Sermons on Religious Liberty:

Don't Be Foolish Serve God

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 9, 2019

To establish that believers: should walk as wise, redeeming the time, and understanding the will of the Lord; and not as fools. This lesson will enlighten many believers; in fully comprehending the will of the Lord, in true conversion and religious service.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Don’t be foolish - walk circumspectly 2. Don’t be foolish - redeem the time 3. Don’t be foolish - understand the Lord’s will Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “Don’t Be Foolish Serve God.” The theme for this lectureship is: “Serving ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17, Joshua 24:15, John 8:30-32, Romans 6:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stand Fast

Contributed by Mark Baker on May 10, 2007

Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. The Apostle Paul was talking about not being entangled again in the bondage of the law. If we have accepted Jesus

Galatians 5:1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty by which Christ has made us free, and do not be entangled again with a yoke of bondage. The Apostle Paul was talking about not being entangled again in the bondage of the law, however there is much that could be said about this verse of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It’s Voting & Praying Time

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 17, 2024

In our churches there has become so much mixing of religious and political power which is an abomination unto God with the spiritual leaders are more aggrandized with self that we have the prostitution of the church and the people of God.

It’s Voting & Praying Time By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Today I want to teach on the subject It’s Voting & Praying Time. PRAYER SCRIPTURES: - FOCUS SCRIPTURE John 18:36 “Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Religion And Government

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 6, 2009

We need to restore to society a common moral code by being a light of Christ actively involved in our communities. Religion should be in government but government must not be in religion

As we struggle to understand to live out our faith and God’s will in our lives, we know that God does in fact care about all of the issues we will address during our Tough Issues Sermon series. Can anyone who is a believer truly think that God does not care what we think regarding criminal justice ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Independence Day – True Freedom In Christ

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 26, 2025

While we rejoice in our national independence, let us not forget the greater freedom we have in Christ Jesus.

INDEPENDENCE DAY – TRUE FREEDOM IN CHRIST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: John 8:32 Supporting Texts: Galatians 5:1, Romans 6:22, 2 Corinthians 3:17, Isaiah 61:1 INTRODUCTION: As we celebrate Independence Day, we remember the liberation of our nation from colonial or oppressive rule. National ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hope That Exceeds Our Doubt Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 15, 2016

We all struggle with doubt, but we don't have to allow our doubts and fears to dictate our spiritual lives. Our hope in Christ exceeds any doubt we may have.

Series: Saved, Settled, and Sanctified Hope that Exceeds our Doubt 1 Peter 1: 3-8 At this point in the history of the church, she was growing exponentially. The Gospel was being shared and many were coming to saving faith in Christ. Such rapid growth had gotten the attention of the authorities ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

And Therefore I Have Hope

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Nov 3, 2021

Even when all seems lost, God is faithful

And Therefore I Have Hope Text: Lamentations 1:1-9, 3:21-24 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING If you will please take your Bibles and open them up to the Old Testament book of Lamentations. You guys know Lamentations right? I’m sure it’s in everyone’s top five list of Old Testament Books… Well ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 1:1-9, Lamentations 3:21-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Perseverance In The Midst Of Persecution Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Sep 17, 2016

A sermon examining how to keep on when trouble comes your way.

Perseverance In The Midst Of Persecution Acts 4:1-22 Kayla Mueller was a young woman who traveled to Turkey in 2012 to assist Syrian refugees. After some time she entered Syria with her boyfriend and was captured by ISIS. She was forced into marriage to ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Following ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Five Kernels Of Thankfulness

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Nov 29, 2008

Our country cannot continue to exist prosperously financed, abundantly favored and religiously free if we fail to be grateful to our God, thankful for His blessings and respectful to His leadership!

A little girl asked her mother, “Mommy, why do you cut the ends off the meat before you cook it?” The girl’s mother told her that she thought it added to the flavor by allowing the meat to better absorb the spices, but perhaps she should ask her grandmother since she always did it that way. So ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Mystery Babylon, As Manifested In Communism, Al Smith, And Mussolini Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Jul 26, 2015

Yes there is a link, a solidifying background story behind all the major events of world history, and that link is Babylon, now doing business as Rome. There will be other manifestations of Babylon , but for now, we see the influence of Italy's child...

FIFTY-FIVE: THE RISE OF COMMUNISM Following World War I, the attention of the world is directed to Orthodox/Czarist Russia. It must be noted that the Czar and the Orthodox Church are as united as the Holy Roman Emperor and the Catholic Church. They are a mirror image of what is happening in the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Blocking The Door To Heaven

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

In religious leaders’ refusal to accept God’s way not only did they not go through the door but also blocked the door to heaven for others.

In Matthew 23:13 Christ pronounced judgment upon the scribes and Pharisees when He said, "But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in." Christ condemned ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

"No Additives" Series

Contributed by Keith Bunch on Feb 28, 2003

In a world where men are perverting the Gospel in the name of "Religious Unity", let us find the strength to stand fast and preach Christ ALONE!

THE COURSE OF THE GALATIANS (Vv. 6-7) "I marvel that you are turning away so soon..." I think it is safe to say that at least, part of the Galatian Christians were believers (v. 9), but they were being led astray by false teachers; We read in (Acts 18:23-28) that Paul had preached the Gospel to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Am...the Way, The Truth, And The Life Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 27, 2007

In our age of religious tolerance Jesus’ supposed intolerant message is still the truth. He is the way, the truth, and the life and the only way to the Father.

During this season before Easter, which we call Lent, we have been looking at who the real Jesus is. Not who other people THINK Jesus is, but what Jesus actually said about himself according to an eye witness, his disciple John. Specifically, these are Jesus’ seven “I am” statements. Through ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Why Bad People Can Get To Heaven

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 27, 2008

Message based on Jesus’ words to the religious leaders who were missing the message while the tax collectors and prostitutes were hearing and responding.

Why Bad People Can Get to Heaven Matthew 21:28-32 July 27, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me: During my freshman year in college, I went back to my high school to visit and to play in the band for a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Wesleyan

Mechanical Religion Or Heartfelt Obedience? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 27, 2014

The type of worship or religious practice that pleases God comes from a sincere heart and is directly connected to the way we live every day.

Mechanical Religion or Heartfelt Obedience? Isaiah 58:1-8 with Matthew 6:1-4, 16-23 1. Some of the most successful leaders, politicians, or business persons are some of the worst family members. Workaholics, driven, or impossible people, but they get the work done, and many of them are quite ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible