Sermons on legalist: showing 256-270 of 3,299

Critically Important Contrasts Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 17, 2023

In this section of the Gospel of Mark, Mark presents some critically important contrasts between Jesus and the Scribes and Pharisees as Jesus clarifies the difference between truth and tradition, and between inward and outward righteousness.

Introduction: A. Many years ago, the Washington Post carried a story about a man who was working on his farm in Wisconsin, when suddenly something dropped out of the sky into a field near him. 1. The object was blue, frozen, and mysterious. 2. Excitedly, the man chopped off a huge chunk, put it in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Introduction To Romans 4 Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 25, 2024

Five practical benefits of understanding Romans 4 are shared. The theme of justification by faith is contrasted with justification by works which is characteristic of false religions and cults. The grace teaching in Romans 4 is essential in evangelism and forms the foundation for Christian living.

Today we resume a study in Romans that we taught in 2019. Five years ago, we expounded Romans 1-3 verse-by-verse with 35 messages. Those are available on our YouTube channel for anyone who wants to review them.i Romans is a book that cannot by properly understood without giving detailed attention ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, 1 Corinthians 15:10, Romans 3:20-31, Romans 10:3-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

How To Recognize A Hypocrite

Contributed by John Wright on Jul 6, 2007

Describes the marks of a hypocrite with scriptures.

HOW TO RECOGNIZE A HYPOCRITE …… A Hypocrite …. 1/ Lives for the praise of others, instead of pleasing the Lord Matt 6:2, 5, 16 2/ Puts on a show of righteousness, but their heart isn’t in it Matt 15:7, 23:25, 27 3/ Has a Legalistic view of the Christian life & how others should live it Matt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Hey! A Christian Can’t Do That! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 30, 2014

There are things we face in life that do not fall neatly into the right or wrong categories. There are some things we’re faced with, some areas of conduct that the Bible really doesn’t address. That’s what Paul is addressing.

INTRODUCTION Open your Bibles, please, to Romans 14. Today I want to talk about, “Hey! A Christian Can’t Do THAT!” I heard about a guy who crossed the street in front of his house to go to the mailbox and get the mail. And after he got the mail he was walking back across the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Fight For Harmony Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006

The title is a bit humorous, but that is how a lot of churches are. Fighting for harmony. This sermon looks at how to make harmony or unity naturally happen in your church.

The Fight for Harmony! Satan on vacation Non-working churches don’t scare Satan Lack of harmony Bickering over the use of musical instruments Division negates evangelism Php. 4:7; Ga. 5:15 Why were verses like this written? Because of poison Poisons affect on the body James 3:6-12 Greatest ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Testament Legalism Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Aug 17, 2020

Message expounds Philippians 3:1-7 explaining the problem of Legalism as defined by the New Testament. The ceremonial law in the Old Covenant was fulfilled in Christ and is not required of believers. The moral law is reiterated in the New Covenant.

We are in a study of Philippians. Our text today is Philippians 3:1-7. Last week we talked from that text about the value of warnings. God warns us because He loves us. Like a loving parent He guides us away from danger into a meaningful life of blessings. To despise God’s warnings is one of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:16-17, 1 Kings 18:28, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Revelation 21:1-8, Colossians 2:16-17, Acts 18:21, Romans 10:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Your Life's New Ambitions

Contributed by Jeffrey Samelson on Apr 5, 2004

Paul shows us godly ambition, which is focused on Christ

Fifth Sunday in Lent — March 28, 2004 Christ Lutheran Church, Columbia, MD Pastor Jeff Samelson Philippians 3:8-14 Your Life’s New Ambitions I. Know Christ II. Pursue the Prize III. Keep Your Eyes on the Finish Line Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Found Innocent Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 8, 2001

This is part four in a series on Galatians.

The Triumph of Grace “Found Innocent” June 18, 2000 This Morning’s Text – Galatians 2:15-21 “We are Jews by nature and not sinners from among the Gentiles; nevertheless knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the Law but through faith in Christ Jesus, even we have believed in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

I Am. . .the Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 25, 2006

A series exploring the seven miracles, and seven "I Am" statements in the Gospel of John. This message reflects on Jesus statement that "I am the bread of life."

(Preview flow of sermon series – Miracles w/ “I Am” statements) Pick-up the reading in John 6:15 (read through verse 27). Jesus hasn’t made the significant “I am. . .” statement yet at this point, but He is leading up to it and has begun to refer to this food that endures forever. This thing ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-59

Denomination: Wesleyan

"In Name Only"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 20, 2007

Nominal Christians are really no Christians at all...but you might think they are if you can’t read the signs.

“Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves! Or do you not recognize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you—unless indeed you fail the test?” Over the last couple of months in our church we have spent a great deal of time talking about false teachers. We were ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Orthodox

Remedy Part 2: The Remedy For Weakness Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Apr 20, 2009

None of us are as strong as we like to think we are. The remedy is a personal relationship with God. This sermon explores how a relationship with God REALLY works.

REMEDY The Remedy for Weakness Icebreaker: Bluefishtv: “A Man Fell in a Hole” Intro: Now, we could just about pray and go home right there. Because that’s the message today. But I won’t. Sorry. -Several of you here this morning made commitments to Jesus last Sunday, either a first time ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Remember Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 16, 2009

How can this great book on leadership end this way? This chapter is a reflection on everything that has gone on up until this point. But it’s not a rose-colored reflection. It is an honest look at how quickly the remnant fell away and it demands an hones

That was a lot to read, so I want to briefly give you an overview of what’s going on here. Sometime, either before the chapter, or after verse 3, Nehemiah leaves town to fulfill the promise he made to the king back in chapter 2. We don’t really know exactly how long Nehemiah was gone. It could ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Simplicity Versus Complexity

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

We need to see that the primary problem of the Pharisees was that they were too religious. Some people go bad because of their vices, and others because of their virtues.

Human nature loves to magnify the minute and give significance to the insignificant by the simple method of stretching the truth. An army cook, for example, feed a mob of men with scrambled eggs, and then he sat down and wrote to his girl friend: "Dearest, for two hours shells have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

No Other Gospel Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Apr 9, 2024

Addressing the false doctrines Paul dealt with and some that exist today

No Other Gospel Galatian’s Series CCCAG 4-7-24 -Scripture- Galatians 1:1-10 Introduction Today we are going to begin a new series focusing on the book of Galatians. However, I want to put out this warning- For this message, I will be dealing with some things that are of an adult nature later in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10, Ephesians 2:8, 1 Corinthians 6:9-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Four Church Members We Need

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Apr 27, 2004

To strengthen the membership in their responsibility as members.

PP0435 DATE FOUR CHURCH MEMBERS WE NEED! Acts 2:41 Ac 2:41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls. (KJV) INTRODUCTION: Every Baptist Church seeks for new members. It is through the incoming of new members ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41

Denomination: Baptist