Sermons on Law Of Gravity:

Riding The Fence Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 1, 2011

More times than we would probably like to admit, we slip into legalism. It can happen when God takes too long to answer a prayer, or answers in a way we don't expect. We take over the reigns, and it's a mistake!

To continue Paul’s arguments against legalism he turns again to a story in the Old Testament. This time it is the children that God promised to Abram. The issue is whether you let God fulfill His promise of righteousness in you, or whether you want to take the controls and do it yourself. ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Preaching To God's People

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Preachers don’t want to ruffle feathers, lest folks fly away, startled, and go to a church down the street. And so we preachers often preach anything but God’s Word. But God uses real preachers, not pale, second-rate imitations.

Intro Today, the Church finds herself wandering on dangerous terrain, for she no longer wants to listen to her preachers. Even worse, preachers don’t want to preach. They don’t want to ruffle feathers, lest folks fly away, startled, and go to a church down the street. And so we ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Grace And Sensitivity Part One Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jun 11, 2011

While we should stand uncompromisingly against things strictly forbidden by Scripture, we should not create additional rules formed from our opinions and give them the same standing as God’s law.

Romans 14:1-11 Introduction: A. There have been many instances in church history where Christians have differed in their interpretation of certain Scripture passages or about doctrines. B. Our day of worship is an example. I grew up being taught not to work on Sunday. For the most part, all the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Leaning Against Legalism

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 20, 2011

We often measure our success by how closely we stick to a set of expectations - whether on the job, at home, or in our walk with the Lord. We do good, we feel good - we do bad, we feel bad. But measuring success is really much different in a relationship

When you apply for a job you supply your resume—it’s that collection of information that tells why you are qualified for a particular position. Until not too long ago, a very important thing to have when going to a new area was a letter of recommendation. We still use them occasionally. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Jesus Is The Sabbath

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Jun 27, 2011

Jesus is Lord even of the sabbath day

Read Matthew 12:10-13 The Pharisees were under a deadly type of wishful thinking, the practice of professing a belief in a supernatural power or powers regarded as creator and congress of the church. They were masters of calculated trickery. The Pharisees, who were the ruling spirits, are still ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Freedom Really Free?

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 2, 2011

Exposition of 1 Corinthians 8 regarding three truths about Christian Liberty

Text: 1 Cor 8:1-13, Title: Is Freedom Really Free? Date/Place: NRBC, 5/1/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Read an excerpt from the Georgia Driver’s Manual. Talk about whether or not we are really free. But for the sake of argument, let’s say we are. But there’s a cost if we want ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

When Conflict Contends With Relationship Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

How to work towards forgiveness and reconciliation among Christians in community

Beginning a new series today… “You Asked For it”… Desire is to let God speak to some of the needs that you help identify… either because topics that you find challenging… or needs that you are facing. Explain: Some of the top most noted themes are being developed into series that will follow the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning To Dance Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 15, 2020

In this intro to the book of Galatians, Paul addresses his authority and the grace that changes everything.

I Can’t Dance This may shock you but…I can’t dance. I do dance but just not well. I’m stiff, have very little rhythm, and most of the time look like I’m having some sort of fit. My father tells the story that my mother was one of the best dancers he ever knew. Sadly, I did not inherit any ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Bewitched Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 16, 2020

In chapter 3, Paul lays out the doctrine that the Galatians need in order to protect them from false teachers.

Dance Lessons: Bewitched! Galatians 3:1-14 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 03-08-2020 Headstand Imagine that we went on a mission trip together. We went to a remote jungle village and spent several months there. We learned that they were taught at a very early age that they ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Your Momma? Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 17, 2020

When preaching through Galatians, many pastors either just mention this section or skip over it altogether. Why? Because it is a hard section to preach! It’s theologically deep and I’ve had to work hard to be able to explain in a way that we can all understand.

Dance Lessons: A Passionate Plea from a Pastor Galatians 4:8-20 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 4-19-2020 Redeemed and Adopted Last week, we celebrated Easter in a very different way but the resurrection of Jesus Christ was still celebrated all over the world by billions of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Leviticus Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 8, 2021

Holiness

March 20, 2021 My Favorite Thing About Leviticus is also a theme = Holiness In Exodus 19:5-6 we read: “Now if you obey me fully and keep my covenant, then out of all nations you will be my treasured possession. Although the whole earth is mine, 6 you will be for me a kingdom of priests and a ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:2

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Deuteronomy Series

Contributed by Roshelle Brenneise on Jun 9, 2021

Remember

April 03, 2021 My Favorite Thing About Deuteronomy can be summed up in one word = REMEMBER. • Ellen White {PP 292-293} - God had promised to be their God, to take them to Himself as a people, and to lead them to a large and good land; but they were ready to faint at every obstacle encountered ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:18-21

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Introduction To Exodus Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 16, 2021

Exodus tells the story of God's deliverance of his chosen people from bondage, the journey from Egypt to Sinai, the giving of the law to Moses, and the dwelling of God's presence with his people in the Tabernacle.

Tom Lowe 6/21/2021 GOD GIVES MOSES THE POWER TO PART THE RED SEA. Title: INTRODUCTION TO EXODUS Introduction to Exodus Exodus, the second book in the Torah, begins where Genesis ended—with the children of Israel living in Egypt. The original Hebrew title of the book, "and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"a Change Of Heart"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 16, 2021

A sermon about allowing God to write God's Law on our hearts.

“A Change of Heart” Jeremiah 31:31-34 The people of Judah faced a huge problem. The Babylonians had demolished the Temple in Jerusalem and dragged the king off in chains. The situation was bleak and the Prophet Jeremiah laid the blame on the Israelites and their inability to follow the law ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Letter Of Liberty Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

A study of this letter will not only help us grasp better what we have in Christ, but it will help us also to see just what we should get angry about as believers.

The author of a tract entitled Come To Jesus got engaged in a theological dispute, and he wrote another publication in which he cut his opponent to pieces with razor sharp sarcasm. He let a friend read it and then asked if he had any suggestions for a title. His friend said, "How about Go To ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-9