Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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

Sermons on Reward Of Obedience:

showing 66,031-66,045 of 68,933
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
  • David Flowers avatar

    Why Following Jesus Seems Hard Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 25, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,140 views

    Most people think that following Jesus is hard, or perhaps even impossible. This message looks at reasons why people believe that and begins laying out some new directions for Wildwind this year.

    Why Following Jesus Seems Hard Part 1 in series The Shape of Things to Come Wildwind Community Church David Flowers September 6, 2008 I have been telling you for a few weeks that I was going to be talking to you about some new things we’re going to be doing at Wildwind this year. This is the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Michael McCartney avatar

    "A Whale Of A Time" Jonah Pt 2 Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,171 views

    Disobedience to God leads us into storms of life and for some into a state of rebellion instead of repentance. This state of rebellion gets us thrown into the stormy sea of life to be swallowed by a whale of despair. But the whale experience sometimes ope

    “A whale of a time” Jonah pt 2 Opening Illustration: Jonah’s Interview – from Sermon Central.com media store Thesis: Disobedience to God leads us into storms of life and for some into a state of rebellion instead of repentance. This state of rebellion gets us thrown into the stormy sea of life to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Goble avatar

    I Surrender All? Part 2

    Contributed by Richard Goble on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,176 views

    When we talk about surrendering to God we think of those who give Him one tenth of their income, or who become foreign missionaries. This account of Abraham reveals that God desires every believer to surrender everything - even their very life.

    I SURRENDER ALL? PART 2 God desires absolute surrender from every believer. Genesis 22:9-19 Introduction What do you trust in? 1. Money? What if you became the victim of identity theft and you found your bank accounts emptied and your credit destroyed? 2. Career? What if your company suddenly ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Matthew Sullivan avatar

    The Reality Of Opposition Series

    Contributed by Matthew Sullivan on Mar 30, 2008
     | 6,081 views

    In any good and worthwhile project Satan will throw opposition our way

    Visioneering The Reality of Opposition Nehemiah 4 Matthew Sullivan A Quaker farmer was having a hard time with his mule. No matter what he tried the mule would not get up. He told the mule I am a Quaker and you know I cannot hit you and I cannot curse you. However, I can sell you to my ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Who Cares About Church? Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 8, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,010 views

    Too often we think of salvation only in terms of our "personal salvation." But Jesus not only saves us as individuals, He saves us to be part of His local body. Jesus cares enough about His local churches that He is pictured as walking in our midst. How

    1. Jesus is intimately involved in His local church as our mediator 2. Jesus is intimately involved in His local church as our purity 3. Jesus is intimately involved in His local church as our judge 4. Jesus is intimately involved in His local church as our authority I am as excited as I have been ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ryan Akers avatar

    Is This The End?

    Contributed by Ryan Akers on Apr 26, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,028 views

    With everything going on around us from wars, natural disasters, food shortages, job losses and high gas prices is this the end days? It may be but what is more important is what God says we need to do to be ready for it.

    Is This The End? Pastor Ryan Akers April 27, 2008 Video- End of World? Sermon Spice Every time I turn on the TV I continue to get depressed by what I see on the news. There is no question we are in or very quickly heading to an economic crisis. Probably one that many of us have never seen. 1. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Meeting God's Requirements Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 15, 2009
    based on 8 ratings
     | 14,245 views

    God longs to be in relationship with us, not for us to lean on our rituals.

    Meeting God’s Requirements Micah and Amos Rev. Brian Bill 2/15/09 I’m not sure you’re aware of this but Tim Tuley has had a lifelong ambition to play one hole at Pebble Beach, California the way the pros do. This is a challenge because this green is on a small section of land that juts out into ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kahala Bolton avatar

    Did You Feel That?

    Contributed by Kahala Bolton on Feb 17, 2009
    based on 25 ratings
     | 19,146 views

    So if you want God to order your steps, you must be ready for the shake up.

    There is a word from the LORD from the book of Acts: Acts 16:26 (New King James Version) 26 Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were loosed. Intro: About a month ago, God began to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian Church

  • David Flowers avatar

    Downward Mobility Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 14, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,726 views

    Part 9 in series Slowing Down, Dave talks about the four components of The Daily Office - stopping, centering, silence, and scripture.

    Downward Mobility Slowing Down, part 9 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers January 31, 2009 Upward mobility is the strongest pull of our culture. When you think of the American dream, what do you think of? I think about someone starting out poor who is able to start a business, and work ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Free Methodist

  • Michael Luke avatar

    I Came To Give Abundant Life Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2009
     | 11,842 views

    A look at why Jesus came to earth in His own words

    SERIES: WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT WHY HE CAME “I CAME TO GIVE ABUNDANT LIFE” JOHN 7:7-10 INTRODUCTION Tom Omer, former president of the Louisville Bible College, used to tell about a man who had risen from utter poverty to earning a fairly decent salary. All of his life he had wanted to own a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jim Drake avatar

    Tested Testimony Series

    Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 16, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,887 views

    If you were to trace each of the great historical revivals back to its very beginning, do you know what you’d find? You’d find a single person. Before anything can even be recognized as being revival one person has to start the fire.

    http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ This is our last Sunday with the woman at the well passage. We still have a couple more weeks in John 4, but after this morning, we’ll be leaving Sychar. But when Jesus left Sychar, it was a much different place that when He arrived there with His disciples. ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Welch avatar

    Jesus Is Coming Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Mar 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,344 views

    Introductory message in a series on Revelation focusing on the theme and purpose of the book.

    “The Revelation of Jesus Christ” Jesus is Coming! Introduction & Background The subject of future events attracts a great deal of attention. Prophecy conferences draw significant curious crowds. Many promise to uncover the latest new and exciting insights. More than a few assert that they ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Joe Friend avatar

    Would You Be Blind? Series

    Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,299 views

    The message today might seem a bit harsh but Jesus spoke and we have to preach it. I admit I am more comfortable whispering repentance and shouting grace.

    TEXT; MATTHEW 5:27-32 TITLE: “Would You Be Blind” INTRODUCTION: Most Sundays I am excited to preach. I’m usually fired up to prepare a message and present it. I have to admit that it’s not really the case today. The passage we’re going to study this morning is a tough and controversial ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ivan Casteel avatar

    A Saved Soul - A Wasted Life

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Feb 11, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,814 views

    TO POINT OUT THAT A SAVED PERSON CAN WASTE THEIR LIFE.

    PP0917 DATE "A SAVED SOUL, BUT A WASTED LIFE" 2 Pet 2:4-8. 2Pe 2:4 For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment; 5 And spared not the old world, but saved Noah the eighth person, a preacher of ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • W. Alderman avatar

    A Devine Nature Planned By His Sovereignty Series

    Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 16, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,733 views

    This is a series on the Book of Ephesians that will be in commemtary form.

    IN THE HEAVENLIES Eph 1:1-6 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: 2 Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist