Sermons on Lawful Citizens:

Hear The Voice Of The True God

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 13, 2001

God speaks to us loud and clear through the two main teachings of his Word - the law and the gospel.

This past Wednesday evening actress Anne Heche stunned the American public with her shocking revelations in an interview with Barbara Walters on ABC’s 20/20. In that interview Heche explained that for a time in her life she believed that she was actually two people. Heche claimed that Celestia – ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is God Vision For Us?

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 8, 2004

Prov 29:18 18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

Prov 29:18 18Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. If God is your partner, make your plans big. Rom 8:31...............If God be for us, who can be against us What is Vision? it basically means to possess spiritual perception by divine ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

A Case For The Risen Christ

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 19, 2012

How would the available evidence for the Resurrection hold up in a court of law? A simple look at the evidence for the resurrection.

A Case for the Risen Christ Intro: How important is the resurrection? One Theologian said “…the evidence for Jesus’ resurrection is so strong that nobody would question it except for two things: First, it is a very unusual event. And second, if you believe it happened, you have to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"The Need For Vision"

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 17, 2008

(Prov 29:18 KJV) Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

"THE NEED FOR VISION" (Prov 29:18 KJV) Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. 1. Any successful endeavor requires a vision. We must have a vision. a. The word "vision": 1) Literally means the ability to see things that are visible 2) ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Church Conflict Part Deux Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Aug 19, 2008

Exposition of Acts 15:6-21 regarding the resolution of the conflict over circumcision, Gentiles, and law-keeping

Text: Acts 15:6-21, Title: Church Conflict Part Deux, Date/Place: NRBC, 8/17/08, AM A. Opening illustration: -66% say their congregation has been in conflict in the past 2 years; 20% called it “significant” or “major.” B. Background to passage: Last time we looked at a good reason to fight and a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:6-21

Denomination: Baptist

Three Simple Rules (1) Series

Contributed by O. K. Neal on Jan 25, 2010

Following Wesley’s three simple rules rather than 615+ laws. First, do no harm.

Three Simple Rules (1) Matt 22:37-40 Excerpts taken from the talk (and book) of Bishop Rueben P. Job by the same title Today we begin a three part series on “Beginning a New Life” We all begin each New Year by planning to do things differently than we did last year Some of us make a long ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Return To Contrition Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 29, 2007

Exposition of Nehemiah 9:1-37 about the confession of hte people made in response to the hearing of the law

Text: Nehemiah 9:1-37, Title: Return to Contrition, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/2/07, PM A. Opening illustration: Mackenzie wanting to go the Dinosaur museum, and us not really having time, and hoping that she would forget, but three-year olds have surprisingly one-track minds over long ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

Important Questions Series

Contributed by Don Baggett on Feb 12, 2008

If we are to have victory in our Christian life, we must understand that we are free from the law.

Up to this point, the book of Romans has pointed us to the reason we needed a Savior, and the fact that God provided that Savior in the person of Jesus, the Eternal Word who was made flesh and dwelt among us. Now, beginning in chapter 6, the subject changes to address the transformation that must ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Being Encountered By Amazing Grace

Contributed by Randall Bates on Jan 21, 2007

Nicodemus, Saul, and Dr. Law - each are encountered by Grace. More preaching notes than full text.

BEING ENCOUNTERED BY AMAZING GRACE JOHN 3. 1 - 4 Many years ago, John Newton penned the words, Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me. Newton was not a theologian, not a preacher, Sunday school teacher, or choir director. Newton was a slave trader, a seaman, a rough type ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Frees Us

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Dec 14, 2008

Jesus sets us free from the curse of the Law, from the guilt of sin, and from the kingdom of Satan.

John 8. I want us to consider a question together this morning. The question is this: what is the main mission of the Messiah? Why did Jesus Christ come to this earth? Well we get some help from Jesus very first sermon where He reads from Isaiah 61 saying, “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Matter Of The Heart

Contributed by Mike Schmelzer on Oct 7, 2013

This message illustrates how we could be good people and follow the law, but not have a relationship with Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION The encounter of this young man is recorded in three of the gospels, Matthew, Mark, and Luke. It reminds me of a game show I used to watch when I was a kid. ILLUST: It was called, “Let’s Make a Deal”. The Young Man and His Desire for Eternal Life There are some ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Free From The Enemy Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Dec 2, 2016

The enemy cannot hold the curse over you for you have been redemed from the curse of the Law.

December 4, 2016 Morning Worship Text: Galatians 3:7-8 Subject: Redeemed Title: Free From the Enemy: Redeemed Part 4 We continue today with our sermon series called “Redeemed”. Jesus has redeemed us from the curse of the Law. Isn’t that right? You are redeemed and you are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:7-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Can A Man Resist God Almighty? Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Dec 15, 2015

Can a man resist God's laws? Can he resist God's grace? Two different questions...

Can a man resist God? Now that too, on the surface, seems like an easy question to answer. God’s Word has been published lo these many years. The Judaeo-Christian value system has been proclaimed all over. Why, the very creation cries out about who God is and how He ought to be feared! ...read more

Scripture: John 6:44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

40. Justification Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 6, 2018

Our motivation to respond to God's love changes completely when we move from Law to Grace

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 40 - JUSTIFICATION] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:9-11, Hebrews 10:16-22, 2 Corinthians 5:14, Romans 8:1-2

Denomination: Christian Church

The Universal Nature Of The Gospel

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Apr 1, 2018

The Gospel is for everyone— bad neighbors, lazy brother-in-laws, ex-cons, hookers…even you.

Most of us like to assume that we're enlightened, tolerant, and unprejudiced people. Unfortunately, a new study reveals many of us have a hidden bias against anyone with a foreign accent. According to a summary of the study in The Wall Street Journal, "The further from native-sounding an accent is, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-43

Denomination: Other