Sermons on Be Free:

Picture This! Buried Treasure Series

Contributed by John Braland on Apr 3, 2007

Jesus used money and things to illustrate a spiritual point because everyone understands money. So if the kingdom of heaven is so valuable, why doesn’t everybody do everything they can to be a part of it? I think it’s because value is often in the eye o

I have always been a car nut. When I was fourteen I asked my dad if he was going to buy me a car when I turned 16. He told me that if I wanted a car, I had better start saving for one. So I did. I worked hard all summer helping to paint houses and stuck every penny I could into a savings ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace Abusers

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 10, 2012

I’m going to talk today about something we’ve probably all done on some level and that it abuse God’s grace. We presume on the kindness and mercy of God. We take advantage of the grace that has covered us, thinking it gives us freedom to sin and “get away

GRACE ABUSERS INTRODUCTION: I’m going to talk today about something we’ve probably all done on some level and that it abuse God’s grace. We presume on the kindness and mercy of God. We take advantage of the grace that has covered us, thinking it gives us freedom to sin and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Establishing A Trust

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 8, 2010

Trust is an issue of God's presensce, personality, and performance.

“Establishing a Trust” Exodus 2:23-3:15 Barb and I do not look forward with any great excitement to the day when we can no longer take care of ourselves. But we are ready for it. We have established a trust – we have made provisions for making decisions on our behalf and for ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mirrors

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 30, 2010

Just as a mirror reflects our appearance, our lives are a reflection of who and what we are.

20100627 Title: Mirrors Text: Galatians 5:13-25 Thesis: Just as a mirror reflects our appearance, our lives are a reflection of who we are. Introduction Every morning I roll out of bed and pitter-patter into the bathroom where I look into the mirror over the lavatory and I say to myself, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Growth And Love

Contributed by Chidi Ejeagba on Jan 23, 2021

There is a very powerful relationship between growth and love. Without growth, it will be impossible to share love. A full grown love must be shared.

Dr Martin Luther King Jr once said, and I quote: "We must discover the power of love, the redemptive power of love. And when we do that, we will make of this old world a new world, for love is the only way." Now we are in the rainy season, and the rains have started, everything has ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

3 Freedoms God Provides

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Oct 9, 2023

Continuing in series from Romans. It is an encouraging message on freedoms Christians now enjoy.

Please turn to the book of Romans. Romans chapter 8. Romans chapter 8 and beginning in verse 1. I will join you there in a minute. When we turn to Matthew, we find it is called, The Gospel of Matthew, or in some translations, the Gospel according to Matthew. Mark is called the Gospel of Mark or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom Day

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 5, 2023

All our days were given by God and belong to God; but on the Sabbath day he gives us freedom as well.

Leah didn’t know why she kept coming to the synagogue. She counted the days up in her head... every seven days for eighteen years, it had to be at least 400 times, she thought. At first people were sorry for her, and someone would take her arm to help her up the steps to section reserved for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sovereignty And Salvation: The Hand & Heart Of God

Contributed by Brian Williams on Aug 19, 2024

If I understand God’s hand in and heart towards creation, I can choose to trust Him to rule over my life and remain under His protection. I know that He loves me and only wants the best for me and that His plan for my life is good and perfect.

Last Sunday, we began looking at the topic of God’s sovereignty which talks about the preeminence, power, and authority of God. Today we will be speaking on the Sovereignty of God and Salvation: The Hand and Heart of God. Studying the doctrine of sovereignty helps us to make sense of evil and what ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Road To Redemption Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 8, 2015

1) The Redeemer (Ephesians 1:6b), 2) The Redeemed (Ephesians 1:7a) , 3) The Redemption Price (Ephesians 1:7b), 4) The Results (Ephesians 1:7c-9a), and 5) The Reason (Ephesians 1:9b-10).

A common tactic among ISIS insurgents is the practice of taking hostages for ransom. They seize journalist, soldiers or people that identify with their enemy, like Christians, for the purpose of receiving a ransom from their host nation. If the host countries cannot extract their citizens by force, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:6-10

Denomination: Other

The Joy Of Christmas

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 25, 2003

Christmas is a message of liberty!

The Joy Of Christmas December 15, 2002 Isaiah 61:1-11 "The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me, because the LORD has anointed me to bring good tidings to the afflicted; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Rights, Rewards, And Responsibilities Series

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Jul 20, 2006

We must be willing to give up our rights, and discipline our bodies to see that we are not an obstacle to the gospel.

Rights, Rewards, and Responsibilities 1 Corinthians 9 In America we are told that we should value our rights above almost everything else. To be an American is to be free. To be free is to be able to speak freely, write freely, and worship freely. It is a true blessing to be free. We believe in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

One Man's Ruin Another's Treasure!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 21, 2008

Verse upon verse study of Romans. Sin bought death but death brought new life. God’s way of life; living the life of grace.

One Man’s Ruin Another’s Treasure! Romans 5: 12-21 12 Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, and death through sin, and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned— 13 (For until the law sin was in the world, but sin is not imputed when there is no law. 14 Nevertheless ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Prays For The Unity Of His Church

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on May 7, 2018

How is Christian unity different than earthly concepts of unity?

Jesus Prays for the Unity of His Church John 17:20-26 Today we come to the third part of the Lord’s great prayer. He had prayed for Himself in the upcoming arrest, trial and crucifixion. But the disciples and we too overhear the prayer as well. This reminds us of who Jesus, His relationship to the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Freedom To Serve: Embracing Our Liberty In Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 22, 2024

Galatians 5:13 (NLT): "For you have been called to live in freedom, my brothers and sisters. But don’t use your freedom to satisfy your sinful nature. Instead, use your freedom to serve one another in love."

Freedom to Serve: Embracing Our Liberty in Christ Opening Prayer: "Father, we gather today seeking Your wisdom and guidance as we delve into Your Word. Open our hearts and minds to the truth of Galatians 5:13. Teach us how to live out our freedom in Christ, not for selfish purposes, but to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13, Romans 6:22, 1 Peter 2:16, John 13:34-35, Matthew 5:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Only Takes One

Contributed by Nettie J Pennington on Apr 8, 2025

I’ll Go, Send Me!

Prayer: Father God, Lord Jesus, hallowed is your holy name. As each day passes, we recognize that we must wear God’s armor, enter the mission field, and hold the line for the freedom defined by Christ. We understand Christ has set us free! This means we are free, indeed. Now we must hold on to that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:23-28, Hebrews 10:1-4, Hebrews 11:14, Hebrews 11:19-25

Denomination: Other