Sermons on Legal Disputes:

Judge Not, Least Ye Be Judged! Really?

Contributed by John Hickman on Oct 21, 2013

Working through a difficult passage of scripture on judging others. What did Jesus mean? If it is okay to judge others, what are the tools we need to use to make fair assessments? And, do we judge Christians any differently than non-Christians?

JUDGE NOT, LEAST YE BE JUDGED! (loudly – Like old time Preacher). That sure sounds good from the pulpit, doesn't it? But really. Can we just put an exclamation point after it, chisel it in stone and make it a commandment? One of the top five questions I’ve been asked over the years ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Charismatic

How To Be More Encouraging To Our Brothers And Sisters In Christ Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 24, 2023

Romans 14 is a key passage on potential disagreements with fellow believers. What does this passage teach us about being more encouraging in our church families?

DANGER SIGNS: 1. AM I TRIPPING UP MY BROTHER OR SISTER IN CHRIST? - Romans 14:13b, 15b. - In church arguments and fights, so often our focus is on showing everyone how right we are. - Here, though, in v. 13b, we are instructed not to put a stumbling block in front of a brother or sister. - Let ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Grace: The Great Escape Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Grace is God’s ability to declare us to be free from the prison and faith is the only key that unlocks the prison door.

INTRODUCTION One of my favorite WWII movies is “The Great Escape,” released in 1963. My favorite scene is where Steve McQueen, who became a superstar after the movie, escaped from the German soldiers by riding a motorcycle through a field. He jumped a fence on his motorcycle, but was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

"love Is A Verb"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 8, 2024

A sermon about allowing love to overcome disputes in the church.

“Love is a Verb” 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 I have read this passage of Scripture at every wedding over which I have presided. It’s practically an anthem for Christian Weddings in the Western World. It’s often printed on napkins and programs, even balloons. It’s read for two people who love one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Judgement Day

Contributed by Ernest Parker on Mar 18, 2002

This is a salvation message based upon the great white throne of judgement.

Judgment Day Revelation 20:11-15 INTRODUCTION Judgment. Our world today is fascinated by judgment. Judgment is even considered to be entertainment. We have numerous T.V. court shows, sitcoms about judges and judgment, court T.V., and movies galore that feed off of the theme or subject of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Accept One Another Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 8, 2024

It is always true that there is a struggle among Christian people in regard to disputable matters. “Accept the one whose faith is weak, without quarreling over disputable matters.”

Accepting One Another Romans 14-15 Introduction Summary of our Romans Study -The Good News is God’s Power to Save Everyone  -Everyone needs saving - all have sinned. -We cannot overcome the power of sin on our own. -Salvation is a matter of God’s grace, accessed by faith/trust. -When we ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Expectations Part 1

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Aug 13, 2006

Looks at the challlange of legalism and grace.

"Great expectations." Introduction: A man once asked a friend why he never got married? "Looking for the perfect girl" was the reply. "Surely you’ve meet at least one girl that you wanted to marry?" "Yes once. She was the perfect girl in every way." "Well why didn’t you marry?" "Well she was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Commandment

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 27, 2005

23rd Sunday after Pentecost - Proper 25 - Series A

23rd Sunday after Pentecost (Pr. 25) October 23, 2005 “Series A” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, Creator of the universe and author of life on this planet we call earth, we humbly give you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-46

Denomination: Lutheran

The Liberty Found In Christ

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Aug 19, 2002

This sermon addresses a common issue of legalism, trying to give those struggling with legalism a better understanding of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Introduction: I. The Common Conversion story A. Rarerly, do we as a church here of an amazing conversion story, but those particular stories seem to overshadow most of our personal stories. 1. We have heard of people addicted to drugs and alcohol being converted by the gospel of Jesus Christ. 2. We ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Seriousness Of Hell Part 2 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 26, 2011

A look at the teaching on Hell in the larger context of the dispute among the disciples.

The Seriousness of Hell Part 2 The Book of Mark Mark 9:42-50 I. Introduction: A. When I was in the Navy while on a cruse overseas we visited Portugal. 1. On a tour we visited the city of Fatima where there is a very large Roman Catholic church and a shrine. 2. In the court yard of the shrine was a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:42-50

Denomination: Baptist

Complications From Malpractice Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Mar 2, 2009

Dealing with disputes, disagreements and grievances - especially those within the church.

SERIES: PRESCRIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today II. DEALING WITH OBVIOUS DISEASES C.) COMPLICATIONS FROM MALPRACTICE (1 Cor. 6:1-11) Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, March 1, 2009 AM INTRODUCTION: We’ve been exploring, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of The Name

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on Jun 24, 2023

Every believer has the legal right, the legal redemptive right, to use the Name of Jesus. The moment the Name of Jesus becomes a part of your prayer life, your prayer life receives legal authority in Heaven.

All that the Father is and has, He has invested in the Name of Jesus. Every believer has the legal right, the legal redemptive right, to use the Name of Jesus. The moment the Name of Jesus becomes a part of your prayer life, your prayer life receives legal authority in Heaven. This puts prayer on a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13, Matthew 18:20, John 14:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

First Sunday Of Lent - Lent 1 A

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Feb 3, 2020

Tactics of legal reasoning used by the devil

Here are some of the tactics of legal reasoning used by the devil on Eve-- The first question recorded in the Bible was asked by the serpent in the Garden of Eden. The snake misquotes the divine prohibition by applying it to all the fruit trees, over-stating God’s norm to enlarge its scope: “Did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Catholic

Saved By Christ. Not By You.

Contributed by Lewis Roe on Oct 20, 2018

Legalism or did Jesus do it all?

Colossians 2:16-23 16 Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. 17 These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ. 18 Do not let anyone who delights ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Lawsuits Series

Contributed by Bruce B. Miller on Jun 7, 2012

A biblical view of how Christian's should respond to lawsuits.

Lawsuits 1 Corinthians 6 I’ve changed the names and a few facts of the stories that you will hear today. Bill sounded incredibly upset and shocked on the phone. He told me he returned from vacation to find he was locked out of his own company. The man with whom he was forming an agreement, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free