Sermons on Law And Faith:

Strong Faith In A Faithful God

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 10, 2015

For faith to be true faith, it must be active faith. Its activity, however, must begin with prayer. This should precede any action. "I will cry," he says, "unto God most high."

STRONG FAITH IN A FAITHFUL GOD Text: "I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me." (Psalm 57:2) DAVID was in the cave of Adullam. He had fled from Saul, his ruthless foe, and had found shelter in the clefts of the rock. In the beginning of this psalm he rings the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:2

Denomination: Baptist

Their Faith -- The Power Of The Faith Of Others Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 18, 2015

ONE OF THE WAYS WE MOVE INTO HAVING A LIFE OF GREAT FAITH IS BY ENLISTING THE HELP OF OTHERS.

THE POWER OF THE FAITH OF OTHERS MATTHEW 9:1-7 GETTING INTO A BOAT, JESUS CROSSED OVER THE SEA AND CAME TO HIS OWN CITY. 2 AND THEY BROUGHT TO HIM A PARALYTIC LYING ON A BED. SEEING THEIR FAITH, JESUS SAID TO THE PARALYTIC, "TAKE COURAGE, SON; YOUR SINS ARE FORGIVEN." 3 AND SOME OF THE SCRIBES SAID ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

True Faith Is Practical Faith

Contributed by David Mcnally on Feb 9, 2014

True Christian faith is not just an abstract, theoretical, thing but something which affects our thoughts, words and actions, and not just on Sundays, but every day of the week

Hebrews chapter 11 verses 1 - 3 and 12 verses 1 - 3 True faith is practical faith, with examples Everyone, even the most committed Atheist, has faith of some kind, and that faith always has some practical outworking. Theoretical faith is OK up to a point but is not much good if it has no ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Inside Of Our Faith Faith Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 9, 2019

Using the tools that God gives us allows us to live out our faith and touch the lives of those around us.

Sermon Series “Toolbox of Faith” #1 Inside of our faith Luke 7:1-10 Mark 1:40-45 Prayer- Father, today would you do something amazing! Those of us who have gathered to hear your word desire it. Those of us who have come hungry and wanting more for our lives, allow us to be in your presence ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10, Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Nazarene

Faith’s Essential Content Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 3, 2024

Romans 4:23-25 provides a concise statement of the Christian faith: Lordship of Christ, his sacrificial death on the cross, and his resurrection. Salvation depends on believing these essentials. Religions that proclaim Jesus as a good teacher or prophet but deny these tenets are false religions.

Intro We have been examining Abrham’s faith as a model for the kind of faith God is looking for in you and me. Abraham’s faith was a saving faith. After describing his faith, Paul says in Romans 4:22: “And therefore ‘it was accounted to him for righteousness.’” Paul has grounded his teaching on the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25, Hebrews 11:1-15, James 2:18, Matthew 7:1-23, 1 Corinthians 4:7, Ephesians 2:1-10, Acts 2:23, John 16:8-11, 1 Corinthians 6:1-20, Matthew 28:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Finding The Faith Of Our Heroes - Part 8: Live By Faith Like Moses Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Oct 13, 2023

1. Godly faith helps us make the right choices (vs. 24-26). 2. Godly faith helps us overcome our fears (vs. 27). 3. Godly faith finds salvation in the sacrifice of the Lamb (vs. 28). 4. Godly faith trusts God to make a way for us (vs. 29).

Finding the Faith of Our Heroes Part 8: Live by Faith Like Moses Hebrews 11:24-29; Acts 7:17-25; Exodus 2:11-15; Exodus 11:4-7; Exodus 12:1-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared October 13, 2023) MESSAGE: *Today in Hebrews 11:24-29, we will study the faith of Moses. Of all the heroes in the Old ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-29, Acts 7:17-25, Exodus 2:11-15, Exodus 11:4-7, Exodus 12:1-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

If The Law Can’t Save Us, What’s The Point Of Having It? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 20, 2014

A look at how the Law is not there to get us to God, but to show us how far we are from Him.

THE POINT OF THE LAW: The Law doesn’t get us closer to God; it helps us understand how far from Him we are. - 1 Timothy 1:7-8. - Romans 3:20. - The initial thought about the Law would seem to be: it’s to get us to God, therefore it’s for the righteous. - The reality is that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Love God: Love Your Neighbor Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 25, 2023

This sermon explores Jesus' response to the question about the greatest commandment, emphasizing the importance of loving God and one's neighbor, and how these two commandments encapsulate all others.

The occasion and context: A Jewish expert on the Torah—the Law—asked Jesus which was the most important commandment, and at the time there were a lot to choose from… The Ten Commandments, of course, which we’ve all heard of before. But also, people just like this man—they were called Scribes—had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Topics: Greatest Commandment, Law Of Love, Spirit Of The Law

Faith Without Works

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 18, 2007

James says, "The very moment you separate body and spirit, you end up with a corpse (2:26 - The Message).

Faith Without Works James 2:14-26 February 18, 2007 This message is really a continuation of last week’s, when we discussed the necessity of getting off the bench and into the game. In other words, as James said in 1:22: “Don’t fool yourself into thinking that you are a listener when you are ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Methodist

Abram, The Father Of Faith Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 30, 2023

We are called to live intentionally, to desire to know who loved us most. This means we live fully for Him, and He gives us a model (and a promise) to follow. It’s not to exalt another human – but to live for God because of His promises! Abram shows us how and why this is important.

Alpha and Omega, Part 16 Abram, the Father of Faith Genesis 11:27-32 and 12:1-3 Introduction - 2023 has been led with “one purpose”: To know there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - Last week we examined the Tower of Babel, and that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:27-32, Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Total Commitment Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 7, 2016

Jesus summarizes the law in the Great Commandment, the scribes seek honor, and a poor widow gives all.

Mark 12:28-44 “Total Commitment INTRODUCTION It doesn’t take long, while reading the gospel of Mark, to realize that the kingdom of God is a very different from the nations and societies of the world. When reflecting on the kingdom of God and what it means to be a disciple of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-44

Denomination: Lutheran

Justification By Faith - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jul 14, 2018

Today we will begin a two part series talking about Justification by Faith. As a foundation for our study we are going to examine Romans 4 and the first two verses of Romans 5.

Romans 5:1 INTRODUCTION • Today we will begin a two (or three) part series talking about Justification by Faith. As a foundation for our study we are going to examine Romans 4 and the first two verses of Romans 5. • To Justify means to Acquit • We are justified (acquitted of the punishment and ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Against Such There Is No Law-Yearn To Know, Yearning To Be Filled Series

Contributed by Ainemukama Rogers on Jun 29, 2011

THE FRUIT AND GIFTS OF THE HOLY SPIRIT IS ONE OF THE MOST UNREAVELED AREA OF CONCERN AS PERTAINS CHRISTIAN DESTINY, HERE COMES A FEW INSIGHTS AS ONE VENTURES INTO THIS AWESOME AND WIDE SUBJECT.

AGAINST SUCH THERE IS NO LAW. Yearn to Know, Yearning to be Filled. Key Text: Galatians 5:19-22 STUDY ON: THE FRUIT AND THE GIFTS OF THE HOLY GHOST.   Question: 1.HOW CAN I KNOW THIS FRUIT OF THE EVIL UNLESS THEY KNOW THE TRUE FRUIT? 2.HOW CAN I KNOW THE GIFTS OF GOD'S ENDOWMENT UNLESS AM ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Law Of Christ: Sowing Grace, Reaping Life

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jul 6, 2025

This is an expository sermon on this important passage by the Apostle Paul in the book of Galatians.

July 6, 2025 Sermon - Galatians l 6:1-16 - The Law of Christ: Sowing Grace, Reaping Life” When you hear the word law, what comes to mind? Maybe it’s a courtroom drama, a flashing red-and-blue light in your rearview mirror, or that one time you tried to talk your way out of a parking ticket. For ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-16, James 1:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amazing Grace, Burdensome Law Or Foolish Mixture

Contributed by Alex Galsim on Mar 2, 2012

There are 3 basis of how Man relates to God by grace, by law and by mixture of law and grace. Proper understanding of walking by God's grace will liberate and help us enjoy life to the fullest.

GOD'S AMAZING GRACE I. .DEFINITION OF GRACE 1. God's undeserved, unmerited, unearned favor to man (Eph 2:8-9) II. THE BASIS OF GOD'S ACCEPTANCE TO MAN 1. By law God to Israel (Deut 28) 2. By grace By receiving what we don't deserve (Ephesians 2:8) 3. By mixture of law and ...read more

Scripture: John 1:17

Denomination: Christian Church