Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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  • Christopher Howitz avatar

    Fished Out Of The Sea Series

    Contributed by Christopher Howitz on Oct 30, 2017
     | 5,136 views

    "Jesus’ authority as kingly Messiah rests not in spectacle or selling-out or cutting corners, but rests on His reliance on the Father and Jesus’ costly obedience to the Father even along the road to the cross."

    “The time has come,” Jesus said, “The kingdom of God has come near. Repent and believe the good news!” (1:15) That was Jesus’ great announcement at the beginning of his ministry in Galilee. And to the two pairs of brothers… “Come follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Money Matters!

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 27, 2010
     | 3,666 views

    Giving is a way we love God with all our our heart, soul, mind and strength and out neighbor as ourselves... and away we lay up treasure in heaven!

    Title: Why Go To Church: Money Matters! Text: I Timothy 6:6-19 Thesis: Giving money is a way we love God with all our heart, soul, mind and strength and our neighbor as ourselves... and to lay up treasure in heaven! Introduction Johann Tetzel was a Dominican monk who served at the Pope’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Chuck Gohn avatar

    Nonconformists Series

    Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Sep 2, 2022
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     | 2,282 views

    This sermon is an introduction to the series titled "Do Not Conform, Be Transformed" and provides a broad overview of the book of Romans along with the negative patterns in the world.

    Good morning. Since today is the first Sunday in June I thought it would be a good Sunday to begin a summer sermon series. A summer series simply entitled ‘Do Not Conform. Be Transformed.’ This series is based on the passages found in Romans 12:1 and 2. But before diving into the series I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    Struggling To Be A People Of Integrity

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 12, 2009
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    Preached 1989. A people of integrity will not act as though God is automatically on their side, apart from righteousness; and they will pay attention to the way in which leadership is chosen.

    On this Independence Day weekend we think about our nation’s history, our nation’s life. As we do so I want to assure you that we will be wrestling with the word of God, not just scattering political opinions over the landscape like birdseed. I am not here as political pundit, but as a pastor and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    A Healthy Outlook On Life

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 5, 2010
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    Realizing that "Outlook determines outcome" is not good new for many because we tend to look into an opportunity and see a PROBLEM. Discover God's perspective as layed out by Paul.

    A Healthy Outlook on Life Philippians 4:4-7 * I begin with this well known statement, “Outlook determines Outcome.” This is not good news for many. Because these have bad attitudes, pessimistic tendencies, and generally find the bad inside the good. * By the way, ‘if you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Four Chaplains

    Contributed by Paul Tambrino on Feb 3, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 9,435 views

    “Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends,” and that is what the four chaplains gave us, that is what they volunteered to do.

    (Note: Red X and numbers in parenthesis croos reference PowerPoint slides used in the sermon.) (X) The Four Chaplains Deuteronomy 10:19 John 15:13 (1) “I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country.” These self-sacrificing words during our war for independence set the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    A Journey Of Repentance 4 – Into Life Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007
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     | 3,239 views

    The final step along the journey of repentance is the step into life. Through death, God brought me into life. Abundant life! Vibrant life!! Encouraging life!!!

    A Journey of Repentance 4 – Into Life Acts 12:1-11; Rom 6:2-14 Mar 6, 2005 Intro: The Return of the King DVD Ch: 30 Start: 2:07:13 End: 2:08:40 (for second service, here is the description:) Perhaps many of you are familiar with JRR Tolkien’s classic story, The Lord of The Rings. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Owens avatar

    Final Commands Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 17, 2022
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     | 2,165 views

    In this concluding section of Paul's letter to Timothy, Paul gives Timothy a series of final commands to guide Timothy through the turbulent waters of ministry that lay ahead of him.

    Introduction: A. How many of you have ever done white-water rafting? 1. I want to use an illustration from white-water rafting as our launching point for today’s sermon, but before we get into the illustration, let’s start with a little humor. 2. White-water river guides get a lot of funny ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Frank Gallagher avatar

    Privacy And Priesthood Of All Believers

    Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Dec 8, 2000
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     | 3,890 views

    Every believer is equally a priest in full-time Christian service, and there are no "lay" people. Believers have privacy, and their spiritual life is between them and God.

    PRIVACY & PRIESTHOOD OF BELIEVERS (6-12-01) (1 Thes. 4:11-12; Rev. 1:5-6, 5:9-10) [HTTP formatted version of this outline is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/priests.html] 1. All born-again believers are PRIESTS in full-time Christian service (Rev. 1:5-6, 5:9-10). Rev 1:5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Matthew Rogers avatar

    Extreme Surrender Series

    Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001
    based on 67 ratings
     | 10,189 views

    In order to be a world changer I must be willing to lay down my life. Part 1 in a series called "How to Change Your World."

    How to Change Your World – Part 1 October 14, 2001 INTRODUCTION One of the things that was clear from our study of the Sermon on the Mount was that followers of Jesus have within themselves the potential to make a great impact on the world. Jesus referred to those who take his message ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    A Dedicated Partner In The Work Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jul 7, 2002
    based on 87 ratings
     | 15,207 views

    This is part one of a three part series examining the life of Phillip and the characteristics that the church should look for when considering a lay person for a leadership role.

    THE DEFINING OF A LEADER- Series Title PART ONE IN A SERIES OF THREE “A DEDICATED PARTNER IN THE WORK” - Sermon Title Acts 6:1-7 • ©Larry L. Thompson (2002) “In those days when the number of disciples was increasing, the Grecian Jews among them complained against the Hebraic Jews because their ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    An Introduction To Identity Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 29, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,504 views

    This sermon is the second in a series of four entitled "Our Identity In Christ" which seeks to lay an important foundation for growth, maturity and usefulness in the Christian life.

    When you first met “J.E.”, you could tell he was a very angry man. In fact, at age 54 he’d been an angry person for many years. In a Bible study that night, many questions had been raised in his mind. Talking with the leader afterward, J.E. said, “I asked Jesus to be my Savior when I was 9 years ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • scott Delashaw avatar

    Simply....baptisim!

    Contributed by Scott Delashaw on Jul 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,232 views

    A bare bones outline that lays out the simple truth of why I am baptizing a new convert tonight. Adapt to your own use

    Simply.... Baptism! Mark 1: 9-10 I It was OBSERVED by Christ our Lord II. It was ORDERED by Christ our Lord III. It is OBEDIENCE to Christ our Lord IV. It is OPEN testimony of ur Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Curtis E. Nester avatar

    You Can't Take It With You

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Aug 10, 2016
     | 4,450 views

    Jesus teaches a lesson about covetousness and then illustrates it with the parable of the Rich Fool. How to avoid the destructive effects of covetousness and lay up treasures in Heaven

    TITLE: You Can't Take it With You TEXT: Luke 12:13-21 INTRO: One of Aesop's fables tells about a dog who was carrying a bone. He came to a bridge and as he crossed, he saw his reflection in the water. He thought it was another dog with a bone. He opened his mouth to snap at the other dog and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rev. Samuel Arimoro avatar

    The Old Rugged Cross

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 31, 2025
     | 474 views

    The cross is the central symbol of the Christian faith. It represents the greatest sacrifice ever made—Jesus Christ laying down His life for the salvation of mankind.

    THE OLD RUGGED CROSS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 6:14 "But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world." Supporting Texts: Isaiah 53:5, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Colossians 2:14, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God