Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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

Sermons on Turned To God From Idols:

showing 219,256-219,270 of 221,990
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
  • Jimmy Davis avatar

    The Maturing Christian's Blessed Assurance Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,715 views

    Picture # 11 in series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John. The maturing Christian’s blessed assurance of salvation is seen in the picture of the Parable of the Good Shepherd.

    Picture # 11 The Maturing Christian’s Blessed Assurance of Salvation as seen in the Parable of the Good Shepherd. John 10:1-21 The God-Man who enters by the gate is the Good Shepherd. Jesus is the Good Shepherd. We usually think of the shepherd in terms of tender care, but in biblical times, ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Vicente avatar

    244 - 7 Keys To A Blessed "Happy” New Year

    Contributed by Joel Vicente on Jan 4, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
     | 15,135 views

    A "Happy New Year" for the believer represents a "Blessed New Year". Discover 7 keys to obtaining a blessed new year.

    Sermon Study #244 – 7 KEYS TO A BLESSED “HAPPY” NEW YEAR Blessed - in Hebrews: esher = Happy Blessed - in Greek: makarios = Happy 1. Happy are the forgiven. (Psa 32:1) Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Illustrate: There was a little boy visiting his ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Should The Church Pray?

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 27, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 13,279 views

    When the early church prayed it involved 3 things I ASKING II ANSWERING III. ACTING

    Sun. Jan. 29/95 Acts 4:22-33 Should The Church Pray? ********************** Obituary of Mrs. Prayer Meeting "Mrs. Prayer Meeting died recently at the First Neglected Church, on Worldly Ave. Born many years ago in the midst of great revivals, she was a ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Excusing Our Sin: "I'm A Good Person"

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 5, 2006
    based on 13 ratings
     | 3,165 views

    This message looks at what we really mean when we say, "He’s a good person" and what the Biblical standard is to be able to say that.

    1. Our Belief: “I’m a good person.” 2. Some Examples Of God’s Standards: a. It’s a blot on our record every time we get angry at a friend without cause. - Matthew 5:21-22. - We’ll say, “Well, at least I’m not a murderer,” but here we see that we’re in danger of judgment for our unjustified ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Where Shall We Find Him?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 23, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,159 views

    A sermon for Christmas Eve Communion service.

    Luke 2: 1 – 20 / Where Shall We Find Him? Intro: Sometimes I get the feeling that we are like folks who decided to throw a party to honor a very special friend. They sent out invitations, decorated the hall, & had the food catered. All the people came together at the designated time, but to ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Jimmy Haile avatar

    Me, Myself And I. (Hix)

    Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 9, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,348 views

    How do you lose your soul? It’s a slow progression.

    Jesus had a lot to say but sometimes people wouldn’t listen. They say that preaching is the fine art of talking in someone else’s sleep. There was a man that was so preoccupied with other thoughts that he missed what Jesus had to say. I want you to hear what Jesus is saying! Jesus sermon ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ian Humphrey avatar

    “remember Now Thy Creator”

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 7, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,666 views

    “Remember now thy Creator”

    Ecclesiastes 12:1-8 “Remember now thy Creator” Paul told Timothy, 40? “Let no man despise thy youth” (1 Tim. 4:12). 1. Remember Who? - thy Creator • Recognition. "Creator." ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness

  • Russ Barksdale avatar

    Who's Boss

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 19, 2019
     | 2,696 views

    Who’s boss? Is Jesus Christ really the Lord of your life? At this very moment, Jesus Christ is the Lord of your life, or He is not. Either you have surrendered your life to Him and He is running the show, or you are still at the help of your life.

    Who’s Boss? Colossians 1:15-18 ; Philippians 2:5-11 1. God said He was Acts 2:36 2. Because of creation Colossians 1:15-18 3. Jesus said He was John 13:13 4. It is His destiny Phil 2:5-11 5. Because He bought us 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 6. God’s plan is best. Jeremiah 29:11 Who’s boss? ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Phillip Paschal avatar

    A Mission For The Masses

    Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Oct 17, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,632 views

    Every Saint is A Missionary

    A MISSION FOR THE MASSES MATT. 25:35-40 1. THE TEXT. JESUS HAD BEEN TEACHING ON THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN AND THE RETURN OF THE BRIDEGROOM. IN OTHER WORDS, HE WAS TEACHING ABOUT HIMSELF, AND ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING READY WHEN HE RETURNS. a) HE ALSO TAUGHT ABOUT WORKS AND THE REWARDS THAT ARE ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Daniel Elmore avatar

    "an Attitude Of Gratitude"

    Contributed by Daniel Elmore on May 24, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,359 views

    Your attitude determines your altitude

    There is a problem that affects everyone of us this morning. Our problem is this: we are forgetful. We remember all kinds of things, especially what people have done to is. We remember you betrayed, lied, or talked about us. But we tend to forget that ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rudolf E. Y. Mensah avatar

    The Fellowship Of The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Oct 27, 2024
     | 706 views

    Beloved in Christ, today we gather to explore the profound and transformative concept of the "Fellowship of the Holy Spirit."

    Sermon Outline: The Fellowship of the Holy Spirit Text: 2 Corinthians 13:14 "...May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all". I. Introduction - Beloved in Christ, today we gather to explore the profound and ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Rodney Killam avatar

    Why 'good' Friday?

    Contributed by Rodney Killam on Apr 18, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 17,393 views

    Why is Good Friday called good? Our answer to that question is determined by how we see that day’s event -- with worldy, physical eyes or Christian, spiritual eyes?

    A Good Friday Communion Service Meditation [Sermon Intro] Why Good Friday? Why do we call this Friday, good? This is the day that we see Christ dying on the cross. A day of remembrance like this would be more appropriately termed Mourning Friday, for that is what the disciples were doing -- ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Holiness

  • Ron Hicks avatar

    Emptiness

    Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 11, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 10,482 views

    A lot can be done with empty space but you have to yeild it up if anything is going to come of it.

    EMPTINESS 2 Peter 1:8-9 8 For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. barren -These adjectives describe what contains nothing and inferentially lacks what it could or should have. EMPTINESS ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Jeff Pearce avatar

    Christian Father

    Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,469 views

    WHAT A CHRISTIAN FATHER NEEDS TO BE.

    WHAT IS A CHRISTIAN FATHER? IS HE A FATHER THTA GOES TO CHURCH? IS JUST GOING ENOUGH? IS HE A FATHER THAT SHOUTS AMEN? IS HE MR. HOLY AT CHURCH AND MR. WHATEVER AT HOME? IS HE A FATHER THAT PRAYS? ANSWER: A CHRISTIAN FATHER IS A MAN WHO TAKES THE RESPONSIBILITY GOD GIVES HIM. AND USES GOD’S POWER ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Other

  • Robert Laymance avatar

    The Missionary Farmer.

    Contributed by Robert Laymance on Mar 22, 2001
    based on 79 ratings
     | 7,184 views

    In this season of planting and sowing, there are principals used by farmers that apply to all Christians.

    I remember the first time my wife and I harvested our garden. The fresh produce and fruits were encouragment for all the labor and efforts we went through with. It is great to know that in due season we shall reap if we faint not. The Holy Spirit will lead you in sowing for God’s garden. The Light ...read more

    Scripture:

    Denomination: Baptist