Sermons on Democratic Freedoms:

Freedom And Responsibility

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Jul 5, 2003

This sermon deals with the limk between our democracy and freedom, and our dependence on God and the principles of the bible.

Freedom and Responsibility Mat 7:12, Acts 16:31, Rom 10:9, John 3:16, 1 Pet 2:16, 2 Cor 3:17, Gal 5:1, 13-14, 1 Cor 8:9 Mat 28:19-20 I. This week we celebrated the anniversary of our nation’s independence, and I wonder how many in government today really understand what Independence meant to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:16, Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Freedom

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 5, 2003

How are we to use our freedom in Christ?

INTRODUCTION Do you think the world thinks when a person gives their life to Jesus that they are free? Does the world think that our lives are about a bunch of ¡§you cannot do that¡¨ rules? True freedom cannot exist without boundaries. Freedom and discipline have come to be regarded as mutually ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Listening For Freedom Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 6, 2003

We fear freedom for reasons both internal and external -- "broken spirit and cruel slavery". Choose to be a liberator for someone else and you can break that slavery.

We are made to be free; in fact, we need freedom. Every person needs freedom. That’s obvious. That’s what God has made us for. The Scripture says, “For freedom Christ has set us free.” We say we want to be free. We want to be free. But therein lies a problem. The problem is that that’s not ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom In Christ Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Aug 19, 2003

Once you’ve been set free in Christ, don’t be entangled again in the bondage of various types of legalism.

FREEDOM IN CHRIST TEXT: Galatians 5:1-15 INTRODUCTION: A. SKATING ON THE LORD’S DAY 1. A pastor got up one Sunday morning and all the roads were icy. 2. The streets were all blocked off and there was no way for him to drive to church. 3. He was forced to skate on the river to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Consequences Or Freedom Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 15, 2003

Jesus gave Barabbas the chance not just for a shortened sentence, but for a rebuilt life. When we break the law, we will face consequences; but our experiences can become the basis for redemption from what has happened to us.

Let’s play Jeopardy this morning. I’ll be Alex, you can be the contestants. The category is institutions. The answer is: The following people all spent time in this kind of institution: the prophet Jeremiah; Al Capone; the apostle Paul; Marion Barry; Bugsy Siegel; Nelson Mandela; John Dillinger; ...read more

Scripture: John 18:38-40

Denomination: Baptist

True Freedom

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 21, 2003

We can experience true freedom.

TRUE FREEDOM John 8:31-36 S: Freedom Th: Truth Pr: WE CAN EXPERIENCE TRUE FREEDOM. ?: How? KW: Concepts TS: We will find in our study of John 8:31-36 three concepts that will show us how we can experience true freedom. The _____ concept is… I. DISCIPLESHIP (31-32) II. DECEPTION ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

A Freedom That Lasts

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on May 25, 2003

A Freedom That Lasts

A Freedom That Lasts Preached - Friday, June 20, 2003 - June Teen Tent Revival Camden Alabama Scripture: "If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed." John 8:36 Introduction This evening, I want to talk about "A Freedom That Lasts." The New International Version says "So ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom And Responsibility Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on May 10, 2001

This is an installment in the continuing series on Galatians.

The Triumph of Grace ¡§Freedom & Responsibility¡¨ July 30, 2000 This Morning¡¦s Text ¡V Galatians 5:1-15 ¡§It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery. ¡§Behold I, Paul, say tot you that if you receive circumcision, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Freedom To The Oppressed Series

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jun 13, 2001

This is the fourth in this series based in Luke 4:16-21 and using John 8:1-11 as the main text.

THE UNEXPECTED JESUS "Freedom to the Oppressed" John 8:1-11 INTRODUCTION: On a hot August day in 1944, in the small village of Plelo, France, a 15 year old boy stood before a German Firing squad. He did not know why he and the other citizens of his hometown were about to die. Maybe it was ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Paradox Of Freedom

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 30, 2001

A simple message on learning how to set ourselves free through unconditional love.

ON JULY 3, 1776, THE DAY BEFORE THE SIGNING OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE, GEORGE WASHINGTON WROTE A LETTER TO HIS WIFE, ANTICIPATING THE HARDSHIPS WHICH WOULD SOON OCCUR. HE WROTE, "IN A FEW DAYS, YOU WILL SEE A DECLARATION SETTING FORTH THE CAUSES WHICH HAVE IMPELLED US TO THIS MIGHTY ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15, Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Freedom Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jul 2, 2001

This is the third in a series of three sermons dealing with the issue of Church Discipline, restoration, and the freedom we have through forgiveness in the process.

The Loving Act of Church Discipline, Part 3: The Freedom of Forgiveness I was talking with a friend of mine recently who was telling me of just an incredible run of adversity that he had been going through. He and his wife were arguing about a new house and not talking. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom Or License

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Jul 3, 2001

Real freedom comes from God.

Last Sunday night after all that we did with church I went home with my only intention being to vedg out in front of the television. I was tired. I didn’t want to have to do anything or think about anything. I know that may of you felt the same way. While it was a wonderful day, it was also ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-25

Denomination: Methodist

The Cost Of Freedom

Contributed by Robert Travis on Jul 4, 2001

Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ has made us free.

THE COST OF FREEDOM Ac 22:28 And the chief captain answered, With a great sum obtained I this freedom. And Paul said, But I was [free] born. I. THE FREEDOM HE BOUGHT A. THE CHIEF CAPTAIN WAS NOT BORN A CITIZEN OF ROME. 1. He lived in bondage. 2. He longed for something better. B. THE CHIEF ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:28

Denomination: Baptist

The Keys To Freedom

Contributed by Leslie Trombly on Jul 17, 2001

Even if you are in Prisoned or a prisoner of your body due to disability..you cna be free!

Do you want freedom from the prison you are in? Whether it is a structural, physical or emotional prison that you find yourself in. There are three keys to freedom. Before I reveal the Keys to your permanent freedom, we will look at the sources of your prison - albeit of the structural, physical or ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:28, Romans 1:5-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cost Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2001

Freedom in Christ is one of the churches most valuable commodities.

THE COST OF FREEDOM – Romans 14:13-23  What is one of the churches most precious comoditys? What do we stomp on with a vengence in the eyes of the world? What does the world look for and rarely seen intact in the body of Christ? UNITY John 17 ‘That they may be one even as we are one’ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-23