What is Freedom?
Freedom is not doing anything with no limits. Like a captain using a chart, we find true freedom by abiding in Christ's word (John 8:31-32) and serving in love.
Freedom is not doing anything with no limits. Like a captain using a chart, we find true freedom by abiding in Christ's word (John 8:31-32) and serving in love.
Why did God make us free? Freedom is necessary to love (Galatians 5:13). A computer can be programmed to say "I love you," but real love requires a free choice.
Why is there suffering? God made us free to choose, and suffering results from sin (Genesis 3:14-19). A world without consequences would be a "rubber room," not freedom.
While we enjoy physical well-being and freedom because of the sacrifices of others, our spiritual well-being and freedom are far more important.
Jesus died on the cross so we could live 1) Freely, 2) Faithfully, 3) Factually. I hope that each will understand that Jesus died so that we can have life both now and in eternity in a free, faithful, and factual way. I hope to encourage the listener to be free in Christ, faithful to Christ and factual with Christ.
This sermon outline is about church growth. The church grows through 1) Change, 2) Humility, 3) Security. The objective of this lesson is to understand these basic principles of church growth and embrace them.
Holidays and the Bible (Romans 14:5, 6): 1) Why Society Has Holidays, 2) Are They Authorized? 3) What About Christmas and Easter? Each person should know the principles.
What does it mean to be a servant (Matthew 20:20-28)? 1) Have a Servant's Attitude, 2) Know What to Do, 3) Serve. Each person should better understand true service.
Questions on holidays (Romans 14:5, 6): 1) Why do we have them? 2) Does the New Testament authorize them? 3) What about Christmas? Each Christian should know God's view.
Friendly fire: Christians sometimes attack their own brethren. 1) How We Engage in It, 2) How to Avoid It. Each person should learn to love brethren in Christ.
Freedom in Christ (Galatians 5:13-16): 1) We Are Free, 2) Not for Carnal Desires, 3) To Serve One Another in Love. Each person should know freedom is not lawlessness.
Anti-ism (Matthew 15:7-9): 1) It Is Phariseeism, 2) Its Doctrines, 3) A Word for Grace and Liberty. Each person should not bind matters of opinion as matters of faith.