Sermons on Freedom From Bondage:

Freedom: Free, But Costly

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 28, 2012

Memorial Day sermon with a Gospel message.

Freedom: Free, but Costly Chuck Sligh May 27, 2012 POWERPOINT: There is a PowerPoint presentation for this sermon available by requesting it from me at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: John 15:13 – “Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

"Freedom In A Prison Cell"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 4, 2010

Are we able to rejoice, even when the times get rough? Or does our faith depend on everything “going our way?” There is a cotton-candy like view of Christianity that promises all health and wealth, but it melts away when reality strikes.

Acts 16:16-34 “Freedom in a Prison Cell” There is a lot to be learned from the example of Christians who live in third-world countries, and don’t have the freedom we might often take for granted. Will Willimon tells the story of a Bishop from Angola who came to visit America a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Sermon On Freedom In Blindness

Contributed by William Meakin on Apr 18, 2025

Blindness is defined in its primary interpretation as the condition of becoming sightless due to injury, disease, or a congenital condition.

José Saramago, a Portuguese writer once remarked: “Why did we become blind? I don't know, perhaps one day we'll find out. Do you want me to tell you what I think? Yes, do. I don't think we did go blind, I think we are blind, blind but seeing. Blind people who can see, but do not ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8, 1 John 2:11, Revelation 3:17, 2 Corinthians 4:4

Limiting Freedom With Love Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 12, 2005

In this sermon we notice a restatement of our freedom in Christ. Then, we shall notice some limitations on our freedom. Finally, we shall observe some guidelines for our balance.

Scripture The pastor had heard the story so many times that listening to it again evoked a strange mixture of anger and despair. Although the names, dates, and places had changed, the story’s theme remained the same: one of his parishioners, Phil, had caused another Christian to stumble. This ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Understanding Financial Freedom

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 2, 2013

You are 100% financially free if you can support yourself without having to actively do anything to earn an income for the rest of your life. Different people have a different understanding of what financial freedom really is

Understanding Financial Freedom You are 100% financially free if you can support yourself without having to actively do anything to earn an income for the rest of your life. DEFINITIONS Different people have a different understanding of what financial freedom really is and define financial ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-19

Denomination: Charismatic

Sermon On Trust And Freedom

Contributed by William Meakin on Mar 20, 2022

Trust could be said to have a symbiotic relationship with freedom, without one the other is difficult to find.

Robert C. Solomon, an American-born philosopher and author once remarked: “Trust is not bound up with knowledge so much as it is with freedom, the openness to the unknown.” Proverbs 3:5 states: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.” Galatians 5:1 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:2, James 1:2-4, 1 Peter 2:16, Psalm 37:5

Faith, Freedom, And The Future

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 13, 2009

God is always giving the gift of freedom. In revolutionary times, value the past, know that the present is incomplete, step forward in faith for the future.

God is always ready to give the gift of freedom. The one thing you can be sure that God is always about is freedom, freeing His people from the things which hold them back. In every time and place, our God is working to give the gift of freedom. When He does that, we call it a revolution. We see ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking Forgiveness And Freedom Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 6, 2022

Part of a Lenten Sermon Series on people in the gospels who seek out Jesus. This week reflect on “Seeking Forgiveness and Freedom.” We hear the story of two very different people and how forgiveness affects their hearts and lives.

April 6, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Luke 7:36-50 Seeking Forgiveness and Freedom Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Tonight we conclude our Lenten series called “Seekers.” Each week we’ve reflected on stories ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Lutheran

Soldiers Fighting For Freedom Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 23, 2007

Describes our spiritual battles, & the armor and weapons the Lord provides. Expanded outline. Suitable for July 4th

SOLDIERS FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM: IN IT TO WIN IT “This past week we celebrated Independence Day. On the 4th of July each year, we remember the signing of our Declaration of Independence. There were 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence, either on that day or shortly thereafter. Some ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Walk In True Freedom Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 27, 2025

If you have been freed by Jesus, you are free indeed!

Walk in True Freedom March 23, 2025, Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: If you have been freed by Jesus, you are free indeed! Focus Passage: Galatians 5:1-15 Supplemental Passage: "So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed. (John ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The High Cost Of Freedom

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 27, 2006

"What good thing must I do to get eternal life?" What good stuff do I got to do to go to heaven? Jesus responds with: "Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only One who is good."

The High Cost of Freedom INTRODUCTION: It was once said, "We gain freedom when we have paid the full price...." A mother of a young soldier leaving for Vietnam never to return told his mother as he departed: "Freedom has a price, but whatever that price is, we must be willing to pay it." Freedom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Strange Way Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Apr 13, 2010

Relationships and mutual submission is what brings about freedom rather than captivity.

I f you've served in the armed forces you attended a multi-week camp even which was meant to acquaint you with a new way of living your life. This new way of life included, as Sgt. Hulka so elaborately said in the movie Stripes, " I'm gonna teach every last one of you how to eat, sleep, walk, talk, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Celebrating True Freedom Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Oct 14, 2016

We often change the way we use words over time. One such word is freedom. Today we see what it means to really be free. Sermon originally presented on Independence Day.

Our language is constantly changing, words take on new meanings, while a word may mean one thing to this person over here, it might mean something completely different. Sometimes that word takes on different connotation because of something that has happened in our lives. Irene Hannon wrote a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Freedom Ring!

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jul 5, 2008

Opening Sermon at Oakton UMC

Let Freedom Ring! 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time (A) Matthew 11:25-30 "Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest" Matthew 11:28 Shall we pray: O Lord, we pray, speak in this place, in the calming of our minds and in the longing of our hearts, by the words of my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Methodist

Road Tests For Freedom Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 1, 2015

First Corinthians chapters 8-10 give us 3 road tests to use so we don't misuse our freedoms. Love is better than knowledge. Rewards are more important than our rights. And Obedience is better than over-confidence.

Road Tests for Freedom (1 Corinthians 8-10) INTRODUCTION: We’re in a series called Road Trip with Paul and today we’re looking at a part of a letter Paul wrote to the church at Corinth. Paul had spent about a year and a half in Corinth, establishing a church in that thriving Port ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ