Sermons on Godless Laws:

The Glory Of The Gospel.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 18, 2024

"If the ministration of condemnation be glory, much more does the ministration of righteousness exceed in glory" (2 CORINTHIANS 3:9).

THE GLORY OF THE GOSPEL. 2 Corinthians 3:4-9. Paul is confident that the Corinthians ARE his letters of recommendation (cf. 2 Corinthians 3:2). This trust towards God is mediated through Christ Himself (2 CORINTHIANS 3:4). There is a denial of self-sufficiency, and an acknowledgement of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Legalism Is Sin & Slavery

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 30, 2023

What did Paul teach about the law and faith? Let's look at Galatians 2.

Paul was directly taught by the resurrected Jesus, but did not act like a rebel. Instead he cooperated with the Apostles before him. Legalism is Sin & Slavery Where did Paul go to double check his teachings about the law and the Gospel? Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Welcomes The Goyim Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 21, 2025

The ritual and judicial commands of Torah encumber us. But we are not encumbered by the Ten Commandments--those words are for all humans

Sixth Sunday of Easter 2025 I suppose if the church at Antioch were magically transported to the twenty-first century, Paul and Barnabas and some of the other Christian leaders might have been accused of anti-Semitism. That’s nonsense, of course, but it is true that when some Jewish Christians ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29, Revelation 21:10-14, Revelation 21:22-23, Psalm 67:2-3, Psalm 67:5-6, Acts 15:1-2, Acts 15:22-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The Politics Of Jesus

Contributed by Tj Long Jr on Oct 30, 2023

Christians think they align with Jesus' views. Some are surprised, others offended. Jesus’ campaign sounds like a liberal utopia because we’re not ready to let go of hate, we’re not ready to trust in God and not in the law. We have to transcend hate and show the mercy we’ve been shown by God.

There are only two shows that I’ve ever watched the entire series. One of which I still own on DVD and have watched the entire series 3 times. If there was any show that I’d love to see still running today it would be this one. I’d love to see how it would interpret and respond to the issues of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

How We Can Be Always Happy

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 9, 2024

How can you be happy in this life AND in the life to come? That's the question of the ages.

Friday of the 2nd week in Advent 2024 When we try to learn God’s will from the daily readings given us by the Holy Spirit, it can be very useful to start with the Psalmist’s words. Today we are given psalm 1, which is chosen for that prominent position because it sums up everything in that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-19, Isaiah 48:17-19

Denomination: Catholic

Zelophehad's Daughters (Numbers 36)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 15, 2024

How does the equality and independence of Israel's land laws guide Christians in their help of the poor? Let's begin in Numbers 36.

Concluding Numbers with Zelophehad’s daughters, highlights the equality and independence guaranteed in Israel’s land grants. Greedy oligarchs, predatory Communist party bosses and selfish billionaires do not exhibit God’s way. Are we narcissistic takers or selfless givers? Let’s look at Numbers ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

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

Tithing

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 12, 2013

God appears to have established a set of laws that were recognized by Abraham long before the giving of the law to Moses and Abraham must have known that the tithe was due to God.

Tithing Matthew 6:21 - For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Tithe means one tenth, or a tenth part of the whole. In its broadest sense, it means a tenth of one’s income contributed to a local church. There are many Christians today who do not practice tithing because ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:4-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Beautiful Attitudes Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 2, 2021

Definitely the crowning explanation of the spirit of the law is Jesus’ commentary on the law in the Sermon on the Mount. It’s the climax of our discussion. Let’s examine some key elements.

Definitely the crowning explanation of the spirit of the law is Jesus’ commentary on the law in the Sermon on the Mount. It’s the climax of our discussion. Let’s examine some key elements. Jesus begins His commentary on the law with the beatitudes, sometimes called the beautiful attitudes, which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle In Cana.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Nov 8, 2003

When God created the world, he created certain laws and when we see these certain laws, it is God’s usual action. I mean by usual actions, that when an apple turns lose its tree, it falls to the ground. That is called the law of gravity and it is God’s us

The miracle in Cana. John 2: 1 -- 11. 11/09/03 When God created the world, he created certain laws and when we see these certain laws, it is God’s usual action. I mean by usual actions, that when an apple turns lose its tree, it falls to the ground. That is called the law of gravity and it is ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 2 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 9, 2018

Psalm 1 emphasizes God’s Law while Psalm 2 focuses on prophesy. The first psalm presents the perfect man, the happy man. The people in Psalm 1 delight in the law, but the people in Psalm 2 defy the law. Psalm 1 begins with a beatitude and Psalm 2 ends. .

12-1-13 Tom Lowe Psalm 2 1 Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? 2 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying, 3 Let us break their bands asunder, and cast away their cords from us. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Our Hands Dirty

Contributed by John Stensrud on Apr 29, 2001

An expository message focusing on the confrontation between Jesus and an expert in the law.

Getting our Hands Dirty – Luke 10:25-37 By Pastor John Stensrud Luke 10:25 On one occasion a lawyer [stood up] to [test] Jesus. Teacher," he asked, "what must I do to inherit eternal life?" 26 "What is written in the Law?" he replied. "How do you read it?" 27 He answered "’Love the Lord your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey Of Faith

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Jul 7, 2001

Christ frees us from the bondage of the Law to live for him.

The Journey of Faith Galatians 3:23-29 THE JOURNEY OF FAITH (Galatians 3:23-29) Introduction: The Fourth of July which we celebrated this past week is a reminder of how precious our national freedoms are. They must always be protected from those who would take them away, as well as from those who ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29, Luke 18:24

Denomination: Lutheran

Living Life To The Fullest Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 21, 2008

Paul offers us an answer to this question by his approach to the law.

Living Life to the Fullest Romans 7:1-6 * In December 2007, the Gallup organization took a survey which revealed 8 in 10 Americans were (are) satisfied with their lives. In fact, almost 6 of 10 are “very satisfied” with their lives. Reading these numbers causes a person to ask this, “What exactly ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Independence Day

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 4, 2005

Declaration of independence - declaration of our freedom from the law and death

Independence Day This weekend many people will be celebrating Independence Day in a variety of ways. Some people travel to see loved ones, and others just stay home with the family. There is a lot of BBQ going on all across the country. There are fireworks, parades and all kinds of celebrations ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-18

Denomination: Congregational