Sermons on Breaking The Law:

Are You A Legalist? Or An Illegalist?

Contributed by Jason Smith on Sep 15, 2013

Are you a legalist, or are you an illegalist? In other words, do you follow the law of God, or do you disobey the law of God? It is not a bad thing to be labeled a legalist. Satan has used this creative title to try to deceive many people to disobey God.

Matthew 7:13-27 Who in this room would consider themselves a legalist? This is the topic that I would like to briefly talk to you about tonight: Legalism, or “The Lie of Legalism.” Since the beginning of the Lord’s church, the devil has held nothing back; He has created so many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Is The Core

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on May 22, 2025

I cannot meet the righteous requirements of the law on my own. There is only one way to be approved by God: believe in Jesus, God's only begotten Son. God made it possible for us to be approved. Love fulfills the law, love is at the core.

Romans 8:4 Love is the Core Romans 8:4 that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us who do not walk according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. In verse three, we read that Jesus condemned sin in the flesh. The sentence does not end with a full stop but continues in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:4, 2 Corinthians 5:21, 1 John 4:7-8, 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Sin No More Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on May 31, 2023

Sin is life without boundaries.

Sin No More June 4, 2023 1 John 3:4-9 NIV Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness. 5 But you know that he appeared so that he might take away our sins. And in him is no sin. 6 No one who lives in him keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has either seen him or known ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-9, Genesis 3:1-5, Romans 6:23, Hebrews 4:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Get Free From A Stubborn Habit

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017

Many sincere Christians are caught in a trap. They have a habit that is extremely hard to change, perhaps an addiction. This message talks about what it takes to break free.

John 10:10 6/19/16 Intro Jesus said (in John 10:10), “The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (NIV).1 God’s purpose for every child of God is that we would live a rich, full, rewarding life. God wants you and me to enjoy ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, 1 John 1:9, Luke 15:18, Jeremiah 29:13-14, Galatians 5:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Approval Of Human Beings Or God Series

Contributed by Bill Walker on Jul 10, 2017

Galatians is all about grace and is the antidote to legalism. For Paul, it was about Christ crucified and his becoming a slave to Christ and not the Law.

APROVAL OF HUMAN BEINGS OR GOD Galatians 1 I once attended a worship event and before the speaker took the stage a choral group was singing. I was to lead a prayer before the speaker began, so I was silently worshipping and reflecting on my words for the prayer. As the choral group sang a very ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let Us Pray Series

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Apr 11, 2016

Jesus teaches us and his disciples how to pray. Don't take the Lord's Prayer for granted but break it down and use it as a guide to how to pray

Let Us Pray Matthew 6:5-15 When you think of prayer maybe you think of something like one of these two stories taken from Our Daily Bread. A friend of mine took his small son with him to town one day to run some errands. When lunch time arrived, the two of them went to a familiar diner for a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Friends

You Got Issues Pt. 2 Physical Limitations Series

Contributed by Sean Dees on Mar 1, 2022

There are times when we have limitations that seem to keep us from moving forward. Sometimes we have to press through those limitations to get in touch with Jesus.

Intro: This morning I talked about the mental strong holds we face and tonight I will conclude with the physical limitations we may face I. Physical Limitations This healing is second of three that take place here in chapter 5. Many have come to call this the Mark Sandwich because of its unique ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

God's Kingdom In Jesus' Hand

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 3, 2003

A sermon for the 5th Sunday after the Epiphany Series B Healing of peter’s mother in law

5th Sunday after Epiphany Mark 1:29-39 "God’s Kingdom in Jesus’ Hand"   There are two events in today’s gospel lesson which this sermon is centered around. The first is Jesus being taken to Simon’s mother-in-law as she lay sick with a fever. The second is Jesus going to a "lonely place" to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Lutheran

Hear The Voice Of The True God

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 13, 2001

God speaks to us loud and clear through the two main teachings of his Word - the law and the gospel.

This past Wednesday evening actress Anne Heche stunned the American public with her shocking revelations in an interview with Barbara Walters on ABC’s 20/20. In that interview Heche explained that for a time in her life she believed that she was actually two people. Heche claimed that Celestia – ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Important Questions Series

Contributed by Don Baggett on Feb 12, 2008

If we are to have victory in our Christian life, we must understand that we are free from the law.

Up to this point, the book of Romans has pointed us to the reason we needed a Savior, and the fact that God provided that Savior in the person of Jesus, the Eternal Word who was made flesh and dwelt among us. Now, beginning in chapter 6, the subject changes to address the transformation that must ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"The Need For Vision"

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 17, 2008

(Prov 29:18 KJV) Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

"THE NEED FOR VISION" (Prov 29:18 KJV) Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. 1. Any successful endeavor requires a vision. We must have a vision. a. The word "vision": 1) Literally means the ability to see things that are visible 2) ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Questioning Christ And Christianity

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 15, 2007

There are three different questions in this text. 1- The marriage question 2- The Resurrection question 3- The Law question

INTRO.- ILL.- It is said that when Herbert Hoover ran for election as President of the United States at the height of the prosperity boom in 1928, one of his campaign promises, expressed as a campaign slogan of the Republican party, was “A chicken in every pot, a car in every garage.” The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Encountered By Amazing Grace

Contributed by Randall Bates on Jan 21, 2007

Nicodemus, Saul, and Dr. Law - each are encountered by Grace. More preaching notes than full text.

BEING ENCOUNTERED BY AMAZING GRACE JOHN 3. 1 - 4 Many years ago, John Newton penned the words, Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me. Newton was not a theologian, not a preacher, Sunday school teacher, or choir director. Newton was a slave trader, a seaman, a rough type ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Little White Spots - Leprosy - Sin

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 12, 2005

The Leprosy of Sin. The MISERY of the LEPER, the MERCY of the LORD, and the MINISTRY of the LAW. Link to formatted version & Powerpoint included.

Little White Spots Mark 1:40-45 [Hundreds of free sermons and Powerpoints at website...link at bottom!] Why did Jesus do miracles? Not to draw a crowd…He avoided that. (Not like faith-healers of today who only perform for large crowds, and avoid hospitals and nursing homes). 3 Reasons Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Baptist

What Is God Vision For Us?

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 8, 2004

Prov 29:18 18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

Prov 29:18 18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. If God is your partner, make your plans big. Rom 8:31...............If God be for us, who can be against us What is Vision? it basically means to possess spiritual perception by divine ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist