Sermons on Gods Law Versus Mans Law:

The Crescent, The Star & The Cross Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 12, 2009

Paul contrasts two sons, two mothers, two covenants and two Jerusalem’s between Legalism and faith.

As Israeli tanks are advancing on Gaza and Hamas militants continue to fire rockets at Israel, both sides continue to ignore international calls to stop the conflict. Israel has even warned it would escalate its assault. Since the present Israeli military advance on Gaza, the Palestinian death ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Other

What Is Sin?

Contributed by Greg Thompson on Jun 22, 2013

7 Biblical definitions of sin

What is sin? James 2:9 4:17 INTRODUCTION- as a pastor this is one question that I get asked a lot .This is a very simple question but like a sky scrapper it has many floors and levels. Too many think the question is what do men think sin is? That is not what I want to answer this am, I want us to ...read more

Scripture: James 2:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Turn Away From False Alliances And Rely Only On The True God Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 20, 2020

God subjected Himself in the person of Jesus Christ, the God-man, to ridicule and torture and death, so that after rising from the dead, He could form a people.

Tuesday of the Twelfth Week in Course 2020 If a far-seeing leader in the Middle East back in the centuries before Christ had wanted to found a city or territory for his people, he would have chosen a place with natural defenses, like the island of Tyre in the Lebanon area. Tyre survived as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:6-14, Psalm 48:2-11

Denomination: Catholic

What Is The Least I Can Do And Still Be Saved?

Contributed by Glenn Abel on Oct 24, 2008

Based on the Lawyer who asked what he had to do to inherit eternal life. The lawyer attempted to define the least he had to do.

WHAT IS THE LEAST I CAN DO AND STILL BE SAVED? Luke 10:25-37 (Focus Verses: 10:25, 29) I. THE ONE ASKING THE QUESTION 1. An expert in the Mosaic law 2. By the NT period the OT law had been codified into legalistic interpretations of the law 3. The Scribes had developed detailed interpretations of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Lawbreakers!

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 7, 2011

We are all lawbreaking sinners in a desperate situation who find grace and mercy through the cross of Jesus.

Open: OK, So today I want to start off today by asking a few rather personal questions. How many people would be willing to raise their hand in the presence of everyone here today -- in this very public setting admit to the fact that sometime during the course of their life they broke the law, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:8-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"What A Relief"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 6, 2018

A sermon about grace triumphing over the Law.

“What A Relief!!!” Colossians 2:6-23 The late Author and speaker Brennan Manning has a pretty cool story about how he got the name "Brennan." While growing up, his best friend was a guy named Ray. The two of them did everything together: bought a car together as teenagers, double-dated, went ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Paradigm Shift

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Mar 8, 2009

The Pharisees had added their own interpretations to the law. Tradition was also becoming law. Jesus teaches the original intended meaning of 7 major laws of the time.

1. Jesus Fulfillment of the Law v.17-20 “Do not think that I came to abolish the Law…but to fulfill…” - The Pharisees thought that Jesus was trying to abolish the law because He freely disregarded the Pharisaic traditions. - Although they thought that Jesus was destroying the law, they were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-48

Denomination: Baptist

Milk (The Law) For Infants Or Solid Food (Grace) For Adults

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Jan 28, 2014

The Jews were very troubled with grace, because they needed laws to follow; particularly as the message of the New Testament suggested that they were above the law. They were very confused just like many Christians today. So let us put Grace into context.

Word Count: 2347 Ecclesiastics 15:15-20 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Matthew 5:21-37 Psalm 119:1-8 Prayer: In the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit; let these words bring honour to you. Amen. Summary: The Jews were very troubled with grace, because they needed laws to follow; particularly as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: Episcopal

Why The Old Testament Law Cannot Save A Person?

Contributed by Jesse Roncales on Mar 30, 2010

The Law of Moses, no matter how good, holy, and righteous, cannot bring salvation to anyone!

Introduction Religiosity is marked with legalism. One of the most serious problems facing many so-called Christians today is the problem of legalism. Legalism puts off the joy of the Lord in the life of those who believe. Nothing is left but fear and guilt that haunt a person all the days of his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Proverbs 4 - The Father And His Children Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Dec 3, 2010

A look at Proverbs chapter four.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Four We now turn to chapter four of Proverbs. THE FATHER AND HIS CHILDREN 1 Hear, my children, the instruction of a father, And give attention to know understanding; 2 For I give you good doctrine: Do not forsake my law. 3 When I was my father's son, Tender ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Galatians 5:1-15 Choosing To Be Free

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 17, 2024

The Galatian church was dealing with Jesus + teaching. Paul addresses the issue in this discussion of real freedom.

Today, we're going to be in Galatians chapter five, and what we're going to talk about is choosing to live in the freedom you've been given. I'm going to read this passage; we'll be in Galatians chapter five, looking at the first 15 verses. Then we're going to stair-step our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Does The Old Testament Apply To Me? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 25, 2019

The New Testament is in the Old Testament concealed; the Old Testament is in the New Testament revealed.

How Does the Old Testament Apply to Me? Rev. Brian Bill May 25-26, 2019 Earlier this week I tried to start our 2006 Honda Odyssey and all I heard was “click.” Not knowing much about cars, I opened the hood and shook a few things to see if anything was loose (I see other guys do this). I think I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:27, 1 Corinthians 10:11-13, Romans 15:4, Mark 7:19, Galatians 4:9-11, Matthew 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

True Freedom Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 5, 2009

We are called to live in freedom, freedom not to live for ourselves, but freedom to follow Christ.

What comes to your mind when I say the word "freedom?" Freedom from slavery, freedom from hunger, freedom from poverty, or freedom from tyranny? Many of us would say freedom from sin. The Bible is clear when we trust in Jesus, and believe he took our sins upon himself on the cross and died so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Sin - What God Says Versus What Satan Says

Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jul 7, 2011

The first lie Satan was able to get man to believe was that, each of us have the right to decide for ourselves what is right and wrong. We don’t need to worry about the Lord and His Word and deny ourselves what we would like to do, or have, or be, for fea

TEXT: GENESIS 2:15-17; 3:1-1 TITLE: SIN – WHAT GOD SAYS VERSUS WHAT SATAN SAYS After the Lord commanded Adam and Eve Not to Eat of the Tree Of The Knowledge of Good and Evil, and warned of the dire consequences if they choose to disobey His Word, [Genesis 2:15, 16] Satan struts into the Garden and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ezra Priest Scribe Law Expert Teacher

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 24, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Is the hand of the LORD on you because of your own good works? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD's hands is on us because of His own decision, plan and will not of our own choosing therefore we

I. EXORDIUM: Is the hand of the LORD on you because of your own good works? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD's hands is on us because of His own decision, plan and will not of our own choosing therefore we don't deserve it. IV. TEXT: Ezra 7:6 (New Living ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:6

Denomination: Pentecostal