Sermons on Godless Laws:

Faith And Law -/- Faith Or Law

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Feb 28, 2018

The law is external. Faith is internal. We all have an external and an internal component to our belief system.

Mid-week Message/Devotion February 28, 2018 Reading: Romans 4:13-25 Faith and Law –/– Faith or Law “For the promise that he would be heir of the world was not to Abraham or to his seed through the law, but through the righteousness of faith.” (Verse 13) This one verse sets the tone for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-25, Romans 2:12-15, 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Law’s Irrelevance For The Promise Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 1, 2018

In this passage the apostle illustrates his point that once under the grace of God, the Law no longer has dominion over us.

October 27, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter III.A.3.b: The Law’s Irrelevance for the Promise (3:17-18) Galatians 3.17-18 (KJV) 17 And this I say, that the covenant, that was confirmed before of God in Christ, the law, which was four hundred and thirty ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Purpose Of The Law

Contributed by Lee Houston on Oct 11, 2024

How important is the Law: Jesus said, Matthew 5:18, “For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.”

The Title: The Purpose of the Law Scripture: Matthew 5:18, Romans: 7-12 Reason for this sermon: Twice I have led Bible studies through the 613 laws in the Pentateuch. It was amazing. The people “ate the studies up” for much of what Jesus said came directly from the Law. I hope this sermon ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:18

Christian Survivors; Living Godly In A Godless World Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 5, 2001

Christian Survivors; Living Godly in a Godless World -- How to have faith when the pressure to give up is intense.

Christian Survivor – Part One Living a Godly Life in a Godless World (How to have faith when the pressure to give up is intense) James 1.1-8 January 7, 2001 1James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. 2My brethren, count it ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus On The Law

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 26, 2002

How does the Old Testament Law affect New Testament beliver’s?

INTRODUCTION If you have read your Old Testament, have you ever wondered how it fits in to our faith? Have you ever wondered why we do not observe the feasts and ceremonies that were celebrated in the Old Testament? How does the Old Testament fit in for the Christian? Are we still under the Ten ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Law Of Fear

Contributed by Julian Silva on Jan 11, 2003

Satan’s aim is to destroy the faith in the Believer...what is the Law that governs this process.

Introductory Scripture: St. Mark 5:22-24; 35-42 Mark 5:36 - "As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, BE NOT AFRAID, ONLY BELIEVE." Body: What is Satan’s aim? John 10:10 says, "The thief comes only to steal, and kill, and destroy, I came that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:22-24, Mark 5:35-42

Denomination: Baptist

Above The Law

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 8, 2002

We live in a time when people think they can beat the system of God’s way of doing things. Sin enters their life and then they can’t understand why things start going wrong.

Scripture: Joshua 7:1 – Title: “Above The Law” Introduction: Joshua and the people of God were experiencing victory. They had come out of the wilderness, crossed the flooded Jordan River on dry ground. They had seen the walls of Jericho fall down after they had walked around them for seven days. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gift Of The Law Series

Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002

Second in series. The gift of the law of God.

The Gift of the Law Exodus 19:5-6; 20:1-17 Intro: The Gift of the Promise "If you obey my call, then I will bless you." "I will make of you a ‘royal priesthood, a holy nation’. I will make myself known in your life, so that I may draw all people to me In Christ God has made Himself ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:5-6, Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

The Law Of Liberty Series

Contributed by Tim George on Apr 19, 2001

What is it that motivates us to live the Christian life? It is the Law of Liberty.

So speak and so do as those who will be judged by the law of liberty. (James 2:12) Once when Alabama was playing Auburn, Coach Bear Bryant sent in his 2nd string quarterback with instructions to run on every play and he had better not pass the ball. Alabama led by three points and only had to run ...read more

Scripture: James 2:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Law And The Promise Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Jul 15, 2003

The promise created a religion dependent on God. The law created a religion dependent on man. The promise centers on God’s work. The law centered on man’s work. The promise focuses on God’s grace, sovereignty, and blessings. The law focused on man’s duty,

THE LAW AND THE PROMISE TEXT: Galatians 3:15-25 INTRODUCTION: A. ABRAHAM AND MOSES 1. Abraham received the promise 2. Moses received the Law. 3. God told Abraham, “I will.” 4. God told Moses, “Thou shalt.” B. THE PROMISE AND THE LAW 1. The promise created a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-25

Law And Grace

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 22, 2002

Sets forth our Lord Jesus as the fulfillment of the Law making us free from the law of sin and death through faith in Him.

LAW AND GRACE “For the law was given through Moses, but grace and truth came through Jesus Christ.” John 1:17 I. WE HAVE MOSES AND THE LAW: 1, The law includes: the moral law (Exodus 20); the ritual law (Leviticus) and the statutes given to Moses concerning governing Israel. 2. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Place Of The Law

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 22, 2004

Continuing series on Matthew, this message dealing with Jesus’ words about the Law.

The Place of the Law Matthew 5:17-20 October 3, 2004 Introduction It¡¦s good to be back here with you today. Last week I was the guest speaker at Lowry Pilgrim Church, for their MissionFest, and I had a good time. But like Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, I, too, feel that there¡¦s no place like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Law Of The Harvest

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 28, 2005

A look at the law of the harvest or as it is sometimes called the law of sowing and reaping.

20, February 2005 Dakota Community Church The Law of the Harvest Definition: Principle: A fundamental truth, law, doctrine, or motivating force, upon which others are based. A principle is a rule of right conduct or the law of nature by which a thing operates. - God has established certain ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:11-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Spiritual Law

Contributed by Steven Ostrowski on Mar 5, 2005

The importance to follow Christian Law and to not be afraid to openly share it.

Spiritual Law Matthew 5:17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill. The reality of our society is that we cannot impose faith on others. The Constitution of the United States forbids a state sponsored religion. While the first ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17

Denomination: Catholic

The Purpose Of The Law Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 25, 2005

What is the purpose of the Law - its like an external supervisor. Grace gives us in internal partner to make us like God - not just obey external rules.

Why are there speeding tickets? They exist because people drive faster than the posted limit - they are a notice that you’ve broken the law and have displeased the authorities and must pay for it. If no one ever drove too fast there’d be no need for tickets. Or if you always rode in a bus with ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:19-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel