Sermons on Neither Bond Nor Free:

Free To Be Nothing

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Apr 26, 2002

God’s way of "self-fulfillment" goes against the grain of our culture of Self, and allows us to be Free to Be Nothing.

Free to Be Nothing TCF Sermon February 3, 2002 Philip. 2:1-8 If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Set Free

Contributed by Jeremy Jarvi on Feb 27, 2007

Set Free

HELPING SET OTHERS FREE Set Free "Let me tell you why you are here. You’re here to be salt-seasoning that brings out the God-flavors of this earth.... Here’s another way to put it: You’re here to be light, bringing out the God-colors in the world. God is not a secret to be kept. We’re going ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

They Didn't Bow, Bind, Nor Burn

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 28, 2003

Many critics attack this chapter because it contains the record of a miracle. Not one line in the narrative is myth or fiction. It is the pure truth because it is divinely inspired. But because many have trouble believing in miracles, they attack this cha

They did not bow, they did nor bend nor burn. CHAPTER 3. Many critics attack this chapter because it contains the record of a miracle. Not one line in the narrative is myth or fiction. It is the pure truth because it is divinely inspired. But because many have trouble believing in miracles, they ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

So, You Want To Get Baptized

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Mar 27, 2018

The seeker is hungry to understand Scripture. With the explanation, seeks to go deeper and be baptized. Like this reading, it need not be complicated nor by some rigid ritual; it may be spontaneous and thereby even more meaningful.

Mid-week Message/Devotion March 28, 2018 Reading: Acts 8:26-40 So, You Want to Get Baptized This to me, this is one of the most enjoyable readings in the New Testament. It sets an example for us that is extremely vivid. Let me first narrate a modern day parallel story based upon personal ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Binding Hearts: Family Unity PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 16, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the importance of fostering familial bonds within the Christian community, reflecting God's love and support through empathy, kindness, and shared responsibility.

Ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, we gather here today under the banner of God's unending love and grace. We come together not as strangers, but as a family bound by the love of our Heavenly Father. We come together not as individuals, but as a collective body of Christ, united ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1, Romans 12:15, Galatians 6:2

Topics: Emotional Bonds, Family

Sermon On The Day's Unity

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 28, 2024

Unity is defined as the state of being united or joined as a whole.

Charles Ives, an American composer once remarked: “A rare experience of a moment at daybreak, when something in nature seems to reveal all consciousness, cannot be explained at noon. Yet it is part of the day's unity.” 1 Corinthians 1:10 reminds us: “I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3, 1 Peter 3:8, Colossians 3:14, 2 Corinthians 13:11

Sermon On An Eminence Of Friendship

Contributed by William Meakin on Jul 31, 2025

Friendship is the bond that unites.

Henri Nouwen, a Dutch priest once remarked: “When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives mean the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a warm and tender hand. The ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-15, Proverbs 17:17, Exodus 33:11, Revelation 3:20

God's Love Makes Us Victorious - Romans 8:37-39

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jul 29, 2011

Rom 8:37 No, in all these things we have complete victory through him who loved us! Rom 8:38 For I am certain that nothing can separate us from his love: neither death nor life, neither angels nor other heavenly rulers or powers, neither the present

God's Love Makes Us Victorious - Romans 8:37-39 Rom 8:37 No, in all these things we have complete victory through him who loved us! Rom 8:38 For I am certain that nothing can separate us from his love: neither death nor life, neither angels nor other heavenly rulers or powers, neither the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's The Deal With Free Will? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the concept of being children of God, made in His image with free will, and the importance of making choices that reflect His love and righteousness.

Good morning, family of God! As we gather this morning, let's turn our hearts and minds to a passage from John's Gospel, chapter 1, verses 12-13: "Yet to all who did receive him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God—children born not of natural descent, nor ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12-13

Topics: Free Will

The Miracles In John: Lesson 7: The Man Born Blind

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 17, 2005

“Neither this man nor his parents, sinned, but that the works of God should be revealed in him” (9:3).

A. INTRODUCTION: JOHN 9 1. Where did the action take place? Temple entrance. “As Jesus passed by” (9:1). a. Blind could not enter Temple. b. Normally begged. 2. What was the background? Crisis. “They (the Jews) took up stones to cast at him” (8:59). Aorist active subjunctive, i.e., some had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Unforced Rhythms Of Grace

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 9, 2011

Shows how the Lord has come to set us free from the bonds of religion.

*Note: I use a variety of sources. The thought is original for me. So if you see similarities in some ideas it is because of research. Title: The Unforced Rhythms of Grace Theme: To show the rest that we have in Christ and His Spirit Text: Matthew 11:28-30 "Come to Me, all you who labor and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Integrity: Where Your Word Is Your Bond Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 30, 2006

Integrity is a reputation of trustworthiness that is built up over a period of time and is proven by our behavior, our conduct both in and out of the limelight, both in the public view as well as when no other human is looking.

INTEGRITY: WHERE YOUR WORD IS YOUR BOND Matthew 5:33-37 1. `My boy,’ said the businessman to his son, `there are two things that are essential if you are to succeed in business.’ `What are they, Dad? Asked the boy. `Integrity and sagacity.’ `What is integrity?’ `Always, no matter what, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37, Matthew 5:33

Denomination: United Methodist

Free To Be Slaves

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002

Titus 1:1

FREE TO BE SLAVES TITUS 1:1 A couple had two little boys, ages 8 and 10, were excessively mischievous. The two were always getting into trouble and their parents could be assured that if any mischief occurred in their town their two young sons were in some way involved. The parents were at ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1

Denomination: Bible Church

Set Free

Contributed by Wes Humble on Jan 21, 2003

God will gives us freedom over the things that bind our lives.

Set Free A bricklayer had an accident on a construction site and had to file a detailed report for his insurance company. This is what he wrote: "I’m a bricklayer by trade, and on the date of the accident I was working alone on the roof of a new six-story building. When I completed my work, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:11-17

Denomination: *other

"Free Indeed"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

Jesus frees us completely from the chains and guilt of sin.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 7, 2002 Communion Sunday “Free Indeed” John 8:31-36 INTRODUCTION: In today’s scripture Jesus is talking to some Jewish believers who were new in the faith. They were weak in their faith at this point, and Jesus begins by telling them, “If you continue in my ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Methodist