Sermons on Held In Slavery:

Enemies Exposed Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 20, 2007

Christians are not born again to be surrendered back over to the sins and lifestyle that kept them from having a healthy relationship with God, Christ and walking in step with the Holy Spirit.

Turn your Bibles to 1 John 5:4-5 Title: Enemies Exposed Theme: Assessing the Problem Series: Grasping Our Authority in Christ Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ is born of God, and everyone who loves the father loves His child as well. This is how we know that we love the children ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Love Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 5, 2010

Advent Conspiracy, prt. 3. In this message, Dave looks at how we can reject commercialism not with words but with actions, and in so doing, show love to people God loves.

God's Love Advent Conspiracy, prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers December 20, 2009 Mark 12:30–31 (TNIV) 30 Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ 31 The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Free Methodist

Thankful In Tough Times Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 23, 2008

There are three powerful truths in today’s key text that will protect your relationship with Jesus Christ and enable you to express a life of thankfulness to God regardless of the circumstance.

Turn your Bibles to Philippians 4:6-7 Title: Thankful in Tough Times Theme: Guarding Your Heart in This Life Series: Full Measure of Thanksgiving Listen as I read Philippians 4:6-7, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Hope--Care

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Dec 20, 2012

Jesus' care for you led Him to die so you could receive salvation and forgiveness of sin.

INTRODUCTION If we were to go out on the streets and ask people at random, “What is your greatest need?” we would probably get a number of different responses. We wouldn’t be surprised in this economy if we got several answers of people needing a job so they could provide for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

Our Victorious King Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 24, 2013

When times are tough, thank the Lord for His timeless love; trust the Lord for His timely help; and take the Lord in as your triumphant King!

Our Victorious King Psalm 118 Three store owners shared adjacent storefronts in the same building. Times were tough. So in hopes of picking up sales, the owner of the shop at one end of the building pout a sign over his front entrance that said, “YEAR END CLEARANCE!” At the other ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Christian And Government Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 10, 2020

As Paul discusses the transformed life Christians are called to, he addresses the need for Christians to submit to the governing authorities and to pay their obligations of taxes and respect.

A. A young boy, who wanted $100.00 very badly, prayed for two weeks but nothing happened. 1. Then he decided to write God a letter requesting $100.00. 2. When the postal authorities received the boy’s letter to God, they decided to send it to the President of the United States. 3. The President ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Intercessor Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 16, 2021

Jesus prayed for all believers who would ever live in the future, and that is us. And now He ever lives to continue to intercede for all of us.

Abraham was the first great intercessor in the Bible. He had the audacity to plead with God to change His mind and not destroy the city of Sodom. It was the most successful prayer ever, for God agreed to his request 7 times as he talked God down from saving it for the sake of 50 righteous persons ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:24-25

Palm Sunday - The Triumphal Entry

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 25, 2024

When Jesus entered Jerusalem on Palm Sunday, he was at the height of his popularity. But only a few days later, the crowds were calling for him to be crucified. What happened? And what did the Triumphal Entry signify that the people didn't understand?

Today is Palm Sunday, one of the most significant days of the church calendar. And I think it’s fitting to remind ourselves that as we worship this morning here in our church we are part of a worldwide celebration, one that has been repeated every year for twenty centuries. In other words, this is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11, Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Hope: Lost And Found Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 3, 2016

The dead don't come back. That's what the world believes, and that was what the men on the road to Emmaus thought. But is that true?

OPEN: Years ago the producers of Sesame Street faced a dilemma. Will Lee, the actor who played Mr. Hooper, passed away, and the producers were faced with how to communicate the concept of death to the 10 million children (most of whom are under 6 years of age) who watched the show. Child ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:9-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Falling Of The Holy Spirit Pt. 2

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 26, 2012

A fall of God’s power over a church/believer is a game changer (encouragement) It is the outpouring of His Spirit that makes us keep going when the well gets dry, waters have grown stagnant, burned out & ready to quit.

Holy Spirit Part 2 Dr. Mike Fogerson June 10, 2012 A A fall of God’s power over a church/believer is a game changer (encouragement) 1 Acts 3.19, describes these times as “times of refreshing.” a It is the outpouring of His Spirit that makes us keep going when the well gets ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:49

Denomination: Baptist

Facebook Freedom Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 1, 2012

Jesus said He came to set us free from sin. But do we all sin? If I’m free from sin, does that mean I’m not in slavery? And, if I’m free from sin, does that mean I’ll come to a point in my life when I never sin again?

OPEN: As Americans we enjoy a number of basic freedoms that very few people on the face of the earth enjoy. What I’d like to do now is ask you what freedoms you know that we have as Americans? (The audience responded with a number of liberties we have) Of course many of us knew of our freedom to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Disciples Of Jesus Are Devoted To Jesus Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 30, 2020

Disciples of Jesus are all about following Jesus and helping others follow Jesus. Therefore it is important for disciples to know and teach the truth about who Jesus is and what Jesus expects.

Introduction: A. One Sunday after coming home from worship, a mother asked her young son, “So, who was your Bible class teacher today?” 1. The little boy replied, “I don’t know her name but she must have been Jesus’ grandmother - all she did was talk about Jesus.” 2. I love that – don’t you? And ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:10-13, John 1:1-5, Hebrews 1:1-3, Hebrews 2:14-18, 1 Corinthians 8:5-6, 1 Corinthians 15:1-8, Ephesians 2:4-10, 1 John 2:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Evil On All Sides Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 10, 2021

Evil is like a series of bombs scattered around our lives. If we are to diffuse them, it helps to understand them.

Evil On All Sides! (Proverbs 29:5-7) 1. Do you ever feel like you are surrounded by idiots? One web site collected stories… I was signing the receipt for my credit card purchase when the clerk noticed that I had never signed my name on the back of the credit card. She informed me ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:5-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It's The Little Things

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Sep 7, 2022

It's the little things in life that can make all the difference - the ordinary things that God can use to bring about miracles in our life and in the lives of others.

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14 Theme: Little Things can be Big Things How God can use the little things, the ordinary things in our lives to bring about miracles all around us. INTRO: Grace and peace this morning from God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! I want to talk to you today about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Living Faith Church - Benediction Service

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 9, 2018

Our church's final service was held on April 8, 2018, and we discussed three critical things as we each look ahead to what God has for us next: 1) remember what God has done, 2) tell others of what God has done, and 3) imagine what God will do next.

Benediction Service 1 Chronicles 16:8-13 & 23-36 Benediction Service - Today, we celebrate our final church service here at Living Faith Church -- Last week, I said this would not be a funeral … and I meant it - We won’t have a funeral for three simple reasons: 1. Our Savior is alive 2. He is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:8-13, 1 Chronicles 16:23-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational