Sermons on Jesus Set You Free:

Are You Ready For Some Rest?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

Jesus has great news for weary people

Americans are tired people. Hectic schedules have many folks going to bed late and getting up early, and surveys show that most people in our country simply don't get enough sleep. A recent newspaper article reported some companies are encouraging employees to take naps during the lunch hour, even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Jesus--Not Your Feelings Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2006

Are you a little proud you attend church? Do you feel a little superior to those folks who sleep in or are out on the lake? There is no room for spiritual pride in grace, because in grace, it’s all about boasting in God not in our goodness.

INTRODUCTION If you were around in 1975 you might remember the one-hit wonder “Feelings,” by Morris Albert “Feelings, nothing more than feelings; / Trying to forget my feelings of love; / Feelings, whoa, whoa, whoa feelings…” This is the sappiest song I’ve ever heard. It was never was one of my ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Want To Get Well? Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

Jesus heals a crippled man

Do you want to get well? John has Jesus teach in the context of Jewish festivals This story is all about the revelation of God in Jesus on the Sabbath Read John 5:1-15 John 5:1-15 Some time later, Jesus went up to Jerusalem for a feast of the Jews. 2 Now there is in Jerusalem near the Sheep Gate ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Did You Mean It?

Contributed by David Wilson on Dec 1, 2007

Are you willing to honor your commitment to Jesus?

Did You Really Mean It? Do you guys ever watch OETA ? I think it stands for the Oklahoma Educational Television ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Plan

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 14, 2013

Luke reveals that God knows and controls much more than we may realize. A thoughtful look at the birth stories of John and Jesus reveal the amazing extent of God's sovereign will and foreknowledge.

Read Luke 1:5-2:7 Luke’s account of the coming of Jesus is where we learn of how close he and John the Baptist’s families were. We would not know their relationship or that John was of Aaronic descent were in not for Luke. Luke gives us historic markers like Herod, Ceasar Augustus ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Turning Back: Following Jesus In A World That Pulls You Away

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on May 27, 2025

This sermon revisits the old hymn, I Have Decided to Follow Jesus, which is a powerful testimony of faith in Jesus.

My dear brothers and sisters, We live in a world of constant pressure—to perform, to conform, and to compromise. Standing firm for our faith in this world can feel not just difficult—but dangerous. Some of you feel it in the workplace, in school, in your own homes. Some of you feel it online, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Know... It Don't Come Easy!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 3, 2013

The basis of godly humility is rooted in the realization that none of us brings anything to God's table.

Title: You Know It Don’t Come Easy Text: Luke 14:7-14 (14:1-6) Thesis: Unlike arrogance, Godly humility plays well in the mind of God and the public eye… (but) The basis of godly humility is rooted in the realization that none of us brings anything to God’s table. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rest For Your Souls

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Feb 29, 2024

Do you ever feel weary and worn-out deep in your soul? In Matthew 11, Jesus invites us to find rest for our souls. This powerful message reveals that we must Come to Jesus, Connect to Jesus, and Conform to Jesus in order to discover deep, abiding rest for our souls.

Rest for Your Souls Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/31/2017 If you’re anything like me, now that we’re looking at Christmas in the rearview mirror, you’re probably ready for a little rest and recovery! The thought of rest is one that seems all too elusive in today's ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian Church

The Invitation Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 10, 2006

2 Men, 2 Foundations, 2 Houses, & 1 Storm. We must heed Jesus’ teachings, not just hear them...that is wise and not foolish. Link included to free MS Word formatted text & PowerPoint downloads.

The Invitation Matthew 7:13-29 Today we preach sermons 13 & 14 from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount… and we finish talking about the greatest sermon ever preached by the greatest preacher who ever lived. Joke--The preacher was shaking hands with the members of his congregation after a service when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus - King Of Kings

Contributed by Robert Sickler on Dec 21, 2011

Early in America's history, tax collectors asked for that which belonged to the king of England, and colonists frequently said, "We have no king but Jesus". I ask you:"Is Jesus still our King?"

ILLUSTRATION Let me present you with a portion of the speech John Ashcroft gave at Bob Jones University back in 1999. Ashcroft said: “A slogan of the American revolution which was so distressing to the emissaries of the king that it was found in correspondence sent back to England, was the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:10-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Why Are You Hiding, When God Can Deal With It”

Contributed by Charles Jones on Aug 24, 2008

The method of temptation used by Satan established a pattern according to which he would deal with man: (1) Getting Man to Question God, i.e., he was trying to distort or cast doubt on the word of God, (that is the beginning of every temptation.) Satan i

“ Why Are You Hiding, when God can deal with it” The same way satan came to Adam he did the same with the second Adam 3:1 Though Satan came to Jesus openly (cf. Matt. 4:1–11) First Temptation Mark 1:12, 13; Luke 4:1–4 4 Then aJesus was led up by bthe Spirit into the wilderness ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Overcoming The Guilt & Shame Of Sexual Sin Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 9, 2006

The pattern set forth by Jesus on overcoming guilt and shame.

Valentine’s Day is this week so today we’re going to cover some straight talk from the Bible on love and sex. The Bible talks about sex quite a bit because there’s certainly nothing wrong with talking about sex in the proper manner. With all the misinformation out there we need to talk about sex ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Count The Cost Of Discipleship Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

The gift of salvation is free, but following Jesus will cost you everything. Discipleship requires total commitment and willingness to sacrifice everything, including our lives.

Hey guys! So, I've got a question for you. How many of you have ever been students? I'm guessing all of you, right? We've all had to learn and study in school, and sometimes it's tough. But did you know that if you're a follower of Jesus, you're called to be a student again? Jesus calls His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Topics: Discipleship, Sacrifice, Spiritual Commitment, Faith Cost

When Satan Tries To Stop You, Keep Following Jesus PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2025

Following Jesus means surrendering our comfort and control, embracing self-denial, and trusting that true life and reward are found in obedient discipleship with Him.

Some of us walked in today with a smile on our face and a storm in our chest. The calendar is crowded, the heart is heavy, and the questions are louder than ever. You’ve been faithful, you’ve prayed, you’ve pressed on—and still, there are days when following Jesus feels like walking uphill with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-27

Topics: Faithfulness, Obedience

Do You Know Him

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 8, 2022

knowing Jesus in every way

In the verses we have just read, we see where Jesus has been teaching His disciples. He is teaching them in the form of parable, when the multitude grows large and wants to listen to them. Jesus then wants to take His disciples across the sea so that they could do some studying by themselves. They ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist