Sermons on progress vs liberty:

Liberty And Responsibility

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 5, 2017

Jesus’ death and resurrection frees us from sin. Liberty breeds responsibility, the basis for seeking and submitting to God’s plan.

In the last days of the Civil War, the Confederate capital, Richmond, Virginia, fell to the Union army. Abraham Lincoln insisted on visiting the city. Even though no one knew he was coming, slaves recognized him immediately and thronged around him. He had liberated them by the Emancipation ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-20

Denomination: Other

Called To Liberty!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jun 30, 2011

The freedom we have in Jesus

Anatoli Shcharansky, a dissident Soviet Jew, kissed his wife goodbye as she left Russia for freedom in Israel. His parting words to her were, ’I’ll see you soon in Jerusalem."" But Anatoli was detained and finally imprisoned. Their reunion in Jerusalem would not only be postponed, it might never ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Image Of Liberty Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 31, 2015

Israel was trapped, and afraid. And yet God had one simple message was: "Be still and trust me." But how could that kind of reaction help solve their problem? And how can it solve our problems as well?

OPEN: (we showed the following video from the 10 Commandments with Heston and Yul Brenner) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jo0JMs-evQU. (Beginning at 2:43 running till 4:09) The year was 1856. Artist Auguste Bartholdi was vacationing in Egypt and he was overwhelmed by what he saw. The grandeur ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Limit To Liberty Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Mar 18, 2016

Limit to Liberty

Limit to Liberty I Corinthians 8 1. Steadfast Liberty A. Principles of Knowledge 1) Somethings are neither right or wrong 2) Somethings have no bearing on our relationship to God B. Problem with Knowledge 1) Knowledge makes proud 2) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Limit To Liberty Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Apr 6, 2016

Bible study in 1 Corinthians

1. Steadfast Liberty A. Principle of Knowledge 1) Somethings are neither right or wrong 2) Somethings have no bearing on our relationship to God B. Problem with Knowledge 1) Knowledge makes proud 2) Knowledge is limited C. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Liberty In Jesus Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Jul 15, 2012

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

Liberty In Christ

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Sep 13, 2017

We must not abuse the freedom we have in Jesus Christ.

Liberty in Christ September 10, 2017 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not abuse the freedom we have in Jesus Christ. Focus Passage: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Key Passage: But take care that this liberty of yours does not somehow become a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Liberty

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 5, 2022

This July 4th sermon explores the Liberty that Christ gives us through the work of the Holy Spirit.

The Spirit of Liberty I. Opening & Text: In Congress, July 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Letter Of Liberty Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

A study of this letter will not only help us grasp better what we have in Christ, but it will help us also to see just what we should get angry about as believers.

The author of a tract entitled Come To Jesus got engaged in a theological dispute, and he wrote another publication in which he cut his opponent to pieces with razor sharp sarcasm. He let a friend read it and then asked if he had any suggestions for a title. His friend said, "How about Go To ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-9

The Blessing Of Liberty Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 7, 2019

Now, we are members of the family of God, and have all the privileges of a son, including being joint heirs with Jesus.

(26) The Blessing of Liberty Romans 8:12-17 12 Therefore, brethren, we are debtors—not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. 13 For if you live according to the flesh you will die; but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. 14 For as many as are led by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Liberty Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

: Through the first seven chapters of this book Paul has advised the church to: 1) Fix their focus; 2) Forgo their feuding; 3) Face up to their foolishness and; 4) Forsake their filthiness. Now he tells them to: 5) Figure out their freedom.

CHRISTIAN LIBERTY I CORINTHIANS 8: 1-13 INTRODUCTION: Through the first seven chapters of this book Paul has advised the church to: 1) Fix their focus; 2) Forgo their feuding; 3) Face up to their foolishness and; 4) Forsake their filthiness. Now he tells them to: 5) Figure out their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Liberty Is Not License

Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 1, 2018

Contrast Liberty and License and to show the parameters of liberty

Liberty Is not License Galatians 5:13-26 David P. Nolte An old song by Billy Joel says, quite stubbornly, “I don't need you to worry for me cause I'm alright. I don't want you to tell me it's time to come home. I don't care what you say anymore, this is my life. Go ahead with your own ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Author Of Liberty

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Feb 7, 2025

Why do you suppose it is that people find it so difficult to understand that real freedom only comes when we obey God?

It’s a risky thing to mix politics and religion. It’s too easy to confuse the two. And if I remember correctly, one of the major bones of contention during my predecessor’s tenure was over that very thing: whether or not it was proper to have the American flag in the sanctuary. Many people do ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Liberty And Grace

Contributed by Paul Robinson on Mar 20, 2023

Does grace mean that we are free to do whatever we want, even sin? Let's see what the Bible says about this in Romans 6.

There is a certain group of Christianity today that says that since we are under grace, we are free to live however we want, even if we live in sin. In other words, grace allows you to live in sin! This has always been a problem, even back during the Apostle Paul’s day. And so, he deals with this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Liberty

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 30, 2023

How do we handle the freedom we have in Christ? Let's find out in Romans 14.

Christ gives us liberty, but some are weak, and causing unnecessary offense is an abuse of that Christian freedom. How should we treat those who are weak in faith? Welcome the person who is weak in faith—but not in order to argue about differences of opinion. (Romans 14:1 CEB) What about food ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible