Sermons on Legalist:

"Choosing Our King"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

On Palm Sunday Jesus entered as the King, but the crowd was expecting a political revolutionary

Choosing our King...a Palm Sunday message Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts What kind of deliverer did the people of Jerusalem want? On Palm Sunday the crowds were ecstatic with joy at the coming of the Messiah, but why did they so soon afterwards call ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-16, Genesis 21:8

Denomination: Congregational

Hot And Cold Anger Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 10, 2002

Sermon on healing of a withered hand and opposition of Pharisees to Jesus’ ministry. Emphasis on anger, appropriate and inappropriate.

Hot and Cold Anger Mark 3:1-7 (“If Looks Could Kill”) INTRO.: There are really two kinds of anger. There is hot, fiery anger that sometimes becomes belligerent when not held in check. This kind of person rants and raves when he loses control of his temper. Then there is cold anger. I have a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walls Instead Of Bridges

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 4, 2018

Sermon for World Communion Sunday 2018 about people building walls between each other and God.

Walls Instead of Bridges Mark 10: 2 - 16 Intro: Mary Jane Kerr Cornell writes the following in the “Feasting On The Gospels” commentary: “As a preacher’s child I became familiar with the marriage vows at an early age. My father performed the ceremony without notes, so prior to a wedding he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Believe

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Oct 18, 2004

The willful unbelief of the Pharisees disturbed the Lord to the depths of His spirit.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: People refuse to believe that which they don’t want to believe, in spite of evidence. When explorers first went to Australia they found a mammal which laid eggs; spent some time in water, some on land; had a broad, flat tail, webbed feet, and a bill similar to a duck. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

Attitude

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Sep 8, 2004

Do I let my desire to be "holy" overshadow the need to help others.

Both the hummingbird and the vulture fly over our nation’s deserts. All vultures see is rotting meat, because that is what they look for. They thrive on that diet. But hummingbirds ignore the smelly flesh of dead animals. Instead, they look for the colorful blossoms of desert plants. The vultures ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Steadfast

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 6, 2005

Paul’s doctrinal declarations led to practical directives and this chapter’s conclusion was no exception. We will be given new bodies when Christ returns and these bodies will be without disabilities (vv. 52-53). This means that death should no longer be

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: William Carey, the “father of modern missions,” wanted to translate the Bible into as many Indian languages as possible. He established a large print-shop in Serampore where translation work was continually being done. Carey spent hours each day translating Scripture, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-58

Denomination: Baptist

Where The Spirit Of The Lord Is, There Is Freedom Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 27, 2025

Let's explore biblical examples that illustrate the liberating work of God's Spirit.

The Bible teaches that true freedom is found in the presence of God's Spirit. In 2 Corinthians 3:17, the apostle Paul writes, "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom." This profound statement underscores the transformative power of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17, Exodus 3:7-10

What Are You Looking For?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 16, 2005

Our modern world is confusing and at times bewildering. People wander about not really knowing what to do or where to turn. This sermon addresses that need.

What Are You Looking For? John 1: 29 - 42 Intro: Ever feel like you are wandering in the wilderness of this world and feel lost? – Don’t know what you are looking for you just know you haven’t found it. – John and his followers were searching. I. Verses 29 – 31 – “Look, the Lamb of God, . . . ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

They Supply What Is Lacking

Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000

We need to openly receive from Christians of all types in order to attain true fullness in Christ.

"Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you again and supply what is lacking in your faith." (1Th 3:10, NIV) National characteristics are often reflected in the faith of Christians from different cultural backgrounds. For instance, believers from China are remarkable on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Members Only Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

It is the grace of God that SAVES us and SUSTAINS us as we live on mission for Him.

Members Only Acts 15:1-35 We’re just 11 days away from the first day of school in Hamilton County! I know our students are SO excited as they can’t wait to get back to waking up early every morning, completing summer reading assignments, homework, classwork, quizzes, tests, exams. Of course what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Criticism Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 4, 2017

1) God receives Each believer(Romans 14:2–3), because 2) The Lord sustains each believer (Romans 14:4), because 3) The Lord is sovereign to each believer (Romans 14:5–9), and because 4) The Lord alone will judge each believer (Romans 14:10–12).

We’ve just past one of the most contentious events of the year. I’m not referring to Reformation Sunday, but what that date is know by the majority of the population as: Halloween. This morning I’m not here to present an argument if Christians should be engaged in this event or not, but just to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Denomination: Other

Labor And Leisure Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 26, 2021

Jesus went about doing good, but He also stopped and got rest so He could feel good Himself. That is balance living, and that is why the workaholic is out of God's will.

Charlemagne founded great schools of learning even though he could not read nor write. Eliza Peters, an English woman, could also not read or write, but when she died she left her money to buy books for a medical school so that others could advance their learning. You do not have to know how to do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11

Aim To Win Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Oct 22, 2004

Part 5 in the series "Victory In Jesus." If you want to win your inner showdown with sin, you must aim to win. Avoid negative influences. Initiate service to others. Make up your mind to be holy.

AIM TO WIN Victory In Jesus – Part 5 Galatians 5 October 24, 2004 Introduction: In the old days of the Wild West when two people got into a heated fight about something they sometimes had duels. Picture in your mind’s eye two dusty cowboys walking towards each other down main street. It is high ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-26

Keeping First Things First: Resisting Rules Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 15, 2006

Using Colossians 2:11-17 as a basis, Dave looks into the second of three spiritual dangers, this one being religious legalism.

Keeping First Things First: Resisting Rules Jesus, Post-Resurrection part 4 Colossians 2:11-17 Wildwind Community Church May 14, 2006 In the first 10 verses of Colossians Paul confronts a danger that would keep believers from standing firm in their faith – that danger is what Paul called empty ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:11-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

When A Person Turns Away From God Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 31, 2010

What happens when a person turns away from God? Paul tells us what the Galatians lost or became by turning away from God to idol worship. 1- They became enslaved and lost their freedom 2- They became joyless and lost their exuberance

INTRO.- 8Formerly, when you did not know God. Was there ever a time in your life that you didn’t know God? ILL.- I love the cute story about the little boy whose mother just gave birth to his baby brother. While the baby was sleeping in his crib, big brother looks into the crib at his baby ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ