Sermons on Freedom In Christ:

A Heart With A Desire For God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 16, 2013

In Acts 13:22 after God raised David up to be king of Israel He gave this testimony about David, “I have found in David the son of Jesse a man after My heart, who will do all My will.” You and I need a heart like David, a heart that has a desire for God.

A Heart with a Desire for God Acts 13:13-22 The Bible declares in Psalm 10:4 that the unsaved do not normally think about God. They don’t give Him the time of day: there’s no room for Him in their lives or mind until trouble or tragedy strikes. Sadly, if we are honest, Christians fair ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Crises Of Being A Father

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Oct 17, 2013

This sermon says that we should honor the father because of the many crises they need to overcome.

CRISES OF BEING A FATHER Luke 15:11–32 (NIV) ILLUSTRATION Bill Cosby once observed, "If the new American father feels bewildered and even defeated, let him take comfort from the fact that whatever he does in any fathering situation has a fifty percent chance of being right." The reason I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Mary's Visit To Elizabeth

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Dec 17, 2019

God asked Mary to take on an amazing challenge and he provided Elizabeth to be her encourager.

In the old days, theaters only had one screen. So on the marquee out front there would be the name of the one movie they were showing and they would be able to add the name of one or two of the main actors in the movies, the stars. So far we have looked at the two main actors in the story of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-46

Christmas Sunday 2019 - Who Are The Wise Men? Series

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Dec 21, 2019

In the account of the Wise Men in Matthew 2 we see a grand variety of characters. All who are living can be placed somewhere in the spectrum of characters ranging from Herod to the Magi. Let's examine ourselves to see where we fit into the narrative.

Christmas Sunday 2019 – Who Are the Wise Men? Please stand as we read our newest memory Scripture together … Jude 1:24-25 “To Him who is able to keep you from stumbling and to present you before His glorious presence without fault and with great joy – “To the only God our Savior be glory, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, John 14:6, Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Nazarene

The Ponderings Of Mary And Joseph

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 23, 2019

A pre Christmas message thinking about what Mary and Joseph may have discussed on the 97mile journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem, concluding with the "gospel" message.

In Jesus Holy Name December 20, 2019 Text: Matthew 1:20b-21 Advent IV - Redeemer “The Ponderings of Joseph and Mary” Well, it's almost Christmas Day. I hope most of the rushing around is over for you. Therefore, I'm going to work under the assumption that your Christmas cards ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Shechemites Quarrel With Abimelech Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 2, 2020

Abimelech reigned, after a sort, for three years without any disturbance; he did not do any good for his country, but he was content as long he enjoyed the title and dignity of a king, and not only the Shechemites but many other places paid him respect.

Chapter 40 The Shechemite’s Quarrel With Abimelech [Judges 9.22-9.25] Scripture: Judges 9:22-25 (KJV) 22 When Abimelech had reigned three years over Israel, 23 Then God sent an evil spirit between Abimelech and the men of Shechem; and the men of Shechem dealt treacherously with ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

You Change Your Mind Like A Girl Changes Clothes

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Dec 22, 2014

Meatanoia - what it means to "change our mind"

“John the Baptiser appeared in the Wilderness, announcing a baptism for repentance of sins” Do any of you have one of those relatives you get a bit embarrassed about inviting over for Christmas Dinner. You “love them dearly” because they are related to you, but well… ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

Fear God, And Nothing Else!

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 24, 2014

This was designed as a New Years sermon to teach Christians what is an appropriate fear and what is not. Biblical texts are also explored showing the blessings associated with proper fear of God.

Fear God … and nothing else! Proverbs 1:7 INTRODUCTION: Happy New Year! The beginning of a new year is a good time for new beginnings. What have you decided to start fresh on this year? A change in attitude? A new diet? A new budget? A new exercise regimen? Whatever resolutions we ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Grow Stronger Than Our Enemies

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 28, 2014

To show that as children of GOD, we are growing stronger and stronger against our enemies and our enemies are growing weaker and weaker.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you growing stronger and stronger against your enemies? Yes II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that as children of GOD, we are growing stronger and stronger against our enemies and our enemies are growing weaker and weaker. IV. TEXT: Judges 4:24 ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

R U A Treasure Hunter Series

Contributed by Tim May on Dec 29, 2014

Someone else is receiving a blessing if you choose to bury your treasure.

Do you know where the most expensive piece of real estate on this planet is located? Cemeteries. 6 feet into the ground is buried all kinds of treasure. Dreams that were never pursued, books that were never written, songs that were never sung, inventions that were never pursued, churches that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-45

Denomination: Methodist

Who You Gonna Call?

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Oct 28, 2018

When we are distress, when we need leadership, who do we call upon? Can a few Good men and women save us?

Who You Gonna Call? The Title is taken from a 1984 hit song from the movie Ghostbusters. When we are in trouble, when we need help, when we want to be saved from something, we generally turn to good men/ women; don’t we? It is natural for us to take the help of Good Men (I will use the masculine ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 14:12-20, John 14:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Want Greatness? Don't Let Past Mistakes Define You

Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Oct 29, 2017

Using an example of Moses we can never allow our past mistakes to be our limitation.

Want Greatness? Don’t Let Your Past mistakes Define You Deut, 34 : 1 _ 12 One of my favorite movies is the Pursuit of Happyness staring Wills Smith. It is a movie portrayal of the story of Chris Gardener. Raised in the United States foster care system because his mother was in jail, he struggled as ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 34:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Looking At The Report

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 7, 2017

Moses sent twelve into the land and only two did what they were told. The ten others were writing their own report instead of seeing what the Lord was giving them.

Looking at the report… Numbers 14 Introduction- Listen to these words…Report, Rebel, Restore, Revive, rebel and Remnant, and restoration.. What do all of these words have in common besides the obvious of starting with the letter R? They are words that would describe what is going on right now ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

A Way Back

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Nov 14, 2017

The way back to God after having sinned against Him is to offer Him a contrite and broken heart. God disciplines those He loves out of mercy in order to bring us back into a faithful relationship with Him.

TAKING SHORTCUTS Jeremiah 3:3-5 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 We are told in Scripture to love the Lord our God with all our heart and with all your soul and with all our mind (Matthew 22:37). One of the criteria in becoming a born-again believer is to surrender and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 3:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Going After The One Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

Our lives are most meaningful, most fulfilled, most exciting when we join Jesus on His mission. The One=the one who is lost and separated from the Father: The risk, The intentionality, The dedication, and The reward.

January 22 Going after The One Luke 15:3-10 Our lives are most meaningful, most fulfilled, most exciting when we join Jesus on His mission. The One=the one who is lost and separated from the Father The risk The intentionality The dedication The reward The Father asks: “What will you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-10

Denomination: Baptist