Sermons on Failure Of The Law:

Epic Fail - Peter's Denial

Contributed by Seth Lawson on Mar 9, 2018

Jesus gives Peter … and us … hope! Hope that failure is not final. There is hope even in the midst of our struggle that our faith would not fail and that we, as Peter, can turn once again back to the Lord.

[Here is a link to a youtube video of me preaching this sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hLFppHEJ0fY ] From their very first encounter, we see a special connection between Jesus and Peter. We find this in the Gospel of John chapter 1 and verse 42 where they first meet. It says that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Has God Rejected Israel?

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 12, 2023

Has God rejected Israel? Let's let Paul answer that question in Romans 11.

Paul answers an important question. So I ask you, has God rejected his people? Absolutely not! I’m an Israelite, a descendant of Abraham, from the tribe of Benjamin. (Romans 11:1 CEB) Were some in Israel faithful? God did not turn his back on his chosen people. Don't you remember reading in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Teachers Go South Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 16, 2003

The danger of false teachers goes all the way back to the beginning, but the Bible shows us several types of false teachers and some are worse than others!

Just look at where we’ve come thus far in 2 Peter! Chapter one opens with the wonder of God’s provisions that help us become like him… 3-4 His power His provision His precious promises Our participation in his divine nature His deliverance from and protection from corruption Next, we see a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Discovering Christ In Deuteronomy

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 6, 2013

We are to exemplify Christ's life through obedience to God

Septuagint (The LXX) - Translated OT Hebrew to Greek - Called the first 5 OT books the Pentateuch - From pentad = five & teuchos = tool (The five tools) De. Calls us to remember who God is & what he has done Horton Hears A Who --- VIDEO Clip One day, Horton the elephant hears a cry from help ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Letter And The Spirit

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 20, 2014

Having embraced the gospel ourselves, we are motivated to share it with others. How? Our sufficiency is in God.

THE LETTER AND THE SPIRIT. "We are not sufficient of ourselves to think anything as of ourselves;" says Paul in 2 Corinthians 3:5, "but our sufficiency is of God." Paul then goes on to contrast the ministry of the New Testament with that of the Old; the glory that shone in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Adopted Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 22, 2014

Part 3 of 5 in a series on our identity in Christ based on the words of the Apostle Paul in Romans 8.

INTRODUCTION: Early one summer morning a baby was born to a 15 year old drug addict, a young girl who was woefully unprepared to be a parent. She tried to walk the line that runs between being a teen and an adult, but the teenager in her won out, because she was still just that, a teenager. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Christian Church

The Day The Sabbath Ended

Contributed by Coz Von on Apr 22, 2014

Why are people so stuck on the keeping of the commandments and the Sabbath. Did they not see the verses!

The following verse explains worship in heaven - after the second coming: Isa 66:23 And it shall come to pass, that from one new moon to another, and from one sabbath to another, shall all flesh come to worship before me, saith the LORD. Jesus, while ministering to others healed people on the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sabbath Means Rest

Contributed by Jerry Smith on May 17, 2014

Thus, if someone truly wants to observe the Sabbath Day in modern times (New Testament era), that’s a tall order! One that I do not think anyone could keep, because as religious as the Jews were, they could not keep it (Acts 15:10).

SABBATH MEANS REST Mark 2:27 And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath: Q: What happens when we operate a cellphone, tablet, ipod, etc. all day? Q: What happens when we ride a horse all day? Q: What happens when we operate an air-conditioner all day? Q: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Good Ole' Days

Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Feb 7, 2009

Dow we really want to go clear back to the good ole days? Take a look at three ot passages that suggest we may not want to go back...

The Good Ole’ Days Selected Passages I don’t know about you – but I would sure like to go back to the good ole days. When a coke was a coke & it only cost 25 cents. When a car was made from metal – not fiberglass or plastic. When a person word was their bond. When issues in life were much more ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 20:10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Doctrine Of Adoption

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jun 21, 2009

Paul explains the doctrine of adoption to the Galatians.

THE DOCTRINE OF ADOPTION Text: Galatians 4:1 – 7 Introduction: • Before and after commercials: weight loss, wrinkle cream, exercise equipment, teeth whitening • Galatians were Gentile believers that had given lives to the Lord, but had been falsely taught that they had to observe Jewish laws ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Superiority Of The Promise Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 2, 2009

This section shows the superiority of the way of grace over the way of law. God 1st establish a covenant relationship with Abraham. Since the Abrahamic covenant was ratified & in force, it was not superceded or set aside by the later law.

GALATIANS 3:15-22 THE SUPERIORITY OF THE PROMISE The aim of this section is to show the superiority of the way of grace over the way of law. It begins by showing that the way of grace is older than the way of law. God first establish a covenant relationship with Abraham. Since the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Leads To Maturity Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 27, 2009

Relying on external law is the bondage of slavery. Jesus redeemed us from the law & made us heirs of God. The Christian does not need to wait to enjoy the riches of Christ. If he is a son then he is an heir.

GALATIANS 4:1-7 FAITH LEADS TO MATURITY [Romans 8:15-17] One of the tragedies of legalism is that it gives the appearance of maturity when, in reality, it leads the believer away from a spiritual dependance upon God. The Galatian Christians, like most believers, wanted to grow and go ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Commandment - A Love For God And Each Other

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Oct 4, 2009

The commandments of God are meaningless without love, but when they are rooted in love they spring to life.

“THE GREAT COMMANDMENT” “A Love for God and Each Other” Mt. 22: 34-46 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Introduction: • Last week we discussed God’s love for us, this week we will discuss our love for God. In our gospel reading today we come to the third of four separate attempts by the religious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Orthodox

Romans 2:17-29 Series

Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Oct 29, 2009

There are several spiritual "games" which we play,legalistically, in an attempt to justify ourselves (look better, even before God). But only an internal, true change, counts before God.

Outline for CBF AM June 28, 2009 Intro. 2:1-16 -- the error of self-justification by performance comparison with other people. 2:17-29 -- the error of self-justification by other minor externals *** Errors I. Confidence in religious posturing, 17-20 - This includes: A. Religious affiliation, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Justice For All Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 9, 2009

1) Boaz’s preparation for court action, (2) the transcript of the court proceedings, & (3) Boaz’s response to the outcome of the court proceedings.

This week saw the conviction of Garth Drabinsky and Myron Gottlieb receiving sentences of seven and six years in jail, respectively, by an Ontario Superior Court judge for their orchestrating a massive accounting fraud at theatre company Livent Inc. This has been a drama playing out for the past ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-10

Denomination: Other