Sermons on Sonship Vs Slavery:

Philemon (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jan 24, 2021

Salutation, Philemon’s Love and Faith, Plea for Onesimus, a Free Man

The Gospels were written by Matthew the tax collector, Mark, Dr. Luke and John (unique Greek) Acts was written by Dr. Luke. The rest of the New Testament is comprised of letters. The Book of Acts ends with Paul in prison in Rome. Four letters – Philippians, Philemon, Colossians and Ephesians – ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Freedom Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Aug 14, 2007

You’ve been set free! Now go out and serve someone.

Freedom Galatians 5:1-15 Galatians 5:1 (NLT) So Christ has really set us free. Now make sure that you stay free, and don’t get tied up again in slavery to the law. Don’t Go Back • Christ has set you free – You are no longer bound to the law – You can choose to enslave yourself to the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Iii. The Protection By God (Vs. 7) Series

Contributed by David Darst on Jun 4, 2020

So we have a God who Hears, Helps and Holds. But what is the medium in which He keeps us safe? Who is doing God’s bidding on our behalf? Are angels real? The Misconception of Angels. What kind of Power do the Angels possess?

III. The Protection by God (vs. 7) So we have a God who Hears, Helps and Holds. But what is the medium in which He keeps us safe? Who is doing God’s bidding on our behalf? Are angels real? The Misconception of Angels. (People say when someone dies -- they become an Angel, or I have my guardian ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:41-43, Genesis 22:12, Matthew 23:37, Psalm 91:4, Judges 2:1, Hebrews 13:2, Hebrews 1:14, Matthew 26:52-53, Psalm 34:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom In Christ (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 8, 2005

This is the second part of a message dealing with freedom in Christ. Having discussed the consequences of embracing works, Paul now concludes this section by asking some questions of those who have "fallen away from grace."

Scripture “Paul’s doctrine of grace is dangerous!” cried the false teachers in Galatia. “It replaces law with license. Why, if we do away with our rules and abandon our high standards, the churches will fall apart.” Those first century false teachers, known as Judaizers or legalists, were not the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Reality Of The Trinity

Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 10, 2006

Goal: To feel the reality of our sonship and call out "Abba/Daddy". Malady: We fear that God is a "dead beat dad." Means: Through the cross, we find the reality of the Trinity and our sonship through Christ. Trinity, Father’s Day, Sonship, Da Vinci Cod

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit – the Holy Three In One who grants us sonship that makes us cry out, “Abba, Father!” Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, What is your last name? What does it mean? My last name, Winters, was shortened when my relatives came to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Behold, I Though?

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 21, 2006

Reading this story makes you wonder why is there a story about a Syrian Captain wedged in this continuing story of Israel’s mishaps? There must be a great message from God.

BEHOLD, I THOUGH? II KINGS 5:1-14 When you read this you instantly wonder. Why is there a story about a Syrian Captain wedged in this continuing story of Israel’s mishaps. God had delivered Israel from Egypt and brought them into the land that flowed with mike and honey. He had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Peacemakers

Contributed by Charles Scott on Feb 25, 2008

In Jesus’ teaching,happiness, blessedness and sonship to God are tied to peacemaking.

Matthew 5__1=12 Happy Peacemakers "Blessed are the Peacemakers" When I was a boy, I was fascinated with guns, weaponry. My father taught me to respect guns and wildlife from the time I was very young. I believe I may have been six years old when he taught me to fire a rifle. I was younger than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Our Diary Vs. His Agenda

Contributed by Craig Smee on Aug 23, 2003

A look at how we quickly shrug off God’s plans for our lives and think we know better.

Robert Moffat, a Scottish missionary to Africa, came back to London to recruit young men for the African missionary field. Upon his arrival, he was greeted by the fury of a cold British winter. Arriving at the church where he was to speak he found that only a small group of woman had braved the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7, Romans 5:1-6

Denomination: Christian Church

We Are The Children Of God

Contributed by Carl Benge on Jun 14, 2007

A Memorial Day Sermon on our Family of Faith

We are children of God!! All three of our Scripture readings for us this day echo this phrase…….. We are children of God. On that day of Pentecost so many centuries ago, those were the words echoed in the witnessing given by the disciples. Remember the words of the Holy Spirit, “And all who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-16

Denomination: Methodist

Justification By Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Martin on Apr 8, 2006

Series on the Book of Galatians - Part 2 of 8

The six chapters of this epistle are divided into three main sections of Paul’s teaching. Chapters 1 & 2 are personal in nature and deal with Paul’s authority. Chapters 3 & 4 are doctrinal in nature and deal with justification by faith. Chapters 5 & 6, are practical in nature and deal ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Good Works Of Faith Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

Good Works as a response to a relationship for God

Ministerial transition can be difficult and emotional things. There was an elderly woman who was weeping as she said goodbye to the man who had been pastor of her church for several years. "My dear lady," consoled the departing pastor, "don’t get so upset. Surely the Search Committee will find a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Heaven Vs. The Kingdom Of God(5) Series

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012

Just what do you think Heaven? What is Heaven like? What did Jesus mean when He taught His disciples to Pray, “Thy WILL BE DONE on EARTH, AS IT IS in HEAVEN (Matthew 6:9-10).” Please, read it again in your own Bible. What is the Will of God in Heaven that

“ENTER ye in at the strait gate: for WIDE is the gate, and BROAD is the way, that leadeth to DESTRUCTION, and MANY there be which GO IN there at: Because strait is the gate, and NARROW is THE WAY, which leadeth unto LIFE, and FEW THERE BE THAT FIND IT.” (Matthew, 7:13-14). What is the REWARD of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: *other

Being Made Right. Who? How? Why? Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 11, 2008

This sermons looks at how fallen humanity is made right with God unpacking the the Cross of Christ.

BEING MADE RIGHT WITH GOD. WHO? HOW? AND WHY? • HAVE YOU EVER BOUGHT SOMETHING? AND FOUND WHEN YOU GOT IT HOME SOMETHING WASN’T QUITE RIGHT, THERE WAS A FLAW, A DEFECT, A FAULT. YOU COULD MAYBE TRY AND FIX IT YOURSELF BUT THAT NOT THE POINT YOU PAID GOOD MONEY AND YOU EXPECT IT TO BE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting In God Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 21, 2006

This is the second in the series of seven called ’Firm foundations’ looking at Christian basics. This message looks at our trust/faith in God.

Firm foundations session 2. Trusting in God? Ephesians 2. 1-10 In context. Key verses 8-9. A fortnight ago we looked at the 1st in our series of firm foundations, which was ‘saved by God’, today we are looking at the 2nd in the series Trusting in God. Where is our trust placed? You may have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Door Of Your Spiritual Life Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 24, 2004

This is the 7th sermon in the series "Unlocking The Doors To Freedom". We are saved by faith, not our works.

Series: Unlocking The Doors To Freedom [#7] THE DOOR OF YOUR SPIRITUAL LIFE Galatians 4:21-31 Introduction: Abraham had 2 sons, Ishmael and Isaac. Ishmael’s mother was Hagar and Isaac’s mother was Sarah. The 2 sons illustrate our 2 births:  Physical birth that makes us ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Baptist