Sermons on Emotional Freedom:

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People – Why Do Christians Suffer?

Contributed by David Leach on May 31, 2014

Who is good? You and I may have an opinion as to who is - God says only He is good

Who is good? You and I may have an opinion as to who is - God says only He is good: Matt 19:17 (Jesus) ...No one is good but One, that is, God...(and those He rules in) Matt 7:18 (Jesus) A good tree (God) cannot bear bad fruit...(He can’t do bad things) 1 Jo 1:5 ...God is light and in Him ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Think And Speak As A Slave Of Sin, Or As A Son Made Free?

Contributed by David Leach on Jun 1, 2014

Christians still living as slaves of sin and not living as freed sons of God

Christians still living as slaves of sin and not living as freed sons of God: John 8:34-35 Jesus…whoever commits sin is a slave of sin. And a slave does not abide in the house (in Christ) forever, but a son abides forever. Sons of God who have been made free from slavery to sin: Gal ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Grace #4: Meaningful Mentors, False Followers And Hurtful Hypocrites Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 25, 2013

In every church, you will find the good, the bad and the ugly: Meaningful Mentors (good), False Followers (bad), and Hurtful Hypocrites (ugly). Which one are you?

GREAT GRACE AND FREEDOM #4: MEANINGFUL MENTORS, FALSE FOLLOWERS AND HURTFUL HYPOCRITES INTRO TO TOPIC: The Book of Galatians was written by the Apostle Paul to the churches in the Roman Province of Galatia. His purpose in writing was to confront legalism in the church, and to teach the Good News ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-16

Denomination: *other

I've Been Redeemed

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 19, 2013

A sermon on the word "Redemption" (Material and outline adapted from Leon Morris' book, The Atonement: It's Meaning and Significance, chapter 5 "Redemption")

HoHum: There is an old legend that Abraham Lincoln went down to the slave block and saw a girl being auctioned off to the highest bidder.  Lincoln joined in the bidding.  As the slave girl looked at this man bidding on her, she figured he was just another white man, going to buy her and then abuse ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On Trial: Grace Or Guilt?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Oct 2, 2014

Today we are going to look at Romans 8:1-4 which is the response of Jesus Christ to our accusers on the “sinful nature” team. Let us read the response of the defense and I believe along the way you and I will gain some perspective on grace and guilt.

GRACE OR GUILT ROMANS 8:1-4 INTRODUCTION Order in the court! I am going to ask you to put yourself on trial this morning. I want you to imagine that you are sitting in the court room of life and you are in the hot seat. You are on trial. Your actions and thoughts are on trial. Your attitudes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ Part 6 Resurrection Living

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Nov 8, 2014

Do we understand how blessed you are? Do we understand just how much we have to be thankful for? Do we understand how privileged we are?

Ephesians: Our Identity In Christ Part 6 Resurrection Living Ephesians 2:1-7 And you were dead in your trespasses and sins, in which you formerly walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, of the spirit that is now working in the sons of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-7

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Something New Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 29, 2013

Bound by traditions and laws, Jesus breathes new life and love into an old religion and the lives of God's people.

Luke 6:1-16 “Something New” INTRODUCTION I think that one of the great joys in life is to be able to give a gift and then watch the recipient enjoy the gift. As a grandparent, I love giving a gift to my granddaughters and then watch them play with it. I can’t imagine what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

The Woman Caught In Adultery

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Apr 15, 2013

Taking a look at the dynamics involved in Jesus' encounter with the religious leaders and with the woman caught in adultery. The religious leaders set the trap, Jesus turned it back on them and in the end the woman was released from her trap.

The woman caught in adultery John 8:1-11 1) Setting the trap (Vs. 1-6a). Unlike today, the sin of adultery was a serious crime in biblical day-punishable by death. We don’t know how she was caught in the act. Perhaps it was a set-up. And the Pharisees could’ve brought her to Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Look From The Top

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Apr 30, 2013

The mountains and hills that we all need

A Look from the Top. by Gerald Van Horn Text: Psalms 121:1 “I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills, from whence cometh my help?” Have you ever thought how important mountains- hills are? David was given a great insight concerning mountains and hills.. Someone once said “God must have loved ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Do We Go From Here?

Contributed by Ruby Mallory on May 27, 2013

Easter or Resurrection Sunday, which is it really?

Where do we go from here? A teachable moment. Luke 24:30-(31) ; 44-49 Matthew 28:19-20 Last Sunday, we, (Christians all over the world) celebrated Easter. However, the correct terminology should have been Passover or Resurrection Sunday.  I’m not here to mess up any body’s religion. But I want ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:30-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Debts

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 17, 2013

A sermon on 3 kinds of debt from Romans 13:8-10 (Some material taken from Jack Cottrell's commentary on Romans; Last point taken from Randall Toms at: http://stpaulsbr.wordpress.com/2010/04/20/the-debt-of-love-we-owe-a-sermon/)

HoHum: A man called the police and reported that all of his wife’s credit cards had been stolen. Then he added, "But don’t look too hard for the thief. He’s charging less than my wife ever did." A man was once boasting to an acquaintance, "We have a whole room full of furniture ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgive Or Not To Forgive

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 28, 2012

Forgiveness is the way the Lord releases us from guilt and sets us free to continue loving God and others.

Forgive or not to forgive Colossians 3:1-3:18 Introduction- Colossians 3:1-3:18 Paul declares to us some rules for holy living. He tells us: Set your heart and mind to heavenly things. That as a believer, you died to self and now Christ lives in you. Put to death (like Christ) the fleshly nature ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Dead To The Law Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 10, 2012

Paul teaches that we are dead to the law and that are free to serve our new master, Jesus Christ...

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 8, 2012 Date Preached: March 11, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Journey thru Romans Sermon Title: Dead to the Law! Sermon Text: Romans 7:1-6 [ESV] Introduction: Now we have learned a lot so far in Romans. In Rom 3-5 we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Remember The Sacrifice

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Jun 4, 2011

A Memorial Day Message to remember those who've sacrificed for our freedoms

INTRO It’s honorable and fitting this morning we remember the sacrifice of our nation’s great veterans, who gave their lives on battlefields abroad and here at home. By some estimates, nearly 1.3 million Americans have shed their blood and died for freedom’s cause. Still, as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-25

Denomination: Lutheran

What To Do When The Fireworks Aren't There

Contributed by John Herrmann on Jun 21, 2011

Appropriate for July 4th Weekend, this sermon offers a brief glimpse into where freedom and celebration are perhaps lacking in the Christian life and how joy and freedom are ultimately to be found in Christ alone.

PBS once had an interesting program on fireworks – how they are made, how they work and so on. By way of contrast the newspaper was full of stories about communities and civic agencies canceling their fireworks shows on account of extreme fire hazard and fiscal concerns in a weak economy. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:9-12

Denomination: Lutheran