Sermons on Independent:

Why America Is Like It Is Today Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 2, 2023

Looks at the Christian beginning of the United States, how we have gotten where we are today, and how we move on from here. Second in series on Romans. Suitable for July Fourth, etc.

In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue. That is the line of a poem many of us know, that has helped some of us remember a few of our history lessons. It is true that Christopher Columbus was a flawed person, and he made many mistakes, but he had a mission and a purpose. According to his journals, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Baptist

God Answers To Himself Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 2, 2022

God can do whatever He pleases; His only limiting factor is His own character.

God Answers to Himself (topical) 1. I want to wish all our dads a happy Father’s Day. Some people think Father’s Day should spot light more than just dads. The only child said: Hey Dad, I think I deserve to get half of your Father’s Day gifts. Dad: Oh, what makes you think that? I’m the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:1-3, Hebrews 6:18, Psalm 135:5-6, Daniel 4:34-35, Psalm 147:5, Job 42:2, Psalm 50:7-15, Psalm 147:11, Psalm 149:4, Romans 11:34-35, Acts 17:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Freedom Isn't What You Think

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jul 6, 2020

If I have been forgiven for all my sins, why not keep on sinning?

The end of phase three in Illinois also has us thinking about our freedom to assemble and the right to say and do as we please. In many ways, we have been freed for more. But what does this really mean for us as a Christian? Help me with this phrase:: Freedom isn’t…. Free -----someone paid a price ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Bless America With Repentance

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 11, 2014

Special message for the 4th of July, 2014.

Romans 1:18-32 This past Friday, we had the annual celebration of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States of America. The men who founded this country believed in personal liberty and rejected a monarchy and demanded individual freedom. This nation was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Until We Pray-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 8, 2014

1 of 5 Jesus presented a model to guide His disciple's praying. Our country is not truly free until it seeks God's face. We are not praying & we are not free until we embrace...

French writer Alexis de Tocqueville(author of ‘Democracy in America’(appearing in two volumes: 1835 & 1840), after visiting America in 1831, said, "I sought for the greatness of the United States in her commodious harbors, her ample rivers, her fertile fields, & boundless forests--& it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing God Through Obedience

Contributed by Marty Roark on Aug 22, 2008

In a society where independence, self-determination and equality are so important in our daily lives, how can something like obedience even still exist!

KNOWING GOD THROUGH OBEDIENCE 1 John 2:3-6 3 We know that we have come to know him if we obey his commands. 4 The man who says, "I know him," but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 5 But if anyone obeys his word, God’s love is truly made complete in him. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Life Will Cease To Be A Struggle Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 19, 2004

Second in a series on popular illusions; and for Independence Day. Life will not cease to be a struggle if justice is not fully realized, feelings are not fully expressed, and wrong decisions are not fully reversed.

What kind of a retirement party was this? He had worked so long, he had struggled with so many things, and now, here, at the end, it seemed there was still unfinished business. His worries were not behind him, nor were all the issues settled. And why not? Had he no right to expect that now life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Answer To Religion Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 20, 2010

Whenever religion is infused with independence, power, and control it becomes ultimate evil, but when it leads into the way of submission, sacrifice, and service it bears the ultimate goodness of God.

Much argument today is made about whether religion is helpful or harmful for society. Of course much of the discussion hinges on what we mean by religion. It‟s a topic that many of us could really go off on. But if I had to sum up what I see it would be this: whenever religion is infused ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear, Love, Liberty

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 4, 2010

Independence Day 1986: Fear leads to oppression, and vice versa. We overcome our fears by discovering the love that empowers us in the sacrificial death of Christ.

I've noticed that what older people fear is very much like what small children fear. Older people fear going out alone into the darkness; they are afraid they cannot find their way, they are afraid they may have some kind of difficulty and will be vulnerable to people with evil intentions. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Declaration Of Our Dependence On Christ Jesus

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 5, 2020

Our independence is based on our dependence of CHRIST to set us free. Stand firm in our declaration of CHRIST JESUS in whom we are set free.

2020.07.05 Declaring dependence on Christ William Akehurst, HSWC SONG: The Cross is My Statue of Liberty STAND FAST. HOLD YOUR GROUND WITH FAITH. Galatians 5:1 (KJV) 1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. A ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, 2 Corinthians 3:17, Romans 8:1-2, John 1:1, John 8:31-36, Romans 6:22, Joshua 24:15, Isaiah 61:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Zelophehad's Daughters (Numbers 36)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 15, 2024

How does the equality and independence of Israel's land laws guide Christians in their help of the poor? Let's begin in Numbers 36.

Concluding Numbers with Zelophehad’s daughters, highlights the equality and independence guaranteed in Israel’s land grants. Greedy oligarchs, predatory Communist party bosses and selfish billionaires do not exhibit God’s way. Are we narcissistic takers or selfless givers? Let’s look at Numbers ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

4th Of July - Let God Be Praised - Part 1

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 30, 2018

If these people, who were so instrumental in establishing our nation, were here to say & do these things in our country today, they'd be considered right-wing radicals, & a threat to our nation.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Psalm 150:6; 106:1 My message today is titled, “Let God be Praised!" based on Psalm 150:6, "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!", & Psalm 106:1, “Praise the Lord! Oh, give thanks to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12, Psalm 144:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

And Now A Few Words From Our Nation's Founders

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Jul 28, 2017

The men who wrote and signed the Declaration of Independence and who framed our nation's Constitution, did not work in a moral vacuum. Here are some important observations they made.

And Now a Few Words From Our Founders Pastor Eric J. Hanson. July 2, 2017 Proverbs 14:34: Righteousness exalts a nation, but sin is a disgrace to any people. Psalm 33:12: Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD. Proverbs 29:2: When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34, Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stand Up America Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 1, 2010

The kind of people God uses to bring a nation back to Him are those who stand strong in Him, stand alone, and stand true.

Happy Birthday America! Isn’t this is a great country in which we live? After all, only in America do people order double cheeseburgers, large fries and a DIET coke. Only in America do we leave cars worth thousands of dollars in the driveway and put our junk in the garage. Only in America do we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Article #5 - Sin, Original And Personal Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

The fifth in a sixteen-sermon series on the Nazarene Articles of Faith. This sermon explores the doctrine of sin and the way in which we can have an "Independance Day" in our lives.

Article of Faith #5 - Sin, Original and Personal Date: Sunday, July 4, 2004 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell Before we begin our study today, I’d like to take a moment of pastoral privilege. A couple of weeks ago you took some time to recognize some special occasions in my life; my birthday, ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene