Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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

Sermons on Opportunity:

showing 1,756-1,770 of 46,866
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
  • Rich Middleton avatar

    How Do You Want To Be Remembered

    Contributed by Rich Middleton on Feb 9, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,853 views

    Hebrews 11:1-2 Describes How God Wants Us To Be Remembered

    For our discussion this morning we are going to talk about what God wants for us. This is a cool thing to talk about because God has made Himself clear about this subject and we don’t even have to work hard to discover it. Discovering it is not the hard part, finding the strength and the ability to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Timothy Brown avatar

    It Comes With The Territory

    Contributed by Timothy Brown on Feb 20, 2010
     | 7,338 views

    The purpose of this sermon is to point to all that a growing church will experience growing pains.

    Text: Acts 6:1-7 Title: It Comes with the Territory Introduction: Herb Miller says, “A cold church, like butter, will not spread. Growing churches have learned how to regulate the congregational thermostat, and they have set it on friendly.” If a church is going to experience ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    The Loss Of The Harvest

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,601 views

    The Loss of the Harvest

    Jeremiah 8:13 - 22 The Loss of the Harvest 20 the harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved. Jeremiah's Warning - their fields would be ruined - v. 13 their cities would be destroyed - v.16 the people would be either killed or taken captive - 17 For, behold, I will send ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    Freedom Letter- Social Justice Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 31, 2021
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,072 views

    This is the 40th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study in Acts will also include the letters written to the Churches. This is the 6th sermon from the Letter to the Galatians.

    Series: Action [#40] FREEDOM LETTER- SOCIAL JUSTICE Galatians 3:15-29 Introduction: The new “buzzword” that you hear everywhere is “Social Justice”. President Biden is saying it. Governor Lujan Grisham is saying it. Pro athletes are saying it. I could go on and on. This movement has also ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Nate Barbour avatar

    Connect The Dots Series

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,611 views

    Learn some keys to continuing the connection factor in this practical message on fellowship.

    Connect the Dots Keys to Continuing the Connection 11/12/03 I. Introduction In a seminary Missions class, Herbert Jackson told how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He went to the school near his home, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Overcoming The Problem Of Procrastination

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 26, 2006
    based on 33 ratings
     | 15,011 views

    Some people think to themselves, "Do it tomorrow - you’ve made enough mistakes for today." Procrastination is the fertilizer that makes difficulties grow.

    Overcoming the Problem of Procrastination Some people think to themselves, "Do it tomorrow - you’ve made enough mistakes for today." "A diet is what you keep putting off while you keep putting on. No farmer ever plowed a field by turning it over in his mind. The kindness planned for ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Raymond Perkins avatar

    Proclaiming The Acceptable Year Of The Lord Series

    Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 13, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 10,274 views

    This is the sixth and final lesson in this series based in Luke 4:16-21 and using John 4:1-26 as the main text

    THE UNEXPECTED JESUS "Proclaim the Acceptable Year of the Lord" John 4:1-26 INTRODUCTION: During the 1920’s and 30’s Al Simmons was one of professional baseball’s great players. By the end of his major league career he had amassed almost 3000 hits, but that was just it - almost 3000. When he ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    The Minas Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 10, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,823 views

    Benefits of using God’s blessings to bring glory to Him

    Stories Jesus Told - 2 "The Minas" Luke 19:11-27 INTRO.: Have you wondered if living the Christian life is worth the sacrifices and effort required? This story answers the question. Historians tell us this parable is unique among the parables of Jesus because it makes reference to an actual ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Carl Allen avatar

    Fulfill Your Ministry

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,862 views

    It is time to examine your ministry. We are fulfiling the ministry that God has called you into?

    Fulfill Your Ministry 2 Timothy 4:5 INTRODUCTION 1. Encouraging Timothy to do the work of an evangelist... a. Paul charged him to "fulfill your ministry" - 2 Tim 4:5 b. That is, "fulfill in all its requirements, leaving nothing undone" 2. A similar charge was given to Archippus... a. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gary Stebbins avatar

    Night Is Coming

    Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Sep 28, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,828 views

    Jesus declares that He is the light of the world. As He approaches a blind man, the disciples want to know who has sinned, but Jesus is busy with the Father’s work knowing that the night of the cross is approaching.

    Night is Coming John- major theme- Jesus Christ is the incarnate Word. He is God- He left heaven/took on- body of a man. He who was all God became all man-remained all God Jesus- made seven statements that speak of who He is- I AM the Bread of life I AM the Light of the world I AM the Door of the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Charismatic

  • David DeWitt avatar

    What Is In A Name?

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014
     | 5,940 views

    This message was given in preparation of our church pursuit of a name change

    What is in a Name? July 28, 2013 Morning Message Reasoning for the name change TAP Training * Advanced training on church health * Consultation with Gary MacIntosh and Gordon Penfold Issues with the name * Door hangers – people visited the wrong church * Door to door invites – nearly ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Church Of God

  • John Dobbs avatar

    Seven Ways To Love Your Neighbor

    Contributed by John Dobbs on May 23, 2020
     | 8,403 views

    Matthew 22:37-40 Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’...

    HOW TO LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR Matthew 22:37-40 Introduction Love has its basis in Creation. You are made in the image of God - that is who we are. God loves us and goes to great lengths to save us. This tells us that we have great value in God’s sight. Everyone you know has great value in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Antonio Manaytay avatar

    The Ability To Produce Wealth

    Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Sep 2, 2024
     | 1,171 views

    This sermon explores about a crucial truth that is sometimes misunderstood. The truth is: God will not simply drop money into your lap, but He gives you the ability to have it.

    Introduction: A man was talking to God and asked, “Lord, is it true that to You, a thousand years is like one second?” God replied, “Yes, that’s true.” Then the man asked, “And is it also true that a million dollars is like one penny to You?” God said, “Yes, that’s true too.” So, the man ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Ancil Jenkins avatar

    Facing A New Year's Realities

    Contributed by Ancil Jenkins on Nov 15, 2002
    based on 76 ratings
     | 15,969 views

    How to face the challenges of a new year

    010597 FACING A NEW YEAR’S REALITIES INTRODUCTION I. A new year revives many mixed feelings. A. to some, there is sadness that the holidays are over. B. To some it is a relief that the holidays are over. C. Some feel a new sense of obligation since tax returns are due. D. Some find this a time of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • How To Be Imitators Of Christ Jesus thumbnail

    How To Be Imitators Of Christ Jesus PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,391 views

    Encourage us to willingly follow Jesus, imitate His actions and mindset, and apply these principles in our daily lives as a form of voluntary worship.

    Good morning, family! Today, we're diving deep into a powerful passage from Ephesians 5:1, which reads, "Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children." This Scripture is a call to action, a call to live as imitators of Christ Jesus, to seek to have His mind, and to redeem the time ...read more

    Scripture:

    Topics: