Sermons on Freedom Is Not Free:

Freedom Through Self-Denial

Contributed by Norayr Hajian on Apr 1, 2008

On the one hand, Jesus says "deny yourself, take up your cross and follow me." On the other hand Jesus says "I have come that they may have life and have it to the full." The message explains how is self-denial is a life "to the fullest".

Today we’re going to look at a topic that is very personal. The scripture is from Luke 9:23 “If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” Just hearing these words is difficult. Putting them into practice seems utterly hopeless, unrealistic. We ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Nazarene

Freedom - Location, Location, Location

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 11, 2024

If we have accepted the source of freedom, but don't pay attention to the location of freedom we can find ourselves saved but bound!

Freedom?Location, Location, Location I. Introduction The statement was coined in 1944 by Harold Samuel. When asked what was the most important factor when trying to buy or sell real estate. He said it was “Location, location, location.” Location determines the value of the property. Since that ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36, Galatians 5:1, 2 Corinthians 3:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Let His Freedom Ring

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Oct 27, 2004

This is a reformation sermon designed to deepen our appreciation of the freedom we have in Christ

Happy Reformation Day. Today is an important day. It is the perfect day to talk about Freedom. As this current election closes in, we are blessed to have the freedom to cast a vote for the person we would like to be our leader. But the sad truth is, in this country, and in many others, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Free From The Prison Of Want

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Feb 28, 2002

How to be free

SET FREE FROM THE PRISON OF WANT Psalm 28 "be their shepherd and carry them forever." & 100 "Know that the LORD is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Max lacado wrote:" What is it that keeps you from real joy? How would you fill in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:1-8, Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Hints For A Hassle-Free Holiday

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2001

Tips to keep the holidays from becoming a drag!

Hints for a Hassle-free Holiday Various Scriptures Introduction Well, here we are. The advent season is on us, and it’ll be Christmas before we know it. You wouldn’t know it by the weather, but it’s true nonetheless. And while for some people, the Christmas season brings joy and happiness, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, Luke 2:19

Denomination: Wesleyan

Weed-Free Gardening-Guaranteed!

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001

Every time we try to use worldy influence or power or scheming to get God’s work done we end up doing more damage to his kingdom than if we’d just let the weeds grow until harvest time.

Most of you are way too familiar with the problem of weeds. Even those of you who live in Covenant Village where the weeds are generally taken care of by the grounds crew can remember when you were children and you had to pull the weeds in the garden. I must have spent every Saturday morning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: *other

Breaking Free From The Curse!

Contributed by Stephen Noel on Apr 18, 2001

Tithing in an illustrated sermon.

(go to table and minister from there) Breaking Free Of The Curse! Look over to your neighbor, and say to them; ‘I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to be cursed anymore! Today, I’m breaking the curse!’ Shout! “I’m breaking the Curse!” Take a good look at the table in front of you. You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:10-18, Malachi 3:7-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worry-Free Living For Mothers

Contributed by Dana Chau on May 13, 2003

Learn how Fathers and Mothers can apply two biblical principles to foster worry-free living for mothers

Happy Mother’s Day, Mothers and Grandmothers! On Friday night, one of the men at the English Fellowship made this comment: "If I have to give birth, I would rather be a monk." Mothers, you need to know that’s not just one man’s opinion, but I suspect if we were to ask for a show of hands, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33, Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: *other

277 - Worry-Free Thanksliving

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Dec 27, 2003

How do we measure our life’s worth? Why worry?

Opening Humor: Before a pastor began to preach one Sunday morning he thought he should explain why he had a Band-Aid on his chin. "As I was shaving this morning I was thinking about today’s sermon when I lost my concentration and accidentally cut my chin with the razor." He then went on to preach ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Election, Free Will And The Sovereignty Of God

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 18, 2005

The Cross is the answer to Election and Free Will

Election, Free Will and the Sovereignty of God Greater spiritual men and women than I have taught that "election" and "free will" are like two railroad tracks in Scripture that run parallel but never intersect. I understand the purpose of the illustration to preserve the integrity of "election" ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Worry Free Life Series

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Apr 18, 2005

This message from the Sermon on the Mount deals with the cautions againts, consequences of, and cures for worry.

Living the Worry Free Life Turn to Matthew 6:25-34 Perhaps you’ve seen the little flyer that says, "So far today, God, I’ve done alright. I haven’t gossiped, I haven’t lost my temper. I haven’t been grumpy or nasty or selfish. I’m really glad of that. But in a few minutes God, I’m going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Complaint-Free World Reprised Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Oct 28, 2007

Today is Celebration Sunday for the year 2007 here at Bridgewater United Methodist Church. This fall we’ve been talking about and studying guidelines to living a more abundant life.

INTRODUCTION: Review of guidelines to an abundant life: • I must tithe all that I receive to the person, place, or institution where I receive my spiritual food. • I must set clear-cut, tangible goals. • I must forgive everyone all the time, including myself. • I must seek, discover, and follow my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Methodist

Breaking Free From The Small

Contributed by Raymond Smith on Jan 23, 2008

Breaking out from all that keeps us small

Breaking free from the Small Reading: 2 Kings 6:1-23 When ever you have two people watching the same event, when you come to hear the reports, the basic facts will in all probability be the same, yet the accounts of it will often vary. You only have to look at the reports in the papers of a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Set Free Through Christ

Contributed by Chad Wright on Apr 15, 2002

Through Christ, we have been set free from the sinful mindset and have been given the mindset and power of the Holy Spirit.

In 1865 after the Civil War, America officially banned slavery. In modern headlines every once in a while you will read of a child held hostage by his own parents. Usually, the child is abused and neglected. One or both of the parents beat and starve the child. Some children have been chained like ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Come See What's Free

Contributed by Robert Rust on Oct 18, 2000

This morning's Scripture lesson describes a common reoccurring Biblical theme of sin and forgiveness.

This morning's Scripture lesson describes a common reoccurring Biblical theme of sin and forgiveness. Sound kind of familiar? We sin, God forgives. But the characters of this story provide us with a special opportunity to see what real forgiveness is all about. Our story takes us to the home of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50