Independence Day (Fourth of July) Ministry Resources
Let's enjoy physical freedom but remember that the greatest freedom, that makes even bondage bearable, is that which we have in Christ Jesus. Here are resources to assist those in the United States in celebrating independence on the Fourth of July.
Click on a tab below to view a list of resources about Independence Day as well as ideas for children and other ideas and resources for this U.S. holiday.
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About
History of July Fourth
- Article: All About Independence Day
- Article: America's Historic Documents & Patriotic Music
- Article: Declaration of Independence
- Article: History of 'My Country, Tis of Thee'
- Article: July 4th History
- Article: July 4th Symbols
- Article: Miscellaneous Info about Independence Day
- Article: Timeline of Christianity and the American Revolution
Children
Children's Ministry Patriotic Ideas and Resources for Independence Day
- Audio: For God & Country: Adventures in Odyssey CD by Focus on the Family
- Coloring Pages: 4th of July Coloring Pages
- Coloring Pages: Patriotic Coloring Pages
- DVD: Songs of America on DVD by Cedarmont Kids
- Lesson Idea: Preteen Sunday School Lesson: Independence Day
- Lesson Ideas: Ring Out Independence Day Lesson - for children 6-9 years old
- Stickers: American Flag Stickers
- Stickers: American Pride Scratch n' Sniff Stickers
- Stickers: Dazzle Flag Stickers
- Stickers: Large Flag Foil Stickers
- Stickers: Star-Spangled Sticker Pack
Ideas
Devotionals, Sermons, Teaching Ideas on Freedom & Independence
- Article: Declaration of Independence, But Are You Free?
- Article: Freedom Available to All
- Article: Fresh Ideas for 4th of July Celebrations
- Article: The Essence of True Freedom
- Article: The Source of True Freedom
- Article: The Outworking of True Freedom
- Article: What Does the Bible Say About Freedom & Independence?
- Programming Ideas: Patriotic Program Builder: Creative Resources for Program Directors
Resources
Church Supplies for Fourth of July Celebration
- Border Trim: Fireworks Scalloped Borders
- Bulletins: In God We Trust, Flag Bulletins - pack of 100
- Bulletins: In God We Trust, Psalm 46:1-2 Bulletins - pack of 100
- Bulletins: Stand Fast Therefore in the Liberty Bulletins - pack of 100
- Bulletins: This Nation Under God Abraham Lincoln Bulletins - pack of 100
- Bulletins: You Will Know The Truth Bulletins - pack of 100
Music, Patriotic
- CD: America's Favorite Patriotic Songs CD (also on MP3)
- CD: Songs Of America: 18 Classic Songs from Childhood CD by Cedarmont Kids (also on MP3)
- Music: Patriotic Choral & Instrumental
Other Patriotic Resources for July 4th
- Balloons: Patriotic Balloon Assortment
- Banner: God Bless America Banner
- Border: Trimmer Americana
- Bulletin Board: Patriotic Symbols Bulletin Board Set
- Bulletin Board: Patriotic Topper Bulletin Board Set
- Bunting: Patriotic Bunting
- Candy: US Flag Wrapped Buttermints
- Craft Beads: Patriotic Flag Beads
- Crafts: Patriotic Crafts
- Decorations: Patriotic Decorating Kit
- Decoration: Patriotic Trimorama Kit
- Decorations: Patriotic Window Clings (pack of 6)
- Flags: US Flags
- Key Tag: Flag-Shaped Key Tag - (personalization available)
- Music: America's Favorite Patriotic Songs CD (also on MP3)
- Music: Songs Of America: 18 Classic Songs from Childhood CD by Cedarmont Kids (also on MP3)
- Novelties: Patriotic Novelties
- Pencils: Patriotic Pencils - (can be personalized)
- Pens: Patriotic Pens - (can be personalized)
- Stickers: Flags Dazzle Stickers
- Stickers: Star-Spangled Sticker Pack
- Table Covers: Patriotic Pleated Table Cover (pack of 6)
- Tracts: God Bless America Tracts - pack of 25
- Tracts: Hope for America Tracts - pack of 25
- Tracts: Prayer for America Tracts - pack of 25
May you celebrate Independence Day remembering God's role in this nation. Many of these Fourth of July Resources will help you turn your attention toward Him.