Sermons on Independence:

Dependence Day Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Jul 1, 2004

Part 1 of 3 in a series titled "A Declaration of Dependence." This message looks at our need to depend upon God for salvation and has a patriotic flavor.

DEPENDENCE DAY Series: A Declaration of Dependence Philippians 3:2-11 July 4, 2004 Series Introduction: Today our nation celebrates Independence Day. But as a nation we are in danger of forgetting that we owe our independence to our dependence upon God. Our forefathers clearly recognized this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:2-11

"One Nation Under God..."

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 2, 2004

Does Proverbs 14 forecast what lies ahead for us? Have we invited God’s blessing or wrath?

“ONE NATION UNDER GOD...” PROVERBS 14:34 INTRODUCTION: Today we celebrate America’s 228th birthday. As a nation we have enjoyed the manifold blessings of God. During the past two centuries the United States has become the world’s greatest economic, political, and cultural power. America has had ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Baptist

Getting America Back To God

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jul 3, 2004

This sermon was preached on Independence Day, Sunday, July 4, 2004, as a patriotic message for our day and age.

GETTING AMERICA BACK TO GOD, AN INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE --PROVERBS 14:34 Israel is a Jewish nation; Saudi Arabia is a Muslim one; India is a Hindu country; but what kind of Country is America? It may not be the politically correct position to take; but, nevertheless, it is true: “America is a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Methodist

Measuring The Greatness Of A Nation

Contributed by Mike Turner on Jul 3, 2004

A July 4th message that looks at how God measures the greatness of a nation.

Morning Message................alot of stuff, use what you can ! Mike Measuring The Greatness Of A Nation Deut. 4:7-9 Deut 4:7-9 For what nation is there so great, who hath God so nigh unto them, as the LORD our God is in all things that we call upon him for ? And what nation is there so ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Our Nation Needs A Rebirth

Contributed by James May on Jul 4, 2004

July 4th sermon but can be used at any time. We need a rebirth of righteousness but it must begin with the church.

OUR NATION NEEDS A REBIRTH By Rev. James May 228 years ago, the thirteen British colonies on the continent of North America, finally won a long, hard and bitter struggle against the most powerful nation on the face of the earth at that time and a nation was born. Since that day the United States ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If Things Are So Good, Why Do I Feel So Bad?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 5, 2004

A sermon on joy for Indedendence Day July 4, 2004. (Outline adapted from Jack Peters; portions adapted from George Barna)

Sermon for 7/4/2004 If Things Are So Good, Why Do I Feel So Bad? The Joy of the Lord Introduction: “When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:7-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Will God Continue To Bless America?

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 5, 2004

God will continue to bless America as long as we give unselfishly to help others, stand firmly for the right, and continue to spread the Gospel of Christ.

Will God Continue to Bless America? Prov. 14:34 & Psalm 33:12 INTRO.: We Americans complain a lot, but we live in the greatest nation on earth. We complain about the cost of gasoline but many in this world can’t afford a car. We gripe about real estate taxes, and in much of the world it is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Answers To Difficult Questions: Is There A Time For War?

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jul 6, 2004

Should Christians support war? That can be a tough question especially in today’s world in which war is highly debated and views are often politcally motivated. This message does not try to take sides, but simply tries to look at war from a biblical per

ANSWERS TO DIFFICULT QUESTIONS: IS THERE A TIME FOR WAR? Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (Note: Some of the material was gleaned from Jeff Armbrest’s sermon "What Does God Think About War" and from Rodney Buchanan’s sermon "A Christian Perspective of War and Peace." Thanks fellows.) INTRODUCTION: A. Since ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Praise To The Lord For Freedom

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 6, 2004

PENTECOST 5(A) - Believers give praise to the Lord for freedom because wickedness loses and God is victorious.

GIVE PRAISE TO THE LORD FOR FREEDOM Jeremiah 20:7-13 - July 4, 2004 Pentecost 5 / Independence Day JEREMIAH 20:7-13 7O LORD, you persuaded me, and I was persuaded; you overpowered me and prevailed. I am ridiculed all day long; everyone mocks me. 8Whenever I speak, I cry out proclaiming ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Declaration Of Freedom

Contributed by Robbie Shivar on Jul 10, 2004

On the day that we celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence, we also need to remember the Declaration of Freedom proclaimed by Jesus at the start of His earthly ministry.

Luke 4:18-19 The Declaration of Freedom Introduction: Today we remember the infamous signing of our nation’s Declaration of Independence. A document that claimed freedom from the oppression the colonies were enduring from England. Tension between the Colonialist and the British Army often ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Australia Day

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

Australians long to own a piece of Australia, but we need to recognise that before we own anything God owned it first and he owns us as well.

What does it mean to be Australian? What’s important to us as Australians? Well you’d have to say a number of things to answer those questions wouldn’t you? Our freedom matters. We love the fact that this is a land where we’re free to do what we want. That’s certainly the reason that many ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-13

Denomination: Anglican

Freedom

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

Freedom

Freedom, Romans 8:1-10 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ May 5, 2002 A couple who has been married for twenty years went to a wedding reception of a close friend’s daughter. During the ring exchange ceremony, the husband started to cry. The wife, surprised by her husband’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Declaration Of Dependence

Contributed by Tony Searles on Nov 19, 2006

This is a devotional that I used on the Fourth of July at our Church Picnic.

"Declaration of Dependence" Psalm 33:10-22 Today…we celebrate this nation’s "Independence Day." It all began 226 years ago, when on July 4th, 1776, 56 brave men signed a document known as "The Declaration of Independence." For these men to sign such a document and press on with this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:10-22

Denomination: Other

One Nation - Going Under

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 25, 2007

A sermon that discusses how the rewards we enjoy in America are because of our forefathers and their attention to the Lord. We also discuss what we are doing today and what that will bring tomorrow. Audio ... www.sermonlist.com

Our nation has a past and it is our yesterdays that have brought us to today. But we have many problems that we are dealing with as a nation and where our future takes us is dependent upon how we deal with those problems. What is one of the biggest threats our nation faces today? It is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: *other

Blessed In America

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 27, 2007

Let’s think again about what we have by living in America. 1- Freedom in America 2- Materialism in America 3- Peace in America

INTRO.- We are blessed in America. Where else but in America can you do these things or experience these things: - Only in America can a pizza get to your house faster than an ambulance. - Only in America are there handicap parking places in front of a skating rink. - Only in America do people ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ