Sermons on Being Enslaved:

"Jesus Teaches About Thanksgiving"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Nov 19, 2003

There is a difference between being "glad" and being "grateful". There is a difference between being "cleansed" and being "whole". Jesus illustrates this in this miracle.

“Jesus Teaches About Thanksgiving” Luke 17:11-19 INTRODUCTION: We CONTINUE in our series about “What Jesus Taught”. We have already seen what Jesus taught about: The Holy Spirit, the Tongue, Prayer … Thanksgiving is my favorite time of the year (weather, meaning). The true meaning of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Free

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 1, 2022

This is a message about freedom - how we have been made free in Jesus Christ.

I Am Free Scripture: John 8:36; Galatians 5:1; Proverbs 3:5-6; Galatians 2:20 John 8:36 says, “If the Son therefore shall make you free, you shall be free indeed.” Galatians 5:1 says, “Stand fast therefore in the liberty with which Christ has made us free, and be not entangled again with ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36, Galatians 5:1, Galatians 2:20, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prodigal Fathe Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 20, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Prodigal Father

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Prodigal Father Luke 15:11-32 August 23, 2009 Merriam-Webster online Dictionary defines ‘prodigal’ as, 1: characterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure: lavish <a prodigal feast> <prodigal outlays for her clothes>; and 2: recklessly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go! And Guard Your Heart’s Devotion - Colossians 3:1–4 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jul 31, 2025

We live in an age of distraction. The enemy doesn’t always need to destroy your faith—he only needs to divide your focus.

Go! And Guard Your Heart’s Devotion - Colossians 3:1–4 Introduction: “Beware of anything that competes with loyalty to Jesus Christ.” – Oswald Chambers “Our attention is one of the most precious things we have. What we give it to shapes our souls.” – John Piper Church, we live in an age of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4, Matthew 6:24, Romans 12:2, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Freed To Love And Service

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Freed to Love and Service

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Freed to Love and Service Galatians 5:13-18 Thesis – The freedom Christ Promises is the freedom to love and serve others/Spirit empower serving. The Christina concept of freedom is not the freedom to do anything you want or desire to do. True ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Guideline #7: Every Member In Ministry Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 3, 2003

Being a Christian means being a minister.

SERIES: “GOD-GIVEN GUIDELINES FOR GROWING A GREAT CHURCH” TEXT: EPHESIANS 4:7-16 TITLE: Guideline #7: “EVERY MEMBER IN MINISTRY” (bulk of material from Bob Russel’s When God Builds A Church) INTRODUCTION: A. Sometimes it’s extremely difficult to get a well-established church to get moving ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Saved Or Are You Redeemed.

Contributed by Chris Summers on Mar 4, 2008

Being saved and being redeemed , is there a difference?

Are you saved or are you redeemed? Good morning. The question for today is, “Is there a difference between being saved and being redeemed? “ The answer is yes, and no. Let’s look at this for a bit. Being saved is one thing, most of us proclaim to be saved but being redeemed is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Said Pt5 "Be Clothed" Don't Go Out Naked Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on May 27, 2009

Naked Christians scare people, Christians clothed scare demons. You can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

Jesus said: I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Matthew 10:16 "Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me, I am sending you." John 20: 21 Jesus Said; "When the Counselor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who goes out from the Father, he will testify ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Matthew 5 - Part 12 - Am I Going To Hell Just For Being Angry? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 1, 2010

Jesus is talking to His disciples on the mountain and this is the leadership lesson!- Get mad at someone and curse him and you go to hell! Wooh! How do you feel with this encouraging word so far?

Matthew 5 - Part 12 - AM I GOING TO HELL JUST FOR BEING ANGRY? I have always wondered about the statement Jesus makes in Matthew 5:21-26. There are some pretty strong statements made like... Murder someone and you’ll go to court but "if you are even angry with someone, you are subject to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being A Man Of Conviction: Who Am I? What Do I Stand For?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 30, 2021

Who am I? What do I stand for? Today it seems like people have been brainwashed by consumerism. People don't necessarily have faiths they defend or causes they believe in anymore, they more so have favorite sports teams, favorite movies, and favorite foods.

Who am I? What do I stand for? Today it seems like people have been brainwashed by consumerism. People don't necessarily have faiths they defend or causes they believe in anymore, they more so have favorite sports teams, favorite movies, and favorite foods. Young people are obsessed with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Kind Of Person Do You Want To Be? (James 1:1-12) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on May 19, 2022

James encourages us to be all-in for God, responding "in faith" to testings, and steadfastly live in faithfulness toward God and people.

Who do you want to be? (James 1:1-12) Today, we begin a new series on the letter of James. The sort of weird thing about teaching on James, from my perspective, is that I've done this before. Maybe 10 years ago, I preached through James in two little churches in Kulm and Medina. I'm ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Visionary View: If You Could Only See One Thing, What Would It Be? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 13, 2023

If you could only see one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? This question directs us to examine the most valuable focus for our lives.

"Visionary View: If You Could Only See One Thing, What Would It Be?" Today, let us embark on a journey of introspection and contemplation. If you could only see one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? This question directs us to examine the most valuable focus for our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

To Be Or Not To Be

Contributed by William Akehurst on Oct 31, 2008

To BE or NOT to be. This is a question we all must answer. But to BE, where does it all BE-gin? In One word...BE-LIEVE!

To BE or NOT to be. by William Akehurst, HSWC Acts 15:11 "But we believe that through the grace of the LORD Jesus Christ we shall be saved" In the words of William Shakespeare, "To be or not to be, that is the question." One side or the other, not sitting on the fence. You either are, or you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 46 - Be A Son, Not A Slave Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 4, 2023

God has called us to be His sons and daughters, but it is possible that we can live like slaves not understanding our position in Christ. May we be freed from every enslavement so we can enjoy the rights to be the true sons and daughters of God.

We read in Romans 8:15, For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. (KJV) There are two kinds of spirits that are mentioned in the verse above, one is the spirit that makes us a slave, and the other the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15, Luke 3:38, Luke 15:11-12, Luke 15:13, Luke 15:14-15, Matthew 6:9, John 12:50, John 5:17, John 6:36, Matthew 4:1, John 1:12, Galatians 4:7, Job 1:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Realizing The Joy Of The Lord

Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on Mar 22, 2006

How do we transmit Godly values to our children and does God care if we do? Yes he does and he shows us how to do it in his word.

MORE PARENTS are hauling their children before the court in an attempt to wrestle back control over them. "More mothers are bringing their children on private matters, saying ’help me, this child is wandering, help me’," she said. "They might be realising that they can’t assist ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-10, Psalm 9:10, Revelation 14:7, Matthew 8:28, Psalm 146:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Adventist