Sermons on Individual Freedom:

Keep The Light On: Living Ready For Jesus

Contributed by Patty Groot on Aug 12, 2025

Live ready for Christ’s return, rooted in trust, generosity, and daily faithfulness.

Let me ask you something: Have you ever had surprise company show up at your door and your house looked like a tornado had just passed through? You’re diving for the laundry basket, spraying air freshener, and whisper-shouting at your kids to "act normal"? Yeah. We’ve all been there. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Be Free

Contributed by Minnie Johnson on Aug 29, 2025

The parable begins by telling us “ that at all times, people ought to pray and not lose heart.” The Lord is teaching us the lesson, that of being persistent, consistent, and unceasing in prayer.

The "Be Free" I want to discuss today refers to the freedom we have in God. In the parable found in Luke 18:1, Jesus aims to teach us that we should always pray and never give up. In the game of life, we must learn to persist and persevere in prayer. It is easy to feel depressed, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Gilgal: Rolling Stones (1 Of 4) Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 7, 2025

Gilgal is where God rolls away the past — shame, compromise, clutter — so His people can walk forward free in Christ.

Joshua 5:9 – “Then the Lord said to Joshua, ‘Today I have rolled away the reproach of Egypt from you.’ So the place has been called Gilgal to this day.” --- Introduction – No Satisfaction to Gilgal Back in 1965, a band called The Rolling Stones released a song that went straight to number one. ...read more

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What We Put In The Way Of Setting People Free Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 18, 2025

Jesus came to set people free, but often we put things ahead of that. What are the specific ways we do that?

“THE TRUTH WILL SET YOU FREE”: Jesus came to set people free from Satanic oppression. - Luke 13:10-13; John 8:32. - There was more to Jesus’ mission than this, but one of the biggest things that He did was to set people free from Satanic oppression. - This is true both in terms of exorcisms, like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Righteousness Version 2

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 12, 2024

A updated version of the first sermon I wrote on this.

“What is Righteousness?” Matthew 1:18-25 What is the first image that pops into your head when you hear the word “righteous?” Do you think of some fire and brimstone preacher with a red face who points a finger at sinners and declares them guilty in the eyes of an angry god? Or do you think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

The View From The Cross

Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025

Think about the freedom we have in the United States. To worship when, where, and how we choose.

THE VIEW FROM THE CROSS “And with him they crucify two thieves; the one on his right hand, and the other on his left.” Mark 15:27 Intro: Think about the freedom we have in the United States. To worship when, where, and how we choose. Freedom to earn as much money as we can, free to own a house, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Out Of Your Feelings PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 12, 2024

Explores the importance of guarding our spiritual hearts, understanding our emotions, and embracing the emotional freedom offered through Christ.

Welcome, beloved family in Christ. It's a joy to gather with you in this sacred space, united in our shared faith, bound by our shared love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, we are here to immerse ourselves in a subject that is as old as humanity itself and yet, feels so fresh and relevant to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Topics: Emotional Freedom, Christ

It Is Finished

Contributed by Larry Grant on Apr 19, 2025

The words we will consider today echo through the corridors of time, words that have changed the course of history, words that hold within them the very essence of our faith. “It is finished,” It is a word from Christ that speaks of fulfillment, of finality, and of freedom.

John 19:30 (NKJV) It Is Finished April 20, 2025 ILLS: I heard a preacher this week tell us that his Momma would say, “You ain’t got nothing to worry about.” Momma said that there are only two things in this life to worry about; whether you are healthy or whether you are sick? If you are healthy, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Tall PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Understand and embrace the freedom we have in Christ, while acknowledging the challenges and tests we face in our discipleship journey, ultimately trusting in Jesus as the source of eternal life and hope.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're going to dive into a passage that challenges us to understand our freedom in Christ, the torments and cares of earthly problems, and how our discipleship is tested. I came across a quote from Dwight L. Moody that I believe sets the stage for today's ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-71

Topics: Freedom, Christ's Service

We Can Escape

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 23, 2022

Our culture is filled with so much moral depravity so how can we escape? Regarding temptation, Paul offers the Corinthians staunch support.

Paul said that bad desires and temptations can happen to anyone, so do not think that we are the only ones at risk. We can also resist temptation, as others have. We can resist any temptation because God will assist us in doing so. With God’s help, we can resist temptation if: We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Breaking Free Of Controlling Habits!

Contributed by John Gaston on May 26, 2023

A controlling habit is something you find yourself doing even though it is destructive. The top 10 are: Materialism, Pride, Self-centeredness, Laziness, Anger, Bitterness, Sexual Lust , Envy, Gluttony, Lying.

BREAKING FREE OF CONTROLLING HABITS! Galatians 5:1-2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Sometimes being close isn’t good enough. Like Bill, who ordered a cord of firewood to be delivered for $100. 2. When the firewood was delivered, Bill got upset. “That’s not a full cord of wood,” Bill objected. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dead To Sin - Alive In Christ

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Jun 4, 2023

• Romans 3:23 - for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. • Sin enslaved us and it entangles and bondage us. • John 8:34 34 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, everyone who sins is a slave to sin.

CHRIST DIED FOR OUR SINS • Romans 6:10 10 The death he died, he died to sin once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God. • 2 Corinthians 5:21 21 God made him who had no sin to be sin[a] for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God. • 1 John 2:2 2 He is the atoning ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:6-7

Prison Life

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 2, 2023

We are not in a prison we have been set free from sins bondages.

Romans 6:12-23 Prison Life “Nothing is more difficult, and therefore more precious, than to be able to decide.” –Napoleon Bonaparte 1. Paul tells the folks in Rome some Do Not’s Do not let sin reign • Do not live in past slavery or prison you have been set free • Do not live in slavery to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-23

Denomination: Methodist

Live As Free People Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 3, 2023

Based on 1 Peter 2:13-17 - Encourages hearers to consider what it means to live free in Christ.

“LIVE AS FREE PEOPLE!” 1 Peter 2:13-17 FBCF – 7/2/23 Jon Daniels INTRO – On this 4th of July weekend, we celebrate the freedoms that we enjoy as citizens of the USA. We owe a huge debt of gratitude to all those men & women who have served our nation’s armed forces to fight for & protect ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17, 1 Timothy 2:1-2, Romans 13:1, Matthew 22:21

Denomination: Baptist

Who The Son Sets Free Is Free Indeed Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 16, 2024

We explore the incredible freedom we have in Jesus Christ. In John 8:36, Jesus declares, "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.

In John 8:36, Jesus declares, "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." This verse reminds us that true freedom is found only in Christ. In John 8:36, Jesus declares, "So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed." But what does it mean to be set free by ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36