Sermons on Freedom From Grudges:

Liberty In Christ

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 13, 2017

We must not abuse the freedom we have in Jesus Christ.

Liberty in Christ September 10, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not abuse the freedom we have in Jesus Christ. Focus Passage: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Key Passage: But take care that this liberty of yours does not somehow become a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

When Pigs Fly Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Nov 27, 2018

We take a look at Jesus and His encounter with the demonic called Legion. Through this encounter maybe we can find out what Jesus wants with us and how sometimes finding freedom can make us uncomfortable. We also can find that we need a relationship with Jesus in order to change

In today’s Scripture we find Jesus in the country of Gerasenes, where He encounters a man possessed by many demons. I think this guy would have probably been a frightening site, he ran around the tombs naked and cut himself with stones, we are told that when they tried to chain or shackle him he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Where Cometh Your Help: From Egypt Or From Heaven.

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Dec 5, 2011

You should be determined to depend only on God for help, and not seeking other gods or going in the way of the world.

WHERE COMETH YOUR HELP: FROM EGYPT OR FROM HEAVEN. STUDY TEXT: ISAIAH 31:1 INTRODUCTION - Help can be found in Egypt, but it is against the help from Heaven. - Egypt signifies bondage and worldliness. Seeking help from Egypt implies going outside the will of God to look for assistance - No matter ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 31:1, Isaiah 31:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

A New Perspective On Life: Romans 13:8 Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Aug 14, 2016

"We are not human beings having a spiritual experience, but spiritual beings having a human experience." Only the object and the subject have been changed in this observation, but the change in perspective is dramatic.Paul shows us a better view of life.

A New Perspective on Life Propers for The First Sunday in Advent Isaiah 28:14-22 Psalm 46 ALMIGHTY God, give us grace that we may cast away the works of darkness, and put upon us the armour of light, now in the time of this mortal life, in which thy Son Jesus Christ came to visit us in great ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Anglican

Be Free

Contributed by Minnie Johnson on Aug 29, 2025

The parable begins by telling us “ that at all times, people ought to pray and not lose heart.” The Lord is teaching us the lesson, that of being persistent, consistent, and unceasing in prayer.

The "Be Free" I want to discuss today refers to the freedom we have in God. In the parable found in Luke 18:1, Jesus aims to teach us that we should always pray and never give up. In the game of life, we must learn to persist and persevere in prayer. It is easy to feel depressed, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

The Revolutionary Power Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 2, 2004

God by his grace has given believers the power to forgive others when they have offended us. How do we do that? Why do we bother?

?The Revolutionary Power of Forgiveness When the first missionaries came to Alberta, Canada, they were savagely opposed by a young chief of the Cree Indians named Maskepetoon. But he responded to the gospel and accepted Christ. Shortly afterward, a member of the Blackfoot tribe killed his father. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14, Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does Evil Come From God, Or From Us?

Contributed by Matthew Oliver on Jan 10, 2002

The death of the innocent children in Bethlehem tells us much about evil in the world, and what we can offer the non-believers.

The Holy Innocents (The Eve of) Does Evil come from God, or from Us? Preached at Saint John the Evangelist, Cold Lake Octave of Epiphany, Evening Prayer, 10 January 2002 Matthew 2:13-18, Revelation 21:1-7 Collect: Almighty God, our heavenly Father, whose children suffered at the hands of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-18, Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Rewards From Men Vs. Rewards From God

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 3, 2005

Message discussing doing what is right for the applause of God rather than the applause of men.

Rewards from Men vs. Rewards from God Matthew 6:1-4 May 1, 2005 Introduction I heard about a man who went on a trip to Israel. He was about to enter the famous and impressive Mann Auditorium in Tel Aviv to take in a concert by the famed Israel Philharmonic. The man was admiring the unique ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Transfiguration--“God From God, Light From Light.”

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jul 6, 2017

At Mass, we pray that God will “bring us into the light of Your face.”

Transfiguration Jesus was transfigured; his physical appearance changed such that his face shone like the sun. “God from God, light from light.” In the book of Exodus, Moses’s “face shone because he had been talking with God” (Exodus 34:29). So we too can be filled with the presence of God, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Catholic

Praying From Victory (Praying From The New Covenant) Series

Contributed by Christabel N. Onuoha on Apr 21, 2023

The cross of Jesus Christ and His resurrection changed everything FOREVER! To know this is power. The strength of the enemy’s power over the believer is only to the extent of the knowledge of Christ and His finished work that you know.

Notice from my topic I did not say, Praying FOR victory, I said, Praying FROM victory. This is critical to underscore because, often times believers come to God in prayer with the notion or mentality of praying in order to obtain victory in the area of their need. This is not a New Testament or the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-6, 1 Corinthians 2:15-16, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Are To Get Wisdom From God Not From Man. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 13, 2021

Wisdom is supreme - so get wisdom. And whatever else you get, get understanding," says Proverbs 4:7

"Wisdom is supreme - so get wisdom. And whatever else you get, get understanding," says Proverbs 4:7. The Bible talks a lot about gaining wisdom and defines it by giving examples and then showcasing what happens when we don't act wisely. The book of Proverbs contrasts the wise and the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:10, Psalm 19:7, Proverbs 3:7

Overcoming Temptation Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 16, 2012

Knowing where temptation comes from helps us overcome it.

A man had just started a diet and was having a difficult time staying away from tempting treats. He had to go downtown (or uptown as they say here) and remembered that his route would take him past the bakery. And so he prayed, “Lord, if you want me to stop for a doughnut, let there be a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

No Condemnations Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 30, 2022

The Law of Moses was powerful to punish but powerless to forgive and redeem. The carnal mind leads to fulfilling the desires of the carnality. Spiritual minds long to fulfill the desires of spirituality. The mind directs the life of a person.

Romans 08:01-17 No Condemnations Romans 8:1-4 Freed from Sin and Death The Law of Moses was powerful to punish but powerless to forgive and redeem. God sent his son Jesus Christ to have the nature of the sinful man but without sin. However, he became the sin offering through his sacrifice. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Free Indeed Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 8, 2001

Three kinds of freedom from sin God gives us through the good news.

"Free at last, free at last; thank God Almighty we’re free at last." It’s been 37 years since Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. stood on the steps of the Washington Monument and uttered those words in his famous "I have a dream" speech. Next Monday we’ll be celebrating Dr. King’s birthday, and the birth ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11, Romans 8:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul’s Rebuke Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 31, 2018

Simon Peter turned from the freedom he had in Christ back to Judaism again.

September 28, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter II.B.4.b: Paul’s Rebuke (2.14) Galatians 2.14 (KJV) 14 But when I saw that they were not straightforward about the truth of the gospel, I said to Peter before them all, “If you, being a Jew, live in the manner ...read more

Denomination: Baptist