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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
Although all different kinds of nonsensical things are taught under the guise of prophecy, God can still lead us to say something to someone else.
Freedom and Restriction in the Church (I Thessalonians 5:19-20) 1. A few months ago, I read a fascinating book titled "Cultures and Organizations." 2. It evaluated different nations on tha basis of things like power distance or future vs. short term orientation. 3. One big difference between ...read more
Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:19-20
Denomination: Independent/Bible
PENTECOST 6 (A) - JULY 4TH -- Believers value Christian freedom. True Christan freedom means that we are dead to sin but alive to Christ.
VALUE CHRISTIAN FREEDOM (Outline) July 4, 2010 - Pentecost 6 - ROMANS 6:1-11 INTRO: Today we celebrate the countless freedoms that every individual enjoys in our blessed land of endless liberty. When we look at our freedoms on this Independence Day we appreciate how much our freedom ...read more
Scripture: Romans 6:1-11
Denomination: Lutheran
Exposition of 1 Corinthians 8 regarding three truths about Christian Liberty
Text: 1 Cor 8:1-13, Title: Is Freedom Really Free? Date/Place: NRBC, 5/1/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Read an excerpt from the Georgia Driver’s Manual. Talk about whether or not we are really free. But for the sake of argument, let’s say we are. But there’s a cost if we want ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Denomination: Baptist
Sermon is about freedom in Christ. Freedom from sin and death.
“Let Freedom Reign” Luke 4:18-19 At the University of Oklahoma, for many years a project was underway to teach a 15 year old chimpanzee named Washoe to talk by combining sign language with simple recognition. Over the years, the chimp learned 140 different signs. Finally, the project directors ...read more
Scripture: Luke 4:18-19
This sermon explores confronting legalism, embracing Christ's liberation, and living in the freedom of God's grace as highlighted in Galatians 2:11-21.
Good morning, beloved family of God. We are gathered here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the divine narrative God is writing in our lives. We are not bystanders, but rather, we are the living epistles of God’s grace, the tangible expressions of His love and mercy. ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21
Topics: Legalism
If you study the character of mankind over the centuries, you will find that there is one passion that transcends all languages, cultures, and barriers. Man has an in born desire and drive to be free
The Precious Gift Of Freedom John 8:31-36 31 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; 32 And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. 33 They answered him, We be Abraham’s seed, and were never in bondage to ...read more
Scripture: John 8:31-36
Christ gives us freedom from the fear of death.
Three friends were discussing death and one asked the group, “What would you like people to say about you at your funeral?” The first one responded, "I’d like them to say ‘He was a great humanitarian, who cared about his community.’” The friend who started the conversation replied, "I’d like them ...read more
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:50-58
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
#5 of a 6 part summer series from the Book of Philippians on how we are free in Christ
FREEDOM TO STRESS-LESS Freedom! Series #5 PHILIPPIANS 4:4-9 INTRODUCTION: (Video: Running Just to Catch Myself = 4:18 - www.youtube.com) And then it starts all over again. And no matter what your name.. Ross or otherwise - you can probably relate. We are worn-out, burnt-out and stressed-out. ...read more
Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9
Denomination: Christian Church
Today we begin one of the most exciting and rewarding journeys that any follower of Jesus can ever take...a journey through Paul’s letter to the churches of Galatia.
The Cry For Freedom! An Introduction To Paul’s Letter To The Churches in Galatia There is a struggle for freedom that is taking place today that affects the lives of every man, woman, boy, and girl. There is a cry for freedom that rings out from the human heart all across the planet. If you will ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 1:1-2
Lazarus was raised from the dead by the power of God. Likewise all that believe in Christ have been given a new life. They have been lifted out of the graveyard of sin and sorrow. Jesus said, “Loose him and let him go.” It means that he could not go unles
LIBERTY WITHOUT FREEDOM Dr. D. K. Olukoya In John 11, we see one of the most interesting stories in the Bible. A friend of Jesus had been sick. They called Jesus but He did not show up until four days after the man had died. John 11: 38-44 says, “Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh ...read more
Scripture: John 11:38-44
Denomination: Pentecostal
Although Lazarus was raised from dead, he was still bound. He experienced liberty but not freedom. Captivity was over but he was still bound. The grip of death upon his life had been broken but he was still bound. It is a double tragedy that many believer
In John 11, we see one of the most interesting stories in the Bible. The friend of Jesus had been sick. They called Jesus but He did not show up until four days after the man had died. John 11: 38-44 says, “Jesus therefore again groaning in himself cometh to the grave. It was a cave, and a ...read more
The Gospels have a communal as well as a personal dimention.
3rd Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 4) June 1, 2008 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, Creator of the universe and author of life on this planet we call earth, we give you thanks for our life, and the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29
By looking at the life of Jesus we see behavior patterns that we should follow.
Living Like Jesus Or What Would Jesus Do? Luke 5:1-11 1-3 On one occasion, while the crowd was pressing in on him to hear the word of God, he was standing by the lake of Gennesaret, and he saw two boats by the lake, but the fishermen had gone out of them and were washing their nets. Getting into ...read more
Scripture: Luke 5:1-11
THERE IS A CONSTANT SPIRITUAL BATTLE GOING ON, BETWEEN GOD AND SATAN. THERE ARE TIMES WHEN THIS BATTLE WILL INVOLVE US PERSONALLY, AND THERE ARE TIMES WHEN WE WILL SEE IT ON A CORPORATE LEVEL.
OUR SPIRITUAL WARFARE: PART TWO EPHESIANS 6:10-13 I WANT TO WELCOME THOSE WHO ARE LISTENING BY RADIO TO OUR SERVICE AT FIRST BAPTIST. I ESPECIALLY WANT TO WISH EACH OF THE MOTHER’S LISTENING ALL OF GOD’S BLESSINGS ON THIS YOUR SPECIAL DAY. WE BEGAN A SERIES LAST WEEK ON THE ISSUE OF ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13
It describes how the life of Elisha is applicable to us
2 Kings 6: 1 - 7 - Eleventh sermon on the life of Elisha Below is the outline of the sermon, I preached on 7 October 2012 at West Ewell Evangelical Church, Surrey This seemingly insignificant passage tells us much about God. In context, the problem was that the place where the company of the ...read more
Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7
Denomination: Evangelical Free
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