Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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

Sermons on Self Image:

showing 84,496-84,510 of 86,991
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
  • James D. Thornber avatar

    And Then There Was One -- Psalm 73 Series

    Contributed by James D. Thornber on Mar 2, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,566 views

    This sermon address the five things that David had to let go in order to know that God was the only One he could truly rely on -- to know that God and only God was in charge of his life.

    And Then There Was One Psalm 73:25-26 How many of you have prayed something similar to this: “Lord, I am a sinner. I confess my life is a mess and I ask You, by the blood of Jesus, to wash away my sins. I desire to have you be the Lord and Savior of my life. I no longer want to run my life ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James D. Thornber avatar

    How To Behave In A Cave Series

    Contributed by James D. Thornber on Mar 2, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,081 views

    When all your crutches are gone and you feel your life is being lived in a cave, then David has some lessons to teach us. First, he shows us how to react, then he shows us who we will attract.

    How to Behave in a Cave 1 Samuel 22:1-2 When we ended our study last week, we saw how God had taken everything away from David. We saw how David lost every crutch he had that could have taken the place of God. He lost his position, his wife, his prophet, his friend Jonathan and finally his ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Manny Salva Cruz avatar

    The Goal For For Spiritual Maturity Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Mar 2, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,726 views

    There are several Character traits that we need to remember if we want to know whether we are in the right path towards Spiritual Maturity.

    THE GOAL FOR FOR SPIRITUAL MATURITY MATTHEW 5:43-48 (NIV) "Love for Enemies 43 “You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor[i] and hate your enemy.’ 44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, 45 that you may be children of your Father in ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Owens avatar

    Lust Makeover Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 3, 2014
     | 5,379 views

    After exploring what pornography is and why it is spiritually damaging, this sermon explores strategies for a lust makeover.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who was driving from Miami to Ft Lauderdale. 1. He needed to use the restroom, so he pulled into one of those rest areas on the side of the road. 2. He went into the bathroom and took the second stall, since the first one was taken. 3. Suddenly, he heard ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • David Owens avatar

    Guilt Makeover Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Mar 12, 2014
     | 6,037 views

    God doesn't want us to live with a burden of guilt and so God has given us a way to have a guilt makeover.

    Introduction: A. A man was sitting in the living room and wondered what time it was, so he called to his young son in the kitchen and asked, “Bobby, what is the little hand on?” 1. After a short pause, little Bobby replied, “A chocolate chip cookie.” 2. Little Bobby got ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Charlie Roberts avatar

    "You Wouldn't Believe Me..if I Told You!"

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 23, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 16,722 views

    I believed, so therefore I Spoke! Start speaking it out Church, you have nothing to lose, only everything to gain!! AMEN? Well???..... "Somebody ought to stand up and shout Hallelujah Thank You Jesus"....before the rocks cry out and do it for you!!!

    "You Wouldn't Believe Me..If I Told You!" Have you ever came across something, or someone told you about something and it was just to good to be true. I think we can all attest to the fact that we have heard some tall tails in our day. The bible is full of Great examples of stories, that could ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Scott Spencer avatar

    A Children's Blessing

    Contributed by Scott Spencer on Mar 30, 2014
     | 8,787 views

    Is it enough to desire God? Is desire alone sufficient to enable you to follow God? Granted, we must have desire, but is desire alone sufficient?

    Mark 10:13-31 Jesus Blesses Little Children 13 And they were bringing children to Him so that He might touch them; but the disciples rebuked them. 14 But when Jesus saw this, He was indignant and said to them, “Permit the children to come to Me; do not hinder them; for the kingdom of God ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • John Salley avatar

    The New Woman At The Well

    Contributed by John Salley on Apr 3, 2014
     | 4,957 views

    This is a monologue with a following application, envisioning the changed life of the "Woman at the well" after she met Jesus. It stresses forgiveness and our need to joyously share the Gospel every chance we get.

    The New Woman t the Well John 4: 1-42 This is a monologue envisioning the changed life of the woman of Sychar who met Jesus by Jacob’s well. It is interesting to note that this Gentile was the first person to bear witness to Jesus as the Messiah. Don’t you just know that she kept ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Philip Harrelson avatar

    The Broad Rewards Of The Narrow Road

    Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Apr 7, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,667 views

    The power of having a focused life of worship.

    THE BROAD REWARDS OF THE NARROW ROAD TEXT: Matthew 7:13-14 Matthew 7:13-14 KJV Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: [14] Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Troy Borst avatar

    Loving The Uncertain

    Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,775 views

    I believe that if we look at this episode in the life of John the Baptist which centers on his uncertainty about Jesus Christ, we will discover how we can love those people in our lives who are also uncertain.

    LOVING THE UNCERTAIN LUKE 7:17-23 INTRODUCTION… “We Understand So Little” Book of Virtues pages 774-775 Once there were two young brothers who had spent all their lives in the city, and had never even seen a field or pasture. So one day they decided to take a trip into the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bobby Stults avatar

    Make A Choice! Embrace Who You Are! Series

    Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 26, 2014
     | 5,875 views

    Paul wanted the Corinthian church to embrace who they were in Christ. We must make a choice and embrace our identity in Christ, and understand that we must express our faith because the message we have is of eternal importance!

    Sermon Brief Date Written: April 25, 2014 Date Preached: April 27, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Make a Choice! Embrace Who You Are! Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21 [NLT] Essence of the Text: Paul wanted the ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Stephen E. Trail avatar

    Our Commitments To Marriage Series

    Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 7, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,825 views

    Series on Marriage.

    Celebrating Marriage #101 -- Pt 3 Introduction: What makes a successful marriage? There is no more lovely, friendly and charming relationship, communion or company than a good marriage. Martin Luther It was the only ambition I ever had - not to be a dancer or Hollywood movie star, but to be a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pat Damiani avatar

    The Gift Of Joy Series

    Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 16, 2017
     | 8,449 views

    To have real joy I must stay connected to Jesus.

    I’m not going to ask for a show of hands, but how many of you feel like this this morning. [Show “Keep Calm. It’s only Christmas” meme] The truth is that in spite of the words of the famous Andy Williams song that tells us that Christmas is the “the most wonderful time of the year”, the reality ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    God's Wedding Gift Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 19, 2017
     | 6,764 views

    Sexual purity is important, because It pleases God; sex itself is sacred; sexual immorality robs others; sex outside of marriage is not safe, and God gives you His Holy Spirit.

    At the end of their first date, a young man in a bygone era took his favorite girl home. He decided to try for that important first kiss. With an air of confidence, he leaned his hand against the wall, smiled, and said, “How about a good night kiss?” “Are you crazy?” she said. “My parents will see ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Your House Is The Lord's House-1 Series

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 20, 2017
     | 12,062 views

    1of ? The author of Ps. 127 compels the reader, & singer of these truths, to ensure the heritage of the Lord’s house. Every successful ‘house’ is built & maintained by the Lord. Your house is the Lord’s house when...

    YOUR HOUSE IS The LORD's HOUSE-I—Psalm 127:1-5 Attention: Building (God’s) House If you want to ‘build’ something correctly, you need a plan. Some of you may have built houses before...But have you ever built a house without a plan or a blueprint? What would happen if you decided to wing it? You ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist