Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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  • Kemuel Travis avatar

    Freedoms To Cherish

    Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Jul 6, 2006
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    There are some great freedoms that we should cherish as Americans and as Christians

    -America is known around the world as a land of freedom -It is one of the principles this nation was founded upon -We all like our freedoms -But many misunderstand what freedom really means -Freedom is not really a license to do what you please -It is the right to be wrong but not to do wrong -We ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Charles Salmon avatar

    Jesus' Declaration Of Independence

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 9, 2006
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    Jesus frees from sin, despair, religious bobdage, death.

    Jesus’ Declaration of Independence John 8:31-35 INTRO.: Truth makes one free. What is freedom? Not leisure, license, anarchy. Opportunity: 1. To reap what we have sown and keep it, 2. To make our own decisions, 3to be the best that is possible for us. What is truth” John 18:38. Jesus’ answer: John ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian La Croix avatar

    Real Independence

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 29, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
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    Message regarding how to have spiritual independence. Given on the Sunday before Independence Day 2006.

    Real Independence John 8:31-36 July 2, 2006 Introduction Well, in case you’re not aware of it, the 4th of July, Independence Day is on Tuesday. My guess is that all of you are aware of it, and if you have kids, they’ve made you aware of it, if for no other reason than the fact that they feel ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Brian Buriff avatar

    Slip-Sliding Away

    Contributed by Brian Buriff on Aug 24, 2006
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    Recognizing divine opportunities that we would otherwise miss. How Jesus slipped away from His attackers and was hidden - and we, too, can be hidden in Christ.

    I. JOHN CHAPTER 8 REMINDS ME OF A BOOKSHELF A. Series Of Teachings By Jesus On His Identity – “I Am” Statements John 8:12 "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life." John 8:16-17 “And yet if I do judge, My judgment is true; for I am ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Randy Rice avatar

    Independence Day - Free Indeed

    Contributed by Randy Rice on Jun 27, 2005
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    This sermon teaches about breaking free and staying free of the power of sin, habits and generational curses.

    Introduction: Prisioners yearn for freedom, as do people who are enslaved by sin. They want to be free from the sins that make their lives miserable. Jesus tells of a way to have that freedom - "know the truth." Jesus is "the truth" (John 14:6). Truth is not an abstract concept; it’s a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Earl Graston avatar

    Freedom In Christ, A True Independence Day

    Contributed by Earl Graston on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 186 ratings
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    Free,Free At Last

    Freedom In Christ, A True Independence Day 7-3-2005 John 8:36 “therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed” Patrick Henry: Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace--but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Independence Day - Free From The Bondage Of Sin

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Jun 30, 2005
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    The sermon examines our freedom in another realm. The spiritual freedom Christ gives us.

    Independence Day 2005 “Free from the Bondage of Sin!” First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields www.TawasBaptist.org Good morning and welcome! If you are a visitor today, please be sure to fill out a visitor card and leave it on the pew when you leave. Someone will be by to ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • R. David Reynolds avatar

    Free Indeed

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 30, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,983 views

    A sermon prepared for Independence Day Sunday, the thesis of this message is that true, real freedom is found only in Jesus.

    Free Indeed --John 8:31-38 --Galatians 5:1, 13-26 I consider myself a very patriotic American. I love our country. If there is one thing I could change about my years in ministry, it would be the fact that I wish I had become a military chaplain; I believe that would have been a most ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Rick Duncan avatar

    Nothing But The Truth Series

    Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jul 1, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,542 views

    What is the truth? Is there a truth? Who knows the truth?

    Biggies. Those are big questions asked to Christian leader Ravi Zacharias at the University of Michigan. “Biggies” has been our series for the last few weeks. Two weeks ago, Designer genes. Did God really create the universe? The case for a Creator. Last week, Rolling stone. Did Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    Three Lessons For The Land Of The Free

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jul 6, 2005
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     | 5,094 views

    Three lessons the American nation needs to learn concerning its freedom.

    I forget which philosopher said that “Those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it.” We learn from history—not to live in the past, but learn the principles that history has to teach us. We don’t live our lives in the past hoping that circumstances will return like they were in the “good ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    The Cost Of Freedom

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 23, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,348 views

    July 3, 2005 Communion Meditation

    In yesterday’s News-Sun, there was an article on page A9 entitled, “After 35 years in prison, man finds freedom frustrating.” It was the story of Georgia resident Junior Allen. Allen was arrested, charged, and sentenced 35 years ago for stealing a black-and-white television from an elderly woman in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Joe Mack Cherry avatar

    "Ye Shall Know The Truth..."

    Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Sep 3, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 8,273 views

    Many Christians do not allow themselves the pleasure of being a Christian and the associated freedoms.

    “Ye Shall Know the Truth and the Truth Shall Set You Free” Text: John 8: 31-41 Purpose: The attitudes of the 1st Century Jews are comparable to those of many Christians today. I. Introduction: A look at the text A. Arrogant 1. Them, children of Abraham/We are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David DeWitt avatar

    A Different Kind Of Free

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 19, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,686 views

    A message on true freedom. Written for Independence Day

    A Different Kind of Free John 8:31-36 July 3, 2005 Morning Service Introduction I believe that we have been blessed to live in the greatest nation in all of the world and we have been given, by God, almost matchless freedom. No other nation on earth enjoys the kind of nation that we have and ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Uncommitted Believers Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,428 views

    Explores the superficial belief many had concerning Jesus--His interaction with them--and their ultimate response.

    Uncommitted Believers Fortifying the Foundations # 21 John 8:30-59 11-23-03 Intro In John 8 Jesus has been teaching at the temple court. That teaching was interrupted by a challenge from the Pharisees in verse 13 and the crowd listened attentively as Jesus answered their defiance. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Efren V. Narido avatar

    The Liberating Truth Is Christ

    Contributed by Efren V. Narido on May 6, 2006
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     | 3,662 views

    Just how important is the truth? Is it possible to know it? How do we know if it’s the truth?

    “To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, ‘If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’ They answered him, ‘We are Abraham’s descendants and have never been slaves of anyone. How can you say that we shall be set ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist