Sermons on Law Versus Grace:

The Law Keeper Series

Contributed by David Heflin on Jun 13, 2007

This sermon explores the relevancy of God’s Law and the only who ever truly fulfilled it. Jesus expected his disciples to experience that fulfillment in him.

The Law Keeper Matt. 5:17-20 4/29/07 PSCOC Introduction: Holier Than Thou When I was a freshman in High School, I was referred to in this way. It wasn’t intended as a compliment. I made some of my peers uncomfortable. I didn’t cuss, drink, smoke, or any of that bad boy stuff. I would later go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Law Of Kindness

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 23, 2006

The need is great for a practical demonstration of the Law of Kindness in the church.

THE LAW OF KINDNESS Ephesians 4:31 – 32 Let all bitterness and all passionate feeling, all anger and loud insulting language, be unknown among you—and also every kind of malice. On the contrary learn to be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ has also ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Reading Of The Law PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023

The importance of engaging with God's Word for spiritual growth, understanding, and as a fundamental aspect of worship.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. Isn't it a blessing to gather here in His name, united by a common thread of faith, hope, and love? We are not here by accident, but by divine appointment. Each one of us, in our unique ways, have been drawn by the loving hand of our Savior into this sacred ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-8

Topics: Foundation Of Worship, Word Of God

The Reading Of The Law PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 23, 2023

The importance of engaging with God's Word for spiritual growth, understanding, and as a fundamental aspect of worship.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. Isn't it a blessing to gather here in His name, united by a common thread of faith, hope, and love? We are not here by accident, but by divine appointment. Each one of us, in our unique ways, have been drawn by the loving hand of our Savior into this sacred ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-8

Topics: Foundation Of Worship, Word Of God

The Reading Of The Law PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023

This sermon explores how the rediscovery and understanding of God's Law transformed the Israelites' worship and relationships, offering guidance for our lives today.

Good morning, church family. We gather here today, hearts filled with hope, eyes lifted to the heavens, ready to hear the words of our Lord. We come with open minds, ready to be filled with His wisdom. We stand on the edge of a new understanding, a new perspective, a fresh revelation of His truth. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-8

Topics: Foundation Of Worship, Word Of God

Great Grace And Freedom #7: On Bacon, Shrimp And Tattoos Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 2, 2013

God’s primary way of relating to His people is through His covenant of promise. The law was given to show us how guilty we are, not to make us right in God’s sight.

GREAT GRACE & FREEDOM #7: THE LAW: ON BACON, SHRIMP AND TATTOOS INTRO TO SPEAKER: Love for the church – Jesus (Eph. 5:25), Paul (2 Cor. 11:28) and me. Love for my family. Liza and I are celebrating 18 years of marriage with four great children! INTRO TO TOPIC: How many of you have ever read ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-29

Denomination: *other

Why Then The Law Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 2, 2008

Paul now shows the inferiority of the covenant of law-in regard to 1) Its Purpose, 2) Its Mediator, and 3)ITS ACCOMPLISHMENTS

This Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent. For most people it just means that the Christmas buying season is in full swing. A common practice for advertisers to encourage people to buy before a particular time is to offer something with the phrase “for a limited time only”. I mentioned how it seems ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:19-22

Denomination: Other

Fulfilling The Law

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021

When Jesus uses the metaphors of salt and light, He is talking to us about our covenant, our calling and how they relate to our righteousness.

FULFILLING THE LAW Text: Matthew 5:13 - 20 Mat 5:13-20  "You are the salt of the earth; but if salt has lost its taste, how can its saltiness be restored? It is no longer good for anything, but is thrown out and trampled under foot.  (14)  "You are the light of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Spirit Of The Law

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 17, 2020

When we examine the 10 Commandments more closely we understand the inner logic of God that forms them. We understand the Spirit of the Law.

February 16, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Matthew 5:21-37 The Spirit of the Law Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. When I was growing up, my sister Sarah received a science kit for her ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: Lutheran

The End Of The Law

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 31, 2012

Through Jesus, we have the hope of forgiveness and salvation.

The End of the Law Easter Morning Service, April 12, 2009 Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Through Jesus, we have the hope of forgiveness and salvation. Focus Passage: Romans 10:1-13 Introduction: I. Before the cross of Jesus a. For every high priest taken from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Law Of The Harvest

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 3, 2010

The principal of sowing and reaping applies to all areas of our life including the spiritual. What we do today has eternal value, make it the right choice.

Law of a harvest Galatians 6:1-10 Introduction- Today we celebrate July 4th. To some it is only a day of picnics and a day off, but for some it was a great sacrifice of wanting to see change. It is a group of people that said enough is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Why The Law Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Aug 7, 2019

It is amazing how many of “us” have a performance-based religion! There are many who believe that a right relationship with God can be attained through the performance of the law.

INTRODUCTION: It is amazing how many of “us” have a performance-based religion! There are many who believe that a right relationship with God can be attained through the performance of the law. Read Ex. 20:3-17; Deut. 5:6-21; Matt. 22:35-40. God did not give the law so that people could become ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:16

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness Laws Series

Contributed by Steven Wunderink on Jul 16, 2007

Part of the series on the Skipped over books of Lev., Num., and Deut. Looking at the different laws and gems in the middle of them.

The Skipped over Books of the Bible Skipped over b/c: - Too hard to understand - Too difficult to read - Too embarrassing to think about Laws given: -To show us how to LOVE our Savior, who brought us out of Egypt - To keep us SAFE under His protective wings Absolute Laws are laws that were to be ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Not Through Law

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 13, 2018

When we believe in the God who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead, our faith also will be accounted as righteousness.

NOT THROUGH LAW. Romans 4:13-25. The Apostle Paul has already established that Abraham was not justified (made righteous) by works, otherwise he would have grounds of boasting - and who can boast before God? (Romans 4:2). Neither was Abraham justified by circumcision, since that rite was not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Amazing Grace

Contributed by Trae Durden on Jan 25, 2015

Re-discover grace as God intended. Grace was as much a part of God's charecter before creation and in the Old Testament as it is now under the Law of Christ.

God’s Amazing Grace Luke 17:10 Everyone who is saved will be saved by the grace of God. There will be no one saved without the grace of God. Grace is so constituted in God’s character that there is no way to know Him without knowing His grace. Like 1 John 4:8, when we are told God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ