Sermons on Lawful Citizens:

Absolute Laws Series

Contributed by Steven Wunderink on Jul 9, 2007

In the series of skipped books of the Bible (Lev, Num, Deut) this sermon tackles the laws that are absolute. Obeyed yesterday, obey TODAY!

The Skipped Over Books of the Bible Dad used to skip over many of the books, from the 10 commands to Joshua There are many gems in the desert we will explore There are many laws laid down in confusion we will sort out Purpose of giving the laws AFTER salvation from slavery - To stay within God’s ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:1-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Curse Of The Law Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 10, 2007

The law could never justify, but instead brought condemnation.

The Curse of the Law Galatians 3:10-18 July 11, 2007 Galatians 3:10 (NLT) But those who depend on the law to make them right with God are under his curse, for the Scriptures say, "Cursed is everyone who does not observe and obey all these commands that are written in God’s Book of the Law." ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Civil Laws Series

Contributed by Steven Wunderink on Jul 24, 2007

In a series on those books we SKIP over: Lev. Num. Deut. this outline is on the Civil Laws and why we need them even today.

The Skipped over Books of the Bible Laws Laws and More Laws Absolute Laws – True then, true now Obeyed then, Obeyed NOW - Based on grammar – commands - Based on context applicable to today - Based on New Testament support Holiness Laws - How you are to be separate, set apart, and special to ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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 The Harvest

Contributed by Thomas Lanthrip on Sep 20, 2006

Laws, not many people spend their day thinking about the many laws that govern our lives each day, laws of gravity, laws of motion, laws of energy and even the law of the harvest. Now, just because we go about our day without giving regard to the laws tha

The Law of the Harvest Seven Principles to Consider Galantines 6:6-10 Intro: Laws, not many people spend their day thinking about the many laws that govern our lives each day, laws of gravity, laws of motion, laws of energy and even the law of the harvest. Now, just because we go about our day ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

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 Curse Of The Law

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Aug 22, 2006

Since Christ has redeemed us from the curse of the law with his death on the tree, we are blessed with the blessings of Abraham.

Galatians Chapter 3 verses 10 – 13 reads: “10All who rely on observing the law are under a curse, for it is written: "Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law." 11Clearly no one is justified before God by ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Laws Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 10, 2006

I’m talking about a lifestyle that God desires for our lives. That is to be giving.

INTRO: During the Great Depression, poverty swept across America like a whirling tornado, ripping up dreams and scattering hopes to the wind. One such poverty twister hit a small part of Texas where a man named Yates ran a sheep ranch. Struggling even to keep food on the table, Yates and his wife ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Law Is Love

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 3, 2006

A Valentines Day sermon. Many today think that love is a word that we use about something we like or desire. However God’s law is love, and it is commanded in His word to no love inward (ourself) but love upward and outward.

Intro: I found a great picture of the problem of man and the church in of all places Wal-Mart. I was walking by jewelry last Friday after lunch time and saw a shirt that was most interesting. It was interesting because of how little it said, but also how much it said. It carried the simple words ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-46

Denomination: Baptist

Why Then The Law?

Contributed by Dr. Kenneth Rhodes, Jr on Mar 1, 2007

Understanding the Lord’s purpose in giving the Law, using the Apostle Paul’s question, “why then the Law?” The sermon also touches indirectly on the issue of continuity and discontinuity.

Why Then the Law? Τί οὖν ὁ νόμος; Galatians 3:19 (NA27INT) "Why then the Law?" (1). Was "added" because of transgressions. "The verb "added" indicates that the law was not primary in God’s dealings with sinners. The covenant and promises ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Law & Order

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 29, 2007

This is part III in the series 24. It is a first person narrative taken from the perspective of Caiaphas. The preaching idea: you can’t be your own high priest!

Have you ever wished you could communicate with a loved one who has already passed on? Have you ever thought that perhaps that loved one wishes he or she could communicate with you as well? In 1999 a film was released that allowed us to imagine that communication across the great chasm that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65

Denomination: Methodist

Spiritual Laws

Contributed by Don Baggett on Mar 8, 2008

God has established spiritual laws that can change our circumstances. These spiritual laws, like all laws, are designed to bless us, but they only do so as we submit ourselves to them.

Our lives are constantly being effected by civil laws, natural laws, and spiritual laws. Some laws will take precedence over others. We might establish a civil law that says it’s perfectly legal to drive 55 MPH on a curvy road, but if the road becomes covered with ice, the natural law of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Law Illuminated

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jan 31, 2008

Just as God illuminated His holiness as He gave the Ten Commandments to Moses on the top of Mount Sinai, He also illuminated His mercy when the nature of Christ was revealed on the top of the Mount of Transfiguration.

Law Illuminated, Matthew 17:1-9 Introduction The famed 19th Century preacher, Charles Spurgeon once wrote, “Truth may be compared to some cave or grotto, with wondrous stalactites reaching from the roof, and others reaching from the floor, a cavern glittering with spar and abounding in marvels. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-9

Denomination: Christian Church

The Law Of Harvest

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Feb 15, 2008

Beware of what you are sowing because it will determine what you will reap

THE LAW OF HARVEST There are several laws governing several situations in the universe: - The law of gravity:- whatever goes up must come down - The law of mathematics:- two parallel line do not meet - The law of housekeeping:- as you lay your bed so you will sleep on it - The law of the prophets- ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal