Sermons on Legality Verses Liberty:

Ecclesiastes Chapter Six Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 1, 2025

What if there was no God - what would life be like? It would be meaningless - Meaningless.... The book of Ecclesiastes looks at life from the view that there in no God. This is a verse by verse look into chapter six of Ecclesiastes.

Ecclesiastes Chapter Six Ecclesiastes 6:1 (NASB) There is an evil which I have seen under the sun and it is prevalent among men— Here seems a condition which is common to all men. This verse needs to be considered with verse two. The condition is that man gains riches, wealth and honor – yet he ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 6:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ecclesiastes Chapter Seven Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Feb 10, 2025

What if there was no God - what would life be like? It would be meaningless - Meaningless.... The book of Ecclesiastes looks at life from the view that there in no God. This is a verse by verse look into chapter seven of Ecclesiastes.

Ecclesiastes Chapter Seven Ecclesiastes 7:1 A good name is better than a good ointment, And the day of one's death is better than the day of one's birth. This verse is tied closely with Ecclesiastes 6:12. Is it in this life that we find that our life has been productive? We may think so ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In The Shadow Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2012

The Apostle Paul has repeatedly warned the Galatian churches about getting caught up in legalism. The danger is not only because of what they will do to others or get caught up in with regards to their own lives but there is a danger in what they will tru

The Apostle Paul has repeatedly warned the Galatian churches about getting caught up in legalism. The danger is not only because of what they will do to others or get caught up in with regards to their own lives but there is a danger in what they will truly MISS OUT ON that God has to offer each ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Apostasy & Apostate-Bishops In Churches

Contributed by Aham Igbokwe on Jun 17, 2015

Shouldn’t marriages that are contrary to sound biblical doctrines be rightly, albeit be legally, kept away from the church just as men wittingly keeps out of the ladies in public places and vice versa.

Evil is not yet unmasked and fully revealed nevertheless it seems evil is being emboldened daily in the West and aimed to contain the church of Christ and to censor pure Biblical doctrines. Indeed, it is alas! These wanton affronts on the Church and on pure Biblical doctrines is akin to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:2

Denomination: Apostolic

Johanan The Rabbi Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 18, 2010

A narrative monolouge reply from a Rabbi who was present at the Temple to hear the words of Jesus spoken in Matthew 23. To highlight why Jesus had an issue with the Teachers of the Law and Pharisees, that he was concerned for their legalism.

Matthew 23, 22/08/2010 Jesus was to address the Pharisees and the Teachers of the Law at the Temple. This occurred during the week preceding the crucifixion of Jesus. Jesus mentions seven woes, The Pharisees were a legalistic and separatistic group who strictly, but often hypocritically, kept the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

Denomination: Salvation Army

I Belong To God

Contributed by Larry Grant on Mar 25, 2023

This letter teaches us that as we grow in Christ, we need to be liberated from the legalism of rules and learn to apply Godly principles every day, that we might know how to live, without God treating us like infants. The ability to make decisions wisely is a mark of maturity!

1 Corinthians 6:12-14 (NKJV) “I Belong to God” March 26, 2023 In this first letter to the Corinthians, Paul was writing to immature believers and he asks the question: “Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God?” Paul was simply declaring that before we were saved, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Traveling Songs With The Lord

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 8, 2016

A message centered on Psalms 126 It is a song that has three major movements - a. Verses 1-2 Praise the LORD for all He has done b. Verse 3 - praise the LORD here and now c. Verses 4 - 6 challenges us to create a world of joy and fruitfulness

Scripture: Psalms 126; Isaiah 43:16-21 and John 12:1-8 (Lent Five) A message centered on Psalms 126 It is a song that has three major movements - a. Verses 1-2 remind us to praise the LORD for all He has done for us b. Verse 3 reminds us to praise the LORD in the here and now c. Verses ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Circumcision Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 22, 2024

Using OT Scripture, Paul proves in Romans 4:9-12 that circumcision is not a prerequisite for justification. Justification is by faith alone. Vital principles applicable today are taught in this passage of Scripture.

Intro Romans 4 naturally divides into sections: 1. Justification is by faith, not by works (vv.1-8). 2. Justification by faith is not dependent on ritual (vv. 9-16). 3. The kind of faith that leads to justification is exemplified by Abraham (vv. 17-22). 4. Justification is available now for all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-16, Genesis 15:6, Galatians 6:12, Galatians 3:28-29, Romans 11:1-36, Romans 9:6-7, Luke 3:8, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

The Two Sided Coin

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 12, 2010

Sermon series from the book of Galatians; A verse upon verse study.Key events mentioned: 1. God give the Gentiles the Holy Spirit. (Vs.8) 2. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ brought salvation. (Vs.11) 3. God brought miracles and wonders to the Gentil

The Two Sided Coin Galatians 2:1-10 Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and also took Titus with me. 2 And I went up by revelation, and communicated to them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to those who were of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Work In Philippi Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 9, 2017

The remainder of chapter 16 concerns Paul’s work in Philippi. It falls into four separate scenes. Verses 11-15 relates the group’s (Paul, Silas, Mark, and Timothy) journey to Philippi and the conversation of a prominent woman named Lydia. Verses 16....

January 28, 2015 By: Tom Lowe Title: The Work in Philippi (16:11-40) Part 1: Founding a Church with Lydia (16:11-15; KJV) 11 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Controversy Of Zion

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jun 15, 2007

This verse in Isaiah, is one of them. “For it is the day of the LORD’S vengeance, and the year of recompences for the controversy of Zion.”

The Controversy of Zion. There are many verses, that come to my mind, being significant to todays world. This verse in Isaiah, is one of them. “For it is the day of the LORD’S vengeance, and the year of recompences for the controversy of Zion.” Many people are extremely interested in Biblical ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 34:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Artificial Intelligence (A. I.)- Part 1

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on May 6, 2024

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” - American Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776.

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” - American Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776. “Everyone has the right to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 8:11-13, Amos 5:24

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit Of The Law Part 1

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 27, 2023

Who better to give a commentary on the Old Testament than it's author, Jesus? Let's look at the Spirit of the law in Matthew 5.

The best commentary on the Old Testament is by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. In each case we learn several things, 1) the Spirit of the law, 2) our utter failure to live up to it, and 3) our need for forgiveness and mercy. Let’s begin to understand the intent of the law by its author. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Salvation, Part 1 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Oct 12, 2025

Salvation is about far more than fire insurance – but it must start with being reborn; with being devoted to the things OF God, because if you've been made new, that is all that should matter TO you!

John, Part 10 Series: The Truth About Salvation, Part 1 John 2:23 – John 3:10 - Welcome to Seasons – intro – we are grateful you’re here today; dismiss children -- RE: Thursday: What questions do you have? Let’s dive in together! - Today we begin new series, “The Truth about Salvation”, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:23-25, John 3:1-10, Romans 8:5-6, 1 Peter 3:21, Romans 5:12, Romans 8:16, 1 John 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 6.3 - Marriage And Calling Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 25, 2019

The apostle builds on the principle stated in verse 7, that is, “Every man hath his proper gift of God, one after this manner, and another after that.”

December 13, 2012 Commentary on First Corinthians By: Tom Lowe Topic #6: Questions Concerning Marriage, 1 Corinthians 7.1-7.40 Lesson ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

Denomination: Baptist