Sermons on Captive Or Free:

Becoming Debt Free Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

One of the disciplines critical for us to practice in order to live debt free is to look beyond the immediate. You have to stay focused on God’s promised future. Debt is always about the immediate; it’s always seeking relief or immediate gratification

Debt Free II Kings 4:2-7 Have you ever made a purchase and then felt bad or depressed afterwards? Have you ever bought anything that you ended up never using? I just found one of the greatest pullover sweaters in my closet and said, "Where did this come from?" It still had the tags on it! I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:2-7

Denomination: Methodist

Grace Is Not Cheap, But It Is Free"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 10, 2013

A sermon about faith, worship and Christian service.

"Grace is Not Cheap, but it is Free" Luke 17:11-19 In one Peanuts comic strip, Lucy who is in love with the piano-playing Schroeder is watching him play the piano--she's looking at him all google-eyed. Lucy asks Schroeder, "Do you know what love is?" Schroeder stops the music and says, "Love ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: United Methodist

Free Access To The Sanctuary Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 13, 2012

Our sin separates us from God but Jesus opens the way back to God

1 The Fear of God - Keep away To truly understand the events of Good Friday we need to delve deep into the history of Israel. So let me take you back to Mt Sinai, in the first few weeks of the Exodus, the journey from slavery in Egypt to freedom in the promised land. [Bible Reading: Exo ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-25

Denomination: Anglican

Freedom: Free, But Costly

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 28, 2012

Memorial Day sermon with a Gospel message.

Freedom: Free, but Costly Chuck Sligh May 27, 2012 POWERPOINT: There is a PowerPoint presentation for this sermon available by requesting it from me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: John 15:13 – “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

Living Free Of Sin Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 10, 2012

This is the fourth test that proves if one really believes in God.

Today we look at the fourth and final test that proves that one really believes in God. That test involves living free of sin. Are you living free of sin or not? If we continue to live in sin it is a pretty good sign that you don’t believe in God the way you should. But if you work at ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Setting Ourselves Free

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Dec 5, 2009

When we forgive others, we are also setting ourselves free.

Whether we love it or hate it, we all will be familiar with Coronation Street, UK’s longest running soap opera. I am not much of a television watcher, but I do have a soft spot for the street. One reason is that the characters are like real people. They have flaws and blemishes, they do not wake ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Anglican

A Worry Free Thanksgiving Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 9, 2009

During tough times worry can sometimes mar our thanksgiving celebrations. Jesus reminds his followers that they can always rest in his care and give God thanks for his grace.

Matthew 6:25-33 “A Worry Free Thanksgiving” INTRODUCTION It’s been a tough year for just about everyone. The economic recovery has started, and even though we’ve been told it won’t end overnight, it can’t come fast enough for us. Most of us have had to downsize our spending and pay off some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Bound To Be Set Free

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Dec 14, 2009

This message gives a clear and concise position that will open our eyes that we may realize that to be beaten and bound is only for the purpose of pushing us foreward into our place of purpose. Purpose Got You In It but Praise Will Get You Out.

6 Now when they had gone through Phrygia and the region of hGalatia, they were forbidden by the Holy Spirit to preach the word in 1Asia. 7 After they had come to Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the 2Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dead, Buried And Free

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Nov 7, 2012

Paul teaches that we can not continue in sin because we are dead to it, we have buried the old self and are free from the power of sin.

DEAD, BURIED, AND FREE Romans 5:20-6:14 INTRODUCTION: Mother and baby skunk walking close to paper mill. Baby asks, “Mom, what it that smell?” Mother takes deep smell and says, “I don’t know but we’ve got to get some of that.” That could be an example of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Free Offer Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Dec 1, 2014

Jesus came into this world to make the free offer of salvation to humankind, and the "Gospel offer" is the "line in the sand" between eternal life and judgment.

11 30 14 The Free Offer of Salvation John 1:12 We have seen two main themes in the Gospel of John in recent weeks. The first theme is in the first nine verses, namely, The Divine Infinite Glory of the Lord Jesus Christ. John 1:1 ESV: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

Live As Free People

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 29, 2013

Anticipating Canada Day [and Independence Day], I invite the people of God to think what it means to live as "free people."

“Live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God.” [1] Being free and living as one who is free are two entirely different concepts. People who have been incarcerated for extended periods may have difficulty adjusting to life ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Election Or Free Will?

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Jul 16, 2013

The most obvious is God’s idea to redeem man through the death of His son.

I. INTRODUCTION The concept of the extent of God’s love can be easily debated among many great thinkers. God’s emotional stance considers loving even those who have fallen or continues to be a rebellion against His perfected will. The Word of God gives the most beautiful expressions ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:8

Denomination: Baptist

Is Freedom Really Free?

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 2, 2011

Exposition of 1 Corinthians 8 regarding three truths about Christian Liberty

Text: 1 Cor 8:1-13, Title: Is Freedom Really Free? Date/Place: NRBC, 5/1/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Read an excerpt from the Georgia Driver’s Manual. Talk about whether or not we are really free. But for the sake of argument, let’s say we are. But there’s a cost if we want ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Would You Be Free?

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 28, 2010

Jesus has lifted the veil and given us the truth that sets man free, free to choose to live holy, free to choose the life God intends for us, free to confess Jesus as our Lord and Savior.

Would You Be Free? 07/06/08 AM Text: John 8:31-32 Introduction Freedom is a powerful word, it is a driving concept. Men have fought battles, gone to war and sacrificed greatly in order to gain freedom for themselves or for their country. Friday was the 4th of July, the day where we celebrate the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Us Free

Contributed by Wayne Solomon on Mar 15, 2021

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.

Give us Free John 8:32 “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. On July 4th 1776, America declared independence from 156 years of British rule. IN the CONGRESS of JULY 4, 1776 the founding ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32, John 8:36

Denomination: Church Of God