Sermons on Law Of Diminishing Returns:

King David And The Law Of The Harvest Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Jan 23, 2009

King David found out that the law of the harvest applied to everyone, even the King!

King David and the Law of the Harvest 2 Samuel 12 1. Illus. of getting ticket in Charlotte • Doing lot of construction. Rush hour. Dark and poorly lit. • Bottom line? Speed dropped from 65 to 55 without us noticing. • Policeman pulled us over. “Did you know you were doing 68 in a 55?” • We told ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Not Under The Law, But Led By The Spirit Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 27, 2009

Just as Israel was saved from slavery in Egypt and Saved into the Promised Land, so we are saved from our sin and saved into the life of the Spirit

Rules and Relationship January 25, 2009 Galatians 5:16-26 Not under the law, but led by the Spirit Recap - Series because of some passages in the novel, “The Shack” that speak about rules verses relationship. Young gets something, but it needs further investigation Galatians – convinced that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: *other

The Law Served Its Purpose Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 17, 2007

The law was given for guidance until Christ completed His work on the cross.

The Law Served Its Purpose Galatians 3:19-26 July 18, 2007 Galatians 3:19-20 (NLT) Well then, why was the law given? It was given to show people how guilty they are. But this system of law was to last only until the coming of the child to whom God’s promise was made. And there is this further ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:19-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Wrong With Keeping The Law? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006

Examines the OT Law and how a NT Christian is to relate to it, and to law-keeping in general

1. Title: What’s Wrong With Keeping The Law? 2. Text: Hebrews 8 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd., August 20, 2006, in the series “Nothing Better Than The Best” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand why the Old Covenant has been superseded by the New, and what we are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bound By Love...not By The Law

Contributed by Chris Hughes on Dec 4, 2006

God law binds us to Him and to others by the power ofLove, not by the dictate of Law.

1 Cor 6:11-20 Bound by Love …not by the Law 12 "All things are lawful for me," but not all things are beneficial. "All things are lawful for me," but I will not be dominated by anything. 13 "Food is meant for the stomach and the stomach for food," and God will destroy both one and the other. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:11-20

Denomination: Methodist

Law Of Seeing Or Imag-Ing Series

Contributed by Pastor Dave Chikosi on Dec 18, 2006

How God helped Abram keep faith alive as he waited for the promised seed

HEROIC FAITH PART I: THE LAW OF SEEING (This is Part I of a three part series. Much of the materials in this sermon was adapted from my new book “Dynamics of Heroic Faith: How To Gain Mastery and Dominion Over ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:14-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Not Bound By The O.t. Law

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 27, 2008

SOME PEOPLE ARE STILL CONFUSED WHEN IT COMES TO THE O.T. LAW, THIER STILL TRYING TO HOLD ON AND HOLE OUT.

KEEPING PEOPLE BOUND BY THE OLD TESTEMENT LAW Acts 15:1-5 1And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and said, “ Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved.” 2When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Under The Law Or Grace?

Contributed by Bill Naugle on Jul 7, 2011

This is the whole purpose of Grace - we get love and blessings when you do wrong instead of punishment.

How Do You Know If You Are Under The Law Or Under Grace? Rom 6:14 For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace. When sin has power over you then you are under the law. When you are living a Godly life then you are under Grace. Tts 2:11 For the grace of God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:14

Law And Order - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 17, 2011

A study of chapter 28 of Isaiah verses 1 through 15

Isaiah 28: 1 – 29 Law And Order – Part 1 1 Woe to the crown of pride, to the drunkards of Ephraim, whose glorious beauty is a fading flower which is at the head of the verdant valleys, to those who are overcome with wine! 2 Behold, the Lord has a mighty and strong one, like a tempest ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:1-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What The Law Can Give?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 14, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you still under the law? Then you do mourn and weep, still? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD intended us to be Blessed [Happy] people not mourning or weeping people. IV. TEXT: Nehemia

I. EXORDIUM: Are you still under the law? Then you do mourn and weep, still? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD intended us to be Blessed [Happy] people not mourning or weeping people. IV. TEXT: Nehemiah 8:9 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Then ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Father In Law Knows Best

Contributed by Tom Conant on Mar 7, 2012

How Jethro's principle can help us structure for spiritual health (small groups).

Exodus 18:13-26 13And so it was, on the next day, that Moses sat to judge the people; and the people stood before Moses from morning until evening. 14So when Moses’ father-in-law saw all that he did for the people, he said, “What is this thing that you are doing for the people? Why ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:13-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace Goodness As Declared By The Law

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 2, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Now we are under grace, enjoy grace here on earth II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that grace is better than the law IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 24:17 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) And he sai

I. EXORDIUM: Now we are under grace, enjoy grace here on earth II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that grace is better than the law IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 24:17 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) And he said to David, “You are a better man than I am, for you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace Goodness As Declared By The Law

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 3, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Now we are under grace, enjoy grace here on earth II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that grace is better than the law IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 24:17 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) And he sai

I. EXORDIUM: Now we are under grace, enjoy grace here on earth II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that grace is better than the law IV. TEXT: 1 Samuel 24:17 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) And he said to David, “You are a better man than I am, for you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Law And Order - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 2, 2011

A study of chapter 28 verses 16 through 29

Isaiah 28: 1 – 29 Law And Order – Part 2 1 Woe to the crown of pride, to the drunkards of Ephraim, whose glorious beauty is a fading flower which is at the head of the verdant valleys, to those who are overcome with wine! 2 Behold, the Lord has a mighty and strong one, like a tempest ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:16-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Victory And Success Under The Law

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2013

To be victorious and successful at all times.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you victorious and successful? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To be victorious and successful at all times. IV. TEXT: Joshua 1:8 (Amplified Bible) This Book of the Law shall not depart out of your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal