Sermons on Bondage Of Lies:

Beginning [or Beginning Again] Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Jan 8, 2011

In Christ the old order of things, 'subjected to futility' and 'in bondage to decay' gives way to the 'new creation.'

BEGINNING [OR BEGINNING AGAIN] Going the Distance -- Part 1 January 9, 2011 Isaac Butterworth 2 Corinthians 5:16-6:2 (NIV) 5:16 So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. 17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mirror Of Mary

Contributed by Bruce Johnson on May 20, 2023

Many times Moms compare themselves to Mary the Mother of Jesus. It is an altruistic standard that they should not be in bondage to.

Mirror Of Mary 1- Manifester of Magnificence (the unattainable standard) a. the piece d’ résistance b. the model of motherhood c. not every mom is everything all the time e. every mom touches greatness and failure in their lifetime 2- Marathoner of Matrimony a. Marriage is the start of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:4-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Causes His Church To Triumph Over The Enemy

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Aug 2, 2009

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT HOW THE LORD IS BUILDING HIS CHURCH AND CAUSES HIS CHURCH TO TRIUMPH OVER THE ENEMY

THE LORD CAUSES HIS CHURCH TO TRIUMPH OVER THE ENEMY ************************************************************* OUTLINE 1. THE LORD IS BUILDING HIS CHURCH AND THE ENEMY WILL NOT PREVAIL OVER THE CHURCH 2. THE LORD HAS DESTROYED THE WORKS OF THE DEVIL AND WANTS US TO TRIUMPH OVER THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Danger Of Loving The World And The Things Of The World

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 23, 2025

Scripture warns us clearly that the love of the world is in direct opposition to the love of the Father. When we become overly attached to the world, our spiritual sensitivity begins to die slowly.

THE DANGER OF LOVING THE WORLD AND THE THINGS OF THE WORLD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 John 2:15-17 (KJV) "Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Secret To Humbling Ourselves Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE SECRET TO HUMBLING OURSELVES LIES IN MAKING OTHERS GREAT -- BOTH IN OUR PERSPECTIVE AND IN OUR PURSUITS

BIG IDEA: THE SECRET TO HUMBLING OURSELVES LIES IN MAKING OTHERS GREAT -- BOTH IN OUR PERSPECTIVE AND IN OUR PURSUITS INTRODUCTION: Most valuable secrets involve something people long to know and try their hardest to discover. Unless someone carefully conceals such a secret it reproduces rapidly ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:2-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Witnessing By The Power Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 14, 2001

At times Christians know their theology of the Holy Spirit without sensing the miracle that lies within them

OPEN: This is the first our series on “Connecting with Jesus” and our text tells of how we can connect with Jesus in our witnessing. TEXT: Acts 1:8 One night a wife found her husband standing over their infant’s crib. As she watched him looking down at their very first baby, she saw on his face ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeking A Father

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Feb 26, 2012

We are presented with two choices: so accept God as our Father, or to affiliate with the father of lies.

Let us pray. Heavenly Father, you have chosen the weak things of this world to shame the strong: send your Holy Spirit to enliven my words, and to open our ears, that your Word may fall as seed upon good ground, prepared for planting and ready to yield a good fruit; we ask this in the Name of the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:37-46

Denomination: Anglican

Who Told You That?

Contributed by Larry Turner on May 29, 2015

This sermon talks about our potentials and how Satan wants to rob us with his lies.

A pastor went out visiting his church members on a Saturday afternoon. At one house, it was obvious that someone was home, but nobody came to the door even though the preacher knocked several times. Finally, the minister took out his church business card and wrote out "Revelation 3:20" on the back ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:11, John 4:10, Jeremiah 1:5, Joshua 14:9-12, 1 Samuel 17:37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

The Joy Of The Gospel Is Healing Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 17, 2016

"I believe that the secret lies in the way Jesus looked at people, seeing beyond their weaknesses and failings"

Thursday of 15th Week in Course Wisdom is depicted as having a feminine nature; from that the Fathers of the Church applied much of what we read in the Book of Wisdom either to the Blessed Virgin Mary or to the Church. But that has more to do with linguistics than theology. In Greek, the word ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

You Are Being Fed ‘strong Delusion’

Contributed by Kelly Durant on Oct 27, 2014

Christians and everyone are being deceived by many lies originating from their culture, systems, and even churches

You Are Being Fed ‘Strong Delusion’ Kelly Durant 10-26-14 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12 10 And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. 11 And for this cause God shall send them strong ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Blessed Subtractions Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 28, 2018

When Ananias and Sapphira lied about their contribution and were punished by God - the church grew. Why?

OPEN: I always loved Church camp. And I especially loved the camp songs. I’m going to sing one of them today, and if you know the song – sing along: "Ananias and Sapphira got together to conspire a plot - to cheat - the church and get ahead, They knew God's power – but did not fear it, tried to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Problem Of Indwelling Sin.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 1, 2023

Sin uses the law against us; but our victory lies not in ourselves but in the risen Lord Jesus.

THE PROBLEM OF INDWELLING SIN. Romans 7:15-25a. In the first half of Romans 7:14, Paul speaks in the second person plural: ‘For WE know that the law is spiritual.’ Then, from the second half of the verse, Paul changes to the first person singular, ‘I’ – ‘but I am carnal, sold under (or a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does It Mean The Kingdom Of Heaven Is At Hand?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Mar 10, 2025

The Kingdom of Heaven lies before all of us. The problem is whether or not people are actually looking for it.

What Does it Mean the Kingdom of Heaven Is at Hand? Matthew 3:2 John the Baptist has blasted onto the scene. His subject was "Repent ye!" Repentance is when a person does a turnaround or an about-face, which means a 180-degree turn from the direction that the person was headed. Malachi ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Running The Christian Race

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 17, 2025

The Christian life is often likened to a race. It requires discipline, perseverance, and a focus on the prize that lies ahead.

RUNNING THE CHRISTIAN RACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 12:1-2 Supporting Texts: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Philippians 3:13-14, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Galatians 5:7, James 1:12 INTRODUCTION The Christian life is often likened to a race. It requires discipline, perseverance, and a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Am I PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 16, 2024

This sermon explores the freedom found in knowing and abiding in Christ's truth, and our identity as God's children, free from the bondage of sin.

Welcome, beloved. It's always a joy to gather together in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, and today, we have the privilege of turning our hearts and minds to His word in the book of John, chapter 8, verses 31 to 36. It's in these verses that we find Jesus speaking to the Jews who had believed ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Topics: Freedom, Christ