Sermons on Progress As Slavery:

Diet Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 2, 2020

Deliverance. We talk about it. We ask for it. We demand it. We know we need it. However, deliverance is often accompanied by dilemmas! Are we willing to hold on for freedom?

Deliverance Dilemmas Pt. 3 - Diet I. Introduction The load had become too heavy. 430 years of harsh slavery. 430 years of no freedom. 430 years of being treated as less than. Finally, the people have had all they can take and their desire for rescue has culminated in the desperate cry for ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:4-13, Numbers 11:4-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Freed To Be A Slave! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 28, 2025

Based on Romans 6:20-23 - Encourages hearers to consider what it means to be freed from sin to become a slave to God.

“FREED TO BE A SLAVE” Romans 6:20-23 FBCF – 9/28/25 Jon Daniels INTRO – When is last time you used an oxymoron? Def: “a figure of speech in which two contradictory words are put side by side to form a phrase.” Some words just don’t seem to go together: - Jumbo shrimp - Organized chaos - Clearly ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom Is The Answer That You've Been Looking For

Contributed by David Jenkins on Apr 13, 2005

Freedom is the answer that you’ve been looking for.

Have you ever thought of taking time for your heart? What power their is in dwelling in your heart? In truly opening the flood gates and allowing the Lord to come in and heal the broken places in your life. Lets stop just for a few moments here. Write down what your thinking right now as you read ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Choose Or Lose

Contributed by Michael Schwer on Jan 4, 2001

A Sermon about the essential choices we make as Christians that reflect our obedience to God.

“Choose or Lose” Romans 6:15-23 Introduction Everyday each one of us are confronted with choices that somehow affect our lives in a larger way: The Speed Limit - when we drive we choose whether or not to go the prescribed speed limit or choose to take our chances and go over the limit and risk ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who's Your Master?

Contributed by Dwight Mcconnell on Oct 17, 2017

As believers we need to know & understand that we are not to be slaves of this world but rather slaves to God.

Romans 6:12-18 12 Do not let sin control the way you live;[a] do not give in to sinful desires. 13 Do not let any part of your body become an instrument of evil to serve sin. Instead, give yourselves completely to God, for you were dead, but now you have new life (SOMEBODY SAY NEW LIFE). So use ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Declaration Of Freedom

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 1, 2018

A July Fourth sermon looking at the Declaration of Independence and then what the Bible says brings us freedom, which includes Jesus, Truth, the Holy Spirit, and Freedom.

July 4th Sermon God’s Declaration of Freedom With all of America’s imperfections and contradictions, July 4th, or Independence Day still represents one thing that all people can celebrate, and that is, Freedom. Freedom is one the great blessings we have as a country. We have political and ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

The Hardest Thing Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

What do you as a follower of Jesus Christ when someone close to you has hurt you?

The Hardest Thing You’ll Ever Do Philemon What do you do when the person closest to you has betrayed and hurt you? I had a friend in college with whom I reconnected after I moved back from seminary. Let’s call her Jane. She had a whirlwind romance and after just six months, got married. ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Methodist

It Takes A Lamb - Good Friday Services Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

This is the text of a Good Friday service worked into a series. It featured an on-stage enactment of a Passover Seder, "narrated" by the speaker of the message, explaining the significance of Passover in light of the gospel.

Introduction: (Scripture read - offstage) Exodus 12:3-14 …This is a day you are to commemorate; for the generations to come you shall celebrate it as a festival to the LORD--a lasting ordinance. Joke - Moses was sitting in the Egyptian ghettos. Things were terrible. Pharaoh wouldn't even ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remaining Free In Christ (Col. 2:8–15) Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jan 19, 2015

Exposition of Col. 2:8–15

Remaining Free in Christ “See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy, which depends on human tradition and the basic principles of this world rather than on Christ. For in Christ all the fullness of the Deity lives in bodily form, and you have been given ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Before We Get To Heaven

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002

Discover the rightful place of fear and surrender in the Christian life.

We continue this morning in the portion of Paul’s letter to the Philippians where Paul challenges the Christians at Philippi Community Christian Church to be involved in growing like Christ. Three weeks ago, we looked at Paul’s challenge to these Christians to make his joy complete by their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: *other

Turning Pain Into Purpose And Finding Hope In Suffering Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Aug 18, 2025

Trust God in suffering, find strength in weakness. Use experiences to help others by Seeking God's guidance.

Discover how biblical figures like Joseph, Moses, David, Paul, and Job turned their struggles into triumphs. Have you ever felt like your pain is overwhelming, and you don't know how to move forward? You're not alone. Many people in the Bible faced incredible challenges, yet they found a ...read more

What Do You Do When The Dream Comes True?

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 16, 2006

Dreams were a really important factor in the life of Joseph. You will remember that a couple of dreams got in him trouble in the first place. He stayed faithful until his dreams came true.

NOTE: If you want to email me – the [CONTACT] tab on SERMONCENTRAL will not go through. AOL has a filter that will not allow it to come into my email folder. You will have to email me directly at LarryJ713@aol.com. Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com ------------------------- WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Plan For Economic Freedom

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 5, 2018

Are there national economic principles in the Bible? Does God believe in economic equality? Is there a biblical basis of economic equality?

Prelude Are there national economic principles in the Bible? Does God believe in economic equality? Is there a biblical basis of economic equality? Purpose: Let’s look at one of the most wonderful economic laws ever written and its implications for us. Plan: Let’s look at the Jubilee, how it could ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sons And Daughters Of God Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 23, 2019

Greetings in the Holy Name of GOD, My brothers and sisters, clearly understand me, you are not only the proverbial daughters who remain under the care of human fathers for their entire life and the proverbial sons ...

Sons And Daughters Of God by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid “And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.” (II Corinthians 6:18, King James Version) Greetings in the Holy Name of GOD, My brothers and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:18

Denomination: Friends

Unknown Grandsons Lesson 5 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2019

From rags to riches to rags in three generations.

A. THREE GENERATIONS DOWN 1. From rags to riches to rags in three generations. Grandfather: poor but worked hard for money. Son: enjoyed riches, but didn’t earn them. Grandson: lazy and lost all. 2. From sin to salvation to sin in three generations. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:7-13

Denomination: Baptist