Sermons on Faith Vs Legalism:

Jesus Joy Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on May 11, 2014

Jesus did not pray for us to have worldly joy but rather to have his joy. What does his joy look like and what can destroy it?

We are now four weeks past Palm Sunday and three weeks past Easter. However, today I want us to go back to the last night Jesus had with the disciples. He washes their feet to teach them humility and servant hood. He begins to reveal to them the fact that He must die. He gives them the promise of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:13

Denomination: Foursquare

Confronting Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 12, 2019

Confronting Hypocrisy Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – August 11, 2019

Confronting Hypocrisy Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – August 11, 2019 Series #34 Text – Luke 11:37-48, 52-54 Note: The following notes area bit more extensive that what was shared. I use notes more as a guide…neither read nor memorized. In this case, some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-48, Luke 11:52-54

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning To Dance Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 15, 2020

In this intro to the book of Galatians, Paul addresses his authority and the grace that changes everything.

I Can’t Dance This may shock you but…I can’t dance. I do dance but just not well. I’m stiff, have very little rhythm, and most of the time look like I’m having some sort of fit. My father tells the story that my mother was one of the best dancers he ever knew. Sadly, I did not inherit any ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Hero's Hostile Takeover Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 23, 2012

When it comes to living life which rules you, law or love? Jesus brought this into sharp focus when it came to healing on the Sabbath and it brings us to confront just who is actually Lord of our lives.

Jesus, our Ultimate Action Hero is waging a battle against enemies who are keeping us captive and away from a relationship with God. He is in the middle of battling the Pharisees, members of the religious establishment of the day who desired power and control. They were oh so good looking on the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What’s Holding You Back ?

Contributed by Andre Johnson on Aug 24, 2008

What is holding you back ?

What is holding you back ? Andre Johnson Grace & Mercy Church of God In Christ, Inc. August 21, 2008 Praise God, glad that you can join us for our on line bible sermon. WE are praying for your steadfastness in the Lord and wisdom to continually be a victorious believer in Jesus Christ our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Will The Real Gospel Please Stand Up

Contributed by Andrew Hill on Mar 2, 2008

This is a revised and simplified version of an earlier message. The purpose is to help people understand what the true gospel is.

Title: Will the real Gospel please stand up? There seems to be a lot of confusion today about what the real Gospel is. The word gospel means good news. That’s something to be really happy about. But a lot of the gospels I hear about today don’t sound like good news to me. One of the Gospels that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Oct 5, 2012

Full text sermons focusing on Ephesians 2:8-10

Amazing Grace Ephesians 2:5-10 ©Copyright September 30, 2012 by Rev. Bruce Goettsche Series: Ephesians Our text this morning is one of the most eloquent and beautiful passages in the Bible. Ephesians 2:8-9 are two of the most memorized verses among Christians; for good reason. These verses ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jerusalem's Harlotry

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 5, 2011

I. EXORDIUM: Arcontica - Ermita ng Cavite - meaning Prostitute Village II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: To show them sinners can still still know the LORD, great and small sin are all the same in the LORD's eyes.

I. EXORDIUM: Arcontica - Ermita ng Cavite - meaning Prostitute Village II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General III. OBJECTIVES: To show them sinners can still still know the LORD, great and small sin are all the same in the LORD's eyes. IV. TEXT: Ezekiel 16:15 - But you trusted in your beauty, and played ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Underneath Are The Everlasting Arms

Contributed by David Buffaloe on Dec 13, 2011

The Love of God will never let us go.

FOCAL Deuteronomy 33:27 The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them. Opening Illustration: Napoleon, the Great Emperor of France, was sitting on his horse one day looking at some papers ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:27, Deuteronomy 33:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Is Not Earned

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jan 8, 2010

Popular culture says that good things come to those who deserve it. Jesus makes it clear that His grace works in the lives of those who don’t deserve it.

On the 10th of March in 2003 the then Australian Prime minister, John Howard, was visiting the New Zealand parliament in Auckland. The issue being discussed was the region’s response to the actions of Saddam Hussein. Outside parliament around 600 anti-war protesters whistled, thumped drums and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Made For Life, Not Legalism: Following Jesus Into True Rest - Mark 2:27 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 3, 2026

We live in an age obsessed with performance. We measure our worth by what we do, how busy we are, and how well we keep up. And tragically, that same spirit can creep into our faith.

Made for Life, Not Legalism: Following Jesus into True Rest - Mark 2:27 Introduction: When Rules Replace Relationship We live in an age obsessed with performance. Targets, metrics, productivity, image, hustle. Even rest has become something we feel guilty about. We measure our worth by what we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:27-28, Genesis 2:2-3, Exodus 20:8-10, Hosea 6:6, Colossians 2:16-17, Matthew 11:28-30, Hebrews 4:9-10, Romans 5:1, Hebrews 13:20-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Biblical Christianity Vs. Progressive Ideology

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021

There are several dangers to biblical Christianity that have come about through progressive ideology.

There are several dangers to biblical Christianity that have come about through progressive ideology. Progressive ideology essentially stems from non-biblical positions about the nature of truth (that it is relative), the nature of people (that people are basically good) and the nature of scripture ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Jude 1:1

Denomination: Salvation Army

Joy In Believing Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jun 7, 2011

During this series we will be looking at Paul’s letter to the Philippian church. Paul founded the church at Philippi and wrote the letter during a time of imprisonment in Rome. One of the themes in the book is joy. (some thoughts taken from a series by Cr

Philippians Pt5- Joy in Believing Study of Philippians- letter- meant to convey life. Last week looked at v2.16- Word of Life- Jn 5:26 (NASB) “For just as the Father has life in Himself, even so He gave to the Son also to have life in Himself; We were created to drink of this same life- Jn ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Charismatic

When Grace Battles Legalism -- Grace Wins Every Time

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jul 4, 2003

Jesus Christ is the Lord of Liberty. Whatever your bondage is, He can set you free. He takes your slavery and exchanges it for freedom

When Grace battles Legalism .. Grace wins every time! Galatians 2:1-21 Intro: Join me tonight in Galatians chapter two where Paul continues his defense of grace! Just put it down somewhere: Jesus Christ is the Lord of Liberty! He sets the prisoner free! And I don’t know what has you in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Faith’s Journey

Contributed by Martin Holland on Mar 21, 2013

Leaving Egypt was just the beginning of journey for Israel. Every step taken would be determined by their faith. So it is for every Christian from the moment they experienced salvation then begins the journey of faith.

Faith’s Journey Deut. 1:1-2, 21-46 Leaving Egypt was just the beginning of the journey for the nation of Israel. Every step taken would be determined by their faith. So it is for every Christian from the moment they experience salvation. Then begins the journey of faith and this passage is a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:21-46

Denomination: Baptist