Sermons on Free Choice:

The Seven Causes Of Suffering Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 12, 2021

We need to look at suffering from the point of view of the great Christian thinkers of the centuries, and not lock ourselves into any one simple theory that ends up making God the culprit.

Someone has said that half truths are whole lies. One of the greatest causes for conflicts and misunderstanding among Christians through the ages has been over enthusiasm for a half truth. People will take an idea that has a portion of the truth and wrap it up in a box and say it is The Truth. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-17

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

Marijuana Use: Willingly Walking Into Bondage

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Feb 1, 2014

What's really behind the movement in America to legalize marijuana? Why do we want to sanction people being put into bondage to a substance and in a broader sense sin? This is very troubling as Christians seem to be having a hard time standing against sin

A couple of weeks ago I preached a message on the Christian views on legalizing marijuana in America. If you’ll recall, I wasn’t very supportive of the idea. The notion that we can legalize sin and somehow make state sanctioning of sin a good thing despite the fact that legalizing ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

How Can A Loving God Send People To Hell? Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 11, 2014

This sermon seeks to answer the question, “How can a loving God send people to hell?”

How Can a Loving God Send People to Hell? 2 Peter 3:8-13 Millions believe that God is loving and merciful, but also that He has condemned millions to suffer torment for all eternity. What do you believe? Light a match, then hold your finger in its tiny flame for five seconds. What happens? You'll ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-13

Denomination: Methodist

Sheep And Goats

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 21, 2013

One day the Lord will separate the sheep from the goats. One day we will answer to God for our actions and our decisions.

Sheep and Goats Matthew 25:31-25:46 Introduction- Please turn to Matthew 25:31-25:46. This chapter is a conclusion to what they call the Olivet Discourse in which Jesus reveals the truth of His second coming, and the gathering of believers and the judgment of the wicked and the lost. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Nazarene

Limiting Freedom For Higher Purpose Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018

Message 24 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message continue an exploration of Paul's admonition to be willing to limit our exercise of freedom in Christ for higher purposes.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Self-limited Liberty for the Gospel’s Sake 1 Cor 9:1-23 Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 II. Responses to specific inquiries A. Concerning marriage 7 B. Concerning the voluntary limitation of Christian liberty 8-11:1 1. To avoid ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Good, Better, Best

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 26, 2004

There is a good life, a better life and a best life.

INTRO.- We’re all given choices in life. Some good, some better and some best. ILL.- The college faculty was in their annual meeting when, suddenly, an angel appears. Turning to the Dean, the angel said, "I will grant you one of three choices -- infinite wisdom, infinite wealth or infinite ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Singles Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008

How to live life as a single person

Real Life: playing Your Part – Singles Being Single can be Good Reduced Financial responsibilities Reduced Time responsibilities What to do when… Single by Choice Use increased Time available to Grow in the Lord Serve the Lord What to do when… Single by Circumstance Pray for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Insecure Grace Series

Contributed by Dave Vance on Jan 20, 2019

The identity crisis that grace can cause

Who do you think you are? That question is identity-shaping, life-altering, eternity-affecting. How would you describe yourself? How do you introduce yourself? How do you perceive yourself? That’s the greatest question you will ever ask yourself? It’s your identity…and the truest of what you think ...read more

"how To Change Your Mind"

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 27, 2019

Happy New Year! I think we would all agree this morning that the Bible is the most important book ever written. I read a total of 72 books last year including the Bible. I love to read. I read many interesting books but none of them compare to God’s word.

“How to Change your Mind” Matthew 5:6; Romans 12:1-2 Happy New Year! I think we would all agree this morning that the Bible is the most important book ever written. I read a total of 72 books last year including the Bible. I love to read. I read many interesting books but none of them compare to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Way In Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 21, 2009

About Paul’s definition of "freedom."

With each passing year in which our country celebrates it’s independence.. it’s freedom… a cry intensifies for the current generation of citizens to not take their freedom for granted. It’s noted that those who have come to enjoy freedom… can fall back to enslavement and tyranny because they ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Change That Comes With Church Growth

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 10, 2009

A shorter midweek message that might help other churches in dealing with some of the potential problems they must deal with in growing from a very small to a medium sized church in a short period of time.

We all have choices in life. Some choices lead us into good times, while others will lead us into bad times. And considering that we are free to make whichever choice we want, we should be very careful and use much wisdom, because most choices, good or bad, have far reaching consequences that we ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: *other

The Tears Of A Crown Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Feb 18, 2008

Lessons we can learn from Jesus’ tears.

Intro>In the 1972 Presidential Primary race, Edmund Muskie seemed well on his way to becoming the Democrats’ nominee for President. However, the Manchester Union Leader published what came to be known as “the Canuck Letter,” which stated that Muskie had made disparaging remarks about Canadians, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:32-41

Denomination: Baptist

Get Off The Fence! Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Joshua #8

GET OFF THE FENCE! Joshua 24:14-28 Put yourself in this situation: You’ve just learned from your Dr. that you only have a few weeks to live. Your pastor, knowing of your situation, invites you to give a farewell address to your church. What do you tell him? What do you tell the church? ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Way That Seems Right..."

Contributed by Tony Searles on Jul 25, 2002

The Bible tells us that there is a way that SEEMS right to man, but in the end it leads to destruction. How do we avoid doing it? There are a few simple principles.

STAND & READ - Proverbs 14:12-14 ?There is a way which seems right to a man, but its end is the way of death. [13] Even in laughter the heart may be in pain, and the end of joy may be grief. [14] The backslider, in heart, will have his fill of his own ways; but a good man will be satisfied ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12-14, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Other