Sermons on Legalists:

All Mixed Up

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 21, 2023

How do we know where we should make a stand?

A few decades ago, when George Bush was running for president, he visited Bob Jones University. You would not believe the media firestorm that ensued. Some people were outraged that Bush went there at all, while others were astonished that his political opponents made so much of it. Of course, ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:5-15, Ezra 4:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Philip And The Ethiopian Eunuch – Excluded? Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on May 1, 2024

This series is about feeling included. The Ethiopian Eunuch was excluded from the temple for three reasons. He was a stranger. He didn't look like them (black skin). He was a Eunuch.

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40 Since Easter, we have been covering the times Jesus appeared in person to continue to turn the world upside down. To put this passage in context, we need to start with where it is in the account of the early church. It began with everyone hanging out together, all of the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 23:1, Acts 8:26-40, Isaiah 56:3-5, Matthew 19:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Get God To Answer Prayer

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 5, 2024

Last week of f2024 Month of Prayer and Fasting

Background to passage: Last Supper, farewell discourse John 14:1–13 ESV “Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Life Story Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 31, 2025

Paul's Life Story

Acts 26 v. 1 - 32 Paul's Life Story I. Paul’s Company - He Loved The Lost 1 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Thou art permitted to speak for thyself. i. Festus the governor – He had no accusation to write to Caesar against Paul. (25:26) This was a dilemma to him. To send a prisoner to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-32

Denomination: Holiness

Grace And Peace

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Jan 3, 2023

Paul begins every one of his thirteen letters with these words of blessing: “Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” It’s arguably the greatest of all the biblical benedictions, but it goes mostly ignored.

Franklin Roosevelt was greeting guests at the White House one evening as they came through the reception line. He disliked this ritual, however, since everyone always spoke their rehearsed lines without actually listening to what was said. So, feeling mischievous that evening and to test his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-8, Romans 5:1

Kingdom Keys - Leviticus Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Jan 25, 2023

Holiness is the result of Jesus' action to redeem our wicked hearts and the Holy Spirit’s continual interaction with us to guide us to be more like Christ as we listen and obey.

So maybe you’ve heard it said, ‘read your bible’ so you tried the one year plan. You were faithful with the reading plan and then you came to Leviticus. You tried to read it but every time you picked up The Book it got heavier and heavier until you stopped picking it up. You gave yourself an out - ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 10:5, Romans 3:10-12, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23, Romans 12:1-2, 1 Peter 2:5, Leviticus 11:44, Leviticus 19:2, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Righteousness Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 31, 2023

It is Jesus Christ in whom we place our faith. This righteousness of God is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe.

The Righteousness of God Romans 3:20-26 What is your response to “the righteousness of God”. Does it make you excited to know more about God? Are you indifferent about “the righteousness of God”? There was an Augustinian Monk that found the concept of “the righteousness of God” repulsive. He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

An Act Of War

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 15, 2023

Have a good Thanksgiving? • Turkey or ham debate? • Turkey, ham, goat debate? • Venison or bacon debate? Both please!

You don’t need to answer these questions out loud. I’m going to ask you to be honest with yourself: • Do you ever grow tired of hearing sermons about Christmas? • Do you kind of glaze when you know you are about to hear the same story you’ve heard so many times? • On the flipside, what was the most ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7, Revelation 12:1-17

Get Out Of The Way PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

Explore God's immense love and protection, the consequences of disobedience, and the importance of stepping aside to let God's will unfold in our lives.

Good morning, family! Today, we're going to dive deep into a powerful passage from the book of Matthew and get a good, hard look at God's overflowing love, His protective nature, and yes, even the consequences that come with disobedience. We'll also explore how sometimes, our best move is to simply ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37

Topics: God's Love, God's Protection

Be Holy PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

The sermon's main point is to explore the meaning of living a holy life in obedience to God, following Jesus' example, and relying on the Holy Spirit, as it is not an optional extra but an essential part of our Christian walk.

Good morning, church family! If you've got your Bibles with you, let's open them to 1 Peter, chapter 1, verses 13 through 16. Today, we're going to talk about what it means to live a holy life in obedience to God, following the example of our Lord Jesus Christ, and leaning on the power of the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Topics: Holiness

Break Up Your Fallow Ground PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 2, 2023

This sermon encourages self-examination of our hearts and commitment to God, using Hosea 10 as a mirror to reflect our spiritual state and need for reformation. Key

Good morning, beloved. It is indeed a joy to stand before you today. Together, we stand on the precipice of a new week, a new dawn, filled with promise and potential. This is a day that the Lord has made, and we are here to rejoice and be glad in it, to bask in the warm glow of His love, and to ...read more

Topics: Hard Heart

Conscience And Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 15, 2023

This sermon explores acceptance, faith, judgment, and our belonging to the Lord, emphasizing Christ as our King in life and death.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy to be here with you today, in the presence of our Lord, to share a message from His Word. We are gathered here, not as strangers or acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, bound together by a love that surpasses understanding. Before we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-9

Topics: Conscience

Hope Is Here - Hope For The Weary Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of finding rest and hope in Jesus amidst our busy lives, emphasizing the importance of grace and community in achieving a balanced life.

I want to welcome everyone on this Back to Church Sunday. Today, there are churches all over the country that are making an intentional effort to invite their communities to join them for worship. Coming off a year when many churches have not been able to worship in person the way they would like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, Galatians 6:2

Topics: Healthy Living, Unmerited Grace, Community Support

Sermon Series: Hope Is Here

Love Is Better Than Liberty Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 31, 2014

A tightrope is a picture of Christian liberty with legalism on one side and unrestrained license on the other. But somewhere in between the two is the beautiful tightrope of balance, and the balance bar for a Christian is love.

INTRODUCTION I invite you to open your Bibles to Romans 14. We’re going to start reading at verse 13. You remember last week, I started the message by holding a gold earring to my ear and some of you thought, well there’s nothing wrong with a guy wearing an earring. But others of you, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

When Shall We Be One?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 9, 2004

Truth separates so we need a scorecard and denominations until we are Raptured.

We sing the songs of Zion saying that we are one in the Spirit and one in the Lord and while we are marching we are not divided all one body we, but in practice we are not. We sing the ideals and walk in the stark reality. Paul emphasizes in Ephesians 4:4-6 the unity and oneness of the Church ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: Baptist