Sermons on Law Breaking:

The Church: Purpose, Profile & Priorities: Talk #'2: ‘the Wife Every Church Should Marry!’ Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 24, 2024

The Church: Purpose, Profile & Priorities: Talk #'2: '‘The WIFE Every Church should Marry!’ (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: WIFE Acrostic for... Worship. Instruction. Fellowship. Evangelism. "Making sense of the ministry", by Warren Wiersbe, Statement #1: The foundation of ministry is character. statement #2: The nature of ministry is service. statement #3: The motive for ministry is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Brethren

Re-Marriage

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 23, 2019

A study in the book of Romans 7: 1 – 8: 4

Romans 7: 1 – 8: 4 Re-marriage 1 Or do you not know, brethren (for I speak to those who know the law), that the law has dominion over a man as long as he lives? 2 For the woman who has a husband is bound by the law to her husband as long as he lives. But if the husband dies, she is released from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:2

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Are You A Legalist

Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Nov 26, 2012

A discussion of Law and Grace

Lesson by Pastor John Skaggs Sovereign Grace Baptist Church P. O. Box 1447 Claypool, Arizona 85532 928-425-8345 Date: 11-16-03 Text: Galatians 2:11-21 Topics Addressed in this Lesson (A discussion on Law and Grace) Are You a Legalist? Have you ever noticed how a certain mind set or behavior ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Broken And Blessed

Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 29, 2003

The law is the hammer of God to break us so that we will be empty of our confidence in ourselves and declare our dependence upon His grace and glory.

“Broken and Blessed!” Galatians 3:15-22 Our experiences shape us. For most of us, “experiences” rather than “truth” carry more weight in defining our understanding of life than anything else. We arrive at the conclusion that what we experience, through our eyes, is truth. As a result of this way ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forced To Do It

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Mar 12, 2024

Just because culture and society says it is good to do even though it breaks God's law, we should not do it!

Forced to do it Luke 3:7-17 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 3:7 So he began saying to the crowds who were going out to be baptized by him, “aYou brood of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? 8 “Therefore bear fruits in keeping with repentance, and ado not begin to say 1to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Where You Put Your Foot Series

Contributed by Todd Martin on Dec 23, 2018

This is part 1 of a verse by verse study of Joshua.

Where you put your foot Do you ever get the feeling that God has more in store for you? That there is something ahead, that he has for you, but you’ve never been there before. I don’t know if it’s at work, school or home. I don’t know if it’s with your emotional, physical or spiritual health. I ...read more

God Can Break Protocols For Your Sake.

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on May 7, 2017

As you continue to allow God to direct your steps through his holy spirit that lives in you , he will begin to break protocol for your sake.

Virtually every country, churches , families or organisation  have put certain procedures or rules in place for others to follow.Even medical practitioners have procedures on how  treatment and operation need to be done.  God can break protocols by  suspending human laws, natural laws and even ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:9-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Unity Among The People Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 6, 2017

One evidence of conversion is a desire to be instructed in the doctrines and duties of the Christian religion, and a willingness to attend the preaching of the gospel. These young converts had embraced this doctrine gladly, and were not only believers....

September 2, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Title: Unity Among the People Acts 2.42-47 (KJV) 42 And they continued steadfastly in the apostles' doctrine and fellowship, and in breaking of bread, and in prayers. 43 And fear came upon every soul: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

“thou Shall Love Your Spouse” (7) Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Mar 4, 2011

Marriage is all about giving, but adultery is all about taking. Adultery breaks every other commandment. Adultery is stealing, it's lying, it's coveting... Adultery is the supreme example of selfishness. You say: I deserve to be happy, I need this for me.

It was this couple at the restaurant, having dinner together in a corner of that fancy restaurant. And on their way out, in the semi-obscurity of the parking lot he noticed a wallet on the asphalt. Inside $ 10,000 in cash and a lot of cards along with some other documents. They went back and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When God Breaks His Own Command PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the story of Hosea and Gomer in the Bible, emphasizing God's boundless forgiveness and grace, symbolized through Hosea's marriage to Gomer, and how we can apply these lessons in our daily lives.

Good morning, family! Today, we'll dive into the prophetic book of Hosea, specifically Hosea 1:1-3, and explore God's command, the symbolism of Gomer, God's forgiveness, and the saving grace of His unconditional love. We'll be reminded, as the great Christian author, Philip Yancey, once said, ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-3

Topics: Love, Forgiveness, Grace

His Law Cannot Make Him Righteous Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 15, 2018

The Jew trusted his law to be all that he needed and the best education he could get. Thus he boasted in the God who gave that law. There is no doubt that many Jews felt they were immune from God’s judgment.

(8) HIS LAW CANNOT MAKE HIM RIGHTEOUS Romans 2:17-24 17 Indeed you are called a Jew, and rest on the law, and make your boast in God, Indeed you are called a Jew, and rest on the law. Israelites who remained in Palestine, or who returned to it after the Babylonian captivity, were designated as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Conduct Of The Follower Of Christ Regarding The Law – Introduction Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jul 3, 2023

This message continues the Sermon on the Mount series. Jesus is in these verses defining the Law and His fulfillment of it. In this message you should see the relevance of the Law, our responsibility towards the fulfilled Law, and what our response should be to that.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT THE CONDUCT OF THE FOLLOWER OF CHRIST REGARDING THE LAW – INTRODUCTION MATTHEW 5:17–20 “DO NOT THINK THAT I HAVE COME TO ABOLISH THE LAW OR THE PROPHETS; I HAVE NOT COME TO ABOLISH THEM BUT TO FULFILL THEM. 18I TELL YOU THE TRUTH, UNTIL HEAVEN AND EARTH DISAPPEAR, NOT THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Breaking Bread, Building Community: A Reflection On Communion

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Nov 29, 2024

This sacrament invites us to remember, reflect, and reimagine our role in the body of Christ—encouraging us to engage with our communities, honor diverse experiences, and embrace the powerful narratives that shape our worship.

As I reflect on my recent completion of a course in Worship Theology, I am filled with a profound sense of transformation and inspiration, particularly regarding the sacrament of Holy Communion. This course has deepened my understanding of worship as a holistic experience that engages not only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-31

Denomination: Methodist

Let’s Break Camp And Move On! Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Feb 1, 2024

Israel had become a mature nation who were able to go in, dispossess the enemy, possess their possessions, and receive a full reward in God’s land that flows with milk and honey. On the border of the Promised Land, they are commanded to break camp and go forward.

Subject: "Let’s Break Camp and Move On!" Text: Deuteronomy 1:3-8 (NLT) “But forty years after the Israelites left Egypt, on the first day of the eleventh month, Moses addressed the people of Israel, telling them everything the LORD had commanded him to say. This took place after he had ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:3-8, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Methodist

How Is Jesus’ Way Different From The Law? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 8, 2021

This passage highlights how different what Jesus is bringing is from what the religious teachers were offering. How exactly is Jesus' way different?

THE JEWS' PLAN: 1. THEIR SYSTEM WAS THE LAW. - John 7:21-24. - The miracle that is referred to in v. 21 is almost certainly the healing at the pool of Bethesda (John 5:1-15). John records miracles after that, but that was the miracle that brought out the issue of healing on the Sabbath. ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-24

Denomination: Baptist