Sermons on Captive Or Free:

Guarding Your Mind: Having It Open But Not At Both Ends Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 16, 2024

In a world flooded with competing ideas, philosophies, and beliefs: "Having an open mind doesn’t mean having it open at both ends."

Guarding Your Mind: Having It Open but Not at Both Ends Proverbs 4:23, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Philippians 4:8 (NLT) Introduction: Today, we are addressing a critical topic for Christians in a world flooded with competing ideas, philosophies, and beliefs: "Having an open mind doesn’t mean having ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Philippians 4:8, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Romans 12:2, Psalm 119:105, 1 John 4:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Participate In Christian Cloning Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 22, 2001

Part 4 of 4 in series that gives the marks of a healthy Christian.

You Might Be A Healthy Christian If......You Participate In Christian Cloning. 4 of 4 FBC Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1 In Le Lavandou, France it is a grave offense to ......die. A The Riviera town’s only cemetary is full and ecologist (people who study the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking The Family Curse

Contributed by Ian Johnson on May 30, 2003

A message designed to help break habitual problems in Christian’s lives

Have you ever noticed that when you go to a doctor for the first time they always want to know if there have been any problems of sickness in your family? The same for insurance companies they always ask, Is there any, Diabetes, cancer, heart disease, hypertension, suicide, depression ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:5, Proverbs 26:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divine Assurance

Contributed by James Powell on Jan 21, 2007

Progressive people have the assurance that God will protect them.

January 7, 2007 Jenny Thornton -Have you noticed the moral landslide? Is lust sweeping over the nations, and nudity, perversion and filthy speaking? The world is facing a dirt bath so intense that it is vexing the minds and souls of some of the most devout Christians alive today. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Shackles And Chains

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006

We are prisoners in one of two ways and we can illustrate by looking at the lives of Samson and Joseph

What’s it like to be a prisoner? Galatians 3:22, “But the Scripture declares that the whole world is a prisoner of sin, so that what was promised, being given through faith in Jesus Christ, might be given to those who believe.” Stats Despite its Christian heritage, the United States leads every ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Redemption Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Mar 16, 2009

Redemption was necessary because of our sinful condition. It was purchased by the blood of Christ. And it stirs us to serve Him.

To receive free weekly sermons by email, contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com Visit Jonathan’s blog - http://jonathan-mcleod.blogspot.com/ THE SCANDAL OF THE CROSS For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God (1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The King Has Come Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 6, 2009

Who is this strange King?

John 12:12-19 April 5, 2009 The King Has Come Tell the story from Lazarus on – many mourners from Jerusalem at funeral – Many people followed Jesus because of the raising – convergence of crowds at Jerusalem Crowds were excited because of his miracle. Psalm 118 25 LORD, save us! ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: *other

13 The Law Could Not Save From Sin Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on May 30, 2021

This is the 13th of 30 studies on the Book of Romans

Romans 7:13-17 13 Has then what is good become death to me? Certainly not! But sin, that it might appear sin, was producing death in me through what is good, so that sin through the commandment might become exceedingly sinful. 14 For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am carnal, sold under ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:13-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Making A Comeback 2: Give Up! Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 21, 2023

God blesses us when we properly bless Him.

In 1981 Ronald Reagan mentioned the following story in his inaugural address. Martin Treptow left his job in a small town barbershop in 1917 to go France with the famed Rainbow Division. On the western front, he was killed trying to carry a message between battalions under heavy artillery fire. ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faithful Soldiers

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 8, 2024

Remember that privates get medals even the Medal of Honor like Jacob Parrott and Sergeants are the backbone of the Army. Not everyone is called to be a General in the Lord's army.

2 Corinthians 10:4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:4-6, Leviticus 26:7-9, Acts 13:1-3, Mark 9:33-35, Luke 16:10-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Breaks Yokes Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025

God’s desire is that no child of His remains in bondage. Jesus came to destroy the works of the devil, including every form of yoke (1 John 3:8).

THE GOD WHO BREAKS YOKES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 10:27 Supporting Texts: Nahum 1:13, Galatians 5:1, Matthew 11:28-30, Acts 10:38, Luke 13:11-16 INTRODUCTION: Yokes are spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical burdens that bind individuals, families, or communities in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Beauty For Ashes PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 10, 2024

Explores the promise, power, and purpose found in Isaiah 61, emphasizing the transformative role of Christ in our lives.

Good morning, beloved family of God. We find ourselves gathered here in the house of the Lord once more, not by accident, but by divine appointment. The Lord has a word for us today, a word that is as timely as it is timeless, as relevant to our present as it is rooted in ancient truths. We are ...read more

Topics: Beauty, Ashes

How Do You Make Bitter Water Drinkable?

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Jun 1, 2002

A Sermon on Bitterness and how to get help from the Word on that

Start at Ex 15:20 – 21 Then Miriam the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took the timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances. 21. And Miriam answered them: “Sing to the LORD, for He has triumphed gloriously! The horse and its rider He has thrown into ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:20-26, Hebrews 12:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are Not A Slave

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Aug 9, 2010

A message to reposition the believer

You’re Not A Slave! Ecclesiastics 10:7 I have seen servants on horses, and rulers walking on the earth as servants (BBE) I have even seen servants riding like princes—and princes walking like servants (NLT) I have seen servants upon horses, and princes walking as servants upon the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mission Of Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on May 20, 2017

A person's "life mission" is the guiding force behind the direction of their life. This message explores the mission of Jesus from Luke Chapter 4's perspective.

The Mission of Jesus Lakewood COG | Pastor Jonathan Vorce | 5-21-2017 Luke 4:16-21 1. Jesus had just returned from the wilderness where He overcame the temptations of the devil. ¥ Luke 4:1 - Jesus was led of the Spirit in the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. ¥ Luke 4:14 - Jesus returned ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21, Isaiah 6:12, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Church Of God