Remembering the Cost of Freedom: The Declaration of Independence and God’s Hand on America

In this Independence Day message, we reflect on the reverence due to the national anthem, the sacrifices made for American freedom, and the historical events that led to the Declaration of Independence. From the First and Second Continental Congresses to the courageous men who signed the Declaration, this message reminds us that liberty came at great cost. It also points to the providence of God—Yahweh—in preserving and blessing this nation from its founding to today.Independence Day, Declaration of Independence, Fourth of July, American freedom, American history, Continental Congress, First Continental Congress, Second Continental Congress, Richard Henry Lee, Lee Resolution, John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, King George III, Revolutionary War, American Revolution, Founding Fathers, signers of the Declaration, sacrifice for freedom, national anthem, patriotism, liberty, freedom, Christian nation, God and America, Yahweh, providence of God, divine guidance, American founding, colonies, British Empire, Boston Harbor, taxation without representation, American independence, faith and freedom, patriotic sermon, Independence Day sermon, July 4th message