Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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

Sermons on National Failure:

showing 1,201-1,215 of 83,764
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
  • Richard Burkey avatar

    Freedom

    Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 274 ratings
     | 31,058 views

    As we celebrate our nation’s freedom (USA), let us remember what God has made our freedom for.

    Freedom Galatians 5:1 (New International Version) It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. INTRODUCTION: Freedom Lady. Atop the hill in Washington, D.C. stands ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Lutheran

  • William Akehurst avatar

    Laus Deo - Monumental Faith, Monumental Praise

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 30, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,389 views

    This Week we celebrate our independence. Independence from WHAT? Our Nation’s Capital is filled with reminders, but to many it remains a secret.

    6.29.08 LAUS DEO - Monumental Faith, Monumental Praise By William Akehurst, HSWC Psalm 33:12 This Week we celebrate our independence. Independence from WHAT? Our Nation’s Capital is filled with reminders, but to many it remains a secret. Basic outline Psalm 33:12 Blessed is the nation whose God ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    My Soul Looks Back

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 10, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,972 views

    We blame failure on "social ills" and that is a factor. But most of the time we are scapegoating, when we do not have to, for Jesus has turned our failure into potential. Clifton Park Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD

    There is at my house a picture I treasure. In that picture I am about three years old, and my father is holding me in his arms. You look at my father and you see that he is wearing the cap of a service station attendant. Shell Oil, it says. Nothing especially remarkable about that, except that ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard McGlamery avatar

    The Revival Kings #1 Asa Series

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 4, 2002
    based on 120 ratings
     | 23,858 views

    Message number one on the revivals in the OT nation of Judah. King Asa

    THE REVIVAL KINGS #1 ASA II CHRON. 14-16 THE KING THAT ASSUMED TOO MUCH Don’t Assume Some time ago I heard the story of a fire, of which, a newspaper photographer needed to get close pictures. His newspaper agreed to hire a plane for him at the local airport. When he arrived at ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Lawson avatar

    Faith & Fear Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,576 views

    Anxieties stem from 3 basic fears - fear of death, fear of man, and fear of failure.

    Faith & Fear Part 2 - Psalm 31 Anxiety disorders have surpassed depression and alcoholism as the #1 mental health problem in America.1 Anxieties stem from 3 basic fears - fear of death, fear of man, and fear of failure. Psychologists believe that anxieties arise from a state of disconnection. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Phil Anderson avatar

    "How To Fail Successfully"

    Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 17, 2004
    based on 12 ratings
     | 3,776 views

    Taking a look at how we should respond to times of spiritual failure...a look at Peter.

    “How to Fail Successfully” Matthew 14:25-33 MT 14:25 During the fourth watch of the night Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. 26 When the disciples saw him walking on the lake, they were terrified. "It’s a ghost," they said, and cried out in fear. 27 But Jesus immediately said to them: ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • I. Grant Spong avatar

    Conflict

    Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 17, 2016
     | 7,889 views

    Is conflict always avoidable? Is conflict always a sign of failure? Can good come from conflict?

    Intro Is conflict always avoidable? Is conflict always a sign of failure? Can good come from conflict? Goal I want us to learn that conflict is a part of the full Gospel message. Sermon Plan We will discuss Luke 12:49-56, a world on fire, family conflict and interpreting the times. Luke ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Ronald Shultz avatar

    Do Not Look Back!

    Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 1, 2002
    based on 67 ratings
     | 9,676 views

    It is a new year. Find the blessings!

    Don’t Look Back! As I get older, I am positive that time is moving faster. I kid people at work that I do not know why we look so forward to the weekend. Saturdays only last about 30 minutes and Sundays about 15 and then we are back at work again. We wish away five days of our life for two ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Rocky Iii - Ko'd Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 19, 2003
    based on 91 ratings
     | 13,640 views

    Peter is often depicted as a weak and unreliable disciple, but was that really his problem... or was there something else that lay behind his denials of Christ in the High Priest’s Courtyard?

    OPEN: Nearly 30 years ago on October 30, 1974, Muhammad Ali and George Foreman squared off in the boxing ring in Zaire. Ali had dubbed it “The Rumble in the Jungle.” Foreman was heavily favored, and was considered to be the hardest puncher in heavyweight history. Foreman was fairly confident he ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jerry Owen avatar

    Breakfast Of Champions

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on Feb 11, 2016
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,466 views

    Does Jesus write people off because they have failed Him in some way? Does Jesus give His children second chances? if you have failed God in some way, then see how Jesus is in the business of transforming failures into champions.

    BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS John 21 Intro: I've talked with many people who have shared about some failure in their life and how they wished they could erase the past start all over again. 2000 years ago, Jesus Christ gave a fisherman by the name of Peter just that opportunity. He had failed Jesus ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    Jesus And Grace As Demonstrated In The Life Of Peter Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Nov 3, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,135 views

    A message how the grace in Christ kept Peter in all his ups and downs. Grace elevated him, picked him up when he fell, saw past his failures, took the violence out of him, and changed him from coward to bold witness.

    Jesus and Grace as Seen in the Life of Peter PPT 2 Series Title Jesus; all knowing, all powerful; all loving PPT 3 Message Title Jesus and Grace as Seen in the Life of Peter Grace God's goodness given to the undeserving. 1. Jesus will elevate you. (See pic in powerpoint, Jesus calling ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Doug Gorman avatar

    Your Past Is No Excuse

    Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 14, 2016
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,743 views

    Forget Your Past and Press on - Your Past is No Excuse

    1 Corinthians 7:20-24: “Each person should remain in the situation they were in when God called them. Were you a slave when you were called? Don’t let it trouble you—although if you can gain your freedom, do so. For the one who was a slave when called to faith in the Lord is the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Jesus Meets The Woman At The Well

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 22, 2018
     | 6,033 views

    Why is that sharp spiritual void we have within — a void that can only be filled by a relationship with God — so often seem blunted? (for Friend Day)

    Jesus Meets the Woman at the Well (John 4:4-43) 1. A renowned philosopher was held in high regard by his driver, who listened in awe as his boss lectured and answered difficult questions about the nature of things and the meaning of life. Then, one day, the driver approached the philosopher and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Allan Quak avatar

    Our King Jesus’ Last Supper Series

    Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 9, 2018
     | 9,460 views

    Jesus deliberately organises the last supper so there won’t be interruptions. Jesus uses the bread and wine to point to a future relationship; He uses an argument to teach humble servant hood; and He gives encouragement so our faith may not fail.

    Message Luke 22:7-38 Our King Jesus’ Last Supper If you knew that your meal tonight was going to be your last meal, what would you do? What setting would you choose? Who would you invite? What would you eat? I suspect a lot of us would choose a really lovely setting, perhaps over-looking the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Owen avatar

    Into The Night: Peter Series

    Contributed by Jerry Owen on May 20, 2018
     | 9,682 views

    The series concerns itself with the night Jesus was arrested. This second sermon explores that dark night from the perspective of Simon Peter.

    INTO THE NIGHT: PETER Last week we looked at Judas. He left the Last Supper and went out into the night to complete the betrayal of Jesus. Today, we will look at Peter who also experienced great failure that same night. Judas’ story ended tragically. How will Peter’s story of failure end? 1. THE ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist