Sermons on Avoiding Legalism:

The Pharisee In Me Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 1, 2023

Legalism

Matthew 23:1-7 [Introduction] - It is unknown exactly where they came from – separated from and exactly what their name means however the Hebrew root term means to ‘separate.’ From the world – to the LAW. [The Pharisee In Me] 1) Do you preach what you practice? (verse 3-4) a. What Jesus was ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Free To Choose How You’ll Be Saved!

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

Jesus bore the curse of the law so we wouldn’t have to.

I want to make a point as we begin today – and that is that there is often more than one way to do some things. The following test is used by Anderson consulting to see if people are qualified to be a “professional.” There are only 4 questions. See how you do… 1. How do ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Can't Outsmart Jesus

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on Jul 6, 2016

When a lawyer tries to entrap Jesus, he falls into his own trap.

TITLE: You Can't Outsmart Jesus TEXT: Luke 10:25-37 INTRO: Again, we look at another passage contained only in Luke. Remember, this incident took place on the other side of the cross, before coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost. So it was during the Dispensation of the Law, not of Grace. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness Without Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 23, 2016

Legalistic list makers focus on having clean hands; the Lord gives us clean hearts.

Holiness Without Hypocrisy Mark 7:1-13 Rev. Brian Bill July 23-24, 2016 More than 200 years ago, Edward Gibbon wrote a six-volume series called, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. He spent 20 years studying the Roman Empire to find out how a nation that was so great suddenly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Opinions Of Churchianity

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 15, 2015

There is no room in the Church for legalism. In love, we must get along with (and be more understanding of) fellow believers since we are all at different levels of understanding in our faith journey.

WHEN IT COMES TO LEGALISM, I LIKE WHAT AUTHOR, MAX LUCADO, WROTE WHEN HE SAID, “LEGALISM HAS NO PITY ON PEOPLE. LEGALISM MAKES MY OPINIONYOUR BURDEN, MAKES MY OPINION YOUR BOUNDARY, MAKES MY OPINION YOUR OBLIGATION.” I LIKE THAT! WE HAVE ALL BEEN, AT SOME POINT, NOT ONLY A WITNESS TO, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Denomination: Free Methodist

Freedom's Power Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 12, 2016

If you want to be a better person, don't depend on a list; depend on the Lord.

A couple of years ago (2014), Lowe's produced a commercial that shows a proud do-it-yourselfer installing a new ceiling fan in his family's living room. Take a look (show Lowe’s Commercial, Ceiling Fan, 2014) After he proudly gives the fan one last little turn, climbs off the aluminum ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Two Cripples

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 22, 2010

Two cripples but only one is healed...

Trinity 12 KB 22-08-10. Luke 13:10-17: Sabbath Prejudices. Story: An organist was practicing one day in a great church in Europe. As he was playing, a man came up to the organ and asked if he could play. The organist looked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Anglican

How To Avoid Fooling Yourself (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Tony Miano on Jan 5, 2001

There are positive steps we can take to keep from fooling ourselves and, instead, develop a genuineness and depth of faith that will not only be lasting, but effective along the way.

How To Avoid Fooling Yourself (Part 1) James 1:19-21 Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church January 7, 2001 Introduction: Last week we looked at some of the reasons why we, at times, are too busy to sit quietly before the Lord and listen for His direction. The distractions in our lives, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: *other

How To Avoid Fooling Yourself (Part 2)

Contributed by Tony Miano on Jan 20, 2001

Once we receive the Word implanted, we need to be intentional to do three things. We need to look at it intently. We need to abide by it continually. And we need to respond to it effectively.

How To Avoid Fooling Yourself (Part 2) James 1:22-25 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church January 21, 2001 Introduction: In our first look at how we can avoid fooling ourselves about our spiritual condition, we considered how getting control of our anger, getting rid of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: *other

Avoid Being A Loser - Using The Spirit's Power

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

In order to capitalize on the chances we are given we need to ask the Spirit of God to control every part of our mind, will, and emotions. Ask the Lord to help you avoid missing out on any good thing by asking God to fill every thought with the Lord’s des

1. Many Christians fail to realize they must keep on being filled with the Holy Spirit if they do not want to be a loser. Paul wrote, "Make the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is. Do not get drunk on wine, which ...read more

Scripture: John 5:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Avoid The Errors Of Being Spiritually Naive

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Sadly, many individuals eschew subtlety or conventional spiritual wisdom and suffer for it.

Sadly, many individuals eschew subtlety or conventional spiritual wisdom and suffer for it. Being spiritually naïve is an unconscious act of people who fail to appropriate the truth of God’s word. James once wrote, "Be doers of the word and not merely hearers only, who deceive themselves." (James ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Avoid The Mistakes Of Acting On Partial Information

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

It is always amazing to see how many people act when they only know a small percentage of the facts. Many people are buying and selling hot internet stocks today on any wind of information that comes their way. One of the great things about acting on Chri

It is always amazing to see how many people act when they only know a small percentage of the facts. Many people are buying and selling hot internet stocks today on any wind of information that comes their way. One of the great things about acting on Christ’s truth is that we are acting on the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Avoid Re-Visiting The Attitudes Of Babel

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 26, 2002

How to Avoid Re-visiting the Attitudes of Babel - Gen. 11:1-9

How to Avoid Re-visiting the Attitudes of Babel Illustration:Illustration:Once we assuage our conscience by calling something a "necessary evil," it begins to look more and more necessary and less and less evil. Sidney J. Harris. Read Genesis 11:1- 9 Now the whole world had one language ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Avoiding The Comparison Traps (Spiritually( Part 2 Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Apr 25, 2008

part 2 of Avoiding the comparison traps of life. we cannot compare ourselves to each others faults or successes. we must compare ourselves to what the Lord desires for our lives.

AVOIDING THE COMPARISON TRAP (SPIRITUALLY) LUKE 18;9-14 INTRO- THIS MORNING WE ARE AGAIN GOING TO BE LOOKING AT THE COMPARISON TRAP. THIS TIME SPIRITUALLY. INSTEAD OF LOOKING AT OUR LIVES OF WHERE THE LORD WANTS US ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Nazarene

Remember The Dead, Honor The Living, And Avoid The Pitfalls!

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 31, 2007

Remembering the dead and Honoring the living

INTRO: David Banner (Incredible Hulk), talking with a terminal cancer victim, told this story: “A man was running for his life from a tiger and he fell down a cliff but luckily got a branch as the tiger was pawing at him. He was about to let go (fall would survive, but live). He looked down to see ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God