Sermons about Spiritual Independence

Life, Liberty And The Pursuit Of Happiness (Independence Day)

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 22, 2009

based on 44 ratings

| 27,366 views

A 4th of July sermon focusing on the "inalienable rights" of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness endowed by our Creator. PowerPoint is avaible if you e-mail me.

Note: This message was adapted from another sermon on SermonCentral, but I can’t remember who contributed it. Sorry. LIFE, LIBERTY AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS Scott R. Bayles, pastor First Christian Church, Rosiclare, Illinois In 1776, fifty men signed a document hand-written by Thomas ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Christian Church

Our Nation Needs A Rebirth

Contributed by James May on Jul 4, 2004

based on 34 ratings

| 8,513 views

July 4th sermon but can be used at any time. We need a rebirth of righteousness but it must begin with the church.

OUR NATION NEEDS A REBIRTH By Rev. James May 228 years ago, the thirteen British colonies on the continent of North America, finally won a long, hard and bitter struggle against the most powerful nation on the face of the earth at that time and a nation was born. Since that day the United States ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Breastplate Armor

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 15, 2007

based on 1 rating

| 2,375 views

A patriotic message using Proverbs 4:23 as the the basis for reminding us to guard our national, ecclesiastical, and personal heart.

Breastplate Armor “Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life.” Proverbs 4:23 As we approach our nation’s 231st birthday, we would do well to ask the question, “Is there a word from the Lord for our generation?” I believe there is and I believe it can ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Forfeiting Your Freedom

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002

based on 145 ratings

| 11,982 views

As United States citizens we enjoy the blessings of freedom.

INTRO: As United States citizens we enjoy the blessings of freedom. But freedom can be lost. In the last 20-30 years, religious freedom has come under vicious attack in America. You can no longer pray at graduation ceremonies or high school football games. You can’t witness on the job. You can’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4, 2 Timothy 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Free To Do What I Want???

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jul 2, 2007

based on 6 ratings

| 5,271 views

This is a sermon preached on Independence, Fourth of July, Sunday in 2007, based on John 8:31-38. The theme is that only Jesus can give us true freedom.

Free to Do What I Want??? --John 8:31-38 I am still a fan of the Beatles and admire Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr, but I have never been into the Rolling Stones and Mick Jagger. I didn’t realize until this week that Mick and the Stones recorded the song “I’m Free” on September 6-7, 1965. That ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-38

Denomination: Methodist

Freedom

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

based on 57 ratings

| 16,166 views

Freedom

Freedom, Romans 8:1-10 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ May 5, 2002 A couple who has been married for twenty years went to a wedding reception of a close friend’s daughter. During the ring exchange ceremony, the husband started to cry. The wife, surprised by her husband’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"One Nation Under God?"

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 28, 2007

based on 14 ratings

| 8,620 views

A sermon on seeing America turned back to God.

"Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord . . ." We would all agree that the United States is a blessed country! When he was Secretary of Education, Bill Bennett was asked by a 7th grader: "How can you tell a good country from a bad one?" Bennett replied, "I apply the ‘gate’ test. When the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Baptist

We Hold These Truths

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 11, 2002

based on 104 ratings

| 17,213 views

There are six truths, six values the church must hold, proclaim, and demonstrate so that others can experience God’s freedom.

Our county will turn 226 on Thursday and I asked myself, “What would Washington, Jefferson, Adams, and others think of this country almost 226 years after they wrote and approved the Declaration of Independence? Would they like it? Would they recognize it? Would they still want to live in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16, John 18:37-38

Denomination: Church Of God

The Secrets Of A Beautiful Face

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 19, 2000

based on 85 ratings

| 11,006 views

The beauty of a nation, like that of a human face, is not cosmetic, but comes out of generosity, self-control, sacrificial love, and a vision that accords with God

Great is the LORD and greatly to be praised in the city of our God. His holy mountain, beautiful in elevation, is the joy of all the earth … Beauty. When I was a boy, my parents decided to take a trip to Niagara Falls. They wanted my brother and me to be exposed to one of the world’s great ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 48:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Great Nation

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jul 9, 2002

based on 60 ratings

| 7,658 views

What makes America a Great Nation? Can God still bless the USA?

A GREAT NATION Psalm 33:12 “Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD, the people he chose for his inheritance.” (NIV) What does it mean, “the people He chose for His inheritance”? God chose to set apart a people who would belong to Him. Humans normally do not get the opportunity to choose ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Church Of God

A Vigilant Nation

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 8, 2006

based on 24 ratings

| 7,140 views

America needs to be vigilant and she must have her full trust in God. Our war on terrorism has upped the ante and the Lord is calling the church to the lay a foundation that points those who have ears to hear to once again set their hearts on truly sayin

Turn Your Bibles to Psalm 33:12-22 Title: A Vigilant Nation Theme: The Foundation of a Nation that Truly Says, “In God We Trust.” Introduction: Vigilance has never come easy. Throughout the past 200 plus years the United States of America has always had enemies. Many today still remember the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed Is The Nation

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Sep 11, 2002

based on 36 ratings

| 8,872 views

A call to be salt-and-light citizens.

Psalm 33.12-22 Blessed is the Nation.. It was in the middle of a very unpopular war, a conflict noted for its shabby ideology and selfish ends. Besides which, it wasn’t going well. On the night of September 13, he found himself sloshing around in a small boat on a mission: He’d volunteered to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Will God Continue To Bless America?

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 5, 2004

based on 11 ratings

| 4,772 views

God will continue to bless America as long as we give unselfishly to help others, stand firmly for the right, and continue to spread the Gospel of Christ.

Will God Continue to Bless America? Prov. 14:34 & Psalm 33:12 INTRO.: We Americans complain a lot, but we live in the greatest nation on earth. We complain about the cost of gasoline but many in this world can’t afford a car. We gripe about real estate taxes, and in much of the world it is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom On A Higher Level

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 1, 2006

based on 11 ratings

| 4,093 views

The freedom that is ours as Americans is a precious treasure. But there is a freedom that transcends even this.

FREEDOM ON A HIGHER LEVEL “…casting all your care (anxiety, worry) upon Him, for He cares for you.” I Peter 5:7 The freedom that is ours as Americans is a precious treasure. The sacrifice of the brave men and women who have fought, and many have died, in defense of that freedom makes it all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Redirecting A Nation

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 29, 2006

based on 5 ratings

| 4,661 views

WE can change the course of a nation, and God demands we try!

INTRODUCTION • We are closing in on our 230th birthday as a nation. This is the greatest country on the earth and I do not know if there has been any better. • We have been given a great nation, we are stewards of a nation in which others fought, sacrificed and died for. • Our Founding Fathers ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermons on Spiritual Independence:

Scripture

Rating

Date

Denominations

Language

Structure

Sermon Type

Audience

Popular Preaching Resources

Confident Preaching

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jun 22, 2009

Contributed by James May on Jul 4, 2004

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jun 15, 2007

Contributed by Wayde Wilson on Jan 21, 2002

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jul 2, 2007

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jun 28, 2007

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 11, 2002

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 19, 2000

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jul 9, 2002

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jul 8, 2006

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Sep 11, 2002

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 5, 2004

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 1, 2006

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 29, 2006