Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

SermonCentral Logo SermonCentral Logo Sermon Central
Sermons
Free Sermons and Sermon Outlines for Preaching :

Sermons on Manipulators:

showing 1,126-1,140 of 5,989
Filter Results
Close Filters

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

  • Show more

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

New Sermon Series Now Available

Everything you need for your next series

AI Sermon Generator

Generate sermon ideas with a safe, secure tool for solid preaching.

Biblical Sermon Calendar

Customizable sermon manuscripts for verse-by-verse preaching

Sermon Research Assistant

Free custom sermon in 5-10 minutes!

Topical Sermon Calendar

Preach with creativity and impact throughout the year

Funeral Sermon Generator

Create a personalized, heartfelt funeral sermon

Sermon Kits for Preaching

Faithful to the Finish

Peter's final call to a young and growing church

Grace and Glory

A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter

Entrusted

Gifts, risk, and the return of the King

  • Try PRO

    Confident Preaching

    Try PRO free and preach with confidence when people need it most.
    Free to start now
  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    The Veil Removed

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 27, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,130 views

    When we turn to Jesus, the veil is removed and we are free to see and experience God

    The Veil Removed Ex 34 and 2 Cor 3 September 23, 2012 Intro: Have you ever had someone prescribe your response? It happens all the time – “you’ve GOT to see this movie, you are going to love it!” “I read the greatest book and you have to read it too, your life ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard White avatar

    Are We Fighting God

    Contributed by Richard White on Aug 9, 2008
     | 4,386 views

    Do our actions show us obedient or fighting God

    Are we fighting GOD? Acts 5: 17-42 This segment reminds us who the enemy really is, the enemy is not flesh and blood, and it is not ideologies or even legalism. The enemy is a spiritual being who manipulates, who twists truths, and uses our ego for his gain. Look around today and see what causes ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ronnie McNeill avatar

    The Battle Is Not Yours But The Lord's

    Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Feb 23, 2009
    based on 64 ratings
     | 102,165 views

    Our struggles in life are not for us to fight. The battle is not ours but the Lord’s.

    Introduction: Being a Christian in this life, we are often up against insurmountable odds. Bills are out of control, the children are acting worse that Bay Bay’s kids, and our job situation is on shaky ground from day to day. Gas prices are steadily going up, gas and electric has climbed to a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Obioha Uriel Amanze avatar

    Living A Holy Life 1

    Contributed by Obioha Uriel Amanze on Jun 25, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,517 views

    Attempts to reveal all the activities that cause unholiness and shows how holy-living can be enforced in one’s life when it seems difficult to remain holy.

    Just as people look forward to receiving their salaries at the end of the month for refreshment or revivification, so also witchcraft agents expect that their victims will commit a sin that will prosper evil manipulation against their life. In other words, any sin you commit refreshes, waters, or ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Otis McMillan avatar

    Things That Aren’t Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,691 views

    The dictionary defines imposition as a burden, a annoyance, a nuisance and an obligation. Most people describe evangelism as something we are supposed to do to people. Evangelism really a message we are called to share with people.

    Things That Aren’t Evangelism Rev. Otis T. McMillan 1 Corinthians 15:3-5 “ For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Have A Holly, Jolly Bankruptcy!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 21, 2016
     | 2,396 views

    So Jesus' birthday is celebrated by going into debt for stuff when He came to set us free? He only got a manager and people who loved Him. Why do we need stuff we cannot afford?

    Luke 2:7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. "No holiday should manipulate you to the point where you are going into debt just to so show someone that you love them." - ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pat Cunningham avatar

    Realities Trump Ideas Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 13, 2016
     | 3,469 views

    Ideas disconnected from realities give rise to ineffectual forms of idealism and nominalism, capable at most of classifying and defining, but certainly not calling to action. What calls us to action are realities illuminated by reason.

    Thursday of First Week in Lent 2016 Joy of the Gospel St. Luke’s Gospel tells the same story about Jesus’s teaching on prayer, but instead of saying the Father will give us “good things,” Luke says He will give us the Holy Spirit. Ultimately, that is the gift that keeps on ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Catholic

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Where Jesus Went For Wisdom

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011
     | 2,262 views

    In another of the confrontations Jesus had with the religious leaders of His day, it is instructive to see where He went for His authority. He amazed the crowds with His responses, but we have the same basis for authority that He exercised.

    Passage: Matthew 22:23-33 Intro: Christians have been portrayed down thru the years as “Bible-thumpers”. Il) there is an “I hate Bible- Thumpers” page on Facebook. 1. in many ways, it is a compliment. 2. means that we draw our authority, our wisdom, from the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Craig Benner avatar

    La Verdad Vs. El Engaño

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Jun 2, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,287 views

    Hay una batalla entre la verdad y el engaño. Necesitamos hacer todo posible para caminar en la verdad. En este estudio bíblico, se hallan 6 principios para reconocer una secta. Siga la verdad

    TRUTH vs. DECEIT (La Verdad vs. El Engaño) Jn. 8:32 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. (KJV) 32 y conoceréis la verdad, y la verdad os hará libres. (RVG04) A sect is a religous group with distinctives that diferentiate them from mainline christianity. Yes, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "More Than Meets The Eyes"

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 17, 2015
     | 4,849 views

    Jesus is more than meets the eyes as he is transformed before the disciples eyes. Is he more than what we think or see?

    "More than meets the eye." Mark 9:2-9 1. Jesus is more than meet the eyes • The disciples saw Jesus as more than a man, He changed before their very eyes, He changed from a Rabbi to a God man • He is holier than we imagined, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Dr. Lewis W. Gregory avatar

    The Issue Is Control!

    Contributed by Dr. Lewis W. Gregory on Aug 5, 2021
    based on 2 ratings
     | 2,552 views

    Everyone wants to be in control. And we need to be in control to fulfill our duties and responsibilities. Yet our attempts to be in control only complicate things. This can be very frustrating. What is the solution?

    Dr. Lewis Gregory I. What is the significance of control? A. Control offers both privileges and responsibilities. 1. Example: A driver’s license 2. “Now I have freedom and power!” 3. The license is a symbol of authority. 4. It gives a person total control over the automobile. B. The ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Words: Consider The Source Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 31, 2021
     | 1,824 views

    Seriously, though, there is a difference. God’s Word has power to propel us through life in Godliness, the word of man has some power, and the word of agitators can have a good dose of negative power. When it comes to words, we need to consider the source.

    Words: Consider the Source (Proverbs 29:18, 19, 21, 22) 1. None of us doubt the power of words. This story illustrates it. 2. A group of Frogs were traveling through the woods, and two of them fell into a deep pit. All the other Frogs gathered around the pit. When they saw how deep the pit was, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan avatar

    Jesus And Children In Mark Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 11, 2023
     | 3,336 views

    Children are gifts from the Lord. We have always challenges before them. We need to set examples as well as teach life values, above all Christ in their lives. Do child evangelism through every way you can.

    Lesson 13 Mark 10:13-16 Jesus and Children in Mark CHILDREN IN OT PERSPECTIVE: The Old Testament talks about the importance of raising children to love and worship God (Deuteronomy 6:7, Proverbs 22:6). Parents are reminded that children are a heritage from the Lord (Psalm 127:3-5). Children are ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Methodist

  • Nettie J Pennington avatar

    Rebuke Hirelings

    Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on May 27, 2023
     | 915 views

    This message aims to proclaim that hirelings are not true shepherds.

    Key Scripture: "The hired hand is not the shepherd and does not own the sheep. So when he sees the wolf coming, he abandons the sheep and runs away. Then the wolf attacks the flock and scatters it" (John 10:12, NIV). PRAYER – Father God, we humble ourselves and come once again thanking ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Other

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    God's Call

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 12, 2021
     | 2,941 views

    God can interrupt us via an epiphany, a theophany, or a revelation to call us. Let’s learn about God’s call. Let’s look at Jesus calling Philip and Nathaniel in John 1:43-51.

    Prelude: God can interrupt us via an epiphany, a theophany, or a revelation to call us. Goal: Let’s learn about God’s call. Plan: Let’s look at Jesus calling Philip and Nathaniel in John 1:43-51. Philip John 1:43-45 The following day Jesus wanted to go to Galilee, and He found Philip and said to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist