Sermons on Ritual Free:

The Truth Will Set You Free

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 11, 2020

Preached for Independence Day Sunday (Outline and material adapted from Stephen Trail on Sermon Central: https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/independance-day-stephen-e-trail-sermon-on-freedom-in-christ-202845?ref=SermonSerps)

HoHum: 244 years and one day ago, Declaration of Independence was signed 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 ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32, John 8:31-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Letting Go To Live Free Series

Contributed by Kirby Lloyd on Jul 22, 2019

WE ARE CALLED TO FORGIVE EVERY PERSON WHO OFFENDS US…no matter what their offense against us is.

LETTING GO TO LIVE FREE I’m so glad that I have finally found a church where everyone is good to everyone all the time and no one ever gets their feelings hurt or does mean things to one another. The truth is that we face the potential for hurt everywhere we go – even within the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Truth Will Make You Free

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Oct 28, 2024

A sermon for Reformation Sunday

October 27, 2024 Reformation Sunday Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Romans 3:19-28; John 8:31-36 The Truth Will Make You Free Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Our director of youth and family ministries, Grace, is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-28, John 8:31-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Living The Worry-Free Life Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 21, 2024

Why worry? This message looks at the futility of worry

LIVING THE WORRY-FREE LIFE MATTHEW 6:25–34 “THEREFORE I TELL YOU, DO NOT WORRY ABOUT YOUR LIFE, WHAT YOU WILL EAT OR DRINK; OR ABOUT YOUR BODY, WHAT YOU WILL WEAR. IS NOT LIFE MORE IMPORTANT THAN FOOD, AND THE BODY MORE IMPORTANT THAN CLOTHES? 26LOOK AT THE BIRDS OF THE AIR; THEY DO NOT SOW OR REAP ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Free From Worry Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Mar 17, 2025

This is the last of the series on worry. Today we look at changing or worry habit and focusing on Jesus Christ

Introduction: The Pattern of Worry We’ve had 3 weeks of teaching on the subject of worry. I hope that many of you are now worrying less than you did at the start of the series. Worry has become so normal in our culture that we too often accept it as just a part of life. We say things like, “I’m ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Philippians 4:8, Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 14:28-31

From A Free People To Slaves Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jan 30, 2025

Then a new king, who did not know about Joseph, came to power in Egypt.

February 01, 2025 Last week we concluded Genesis with Joseph’s death at 110. By that time his family had been living in Egypt for 70 years. Much like Genesis, there are things in Exodus that God has chosen to leave out – things not important to the story he is trying to tell. In the first ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:22-23, Hebrews 11:23

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Breaking Free Of Controlling Habits!

Contributed by John Gaston on May 26, 2023

A controlling habit is something you find yourself doing even though it is destructive. The top 10 are: Materialism, Pride, Self-centeredness, Laziness, Anger, Bitterness, Sexual Lust , Envy, Gluttony, Lying.

BREAKING FREE OF CONTROLLING HABITS! Galatians 5:1-2 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Sometimes being close isn’t good enough. Like Bill, who ordered a cord of firewood to be delivered for $100. 2. When the firewood was delivered, Bill got upset. “That’s not a full cord of wood,” Bill objected. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Truth Will Set You Free Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 16, 2021

It is easy enough to be superficially attracted to Jesus, but the test is continuing with Jesus. Real faith is life-long act.

You’ve Got the Time is taking 28 minutes a day to listen to the New Testament on mp3. You’ll cover the entire New Testament in just forty days. 28 minutes a day for forty days – it’s just that simple. You can pick up free mp3s at any of our exits as you leave today. Our entire church family began ...read more

Scripture: John 8:30-36

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Free From Fear

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 21, 2022

Fear, especially the fear of death, can turn us into slaves living in bondage. The devil uses fear to rob us of our freedom and abundant life. He uses fear to seize us, take hold of us, and suck the life right out of us! But the Son sets us free!

In John 8:36 we read, “Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.” We all desire abundant life, but if we are held in bondage then we are not experiencing true life; and one major thing that holds us captive is “fear.” Frank Herbert, in his Dune Chronicles, says that the “fear ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Son Sets You Free Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Aug 5, 2022

True freedom does not consist in the word “freedom,” but in relationship to Jesus Christ, through abiding in His Word, and being His disciple. We will meditate from this passage on three realities. Admit who you are, admire who Jesus is, and advocate what Jesus does.

Text: John 8:31-41 Theme: Son Sets You Free Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. For the first time, John puts the word freedom for salvation. But the teaching on freedom offended Jesus’ hearers, they thought they have always enjoyed freedom though they lived under Roman ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-41

Denomination: Methodist

"breaking Free" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Oct 28, 2020

100 women were asked to name something men try to fix but often just make it worse. These were their top answers.

“Breaking Free” Matthew 5:7 & 9 100 women were asked to name something men try to fix but often just make it worse. These were their top answers. 1. Plumbing 41 2. Car 13 3. TV 9 4. Relationship 6 5. Fight 5 6. Dinner ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7, Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Will Set You Free! Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 31, 2021

Based on John 8:31-36 - Challenges hearers to know Jesus & let Jesus set them free.

“JESUS WILL SET YOU FREE!” John 8:31-36 FBCF – 10/24/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – We Americans value our freedom. “Land of the free, & the home of the brave.” Many of us understand the great price that has been paid for our freedoms in this nation. Unfortunately, there is a growing number of people ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Free From Unforgiveness

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 25, 2025

Forgiveness cancels hidden debts, breaks Satan’s claim, restores compassion, and lets God’s grace and healing flood every relationship and heart.

Good morning, friends. I’m delighted to share what the Lord has been teaching me—often through the very things He is doing in my own life. That is how I learn best. Let’s begin with the words of Jesus in Matthew 6: “Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors… For if you forgive men their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15, Ephesians 4:23-32

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Freedom Cost: It's Not Free PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 25, 2023

Explores the profound freedom found in Christ, its foundation, how faith enables this freedom, and the tangible outcomes of living in this freedom.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. We gather here today, united in faith and in love, to reflect upon a message of profound importance, a message that resonates deeply within our hearts and souls. It's a message that is as old as the hills, yet as fresh as the morning dew. It's a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Topics: Freedom, Cost

Set Free From Shame PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 23, 2024

Explores the transformative power of encountering Jesus, using the story of the Samaritan woman at the well as a guide for personal redemption.

Dear brothers and sisters, I stand before you today with a heart full of joy and a spirit brimming with anticipation. We gather in this sacred space, not by chance, but by divine design. Our Heavenly Father, in His infinite wisdom, has orchestrated this moment for us to come together, to share in ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Topics: Jesus, Shame And Guilt