Sermons on Civil Law:

God's Gift - Jesus

Contributed by Michael Treston on Jun 10, 2001

the law and Jesus

GOD GAVE THE LAW THROUGH MOSES BUT GRACE AND TRUTH CAME THROUGH JESUS CHRIST. Tonight were going to take time out from the worries of Christmas from the worries of what gifts to buy from the dilemmas over how much we should spend on a gift for Aunty Mavis. Because we are going to look at gifts ...read more

Scripture: John 1:17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Love God And Love Your Neighbor : 4th Commandment Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Jul 23, 2019

Our hearts are restless until they find their rest in Christ. The rest we find in Jesus is unlike any other rest. It is a holy rest.

Intro Open your Bibles to Exodus chapter 20 today as we continue our Summer Series entitled “Love God , Love your Neighbor” We are examining the 10 Commandments—God’s moral law—while focusing on Jesus is summary of the commandments found in the New Testament Gospels. The commandments teach us about ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Babylon, Nineveh, Eden And Life As We Know It.

Contributed by Harold Rose on Mar 3, 2003

All of the present day news concerning Iraq points to the place where civilization began. It could well be the place where it ends.

BABYLON, NINEVEH, EDEN AND HISTORY AS WE KNOW IT. About all we hear when we tune into the daily news concerns “The War with Iraq.” Will we go to war” Or will we not? The issue is front page news on every newspaper in the world – it is the lead story on every news program on TV – As I was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Future Society Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 30, 2007

Civil & political leaders who will truly surrender themselves to follow God open the way for God to wondrously bless those they govern.

ISAIAH 32: 1-8 GOD’S FUTURE SOCIETY God’s people were turning to Egypt, to the way of the world, for help during their hard times. Thus their society and economy would go from bad to worst. Yet in the worst of times, God continues to promise a way of salvation for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 32:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Galatians – Chapter 3:10-12 - Message 7 – The Law Will Not Justify But Faith Will Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Feb 16, 2024

Paul continues the great contrast of Law and faith and how justification is achieved. Those who claim to keep the Law must keep every tiniest part lest they break the whole Law. Remember the Law was given to Jews NOT to Gentiles who were never under the Law.

THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – CHAPTER 3:10-12 - MESSAGE 7 – THE LAW WILL NOT JUSTIFY BUT FAITH WILL These messages in Galatians continue as we see the opposing sides of Law, and faith alone without the Law. [A]. THE LAW BRINGS A CURSE {{Galatians 3:10 As many as are of the works of the Law are UNDER ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:10, Matthew 19:16, Matthew 19:20, Mark 10:21, James 2:10, Galatians 3:11, Galatians 3:1, Galatians 1:6, Galatians 1:8, Isaiah 5:20, 2 Corinthians 6:14-15, Galatians 3:12, Galatians 2:16, Galatians 3:17, Galatians 3:21, Galatians 3:23, Galatians 3:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Kingdom Life Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 13, 2019

When you realize that Jesus did not cancel God’s Law, but completes it, that it continues today, and that you have to keep every part of it from the heart, there is only one thing you can do to be "good enough" for God's Kingdom and that’s count on Jesus.

Through his humor, Bill Waterson has a way to make you think about life. He’s the author of the Calvin and Hobbes comic strips; and some time ago, he drew Calvin (a little boy) hurtling down a snowy slope on a sled with his friend Hobbes (a tiger). Calvin: I'm getting nervous about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20, Romans 8:1-4, Matthew 18:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why Did Jesus Come To This Earth And A Die As A Common Criminal?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Dec 20, 2015

Why did Jesus come to this earth as a tiny baby, a die as a common criminal. What hope do we have for the future knowing that God himself was innocently crucified. This sermon is subtly hard hitting, giving hope for the future.

Note: The hymns "The sermon King" and "I cannot tell" to the tune Danny Boy are perfect for the sermon. Introduction One of the greatest yet strangest of stories in the bible is that of almighty God coming into this world and living as we do. ... And there is an even stranger story is that he did ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:5-10

Denomination: Episcopal

When A Second Marriage Is Better Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

What’s the difference between living under law and living released from law in a relationship with Jesus? I obey the law of God not because I’m afraid, but because I love Jesus. Jesus said, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.”

INTRODUCTION Many people think these verses in Romans 7 are confusing and very hard to understand. In fact, some people say, “You ought to just go from Chapter 6 on into Chapter 8, because Chapter 8 is so great!” But I don’t believe you ought to do that, I think every verse and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Servitude Or Gratitude

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 30, 2004

Are Christians obligated to keep the law? What is the Christian’s relationship to the laws of God?

SERVITUDE OR GRATITUDE THE CHRISTIAN’S RELATIONSHIP TO THE LAW ROMANS 7:1-6 Are the Ten Commandments binding on us today? Are Christians obligated to keep the law? Why make a big deal about modes of baptism or place an emphasis on tithing? Isn’t that simply legalism? Aren’t we under grace and not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

We Are Individually Responsible

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Apr 15, 2021

An idea is being floated in our nation that citizens must pay for the sins of the past in something called "reparations." This message asks if this concept is biblical. Praise be to God that He does not require reparations from us!

I want to begin our message this morning by bringing an awareness of a modern-day proposal that is being floated in our local, state, and federal governments, and then tie that in to what Ezekiel has to say in our passage. Across our nation, people are talking about something called “reparations.” ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Retaliation Vs. Grace Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

Understanding the Lex Talionis (Law of Retaliation).

“Retaliation Vs. Grace” Matthew 5:38-42 As most of you know, I am very fond of the area of faith referred to as apologetics. Apologetics comes from the word “apologia” and it means to “give a defense” for a position or an action. The english word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

January 6, 2021: The Attack Upon Democracy's Citadel

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jan 13, 2021

How do we explain unrest in America? The answer was given years ago on May 30, 1804, by Samuel Kendall, a preacher addressing the Massachusetts Legislature. Herein is reprinted that important sermon, largely in its entirety.

On January 6, 2021, the world witnessed the shameful spectacle of thousands of Americans storming their capitol building in an attempt to disrupt the proceedings of Congress. Many of these persons carried American flags and some displayed Christian testimonies, all convinced, apparently, of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:46-47

Denomination: United Methodist

Marriage Secrets From The Garden Of Eden

Contributed by Jack Harris on Nov 25, 2004

Marriage between a man and a woman is essentially, intentionally and constitutionally a divinely ordained covenant, spiritual in origin, civil in its legality, and personal in its expression.

MARRIAGE SECRETS FROM THE GARDEN OF EDEN. Gen. 1:26-28; 2:18-25 Int. There is a question being raised in our day concerning the fundamental nature of marriage. Is it strictly a civil institution to be affirmed and acknowledged by a secular set of standards, or is it a spiritual covenant that has ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Myth-Taken Morality

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Oct 22, 2009

Man is a fallen creature and needs more than human help to live righteously. We need the power and wisdom that comes from God.

Myth-taken Morality 02/29/04 AM Reading: Psalms 19:7-11 INTRODUCTION I doubt there is anyone gathered here this morning that is not aware of the acts of civil disobedience taking place in the city of San Francisco where elected city officials are granting marriage licenses and often conducting ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Challenging The Authority Of Jesus

Contributed by David Cain on Aug 4, 2012

The authority of Jesus was constantly challenged. We must avoid doing the same

Challenging the Authority of Jesus (Mark 3:20 to 35) Our reading this morning describes two challenges to the authority of Jesus. They are very different challenges; the first is from his family who we would expect to be on his side and the second comes from some teachers of the law who we would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican