Sermons on Ceremonial Laws:

Obedience & Love

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 3, 2009

Just as God wanted to prepare the people from whom the Savior of the world was to come and they were to live as a distinct people until His coming. He desires that in us even today ~ His blood bought children, before His second coming.

Opening illustration: [Sultan Q__s disguises himself as an ordinary man and walks into a hospital] Introduction: We must think of the children of Israel camping in the meadow by the Jordan, looking across at the hills of the Promised Land; and must think of Moses, now a hundred and twenty years ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The War Within Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 5, 2008

In this sermon we learn five practical truths about the Christian’s war with sin.

Scripture The second half of Romans 7 is one of the most difficult sections in the entire Bible to understand. Last week I drew your attention to Romans 7:14-20. In that section I showed you that Paul is talking of himself as a growing, maturing Christian struggling with sin. In our study today, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:21-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Prosperous Church

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 23, 2010

God wants His church to prosper. What is holding you back?

December 26, 2010 Morning Worship Text: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11 Subject: Giving Title: A Prosperous Church: Part 1 in the Benefits of Giving Series I pray that everyone survived the busyness of Christmas. I also pray that you all took the time to reflect on the true meaning of Christmas. Christmas ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Sunday?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jan 16, 2011

Why don’t most Christians worship on Saturday?

Why Sunday? Ex 20:8 Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. KJV The question is often asked why most Christians meet on Sunday instead of Saturday. Let’s look first at the definition of the word in both Hebrew and Greek sincere will be looking at it it from the OT and NT sides. OT:7676 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance Means Change

Contributed by Scott Jensen on Feb 14, 2011

A sermon based on both the Law and the Gospel. Jesus explained what sin was. We need to head His command and turn away from temptation.

Introduction In Thomas Costain’s history, “The Three Edwards”, he describes the life of Raynald III, a fourteenth-century duke in what is now Belgium. Grossly overweight, Raynald was commonly called by his Latin nickname, Crassus, which means "The Fat." After a violent quarrel, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: Lutheran

The True Beginning Of The New Series

Contributed by Andrew Farley on Sep 25, 2009

The second in a series of messages on the complete sufficiency of the Gospel.

If you were to pull a "prodigal son" routine on a parent, how do you think they would react? You may recall that the prodigal son asked for his inheritance early so he could enjoy life in the fast lane: "Dad, I was wondering if I might cash in on your will before you die?" Good luck with that one ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joel - The Day Of The Lord (1:1-2:27) Part 1 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 26, 2009

The name "Joel" means "Jehovah is God", and we know very little about the author... a. The name appears frequently, with at least a dozen men sharing the name in the O.T. b. Described as "the son of Pethuel" (1:1), there is no reason to

"STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Joel - The Day Of The Lord (1:1-2:27) INTRODUCTION 1. We now turn to the book of Joel, and this will be the first of two lessons 2. The name "Joel" means "Jehovah is God", and we know very little about the author... a. The name appears ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Joel - The Day Of The Lord (2:28 - 3:21) Part 2 Of 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 26, 2009

we shall complete our survey of Joel by reading 2:28-3:21... a. With attention to the prophetic element of this passage b. Offering comments concerning its interpretation

"STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Joel - The Day Of The Lord (2:28-3:21) INTRODUCTION 1. In our previous lesson on Joel, we saw that... a. Joel’s prophecy was occasioned by a plague of locusts - 1:2-4 b. He proclaimed the plague as a warning from God - 1:15-16 1) If ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 8, 2010

1- Life in Christ excludes hypocrisy 2- Life in Christ excludes salvation by observance of the law 3- Life in Christ includes death to self

INTRO.- Life. What is life all about? Obviously, that depends on who you are talking to. Here are some examples. ILL.- It was said that Jimmy Johnson, when coaching football on the college level, had a wife and the appearance of a marriage because it was expected of college football coaches. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace, Adam And Christ Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 20, 2011

Adam and Eve's choice to disobey God has influenced all their descendants.

Introduction: A. Do you ever think about how your sinful actions or attitudes affect others? B. Actions always have consequences and sinful actions do as well. I. Sin and the Law (13-14) A. Consider the question: Is it possible to break a law even when there is no law against what you have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Confrontation Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 28, 2009

The Jerusalem Council had convened & doctrinal clarity had been established, but that did not mean the issue of how a person is saved was over. Is salvation only through Christ or by Christ & the law? Knowing the right answer & acting on or practicing

GALATIANS 2:11-16 THE MINISTRY OF CONFRONTATION [Acts 10] The Jerusalem Council had convened and doctrinal clarity had been established, but that did not mean the issue of how a person is saved was over. Is salvation only through Christ or by Christ and the law? Knowing the right answer and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Right Relationship With Jesus

Contributed by Grant Sisson on Jun 9, 2009

Contrasting life under the rigidity of Law to life of freedom under the sweet grace of God.

What Is “The Right Relationship With Jesus”? by Grant S. Sisson Yesterday was a long hard day for me. After the Board meeting yesterday morning, Ann and I went to White House, TX to visit my dad, who, as you know, is suffering with terminal cancer. The Hospice people had arranged all this in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-10

Freedom's Promise Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 5, 2009

This message encourages us to live by promise not by law. If we want to enjoy life as God intended it, then we can’t live it trying to earn God’s blessings. We must live it in light of his blessings already given.

Freedom’s Promise (Galatians 3:15-22) It was a battle, a wrestling match, a test of wills. Every day, at exactly the same time, Margaret would go to the bathroom cabinet, open it, and take out a huge bottle of castor oil. Then she would head to the kitchen to get a tablespoon. At the sound of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Written In Our Hearts

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Apr 4, 2009

"I will forgive their iniquity, and remember their sin no more" says our God to all the peoples. My faults are forgiven. My relationships are fixed. "No longer shall they teach one another, or say to each other, “Know the Lord,” for they shall all know me

Pure Gospel - "I will forgive their iniquity, and remember their sin no more" - God to all the peoples - My faults are forgiven - My relationships are fixed - "No longer shall they teach one another, or say to each other, “Know the Lord,” for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Congregational

Matthew 5 - Part 14 - What Do You Do When Someone Hates You? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 4, 2010

Jesus goes beyond the legal matters again. The CASE you have against someone is not as important as the RELATIONSHIP you have with them. Jesus emphasizes that the RELATIONSHIP IS ALWAYS MORE IMPORTANT. Sometimes we don’t want it to be more important.

Matthew 5 - Part 14 - WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN SOMEONE HATES YOU? I remember years ago that a man wrote a nasty letter to me and included in it a curse and all kinds of false accusations. To this day, I don’t know why he wrote it. It was so vicious and untrue, but he had built up a case against me and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational