Sermons on Spiritual Liberty:

Defeating Intolerance Series

Contributed by Landon Winstead on Dec 31, 2013

In essentials unity, in non-essentials liberty, in all things charity.

At first glance, you might wonder just what all this writing about eating has to do with your Christian faith. After all, the text was penned with Jewish and Gentile Christians in mind and specifically written for the church at Rome. The Jewish converts had a problem with the rigid Jewish laws. To ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Let Every Man Be Fully Persuaded

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Dec 22, 2018

To establish that there are some things which are permitted in Christian Liberty, that is left entirely up to every man’s conscience. These liberties are not matters of doctrine; but, matters of indifferences, pertaining to the heart and conscience.

INTRODUCTION Outline: 1. Regarding Their Own Diet 2. Regarding Their Observance of Days 3. Regarding Their Occasional Drink Remarks: 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “Let every man be fully persuaded.” My early years in the Baptist Denomination; I heard this sentence ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23, Romans 15:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom's Relationships Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 8, 2016

You are free because you are loved!

Pastor Lee Eclov, from Vernon Hills, Illinois, talks about his first visit to a health club in the 1970s. His friend Frank had invited Lee to go with him, and when they arrived, they entered a room filled with weight machines. Pastor Lee had never seen those things before in his life, so Frank ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Door Of Witness Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 10, 2004

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Unlocking The Doors To Freedom". We are to look like Jesus Christ.

Series: Unlocking The Doors To Freedom [#2] THE DOOR OF WITNESS Galatians 1:11-2:10 There are many things that can rob a Christian’s joy and peace. In the last study we looked at one of these- Works. In this sermon we are going to look at another possible culprit- Your witness. A poor ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbs 14:34 The Death Of Our Nation

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 24, 2013

God is removing His strong arm of protection and blessing from our country because of what we have allowed to happen, evidently the majority of the voters this past election felt that Obama and his cohorts was the best route for the nation, but in reali

Proverbs 14:34 THE DEATH OF OUR NATION 3-9-13 I believe any reasonable thinking person can see and understand that our nation is in big trouble, it's in big trouble with God. * Listen as I read today's text found in Proverbs 14:34; Righteousness exalteth ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:34

Denomination: Baptist

Practice What You Preach

Contributed by Michael Bolin on Jul 4, 2009

understanding that you have an impact!!

1st Corinthians 9:1-2 Today Paul is building on the same principles we talked about last week. All of these are in the gray areas in Christian living. We do find Christians divided on issues of freedom like… Drinking alcoholic beverages; Smoking or chewing tobacco; Card playing; Wearing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-2

Denomination: United Methodist

Are You Really Free?

Contributed by Rj Davis on Jul 21, 2010

We celebrate many freedoms in America. But do you know what it means to be really free?

Introduction “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” These are the words that begin the Declaration of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus: Rule-Giver Or Life-Giver?

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 15, 2011

Being a follower of Jesus is not about adhering to a set of rules which makes your life dull, boring, and lifeless.

Jesus: Rule-giver or Life-giver? July 10, 2011 John 2:1-11 Intro: I sat down this past week with my Bible, and decided to read the Gospel of John – I planned to read the whole thing and see if I noticed any of our popular conceptions about Jesus being dumped on their heads by the actual, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Good Citizesn Make Good Citizens

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009

Good Christians make good citizens because they are saved, sanctified and filled with the Holy Spirit.

A Good Christian makes a Good Citizen Matt: 22:15-22 “Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s” During the upcoming election period when we have to choose between a candidate who thinks he knows it all and one that knows nothing. People ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Freedom To Be Celebrated!

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 5, 2008

Independance Day, 2008

There is freedom to be celebrated! 2 Corinthians 3:16-18 - This past weekend many celebrated their freedom on the lake, at friends’ houses, or simply at home relaxing and taking the day off. - This morning, let’s examine TRUE freedom not given by a country – but by a God that loves you more than ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Declaring His Death Until He Comes Again

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Jan 4, 2012

On this weekend each year the nations declares its independence. On the first Sunday of each month we declare the death of Jesus--our means to walking in freedom from the wreck and ruin of sin.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26 “ For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord's death until he comes.” This is the Fourth of July weekend when we celebrate the anniversary of our Declaration of Independence. And in all humility we should do that and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26

Denomination: *other

The Conflict Between Church And Secular States

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 29, 2012

There have been conflicts throughout two millennia between secular authorities and the Church, and the conflict between Thomas Becket and Henry II is reflected in the American situation today, but Jesus and the Church are not about power, but love.

St. Thomas Becket 2012 December 29–in the Christmas Octave We come to the end of a year that many in the Church see as an overall catastrophe. Our faith is in more peril in this country than at any time since the suppression of the No-Nothing party and the KKK. Most critically, this coming ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Catholic

I'm Deeply Grateful!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 8, 2018

We have these rights because of what our forefathers have done. You & I didn't earn the privileges we enjoy. But I'm thankful for those who did earn them & passed them on to me - & for that I am truly grateful!

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK TEXT: Luke 13:34; Acts 7:51-52 Friends, I stand before you torn by mixed emotions. On the one hand, I am deeply grateful to be an American. But at the same time I am disturbed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:34, Acts 7:51-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Debate Over The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 19, 2017

Jesus remained under attack from the Pharisees. Their demands for adherence to unbiblical standards clouded their vision and desire for Christ. Sadly these attitudes remain today. While we must adhere to doctrine, the Lord affords liberty through grace.

Debate over the Sabbath Mark 2: 23-28 Have you dealt with a season in life when others acted as if you could do nothing right? Surely we have experienced times when people criticized our efforts or challenged our motives. It seems as if everything we tried to accomplish was met with skepticism and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

The List

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 17, 2012

Veterans sermon about a group of men whose names were on a list and God also puts people on a list known as "The Lambs Book of Life."

"The List " Hebrew 9:24-28 There were 496 names on the list. 496 names that Johnnie Johnson didn't want anyone to forget. The year was 1950, and Johnson was a army private., just 18 years old thrown into combat in Korea and his regiment was captured. While being held as a POW many men were ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:24-28

Denomination: Methodist