Sermons on Call To Freedom:

Why "Doubting Thomas" Got A Bad Rap

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 3, 2007

In our world today we face doubts all the time. Doubts in our ability to be salt and light. Doubts in God’s ability to use us for his great plan. Doubts about our worthiness to God. But Thomas let his doubts bring him closer to Jesus.

Sermon – 060423 (Set up: Time Hack request with music minister -- Check watch at start of sermon, tap it a few times then ask music minister the following:) “What time is it?" (No matter what answer is given say:) "Naw, that can’t be right. (walk over to her to look) Let me see your ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Family, Freedom, God And Country

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Sep 8, 2011

"While he was still speaking..." Jesus is actively speaking instead of defending values.

Grace be with you and peace from him who is, who was and who is to come. Amen. Today's Scripture is Matthew 12:46-50: 46While he was still speaking to the crowds, his mother and his brothers were standing outside, wanting to speak to him. 47Someone told him, “Look, your mother and your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:46-50

Denomination: Congregational

Finding Freedom From Hurt Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Feb 3, 2021

The HURT that we experience in life by other people longs to enslave us and become our master, this MSG is about how we can find freedom.

Finding Freedom From Hurt OKAY – so we are in this series, Finding Freedom in a world that seeks to bind us. It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. – Galatians 5:1 To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom In Christ (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 8, 2005

This is the second part of a message dealing with freedom in Christ. Having discussed the consequences of embracing works, Paul now concludes this section by asking some questions of those who have "fallen away from grace."

Scripture “Paul’s doctrine of grace is dangerous!” cried the false teachers in Galatia. “It replaces law with license. Why, if we do away with our rules and abandon our high standards, the churches will fall apart.” Those first century false teachers, known as Judaizers or legalists, were not the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Transformed By Truth: Freedom In Christ Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 20, 2024

Romans 8:1-2 is a powerful passage that speaks to the heart of the Christian faith—freedom from condemnation and the new life we have in the Spirit. These verses are transformative, providing us with the assurance and hope we need to live victorious lives.

Transformed by Truth: Freedom in Christ Introduction: Romans 8:1-2 is a powerful passage that speaks to the heart of the Christian faith—freedom from condemnation and the new life we have in the Spirit. These verses are transformative, providing us with the assurance and hope we need to live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-2, John 3:18, Galatians 5:16, Romans 8:1, Romans 8:2, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sermon On Release & Freedom

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 21, 2023

Release is defined as to allow or enable an escape from confinement.

Kiran Manral, a female Indian writer, author and novelist once remarked: “When you finally gather the courage to release what you’ve been hanging on to for a while, you realise it is not just a release, but also a relief. It frees you to find something else to hold on to, something else that was ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Luke 23:18, Galatians 5:1, John 8:36

Freedom From Addiction To Approval Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Apr 28, 2014

In order to free ourselves from obsessive attraction to approval and praise we must press the escape key: Embrace Grace Seek only the praise of God and Change our Story - let God re-write our personal narrative

We read Galatians chapter 1 together. Today we’re going to focus on just one verse from Galatians 1. 10 Am I now trying to win the approval of men, or of God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ. This is the first in a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-24

Denomination: *other

Grace Produces Independence And Freedom Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 7, 2015

Based on what we’ve seen in God’s grace; our motivation ought to be clear: There is richness in God’s Grace; There is independence in God’s Grace; and There is real freedom found in God’s Grace. Will we share what we have with others in need?

Grace Produces Independence and Freedom Grace Sermon Series, Part 6 Ephesians 2:4-7 Introduction - God’s grace produces tangible results in our lives -- It gives us peace for the future and hope to stand firm during trials -- God has given us His grace as proof of His concern and love ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Escape – Living In Freedom! Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 27, 2006

YOU ARE PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR YOUR SPIRITUAL CONDITION. Jesus has done everything necessary for you to live in freedom. Satan, your captor has been totally defeated! It is up to you to live in freedom. #2 in a series of 5

THE GREAT ESCAPE – Living in Freedom! 1 Peter 2:16 INTRODUCTION: Imagine you and I had a chance to talk. How would you answer this question, “Who are you? How do you perceive yourself?” Would you just give a superficial answer? Would you tell me what you think I want to hear? Or would you be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finding Freedom From The Guilt Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Oct 13, 2004

Satan uses guilt so many times to hold us back from experiencing God’s ultimate purposes for us, so we need to break through the guilt and that is accomplished through confession.

Finding Freedom from Guilt! Boy and Grandma’s duck Satan’s weapon of guilt on the growing Christian One Christian discipline provides freedom from guilt Confession 4 Preachers Fellowship of saints, not sinners 3 Essentials to Confession: An examination of conscience Open to the gaze of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Freedom That Comes From Obedience Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

Another visit into the life of David to encourage people to examine their own lives for areas where they are pursuing false “freedom” and to pursue real freedom within God’s design for living.

Today is the 2nd installment in this series from the life of David. If you’re following the Scriptures, you’re going to notice we’re skipping more than we’re looking at. And, you’re going to notice that once again, David is like us – in his life there are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom Isn't Free

Contributed by Darrell Coats on Jun 27, 2007

A brief Fourth of July sermon on the meaning of the word "freedom" and some of its implications.

Freedom Isn’t Free Galatians 5:13 Introduction: As you undoubtedly know, Independence Day is near. People will be celebrating this ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13

Denomination: Methodist

Freedom Letter- No Longer A Slave Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 12, 2021

This is the 41st sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic. This study in Acts will also include the letters written to the Churches. This is the 7th sermon from the Letter to the Galatians.

Series: Action [#41] FREEDOM LETTER- NO LONGER A SLAVE Galatians 4:1-7 Introduction: We live in a time, when having a discussion about slavery can be very tense. Many of those conversations become about slavery in the United States. After 4 years of Civil War, the 13th Amendment was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering The Past For Freedom In The Future Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 29, 2011

Looks at the past and how it is important to remember God’s work and hand in the founding of America

Remembering the Past for Freedom in the Future Memorial Day 2011 Family Sunday Opening video – Memorial Day – Beamer Films Slide It is Memorial day weekend, a time when we remember those who have fought to protect our country. I would like to recognize those here who have served our country in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Freedoms Found In Christ

Contributed by Andre King on Sep 15, 2015

Franklin Roosevelt once gave a speech outlining "four freedoms" that he believed would make the world a better place. 60 plus years later, those freedoms have become twisted.

JANUARY OF 1941, 11 MONTHS BEFORE THE JAPANESE ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOR, PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT GAVE A STATE OF THE UNION SPEECH. IT BECAME KNOWN AS “THE FOUR FREEDOMS” SPEECH. ROOSEVELT SAID; IN THE FUTURE DAYS, WHICH WE SEEK TO MAKE SECURE, WE LOOK FORWARD TO A WORLD FOUNDED UPON FOUR ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ