Sermons on independence:

Independent Jonah And The Sailors Of A Floundering Ark Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 8, 2008

Jonah runs away from God.

In its 1981 debut, “Raiders of the Lost Ark” made $384 million US worldwide. There didn’t seem to be a country that didn’t fall in love with character Indiana Jones. Kids everywhere were swooping around playgrounds cracking imaginary whips and humming the movie’s theme song as they “uncovered” ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Independent Jonah And The Rescue From Doom Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 15, 2008

God mercifully rescues Jonah in a specatular way showing his control over all things.

Last week we started a sermon series on the life of the prophet Jonah. Independent Jonah, as we’re calling him for his I-know-what’s-best attitude, shares some similarities with the Indiana Jones character from the Steven Spielberg movies. Both got into their share of tight spots and both managed ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Independent Jonah And The Life-Giving Crusade Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 29, 2008

God not only gave Jonah a second chance to live but a second chance to serve. He does the same in our lives!

How far would you go to find a fountain of youth? What would you give to forever have the energy level of a two-year old and the smooth skin of a baby’s bottom? In the movie Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade the intrepid Dr. Jones slogged through a sewer, stepped over rats, outran a fire, did ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Declaration Of Family Independence Part 4 Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on May 10, 2008

The mystery of marriage is a center point of God’s revelation of His desire for relationship with Man. No wonder the family is under such spiritual attack. In the series Family Matters, Pastor Terry will look at the significance of family and marriage f

The Declaration of Family Independence Series – Family Matters Independence Day Sunday 2007 Text: Joshua 24:13-18 (congregation to recite 16b - 18) Has there ever been a time in your life when you wished you could simply start over in your marriage? A place where past hurts can be healed, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Defining Moments - An Independence Day Sermon

Contributed by Eldon Kratz on Jul 4, 2014

Defining Moments in AMERICAN HISTORY Defining Moments in HIS STORY Defining Moments in OUR STORY

Intro: CONTINENTAL DIVIDE = advance slide (slide show available upon request: eldonandkay@hotmail.com) PowerPoint Intro Metal Building – Purpose for roof … shed water… WATER SHED… Left… West…. Right … East The USA has a watershed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-11, 1 Peter 1:13-20, Psalm 139:1-16, 2 Corinthians 6:2

Denomination: Nazarene

Celebrating Our Independence By Imitating God

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 4, 2014

How should we celebrate our independence from sin? Paul gives us the way in Ephesians 5 as beloved children Imitate God." If this were our focus as churches we would see revival, lives filled with the power of the Holy Spirit and transformation in lives

Intro: This Friday was the Fourth of July. The Fourth celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776 and freedom from the cruel rule of the British Empire. It is marked with Bar B Que, fireworks and going to the lake. Paul is calling us to a similar celebration in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

What Does Patriotism Have To Do With Serving God In America?

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 6, 2010

Being Patriotic is a good thing! We live in a blessed nation and should be proud of our country, but as believers in America we need to understand about the foundation of our nation to fully appreciate it and realize it was very much part of God's plan!

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: July 1, 2010 Date Preached: July 4, 2010 Church: OPBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Special Events/Days Title: In America, what does Patriotism have to do with Serving God! Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 [ESV] 1 Therefore, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

America: Leader Or Follower?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 23, 2008

America has always been the leader in the world because it has always followed God. Is it still the leader, and does that have anything to do with how much it still follows God? Text, audio & communion message at www.sermonlist.com

America has enjoyed an abundance never before known among nations. And make no mistake; the things we have had were blessings ... blessings from our Heavenly Father. They did not come by man’s hands, nor did they “just happen that way. Since this coming Friday is Independence Day, I think it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14-15

Denomination: *other

All Things Are Possible With God

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 15, 2012

4th of July message, nothing is impossible with God.

Introduction The Gospel is the story of God breaking into the human experience. God indwells human flesh in Christ. He indwells human history – making His will known and actuated – most notably through the Church but He is at work in all peoples, nations, tribes, and tongues. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:27

Denomination: Christian Church

Dependence Day

Contributed by James Price Jr on Jul 2, 2018

We like to think of ourselves as "independent." We should never want or desire independence from God. Even in our independence, we must rely on Him for many things.

DEPENDENCE DAY (Isaiah 64:8; Jeremiah 18:5-10) Each year, on July 4th, America celebrates its “birthday.” On the 4th of July in the year 1776 – some 242 years ago, a group of colonists (who were technically Englishmen themselves) drafted a document called the Declaration of Independence – ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life, Liberty And The Pursuit Of Happiness (Independence Day)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 22, 2009

A 4th of July sermon focusing on the "inalienable rights" of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness endowed by our Creator. PowerPoint is avaible if you e-mail me.

Note: This message was adapted from another sermon on SermonCentral, but I can’t remember who contributed it. Sorry. LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS Scott R. Bayles, pastor First Christian Church, Rosiclare, Illinois In 1776, fifty men signed a document hand-written by Thomas ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Christian Church

One Nation Under God [independence Day]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

We must Pay for Government, Pray for Government, Praise our Government, Participate in Government, Persuade our Government. Link included to Formatted Text and PowerPoint.

One Nation, “Under God!” Rom. 13:1-7 http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/OneNationUnderGod.html There are a growing number of Christians who think that believers should not be involved in government and politics. There are several reasons for this attitude: 1. Afraid of promoting a social gospel ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Independence Day! The Samaritan Woman Encounters Christ

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Mar 25, 2023

This is from a series on encountering Christ.

Title: “Independence Day: Jesus Encounters a Samaritan Woman” Script: Jn. 4 Type: Series Where: GNBC 3-26-23 Intro: "Independence Day" is a song written by Gretchen Peters, and recorded by American country music singer Martina McBride. The song was officially released in May 1994 ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's Time For America To Bless God Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 15, 2003

A sermon for Independence Day on Jonah 3

Sermon for 7/6/2003 Jonah 3 Introduction: In John Steinbeck’s story The Wayward Bus a dilapidated old bus takes a cross country shortcut on its journey to Los Angeles, and gets stuck in the mud. While the drivers go for assistance, the passengers take refuge in a cave. It is a curious company of ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10, Matthew 12:41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Men Don't Ask For Directions Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 1, 2004

Independence and self-will are at the heaert of prayerlessness.

Why Men Don’t Ask For Directions —Part 1 James 4:1-10 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO. Our text connects these important themes. I want to set the stage for this study in this message and continue it next week. James is one of the most simple and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ