Sermons on Doctors Of The Law:

Two Covenants Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 13, 2010

Gal. 4:21-5:1 is a great use of an analogy by Paul to show the difference between the Mosiac Covenant and the Covenant brought by Jesus Christ.

Two Covenants Gal. 4:21-5:1 Introduction In this text Paul continues to contrast grace and law, faith and works. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit he employs an Old Testament story as an analogy, which serves not so much as an argument as an illustration. Paul here doesn’t give us a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Falling From Grace Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010

Speaking on grace has seemed one sided…when you speak of unconditional forgiveness, limitless love, & boundless acceptance. It’s just screaming to be abused and misused... here are three loop-holes:

Speaking on grace has seemed one sided…when you speak of unconditioned forgiveness and limitless love and boundless acceptance… * The scent of sandal arises when you tell sinners that; “No matter what, God loves you and can forgive you.” or that “No amount of effort and works impresses God any ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

How Sweet The Sound Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010

What is Grace? “that which brings delight & pleasure” It’s anything that makes God smile! It’s sweeter than the sound of sin, of the law, and of works...

* What is Grace? Common definition- “unmerited, undeserved favor” o “that which brings delight & pleasure” – anything that makes God smile o Grace is in an unusual category of N/V words-(both nouns & verbs) Love, Joy, Hope, and Faith – both a ‘thing’ and something you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:24

Denomination: Baptist

An Appeal Of Love Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 30, 2009

There are many church, synagogue & mosque members today devoted to rituals & rule-keeping. They are living in religious bondage. They need to hear that spiritual freedom is possible only through the grace of God in Jesus Christ.

GALATIANS 4:8-20 AN APPEAL OF LOVE The conclusion reached in verse 7 is that those who have received the Spirit are now sons and heirs of God. Paul now tells the Galatians they are not acting like heirs of God! So he asks them if they prefer slavery or freedom, legalism or the Spirit? Did ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Power To Live A Righteous Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 15, 2009

What are the lifestyle implications of the gospel of justification by faith in Jesus? Is salvation through grace by faith in JC alone a promoter of sin? Is setting people free from adherence to the law going to cause people to sin more?

GALATIANS 2: 17-21 THE POWER TO LIVE A RIGHTEOUS LIFE [Romans 8: 1- 4] What are the lifestyle implications of the gospel of justification by faith in Jesus¡¯ life, death, and resurrection? Is salvation through grace by faith in Jesus Christ alone a promoter of sin? Is setting people free ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:17-21

Denomination: Baptist

Authentic Authority Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 27, 2009

Controversy tore the early church. Judaizers taught that Gentile Christians had to submit to Jewish ritual laws & traditions in addition to believing in Christ. Paul confronted this issue.

GALATIONS 1: 1-5 AUTHENTIC AUTHORITY A family, carefully executing their escape plan, dashes for the border at midnight...a man standing outside prison walls, gulping fresh air, awash in the new sun...a young woman with every trace of the ravaging drug gone from her system...they are FREE! ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Commandments Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 27, 2009

This message from Exodus deals with the 10 commandments found in Exodus 20, and also points to how Jesus interpreted the 10 commandments by making them into just two.

The Two Commandments Exodus 19-24 CHCC: April 5, 2009 INTRODUCTION: There was a Gallup Poll taken in 1990 which indicated that only 47% of the adult population in the United States knew more than five out of ten of the commandments. In fact, more people claimed to live by the ten ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:2-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bonds Of Legalism Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 4, 2009

Instead of doing a full exposition of the passage, we’re going to focus on one aspect of it. We’re going to focus on the bonds of legalism. And make no mistake about it, legalism is bondage.

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com As you can tell, we are in the same passage this morning as we were last week. But this morning, rather than doing a full exposition of the passage, we’re going to focus on one aspect of it. We’re going to focus on the bonds of legalism. The fact is that true ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Living Inside Out Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 12, 2011

Jesus tells the people that He has not come to abolish the Law and the Prophets but to fulfill them. How has Jesus fulfilled them and, if we live by grace, what does this mean for us?

Living Inside Out - Matthew 5:17-20 - October 16, 2011 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #10 This morning we continue in our series on the Sermon on the Mount so I’ll invite you to open your Bibles with me to the 5th chapter of the Gospel of Matthew. Matthew 5, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: *other

Jesus Says What?! (Murder) Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 12, 2011

Like the Pharisees we are often content to live out the letter of the Law but God is looking for the hearth that seeks to live out the spirit of His word. Living by grace is a higher calling then living by the Law!

Jesus Says What?! (Murder) - Matthew 5:21-26 - October 23, 2011 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #12 I had a great-uncle who served in the Royal Air Force during WWII. He had gone over to England to join up a couple of years before the war started. By the time war ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: *other

Everyone Who Sins Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 3, 2010

1- Everyone who sins breaks the law 2- Everyone who sins needs a sinless savior 3- Everyone who sins and keeps on sinning knows not

INTRO.- Everyone who sins. Some people don’t think they do. ILL.- A preacher named Eddie Martin tells this story: I have met a few people who have tried to convince me that they were not bad sinners. I met such a lady in Bluefield, West Virginia. This well-dressed woman came forward at ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ministry Of Grace And Peace

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 23, 2010

The first sermon series from the book of Galatians, Christ Himself appointed Paul to be an apostle. An apostle is one sent forth" as an ambassador of the Gospel. An apostle is a minister sent directly by God to do a specific work. Has Christ called you

The Ministry of Grace and Peace Text: Galatians 1:1-10 Paul, an apostle (not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised Him from the dead), 2 and all the brethren who are with me, 3 Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 who ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Or Nothing

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 11, 2010

A teaching series from the book of Galatians. A verse upon verse teaching will help all who will listen

Christ or Nothing Galatians 3:1-14 O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you that you should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed among you as crucified? 2 This only I want to learn from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Deciding Factor

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 18, 2010

What the law can’t do: 1. The law can’t save you. 2. Can’t take you to heaven. But JESUS can do both!

The Deciding Factor Galatians 3:15-29 15 Brethren, I speak in the manner of men: Though it is only a man’s covenant, yet if it is confirmed, no one annuls or adds to it. 16 Now to Abraham and his Seed were the promises made. He does not say, “And to seeds,” as of many, but ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Joy Of Living A Grace-Based Life

Contributed by Brandon Cox on Nov 9, 2011

Every believer in Christ has a right standing with God, and can therefore walk in spiritual confidence! We can move from living by rule-keeping to living by grace.

How Most of Us Live - Based on rules - For the approval of others - For our own version of success Romans 5:1-5 Our State vs. Our Standing John Phillips talks about the difference between our standing as believers, and our state as believers. Our standing is that we are perfect and righteous, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist