Sermons on Independence:

One Nation Under...?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 19, 2011

Our nation should have a fear of the Lord.

“One Nation Under ...?” July 3, 2011 FBC Chester, IL Dr. Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Ask not what your country can do for you, but you can do for your country; We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal and are endowed by the their Creator with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Raising Kids To Be Healthy Adults Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 16, 2010

There are a few specific scripture references to parenting, but I think we need to look at the entire scope of scripture to really get a complete picture of how we are to parent. After all, God is the ultimate parent as our father, so all of Scripture giv

Before I became a counsellor, while I was still going to school, I worked as a family support worker. Essentially I would pick up kids from troubled homes who social workers were involved with but hadn’t taken the children away yet, and I would spend a couple hours with them and take them ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

The Way In Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 21, 2009

About Paul’s definition of "freedom."

With each passing year in which our country celebrates it’s independence.. it’s freedom… a cry intensifies for the current generation of citizens to not take their freedom for granted. It’s noted that those who have come to enjoy freedom… can fall back to enslavement and tyranny because they ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rise And Fall Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 1, 2022

As humanity begins to fill the earth after the flood, they continue their rebellion, and so God comes and scatters all the people by confusing their language.

INTRODUCTION • Tomorrow will be a time of celebration in the United States oF America! • We will be celebrating the 246th anniversary of the birth of our nation! • A great deal of sacrifice has been given and bloodshed over the idea of having a Republic like ours. • We enjoy the freedom and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Key To Freedom

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

The more you read of the history of our nation the more you realize the heroes of our history were not gods come down to earth, but they were weak and fallible men. It was their dependence upon God that enabled them to declare their independence from tyranny.

The story I am about to tell is fiction, but it is funny and it has a point. After 38 years of marriage I thought I knew everything about Lavonne. But I discovered something new when we got back from our trip to Washington. I was putting things away and I was pushing something under her side of ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-6

Christ Is Knocking……will You Answer?

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 1, 2025

The seven churches of Revelation: Laodicea: Christ is Knocking. . . Will You Answer? - Revelation chapter 3 verses 14-22 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). THEPLACE: Laodicea (vs 14a). (2). THE PERSON: One who is holy, faithful, true witness & ruler (vs 14). (3). THE PROBLEM: self-sufficient & short-sighted (vs 15-17) (4). THE PROMISE: I will come in (vs 18-21) SERMON BODY: Ill: • Doors Quiz illustration. • (Photos ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Brethren

God's Glory In The Land

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

Independence Day message --- call to national revival.

God’s Glory in the Land Psalm 85:8-13 I love our country. Generations of my family have fought for her, worked for her, struggled to make ends meet in her. I love this land. But, I believe that there is something dreadfully wrong with her. There is a sickness that runs through her veins that will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Different Kind Of Free

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 19, 2005

A message on true freedom. Written for Independence Day

A Different Kind of Free John 8:31-36 July 3, 2005 Morning Service Introduction I believe that we have been blessed to live in the greatest nation in all of the world and we have been given, by God, almost matchless freedom. No other nation on earth enjoys the kind of nation that we have and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Church Of God

Never A Slave Again Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

things to be grateful for as we celebrate Independence Day

Next Sunday people in the United States celebrate Independence Day, the time the little colony of the thirteen states threw off the English yoke of domination and established a new country. It is the time that we remember those forefathers who were brave enough to take a stand and risk war to say ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

July 4th - My Declaration Of Dependence

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 6, 2025

A declaration and confession of my Dependence on Independence Day.

July 4th, 2025 – MY DECLARATION OF DEPENDENCE. July 4th is our Nation's Independence Day. But we as a nation need to remember that our independence is DEPENDENT on CHRIST. Psalms 33:12. Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, The people HE has chosen as HIS own inheritance. As “We, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Clay In The Potter's Hand

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 11, 2008

An independence day message comparing the United States, and God’s judgment to that of Israel.

CLAY IN THE POTTER’S HAND Jeremiah 18:1-17 INTRO: Whether we realize it or not, the United States, which was once a great nation, is on the decline. Where once we were considered a nation of high standards, we are now looked at as a nation of drunken, ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Living Free

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jun 28, 2011

When God created us, he gave us freedom of choice. We can choose to believe in him or not. To sin or not. There is no gray area. To live in sin is to be a slave to sin. We are free to choose between two masters, but we are not free to manipulate the c

Opening illustration: Play the ‘Finding Freedom’ video A father was talking with his rather rebellious son one day & said, "Every person who lives in the United States is a privileged person." The boy answered, "I disagree." And the father replied, "That’s the privilege." We have the privilege to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Silence Must Be Broken...

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 7, 2015

So many people pray for Revival...and this Country and the world needs Revival But before it will happen in our country and our world...it will first have to happen with us! And one by one others will experience the outpouring...Once they see it in others

The Silence Must Be Broken... This weekend...we honor our birth and founding as a nation, when we declared that we were going to exert our independence from anarchy and rule...and take a different path to freedom! A path that not only altered the lives of those who founded this great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Declaring You Free

Contributed by Darian Catron on Jun 30, 2016

Psalm 33:12 says "Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD." Our blessings in this nation do not come from freedom alone, but from the God who provides and protects us. This is what our Founding Fathers knew and declared more than 200 years ago.

Illustration- Tomorrow is the 4th of July! The 4th of July is a special day in our country. It is a day we celebrate patriotism, liberty, freedom, and what makes our nation great. Tomorrow marks 240 years since our Founding Fathers gave us our national birth certificate. It is day known as ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36, Galatians 5:1, Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A True Memorial Day

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 17, 2009

How the Declaration of Independence holds solid biblical truths and how they affect our nation.

HOW TO MAKE THIS A TRUE MEMORIAL DAY BY DR. JERRY FALWELL A. THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE 1. I am going to begin by reading from the Declaration of Independence because it has some solid biblical truth I want you to hear. “We hold these truths to be self-evident: That all men are created ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Baptist