Sermons on Set Free:

He Reigns Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 3, 2023

The setting of this familiar story relates to a drought! It has not rained for three years (18:2 “the famine was severe”). It was a time of conflict and killing.

Reconnect With God: HE REIGNS 1 Kings 18 Introduction This month we will be focused on four iconic stories in the Bible, each one pointing us to reconnect with God when we have wandered away. Each one of these stories has a prophet or king at center. Each one an element or image that helps us ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Sunday For?

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011

This sermon begs the question... "What should we do on a Sunday?"

Luke 13:10-17 10 On a Sabbath Jesus was teaching in one of the synagogues, 11 and a woman was there who had been crippled by a spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not straighten up at all. 12 When Jesus saw her, he called her forward and said to her, "Woman, you are set free ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Peter’s 2nd Sermon Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014

Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

Acts 3:11-20 Last week as we began looking at Acts 3 we saw in verses 1-10 the lame man asking for something temporary when he asked Peter and John for money. However, he got something better when Peter reached down and took him by the hand because he got working legs. This miracle quickly led to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

Life: God's Special Creation

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 27, 2004

Human life is set apart from all other forms of life. L.I.F.E. forms the outline of this message. Sanctity of Human Life Message

Today is Sanctity of Human Life Sunday. Consider the paradox of setting aside a day to remember human life. ✎ According to the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service (a government agency) many different species of life are endangered or threatened right here in the United States. This is the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Nahum: The Angry Powerful Good God Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 14, 2024

I invite you to trust in this Angry Powerful Good God Who set in motion a plan for salvation for every person who is a sinner in the Person of Jesus Christ.

Minor Prophets Major Message The Angry Powerful Good God Nahum 1:1-7 #minorprophets INTRODUCTION… God is Complicated (p) There is much about God that seems like a contradiction or at least is quite complicated. Some of what God IS makes no sense to my little brain and I cannot understand Him as a ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #2: ‘by The Way Of The Cross' Series

Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Mar 3, 2009

A SERMON FOR THE SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT 2009. We reflect upon the free gift of God, more precious and valuable than any other: the redeeming, atoning, justifying act of Jesus.

Mark 8:27-38 and Romans 3:21-26 ’Journeying with Jesus through Lent #2: ‘By the Way of the Cross’’ Sermon Series: Lent 2009 Those of us who like to watch quiz shows on TV may remember a show (in the UK running from 1965-88) from some years ago called ‘Call my Bluff’ (only running in the US from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Funeral Billy Meade

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Dec 30, 2024

Funeral for an elderly Christian man.

Celebration of Life and Resurrection Billy Meade Opening : Friends, we have gathered here to praise God and to witness to our faith as we celebrate the life of Billy Meade . We come together in grief, acknowledging our human loss. May God grant us grace, that in pain we may find comfort, in ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

God Is In Control Series

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Jan 4, 2008

Though in captivity Daniel’s story is a clarion call to us to THRIVE in the challenges of our cultural setting, and in so doing draw attention to our sovereign God.

Daniel is an inspiring book that brings both a challenge and hope to all those who recognize that we are living in an environment that is alien to the lives we have been called to. This was Daniel’s experience. The book records the experiences of 4 Hebrew men taken into captivity by an evil ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

I’m Annointed For This

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 31, 2011

Recognition of your assgnment from God!!!

I’M ANOINTED FOR THIS Luke 4:18 THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD IS UPON ME – TO BE UPON THE PARACLETE (HELPER) HAS TO BE IN ME. FROM THE RECEPTION OF MY SALVATION. BECAUSE TIES THE REASON OR THE FACT TO THE FORMENTIONED THOUGHT, STATEMENT OR PASSAGE. (CONJUNCTION) HE HATH – GOD ANOINTED ME – CONSECRATED & ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom's Cross Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 1, 2017

If you want to be free from the pressure to perform and impress others, don’t seek to impress others with yourself. Instead, just be impressed with what Christ has done for you on the cross.

Once upon a time an old man and his son were on their way to market. The old man was leading a donkey and the boy was walking behind when they went through the first village. There, the people called the old man a fool for not riding the donkey, so he climbed up on the animal’s back. In the second ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Financial Priorities And Stewardship

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Nov 1, 2006

God gives us Biblical Financial principles to help us manage His wealth in such a way as to honor Him, sustain us, and allow us to live free from financial worries.

Good morning -- I can almost hear the groans and sighs -- Ron is going to talk about stewardship AGAIN. I too struggle with this subject. I am always looking for ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Holy Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021

The holiness of God is the most fundamental reality of all. It refers to the reality that God is utterly unique and in a class by himself—that is His set-apartness—none compares with Him.

Workers outside of Milwaukee are building a new vehicle, called a submersible that will allow oceanographers to plum the ocean’s depths. The submersible is to replace Alvin. Alvin, you may remember, was the Treasure Hunting vehicle that illuminated the rusting hulk of the Titanic. Alvin is able to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16, Hosea 8:14, 1 Samuel 2:2, Isaiah 44:6-7, 2 Chronicles 23:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Climb To The Top Series

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Aug 2, 2022

God doesn't want our successes. He wants us. Your significance, your value has already been proven and paid for, free of charge.

Today wraps up this series on idolatry. Over the last 4 weeks we've talked about exposing the golden calf in our lives, looking at surface idols and root idols. Then we talked about a couple of specific areas of idolatry that commonly affect us, family and money. As this series comes to a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:40-42, Jeremiah 17:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Devil In The Details

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 1, 2021

Often, when there is something wrong in us and in our world Satan is the cause of it. There are even many today who cannot be free because of how Satan has bound them.

Luke 13:10-17  Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the Sabbath.  (11)  And behold, there was a woman who had had a disabling spirit for eighteen years. She was bent over and could not fully straighten herself.  (12)  When Jesus saw her, he called her over and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Freedom From Fear Of Death

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 18, 2013

To show that we no longer fear death anymore because we are no longer slaves to fear.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you afraid to die? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we no longer fear death anymore because we are no longer slaves to fear. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 2:15 (Amplified Bible) 2:15 And also that He might deliver and completely set free all those who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:15

Denomination: Pentecostal