Sermons on Oppressive: showing 436-450 of 13,492

Freedom In Christ Series

Contributed by Boomer Phillips on Jun 9, 2021

Independence Day: In God we find the basis for national freedom, or physical freedom; however, we also find in the Lord the basis for our spiritual freedom. God’s provision for our spiritual freedom is found in His one and only Son, Jesus Christ.

According to Mark Parsec, Independence Day “celebrates America’s Declaration of Independence from the tyranny of England under King George the III.”(1) The signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, he says, was not intended to declare war with England, nor did it procure our country’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18, John 8:31-36, Galatians 4:4-7, Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

God's Call For Justice

Contributed by Stephen Aram on Jun 20, 2019

To be faithful to our God we must be concerned with much more than our own peace of mind or personal holiness. God calls us to care about others and the treatment they get in society.

The Gospel According to Isaiah, Part 4: God’s Call for Justice Isaiah 1:16-26 March 18, 2012 Rev. Stephen Aram Probably most of us have heard people speaking about their faith as a very private thing, something you feel in your heart, something you don’t talk about. Sometimes you hear ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:16-26

No More Crumbs

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

God never intended for his children to live a crummy life, just getting by on left overs, Ours is life abundant in Christ.

Judg 1:1-7 1Now after the death of Joshua it came to pass, that the children of Israel asked the LORD, saying, Who shall go up for us against the Canaanites first, to fight against them? 2And the LORD said, Judah shall go up: behold, I have delivered the land into his hand. 3And Judah said unto ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Your Declaration Of Independence!

Contributed by Glen Lawhun on Jul 4, 2004

It does no good to fill the ranks of the army of God with soldiers whose ever shifting loyalty is to the ones who makes them feel the most comfortable.

Your Declaration of Independence! July 4, 2004 Matt. 21:33-46 “When in the course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bonds which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Advent With Handel's Messiah 5 Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 5, 2009

Jesus brings peace through the means of peace

First Sunday After Christmas December 28, 2008 Advent Series based on Scripture in Handel’s Messiah Read p. xvii in the Voice from on High Song 18 Zechariah 9:9-10 The Magi come to honour a king – what kind of king? Alexander vs Jesus Alexander – verses 3-7a – an empire based on force and ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9-10

Denomination: *other

Give Your Life

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 6, 2008

Our society identifies with the expression "Live your life!". However, the message of Christ to his disciples is "Give your life!". (A contrast between heathen and Christian power)

Give Your Life The world might identify with the expression, “Live your life!” Text: Mark 10:42-45 I. Heathen government a. Power corrupts i. “Nothing, indeed, but the possession of some power can with any certainty discover what at the bottom is the true character of any man.” ii. Delilah’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Homeless No More

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 15, 2007

This is a funeral homily for a homeless man who had lived at a local shelter for 30 years before his death.

Homeless No More - A Funeral Homily Isaiah 58:6 "Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? 7 Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Set Me Free

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jun 23, 2007

what have we been set free from? Sin and death

He set me free Intro: I went on a mission trip this week and it was awesome. We had a wonderful time. Whenever you are in the center of the Lords will doing His work, great things happen. Well we met quite a few people. We had a great time rebuilding someone’s home. When you loose everything you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Naturally Supernatural: 3 Aspects Of God's In-Breaking Kingdom Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Nov 1, 2006

#9 in a series. "As communities of the King, we should model what the Kingdom looks like when God has His way with a group of people." John Wimber

If you would like a free MP3 audio file of this teaching, please email us @ tfh777@msn.com and mention the teaching MP3-20061105. In chapter 5 Gary Best discusses…BRINGING THE KINGDOM TO PEOPLE. Two more weeks of NATURALLY SUPERNATURAL. Learning to do THE STUFF. JESUS’ STUFF. Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Scriptural Ways To Handle Temptation

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 12, 2019

First Sunday of Lent, Year C

The sign outside Immanuel Lutheran Church in Burnside, Iowa, “Lent is not the fuzz in your navel.”  “Led by the Spirit into the desert for forty days,…” The desert experience can be the place of mature repentance and conversion.. Basically, the desert represents a stripping away so as to make ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:4-10, Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

Keep Salt In Yourselves

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 10, 2020

5th Sunday, Year A, Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time

The late Pentecostal preacher David du Plessis was once approached by a Christian who complained that people don’t seem thirsty for the Lord these days. Without missing a beat, du Plessis replied, “It’s not that they are not thirsty enough. It’s that we are not salty enough!” Since moisture ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:7-10, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Catholic

Sin Of Taking Advantage Of Others Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Feb 13, 2024

Taking advantage of others is like draining their soul, leaving them empty and dry. It may fill our pockets, but it drains our humanity.

In the Bible, God teaches us to love our neighbors as ourselves and to treat others the way we want to be treated. But sadly, there are those who choose to exploit and manipulate others for their own gain. In Leviticus 19:13, God says, "Do not take advantage of a hired worker who is poor and ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:13, Matthew 18:23-35

The Transformative Power Of Divine Touch SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

Divine touch is a heavenly touch, it is touch of power and a transforming touch. It a touch that produces change and it is different from an ordinary touch of a friend, a spouse or colleagues. A touch could be by laying of hand or through spoken words, deeds, or actions.

Divine touch is a heavenly touch, a touch of power that transforms. It is different from an ordinary touch from a friend or family member. This touch can be through laying on of hands or spoken words, deeds, or actions. Today, we will explore some distinct divine touches revealed in the Holy ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Topics: Divine Touch, Transformation, Power Of God

How Should We Respond To The Poor?

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 22, 2006

Looking at how we respond to the poor

How should we respond to the poor? Is 58:1-11 Gladstone Baptist Church – 23/10/05 am This year, there has been an unprecedented public exposure given to ridding the world of poverty. There has been the “Make Poverty History” campaign with Musicians such as Bob Geldoff and Bono and actors such as ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Monday – “jesus Clears The Temple” Series

Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 13, 2010

The righteous anger of Christ.

Monday – “Jesus Clears the Temple” (Matthew 21:12-17) 2nd in a Series on “Passion Week” Introduction: I grew up around golf. When I was 13-years-old my uncle gave me my first summer job working for him on a golf course he was building. Every summer after that for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Church Of God