Sermons on Equal Under The Law:

The Face Of Sin

Contributed by Roger Wilson on Mar 2, 2006

Bringing an understanding of our need for salvation by using the law, as Jesus did.

Exodus 20:1 - 17 1 Then God spoke all these words: 2 I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of slavery; 3 you shall have no other gods before me. 4 You shall not make for yourself an idol, whether in the form of anything that is in heaven above, or that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

The Book Of Galatians – Background And Chapter 1 - Message 1 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jan 27, 2023

God used Paul mightily to bring the gospel to the Galatians, but later on, the false teachers of the Law were trying to make these converts keep some of the Law and the Sabbath. Paul had to counteract their evil plans and chastises the Galatians, then teaches them.

THE BOOK OF GALATIANS – BACKGROUND AND CHAPTER 1 - Message 1 SERMON CENTRAL We are going to begin a series in the book of Galatians. Paul was upset with the churches of Galatia because they had departed from the pure truth of the gospel and turned to teachings of man. The purpose of Galatians is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:4, Acts 13:13-14, Acts 13:44-52, Acts 14:1-7, Acts 14:19-23, Acts 16:6, Acts 18:23, Acts 15:1-5, Galatians 1:1, John 15:16, Acts 26:15-18, Ecclesiastes 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am, Am I Going To Follow Him Or Shall I Remain In The Darkness? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 2, 2010

Jesus the light of the world, in him is the light that will never (and thats the biggest ever never)allow you to walk in the darkness again, all that is required is that you follow him!

John 8:1-12 I Am, am I going to follow him or shall I remain in the darkness? Talk about being put on the spot, a life and death decision “….Jesus had gone up to the Mount of Olives 2 At dawn he appeared again in the temple courts, where all the people gathered around him, and he sat ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Subtle Sin Of Snobbery

Contributed by Paul Cull on Sep 10, 2006

Snobbery affects us all but is contrary to - the nature of God, - the law of God, - the grace of God, - and the life of God.

James 2:1 - 17 The Subtle Sin of Snobbery In his book, "Stay of Execution", the late Stewart Alsop, columnist, tells of an embarrassing moment when he was in London, on a reporting trip for his column. He had an introduction to Lord Salisbury - he was a powerful figure in those days - and he ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-17

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Living God's Way

Contributed by John Quigley on Aug 14, 2012

Living in accord with God's commandments not mans rules.

"You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. "You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Of The Kingdom Begins Now

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Sep 4, 2023

We are often guilty of limiting the Kingdom of God as being some future reality. But there is an aspect of the kingdom in the present. What foes this tell us.

The Kingdom of God Begins Now Romans 13:8-14 In times of distress, we often dream of heaven. We cry out “Maranatha” (O Lord Come). We think of the millennium and a reign of the Prince of Peace while we seem surrounded by the noise of war. We await justice while we live in a world where justice is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Love

Contributed by Kevin Maloney on Feb 6, 2006

"The fruit of the spirit is love...and against such things there is no law." Paul calls Christians to live beyond the demands of the law by walking closely with the Spirit and bearing his fruit.

The Fruit of the Spirit is Love…And Against Such Things There is No Law Galatians 5:22a&23b In Galatians 5:22, God says “The fruit of the spirit is love” And then at the end of 5:23, after explaining how that love overflows in joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Fruitful Faith

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 13, 2023

Is faith without works dead? Are works of the law different to good works or works of obedience to Christ? Did Luther get it right or was he confused by a false equivalency between works of the law and works of obedience to Christ?

Do Jews have any advantage that others do not have? Then what advantage does the Jew have? Or what is the benefit of circumcision? Great in every respect. First, that they were entrusted with the actual words [oracles] of God. (Romans 3:1-2 NASB) What if some of the Jews were unfaithful? True, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Developing The Attitude Of Steadfastness Series

Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Jan 17, 2016

Faithfulness is finishing the race under normal circumstance while steadfastness is finishing the race even under very difficult circumstances. In this message we will learn some great advice from Joshua on how to develop the attitude of steadfastness.

SCRIPTURE READING: Joshua 23: 6 “Be very strong; be careful to obey all that is written in the Book of the Law of Moses, without turning aside to the right or to the left. 7 Do not associate with these nations that remain among you; do not invoke the names of their gods or swear by them. You ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:6-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Working Together As One Body – Part Iv Series

Contributed by James May on Apr 27, 2003

Fourth and final part of the series pertaining to working together as one body under Christ.

WORKING TOGETHER AS ONE BODY – Part IV (A continuation of teaching concerning the Body of Christ) By Rev. James May As we discussed in our last message, we know that the Body of Christ, the local church can begin to have symptoms of spiritual illness. Sometimes we can know the reason and begin ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Cure For Wearisome Religion Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 22, 2014

Jesus came so that we could step off the treadmill of "law" and into the glory of His Grace.

Law and Gospel: The Cure for Wearisome Religion Matthew 11:25-30 I have never cared to much for exercising on a treadmill: I think it may be my overwhelming desire to be practical, even with effort and exercise; I hate to walk in one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

Unleavened People Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 21, 2011

Christians are delivered from a life of sin under Satan after the sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

Unleavened People March 20, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Christians are delivered from a life of sin under Satan after the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. Focus Passage: Luke 22:7-20 Supplemental Passages: I can do all things through Him who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Illustration Of Faith Series

Contributed by Greg Powell on Aug 19, 2020

As an example of salvation by faith and not works, Paul uses the Jews own patriarch Abraham against them!

INTRO: Let’s review...we have been talking about works versus faith. At the crux of the debate going on in the lives of the Galatian believers was the question of salvation through works or through faith in Christ alone. How are we truly justified? Justification is the gracious act of God by ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Experience Of The Galatians Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 9, 2018

Experiences can change, but truth never changes. Paul balances the subjective experience of the Galatian Christians with the objective teaching of the unchanging Word of God.

October 6, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter III.A.1: The Experience of the Galatians (3.1-5) Galatians 3.1-5 (KJV) 1 O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you that you should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Sacrifice (Hebrews 10)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 26, 2024

How is Jesus a better sacrifice than all the animal sacrifices of the old covenant? Let's discuss this in Hebrews 10.

Was the law a shadow of the good things to come? Was it impossible for the blood of bulls and goats to take away sins? Did God really want such a sacrifice or an offering? Did He perfect the people who are being made holy with one offering for all time? Do we need patient endurance, so that we will ...read more

Denomination: Baptist