Sermons on Law And Gospel:

Legalism Is Sin & Slavery

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jul 30, 2023

What did Paul teach about the law and faith? Let's look at Galatians 2.

Paul was directly taught by the resurrected Jesus, but did not act like a rebel. Instead he cooperated with the Apostles before him. Legalism is Sin & Slavery Where did Paul go to double check his teachings about the law and the Gospel? Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Should A Christian Keep The Law? (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 1, 2021

Many Christians are confused as to why Christians keep part of the Old Testament commandments but don't keep others. This series of two messages helps them find answers to their questions.

Today we will tackle the question: Should a Christian Keep the Law? The answer to that question significantly affects the way we live our Christian lives. If I read the Bible with a legalistic mindset, I will live under the bondage of the law—a perpetual effort to measure up and always coming ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-2, 2 Peter 2:12-22, Romans 2:28-29, 1 Corinthians 7:19, James 2:1-18, 1 John 5:2, Galatians 5:1-21, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Romans 13:9, John 1:17, Luke 5:36-39, 1 Timothy 4:13-16, John 8:34, Jude 1:4, Hebrews 8:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Biblical Neighboring

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Apr 14, 2013

A sermon on Biblical Neighboring. Your christian home is still one of the best tools for spreading the gospel.

Biblical Neighboring "The entire law is summed up in a single command: "Love your neighbor as yourself."" Galatians 5:14 (NIV) Intro: There is a true story about a 28 year old woman…, who had just got off from work. It was a little after 3:00 a.m. in the morning as she drove home to her ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2x4 In My Eye Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 1, 2021

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

“2x4 In My Eye” Luke 6:37-45 A sermon for 6/6/21 Pastor John Bright - Harmony & Swansonville UMC Luke 6 “41 And why do you look at the speck in your brother’s eye, but do not perceive the plank in your own eye? 42 Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me remove the speck that is in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:37-45, Galatians 6:7-10, Luke 6:35-36, Ephesians 4:25-31, Matthew 18:15-17, Ephesians 4:15, James 3:8-12, 2 Corinthians 3:17-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Receive Him In The Lord With All Gladness Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 13, 2019

You and I can have the mind of Christ. Not by imitation, but by yielding to Him, the Spirit of God can produce in our own lives the mind of Christ. This is something we desperately need in our day.

Date: 12/15/18 Lesson #20 Title: RECEIVE HIM IN THE LORD WITH ALL GLADNESS (Phil. 2:29-30) • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: (Philippians 2:29-30, NIV) (29) So then, welcome him in the Lord with great joy, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus: The Fulfillment Of The Old Testament Law For Us

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 19, 2009

A consideration of the nature of the Old Testament law, and how Jesus fulfills it for us.

TITLE - Jesus: The Fulfillment of the Old Testament Law for Us SERIES - Matthew’s Portrait of Jesus As The Fulfillment of God’s Promises (Sermon # 5) TEXT - Matthew 5:17–19 DATE PREACHED - February 22, 2009 COPYRIGHT © JOE LA RUE, 2009 (ALL RIGHTS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Triumphing In The Perfect Moral Storm Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 31, 2021

Why do we see the signs of Christ’s presence and refuse to believe in Him? He is the Son of God. What does He want to do in us today?

Monday of 18th week in course Gospel of Life Poor Hananiah the prophet. He was completely clueless about the mission of a prophet. He believed–and I think it was a core belief–that prophets are called by God to make people feel better. So when Jeremiah, miming his prophecy of disaster for a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 28:1-17, Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Catholic

Renunciation By An Apostle Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 18, 2020

Reading this passage brings to mind four words which may reveal the objective of the Apostle: SELF-DENIAL—ZEAL—MINISTER—EVIL

January 27, 2013 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Lesson 7.5: Renunciation By an Apostle Scripture: 1 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Fish Out Of Water Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 15, 2024

“But now, by dying to what once bound us, we have been released from the law so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit, and not in the old way of the written code.” -Romans 7:6

My wife Chelsey and I went for dinner for my birthday last night, and the restaurant was super noisy. I was already feeling a bit sensitive on my birthday as many of us do, and it got stressful for me. Many of the people were drinking, and carrying on, having a good time, or so it seemed. And I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:5-25, Romans 8:12-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Easiest Yoke We Can Carry

Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 9, 2015

As we come together to worship every week, we admit our hunger for God. God sees our emptiness and feeds us the choicest food, the flesh and blood of the one who invites us today to take his yoke upon us and learn from him for he is meek and humble.

Have you ever noticed that there are always some people who can never be satisfied or happy with anything? Jesus did, and in our Gospel reading from Matthew this morning he compared the people of his day to children who can’t be satisfied by any game or activity, whether it is festive or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Anglican

Part 2 Law Of Death, Spirit Of Life Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 3, 2001

Part 2 in series on "What does the Bible really say about the death penalty?" In Part 1 we affirm life.

What does the Bible really say about the death penalty? PART 2 Law of Death, Spirit of Life. by Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC Exodus: 21:12-17 (NLT) 12 “Anyone who hits a person hard enough to cause death must be put to death. 13 But if it is an accident and God allows it to happen, I will ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Oh How I Love Thy Law! Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

LOVE FOR THE WORD OF GOD IS THE PATHWAY TO SUPERIOR WISDOM

BIG IDEA: LOVE FOR THE WORD OF GOD IS THE PATHWAY TO SUPERIOR WISDOM I. (:97) THE KEY TO SUPERIOR WISDOM = LOVE FOR THE WORD OF GOD "O how I love Thy law! It is my meditation all the day." Those that love the world, spend their time consumed with the things of the world. Those that love the Word, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-104

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Old V. New / Law V. Grace

Contributed by David Hammond on Jun 10, 2006

This sermon is to help us realize we can and are expected to allow jesus to fulfill his teachings in our lives.

OLD v. NEW / LAW v. GRACE In the past couple of weeks we have been speaking about the Be-attitudes and being Salt and Light. How that happiness came to us, through receiving the words written in red, about the attitude and actions of Jesus Christ and how happiness comes to others by our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Virtue Supports The Law Written In Our Hearts

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 25, 2009

Prudence, Justice, Fortitude and Temperance are for building up the individual and the Church

Tuesday of 3rd week in Easter “You call yourselves Catholics, baptized in warmed-over lemon juice, not by the Holy Spirit. You are just like your faithless ancestors. They didn’t listen to their preachers and neither do you. You reject and murder everyone God sends you, and even reject Jesus, ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

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