Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times
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Faithful to the Finish
Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
When Christians have a rebellious heart, we open our lives up to oppression and bondage.
“Free Indeed” Rebellion 1. Illus. of young woman Experiencing profound spiritual bondage. Saved, but absolutely miserable. Now, so often things like depression and anger are emotional issues. But in this young ladies case, the problem was spiritual. She was being ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 4:27
Denomination: Baptist
While we might not think it, pride can be an open door that Satan uses to inflict harm on us.
THE POWER OF PRIDE James 4:6-7 1 Peter 5:5-8 1. Illus. of Loraine at GPBC • Came to see me. Had a list of weird things going on in her life, things that were destroying her but that she had no explanation for. • As I listened, I began to try to fit what she was telling me into a model. Physical? ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-8
In today's world we find that more and more people including Christians are becoming enslaved to "prisons of thinking". Here is a sermon that will set you on the road to freedom.
Psalm 124:1-8 If the LORD had not been on our side—let Israel now say—if the LORD had not been on our side when people rose up against us, they would have swallowed us alive because of their burning anger against us. The waters would have engulfed us; a torrent would have overwhelmed us. Yes, the ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Intro: (Michael) If you look up the phrase “maintenance-free home” or “maintenance-free house” on the internet you’ll find no fewer than 125 million articles.
Intro: (Michael) If you look up the phrase “maintenance-free home” or “maintenance-free house” on the internet you’ll find no fewer than 125 million articles. It seems everyone wants to live in the build-it-and-leave-it-alone structure. But one article stood out to ...read more
Scripture: Genesis 2:24
Explores the profound freedom found in Christ, its foundation, how faith enables this freedom, and the tangible outcomes of living in this freedom.
Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, united in faith and in love, to reflect upon a message of profound importance, a message that resonates deeply within our hearts and souls. It's a message that is as old as the hills, yet as fresh as the morning dew. It's a ...read more
Scripture: Galatians 5:1
Topics: Freedom, Cost
Through Christ, we have been set free from the sinful mindset and have been given the mindset and power of the Holy Spirit.
In 1865 after the Civil War, America officially banned slavery. In modern headlines every once in a while you will read of a child held hostage by his own parents. Usually, the child is abused and neglected. One or both of the parents beat and starve the child. Some children have been chained like ...read more
Scripture: Romans 8:1-10
Denomination: Lutheran
A New Testament model of the mssion of the church.
Theme: A Model of Worship for a Church That Sets the Captives Text: Acts 3:1-10 1One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. 2Now a man crippled from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every ...read more
Scripture: Acts 3:1-10
Denomination: Christian Church
Is it possible to forgive others? What happens to me if I don’t? God’s Word has some startling answers.
Review: Translated and free. Gains control by giving “ground.” Equivalent to giving house key to worst enemy. Occult activities. The power of forgiveness Free Indeed series Ephesians 4:26-27 2 Corinthians 2:10-11 1. Illus. of Meg and Shirley Meg got mad at Shirley when they were teens ...read more
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:10-11
I read this week in fact that it is possible that up to 80% of those who are currently hospitalized have a stress related illnesses. 80%.
“Get out of jail, Free” Matthew 6:1-18 Medical science has been telling us now for years that there is a very close relationship between physical illness and stress. That shouldn’t be hard for us to believe since when you go through a time of extended stress and difficulty, many times we become ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18
When we forgive others we find that we let someone out of jail. But we are the ones who experience freedom.
Jesus said " So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free." This sermon teaches on 9 freedoms that we have in Christ.
This month I have been talking about our rights to “life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness”. I have also made the comment that we are not truly independent but very much dependent on God, our potter. Today I want to discuss “liberty”. We will begin by looking at the ...read more
Scripture: John 8:31-36
Denomination: Foursquare
A message about how God seeks and saves the lost.
Ollie Ollie Oxen Free Now the tax collectors and "sinners" were all gathering around to hear him. But the Pharisees and the teachers of the law muttered, "This man welcomes sinners and eats with them." Then Jesus told them this parable: "Suppose one of you has a hundred sheep and loses one of ...read more
Scripture: Luke 15:1-32
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The unsaved receive temporal blessings on account of the righteous, but God will not grant these blessings indefinitely.
If you’ve ever watched “Shark Week” or know much about sharks, you may have heard about a unique fish called Remora. They are sometimes called “suckerfish” or “shark-suckers.” These fish have a unique suction design and attache themselves to sharks, ...read more
Explores the transformative power of encountering Jesus, using the story of the Samaritan woman at the well as a guide for personal redemption.
Dear brothers and sisters, I stand before you today with a heart full of joy and a spirit brimming with anticipation. We gather in this sacred space, not by chance, but by divine design. Our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom, has orchestrated this moment for us to come together, to share in ...read more
Scripture: John 4:1-42
Topics: Jesus, Shame And Guilt
Tips to keep the holidays from becoming a drag!
Hints for a Hassle-free Holiday Various Scriptures Introduction Well, here we are. The advent season is on us, and it’ll be Christmas before we know it. You wouldn’t know it by the weather, but it’s true nonetheless. And while for some people, the Christmas season brings joy and happiness, ...read more
Scripture: Romans 5:8, Luke 2:19
Denomination: Wesleyan
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