Sermons on Freedom From Bondage:

Chosen From The Beginning

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Sep 26, 2004

God’s foreknowledge is the foundation upon which He established His eternal purpose of grace.

CHOSEN FROM THE BEGINNING “But we should always give thanks to God for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God has chosen you from the beginning for salvation through sanctification by the Spirit and faith in the truth.” II Thessalonians 2:13 (NASB) INTRODUCTION God, knowing the end from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

Learn From Zacchaeus Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 4, 2013

Do not be a "know-it-all" Christian but learn from Zacchaeus.

Let us continue our worship by learning from God’s Word. Please open your Bibles to Luke 18…. Look again at v18-23….. We noted last week that this ruler thought he was going to heaven because he had done the best he could in the sight of men. But because he lacked full ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Darkness To Light Series

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Oct 16, 2007

If by birth and by nature we have a lack of light, we don’t understand, don’t recognize, don’t receive the Light, how awesome it is that by simply believing the gospel we receive the light of Jesus Christ.

John 1:5-9 The four gospels record the earthly life of Jesus Christ, and each one presents a different view of Him. Matthew: King of the Jews, Son of David, Heir of Israel’s throne Mark: Servant of God, the perfect Workman of God – the text in Mark brings out the characteristics of His service ...read more

Scripture: John 1:5-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lie Of Legalism Series

Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 18, 2009

God’s grace will free us from legalism so that we can freely follow Christ to the glory of God.

INTRODUCTION Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians chapter 2. We’ll read verses 16-23 this morning as we continue in the letter to the Colossians. READ COLOSSIANS 2:16-23 / PRAY At the beginning of this chapter, Paul said that he had a great struggle for the Colossian believers (and for us). ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: *other

Faith Sighing Series

Contributed by David Scudder on May 6, 2012

Habakkuk does not deliver a message as much as he solves a problem. In chapter one we hear a sob, but chapter three ends with a song. Habakkuk's struggled with the same kind of problems we deal with today. Why doesn't God punish the wickedness we see ever

Purpose: To assure believers that God will ultimately use the wicked for our good and His glory. Aim: I want the listener to hate their own sin and pray for revival in our country. INTRODUCTION: The book of Habakkuk is unique. This prophet does not speak to his own people or to a foreign nation, ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dead To Sin; Alive To God (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 23, 2008

How do we reject sin and enter the real life God wishes for us?

Should we continue in sin in order that grace may abound? 2By no means! How can we who died to sin go on living in it? 3Do you not know that all of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into his death? 4Therefore we have been buried with him by baptism into death, so that, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Are We Released From The Law? Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 29, 2021

Some Christians totally disregard the law, saying we have been released from it, and it is not even to be obeyed in the spirit. Where do people get that idea from?

Some Christians totally disregard the law, saying we have been released from it, and it is not even to be obeyed in the spirit. Where do people get that idea from? But now we have been released from the Law, having died to that by which we were bound, so that we serve in newness of the Spirit and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:6

Denomination: Baptist

It's Still About Your Heart

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Aug 27, 2009

Ordinary Proper 17: A continuation of last weeks lesson about the need for new hearts. Here Jesus directs his words at the disciples (and us) as he shares the darkness in the human heart.

A couple of cows were grazing in a lovely pasture. They were standing by a fence alongside a road. Right in front of them passes a large semi truck. It was hauling a bright, shiny, chrome tanker trailer. On the side of the trailer - printed in big red letters - were the words: “Grade A Milk. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:14-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Sins Against The Holy Spirit: Resisting Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on May 22, 2011

Even though the Holy Spirit may be a mystery, it does have history. Even though the Holy Spirit may seem painful, it is profitable. Even though the Holy Spirit may seem distant, it is distinctively God.

The Cross cancels Sin Sunday, March 1, 2009 Sins against the Holy Spirit: Resisting Acts 7: 51 – 60 As we move through this Lenten Season, I believe we should drop the pretense of Journeying with Jesus Christ to the Cross and thank God that the Cross cancels Sin. A preacher at the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51-60

Denomination: Baptist

Ex-Men

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 8, 2011

How we can be Satan's ex.

Ex-Men John 3:1-7 “There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. Jesus answered and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Rick Hope on Aug 27, 2006

We learn from the Children of Israel that it’s in times when we are in our most despair that God wants to teach us something.

It was a great day for the Children of Israel! They affirmed a new covenant with God, recognizing they were embarking on a new life. They were no longer slaves in Egypt. They could be their own nation again. But it would mean some changes. It would mean switching some thinking. It would mean new ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

From Grace To Grass

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 11, 2021

How to degrade yourself

1. Be your own master! Own yourself! Whoever came up with that word accountability? Everyone and everything should account to you but you don’t report to anyone after all, what they know. Think of the possibilities. Just meditate deeply, or if that’s too much work see a shrink or some eastern new ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-29

Sin And The Christian Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 30, 2008

In this text we notice that even Christians still struggle with sin.

Scripture Billy Sunday was a well-known evangelist at the start of the 20th century. In preparation for a series of evangelistic services in a large city, Sunday wrote a letter to the Mayor of that city in which he asked for the names of individuals whom the Mayor knew had spiritual problems and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Dignity Of Man Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 9, 2013

The dignity of man affirmed by God in Scripture contrasts with the attitude of ancient and modern pagan cultures

Monday of 5th Week in Course February 11, 2013 Our Lady of Lourdes Gaudium et Spes “As many as touched the fringe of His garment were healed.” On this World Day of the Sick, it is particularly appropriate to look at the healing power and history of Jesus as it is displayed in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:53-56

Denomination: Catholic

Legion’s Legacy—1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 12, 2002

Jesus encountered a demoniac in the country of the Gerasenes/Gadarenes. Demons in close association with people leave their mark upon humanity. What is the legacy of demonic influence? ...of demons in close association with people? Part 1 of a 2-part

LEGION’S LEGACY—Luke 8:26-39 Jesus encountered a demoniac in the country of the Gerasenes/Gadarenes. Demons in close association with people leave their mark upon humanity. What is the legacy of demonic influence? ...of demons in close association with people? 1—Legion’s Legacy is SQUALOR ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist