Sermons on Individual Freedom:

Freedom From Worry

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jul 20, 2024

Why worry? Webster defines worry as to afflict with mental distress. To afflict with mental distress. That's called mental anguish. Worry cannot change the past. But it can ruin the present. Worry will get you only one place ahead of schedule. And that one place is the cemetery.

Why worry? Webster defines worry as to afflict with mental distress. To afflict with mental distress. A teenage son, who was away at college, sent his dad a telegram. The telegram said, "Dear dad, I've been in a serious car crash. I've broken both legs and both arms, and I'm in a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cost Of Freedom 1 Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 24, 2024

Cost of any freedom has never been cheap. For our freedom, Christ died and shed His blood as a ransom for our sins. If the cost was not paid by His blood, we would only be redeemed temporarily and would continue to live as slaves like the folks of the OT.

Opening illustration: With the dismantling of the Soviet Union in 1991 and the subsequent lifting of the iron curtain, Eastern Europeans jubilantly celebrated the freedom they had long been denied. However, some of the first “freedoms” to be exercised in these formerly communist countries were ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cost Of Freedom 2 Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 24, 2024

For some that means accepting Christ as your Lord and Savior so you might be set free from the penalty and presence of sin, and then learn how to live each day free from sin's power.

Opening illustration: You ever watch those shows about these submarines that go down 2 and a half miles to the wreck of the Titanic? That’s one thing that I think I could never do. To be crammed into a machine not much bigger than a telephone booth with 2 other guys, 2 miles below the surface of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:30-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cost Of Freedom 3 Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 24, 2024

“What the Church needs today is not more machinery or better, not new organizations or more novel methods, but men whom the Holy Ghost can use—men of prayer, men mighty in prayer” (E.M. Bounds).

Opening illustration: “What the Church needs today is not more machinery or better, not new organizations or more novel methods, but men whom the Holy Ghost can use—men of prayer, men mighty in prayer” (E.M. Bounds). The church is going in the wrong direction. It only needs the Holy Spirit, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spirit Filled Freedom

Contributed by Lewis Martin on Jun 7, 2025

Sometimes the things that have a hold on us aren’t so harmless. Sometimes we’re carrying things—wounds, habits, lies—that quietly shape our lives without us even realizing it.

Sermon Title: “Spirit-Filled Freedom” Texts: Acts 2:1–4; Galatians 4:1–7 [5:16–26] INTRODUCTION: “What’s Got a Hold on You?” Let me ask you something this morning: What’s got a hold on you? I’m not talking about what you like. I’m talking about the thing that pulls at you—that has a little more ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Walk In True Freedom Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 27, 2025

If you have been freed by Jesus, you are free indeed!

Walk in True Freedom March 23, 2025, Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: If you have been freed by Jesus, you are free indeed! Focus Passage: Galatians 5:1-15 Supplemental Passage: "So if the Son makes you free, you will be free indeed. (John ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom And Delight In The Law

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Sep 3, 2024

A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year B, lectionary 22

1 September 2024 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Deut. 4:1-2, 6-9; James 1:17-27; Mark 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Freedom and Delight in the Law Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. All three of our Bible passages today pertain ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:1-9, James 1:17-27, Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Lutheran

The High Cost Of Freedom

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on May 24, 2025

Memorial Day Sunday Sermon... This sermon hits on the remembrance of those who gave their all for the freedoms we have in our nation as well as the price paid by Jesus for our eternal freedom

John 15:13 (ESV) – “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” Church, today isn’t just another Sunday. This weekend isn’t just another long weekend. While grills are heating up and families are heading to the lake, across this land, flags are flying a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13, Isaiah 53:5, Romans 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Slavery To Freedom Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Feb 27, 2025

While the people were complaining, Pharaoh was rejoicing. From his perspective, Moses had made a tactical error. He had led Israel into a dead-end with some pretty ticked off Egyptians blocking their only way of escape. GOTCHA!!!

March 01, 2025 What was God’s master plan in delivering the Children of Israel from slavery? Was it just to prove that the gods of Egypt were impotent against him? Was it just to judge Egypt for their harsh treatment of Jacob’s descendants? Was it merely a demonstration of his power? Was it ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:3

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Walking In True Freedom PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Good morning, Church! Today, our Scripture speaks to the heart of what it means to be a follower of Christ – living in the freedom of the New Covenant, pursuing the enemy that seeks to destroy us, and walking in true freedom. As we explore this passage, let us keep in mind the words of C.S. Lewis: ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:31-42

Topics: New Covenant, Christ

The Truth About Freedom PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is to understand and embrace the freedom we have in the Gospel, our responsibility as believers in society, and God's sovereignty over all things, so that we can live out our faith with courage, conviction, and humility.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into three powerful passages of Scripture that will help us understand the freedom we have in the Gospel, our responsibility as believers, and God's sovereignty over all things. As we explore these truths, our hearts will be stirred to live ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Topics: Christian Freedom, America, Christ

Freedom From Legalism PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

Understand and appreciate the freedom and love we receive from God's grace, as explained in Paul's letter to the Galatians, rather than complicating it with legalism and rules.

Good morning, Church Family! You know, we have a tendency to complicate things that are simple. We can even turn the beautiful gift of God’s grace into a frustrating set of rules and regulations. But let’s remind ourselves of what Philip Yancey once said: “Grace means there is nothing we can do to ...read more

Topics: Frustration, Freedom

Let Freedom Ring! PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

Explore the transformative power of faith in Christ, emphasizing the freedom, grace, and joy it brings to believers.

Good morning, family of God. You know, it's not uncommon for us to feel trapped in our struggles, stuck in our sin, and burdened by our own shortcomings. But today, we're going to explore a truth that has the power to change everything. We're going to dive into the freedom that comes with faith in ...read more

Topics: Free, Christ

Remember!

Contributed by Stan Szelkowski on May 26, 2016

A comparison of Christ's sacrifice for our spiritual freedom with the sacrifice of our fallen soldiers for our national freedom. (This sermon is in "outline form." You will need to reformat the layout because of the way it appears on this site.)

Remember! May 29, 2016 - Estimates of those who’ve died in service for our country vary widely > Maybe as many as 1 ½ million have lost their lives over the years > About 87% off all who have given their lives did so in the Civil War, WWI, or WWII > The Civil War, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding Community (In An Age Of Individualism) Acts - Part 5 Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

How to experience the power of community...

Finding Spiritual Community in an age of lonely Individualism Acts Series: “Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian” Part 5 Pastor Jeff Christopherson February 9, 2003 Acts 2:42-47 Canada, 2003 A.D. We are individualistic – the idea of community seems strange. • Our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist