Sermons on Cost Of Freedom:

Spiritual Warfare: The Flesh Vs. The Spirit Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 15, 2009

1) The Warfare Command (Galatians 5:16), 2) The Warfare Parties (Galatians 5:17), and 3) The Warfare Warning (Galatians 5:18).

One of the most tragic elements of warfare is the event of collateral damage. Often in military operations, civilians are caught in the crossfire. Whether it is in Palestine or Iraq, civilians often get hurt between two fighting forces. Sometimes, one side, usually the weaker one, deliberately puts ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-18

Denomination: Other

I'd Rather Have Jesus Series

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Jul 4, 2009

Outline of Heb 12

I’d Rather Have Jesus Hebrews Chapter Twelve Scripture Reading; Heb 12:1-2 Introduction: 1. In Chapter Eleven, Paul showed us through the Old Testament saints, that faithfulness justifies us. 2. Now in Chapter Twelve, he begins by reminding us of these saints and shows us how Christ’ faithfulness ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep The Sabbath Holy Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 26, 2009

Discusses the 4th Commandment and if and how the sabbath applies under the New Testament.

Keep the Sabbath Holy The Sabbath in the Old Testament The Sabbath was given to man as a Blessing The Sabbath was given for man to imitate God’s rest The Sabbath was given to man as a sign of the Old Covenant The Sabbath was given for man to imitate God’s Mercy The Sabbath in the Gospels Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Legalist Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 3, 2009

If we are indwelled by the 9 characteristics/fruits of the Holy Spirit when we are saved, why is it then we have so many ’professing’ believers who seem to do whatever is in their power to steal the joy and kill the fellowship of the local church?

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 29, 2009 Date Preached: August 02, 2009 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Murder and Robbery in the Fellowship! Sermon Title: The Legalist! Sermon Text: 2 Timothy 3:1-5 [NLT] Introduction: This morning I am sure you have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Got Thirst? Series

Contributed by Alan Kraft on Jan 8, 2009

The second of six sermons addressing sexual sin. This message focuses on pornography.

A. If you have your Bible, please turn to Jeremiah 2. For several weeks now, I’ve had this very strong sense that there are a number of things about which God wants to speak to us from this book. 1. It really is an amazing book. Now while there isn’t really any chronological or thematic order to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Putting Him On - Your Jesus Suit

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 6, 2008

Holiness is something we are attain to, by "putting on" our Jesus suit

Putting Him On: Your Jesus Suit TCF Sermon June 22, 2008 How little people know who think that holiness is dull. When one meets real thing, it is irresistible. C. S. Lewis, Letters to an American Lady With that quote, let me begin what to some of you may be a dull sermon. It may be dull because ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Sense Of Predestination Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 21, 2008

God is supremely sovereign AND we are responsible for our response to Him.

Making Sense of Predestination Romans 9:6-18 Rev. Brian Bill 9/21/08 Note: I have benefited greatly from the insights of my friend and ministry mentor Ray Pritchard. Parts of this sermon are taken from “Straight Talk about Predestination” and are used by permission: www.keepbelieving.com. Our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Sermon That Nobody Wants To Hear

Contributed by James May on Oct 25, 2009

This sermon is about Stewardship and the giving of Tithes and Offerings.

The Sermon That Nobody Wants to Hear By Pastor Jim The story is told of a pastor who phoned the home of some recent visitors to his church, and a voice answered very softly and quietly, "Hello?". The pastor said, "Who is this?" There was a whisper on the other end, as the voice said, "This is ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Service To Fellow Christians Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 5, 2009

The Spirit-led Christian thinks of others & how he can minister to others. The legalist is not interested in bearing burdens but in adding to them. The Spirit-led Christian demands more of himself than he does of others because he is determined to help ot

GALATIANS 5:26-6:5 SERVICE TO FELLOW CHRISTIANS There is no closer fellowship outside of the immediate family than church relationships. And just like a family, this closeness brings blessings but includes the possibility of strife, and maybe even more so because of the greater diversity of its ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lies We Believe About Our Feelings Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Apr 17, 2008

A look at how our emotions can feed us false information.

Lies We Believe about our Feelings FATHERS’ DAY HISTORY Sonora Dodd, of Washington, first had the idea of a "father’s day." She thought of the idea for Father’s Day while listening to a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909. Sonora wanted a special day to honor her father, William Smart. Smart, who was a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Can Be Exalted In You Series

Contributed by Dan Stires on May 7, 2008

Paul explains the power of prayer and his hopeful deliverance. Understanding what can happen if the church gets back to the power of what prayer can do.

Christ Can Be Exalted In You and His Church! Philippians 1:18-21 Intro: Herbert Jackson, A new missionary was assigned a car that would not start without a push or what we would call a jump-start. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He went to the school near his home, got ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Four Things A Loving God Wants Us To Know About Death And Dying

Contributed by Larry Moyer on Aug 5, 2009

Death is a gate. All of us have to pass through it. It may be expected or unexpected. But if you trust Christ, that gate will be wide enough for two - you and your Savior. And the One who has led you all through life will not desert you then.

Ted Springer, a former professional baseball umpire once made the comment, "Life is a lot like a baseball game. It has its start and its excitement, its lively and its dull moments, and it has its finish. Sometimes a game is called off unexpectedly because of a sudden storm. Sometimes it lasts the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Debts Cancelled Series

Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 17, 2009

To receive forgiveness of sins you must place your trust in Christ, and believe that your sin debt is only paid by him bearing the penalty of the curse for you.

INTRODUCTION Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians chapter 2. We’ll read verses 13-14 this morning as we continue in the letter to the Colossians. Just to refresh our memories, the reason Paul was writing this paragraph in which we find ourselves was to protect the believers from following ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-14

Denomination: *other

Praying God's Will To Be Done

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 13, 2009

The necessity of prayer is examined in the light of two decisions God made about man at creation. (1) He made man in His own image with freewill capacity for moral choice (2) He gave man dominion over the earth.

Praying God’s Will to Be Done Daniel 9:1-3 9-13-09 Intro In Dan 9:13 we have an amazing comment about the nation of Israel, “As it is written in the Law of Moses, all this disaster has come upon us; yet we have not made our prayer before the LORD our God, that we might turn from our iniquities and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-3

Denomination: Charismatic

The Grace Of Sufficiency Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 30, 2006

We must learn to lean on God even when things are difficult and we do not like them...

The illustrations in this sermon were found here on Sermoncentral.com. 2 Cor 12:7b-12 (NASB) 7b for this reason, to keep me from exalting myself, there was given me a thorn in the flesh, a messenger of Satan to torment me—to keep me from exalting myself! 8 Concerning this I implored the Lord three ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist