Sermons on Inability Of The Law:

Grace: The Great Escape Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Grace is God’s ability to declare us to be free from the prison and faith is the only key that unlocks the prison door.

INTRODUCTION One of my favorite WWII movies is “The Great Escape,” released in 1963. My favorite scene is where Steve McQueen, who became a superstar after the movie, escaped from the German soldiers by riding a motorcycle through a field. He jumped a fence on his motorcycle, but was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Old Replaced By The New Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 12, 2014

The celebration of a Sabbath for Christians is a matter, not of the letter of the law, but a matter of the Spirit and the Heart. How do we get there?

Sabbath: The Old Replaced by the New 2 Corinthians 3 We are spending a few weeks looking at the topic the fourth commandment: Remember the Sabbath day to keep it HOLY. Last week we saw that God rested on the seventh day after CREATING for six ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Commandments

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 29, 2021

What is the greatest commandment? Surprise! It’s not one of the Ten Commandments. Let’s look at the two Great Commandments in Mark 12:28-34.

What is the greatest commandment? Purpose: Surprise! It’s not one of the Ten Commandments. Plan: Let’s look at the two Great Commandments in Mark 12:28-34. 613 Commandments (vs. 28) Mark 12:28 Then one of the scribes came, and having heard them reasoning together, perceiving that He had answered ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

From Pit To Promise

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 11, 2005

What keeps us in the pit of anger and frustration is often our inability to forgive others and ourselves. This sermon takes a look at Joseph as a role model for forgiveness.

From Pit to Promise – Genesis 45: 1 - 15 Intro: Simon Wiesanthal – 89 family members perished in holocaust – Book, Sunflower: On the Possibilities and Limits of Forgiveness – dying Nazi soldier asks for forgiveness – For 2 hrs Weisanthal sat there in silence – Finally he left room in silence – In ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Goodness And Severity Of God

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 16, 2014

If the LORD holds back from judgment, it is not because of any inability on His part. He is not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

THE GOODNESS AND SEVERITY OF GOD. Nahum 1:1-7. We live in an age when people feel uncomfortable with the idea of a jealous God (Nahum 1:2), who condemns the wicked. Even some Christians, and sadly some Christian teachers and preachers amongst them, seem to want to drive a wedge between the ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-7, Romans 11:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Balance Of Truth And Grace

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jun 15, 2011

Jesus came with grace to fulfill the Law and not to make the Law void.

Divine Balance of Truth and Grace May 15, 2011 Gen. 19 Lev. 18, 20 John 8:2-11 1 Peter 1:13-16 Romans 1 1 Cor. 6 There’s a story that comes from many years ago in England. At that time, they still used balanced scales to buy and sell food. Well, it seems that a baker sued a ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sowing And Reaping

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jul 6, 2013

God has written natural laws into His creation such as the "Laws of Gravity" or the "Laws of Thermodynamics." The fact that someone does not believe in these laws, does not prove that they do not exist or that they do not work.

Sowing And Reaping Genesis 8:22 - While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, winter and summer, and day and night shall not cease. God has established some natural principles in His universe that are unbending. Certain things happen with consistency. When Isaac Newton observed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:22

Denomination: Charismatic

Ten Commandants Of Faith

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 25, 2005

THE TEN COMMANDANTS OF FAITH SHOW WHAT JESUS DID FOR US WHEN HE CAME NOT TO DISTROY THE LAW, BUT TO FULFILL THE LAW!

The 10 Commandments of Faith By Tony Abram Saturday, September 14, 1996 Much is said about the 10 Commandments that God gave us through Moses in recent times. However, all that is said about the danger of them to one’s health etc, (tongue in cheek as I write this) no one has suffered harm from ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

When The Spirit Breaks The Letter Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 13, 2021

Did the disciples break the law at times? Can we sometimes break the letter of the law while keeping the spirit or intent of the law?

Did the disciples break the law at times? Can we sometimes break the letter of the law while keeping the spirit or intent of the law? Let’s look at an example using the law of the road? Imagine I come to a cross-road stop-sign way out in the country, and I can see a long way down the road to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Life Right: No Rules, Just Right Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on May 18, 2020

The Old Testament is not a book of rules, but a guide to WHO God is, WHAT righteousness is, and HOW to bring righteousness into our lives. Jesus fulfills the law, but affirms its continuing relevance.

Getting Life Right: NO RULES. JUST RIGHT. Matthew 5:17-20 Some years ago, Outback Steakhouse had an advertising slogan: “No Rules. Just Right.” The slogan conveyed a relaxed attitude, symbolized by the lack of a set closing time posted on the door, and leaving no customer request unfulfilled. NO ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Christian's Resources

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Oct 2, 2002

The Christian can use the Law as a resource or a supervisor to discover the Law of Love.

Psalms 19:7-14 "The Christian’s Resources" Introduction It always amazes me when I look at the sky and think that for centuries men have sailed the seas using the stars, the sun, and the moon to give directions to far off ports. The order, the predictability of these heavenly bodies also helped ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-14

Denomination: Nazarene

The Care And Feeding Of The Human Spirit Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 4, 2006

The universe has physical laws. Are there spiritual laws? If so, what are they?

Following Jesus, part 3 The Care and Feeding of the Human Spirit Wildwind Community Church David Flowers 1 Tim. 4:7-10 (The Message) Stay clear of silly stories that get dressed up as religion. Exercise daily in God—no spiritual flabbiness, please! [8] Workouts in the gymnasium are useful, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

Understanding The Importance Of The Cross

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 10, 2012

Jesus answered them, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up” John 2:19.

Theme: Understanding the importance of the cross Text: Ex. 20:1-17; 1 Cor. 1:18-25; Jn. 2:13-22 The entire message of the Gospel revolves around one unique historical event: the sacrificial death of Jesus Christ on the Cross. Writing about this, the writer of Hebrews declares in 10:14, that ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grace And Truth

Contributed by Jon Lipka on May 7, 2010

In our Lord Jesus Christ, God was incarnate and brought to man the grace necessary to fulfill the righteous requirements of the law.

Three weeks ago, I was driving through Frankford on my way to a jobsite. I had neglected to watch my speed and in short order I saw flashing lights behind me. I pulled over to the side of the road. The officer informed me how fast I was going. Had I been going that fast? Yes. He was brining ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

Speaking The Legal Truth Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 16, 2004

How the officials accused Jesus of deserving to die for breaking the law - and how the law ended up stating that very thing - but a different law.

March 17, 2004 John 19:4-7 Pilate came out and said to the Jews, “Look, I am bringing him out to you to let you know that I find no basis for a charge against him.” 5 When Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe, Pilate said to them, “Here is the man!” 6 As soon as the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran