Sermons about Faith Vs Legalism

Want Vs Need Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 26, 2010

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We need to mature in our relationship with the Lord. We do this by wanting what we need. Not needing what we want. We place our life and faith in seeking God and following His lead in our life.

“Need Vs Want” Series: 4 Letter Words Thesis: We need to mature in our relationship with the Lord. We do this by wanting what we need. Not needing what we want. We place our life and faith in seeking God and following His lead in our life. Scripture Text (Key verse): -Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revenge And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 17, 2003

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The desire to take revenge is not necessarily sinful, but we must not take our own revenge. Government may do so, but if it fails, ultimately God will take revenge.

Forgiveness is Conditional, Part 3: When The Offender Won’t Repent Thus far in our series, we have tried to answer the following questions: (1) Do I have to forgive someone who has not repented? The answer I gave was, "no." God does not forgive those who will not repent, and He is our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lie: God's Love For Me Is Based On My Performance Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 20, 2005

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Sermon focused on the truth that salvation is based on God’s Grace and not man’s works.

Series: Lies Satan Tells GOD’S LOVE FOR ME IS BASED ON MY PERFORMANCE Galatians 3:1-14 Paul was a young family man passionately in love with Jesus Christ. He was full of joy, funny and a delight to be around. He loved to go soul-winning and a wonderful servant of the Lord. His love for Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Marks Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 5, 2005

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The legalists wanted to subject the Galatian Christians to circumcision (as a means of earning favor with God), so Paul addresses the issue one last time by relating it to the work of Christ on the cross and his own ministry.

Scripture It was Paul’s custom, after dictating a letter to an amanuensis, which is a secretary, to take a pen and write his own farewell. His standard signature was, “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you” (cf. 1 Thessalonians 5:28; 2 Thessalonians 3:17-18). But Paul is so concerned ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Welcome To Adulthood! Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 20, 2005

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Paul’s sequence of thought in this sermon may be summarized as follows: "Once we were slaves. Now we are sons. How, then, can we turn back to slavery?"

Scripture In the 1998 Disney movie Parent Trap, identical twins who were separated at birth by their parents’ divorce accidentally meet 11 years later at summer camp. Together the twins plan to switch identities, so each can meet the respective parent she’s never known and try to bring their ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Religion & Relationship

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 10, 2007

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How do we enter the Kingdom? Many who think they know, do not know.

The story of Nicodemus is one of the best known stories of the Bible, and it comes to a close with one of the most often quoted passages in the Bible, John 3:16: “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life” ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Methodist

How Justification Works Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 21, 2007

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This sermon looks at the definition of justification.

Scripture Last week we resumed our study in “Romans: The Good News of God.” However, I did not finish my sermon, and so I plan to finish it today. The issue that the Apostle Paul is dealing with in his letter to the Roman Church is how God saves sinners. The most important question that anyone ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:24-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do Religious People Have An Advantage? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 20, 2007

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Do religious people have an advantage over non-religious people? Are relgious people more likely than non-religious people to get to heaven? This sermon answers these questions.

Scripture Let’s read Romans 3:1: "What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value is there in circumcision?" (Romans 3:1) Introduction Every profession has its favorite stories, and the legal profession is no exception. A beginner attorney was defending a man accused of biting ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"God In A Box"

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Nov 28, 2003

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Christians living a God filled life

“God in a Box” Galatians 4:8-20 Nov 30, 2003 Well we have come to that time of year… Friday was the biggest shopping day, decorations started going up, people start planning parties and gifts are already being bought and boxed up… This time of year reminds me, well not really the time but ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Purposeful

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 12, 2001

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Coming from spiritual death, the believer now not only has life but also has a purposeful life - a life that has the honor and glory of God as its object.

PURPOSEFUL! EPHESIANS 2:8-10 Before an individual comes to Christ, Ephesians tells us that he or she is dead in trespasses and sins. His or her life has little or no meaning in light of eternity. When a person comes to Christ, the Word of God tells us that the Holy Spirit quickens or gives new ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Power Not Human Effort Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Oct 3, 2006

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Romans chapter four is a powerful chapter that every believer needs to master. The Apostle Paul continues talking about justification, a term that he introduces in Romans Chapter three. Romans chapter four also has probably the best definition of faith

Resurrection Power and Not Human Effort By Greg Johnson http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Romans chapter four is a powerful chapter that every believer needs to master. The Apostle Paul continues talking about justification, a term that he introduces in Romans Chapter three. Romans chapter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Just Can Not Do Enough

Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 17, 2006

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This sermon gives a definition of what would be required for ones conversion if it were possible to earn salvation.

YOU JUST CAN’T DO ENOUGH Pastor W. Max Alderman Text: Luke 10: 25-37. Introduction: I am sure that you have heard the expression, "You just can’t do enough". In regards to this study, we are shown that in regards to earning our own salvation, we just can not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Slaves By Law – Family Through Faith

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

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A look at the privileges of sonship to God that we have through Jesus.

The 1860’s were hard years in MO. Being a “border state,” the civilians of MO were often the victims of abuses by both Union and Confederate troops, not to mention the number of looters who just roamed the countryside and took advantage of the general disarray of the country. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith And Prayer

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 20, 2021

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Why are some prayers answered while others are not? It has to do with materialism vs. spirituality.

Faith and Prayer Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 9:14-29 14 When they came back to the disciples, they saw a large crowd around them, and some scribes arguing with them. 15 Immediately, when the entire crowd saw Him, they were amazed and began running up to greet Him. 16 And He asked them, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: United Methodist

Knowing Christ Vs. Knowing About Christ.

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 25, 2001

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Year C. Fifth Sunday in Lent April 1st , 2001

Year C. Fifth Sunday in Lent April 1st , 2001 Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Philippians 3: 4b -14 Title: “Knowing Christ vs. Knowing About Christ.” A few verses above in chapter three ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Lutheran

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