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The Year Of Jubilee PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To explore the concept of the Year of Jubilee as a divine principle of freedom, restoration, and renewal that still holds relevance for us today.

Hey there, Church family! It's so wonderful to see all of you here today. We're about to dive into a very special topic, one that's full of hope and promise – The Year of Jubilee. We'll be looking at this from three angles: A Time of Freedom, A Time of Restoration, and A Time of Renewal. This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:17-19

Topics: Jubilee, Lord

What's Faith Got To Do With It? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

To highlight that it is not through adherence to the law, but through faith in Jesus Christ and the grace of God, that we receive spiritual life and vitality.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters. Today, we are diving into the heart of the book of Galatians, specifically Galatians 3. We will be exploring the gift of spiritual life and vitality, the limitations of the law, and how the law binds us rather than providing freedom. The gift of spiritual ...read more

Topics: Justification, Faith

How Will You Finish?

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Oct 13, 2018

When we accept Jesus as Lord there is an excitement. We want to save the world. But over time the world beats so many of us into silence. This message is about how the Apostle Paul refused to let circumstances keep him from finishing his race.

The book of Philippians – The Back Story Roman Prison: The Tullianum (Keep) When we read scripture sometimes knowing the circumstances from which they were written can paint what we read in a totally different light. Paul’s letter to the Philippians is an excellent example of this. It’s common ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:21, Philippians 1:14-16, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, Philippians 1:21, Psalm 18:1-2, Philippians 1:27-29, Philippians 2:14-16, Philippians 4:19, 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Philippians 3:7-8, Philippians 3:13-16, Philippians 4:1, Philippians 4:4, Philippians 4:6-8, Philippians 4:9-13, Psalm 9:1-2, Philippians 3:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Born To Be Wild Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 4, 2013

What can ferrets and hamsters teach us about our freedom in Christ?

OPEN: Years ago, there was popular rock group named Steppenwolf. How many of you have ever heard of Steppenwolf? (most raised their hands) How many of you have heard of their song “Born To Be Wild”? (everybody raised their hands) The chorus went like this (I sang it for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34, Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Deliverer Comes Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 9, 2002

The demon possessed man is a reminder of the dilemma that is faced by every human that has not come under the influence of the saving power of Jesus Christ.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 22 by Dr. John R. Hamby When the Deliverer Comes! Luke 8: 26-39 The disciples had just come through a life-threatening experience on the Sea of Galilee. A terrible storm had almost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39, Luke 16:19

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking The Ties That Bind

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Father's Day

Breaking The Ties That Bind 2 Chronicles Father's Day is a very special day for us here at Britton Christian Church. I believe that it is vitally important for us to develop a three-fold ministry to the men of our church and this community. First, we must call the men to surrender their lives to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Famous Last Words

Contributed by Mark Jones on Dec 14, 2002

Begin with the end in mind...a look at Paul’s last words to Timothy just before His martyrdom.

Famous Last Words II Timothy 1:8-12 Steven Covey, author of The Seven Habits of Highly Successful People teaches that one of these habits is to “Begin with the end in mind” Covey encourages his listeners and readers to write their own epitaph now, and to use it as a driver for everything they ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-12

Denomination: Methodist

Why Have You Done This Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 12, 2005

In this message we will look at 2 of the greatest mysteries of all time. (Judges 3)

"WHY HAVE YOU DONE THIS" TEXT: JUDGES 2:1-5, 16-19, 6:8-10 INTRODUCTION It was the day before Thanksgiving, 1971, and Northwest Airlines flight 305 was flying through a cold and rainy northwestern sky, towards it’s destination in Seattle Washington. Just about the time the 727 passed over ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What A Waste Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 14, 2005

Today, we are going to study the life of Samson, and as we survey chapters 13-16 we will see that Samson is a powerful example of wasted potential.

"WHAT A WASTE" TEXT: JUDGES 13-16 INTRODUCTION I don’t know about you but something that really aggravates me is waste, "W A S T E" not "W A I S T", even though our waists can be a little aggravating at times as well. Sometimes it seems as though we are surrounded by waste, every where we ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freeeeeeeedom!!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Nov 29, 2004

Message designed to encourage Christians to shed the bondage to religous "law" and live in freedom for Christ.

FREEEEEEEEDOM!! Romans 7:4-6 Introduction In the movie, Braveheart, William Wallace wages a war for the freedom of Scotland from English tyranny. His passion was to see Scotland as a free nation, no longer bowing in servitude to the King of England. Freedom was the by-word of his life, and the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:4-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Article #5 - Sin, Original And Personal Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Dec 7, 2006

The fifth in a sixteen-sermon series on the Nazarene Articles of Faith. This sermon explores the doctrine of sin and the way in which we can have an "Independance Day" in our lives.

Article of Faith #5 - Sin, Original and Personal Date: Sunday, July 4, 2004 Author: Rev. Jonathan K. Twitchell Before we begin our study today, I’d like to take a moment of pastoral privilege. A couple of weeks ago you took some time to recognize some special occasions in my life; my birthday, ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

The Man Who Was Demon Possessed Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 10, 2016

I want to give you three tips that every child of God needs to know in order not only to be made well, but to stay well.

10 Amazing Miracles from Scripture (2 of 10) “The man who was demon possessed was made well” Luke 8.26-37 October 11, 2015 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Luke 8:26-37 (NASB) 26 Then they sailed to the country of the Gerasenes, which is opposite ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-37

Denomination: Baptist

Pursued By Grace

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 17, 2015

A sermon examining the amazing fact that Jesus calls us unto salvation.

Pursued By Grace Acts 9:1-18 This week we saw the verdict concerning Dzhokhar Tsarnaev. On April 15th 2013 he and his brother planted several bombs at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. 3 people were killed and 264 people were injured. Following the bombings on April the 18th there was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Legion Goes Awol Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

Dominant Thought: Jesus has the power over Satan to change the life of the most lost person

Great, you got a new Bible. Now what are you supposed to do with it? Well, you could start by reading it! Someone asked what color a Bible should be. The answer is RED. I think every Bible should be read! There’s no difference between a Bible that’s never read and one that’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Witnessing To Your Enemy Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 28, 2012

How could you possibly witness to someone who’s hurt you? Someone who has gone out of their way to make you miserable? Paul and Silas did it. Can you do it too?

OPEN: In the 1870s, in the Old West, a town called Truckee, California decided to build a jail. This wasn’t just any old jail - this was wonder to behold. The walls were 32 inches thick at the lower level and there were no windows unless one counted the small vents for each cell. The ceilings were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ