Sermons on law of the gift: showing 361-375 of 114,643

The Spirit Of Festival Laws Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 22, 2021

Ancient Hebrews used a lunar-solar calendar, easy to observe in the sky as a new moon began a new month. Throughout the calendar year there were ritual observances of locally relevant harvests and commemorations of notable events. How is this relevant for Christians?

The ancient Hebrew year was observed using a lunar-solar calendar with 12 and 13 months over a 19 year cycle. This was easy to observe in the sky as a new moon began a new month. Throughout the calendar year there were ritual observances of locally relevant harvests and commemorations of notable ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-25, Romans 14:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Spirit Of Neighborhood Laws Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 26, 2021

How would our neighborhoods look if the poor were helped and businesses operated in strict honesty? Let's look at the spirit of Old Testament neighborhood laws.

How would our neighborhoods look if the poor were helped and businesses operated in strict honesty? Community responsibility to the poor is emphasized in both testaments. The popular political notion of being hard hearted towards them is not an option and generosity is commanded. If anyone is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:2-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Spirit Of Slave Laws Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 30, 2021

The topic of slavery is a very emotional one, because most people only know of corrupt forms of slavery and because the threat of such slavery still exists in the modern world. However, we need to learn that kidnapping and enforced slavery were also forbidden in the Bible.

The topic of slavery is a very emotional one, because most people only know of corrupt forms of slavery and because the threat of such slavery still exists in the modern world. However, we need to learn that kidnapping and enforced slavery were also forbidden in the Bible. The only kinds of ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Spirit Of Priesthood Laws Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 1, 2021

There are principles regarding Old Testament priests which apply to all churches and their leaders regardless of their chosen vocabulary. Let’s take a look at some of them.

Some Christian churches call their pastors priests and some do not. Yet, there are principles regarding Old Testament priests which apply to all churches and their leaders regardless of their chosen vocabulary. Let’s take a look at some of them. Old Testament priests had strict laws to follow. A ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Laws Governing Prayer

Contributed by Grant Adams on Apr 16, 2021

God created all things, including prayer. All of His creations are governed by laws. Universal or spiritual laws.

God created all things, including prayer. All of His creations are governed by laws. Universal or spiritual laws. 1. Sowing and reaping. Galatians 6:7-8 2. Giving and receiving. Luke 6:38 3. Covering and confessing. Proverbs 28:13 4. These laws would come under the heading of asking and receiving. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Enslaves The Believer Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 1, 2019

Paul had gone to great lengths as he tried to show these Galatians the foolishness of being swayed by these false teachers, who asserted that while we are saved by grace, we are still obligated to keep the Law of God perfectly or we would lose our salvation.

November 27, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter IV.A.1: The Law Enslaves the Believer (5:1-2) Galatians 5.1-2 (KJV) 1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. 2 Behold, I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Christians Dead To The Law

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 24, 2022

This chapter seems to be in the wrong place.

WHY? In chapter 6 Paul told us clearly that Christians do not continue in sin, because when Christ died to sin, so did we. We are no longer "in Adam." Our victory over sin is established through the death of Christ Jesus. Now you would think that after this tremendous victory we have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Coherent Laws Of Scripture

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 4, 2022

There is an unbroken connection between the law of the Old Testament and the law of the New. That connection is the will of God to make us happy.

Monday of 1st week of Lent There is an unbroken connection between the law of the Old Testament and the law of the New. That connection is the will of God to make us happy. Although we lost our primitive happiness and union with God by our own self-will and sin, God’s intention to bring us to ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:1-2, Leviticus 19:11-18, Psalm 19:8-10, Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Catholic

We Died To The Law Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 16, 2019

When a person is a Christian they are dead to sin and they are also dead to the law. In Romans 7:1-6, Paul explains why Christians are no longer under the law of Moses. What a blessing to be under grace not law.

A. The story is told of an old preacher who was dying. 1. He sent a message for his banker and his lawyer to come to his home, both men were members of his church. 2. When the lawyer and banker arrived, they were ushered up to his bedroom. 3. As they entered the room, the preacher held out his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Law Of The Spirit Of Life

Contributed by Felix Ishola on Mar 7, 2020

The law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus is an inward principle of action that the Spirit of Christ has activated within us.

There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. (Rom 8:1-2) The word ‘law’ in this verse does not mean an external set of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-2, 2 Peter 1:2-4

Denomination: Charismatic

Law & Order

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Aug 4, 2020

The current uprising that America is experiencing is evidence that the basic Christian tenets upon which our nation was built are NOT being transferred or adequately taught. Man, instead of evolving upward, appears to be reverting back to barbarianism, where "might makes right"

LAW & ORDER OPEN: 23 People Have Died Since Violence Erupted Following George Floyd’s Death - in New York City, shootings have surged by more than 358% this year - Atlanta had record violence over July 4th weekend. - CNN reports that 5 police officers had been killed in 9 days - Officer Down ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Not To Obey The Law

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 27, 2021

There is a right way to obey the Law of God and a wrong way to obey the Law of God. We see examples of both in the Bible and we have clear instruction as how we should live within the Law.

How NOT to Obey The Law Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:9-12 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20, Malachi 4:4, James 2:8, Galatians 5:14, Romans 13:8-10, Matthew 22:37-40, Matthew 5:17-19, Romans 6:23, Matthew 23:25-27, John 8:34, Deuteronomy 5:16, Deuteronomy 22:6-7, Exodus 23:12, Exodus 20:8-11, Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Matthew 5:17-48  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

The Law Written On Hearts

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 19, 2021

I don't think any of us can say we’ve kept the ten commandments without fail and attained spiritual and moral perfection.

Alba 7-18-2021 THE LAW WRITTEN ON HEARTS Romans 2:12-16 There is a story about a little boy who had been attending Sunday school and had the same teacher for many years. She would finish every lesson by saying “And the moral of the story is…” But after sometime, the little boy moved up to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Royal Law Of Love Series

Contributed by Larry Grant on Feb 3, 2024

All God’s activity is loving activity. If He creates, He creates in love; if He rules, He rules in love; if He judges, He judges in love! He cannot change: for God is love! If we live in love we live in God. This is the Royal Law!

1 John 4:15-19 (NKJV) “The Royal Law of Love” February 4, 2024 The Apostle John wrote in verse 10, “Herein is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son to be the propitiation for our sins.” The fact that Christ has borne all sin renders God propitious. Simply put God is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Culmination Of The Law PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 21, 2024

This sermon explores the profound truth of Christ as the fulfillment of the law, freeing believers from earning salvation through works.

Good morning, dear friends. I am thrilled to be standing before you today, in this sacred space, where we gather together, not merely as a congregation, but as a family, united in our shared love for the Lord. Each Sunday, as we come together, we have the opportunity to grow, to learn, and to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:4

Topics: Biblical Teaching