Sermons on Change Of Law:

For Every Rule, There Are Always Exceptions

Contributed by Craig Condon on Mar 14, 2015

The only way we can be transformed and freed is through faith in Christ. That faith will transform us and free us by giving us power to do God’s work in our world-and that is the true spirit of the Sabbath.

Have you ever noticed that every time you turn around, there seems to be another rule for you to obey? Have you ever noticed that some of these rules seem to be foolish? Well, I certainly have in both cases. To make matters worse, there are cases where no exceptions can be made to these rules, even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Anglican

The Worm And The Butterfly

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002

The change that takes place in a Christian’s heart should be able to be compared to the change that happens when a worm becomes a butterfly.

So much can be drawn, by analogy, from the butterfly. A. Who here has never been drawn to the beauty and grace and freedom of the butterfly? 1. Granted, they have their mortal enemies, but if the butterfly could think and reason...what butterfly would want to give up all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus-The Great Shepherd Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

Talking about discipleship=process/change - Humorous ‘Changing a light bulb’ religiously - We’re talking about a different type of change; fundamental, inside out, thru friendship with Jesus - When you’ve met Jesus, everything changes o His teaching c

Talking about discipleship=process/change - Humorous ‘Changing a light bulb’ religiously - We’re talking about a different type of change; fundamental, inside out, thru friendship with Jesus - When you’ve met Jesus, everything changes o His teaching challenges your understanding o His compassion ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Meaning Of Righteousness Part 1 Series

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Jul 6, 2007

Jesus’ teaching on the Law of God served to make clear the true meaning of righteousness.

The Meaning Of Righteousness Part 1 Jesus And The Law Matthew 5:3-12 Jesus talked about the character of believers Matthew 5:13-16 Jesus taught about the function of believers as salt and light in the world. Matthew5:17-20 Jesus gives the foundation for the inner character qualities and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Mislead & Misguided

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on May 13, 2001

A SERMON GIVEN TO ENLIGHTEN THOSE LIVING THE LAW BY SELF - WILL AND NOT WITH THE GRACE AND MERCY OF GOD.

MISLEAD & MISGUIDED INTRODUCTION WE ARE TO VENTURING OFF INTO A GOD GIVEN MESSAGE COMING FORTH FROM THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO MATTHEW. OUR MAIN THOUGHT IS PERTANENT TO THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT, WHEREAS JESUS INTRODUCED GOD’S NEW LAWS AND GOD’S NEW STANDARDS FOR GOD’S PEOPLE, IN ADDITION TO THIS HE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revererent Scout Series

Contributed by Ron Baker on Feb 8, 2012

This is a sermon explaining reverence, which is one of the twelve points of the Boy Scout Law.

A Scout is Reverent Text: Hebrews 5:7-9 Date: February 5, 2012 Scout Sunday Pastor Ron Baker, West Union Christian Church of Christ “Leading People to Life’s True Purpose and Joy in Christ” INTRODUCTION This is Scout Sunday, and I am so glad to have our scouts here with us ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Death Of An Empire Series

Contributed by Sam Tollison on Aug 11, 2008

The prophet Nahum descibes what happens when an empire abandons the law of God.

NAHUM Part 1 Nahum 1:1-11 (NIV) 1 An oracle concerning Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite. 2 The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD takes vengeance and is filled with wrath. The LORD takes vengeance on his foes and maintains his wrath against his enemies. 3 The ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Death Of An Empire Part 3 Series

Contributed by Sam Tollison on Aug 11, 2008

The prophet Nahum descibes what happens when an empire abandons the law of God.

NAHUM part 3 Chapters 2 & 3 give details of the attack, siege, and fall of the Assyrian Empire. Nineveh tried to defend itself. The king calls the people to arms in 2:5 Nahum 2:5 (NIV) 5 He summons his picked troops, yet they stumble on their way. They dash to the city wall; the protective ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

(Section 3) Prayer And God's Work & (Section 4) The Principle Of Praying Thrice Series

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 23, 2019

When God works, He does so with specific law and definite principle.

LET US PRAY by Watch Nee III. PRAYER AND GOD'S WORK Isa. 62:6-7 A. When God works, He does so with specific law and definite principle. God's primal principle is that He wants man to pray. There was once a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:6-7, Joel 2:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Old Promises The New Lesson 9 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 6, 2024

God’s law only shows God’s purity and that man is a sinner.

A. WHY CHRIST HAS A MORE EXCELLENT MINISTRY THAN THE OLD TESTAMENT PRIESTS: HEBREWS 8:1-5 1. “He (Christ) ministers in the Heavenly Tabernacle” (v. 1). The true tabernacle in Heaven (v. 1). 2. The Old Testament priest only ministered in a human-built place not “the true place of worship … not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 1 Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 6, 2023

You will discover happiness by obeying My laws and thinking right day and night.

All Scriptures are from The Bible by Jesus A. EXPANDED TRANSLATION “Your life will be happier if you don’t follow the advice of sinners, if you don’t loiter with the wicked, if you don’t become a part of an evil group. You will discover happiness by obeying My laws and thinking right day and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Context Of The Incarnation.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 30, 2023

From bondage-to-the-law to an heir-of-God through Christ.

THE CONTEXT OF THE INCARNATION. Galatians 4:1-7. ‘The law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith’ (cf. Galatians 3:24). The picture is as of an heir to a great estate, who in his infancy is under the control and tutelage of guardians and stewards. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Most Important Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 23, 2022

Jesus shows us that the law should encourage us to treat others well.

What is most important? Jeffery Anselmi / General Criticizing Jesus: The Words of Jesus / Sabbath-breaking Man; Love / Mark 2:23–3:6 Jesus shows us that the law should encourage us to treat others well. INTRODUCTION • Have you ever got so caught up in procedures and rules that you lost sight of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saul/Paul: The Consummate Legalist Finally Gains Perfection Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 19, 2023

Law keeping begins with a head issue, and following Christ begins with a heart issue.

A. SAUL’S LAW KEEPING WAS IMPERFECT 1. He was a flawed law keeper (Philippians 3:4-6). 2. He hated Christ and persecuted Christians. “Saul was consenting to his (Stephen) death … great persecution against the church … went from house to house … throwing them into prison” (Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-2, Romans 7:19

Denomination: Baptist

Use It Or Lose It

Contributed by Don Campbell on Dec 25, 2025

The "law of atrophy" is a work in all aspects of life, including the spiritual.

USE IT OR LOSE IT The Law of Atrophy at Work INTRODUCTION A. As I drive along, observing the sights of the countryside and see houses with roofs caving in, windows broken out, and all the other signs of abandonment, I am pained. Once people lived there, children may have played there, the supper ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ