Sermons on Liberty Or Slavery:

Colossians 3:22-4:1 Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 7, 2022

Paul radically undermines the institution of slavery by commanding slaves and masters to serve the true King Jesus.

Above All: Colossians 3:22-4:1 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 08-07-2022 Got it Wrong? Recently, a former student of mine posted on Facebook a question that caught my attention. This is what he wrote: “If the Bible got it wrong on slavery, can we really trust anything the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Freedom Cycle Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jun 9, 2021

Independence Day: The average age of all great civilizations is 200 years. Alexander Taylor says they all went through a sequence that he calls “The Cycle of Freedom,” which is a process that can be observed in the Bible.

Eleanor Roosevelt said, “Freedom makes a huge requirement of every human being. With freedom comes responsibility. For the person who is unwilling to grow up, the person who does not want to carry his own weight, this is a frightening prospect.”(1) The responsibility of which she spoke is a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:15-37, 2 Chronicles 36:5-20

Denomination: Baptist

The High Cost Of Spiritual Liberty (A Freedom Series). Series

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 29, 2016

These Jewish people made a great decision to believe in Jesus Christ; however, their very words following Jesus’ acknowledgement can be the very thing that halts spiritual growth and commitment. “We are Abraham’s descendants and have never yet been enslav

The High Cost Of Spiritual Liberty (A Freedom Series). John 8:31-36NASB In the last days of the Civil War, the Confederate capital, Richmond, Virginia, fell to the Union army. Abraham Lincoln insisted on visiting the city. Even though no one knew he was coming, slaves recognized him ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Slave Auction

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 28, 2013

We need to create a relationship with God that is so strong that it can dominate any other passion of life.

Video - (History Channel clip on American Slave Auction) “We want to do more, but we do less. We want to reach higher, but we fall lower. We want to be better, but we turn out worse.” We cry out – v. 24 “O wretched man am I…” 1. A Slave To Sin - A slave to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Give Me Liberty...or Give Me Legalism Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

God's grace isn't a relic from our past, it is our daily manna.

INTRODUCTION Did you hear about the joke about the Baptist pastor who snuck out to the horse race track? He’d never bet on the horses before, so he wasn’t sure where to put his money. Before one of the races he watched as a Catholic priest pronounced a blessing on a particular horse. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Can We Learn From The Dissatisfaction Implanted In Our Hearts?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

What Can We Learn From the Dissatisfaction Implanted in Our Hearts? Rom. 8:22-38

What Can We Learn From the Dissatisfaction Implanted in Our Hearts? Rom. 8:22-38 Illustration:Early in my career as a doctor I went to see a patient who was coming out of anesthesia. Far off church chimes sounded. "I must be in heaven," the woman murmured. Then she saw me. "No, I can’t be," she ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:22-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 12, 2002

Forgiveness brings peace - both peace with God and peace with others. But it’s not easy...

The Gift of Forgiveness Dec. 7/8, 2002 Intro: Earlier in our service, our children came and lit the second candle of Advent – the candle of peace. It’s purpose it to guide us in our preparation for celebrating the birth of our Lord by focusing our thoughts on the peace that Jesus came to ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Law And Grace

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 22, 2002

Sets forth our Lord Jesus as the fulfillment of the Law making us free from the law of sin and death through faith in Him.

LAW AND GRACE “For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” John 1:17 I. WE HAVE MOSES AND THE LAW: 1, The law includes: the moral law (Exodus 20); the ritual law (Leviticus) and the statutes given to Moses concerning governing Israel. 2. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With The Enemy! Part 1

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 7, 2003

We have all been hit by the enemy at one time or another yet how do we deal with his attacks. The tendency is to retreat, this is a series that I hope will give you some strength and encouragement.

Dealing with the enemy! Part 1 By: Ron Crandall Introduction: This morning we shared on how the enemy comes against the believers in Christ, how the enemy first strikes at the home and marriage. Then when he has destroyed the family unit he then moves on and desires to decimate what remains of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11, Ephesians 4:14-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Declaration Of Dependence

Contributed by John Beehler on Jul 4, 2002

We are a nation "Under God". Always have been. Always will be.

Declaration of Dependence In what could be considered, at best, extremely poor timing (8 days before our nation celebrated it’s 226th birthday) the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of appeals ruled saying the Pledge of Allegiance in public school is unconstitutional because ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Building Bridges

Contributed by David Parks on Sep 18, 2002

Bridges bring us together. Walls seperate us.

Building Bridges TEXT: John 4:1-14 INTRODUCTION: 1. Bridges really fascinate me. 2. How many of you have ever crossed the Mackinac Bridge? 3. List of famous bridges and theirlengths. 4. Bridges bring people and things together. 5. Whoever designed them was a great benefactor to man. 6. First one ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Venciendo Los Gigantes De Nuestra Vida

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 25, 2002

SABER QUE TENEMOS OBSTACULOS EN NUESTRA VIDA Y COMO VENCERLOS

VENCIENDO LOS GIGANTES DE LA VIDA (1 Samuel 17:40,45) INTRO: I. PRIMER PIEDRA: “MATO A GOLIAT” A. La Fuerza Divina (Celestial) 1)Vs. 45 2)Mato al gigante Goliat; vs 50 B. No fue con fuerza humana; vs. 38 II. SEGUNDA PIEDRA: “MATO A ISBI-BENOB” 2 Sm. 21:15 –17 A. Unidad Cristiana 1)Descendio ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Crisis Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 1, 2002

Dealing with freedom is a tricky thing. it requires restraint and an awareness of the source of our freedom, namely the mercy and grace of God shown in Jesus Christ.

Rom 14:1-15:13 Freedom is a tricky thing. It’s something that we hold dear as members of a democracy. It’s something that people have fought long and hard to achieve. We’d hate to give it up. Yet there are times when our desire for freedom can lead us astray, even to the point of undermining the ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

I'm Pressing In For The Prize…

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Nov 3, 2002

Did you ever feel like that there is more in God then you are experiencing? Do you ever feel like sometimes you are on the edge of a break through and it just all fades away? Gets lost in the trials of life.

I’m Pressing In for the Prize… HHM Nov. 3, 2002 Pastor Jim Parisi Did you ever feel like that there is more in God then you are experiencing? Do you ever feel like sometimes you are on the edge of a break through and it just all fades away? Gets lost in the trials of life We know ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-11, James 1:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marked For Life Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jan 25, 2003

Find out the importance of Gilgal in the life of the believer. The place of pruning, promise and presence.

MARKED FOR LIFE (From Grace to Victory) Joshua Chapter 5 From all appearances now was the time to attack the enemy. The people of Israel were filled with the excitement and motivation of having miraculously crossed the Jordan. They apparently knew the enemy was in disarray from the standpoint of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational