Sermons on Free Will: showing 871-885 of 60,591

Forward In Faith 5: You Can’t Earn Salvation A Communion Reflection

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 15, 2013

God has given us the freedom to accept or reject his Grace. God makes this offer because He loves us. He loves us unconditionally. He doesn’t love us because we’re perfect. He loves us in spite of the fact we’re not perfect.

Maybe you try to live a good life, maybe you even try to live a godly life. Maybe you try your hardest to remain faithful, to be an obedient disciple of Jesus. Maybe sometimes that is easier said than done. ---- Maybe its safe for me to assume that we all seek to at least keep the 10 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

If God Is Sovereign, Why Is Life Such A Mess? Series

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Aug 11, 2014

God's Sovereignty raises some honest questions about life in this world.

Christians declare that there is a God and He (being an involved Creator) is in charge. His power is absolute. In fact, if there was some area over which God was not in charge, He would not be God because at least in that one area there would in a sense be a power that was over Him (thus making ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Great Freedoms In Christ Sermon Iv: Freedom From Want Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 11, 2019

Christians have been set free to flee the selfish desires of evil doers who prey upon us, so as to become the person God wants us to be and enjoy the abundant life Christ wants us to live!

FOUR GREAT FREEDOMS IN CHRIST SERMON IV: FREEDOM FROM WANT If I had to pick one of the many adages that I grew up with - the one that stands out more than the rest - I suppose it would be the admonition from my mother: “Nobody ever gets everything they want.” It ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

The Early Bird Gets The Worm

Contributed by David Roth on Mar 10, 2015

Proper 20 (A). We toil and struggle against sin, to live righteously, But it does not give us life. Christ gives to us freely and aboundantly, all we need for this life and the next.

J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “The early bird gets the worm” In our text today, Jesus tells His disciples another parable about the Kingdom of Heaven. You will recall that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Choose You This Day Series

Contributed by Tim White on Mar 11, 2015

The legacy of Choice has not been a great one for mankind. However, Jesus changes our opportunity to choose life by His wonderful gift.

Choose This Day… Ephesians 5:6-14 “In the beginning, God created the heaven and the earth…” God built on the earth a garden, named Eden. In the garden He placed the first man and woman. Also in the garden, He place a tree… The tree was the tree of Knowledge of Good ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Face To Face With Divine Generosity Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Mar 19, 2015

The greatest defining moment in life is when you make a commitment to receive the gift of eternal life.

DEFINING MOMENTS – PART FIVE FACE TO FACE WITH DIVINE GENEROSITY JOHN 3:16-18 (PAGE 752 - DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2015) Introduction: Today we are focusing on the most important defining moment in life; when you, as a person created by God, understand the amazing, sacrificial generosity of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Privileges Of An Apostle Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 9, 2019

Paul faced severe criticism; false brethren questioned his Apostleship, and they were constantly assaulting his character and attacking his reputation; particularly here at Corinth.

January 16, 2013 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Topic #7: Questions Concerning Christian Freedom, 1 Corinthians 8.1-11.1 Lesson 7.3: Privileges of an Apostle Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9.1-6 1 Cor 9.1-6 (KJV) 1 Am I not an Apostle? am I not free? have I not seen Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Plugged In

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Jul 25, 2013

Christ is all we need. Through his death on the cross, Christ shamed all the powers of this world and offered us forgiveness and new life! Will we accept this amazing gift?

In my relatively limited years as a student of theology and a pastor, I have learned a lot. Some things I learned in the classroom, some things I learned on the job, and some insights have just sort of emerged as I study different parts of the Bible in different contexts and from different ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-19

Denomination: United Methodist

See That No One Misses

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 18, 2014

3 times in the Bible people were said to “miss” or come short of the grace of God. This means THEY DIDN’T MAKE IT TO HEAVEN! Let's look at them and see if maybe we might be in the same danger.

SEE THAT NO ONE MISSES Hebrews 12:14-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: GROUND SIRLOIN ON SALE 1. It was a holiday weekend when a man walked into a butcher shop that had a sign in the window saying, "Ground Sirloin: 29 cents per pound.” 2. “Wow!” He exclaimed, “that’s the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Not A Hoof Shall Be Left Behind!”

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 1, 2021

Pharaoh tried 4 compromises to keep Israel slaves of sin, but Moses said, "We won't leave one hoof behind!" We shouldn't leave one SIN unconquered, one BLESSING unclaimed, or one SOUL unsaved!

“NOT A HOOF SHALL BE LEFT BEHIND!” Ex. 10:26 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A family from Houston bought a ranch out in West Texas. Some friends went to see them a month later. They asked, “Have you named your ranch yet?” 2. The father said, “Well, I wanted to call it the “Flying W, but my wife ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 10:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Contending With The Spirit Of Python

Contributed by James May on Aug 31, 2022

The enemy of our souls would love nothing more than to squeeze the spiritual life out of the church, but we have the power of the Holy Ghost and the Word of God to give us victory over the spirit of Python.

Contending with the Spirit of Python In the Book of Acts we see a record of the early ministries of the Apostles and the spreading of the gospel of Jesus Christ throughout the known world. On the Day of Pentecost, when the Holy Ghost came in and ignited a Holy Spiritual Fire in the hearts of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-18, Leviticus 19:31, Leviticus 20:27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessed Is He

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 11, 2022

What is God’s attitude towards a world that rejects the Gospel? Does He force people to believe against their wills? Let’s look at Luke 13:31-35.

What is God’s attitude towards a world that rejects the Gospel? Does He force people to believe against their wills? Let’s look at Luke 13:31-35. Get Out “On that very day some Pharisees came, saying to Him, ‘Get out and depart from here, for Herod wants to kill You.’ ” (Luke 13:31 NKJV) This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Freedom's Gospel Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 22, 2016

If you want to be free from your sin, don't believe in a different, distorted or damned gospel. Believe in the divine Gospel that Jesus sets the believer free!

Several years ago (December 2008), I had the opportunity to go to Belarus to teach church multiplication to young Belarussians getting ready to plant churches in various parts of the country. I had about a hundred pages of notes for the students, so I looked into translating them into Russian. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Holding The Banner Of Truth

Contributed by Bill Mostrales on Sep 29, 2014

And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. Holman Christian Standard Bible You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.

Holding the Banner of Truth Text: John 8:32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. Holman Christian Standard Bible You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. I. Holding fast to the word of life ( Phil. 2:16 ) Life means - The period between the birth and ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32

Denomination: Church Of God

Helps For The Hazards Of Freedom Or I’m Free…help! Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

While grace sets us free, it carries a lot of hazards. Here are some helps with those hazards

Some dogs chase cars. Have you ever wondered what would happen if a dog ever caught one? What would he do with it? -This sort of thing actually happened. Imagine, if you will, that you’re a racing greyhound. You have spent your entire life being trained to chase an electric bunny that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ