Sermons on Forced Into Bondage:

Passover And Communion.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 20, 2023

The Passover meal was designed to commemorate the deliverance of Israel out of Egypt. Out of it grew our Lord’s Supper, in which we remember Jesus delivering us out of the bondage of sin and death.

PASSOVER AND COMMUNION. Mark 14:12-26. The Passover meal was designed to commemorate the deliverance of Israel out of Egypt (cf. Exodus 12:14). Out of it grew our Lord’s Supper, in which we remember what Jesus was accomplishing on this very night, centuries later, in delivering us out of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Redemption

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 1, 2025

Redemption is one of the greatest works of God’s grace in the life of a believer. It refers to the act of buying back, setting free, or delivering someone from bondage, especially from sin and its consequences.

REDEMPTION By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 1:7 "In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace." Supporting Texts: Colossians 1:13-14, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Galatians 3:13, Titus 2:14, Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord's Prayer 15: Never Underestimate The Power Of Evil Series

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Dec 17, 2024

The power of evil, unfortunately, is all around us, you only have to look at our world and you soon come to the conclusion that its gone MAD!! But God is for us, to protect us and deliver us from evil, so who can be against us.

NEVER UNDERESTIMATE THE POWER OF EVIL In his splendid book, The Screwtape Letters, C.S. Lewis paints a picture of a senior devil instructing a young apprentice how to work effectively in the world. He describes his greatest achievement as persuading the world that he does not exist. Certainly ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39, Ephesians 6:11-17

The Magnetism Of The Cross

Contributed by James May on Jul 21, 2002

The Cross of Christ has a power of "spiritual magnetism" that forces every man to look upon what Jesus did and decide what he will do with it.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32, Romans 14:11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Wonder The Dragon Wanted To Kill The Christ-Child!

Contributed by Harold Miller on Dec 15, 2000

The followers of Christ have been such a powerful force for good in this world. No wonder the prince of darkness --that great dragon-- did not want the Christ-child to live!

"No wonder the dragon wanted to kill the Christ-child!" (Simple transcript of Harold Miller’s sermon December 6, 1998, Corning NY) "A great and wondrous sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet and a crown of twelve stars on her head. 2 She was pregnant ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-6, Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Mennonite

Chipping Away At Our Religious Freedoms

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Feb 19, 2012

When the U. S. Government tries to force religious entities to choose between our faith and their mandates, we have to choose God every time.

Chipping Away At Our Religious Freedom Today’s message is connected to last week’s message in part only because the President and his administration, mainly Health and Human Services Secretary, Kathleen Sebelius are deeply involved in chipping away at our 1st amendment rights to freedom ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 17, 2008

The Holy Spirit is such a powerful force that He changes us. But how does He do that, and how do we avoid being distracted by substitutes?

OPEN: During the Middle ages, in Florence Italy, there was a wealthy citizen by the name of Lorenzo de’Medici. He was a patron of the arts and very proud of the grand plays and pageants he staged for the citizens of the area. Among his productions were several amazingly realistic religious pageants ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our Economic Downturn: A Time To Refocus, Part 2

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 3, 2009

Our economic downturn and insecurity can force us back to the Word of God and a reassessment of our philosophy of life: What do we REALLY believe?

Our Economic Downturn: A Time to Refocus, Part 2 (I Timothy 6:17-19) 1. Editorial by Rod Dreher, Dallas Morning News appeared in the KT, "People wonder how to get what they want but rarely think about what they should want." 2. How true. Did you ever consider that you shouldn’t want some of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Economic Downturn: A Time To Refocus

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 8, 2009

Our economic downturn and insecurity can force us back to the Word of God and a reassessment of our philosophy of life: What do we REALLY believe?

Note: This sermon proved too long for a single sermon, and I ended up making a two-parter out of it. Our Economic Downturn: A Time to Refocus (I Timothy 6:17-19) 1. A business owner decides to take a tour around his business and see how things are going. He goes down to the shipping docks and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Your Government Neighbor Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 14, 2009

As Christians many believe government is an evil that should be avoided or opposed. Paul encourages us to be a redemptive force for the gospel by actually getting along with governmental authorities.

As we get into chapter 13, let’s sum up where we’ve been. Chapter 12 marks a big change in Romans—going from the theological to the practical—how do we live out what we’ve learned about God and us and God’s plan? Chapter 12 could be summed up like this: “The only reasonable thing to do in response ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Rev. #47~13:16-18 The Mark, Number, The Name Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 16, 2010

The False Prophet will implement a system to demand worship from all. The rich and powerful will not be able to escape the requirements. All people will be forced to submit to worshipping of the Beast.

We’re in chapter 13: and we left off talking about “the mark of the beast” I want to say just a few more things to do with this and then Lord willing we’ll go on to chapter 14: Ø Listen as I read verses 16-18 once again. 16And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Murder Mystery

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 10, 2011

Anger, the impulse to destroy, is the direct opposite of love, the force which gives life. This is why anger is equivalent to murder in the eyes of God, who looks on the heart.

Have you ever caught yourself looking at your reflection in a shop window? I have to confess that I sometimes do. Or maybe you're not that vain, or not as self-conscious. Maybe you're one of those blissfully secure people who (once you get your clothes on) never give your appearance another ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prayer For Those Who Say, “pray For Me” Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 28, 2014

Prayer is the constant force the moves the people in the neighborhoods in the communities of the world to ask God, knock on God's door and seek God out to affirm the faith of Jesus.

Prayer For Those Who Say, “Pray For Me” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 28, 2014) “And Samuel said, “Gather all Israel to Mizpeh, and I will pray you unto the LORD”(I Samuel 7:5, King James Version [The ark in Kirjath-jearim]). “And said ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-36

Denomination: Friends

You Are Not Forgotten!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jun 12, 2014

Who would want to read the book of the chronicles in the middle of the night? All I can say is, the king was made to read by an invisible divine force!

Esther 6: 1 “That night the king could not sleep. So one was commanded to bring the book of the records of the chronicles; and they were read before the king.” Won’t God do something? He would! Read on! Chapter 6 begins with “THAT NIGHT” Which night? The night before ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Death And The Will Of God Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

A Christian can die by natural causes or by accidents, or by the violent forces of evil. Seldom to never do they die because God says, now is the best time.

The Cruel Sea is the title of a World War II story about a German U-Boat loose in an American convoy. It had already sunk several ships, but a destroyer escort had finally picked it up on the sonar. As the destroyer prepared to launch its depth bombs, the captain saw that the U-Boat was taking a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51-60