Sermons on Liberty Not License:

Our Grace Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Apr 24, 2007

To experience a life of meaning and purpose we must first embrace and engage in the grace of God.

Live Out Loud – Our GRACE April 22, 2007 Ephesians 2:1-10 Recap: We’re in a series in Ephesians entitled – Live Out Loud. The intent of this series is to help us learn how to live in the grace and power of Christ in us so we might experience the abundant life Jesus promised. In ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God Bless Australia

Contributed by John White on Jan 25, 2008

A message to challenge Christians on Australia Day: Australia’s day of remembrance and celebration of their nation’s foundation and history.

God Bless Australia Psalm 33:10-12 "The LORD bringeth the counsel of the heathen to nought: he maketh the devices of the people of none effect. The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations. Blessed [is] the nation whose God [is] the LORD; [and] the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Life Will Cease To Be A Struggle Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 19, 2004

Second in a series on popular illusions; and for Independence Day. Life will not cease to be a struggle if justice is not fully realized, feelings are not fully expressed, and wrong decisions are not fully reversed.

What kind of a retirement party was this? He had worked so long, he had struggled with so many things, and now, here, at the end, it seemed there was still unfinished business. His worries were not behind him, nor were all the issues settled. And why not? Had he no right to expect that now life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Martin Luther King - January 2005 Speech

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jan 14, 2005

... what are YOU going to do to address the challenges we still experience as it relates civil/human rights?

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COMMUNITY BREAKFAST WATERVILLE ROTARY CLUB, WATERVILLE, MAINE 17 JANUARY 2005 Mayor LePage, Muriel Scott, Deborah Silva, Debbie Halm, Rabbi Krinsky, Pastor Anderman, Wayne Theriault, Waterville Rotary Club, Ethnic Vocal Ensemble, Jody Rich, Distinguished guest, family and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Ambush At Credibility Gap Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 22, 2005

God hates a lying tongue. The 9th commandmant is amplified throughout the Bible as God warns against untruthfulness.

AMBUSH AT CREDIBILITY GAP Exodus 20:16 In David Letterman style, Rick Warren identifies Ten Great American Lies: #10 Your table will be ready in a minute. #9 One size fits all. #8 This will hurt me more than it hurts you. #7 I’m sorry I’m late. I got stuck in traffic. #6 The check is in the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Baptized In The Spirit

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006

Martin Luther said, “baptism is something we do in the church one day, but it takes the rest of our lives to finish. In baptism we have new life in Christ, but as babes who are brought to its waters continue to grow, we too must continue to grow, to obe

Baptized in the Spirit Matthew 3__1-17 ADVENT II Second Sunday in Advent (A) the kingdom of heaven is at hand Isaiah 11:1-10 There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch from his roots shall bear fruit. And the Spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the Spirit of wisdom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

The Anointed Servant

Contributed by P. A. Solomon on Feb 3, 2007

A sermon on the the three fold purpose for which the Anointed Servant came into our lives.

Subject : The Anointed Servant Text : Isaiah 61:1-7 Theme : The Purpose of the Anointed Servant Introduction : There are many things that have a purpose in life. Take newspapers for example; their main purpose is to keep us informed about what’s happening around us. However for my dog the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Come And See Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 25, 2008

What are you looking for? Are you looking for someone to give you all the answers? Are you looking for someone to liberate you from bondage? Are you looking for someone to reveal the mysteries of life for you? Jesus wants to show you so much more.

What are you looking for this morning? What is the reason you got up and came to church this morning? Did you expect anything when you walked in this door this morning? Expectations are amazing things, aren’t they? It seems like many times, our expectations lead to disappointments. They hype ...read more

Scripture: John 1:38-51

Denomination: Baptist

"Mirror, Mirror On The Wall"

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 9, 2013

The Bible is like a mirror. When we look into it the Bible tells us what we need to change.

“Mirror, Mirror on the Wall” James 1:19-27 If you have a Bible today with you I want to encourage you to use it. If you need one there is one in every chair. James 1:19-27. Prayer. My wife and I made a trip to the beautiful city of Boston a few weeks back to do something that has ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Binding And Loosening Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 10, 2013

A different angle on the term "binding and loosening" from Jesus message in Matthew 16.

Title: Binding & Loosening Theme: To show that the Lord has called us to bind up the wounds of people and loosen their bonds. Text: Matthew 16:13 - 19 Introduction We had a wonderful Prayer Conference this year. The Lord really touched some hearts and revived our spirits. As one preacher ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-19

Denomination: Church Of God

The Day The Cheering Stopped Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Mar 31, 2012

A palm Sunday sermon remonding us the necessity of approaching God on His terms, in His way and on His time.

THE DAY THE CHEERING STOPPED Mark 11:1-11 Palm Sunday Introduction: How many of you have been "April Fooled" already today? There have been some memorable April Fools pranks pulled over the years. Here are a few of the all time favorites. In 2005, the media reported that NASA had discovered water ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Does It Mean To Be A Christian? - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Moy Hernandez on Oct 27, 2009

Today we will complete this teaching touching on the redemptive work of Christ, the calling of God in our lives and the Holy Spirit’s help that we may commit our lives to Jesus.

What does it mean to be a Christian? - Part 2 Last week we began this two part sermon on what it means to be a Christian. We touched on how the world sees us and on how effective our service to God actually is. Then we got into our first point of our lesson and studied how to be a Christian means ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-24

Denomination: Salvation Army

What Values Do You Hold Sacred?

Contributed by Grant Sisson on Jun 29, 2009

Independence Day Sermon. How the Founding Fathers ordered their values and how Christians everywhere are to commit to Jesus’ values.

Grant S. Sisson Countryside Christian Church, Shreveport, LA 2009-06-28 One of the most profound things I learned in graduate school was taught to me by one of my professors. He is now my Counselor Intern Supervisor, my mentor, and my good friend, Tom Moore. It was really more of a question than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Freedom Creates Courage

Contributed by David Hodgin on Jul 5, 2009

Bloodshed is an enormous part of our history and American heritage. Both the bloodshed of the patriots and the Blood of Christ.

Freedom creates courage Jn 15:9 �As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Now remain in my love. Jn 15:10 If you obey my commands, you will remain in my love, just as I have obeyed my Father�s commands and remain in his love. Jn 15:11 I have told you this so that my joy may be in you ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-15

Will You Serve Jesus?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 8, 2009

Is your life is moving in the right direction? One of the best signs is whether or not you are serving the Lord. God’s Word shows us why we should all be serving the Lord.

Will You Serve Jesus? John 21:1-19 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 7, 2009 *I grew up in a different world. Fifty years ago there was a passenger train called “The Nancy Hanks” that ran from Atlanta to Macon Georgia, and then on to Savannah. When I was in the first grade, ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist