Sermons on Faith Vs Legalism:

Law Vs Grace In The Lives Of Saul Vs David

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 26, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: What can King Saul and King David teach us about law and grace? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To learn law from life of King Saul and grace from life of King David IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 16:7 (New Living T

I. EXORDIUM: What can King Saul and King David teach us about law and grace? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To learn law from life of King Saul and grace from life of King David IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 16:7 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) But the Lord said to Samuel, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith In Jesus Christ Makes All The Difference In The World Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 22, 2021

Faith in Jesus Christ... 1. Will make miraculous changes in our lives (vs. 27-30). 2. Should inspire us to obey the Lord (vs. 29-31). 3. Should inspire us to bring more people to Jesus (vs. 32-33). 4. Is the dividing line for all mankind (vs. 33-34).

Faith in Jesus Christ Makes All the Difference in the World The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 9:27-34 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 22, 2021) MESSAGE: *In Matthew 8 and 9, the Holy Spirit of God led His Apostle to report a sample of the countless miracles Jesus worked during His ministry ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-34

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Snobbery

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 25, 2012

We must live under grace, not legalism.

Spiritual Snobbery January 6, 2008 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must live under grace, not legalism. Focus Passage: Matthew 7:1-5 Supplemental Passage: Matthew 23:2-3 saying: "The scribes and the Pharisees have seated themselves in the chair ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Atheism Vs. Theism Series

Contributed by Michael Dean on Jan 26, 2013

“In the beginning God…” The Bible does not attempt to prove there is a God, nor does it try to justify one’s belief in God. God is a first truth. The Bible teaches us where we came from, whom we came from, and what the reason for us being here is.

Genesis 1:1a The first four words of the Bible are a foundational statement of faith and belief.  1In the beginning God Genesis 1:1 Faith - (Easton’s Bible Dictionary) Faith is in general the persuasion of the mind that a certain statement is true (Phil. 1:27; 2 Thess. 2:13). Its primary ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Mennonite

Even 4 Days Of Tears Vs Even Now Faith

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 24, 2015

This dark storm does not have to sink our boats. Even now faith can overcome what seems to be a Divine Delay. This problem does not have to be a stumbling block, it can be stepping stone. never give up. Stingness can kill love.

EVEN FOUR DAYS OF TEARS? VS EVEN NOW FAITH... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com STINGNESS IS A NAIL IN THE COFFIN... STINGNESS IS A LOVE KILLER... I read a story by Reuters. He told about a 56 year old woman suing her husband for divorce. The reason for the divorce was listed as ...read more

Scripture: John 11:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"yielding All Things: Faith Vs. Fear"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 2, 2019

A sermon in a sermon series for a stewardship campaign

“Yielding All Things: Faith Vs. Fear” Genesis 3:1-15, 21-24 Let’s try and imagine the original Eden. Animals roam freely and peacefully. A mist goes up from the earth, watering the green land and the blooming flowers. The birds chirp, the fish swim in glistening water. Trees are filled ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: United Methodist

Training Vs Trying Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 4, 2015

If we are going to grow spiritually, we must move from just trying to grow, to training for growth.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Where are you spiritually today? Are you growing, is your faith exciting to you or are you bored and disconnected? • There are times when Christians struggle to grow in their faith. • Over time we see people who were excited about Jesus walk away. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Legalist” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 5, 2018

Jesus gives us the profile of a legalist.

Last time, we looked at verses 37-44 at the profile of a hypocrite given by Jesus in response to a criticism from a Pharisee. After Jesus finished addressing the Pharisee, the scribes pointed out He had also insulted them. Jesus basically responded by saying, “If the shoe fits wear it!” Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-54

Denomination: Baptist

Pluralism Vs. Exclusivism

Contributed by Daniel Dennison on Oct 17, 2006

A biblical look at the ideas posed by religious pluralism and religious exclusivism.

Vespers, 1-31-06 1"Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God[a]; trust also in me. 2In my Father’s house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you. 3And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Christianity Vs Islam

Contributed by Troy Voyles on Apr 10, 2007

In this message I just wanted to expose the differences between Christianity & Islam. It’s not us vs them, God loves them, we got to pray for them, and help win them to Christ.

Christianity VS Islam Tonight, I want to talk about what Muslims believe, and how it’s different from what we believe. Muslims say that there is just one God, but tonight we are going to be talking about the difference between Jehovah and Allah. I What Does Islam And Muslim Mean? A) Col ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gospel Vs. Religion Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

This message is from my expository series through the book of Romans.

“The Gospel vs. Religion” Romans 1:8-17 September 14, 2008 Religion is a dud; the gospel is dynamite. I did a little fact-checking on dynamite this week: • It is not the same as “TNT”; in fact, the only similarity between them is that they both ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Shrewdness Vs. Wisdom

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

A study on the principles of stewardship

Introduction: In our text Christ told His disciples the story of a rich man who had a steward or what would be comparable today to a business manager accused of squandering his employer’s property. The employer called his manager on the carpet saying, "What’s this I hear about your stealing from ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Preacher Vs The Politician PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 26, 2023

This sermon explores the struggle of living out Christian ideals through the biblical narrative of Felix and Paul, emphasizing the hope found in a clear conscience.

Good morning, family of God. We gather here today, hearts open, minds ready, spirits eager. We're here for fellowship, for worship, for truth. A place of hope. A place of faith. A place of love. Opening Scripture Reading – We turn to the Book of Acts today. Acts 24, verses 22 through 26. Let me ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:22-26

Topics: Clear Conscience

Forgiveness -Vs- Victimhood

Contributed by Michael Carter on Dec 2, 2019

Christians whose tenuous relationship with God hangs by some vaporous thread of hope all the while they continue clinging and subscribing to worldly ideologies are seeking forgiveness in the mouth of evil.

Forgiveness I was on a phone call this last week with someone very near and dear to my heart. Just before we ended the long, cheerful Thanksgiving day conversation, I asked a question that I’d not contemplated or asked before. I felt a bit weird even asking it, but there it came out. For some ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:2, Romans 12:18, Jeremiah 17:9, Isaiah 66:2, Romans 2:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Healing Vs. Wellness

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Sep 1, 2021

There is a difference between being healed, and being made 'well' Both are important, one is vital

• Would you rather be ‘healed’ or made ‘well’? • That is perhaps a deeper question than it appears on the surface. • Healed seems so complete whereas being well, is, well, not complete • Healing can simply be temporary, as we can always be injured again, but being well is more of a condition of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist