Sermons on Forced Into Bondage:

Out Of Sequence

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on May 25, 2009

When some teenagers asked me a question about the relationship between baptism and the Holy Spirit, it forced me to rethink some of my assumptions. Here’s how I presented to them.

It’s interesting to note that when we take certain verses out of their context, we end up creating our own systems to replace God’s “system.” God’s system is called covenant or relationship. Our systems tend to be what we can control. But, of course, we aren’t the ones in control when God is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: *other

Holy Rebellion

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 9, 2011

We have modern-day Philistines. They are the forces threatening the people of God, harassing them and vowing to cause tragedies in their lives. They are not hiding their evil intentions. They say it openly just as Goliath was an open enemy

Beloved, this week, we are considering a message entitled, “Holy Rebellion.” Sometime ago, a relative of mine brought a girl who had just arrived from the village to my house. The first night, she talked throughout in her sleep. I got angry in my spirit that day but I had to keep ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nicodemus: The Scandal Of Grace

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 12, 2017

The scandal of grace forces Nick to look for abundant life outside himself rather than within. Jesus challenges him to think outside the box; to allow God to regenerate him by his power.

During a British conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated what belief, if any, was unique to the Christian faith. They began eliminating possibilities. Incarnation? Other religions had different versions of gods appearing in human form. Resurrection? Again, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Other

Job And Self-Esteem Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 1, 2021

Job's attitude toward himself forces us to wrestle with one of life's major issues, the issue of self-esteem. This is a complex issue because the whole world is in on it.

Cornelius Vanderbilt, the New York millionaire, back in 1853, entered the Moon Lake Lodge as the talk of the town. The chef was an Indian Chief named George Crum. He was one of the greatest chefs, but even he could not know everything. So when Vanderbilt ordered, what was then the newest craze ...read more

Scripture: Job 27:1-6

Streams From Lebanon (Song Of Solomon 4:15)

Contributed by James Dina on May 21, 2021

We are a "stream from Lebanon", to be dashed down many water falls and dashed forward with the irresistible force of God, sweeping everything away till we find perfect rest.

"A fountain of gardens, a well of living waters, and STREAMS FROM LEBANON" (Songs of Solomon 4:15) Ancient biblical Lebanon was one of the sweetest places in all the land of Canaan (Isaiah 29:17), which had a white, snow-capped mountain range (Jeremiah 18:14) whose upward movement ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 4:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Enemy's Plan To Stop You

Contributed by Richard Papafio on May 10, 2018

The devil will never try to stop you by force so you fight back strongly in the name of Jesus. He will use cunning and deceptive means to try to outwit you but our Jesus is greater.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: THE ENEMY'S PLAN TO STOP YOU Acts 4:15-17 King James Version (KJV) 15 But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves, 16 Saying, What shall we do to these men? for that indeed a notable miracle hath ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:15-17

Denomination: Charismatic

The Top 7 Lies You’ll Hear At College

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 8, 2014

Many young people go to college as Christians, but due to the secularism and the anti-Christian propaganda force-fed them, they become agnostics or atheists.They must become knowledgeable of the foundations of their Christian faith.

THE TOP 7 LIES YOU’LL HEAR AT COLLEGE INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHAT AISLE IS THE POLISH SAUSAGE ON? 1. People today over-react, especially about politically correct topics. There was a customer who asked, "In what aisle could I find the Polish sausage?" 2. The clerk asked, "Are you Polish?" ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Difficult Dilemma Of Death

Contributed by Richard Lankford on Jul 11, 2022

One of the most trying and penetrating moments of our lives come, when we are forced to face the reality that someone we have loved so closely and so dearly is no longer with us in this world.

Even for many of us, that have been saved... born again...and filled with the Scriptures from God's Word, there can come those moments in life, when it becomes difficult for us... to "Understand God". It's hard for us to understand - what God is doing!... It's hard for us to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9, Psalm 116:15

Denomination: Other

The Servant King

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Apr 11, 2025

This is good for Palm Sunday or any other Sunday. Jesus rides into town a humble King when people were expecting a conquering king... But Jesus conquered not through force but by being a humble servant..

INTRODUCTION (Walk slowly onto the platform with a thoughtful look. Pause.) If you knew your death was only days away, how would you spend your final week? Would you be hiding? Crying? Maybe you would be trying to bargain with God? Not Jesus… He rode into Jerusalem… And He didn’t ride in all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11, Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Demons: Agents Of Deception And Destruction Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on May 9, 2025

One of the most dangerous mistakes Christians can make is to either underestimate or overestimate the influence of demonic forces. While some ignore their presence altogether, others attribute every inconvenience to demonic activity

Demons: Agents of Deception and Destruction March 9, 2025 Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Mark 5:1-20; Revelation 16:13-14 Introduction: The Reality of Demonic Forces One of the most dangerous mistakes Christians can make is to either underestimate or overestimate the influence ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20, Revelation 16:13-14

Denomination: Brethren

The Permanence Of Love Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of love as a permanent, enduring force, greater than faith and hope, and emphasizes the importance of expressing this love to those around us, as guided by the teachings in 1 Corinthians and 1 John.

Welcome everyone! I’m so glad you’re here as we’re wrapping up our series Love God; Love People, where we’ve talked a lot about God’s love, the example Christ set for us, and the difficulty of loving others in the midst of sin and brokenness. Today, we’re tying it all together by looking at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, 1 John 4:8

Topics: Divine Love, Eternal Investment, Unfailing Consistency

Sermon Series: Love God Love People

Empowered To Win Spiritual Battles

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 11, 2025

Spiritual battles are real. Behind many physical struggles lie invisible forces working to oppose the plans of God for our lives. As believers, we must recognise that the Christian life is not a playground, but a battleground.

EMPOWERED TO WIN SPIRITUAL BATTLES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 6:10-12 Supporting Texts: 2 Corinthians 10:3–5, James 4:7, Romans 8:37, 1 Peter 5:8–9, Isaiah 54:17 INTRODUCTION: Spiritual battles are real. Behind many physical struggles lie invisible forces working to oppose the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reviving Our Faith: A Lesson From Elijah SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

A critical examination of many churches today shows signs of weakness, lethargy, and decline. The once vibrant fires of revival and renewal have dimmed or been obstructed by sin, personal desires, and evil forces.

The state of many churches today reveals weakness, apathy, and decline. The fires of revival and renewal have dimmed or been hindered by sin, worldly influences, and spiritual opposition. To bring about a change, we must repair the altar of the Lord. The altar serves as a meeting place between the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:30-39

Topics: Faith, Revival, Elijah

Pulling Down Strongholds

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jun 21, 2019

This is our introductory message on pulling down strongholds and we will be talking about a strategy that will make us more effective in that area. People who have bondages and especially when dealing with people who can't/won't endure sound doctrine.

Pulling Down Strongholds This is our introductory message on pulling down strongholds and we will be talking about a strategy that will make us more effective in that area. Especially when dealing with people who can't/won't endure sound doctrine. In general I think about negative ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-4, Jeremiah 1:10, 2 Timothy 4:3, Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Little Is Much

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 27, 2011

As we think about the trials, testing, and tasks we face, both in our church and personal lives, often we become disheartened feeling we have little to offer and what lies ahead is too great. But God will use our little in a great way if we will let Him.

When Little Is Much “Then He said, ‘To what shall we liken the kingdom of God? Or with what parable shall we picture it? It is like a mustard seed which, when it is sown on the ground, is smaller than all the seeds on earth; but when it is sown, it grows up and becomes greater than all herbs, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:30-32

Denomination: Baptist