Sermons on legalists: showing 511-525 of 3,299

"Us" - Care To Connect

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Oct 12, 2009

We are called to belong, not just believe

When we think of small groups and sharing, we somehow have this mental idea of a shallow conversation. [Show “Mixed Nuts” video[1]] Of course, we don’t like the opposite either. We don’t want complete strangers to approach us and then share their dark secrets. That would be scary! We also don’t ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Tongue: The Power And Purpose Of Our Words

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 13, 2010

James is presenting practical Christianity. He has told us faith without works is dead. In other words a prayer that doesn't change our practices is powerless. Meeting Jesus changes us permanently and continually. This impacts our works and our words.

Intro: We dive in again to the depths of James practical teaching. He has given us tests and teachings on practical faith in a personal Jesus. Remember that James and Jesus want us to not only be born again of the word but have it to take root in our lives and cause us to trust God more fully ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Spreading The Joy

Contributed by Neil Uebergang on Dec 18, 2012

Every now and then someone becomes inconsolable because of loss and grief or trauma. The question we are going to be considering throughout this message is 'How do we comfort ourselves let alone someone else in the face of increasing amounts of "Joy-Buste

Spreading the Joy 4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Encouraged! Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 5, 2009

Paul’s final theological words to the Romans hold a lot of weight. But in some ways Paul says to ’lighten up!’ when it comes to dealing with people who are different than us in the body of Christ.

We’ve been talking a lot about getting along in a hostile environment. That, to use an old adage, honey attracts more flies than vinegar. To be a compliant citizen of your nation, even when it doesn’t reflect the character of God very well, is a good thing because it allows the spotlight to be on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-33

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Pause That Refreshes: A Fresh Look At The Sabbath Series

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Nov 22, 2009

God has given us a wonderful gift in the Sabbath rest – it is the pause that refreshes. God wants us to keep it holy, rest from work, and do something fun.

THE PAUSE THAT REFRESHES: A FRESH LOOK AT THE SABBATH INTRO TO TOPIC: • Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out? Overloaded? Overwhelmed? Stressed out? • If you answered yes to any of those questions, then today’s message is for you. • Liza and I just returned from a week long sabbatical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: *other

Exposing The Spirit Of The Pharasee

Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on Mar 26, 2010

Exposing the truth of the way of the master

OPENING STORY: “I heard (this story) from a man who works with the down-and-out in Chicago: he stated A prostitute came to me in wretched straits, homeless, sick, unable to buy food for her two-year-old daughter. Through sobs and tears, she told me she had been renting out her daughter – two years ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith, Filth And The Human Heart

Contributed by Craig Condon on Apr 14, 2015

The marginal people storm into the church, insisting that the church should live up to the pattern offered by Jesus. They rock the boat, and in so doing they force the church to remember its reason for being.

There is a story of a group of the very pious who are waiting in heaven for judgment. As they are waiting and complaining about the wait, they begin to see some of the “sinners” they knew on earth coming into the waiting room: a corrupt politician, an itinerant woman who had been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-28

Denomination: Anglican

Spong Vs Spong, Part 2

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 22, 2020

Are the scriptures the word of God? Can we believe the scriptures? What did Jesus believe?

Are the scriptures the word of God? Can we believe the scriptures? What did Jesus believe? Word of the Lord What are the Scriptures? Are they the same as the word of the Lord? Writing that he understood the duration of the Babylonian captivity, Daniel refers to the Scriptures as the word of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4-10, Matthew 22:29, Luke 24:25-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Pride Destroys A Church Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 2, 2023

This is the seventh message in a series we're doing on 1st Corinthians. Today we're talking about how a little leaven will leaven the whole lump, and how Church discipline not only keeps the integrity of a congregation, but how it is actually a loving act to the sinning member.

Text: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 OPEN WITH PRAYER AND THANKSGIVING Now we've been in 1 Corinthians for a while, and we've seen Paul address a few of the issues that were going on in that Church. And I don't know about all you, but I'm thankful that God chose to add this book to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Opposed, Neutral Or Favourable?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

In a university speech class we were taught that every audience contains three groups of listeners: those who will be opposed to what you say, those who are neutral to your position and those who have a favorable disposition toward you or your issues. Whe

1. In a university speech class we were taught that every audience contains three groups of listeners: those who will be opposed to what you say, those who are neutral to your position and those who have a favorable disposition toward you or your issues. When Peter spoke to the Sanhedrin he knew ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:33-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Comfortable Christianity

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 6, 2011

God calls His children to be “on fire” for Him; not to a life of ease and comfort.

Comfortable Christianity June 5, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God calls His children to be “on fire” for Him; not to a life of ease and comfort. Focus Passage: Revelation 3:14-22 Supplemental Passage: And Jesus came up and spoke to them, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Three Simple Rules (3) Series

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

Life is simpler if we follow Wesley’s three simple rules than 615+ laws. Third, stay in love with God

Three simple rules (3) Excerpts taken from the talk (and book) of Bishop Rueben P. Job by the same title John 21: 15-17 Last two week Do no harm Do Good Today = Stay in love with God Wesley says = “Stay in love with God by attending all of the ordinances of God...” All you legalists should ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

#8- Tradeoffs And Joy Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 27, 2015

Who do I need to be cautious of? What is the cost of being a Christian?

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> THIS SERMON AVAILABLE WITH POWERPOINT IN RESOURCE DOWNLOAD! This sermon (and several hundred others) are available for download. > Microsoft Word > Most with handouts More info: www.sermonsubscribe.com or darrellstetler2@gmail.com >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

Wholeness In Christ

Contributed by Dr. Abraham Obadare on Dec 23, 2017

Though we want to perform our christian duties, we must perform them in ways that are acceptable to God, not doing one and leaving the other.

Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ wants us to be whole and balanced in our relationship with Him. In Matt. 5:48 Jesus would say, "Therefore you shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect." I then claim that for this type of relationship that Jesus wants us to have with Him to be ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Entering Forgiveness

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 11, 2021

Where does repentance lead us? Repentance leads us into forgiveness. What does forgiveness mean for us now?

Prelude Where does repentance lead us? Repentance leads us into forgiveness. What does forgiveness mean for us now? Purpose: Let us look at the importance of knowing forgiveness as we live each day. Plan: We will look at Luke 24:36b-48; Acts 3:12-19; and 1 John 3:1-7 focusing on the topic of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48, Acts 3:12-19, 1 John 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible