Sermons on Jesus And The Law:

The Spirit Of Safety And Health Laws Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 25, 2021

In some countries with strong occupational safety laws, roofers must be harnessed in with gear similar to climbing ropes, lest they fall off the roof while they work. This is not a new innovation. Ancient Israel had a law regarding roof safety. What is the spirit of safety laws?

In some countries with strong occupational safety laws, roofers must be harnessed in with gear similar to climbing ropes, lest they fall off the roof while they work. This is not a new innovation. Ancient Israel had a law regarding roof safety. Whenever you build a new house, you must build a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:31

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Wondrous Love: Maundy Thursday 2017

Contributed by Kevin Haug on Apr 14, 2017

The new command is fulfilled by Jesus on the cross thereby changing our hearts so that we can then love one another as He first loved us.

Grace to you and peace from God the Father and from our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen. “I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-35

Denomination: Lutheran

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

The Baptism Of Jesus

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 27, 2003

In the fullness of time our Lord Jesus came to this earth, born of a woman, under the law.

The Baptism of Jesus Matthew 3:13-17 In the fullness of time our Lord Jesus came to this earth, born of a woman, under the law. In the fullness of time our Lord Jesus appears in the wilderness where John was preaching and baptizing those who repented and turned from their evil deeds and ways. He is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Holiness

Determining How To Interpret The Law

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Jul 16, 2024

In Luke 6:1-11 is the challenge to Jesus about his interpretation of the Sabbath rules. What can you do or not due on the Sabbath?

Determining How to Interpret the Law Luke 6:1-11 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 6:1 Now it happened that He was passing through some grainfields on a Sabbath; and His disciples were picking the heads of grain, rubbing them in their hands, and eating the grain. 2 But some of the Pharisees ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Spirit Of The Law Part 2

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 1, 2023

How does Jesus explain the Spirit of the law. Let's continue our look at the Sermon on the Mount in in Matthew 5 part 2.

Did Jesus tell us to be as perfect as God? How is that possible? Let’s understand the context and the Spirit of the law in Matthew 5:38-48. Eye for an Eye Let’s begin with an eye for an eye. You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. (Matthew 5:38 CEB) Have we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of The Law, Part 3

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 4, 2023

What about spiritual show-offs? What about materialism and material worries? What did Jesus say about these things in Matthew 6?

As Jesus continued describing the Spirit of the law, He discussed spiritual show-offs, prayer and worry about material things. Let’s look at Matthew 6. Religious Show Offs What are our motives in doing good? Jesus taught that our motive should be to glorify God (Matthew 5:16) not to show ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Speaks On Adultery

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 11, 2010

In referencing adultery, Jesus goes to the heart of the matter and helps us understand that obeying the spirit of the law is more important than simply obeying the letter of the law.

Jesus Speaks on Adultery Matthew 5:27-30 INTRODUCTION A. Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlett Letter. 1. Indictment against the Puritanical beliefs of the day. 2. Hester Prynne lived in Amsterdam with her husband. 3. Husband was a learned man and English by birth. 4. Wanted to cross over the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

"The Law Should Be Enough?”

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jul 12, 2025

I want to ask a question that the Spirit has been stirring in my soul: “The Law Should Be Enough… shouldn’t it?”

Sermon Title: “The Law Should Be Enough?” Scripture: Luke 10:25–28 Preacher: Rev. Amiri B. Hooker Introduction: Beloved, today’s message is a hard word wrapped in love, a sermon for a nation and a people standing at the crossroads of obedience and resistance, legality and morality, policy and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Two Gifts: Law And Faith

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 6, 2022

We believe Jesus, Son of Mary, Son of God. His life and teaching exemplify the real divine objective. God wants us to live and die in love.

Saturday of the 27th week in course 2022 St. Paul is sharing his reflections with the Galatians and with us on two gifts given by the Father in His mercy. We need to first remind ourselves of the state we were in before God intervened in human history to call Abraham to be our spiritual ancestor, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:27-28, Psalm 105:2-7, Galatians 3:22-29

Denomination: Catholic

Jesus Is Lord! Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 22, 2014

The freedom that Christ brings from legalism (strict adherence to the law) is critical for us to see today. This sermon leads us in answering the question: "How exhausting is it to pretend to be free, but live as a prisoner to other’s rules?"

Jesus is Lord! Mark 2:1-27 Introduction - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- He is the ultimate servant; giving Himself clearly for all who will receive -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Natural Laws Are Suspended Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 20, 2025

When God suspends natural laws, He demonstrates that He is the sovereign Creator who controls the universe. Such moments are powerful reminders that no situation is too difficult or impossible for Him.

WHEN NATURAL LAWS ARE SUSPENDED By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Joshua 10:12-14 Supporting Texts: Psalm 77:14, Isaiah 55:8-9, Matthew 19:26, Mark 11:23-24, Hebrews 11:3 INTRODUCTION: In the natural world, laws govern how things operate — the sun rises and sets, seasons change, rivers flow, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:12-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Law Keeping - The Real Story Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jun 10, 2002

The trouble wit hlaw keeping is that we’re unable to do it. The good thing about the law is that it drives us back to dependence on the grace of God in Jesu Christ

Here’s what happens to people from time to time. They realise they have a problem with a particular sin or sins, so they decide to do something about it. They read something like Romans 6, that we read last week and they decide that from now on they’ll be slaves of righteousness. Whenever they feel ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-25

Denomination: Anglican

The New Covenant And The Old Law

Contributed by Ken Pell on Dec 29, 2012

A sermon of "pastoral clarification" showing the superiority of the covenant of grace.

THE NEW COVENANT AND THE OLD LAW: A PASTORAL CLARIFICATION Hebrews 8:7-13 Supporting Scripture • Reading from the Old Testament: Jeremiah 31:31-34 • Reading from the Psalms: Psalm 40:4-8 • Epistle: Hebrews 8:7-13 • Reading from the Gospels: Matthew 9:14-16 Heb 8:7 For if ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:7-13

Denomination: Nazarene

Sermon On The Mount: Fulfilling Of The Law Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011

Message from the Sermon on the Mount on the Law

Title: Fulfilling of the Law Theme: To show what Christ meant by his words “Think not that I come to destroy the law, . . . but to fulfill”. Text: Matthew 5:17-48 Matthew 5:17 Think not that I come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. 18 For ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-48

Denomination: Church Of God