Sermons on Slave To God:

The Shocking Demands Of Jesus Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 10, 2021

A culture obsessed by sensory suggestion refuses to admit categories of transformation. But that is what Jesus Christ intends to do, and we desperately need Him to do it.

Monday of 15th week in course For Catholics raised on family values, Matthew’s transmission of Jesus’ words today are something shocking. No peace—sword—a man’s foes will be those of his own household: these are profoundly disturbing images. But in the world of Matthew, who wrote for a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:8-14, Exodus 1:22, Matthew 10:34-42

Denomination: Catholic

Who Is A Son Of God? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Sep 21, 2015

We are no longer slaves to the world; but heirs with fully to submitted to Christ. It is in this knowledge that our actions must be focused and guided daily as we lead others to Him.

Who is a son of God? Galatians, Part 7 Galatians 3:26 – 4:7 Open to Galatians 3 … Place holder at Romans 8 Introduction - Purpose of the letter: 1. To teach 2. To correct 3. To point us to Jesus - The Law was given to bring God’s people back to Himself because we ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

On The Block

Contributed by Tim Mason on Oct 18, 2000

ON THE SLAVE BLOCK SLAVES WERE SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER.

ON THE SLAVE BLOCK SLAVES WERE SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER. WE ARE ON THE BLOCK TODAY BEING BID ON BY ONE WHO WANTS TO USE US, ONE WHO WANTS REVENGE, ONE WHO WANTS MATERIAL POSESSIONS, ONE WHO WANTS TO HARM US. WE ARE ALSO BEING BID ON BY ONE WHO WANTS TO LOVE US. WE MUST REALIZE 3 THINGS I. WE ARE ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Godliness With Contentment (1 Timothy 6)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 9, 2024

How should we act if we have a job that we hate? How should the rich behave? Let's find out in 1 Timothy 6.

How should a Christian act if trapped in slavery or a job they hate? Should we focus on the doctrines espoused by Jesus in the Gospels? Is money a dangerous tool that can become a root of evil or be used to bless others? Should wealthy Christians set their hopes on God or riches? Should wealthy ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping The Commandments Is Everything (1 Corinthians 7:17-24) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 21, 2022

You can serve God just fine, in your current state. Slave or free, married or single. What God wants, is obedience.

We've taken a little break from 1 Corinthians, and after getting back into 1 Corinthians 7, I remember why. This is a hard chapter. Paul has one argument running through the length of chapter 7. There's a thread, that's woven through its whole length. But the chapter is too long, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

Adonai "The Supreme Lord" Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Mar 13, 2011

Today we are going to learn that the name "Adonai" is different from most of the other names for God because it describes a relationship with God and not just characteristic of God. We are all born with the mistaken idea that we are owners. We talk about

Purpose: To extol the lordship of God over our lives. Aim: I want the listener to see themselves as God's slave. INTRODUCTION: Today we are going to learn that the name "Adonai" is different from most of the other names for God because it describes a relationship with God and not just ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

In God We Trust Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jul 9, 2012

Sermon #3 in the series: Untold Stories of the Old Testament, Text: Deuteronomy 15 dealing with the Sabbath years and the Year of Jubilee when debts are forgiven and slaves are set free.

Series: Untold Stories of the Old Testament #3 Date: CHCC: June 3, 2012 Title: “In God We Trust” Text: Deuteronomy 15 INTRODUCTION: The "In God We Trust" Motto has been on our US Currency for over 50 years. Almost all Americans support using “In God We Trust” on ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 15:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Book Of Philemon Commentary; Part 1 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 30, 2021

Philemon (meaning "beloved") has only one chapter; it was written to the man called Philemon, and that is almost all we know about this person, except, of course, that which can be ascertained from the Epistle itself. It is short and of a private nature,

THE BOOK OF PHILEMON COMMENTARY; PART 1 Note: The New King James Bible is used throughout, except where noted otherwise. INTRODUCTION Philemon (meaning "beloved") has only one chapter; it was written to the man called Philemon, and that is almost all we know about this person, ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Voluntary Slavery Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 2, 2021

Paul was happy to be a slave to his Master, the Lord Jesus Christ. The first thing he says in this letter to identify himself is that he is a servant of Jesus Christ. The word for servant is doulos, which is the word for slaves all through the New Testament.

In the early days of Israel if a man got into debt and could not repay he was not sent to prison, but was allowed to become the slave of his creditor. But it was not to be a permanent situation. When the 7th year came he would be liberated and be free to be his own master again, and begin to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Freedom In Christ

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Jul 1, 2017

Jesus came to set us free from the slavery sin brings and to bring us into the family and Kingdom of God.

FREEDOM IN CHRIST In the 1700s, Great Britain was the most powerful nation on the earth. It had the strongest armies and all the navies of the earth combined couldn’t match the British Navy. One thing we don’t talk about much, though, is that Britain was giant bully. They conquered most of the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Freedom Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 27, 2025

We are no longer slaves to sin but children of God.

Living in Freedom March 9, 2025, Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are no longer slaves to sin but children of God. Focus Passage: Galatians 4:1-20 Supplemental Passage: For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from works of the Law. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

A New Direction

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 21, 2021

Michelangelo left four unfinished sculptures called “The Prisoners or Slaves”. Individually they are known as “The Awakening Slave”, “The Young Slave”, “The Bearded Slave”, and “The Atlas Bound” (Accademia).

Michelangelo left four unfinished sculptures called “The Prisoners or Slaves”. Individually they are known as “The Awakening Slave”, “The Young Slave”, “The Bearded Slave”, and “The Atlas Bound” (Accademia). They are partway carved from their block of marble but, never finished, they are forever ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34, Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Open Letter

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 20, 2019

No longer a slave.

AN OPEN LETTER. PHILEMON 1:1-21. Onesimus was a slave who had escaped from his Christian master, Philemon. Yet in a beautiful irony, having not ‘made it’ alone in the big city, he found himself at last brought under the direct personal influence of “Paul the prisoner” (Philemon 1:1). Many a ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Independence - There Ain't No Such Thing

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Jul 3, 2021

We Americans like to think of ourselves as independent people but we never can truly be totally independent. In the spiritual world we are slaves in the kingdom of darkness or the kingdom of light but the motivation is entirely different!

Independence? - There Ain’t No Such Thing Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:6-8 “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23, John 8:44, John 8:34, John 3:16-18, Titus 3:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

We Are The Lord's Workers, Not Men

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 20, 2016

To show that GOD gave us His Standards and gave us jobs/careers on earth so that He can demote and promote us, we are working for the LORD and not to men.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you the LORD's worker? Yes. 2 Timothy 2:15 2 Timothy 2:15 (Amplified Bible) Study and be eager and do your utmost to present yourself to God approved (tested by trial), a workman who has no cause to be ashamed, correctly analyzing and accurately dividing [rightly handling and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Pentecostal