Sermons on Free Will:

Paul's View On Slavery

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Nov 3, 2013

Out of creation God perfectly designed us to be one with Him and all were equally with others

Introduction God reveals to us that he created man in his image, a spirit endowed with attributes resembling His own: to reason, to form rule of right, to manifest various emotions, to will, to act, and He gave man a body suited to such a spirit, that He created man “male and female,” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Thessalonians - Who? When? Why? Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Sep 13, 2019

Through this message we learn about the historical situation which lead to the planting of the Thessalonian church, and the purpose of Paul writing 1 Thessalonians.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/strong-and-ready/ Message 1 Thessalonians 1:1 Who? When? Why? The year is 51AD. In that year the plans for, what is known, as the second missionary journey of Paul start to take place. You can read all about this journey in Acts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1, Acts 17:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Abiding In Liberty

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 3, 2016

As Americans we enjoy specific liberties associated with being a citizen of this great country. Believers also enjoy great liberty in Christ. Such liberty requires restraint and comes with great responsibility.

Abiding in Liberty Galatians 5: 13-18 Tomorrow we celebrate a special day in America – Independence Day. While many may not pause to reflect on the significance of the holiday, it stands in remembrance of a special event that separates America from other nations. We celebrate the day we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Baggage Claims PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to shed their burdens, resist sin, and persevere in their Christian journey, relying on Christ's strength and grace.

Good morning, beloved family of God. We gather together today, not as strangers or mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, bound by a love that transcends all earthly understanding. As we prepare to open God's Word together, let us be reminded of the profound truth that we are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Topics: Baggage

Why Christians Do Not Observe The Sabbath PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon explores the transformation from the Old Covenant's bondage to the freedom and life found in the New Covenant through Christ's sacrifice.

Good morning, my dear family in Christ. It's always a joy to gather together in the Lord's presence, to seek His wisdom, His guidance, and His comfort. Today, we gather not just as individuals, but as a community, bound by the love of Christ, to reflect on the profound truths of our faith. We are ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34, Hebrews 8:7-13, Ephesians 2:14-16, Colossians 2:13-16

Topics: Old Covenant, New Covenant

Responsiliberty PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to explore the freedom we have in Christ (and as Americans), and to understand the responsibilities that come with that freedom in order to live as a testimony to God's love and grace.

Good morning, brothers and sisters in Christ! Today, we'll take a few minutes to explore the intersection of our freedom in Christ, the freedom we enjoy as Americans, and the responsibilities that come with that freedom. What a fitting sermon topic as we prepare for the 4th of July this week. Max ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-16

Topics: Freedom, Responsibility

It's Time For A Revolution (Part Iii) Series

Contributed by J. Martin on Apr 28, 2005

Today, we continue our study of the word revolution and we concentrate on its final meaning: “The overthrow or renunciation of one government or ruler and the substitution of another by the governed.” Throughout history, we’ve seen many situations in wh

For the past two weeks we have learned that a revolution is the action by a celestial body of going around in an orbit. It also has the connotation of a sudden, radical and complete change. Thus, we established it is time for a revolution in our lives because we have orbited too far away from God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

That Was Then This Is Now

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

To show the glory of the New Covenant God has made with us.

Title: That Was Then This Is Now Text: Hebrews 9-10 Theme: To show the glory of the New Covenant God has made with us. Introduction: What is a Covenant? It is an agreement between two. Marriage is a covenant. Tonight we want to focus on Hebrews 9-10 to see the glorious agreement God has ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 5, 2006

Examines the freedom we enjoy as Christians and the responsibility we have to share that freedom with others. Expanded outline.

FREEDOM This week we celebrate Independence Day, the 4th of July. On that day 230 years ago, the founding fathers of our nation signed the Declaration of Independence. In that document, the founders of our nation said, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:30-36

Denomination: Baptist

Ransom

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 25, 2005

When we think of ransom in a religious sense, especially in Christianity, we think of ransom as a deliverance from sin or its penalty. And yet, someone has to pay for the sin, do they not? As we find in the passage today, Jesus has paid a huge ransom fo

RANSOM Hebrews 9:11-15 INTRODUCTION... Ransom Ransom, is an action packed drama thriller that came out in 1996 starring Mel Gibson and Rene Russo and directed by Ron Howard. The movie focuses on Mel Gibson’s character, Tom Mullen, a rich airline owner, is shocked when his son is kidnapped. He is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do These Stones Mean?

Contributed by Billy Ricks on May 24, 2008

When God took the children of Israel across the river Jordan he called them to set up memorial stones. The stones caution us to remember, they challenge us to recount, and they call us to respond.

Intro: There was a rumor circulating in Washington some time ago that Osama Bin Laden had died and gone to Heaven. As the story goes, when he arrived in Paradise, Osama was greeted by George Washington who slapped him across the face and yelled, "How dare you attack the nation I helped conceive!" ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The "Gos" Pill Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 5, 2010

An evangelistic sermon on the gospel. Discuss the "P's" of the gospel

Sermon for 10/3/2010 1 Corinthians 15:1-8 The “Gos” Pill HoHum: One day this week I was looking for something in our medicine cabinet at home.  I was amazed to see how many different types of pills there were in there.  I've brought a few examples to show you this morning.  Take a few ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom Is Already Ours Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 5, 2015

We cannot go back into a life of slavery (mainly because we would enjoy our sin). Do we wish to become slaves again? If not; we need to listen to the Word; to not be a slave; we need to live completely for Christ ... in total submission.

Freedom is Already Ours Galatians, Part 9 Galatians 4:21 – 5:1 Introduction - Purpose of the letter 1. To teach 2. To correct 3. To point us to Jesus - Recap from last week: - IMP: We ought to be able to show the world who we serve by our actions/words - This is the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Grace #8: Adoption And Freedom From Bondage

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 11, 2013

A simple Bible study in Galatians 4, looking at our adoption into God's family, and freedom from bondage.

GREAT GRACE & FREEDOM #8: ADOPTION AND FREEDOM FROM BONDAGE OPENING QUOTE: “One of the tragedies of legalism is that it gives the appearance of spiritual maturity when, in reality, it leads the believer back into a “second childhood” of Christian experience.” (Warren ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-31

Denomination: *other

Fear

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Aug 2, 2013

We have not been given a spirit of fear. Fear is destructive.

Fear 2 Timothy 1:6/9 – Psalms 34:1/4 Fear is not of God, it is destructive, to be fearful and always dreading that which has terror can cause panic with great trepidation. Notice the words that I used, fright, terror, dread, panic and trepidation. All synonyms of the word fear. Fear my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-9

Denomination: *other