Sermons on Inability Of The Law:

Relationship Over Rules

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Nov 4, 2018

In Jesus' interaction with the Teacher of the Law, he teaches us to love God first and foremost, draw from that love to love others around us, and trust our lives to the author of love.

Mark 12:28-34 Our tax code, at the most conservative count, takes up 2,652 pages. If you add to it the tax law and past cases, you come up with over 74,000 pages! All trying to get us to do the right thing. In Jesus’ day, the scribes and Pharisees and teachers of the Law took the 613 Hebrew ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19, 1 John 4:20, Leviticus 19:18, John 15:13, Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Mark 12:28-34, 1 John 4:8, Matthew 6:33  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Treatment Of Titus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 19, 2018

The Galatians were following the false teachers who were Judaizers, because they thought it was necessary for those who aspired to higher perfection to observe the Law of Moses in addition to Christian faith and doctrine.

September 11, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe II. Personal: Defense of Paul’s Apostleship (1:11–2:21) II.B: Independent of Jerusalem Apostles (1:13-2.21) II.B.3: Confirmed by the Jerusalem Apostles (2.1-10) Chapter II.B.3.a: The Treatment of Titus ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Renew Sex Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 9, 2019

Jesus did not come to abolish the law but fulfill it. He calls on us to live understanding Heterosexual relations are for the purpose creating, understanding relational intimacy and continuing God’s will in the world

On July 20, 1969, as commander of the Apollo 11 Lunar Module, Neil Armstrong was the first person to set foot on the moon. His first words after stepping on the moon, “That’s one small step for a man, one giant leap for mankind,” were televised to Earth and heard by millions. Urban legend has it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20-48, John 8:2-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christian Challenge Sermon Iii: Making Changes For The Better Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Dec 11, 2019

In times like these, Christian influence changes life for the better and makes a distinct difference in the lives of others, except when it comes to breaking the law. Honor God's Commandments!

CHRISTIAN CHALLENGE SERMON IV: MAKING CHANGES FOR THE BETTER Have you, like me, ever been at odds with the law - for example: Have you ever been ticketed for a traffic violation? How did you handle your lawlessness? Stopped by a police officer for not coming to a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20, Matthew 5:21-26

The Parable Of The Pharisee And The Publican Series

Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Nov 1, 2012

There is a necessary appropriate attitude in prayer so that it can be answered by God. The Pharisee belonged to a Jewish religious sect that believed that salvation came by obeying the letter of the law and precepts that they and their ancestors had esta

Ice Breaker: Can you describe the characteristics of a humble person? Scripture: Lucas 18:9-14. INTRODUCTION: There is a necessary appropriate attitude in prayer so that it can be answered by God. The Pharisee belonged to a Jewish religious sect that believed that salvation came by obeying ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Apostolic

More Implications Of Grace Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 23, 2012

When a person applies law to their own life, it is called “personal conviction”; when they apply their own “personal conviction” to OTHERS, it is called “legalism.”

More Implications of Grace January 22, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must not abuse our freedom in Christ, but instead, strive to walk by the spirit. Focus Passage: Galatians 5:13-26 Supplemental Passage: It is absolutely clear that God ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

Can We Have Moral Values Without God? Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Apr 13, 2010

We may deny God’s existence ... but it is hard to escape the reality of a fixed moral law ... we prove this when we judge others by a standard that we ourselves break.

Can We Have Moral Values Without God? Romans 1:16-20, 28-32; 2:1-4 INTO: People claim that they don’t care about sexual morality, or cheating on exams, or lying to keep from getting in further trouble. This is part of being RELATIVIST: What is right for you is right And what is right for me ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Reverse The Curse

Contributed by John Gaston on May 26, 2021

What a curse is, can they affect us, and are curses talked about in the Bible. Story of how Gehazi was healed of his leprosy (curse) and how Jesus took away the curse of the Law!

REVERSE THE CURSE 2 Kgs. 5:27; Gal. 3:13 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Doctor humor 1.PATIENT: “Will my measles get better next week, doctor? DOCTOR: “I don’t like to make any rash promises!” 2. DOCTOR: “How are you now, Mr. Gibson, after your heart operation?” MR. GIBSON: “Well, doctor, I’m fine, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:27, 2 Kings 7:9, 2 Kings 8:4, Galatians 3:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Condemnations Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jun 30, 2022

The Law of Moses was powerful to punish but powerless to forgive and redeem. The carnal mind leads to fulfilling the desires of the carnality. Spiritual minds long to fulfill the desires of spirituality. The mind directs the life of a person.

Romans 08:01-17 No Condemnations Romans 8:1-4 Freed from Sin and Death The Law of Moses was powerful to punish but powerless to forgive and redeem. God sent his son Jesus Christ to have the nature of the sinful man but without sin. However, he became the sin offering through his sacrifice. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Christmas Miracle

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Dec 28, 2022

The Christmas miracle is the story of a Child that was born in a cave to a virgin named Mary, contrary to the laws of nature. Christmas is the celebration of a Child. The Child Who would save His people from their sins.

The Christmas miracle is the story of a Child that was born in a cave to a virgin named Mary, contrary to the laws of nature. This Child lived in poverty and reared in obscurity. He did not travel extensively. Only once did He leave the country in which He was born when He, during His childhood, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Settlement Issues Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2023

For over the centuries the History is repeated with the Jewish Community, the matter known as the settlement issues. What is the present tension reflects the same. Breaking law, disobedience in any side results in loss of lives.

Joshua 7 - Settlement Issues Introduction: The conquest of Canaan was a gradual process with victories (Joshua 1:1-21) and defeats (Joshua 1:27-36). Joshua gave it for an inheritance to Israel according to their tribal allotments. And the land had rest from war (Joshua 11:23). It begins with the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

God Manages His Vineyard Well

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 18, 2025

Jesus reworks the old parable of the vineyard to fit the new barbarism. He directs the moral at the human vineyard managers, the religious and secular men who treat the Law and Temple as their personal fiefdom.

Friday of the Second Week of Lent 2025 St. Matthew’s Gospel is moving toward its climax, which is called Holy Week. Frequently we see Jesus crossing swords verbally with his adversaries. Jesus was an out-of-towner, considered a religious zealot and “hick” by the secular and religious authorities ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:22, Genesis 37:3-4, Genesis 37:12-13, Genesis 37:17-28, Psalm 105:16-21, Matthew 21:33-43, Matthew 21:45-46, Matthew 21:44, John 11:49-51  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

The God Who Breaks Ancestral Curses Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 31, 2025

God does not intend for anyone to remain under the weight of generational affliction. Jesus Christ came to redeem us from every curse of the law, including those rooted in our ancestry.

THE GOD WHO BREAKS ANCESTRAL CURSES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ezekiel 18:1-4 Supporting Texts: Galatians 3:13-14, Colossians 2:14-15, Lamentations 5:7, John 8:36, Numbers 23:23 INTRODUCTION: Many families today suffer from invisible chains of bondage passed down from generation to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sermon: The Demands Of Real Love

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jan 30, 2025

In Luke Chapter 10, Jesus gives an expert of the Law, a profound lesson on the Fatherhood of God and the brotherhood of man. Jesus's definition of "Neighbor" and "love."

Sermon: The Demands of Real Love Scripture - Luke 10:25-37 “One day an expert in religious law stood up to test Jesus by asking him this question: “Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?” Jesus replied, “What does the law of Moses say? How do you read it?” The man answered, “‘You must ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37, Acts 17:26, 1 John 4:20, Romans 5:5-8

Denomination: Methodist

A Passion For God's Ancient People. Abridged.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 18, 2023

Eight prerogatives of Israel: “The adoption, the glory, the covenants, the giving of the law, the service, the promises; Whose are the fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came" (Romans 9:4-5).

A PASSION FOR GOD’S ANCIENT PEOPLE. Romans 9:1-5. From the dizzy heights of Romans 8, the Apostle Paul seems to suddenly hit an unprecedented low in Romans 9:1-5. The crescendo of the previous glorious chapter meets the jarring note of Paul’s passion for his own people - God’s ancient ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational