Sermons on Celebrate Freedom:

The Foundation For Joy Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 19, 2015

What is the foundation for Joy? - Joy & rejoicing found in Philippians 18x. - Paul's focus is upon Christ 38x in Philippians - Certainly it can't be a servant/slave?

- The Coming Global Storm - Jesus prophecies are about to be fulfilled - NASA, NOAA Proclaim 2014 Hottest Year On Record - Senseless violence (NYPD Shooting, France, Belgium, Boko Haram in Nigeria) - Deadly Shooting At Florida Mall - A young Bonnie & Clyde running wild across state lines - New ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Governance-&-Government-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 15, 2017

4 of 4. Peter maintained & pressed the importance of Christians operating within the bounds of secular governance. Christian submission is indissolubly linked/tied to secular governance. But how or in what ways? Christian governance addresses...

‘For The LORD’S SAKE’—1Peter 2:13—3:12 A. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Government--IV—1Peter 2:13-17 So far in our study of 1Peter we have examined the fact that Christians are...CONSIDERED ALIEN(1:1-2)... We’ve examined...WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD—(1:3-12) Discovered God’s means of...UNLEASHING Your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Promises, Promises Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 24, 2017

Sin never delivers what it promises but Jesus always does

Americans spend over $60 billion each year trying to lose weight. The National Institutes of Health estimates that includes $25 billion dollars spent on weight loss supplements. Most of the companies that pitch those products promote the idea that you can just take a pill and watch the pounds melt ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Live In-Between #7 The Fountain Of Life Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Apr 19, 2017

There is something we must all have to do more than just survive, to live. When we have forgiveness it changes everything.

I Will Live In-Between #7 The Fountain of Life (Matthew 18:21-34) ~ Intro: The Fountain of Youth is a spring that supposedly restores the youth of anyone who drinks or bathes in its waters. Tales of such a fountain have been recounted across the world for thousands of years, appearing in writings ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-34

Denomination: Baptist

"Where To Get Help When You Hurt" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 9, 2017

I must earnestly believe that God exists, that I matter to Him, and that He has the power to help me recover.

Last week we said all of us need recovery because none of us is perfect. The root cause is our sin nature, our desire to play God, to be in control rather than give God control. So we've each been hurt, we've each hurt others, and we've each hurt ourselves. And we find ourselves constantly dealing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

"Letting Go" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 17, 2017

If we are going to find the freedom we have in Christ, we have a decision to make.

This week I heard the story about a pet store delivery truck going down the road. And every stop light he came to he'd run to the back of the truck, grab a 2x4 and start beating on the side of the truck. Nobody could figure out what he was doing, so finally somebody asked him, "What are you doing?" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Liberating Grace

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 17, 2017

This sermon looks at how God's grace liberates us from the bondage of perfectionism.

God’s Liberating Grace In the desire to be free, the American public is in greater bondage than at any other time. While this is true given the increase of violence and overpopulation of jails, the real bondages are far deadlier. People are in the shackles of alcohol, drugs (both legal and ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor...

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Nov 2, 2017

Jesus offers rest to His followers--from the troubles of the world, yes, but especially from the burdensome weight (the yoke) of the Law.

One of the highlights of our trip to Germany—beyond all of the historical Luther sites and exhibits—was the opportunity to visit the city of Osnabruck. There’s nothing of particular importance for Lutherans about Osnabruck. We visited purely for my own sake. My branch of the Meyer family came ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30, Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Lutheran

There Is An Error Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Nov 6, 2017

Correct the error and destiny will be corrected.

Ecclesiastes 10:5 - 7 MSG “Here’s a piece of bad business I’ve seen on this earth, An error that can be blamed on whoever is in charge: Immaturity is given a place of prominence, While maturity is made to take a backseat. I’ve seen unproven upstarts riding in style, While experienced veterans are ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:5-7, 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Flee Or Flirt, It's Your Choice (Part One)

Contributed by Bob Boerman on Jun 19, 2017

this sermon focuses on Paul's instructions in 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 as it relates to true sexual freedom.

The Church in a Messy World Flee or Flirt, it’s Your Choice (Part One) 1 Corinthians 6:12-20 June 18, 2017 Introduction: A couple months ago, Jean and I went to lunch at an outdoor restaurant with Kim, Ben and our 3-year-old grandson Asher and one-year-old granddaughter, Nora. I think they’re both ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Liberty And Responsibility

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 5, 2017

Jesus’ death and resurrection frees us from sin. Liberty breeds responsibility, the basis for seeking and submitting to God’s plan.

In the last days of the Civil War, the Confederate capital, Richmond, Virginia, fell to the Union army. Abraham Lincoln insisted on visiting the city. Even though no one knew he was coming, slaves recognized him immediately and thronged around him. He had liberated them by the Emancipation ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-20

Denomination: Other

Overcomers Outreach Addiction Workshop

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 22, 2017

How to find freedom in Christ from all sorts of addictions, bad habits and sins.

OVERCOMER’S OUTREACH ADDICTION WORKSHOP THE CHURCH: A MUSEUM FOR SAINTS: I’ve been in a church where it wasn’t a safe place to admit your struggles with sin. You couldn’t be real, and when I struggled with sin, I couldn’t confess it to anyone. Then I read a book that revolutionized my ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32, Psalm 51:1-7

Denomination: *other

Free Vs Surrender Series

Contributed by Wilma De Waal on Feb 24, 2016

How can surrender set you free?

1 Peter 5:6 Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you. To be completely free our body, soul, spirit, mind and emotions must be completely healthy and healed. Many times when a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6

Denomination: *other

The Lord's Instruction Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 25, 2013

To show the importance of obeying the instructions of the LORD.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you follow the LORD's instructions? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the importance of obeying the instructions of the LORD. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:2 (Amplified Bible) And instructed them, Go into the village in front of you, and as soon as you enter it, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Independence Day 2012

Contributed by Grant Sisson on Jul 9, 2012

Study of the relationship between law, love and freedom.

Grant S. Sisson, MSCP INTRO Independence Day weekend 2012 There are so many things that we could speak of regarding this weekend. 1. How much a part of the American psyche our love for freedom is 2. Our willingness over the years to sacrifice all that we have, even our very lives, for the sake of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1