5 sermons celebrating America’s Independence Day

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By Michael Gryboski, Mainline Church Editor Sunday, June 30, 2024

Independence Day concert at the U.S. Capitol, West Lawn in Washington, D.C., on July 4, 2015. | Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Capitol Concerts

Few dispute that Christianity has played a prominent role in the history of the United States from its founding in the 18th century into the modern day.

Oftentimes, American clergy have spoken to churches or other gatherings about Independence Day, patriotism, and what relationship if any it has to piety.

Many inspirational sermons and messages have been preached on American soil, and on a host of diverse issues social, religious, and political.

Here are five profound messages given by preachers in American history centered on the Fourth of July, patriotism, or the call to create a more perfect union.

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