Sermons on statue of liberty: showing 706-720 of 23,224

Racism Is Sin Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 17, 2017

We must love regardless of a person's race, creed or socio-economic status.

Racism Is A Sin Text: James 2:8-13 Introduction 1. Illustration: I heard about an African-American who tried to attend a church. Sadly, the church wouldn’t even let him attend a service. The pastor said, "You just need to pray about it." About three weeks later the pastor saw him and asked, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:8-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of The Presence Of God – Genesis 46 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Sep 24, 2021

Now, for many, daily life lacks the structure, status, and meaning that it once had.

An article came through my newsfeed this week that grabbed my attention. It was about how people are living now and how now is different than it has been in the past, especially during COVID times. So here's what it says. “Now, for many, daily life lacks the structure, status, and meaning that ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Defining The Relationship (Romans 8:12-17) Series

Contributed by James Jackson on Aug 13, 2022

When we trust Jesus as our Savior, everything changes in our relationship with God. Our motivation, our status, and our expectations. In Romans 8:12-17, God defines our relationship status.

Defining the Relationship Romans 8:12-18 This week, I asked several people around me if they knew t what a DTR was. My suspicion was that if you were a college student or young adult, you knew exactly what a DTR was, but that if you were older, you didn’t. And as it turned out, I was right. When I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Cure For Fear In Witnessing

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

REPLACE FEAR WITH LIBERTY IN CONFESSING CHRIST BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE FACE OF HOSTILITY 1.

REPLACE FEAR WITH LIBERTY IN CONFESSING CHRIST BY THE POWER OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IN THE FACE OF HOSTILITY 1. Replace the Paralyzing Fear of Finite Man with the Liberating Fear of the Eternal God (:4-5) a. Draw Confidence from our Relationship to Christ b. Do not fear finite Man c. Liberating fear of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:4-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is There Not A Cause?

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 22, 2009

Youth are blessed with many God given talents that are useful in the fight for freedom, justice and liberty.

Youth Day Message for June 11th 2006 I Samuel 17:29 “…Is there not a cause?” 1. Read the text with key emphasis a) Everyone’s sensitivities have been challenged by the increasingly horrific assaults upon the children and youth of our community. Parents themselves who are children attempting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

Blind To Barriers Of Bondage

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

Many people are in self imposed bondage. They need to discover the liberty that Jesus Brings us.

Blind to Barriers of Bondage Galatians 5:1 This week I saw and touched with my hands a small 10-ft section of the old Berlin wall, known infamously as the Iron curtain. It was built in 1961 in response to the millions of freedom seeking souls that had fled soviet domination. On this small ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Church Of God

The Issue Of Blood

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Nov 29, 2011

To much liberty and not enough jobs is a issue that's red at least this woman thought so.

Matthew 9: 20-22 I give honor to God who is the head of this life purchased by the blood of the Lamb of God. Today, what I want to talk to you about is “A women that was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years” America has been sick for twelve years. Taking heed to our ways is no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:20-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Case For Moral Purity Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

Some people in Corinth had misconstrued Paul’s message about Christian liberty.

THE CASE FOR MORAL PURITY I CORINTHIANS 6:12-20 INTRODUCTION: Some people in Corinth had misconstrued Paul’s message about Christian liberty. They concluded that because they were free in Christ they could express their sexuality in any form. Sound anything like today? Paul writes to them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

How To Really Be Free Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 8, 2004

Christian liberty -- what is it? Being able to drink occasionally? Watch R-rated movies without guilt? Some would say so. . . but what does the Bible really teach about our liberty? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Exactly how free are we as Christians? What does it mean to be brought back into bondage? Isn’t that what denominational and school rules do? What does the majority of Christians say? What does the Bible have to say? For an opener, read the controversial interpretation of Christian liberty ...read more

Scripture: John 8:32

Denomination: Holiness

#12 Parties, Patches And Wineskins Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 16, 2020

This message describes Jesus' response to the Pharisees because His disciples did not fast. The Pharisees opposition stemmed from a defense of the status quo. Jesus came to smash the status quo and create something new and superior.

#12 Parties, Patches and Wineskins Series: Mark March 15, 2020 Chuck Sligh Several ideas and illustrations for this sermon were adapted from David Dykes’ sermon on SermonCentral.com, Old Whiners or New Wineskins. TEXT: Mark 2:18-22 – "And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Would You Be Free?

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 28, 2010

Jesus has lifted the veil and given us the truth that sets man free, free to choose to live holy, free to choose the life God intends for us, free to confess Jesus as our Lord and Savior.

Would You Be Free? 07/06/08 AM Text: John 8:31-32 Introduction Freedom is a powerful word, it is a driving concept. Men have fought battles, gone to war and sacrificed greatly in order to gain freedom for themselves or for their country. Friday was the 4th of July, the day where we celebrate the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whose Manifestations Are You Believing?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 24, 2021

If it does not match up with the Word then whatever you are experiencing or seeing is iniquity.

Is not ironic that God leads us away from materialism yet in some places He is reported to manifest His presence with gold dust and diamonds? Angels are spiritual beings though they can manifest to haul Lot and his family out of Sodom and cook for Elijah. Yet, in all the manifestations of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-25, Isaiah 6:2-3, 1 Kings 17:14-16, 1 John 4:1, Matthew 24:4-5, 2 Thessalonians 2:9, 2 Timothy 3:1-5, Matthew 24:12, Jude 1:24, Matthew 24:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Never Forget

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 31, 2011

On this Memorial Day, let us never forget the costs of our civil and spiritual freedom. This message calls us to action to keep a fresh view of these freedoms in mind.

Let Us Never Forget Hebrews 12:1-3 * (VIDEO – “For Freedom A Memorial Day Tribute) The last phrase gives us divine direction, “We set aside our differences to remember, to honor, and to thank those who have given everything that we might be free.” * Over a million people ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Worship Anything But God Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Jan 8, 2002

There are human reasons and ramifications behind the Ten Commandments. They were not given for God’s benefit.

Don’t worship anything but God -- Deuteronomy 5:6-10 Beginning: The being we call God is unique. His name is I AM, it is not God. The astrologer worships his footstool -- The sun worshiper loves just, one small star. The animist, the works of His hands The Satanist prays to a created and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

He Brought You Out To Take You In

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 5, 2006

God delivered a nation through Moses. He delivers the world through Christ. In delivering a people several things that grip us must be broken.

HE BROUGHT YOU OUT TO TAKE YOU IN Advent Series-Part 1 Acts 7:20-37 Sunday, December 3, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee Read Acts 7:20-37 • THE SIGNIFICANCE OF CHRISTMAS TO AMERICANS The Barna Research Group poll, conducted for the Lutheran Hour Ministries found that: 37% of adults in the national ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:20-37

Denomination: Wesleyan