In Sermons: "free will" showing 1-30 of 59

Emmaus Experience

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Dec 18, 2000

The disciples’ walk to emmaus begins a developing Experience of Christ - Heart-Breaking at his death but when Jesus joins them it becomes Heart-Searching and ends as Heart-Burning Experience.

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Tags: Fear, Jesus, Hope, Disciples, Free Will, Counsel, Go Tell, Tell, Appear, Emmaus Road, Post Easter, Christian Heritage  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

How Far Would God Go? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 30, 2001

Jesus could have made his point with only one of these stories and yet he told all three that day. Why?

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24, Luke 15:11-24

Tags: Coin, Sheep, Pharisees, Look, Prodigal, Free Will, Search, Freewill, Parable Prodigal Son, Teacher  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Gave A Party And Nobody Came

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 24, 2011

An exegesis of the parable of the King who gave a wedding banquet for his son and people refused the invitation.

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Tags: Grace, God's Love, Election, Free Will, Call Of God  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

It Takes Two Eyes To See God

Contributed by Daniel Lupton on Nov 2, 2009

There is beauty and harmony and power in the tension between Calvinism and Arminianism. Calvinism and Arminianism are like two eyes giving a fuller perspective.

Scripture: John 6:37

Tags: Sovereign, Arminianism, Calvinism, Theology, Free Will, Calvin, Tulip, Wesley  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Watch And Pray

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 24, 2008

Prayer gives us the strength to face the challenges of life in the last days. It is our reliance on God that grants the victory. We need that resolve today.

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7

Tags: Prayer, Free Will, Disciplines, Self-Control, Watchful, Vigilant, Prayer General  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Man's Fickleness And God's Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 23, 2009

In Isaiah 65 and 66, Isaiah presents the contrast between man’s fickleness and God’s faithfulness.

Scripture: Isaiah 65:1-16

Tags: Grace, Faithfulness, Free Will, God's Judgment

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation Panic

Contributed by Paul Searight on Oct 1, 2008

How doctrines of election and predestination relate to our chosing God, Him choosing us and crucially the surety of our salvation.

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-5

Tags: Salvation, Chosen, Elect, Choice, Calvinism, Free Will, Calvin  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Choose Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Feb 3, 2009

God has given us a precious treasure in our ability to choose to love Him

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:1-20

Tags: Choice, Free Will, Freewill, Human Life

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Article 9. Free Will Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 30, 2009

THIS SERMON LOOKS AT THE BIBLICAL TEACHING ON THE CONUNDRUM OF FREE WILL (HUMAN RESPONSIBILITY) ARE WE REALLY FREE TO CHOOSE?

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Tags: Predestination, Arminianism, Calvinism, Free Will

Denomination: Baptist

Rocks & Rolls

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 15, 2011

Was Jesus really tempted? Was it possible for him to sin? Did he have free will?

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Tags: Temptation, Free Will, Jesus Temptation, Temptation General

Denomination: Methodist

The Sovereignty Of God Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 15, 2011

In Romans 9 Paul argues for God’s sovereignty in all things including our salvation as He discusses the Jewish people and their relationship with God to confirm God’s sovereignty to help those who are in Christ to know that God is able to, and does, keep

Scripture: Romans 9:1-33

Tags: Sovereignty, Free Will, God's Sovereign Will

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Responsibilities Of Man Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 21, 2011

We saw focus on the Sovereignty of God in Romans 9 and now he moves into the Responsibilities of Man within that Sovereignty in regards to the salvation of People. What is man responsible for in relation to salvation by faith for himself as well as other

Scripture: Romans 10:1-21

Tags: Evangelism, Faith, Responsibility, Free Will, Evangelism The Lost  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Can Cast The First Stone

Contributed by Edward Tatro on Nov 4, 2009

Chirsitian Forgiveness

Scripture: Leviticus 20:7-10

Tags: Forgiveness, Sin, Free Will, Forgiveness General

Denomination: Anglican

Chosen Yet Free 3

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 29, 2010

In the first 400 years of the Church age what does the evidence show? Did the disciples of Jesus and their disciples after them believe in the free will of man? Did they embrace a “limited atonement”?

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Tags: Predestination, Arminianism, Calvinism, Free Will

Denomination: Pentecostal

Genesis 25:24-27 - Bear Grylls Vs Master Chef Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 10, 2011

Abraham’s PHYSICAL DESCENDANTS are NOT necessarily children of God

Scripture: Genesis 25:24-27

Tags: Sovereignty, Arminianism, Free Will, Chosen By God, God's Sovereign Will  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Pigs Can't Swim Series

Contributed by Tim White on Aug 22, 2011

Just as demon-possessed pigs can't swim, neither can some of the pigs of sin we allow in our lives.

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Tags: Love, Salvation, Compromise, Sanctification, Free Will  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Free Agency - It's Your Vote Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Aug 25, 2006

The 3rd Sermon in a series of sermons describing our basic beliefs in the Church of the Nazarene.. Free Agency.. our ability to choose God.

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-15

Tags: Grace, Love, Freedom, Choice, Free Will  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

This I Believe: I Have Chosen To Be A Sinner Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 9, 2012

Adam and Eve chose to Sin. And when we sin, it’s our choice. It’s our fault. But why is it important that I admit my own fault?

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Tags: Elijah, Eve, Joshua, Children, Freedom, Wrong, Confess, Adam, Augustine, Limbo, Guilt, Shame, Choose, Alcoholism, Choice, Calvinism, Free Will, Forgive, Blame, Anonymous, Depraved, Inherit, Robot, Faults, Little Children, Adam's Sin, Sin Fall Of Man, Effectual Call  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Does A Pardon Have Value? Series

Contributed by James Kirkland on Jan 28, 2009

If the pardon issued is not accepted, it is invalid, you must accept it before it has value.

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Tags: Salvation, Choice, Free Will, Forgiveness In Jesus

Denomination: Nazarene

Miracles Still Happen

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 31, 2009

Miracles are sudden inbursts of God’s love into His world and our lives, and attract attention to the truth of the Gospel.

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Tags: Healing, Trust, Respect, Free Will, Image Likeness, Miracles General  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Genesis 3 Made Us "Smart Phones” - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 19, 2017

This is the fourth and last teaching in the series "Auto-correcting God." This teaching examines Acts 5, the record of Ananias and Sapphira.

Tags: Love, Money, Satan, Obedience, Judgment, Pride, Rebellion, Holy Ghost, Mind Of Christ, Free Will, Lying To God, Ananias And Sapphira, Lying  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unless The Father Draws Him

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 10, 2017

It is a sound Biblical principle that no on can come to the Jesus unless the Father draws him. How does the Father do that?

Scripture: John 6:41-51, John 6:65, John 3:18, 1 John 2:23, Colossians 1:22-23, John 15:26, Psalms 19:1-4, Hebrews 4:12, Matthew 4:19, Acts 2:37, 2 Corinthians 5:20, 2 Peter 3:9  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Free Will, Saving Grace, Irresistable Grace, Prevenient Grace, Free Moral Agency  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Give Freely Series

Contributed by Rev.andrew B Natarajan on Aug 24, 2017

The greatest gift to the human beings is Free will. We must avoid using the free will, except in giving to the Lord.

Scripture: Exodus 36:1-7

Tags: Free Will, Free Will Offertory, Give Without Limit

Denomination: Methodist

Birds And Marionettes: Free Will Vs. Predestination

Contributed by Ash Harmon on Aug 28, 2017

A brief look at free will from a Wesleyan prospective.

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Tags: Predestination, Arminianism, Free Will, Wesley

Denomination: United Methodist

Doors: Open Or Closed

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Aug 24, 2017

The majority of the body of Christ believes that God opens doors (a "yes" answer to prayer) and closes doors (a "no" answer to prayer) in their lives. Does scripture support such a belief?

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Romans 8:29-32, John 2:1-6, John 11:41-42, Ephesians 1:3, Hebrews 4:14-16, 1 Corinthians 14:2, 2 Corinthians 1:20, Proverbs 14:12, Proverbs 28:9, Jeremiah 2:11-13, John 3:18, Acts 16:6-10, Romans 2:13-15  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Faith, Death, Spirit, Jesus, Satan, Devil, Belief, Trust, Prayer, Confession, Sovereignty, High Priest, Free Will, Blessings, Open Doors, Closed Doors, Decisions, Promises, Cana Of Galilee  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

There Is No Such Thing As Free Will

Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Dec 2, 2011

There is no such thing as free will.

Scripture: John 1:13

Tags: Calvinism, Free Will

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Authority Of Our Will

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 4, 2010

God gave man the ultimate authority to do whatever they wanted to do. In this sense He made us just like Him, we have the power of choice. It is always in our best interest when we choose to do what He has told us to do.

Scripture: John 5:30

Tags: Obedience, Choice, Free Will, Authority, Attitude General  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Why I Believe Eternal Security Is False"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 18, 2010

My personal experience of what I believe the doctrine of eternal security is false.

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:20

Tags: Grace, Atonement, Addiction, Security, Free Will, Acting  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Holiness

The Responsible Decision Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 22, 2009

This is the first of a seven part message based on Andy Andrews Book the Traveler’s Gift. This week we look at accepting responsibility for our choices and decisions.

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Tags: Choice, Free Will, The Fall, Sin Fall Of Man

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Answers Prayer, But Not Always.

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 10, 2010

We all know the reality of unanswered prayer, but do we know the why of unanswered prayer?

Scripture: James 5:16

Tags: Prayer, Free Will, Unanswered, Prayer How To

Denomination: Wesleyan