Sermons on Bound By The Law:

On Biblical Doctrine Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 27, 2009

Continued look at law vs. gospel re: Sabbath Rest

Dakota Community Church September 27, 2009 The Field & the Force 7 The Force at Rest – (Part 3) So far we have looked at: 1. When the Church is the field When the church is the field it is seen as the place people come to do the work of God. 2. When the Church is the (labor) force When the ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

The Phenomenon Called Reactions In Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Babatunmishe Oke on Aug 17, 2025

In spiritual warfare, there is an attempt by the Accuser of the brethren to replicate this natural law.

In physics there is a natural law being one of the laws of physics. In fact, in high school, it was known as Newton’s third law of motion. It states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This means that when one object exerts a force on another, the second object exerts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Neither Do I Condemn You"

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Oct 30, 2017

The story of the woman caught in the act of adultery and Jesus' response to the scribes and Pharisees' query about the law is one of the most intriguing episodes in the bible. Why did Jesus act in a way that on the surface seemed contrary to the law?

Note: I developed a set of slides on PowerPoint for my use in delivering this sermon. If you are interested in having the slides, send an Email to sam@srmccormick.net with the word “Slides” in the subject line and “Neither Do I Condemn You” in either the subject line or the body of the message, and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:16-17, 2 Corinthians 3:7-9, Acts 17:30-31, Luke 7:31-32, John 8:3-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Addresses The Topic Of Marriage, Divorce, And Remarriage Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 14, 2023

Some Pharisees came and tested him by asking, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife?”

Have you heard the dreaded stat that 50% of marriages today end in divorce? Yeah, that isn’t actually true. It was a myth. It came from a projection that if the divorce rate continued to raise by 2% each year, that it could reach that level. But it never actually did. It’s probably closer to 30 to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-15, Mark 10:1-5

Denomination: Salvation Army

God's Top Ten Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 21, 2024

Use the Ten Commandments to know God, know yourself, and to know love.

God’s Top Ten (Exodus 20:1-20) Some time ago, A. J. Jacobs, a Jewish author, decided to spend a year putting into practice everything he read in the Bible. At the end of that year, he wrote a book, called The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-20, 1 Timothy 1:8, Isaiah 55:9, Romans 7:7, 1 John 1:7, John 14:15, Matthew 22:37-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Breaking The Barriers Of Identity Through Christ

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 19, 2025

Before Christ came, the world lived under the weight of the law, a system that exposed sin but could not save.

BREAKING THE BARRIERS OF IDENTITY THROUGH CHRIST By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Galatians 3:23-29 Supporting Texts: Romans 10:12, Colossians 3:10-11, Ephesians 2:14-818, 1 Corinthians 12:13, John 1:12 INTRODUCTION: Before Christ came, the world lived under the weight of the law, a system ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Traits Of True Christians-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 9, 2010

2 of 2. James revealed the practical aspects of true Christianity. True Christianity is both conceptual & inherently tangible & practical. But...How is true Christianity manifested? Tell-tale traits of True Christians are...

TRAITS of TRUE CHRISTIANS=II—James 1:26—2:13 James revealed the practical aspects of true Christianity. True Christianity is both conceptual & inherently tangible & practical. But... How is true Christianity manifested? Previously in James, we saw that.... Tell-tale traits of True Christians ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Governance-&-Government-4 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 15, 2017

4 of 4. Peter maintained & pressed the importance of Christians operating within the bounds of secular governance. Christian submission is indissolubly linked/tied to secular governance. But how or in what ways? Christian governance addresses...

‘For The LORD’S SAKE’—1Peter 2:13—3:12 A. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&-Government--IV—1Peter 2:13-17 So far in our study of 1Peter we have examined the fact that Christians are...CONSIDERED ALIEN(1:1-2)... We’ve examined...WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD—(1:3-12) Discovered God’s means of...UNLEASHING Your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Governance-&-Government-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 19, 2017

3 of 4. Peter confirmed the importance of Christians operating within the bounds of secular governance. Christian submission is indissolubly linked/tied to secular governance. But how or in what way? Christian Governance & Government addresses...

‘For The LORD’S SAKE’—1Peter 2:13—3:12 A. CHRISTIAN GOVERNANCE-&- GOVERNMENT--III—1Peter 2:13-17 So far in our study of 1Peter we have examined the fact that Christians are...CONSIDERED ALIEN(1:1-2)... We’ve examined...WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD—(1:3-12) Discovered God’s means of...UNLEASHING Your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

“ye Canny Change The Law Of Physics”! Jesus Did, And He Did It For Us.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 31, 2014

“Ye canny change the law of Physics”!!! Here in the story of the loaves and the fishes, Jesus did. Recorded on all four gospels, it is a miracle with more powerful than credited; a miracle that is the basis of our lives being changed.

This sermon was delivered to the congregation in St Oswald’s in Maybole, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 3rd August 2011: by Gordon McCulloch (A Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). Summary: “Ye canny change the law of Physics”!!! Here in the story of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Episcopal

Authority

Contributed by William Baeta on Aug 18, 2011

“ I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” Matt. 16:19.

One of the most important activities of the believer’s life is prayer. No matter how important and necessary it is prayer cannot take the place of the exercising of our authority. There are situations in life when Jesus Christ expects us to use the authority that He has given us instead of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Conquering The Spirit Of Fear

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jul 28, 2017

There is a difference in being afraid and being bound by the "Spirit of Fear". This outline will help you shed light on this difference and help you help others get free from this debilitating spirit.

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7 It appears that Pastor Timothy (Pastor of the church at Ephesus) may have been struggling with operating in the giftings that God had placed in him. Illustrative Story One summer night during a severe thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small son into bed. She was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, 1 John 4:18, 1 John 4:7-21, Psalm 23:1-6, Isaiah 26:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The Power That Sets The Captives Free

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 18, 2025

This story in Luke 8 reminds us that there is no case too hard for God. Jesus crossed the sea for one man, showing us the lengths God is willing to go to rescue the bound.

THE POWER THAT SETS THE CAPTIVES FREE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 8:26-39 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 61:1, John 8:36, Colossians 2:15, Acts 10:38, Mark 5:1–20 INTRODUCTION: The story in Luke 8:26–39 reveals the mighty power of Jesus to break the hold of satan over any life. A man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Confession And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Sep 22, 2008

We need forgiveness because we are all guilty of sin in our life. The Bible is very clear of his law, and it is equally clear that we have violated this law in many ways.

Confession and Forgiveness 1 John 1:9 A Sermon by CH(CPT) Keith J. Andrews All scripture marker ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001 (Eph 2:3). Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. The Bible says in 1 John 1:9, 9If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost Sunday: There Is More

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jun 7, 2025

The Day of Pentecost for the Jew is a celebration of the Law. It is a celebration of the first five books of the Bible (Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy) which establish God’s law in how we are to live.

Title: There is More Theme: To show that there is more than just the gift of the Holy Spirit but there is also the Baptism in the Holy Spirit. Text: Acts 2:38 Introduction The Day of Pentecost for the Jew is a celebration of the Law. It is a celebration of the first five books of the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:38

Denomination: Church Of God