Sermons on Forced Into Bondage:

Article 21 Christian Liberty And Liberty Of Conscience Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jan 24, 2010

Christian liberty how can we ever go back when we have recieved so much in Him?

ARTICLE 21. CHRISTIAN LIBERTY AND LIBERTY OF CONSCIENCE TODAY WERE LOOKING AT THE CHRISTIAN LIBERTY IN LIFE CONSCIENCE AND CONDUCT AS FOUND IN ARTICLE 21 OF THE BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITH 1689. OUR CHRISTIAN LIBERTY IS CENTRED UPON CHRIST AND IS EFFECTIVE THROUGH THE PERSON AND WORK OF ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Victory At Calvary

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 15, 2011

As we talk/understand Spiritual Warfare must start & end at the cross of Christ. Satan has no right, authority over the believer no matter what he may claim or contend.He is a trouble-maker, trespasser on God’s earth and has claimed to be the king of thi

The Victory at Calvary Introduction: A As we talk/understand Spiritual Warfare must start & end at the cross of Christ. 1 Satan has no right, authority over the believer no matter what he may claim or contend. a He is a trouble-maker, trespasser on God’s earth and has claimed to be the king ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Plundering The Enemies Camp

Contributed by Gregory Smith on Oct 12, 2009

Most Christians don’t realize how much the enemy has stolen. Even if they do, they often don’t know how to get it back. David "plundered" the Philistines camp after his victory over Goliath. We can do the same because Jesus has defeated our enemy.

Introduction: I have been talking about foundations for the entire year. Today I am going to share with you another foundational truth about warfare. When we receive Jesus as our Lord and Savior, it is much like enlisting in the army. You become a solider whether you want to admit it or not. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:48-55

Denomination: Church Of God

The Truth About Freedom PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to understand and embrace the freedom we have in the Gospel, our responsibility as believers in society, and God's sovereignty over all things, so that we can live out our faith with courage, conviction, and humility.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into three powerful passages of Scripture that will help us understand the freedom we have in the Gospel, our responsibility as believers, and God's sovereignty over all things. As we explore these truths, our hearts will be stirred to live ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Topics: Christian Freedom, America, Christ

Straighten Up For Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 8, 2024

This sermon explores Jesus' miraculous healing on the Sabbath, emphasizing His divine authority, compassion, and the lessons we can learn from His actions.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy and privilege to gather together in the Lord's house today. We are here to find solace, strength, and spiritual nourishment in His Word, and to encourage one another in our shared faith. How wonderful it is to be part of this vibrant, loving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Topics: Miracles

Ehud -- Strength Perfected Through Weakness Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 28, 2018

Message 4 in our exposition of Judges focusing on Ehud's exploits.

Judges Series #4 Life Cycles “Ehud: Strength perfected through weakness” Review We should be familiar with the cycle by now. Sin-Slavery-Supplication-Salvation-Service The book of Judges records the continuing history of the nation of Israel; picking up at the death of Joshua who led them to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:12-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Worshipping The Right God Series

Contributed by Gary Webb on Oct 24, 2006

The First Commandment

Exodus 20:1-3 A few years ago there was a legal controversy in Alabama over the Ten Commandments. A federal judge ordered Roy Moore, the Chief Justice of the state of Alabama, to remove a monument displaying the Ten Commandments from the rotunda of the state Judiciary Building. An appeal to the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Messenger Angels Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 23, 2020

Hear the message of the angels again, as if for the first time: Jesus is Savior – Trust Him; Jesus is Sovereign – Obey Him; and Jesus is Supreme – Worship Him with everything you’ve got.

A young family was moving into a new house, and even though the move had been scheduled weeks in advance, on moving day, the husband announced that had an important meeting at work. He was unable to help. That left the wife to handle the move all by herself, which she did. After the moving van ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 2:8-11, Philippians 2:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Mastering The Art Of Spiritual Combat SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

A comprehensive guide on how to effectively engage in spiritual warfare through prayer.

Beloved, this week's message focuses on a crucial aspect of the Christian faith that many struggle with: Warfare Prayer. We will explore how to engage in effective warfare prayer and emerge victorious. In Revelation 12:7-8, we read about a war that took place in heaven between Michael and his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:10

Topics: Prayer, Spiritual Warfare

Christian Citizenship Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

We obey human authority, not just out of fear, but for the Lord's sake. Peter says this is to be the motivating power behind Christian submission. Good citizenship is a service to God, and it is to bring glory to God.

Christians in general and Baptists in particular have played important roles in the patriotism of America. One of the finest patriotic hymns is My Country Tis Of Thee. It was written in 1832 by a Baptist clergyman named Samuel Francis Smith. The Pledge of Alliance to the flag was written in 1892 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Under The Law Or In Christ? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 11, 2005

In this sermon, we learn about what we were under the law and what are in Christ.

Scripture Becoming a Christian was for me a great liberation. At nineteen years of age, the Holy Spirit started convicting me of my sin. I became acutely aware that I was breaking God’s law. Finally, when God gave me new life in Jesus Christ, I was set free. This is what the apostle Paul writes ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Christmas War Series

Contributed by Scott Nichols on Nov 8, 2019

There is one face you will never see in a Nativity set. This face was not smiling, not praising, not kneeling, not wondering...it was hating! Around that manger scene, lurking in the shadows was the face of the Dragon, the deceiver, the devil!

Faces around the manger - Mary and Joseph - Shepherds - Angels - Wisemen But there is one face you will never see in a Nativity set This face was not smiling, not praising, not kneeling, not wondering...it was hating! You see Jesus' birth excited more than wonder - it excited evil as ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Tie That Binds And The Lie That Blinds

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on Feb 25, 2004

This sermon was part of a series of sermons addressing the need to heal relationships in a local body.

INTRODUCTION: Luke 4:19, Matt 13:54-58, Mark 6:1-6 These are also the words of our Lord, preached in a synagogue in His hometown of Nazareth. I can imagine how full that synagogue must have been that day. Jesus was surrounded by His family, His childhood friends, and His new disciples. But, His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:19, Matthew 13:54-58

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: The Will Of A Person

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 8, 2007

Our will is an essential aspect of our personhood and can be sharpened and hardened to use for God’s glory.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: What Makes You Do the Things You Do? Lesson 3: The Will of a Person Dr. Elmer Towns 7 October 2007 A. INTRODUCTION “WHAT IS MAN?” (PSALM 8:4). 1. We are material and immaterial. “As her soul was departing (for she died)” (Gen. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Ten Commandments Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 19, 2009

This is the introductory sermon on a series of messages on the Ten Commandments. The aim of this series is to show you their relevance for our day. This sermon will lay a foundation for the remaining sermons in the series.

Series: The Decalogue THE TEN COMMANDMENTS Exodus 20:1-17 Intro: Ted Turner has declared the Ten Commandments obsolete and stated, "We’re living with outdated rules. The rules we’re living under are the Ten Commandments, and I bet nobody here even pays much attention to them because they’re too ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist