Sermons on Law Completed:

Faith Not Legalism (Galatians 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 18, 2024

Did Jesus say that until heaven and earth pass away, obedience to the law remains? Did the apostles contradict Him? Let's find out in Galatians 3.

Paul explained how we are justified by grace through faith, not works of the law. How is Abraham a model for Christians? Who are the real children of Abraham? What about Christians who insist on the works of the law? Is the law continued in spirit, discontinued in the letter, and thus transformed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Freedom (Galatians 5)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 20, 2024

Is there freedom in Christ? Let's find out in Galatians 5.

Is there freedom in Christ? Is it lawlessness? Do any laws of Christ give us freedom? Are Christians free or not? Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. (Galatians 5:1 KJV) Will laws like circumcision make us ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Have Been Delilvered

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Oct 11, 2021

In our text today from Romans chapter seven, there is a reference to marriage. But the purpose of the reference is to point to a spiritual truth about our freedom from the requirements of the Law as a means to approach God..

Alba 10-10-2021 WE HAVE BEEN DELIVERED Romans 7:1-6 K. Edward Skidmore was a student at Ozark Bible College (now Ozark Christian College) back in the early 1970s. He told how when he was working as a janitor at O.B.C. there were two or three times he had the opportunity to clean the floors in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rest In Jesus

Contributed by Sylvan Finger on Jun 5, 2024

Why is the Sabbath day celebrated on Sunday? Why are the Pharisees upset with Jesus about working on the Sabbath day? Why are the Pharisees upset with Jesus? Does the law make people well or does grace and mercy make people well?

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. When you hear that you ought to keep the Sabbath Day holy, what does it mean to you? I know for many the first response is we ought to go to church. Sunday is the Lord’s Day so let that be a day dedicated to the Lord and go ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:12-15

Denomination: Lutheran

My Commandments, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Marc Heatherington on Jul 30, 2021

“He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him.” This sermon's goal is to teach what is meant by "My commandments" refers to.

This is our second week in considering John 14:21. It reads: “He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him.” Last week, I discussed the first part of this passage, which challenges ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8, 1 Corinthians 7:10-12, Romans 16:25-26, Acts 17:30, 1 John 3:23, John 13:34, Matthew 22:37-40, 1 Corinthians 14:26-37, John 14:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Tradition! Tradition! Tradition!

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 24, 2021

Does tradition have any role in the Christian life?

Tradition! Tradition! Tradition! Mark 7:1-23 I can remember many years ago seeing Fiddler on the Roof. My mind has gotten a little foggy concerning the details, but I remember a hit song which came from it called “Tradition, Tradition, Tradition. I was about an orthodox Jewish community facing the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23, Mark 7:1-8, Mark 7:14-15, Mark 7:21-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Strong In Grace.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 23, 2023

Three metaphors of the Christian life.

BE STRONG IN GRACE. 2 Timothy 2:1-7. 2 TIMOTHY 2:1. Paul exhorts Timothy, “Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.” In other words, in the face of the general apostasy (cf. 2 Timothy 1:15), you stand firm! The timid young man is not being encouraged to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fifth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B-- Once Our Batteries Are Charged, We Can Do Service.

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jan 1, 2024

"Everyone is looking for you." Music to a co-dependent’s ears.

We hear in Mark 1:29 today that “Jesus entered the house of Simon [Peter] and Andrew.” A team of archaeologists have discovered this exact house in Capernaum made up of black basalt walls that are still in very good shape. It reminds me of a man who hired a carpenter to build a fence. He told ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Catholic

Psalm 1 - Two Ways To Live Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 9, 2024

The way of the righteous person is to do right things, the right way; but the way of the person outside God’s influence will perish.

A. EXPANDED TRANSLATION “Your life will be happier if you don’t follow the advice of sinners, and you don’t loiter with the wicked, and you don’t become a part of an evil group. You will discover happiness by obeying My laws and thinking about Me day and night. You will be like a tree rooted ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-27, 1 Peter 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Merciful - Matthew 5:7 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 6, 2024

This message is a summary of the whole biblical teaching on the subject of mercy. And it will help you understand with clarity the difference between what Jesus called “the weightier matters of the law” and the less weighty ones.

Matthew 5:1-12 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

God Is Good Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 19, 2024

God is Good

Psalm 119:65 - 72 - God is Good - ? Teth - (Twisted Together) 1. David's Affection for God's Dealings - They Are - Powerful Dealings - 65 Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, O Lord, Precious Dealings - Thou hast dealt well Personal Dealings - Thou hast dealt well with thy servant, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:65-72

Denomination: Holiness

The Pharisee In Me Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Jan 1, 2023

Legalism

Matthew 23:1-7 [Introduction] - It is unknown exactly where they came from – separated from and exactly what their name means however the Hebrew root term means to ‘separate.’ From the world – to the LAW. [The Pharisee In Me] 1) Do you preach what you practice? (verse 3-4) a. What Jesus was ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"it's Never Enough"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 8, 2023

A sermon about salvation by grace through faith alone.

“It’s Never Enough” Romans 1:16-17; 3:22b-31 This morning we are beginning a sermon series on the Book of Romans. I hope we can at least get a little taste of the rich depths of this letter written by the Apostle Paul, and I hope you will stick with me. Paul’s letter to the Roman Christians ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Psalm 119:1-16 Study

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Feb 9, 2023

Midweek Bible Study on Psalm 119:1-16

PSALM 119:1-16 STUDY FBCF – 2/8/23 REFRESH Jon Daniels Don Whitney, prof at SBTS – “No spiritual discipline is more important than the intake of God’s Word. Nothing can substitute for it. There is simply no healthy Christian life apart from a diet of the milk & meat of Scripture…Therefore, if ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Is A Temple

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 25, 2023

What's the foundation of the church? What did the cross do for the nations? Let's find out in Ephesians 2.

What is the bedrock that the church is built upon? What did the cross do for the nations? Paul answers these questions in Ephesians 2. Let’s begin by asking, what were we like in the past? At one time you were like a dead person because of the things you did wrong and your offenses against God. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist