Sermons on Made Free From Sin:

Set The Captives Free

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 24, 2024

Jesus came to set the captives free from every form of captivity imaginable, so why are we not free? In order to experience freedom from captivity, we must receive the free gift that Jesus has given us.

Opening illustration: In the hours after the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan, the White House was in turmoil. The President's precise condition was not yet fully known. The Vice President was on a plane over Texas, and the press wanted answers. In the line of succession to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Doubt-Free Christianity

Contributed by Don Schultz on Mar 5, 2003

We are plagued with doubts. But these words from Romans are designed to rid our souls of doubt.

Romans 8:31-39: DOUBT-FREE CHRISTIANITY Have you noticed how often the word “free” appears at the grocery store? Everything is free! What I mean is this – you can buy milk that is fat-free. There are egg-beaters that are cholesterol-free. Special fruits and vegetables are pesticide-free. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Sins Against The Holy Spirit: Blaspheming Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Jun 1, 2011

It is clear to me that when it comes to the Holy Spirit; you may resist, but give in; you may insult, but ask for forgiveness; but one thing you must never do is to blaspheme the Spirit of the Living God.

March 15, 2009 “Joint Usher Board Anniversary Day” Sins against the Holy Spirit: Blaspheming Matthew 12: 31 – 37 We continue in our series with this third installment on Sins against the Holy Spirit: Blaspheming. You may remember that the blessedness of Jesus Christ is that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:31-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil Made Me Do It!

Contributed by Craig Condon on Sep 19, 2015

The devil is part of earthly wisdom, and James contrasts earthly wisdom and heavenly wisdom. People’s lives reflect the source of their wisdom.

I want to take you (especially those of you who are among the older members of this congregation) on a trip down memory lane for a minute. Some of you may remember a famous comedian named Flip Wilson. He had a TV show in the 1970s, and on this show he had such famous characters as Geraldine Jones ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Sin And The Savior Series

Contributed by Steven Platt on Nov 15, 2002

4th of 4 in the series "One Hit Wonders" looking at the 4 NT books with One Chapter. The church that Jude wrote to was infiltrated by some "bad apples" who taught taugh grace as a "get out of jail free" card for sin.

Take a trip back to High School history The time was the early 16th Century The country was Germany and Catholicism ruled supreme It was the state church It was the ONLY church Enter a 34 Year old priest Served as priest in the German town of Wittenberg, and was ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Decisions Made In The Valley

Contributed by James May on Nov 19, 2003

We all enter into the Valley of Decision from time to time but in that valley is not the time to make a bad decision. Wait upon the Lord.

DECISIONS MADE IN THE VALLEY Joel 3:10, “Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision." If you were to read the entirety of the third chapter of the Book of Joel, you would see very quickly, if you knew anything about end time ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17, Joel 3:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Debt Free Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 2, 2005

How is your debt ratio with God? Do you walk around feeling the weight of your sin, past present and future, around you neck? Learn what it means to live a guilt free - debt free life.

Americans are racking up credit card debt at a record pace. Now, don’t worry, this isn’t a message about being a good steward and owing no man or anything like that. But while our financial debt soars, no one talks much about the spiritual debt we owe to God. I know for myself - every time I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:11-28

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Pretentious Free Life Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 7, 2021

John wants all believers to know they have eternal life because they are precious in the sight of Jesus. He holds before us the key by which certainty becomes a faith response to all of life: Jesus Christ. John seeks to inspire Christians to cultivate greater intimacy with God.

As we entered the COVID-19 crisis I envisioned Christians would support those in leadership positions, I cannot fathom the stress they have endured. I never envisioned the conflict we have witnessed, among Christians and churches. As seen on Facebook, many Christians become antagonistic toward ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Made For A Mission Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 26, 2005

As humans we have a purpose and through Christ we have a mission.

Thanks to all of you who have hosted or participated in 40 Days of Purpose groups this fall. The final small group session of 40 Days is this coming week. We’re hoping and praying that all of the people who have been in a group during these 40 Days (about 1300) will stay in a small group. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Setting Hearts Free

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 31, 2004

Jesus Christ sets us free from: 1. Cynicism 2. Despair 3. Self

Comedian Rodney Dangerfield, who passed away earlier this month at age 82, made his living playing the part of someone chronically depressed and making fun of himself because he “got no respect.” He would complain to his audiences with lines like: “I tell ya I get no respect from anyone. I ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Methodist

Wilt Thou Be Made Whole?

Contributed by Ashley Benjamin on Feb 26, 2024

Principles of Healing from John 5

John 5 documents a beautiful miracle the Lord Jesus performed at the pool of Bethesda. The Apostle John always brings out the beauty of how Jesus Christ fulfils the Law of God handed down through Moses. We can learn some very important principles of healing from the incident at Bethesda, that can ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Love God - Hate Sin

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 26, 2011

In light of the recent votes to make gay marriage permissible in the state of Maryland. I was led by the Spirit to speak on the subject from the pulpit for Valentines day. Not your normal message on love. This message comes straight from scriptures.

2011.02.13.Sermon. Love God – Hate Sin (How great is the Love of God) Days of Noah Gay Marriage in Legislation Perversion of Love in USA and World John 3:16 (KJV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:26-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Devil Made Me Do It

Contributed by Paul Redwine on Jan 2, 2004

The Christian servant has a responsibility to handle temptation properly; He or she must take personal responsibility for his or her sin.

"The Devil Made Me Do It," James 1:12-18 Paul Redwine, Northside Christian Church, Sunday, July 6, 2003 INTRODUCTION [READ TEXT, James 1:12-18] Verse 12 is a reminder: the servant who endures trials passes the tests in life will: 1. Be blessed 2. Receive the crown of life Now we see by the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:11-13, James 1:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Made To Be Holy

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 25, 2014

We were made to become more like Jesus and become increasingly holy

Made to Be Holy 1 Peter 1:13-16 September 22, 2013 Morning Service A businessman was in the process of selling an old warehouse. The building had sat vacant for several months and had fallen prey to vandalism. Doors were damaged, windows were smashed, trash was thrown throughout the place and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Yearning To Breathe Free

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 14, 2003

We yearn to be free. In Christ we can be transformed from a slave mentality, we can become agents of liberation, and we can come forth from self-imposed bondages. For Transfiguration Sunday and for Black History Month; uses poems (not replicated here)

The plan of God is that all should be free. All free. Free from the things that keep us from what God intends us to be. Free from oppression, free from hostility. Most of all, free from sin and death. That is the ultimate plan of God. We who have yearned to breathe free have not been ...read more

Scripture: John 11:38-44, Ecclesiastes 3:10

Denomination: Baptist