Sermons on Individual Freedom:

The Gospel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 9, 2018

In Galatians 1:1-5, the Apostle Paul explains these facts of the Gospel in stating: 1) His authority (his right to speak) (Galatians 1:1-2), 2) His message (the truths he speaks) (Galatians 1:3–4), and 3) His motive (his reason for speaking) (Gal.1:5).

Martin Luther (1483-1546), is known by many as the father of the Reformation. Luther had tried everything he knew to be a good Christian. He wrote:?"I was a good monk and kept my order so strictly that I could claim that if ever a monk were able to reach heaven by monkish discipline I should have ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Other

Cancel The Debt Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 29, 2018

Forgiveness, Freedom, Compassion

JAIL BREAK (Breaking the Chains of Unforgiveness) - Cancel the Debt June 26, 2022 Matthew 18:21-35 Introduction: Two Christians went before a judge on charges of assault and disturbing the peace. The judge patiently listened to the evidence from both men, and then he called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choices, Choices, Choices!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 30, 2019

Choices, choices, choices! – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Choice #1: Slavery or Freedom? (vs 1). Choice #2: Law or Grace (vs 2-6). Choice #3: Circumcision or the Cross (vs 7-12) Choice #4: The Spirit or the Flesh (vs 13-15) SERMON BODY Ill: • Herbert Asquith was British Liberal prime minister from 1908 to 1916, • He was in charge and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:2-15

Denomination: Brethren

When Pigs Fly Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Nov 27, 2018

We take a look at Jesus and His encounter with the demonic called Legion. Through this encounter maybe we can find out what Jesus wants with us and how sometimes finding freedom can make us uncomfortable. We also can find that we need a relationship with Jesus in order to change

In today’s Scripture we find Jesus in the country of Gerasenes, where He encounters a man possessed by many demons. I think this guy would have probably been a frightening site, he ran around the tombs naked and cut himself with stones, we are told that when they tried to chain or shackle him he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Get Trapped Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 21, 2020

There's something out there trying to trap you into making it/them the Lord of your life. Anything or anyone who is not Christ is trying to trap you.

(To hear the sermon please go to my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2066766) Don't Get Trapped Intro: • Better mousetrap. Little bit of peanut butter, irresistible. o An easy meal, easy fulfillment. • What kind of traps do we fall into? o Mystical tools, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:4-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Barabbas Who Is Substituted Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 4, 2020

Barabbas is a prisoner destined for death by crucifixion. However Jesus is substituted into the place of Barabbas and provides Barabbas with freedom. The “silent witness” of Barabbas calls us to think about our freedom in Christ.

Message Silent Witnesses Mark 15:6-15 Barabbas Who Is Substituted We are only five sleeps away from Good Friday. That came quick … didn’t it. With Easter so close it is really appropriate to look at Scripture passages which are closely connected to that event. The theme I have chosen for these ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Think You Are? Series

Contributed by Donald Galo on Sep 6, 2020

INTRO: The life and death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is THE ANSWER to an age-old problem of Sin.

INTRO: The life and death and resurrection of Jesus Christ is THE ANSWER to an age-old problem of Sin. For some people they don’t consider Sin a big deal and for some they don’t even believe sin exist (e.g. Atheist and Relativist), but for God it certainly is a big deal (knowing that He is HOLY AND ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:17

Be Loosed Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 13, 2020

A message in the series of the miracles of Jesus. Deals with Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead and how we can have freedom in Christ.

Title: Be Loosed Theme: A message about how God can loose us from our doubt, our impatience, and our issues. Text: John 11:1 – 44 Note: I used the commentary on John from Jon Courson as a reference. Opening Text Miracles of Jesus Joh 11:34-44 And He said, "Where have you laid him?" ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Church Of God

Victory Over Demons

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 29, 2020

Victory begins by believing and receiving the message that this is the acceptable year of the Lord. The whole ministry Jesus dealt with releasing men from satanic bondage, demonic oppression and slavery.

Subject: "Victory Over Demon" Text: Mark 5:1-20 Introduction: We have talked about Victory Over Danger. We witnessed the power of God calming the raging sea. Today, we will witness God's power calming a raging, demon possessed spirit within a man. Jesus came to bring us victory in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20, 1 John 4:4, Luke 10:19, John 10:10

Denomination: Methodist

Let God Be Free

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Oct 11, 2020

Put our faith in God during our storms in life

Illustration: (Ship in a storm) The thunder roared like a waking dragon. As the water churned and the ship rocked wildly like a kite on a string. I watched helplessly as the splinter sized crack in the mast grew until I was sure it would snap. The crew on deck wallowed and struggled to move in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No Longer A Slave

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Oct 12, 2020

Paul writes, “…the heir, as long as he is a child, does not differ at all from a slave, though he is master of all, but is under guardians and stewards until the time appointed by the father.

There’s a story about a man in Wales who sought to win the affection of a certain lady for 42 years before she finally said, "Yes." The couple, both 74, recently became "Mr. and Mrs." For more than 40 years, the persistent, but rather shy man slipped a weekly love letter ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Breaks Every Fetter

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 16, 2020

Let us understand the role of the shofar in the day of atonement. Jesus desires to set us free, free indeed.

JESUS BREAKS EVERY FETTER By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (Two part lesson) Song: “JESUS BREAKS EVERY FETTER” Text: Matthew 18:18 Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:18, 1 Corinthians 14:8, Leviticus 25:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Live Free Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Nov 11, 2019

The theme for this stewardship emphasis is "Live Courageously." This week's topic is "Live Free." What do I own, and what owns me? Sometimes the things we possess can end up dominating our thoughts and pursuits.

November 10, 2019 Stewardship Week Two Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 19:1-10; Hebrews 12:1-3, 12-13 Live Free Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Athletic wear and gear have become extremely aerodynamic and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10, Hebrews 12:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Forgive Like Jesus

Contributed by Kumar Aryal on Nov 27, 2019

We see two main things happening in our passage this morning. Let us look at them one at a time: First,…

Good Morning Everyone! What a joy it is to worship God, and now to study His word. We are going through 70X7 series during our MGroup Campaign. This is our 4th Sunday and today we will be looking at John 8:1-11. Illustration: In a courtroom trial in South Africa, an elderly black woman ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Until We Pray-3 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 12, 2014

3 of 5. Jesus presented a model to guide His disciple's praying. We are neither praying nor truly free until we seek God's face. We are not praying & we are not free until we embrace...

UNTIL WE PRAY-III—Matthew 6:5-15 Attention: We have discovered that our independence as a nation is tied to prayer. We also realize that our ministries as a church are bound to prayer as well. We cannot celebrate our ministry efforts unless we celebrate independence from sin, self, & the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist