Sermons on Legality Verses Liberty:

Pitfall Of Pietism Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 26, 2011

We must rely on grace alone, through faith alone. Works fail, grace produces Christ life in us.

Introduction The title of this message out of Romans chapter 3 is “The Pitfall of Pietism.” For the sake of clarity and sharp delivery of this message, allow me to offer a working definition of what I mean by pietism. According to the Evangelical Dictionary of Theology pietism is: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-28

Denomination: Christian Church

Freedom Because Of Christ Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 29, 2013

Because of God’s grace, mercy and forgiveness you are free from 3 things: the letter of the Law, legalism of men, lusts of this world. (Acts 15:22-29)

Freedom Because of Christ Acts 15:22-29 Introduction Church this morning is a little different; but sometimes different is good -- Sometimes we need to knock the dust and do something new -- The same old becomes a routine; and this morning is def not routine This passage is a great ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:22-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Answering The First-Century "karens" He Encountered Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 13, 2025

All of them were survivors, in the strict sense, each party with its own quirks. The Pharisees stood behind the Law.

Friday of the Fifteenth Week in Course 2025 Have you ever wondered just why it was that the Pharisees, who seemed to be everywhere Jesus went, were such prigs? These days we might even call the “Karens,” although I’ve known real Karens and they weren’t so judgmental as the Pharisees. I think the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-8, Luke 9:3, Psalm 116:12-18, Exodus 11:10, Exodus 12:1-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Drop It Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Apr 3, 2022

I stand before you this morning a condemned man … every bit as guilty as that poor woman caught in the act of adultery. I don’t know whether or not Jesus wrote their sins in the sand but He certainly knows my many sins and I do know that my sins were swept away that day on the cross.

[Pick up little stone.] Yeah … there’s been a lot of jokes about the risk I’m taking by handing out stones before the sermon. Look at the stone in your hand. Yeah … getting hit by a rock this size could hurt … especially if it hit me in the head or hit me in the eye or something, amen? I guess ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12, Exodus 20:14, Exodus 20:16, Matthew 5:17, Matthew 5:20, Leviticus 19:15-18, Romans 14:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus The Controversialist Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 17, 2023

Mark portrays Jesus as strong and bold as He dealt with spiritual controversies "head on." In this section of Mark, he grouped together four incidents that showed how Jesus faced the controversies and taught the truth. We need to ask ourselves if we are more like Jesus or the Pharisees.

A. Let me begin with a question: when you try to picture Jesus in your mind, how do you picture Him? 1. Do you picture Him being gentle, meek and loving? Certainly, He was all those things. 2. But Jesus also had other characteristics and other sides to Him. 3. When we read the Gospel accounts, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

First Timothy Chapter One Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 9, 2018

This is a verse by verse study of First Timothy chapter one.

1 Timothy Chapter 1 (What you will find here are my notes from a Bible Study I am attending on 1 Timothy. I hope they will prove helpful. AMP – Amplified Bible. MSG – Message Bible. BBE – Bible in Basic English. The main text I am using is the New American Standard Version.) GREETING 1Ti ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-20, 1 Timothy 1:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Door Of Works Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 7, 2004

This is the 1st sermon in the series,"Unlocking The Doors To Freedom". We are saved by grace, not works.

Series: Unlocking The Doors To Freedom [#1] THE DOOR OF WORKS Galatians 1:1-10 Introduction: As we begin a new series in Galatians, I want us to realize that we are free in Christ. There are many doors that block the way to enjoying our freedom that we have in Christ- This morning we are going ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

If You Will....he Will

Contributed by Rick Young on Jul 27, 2004

Why so many feel trapped within sin and bondage that they cannot escape. What are you really willing to do to be free?

“If my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land”. 2nd Chronicles 7:14 I believe this is one of the most important scriptures God has taught me ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prisoners In Paradise - Exodus From Egypt Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 16, 2008

Sin will take you farther than you want to go. Sin will keep you longer than you want to stay. Sin will cost you far more than you want to pay. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, and PowerPoint.

Prisoners in Paradise Exodus 1:1-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PrisonersParadise.html Sin is a place. It’s a place you can go. It’s not just an action or an occurrence, it is a conscious journey you make and it doesn’t take long to arrive at the place of sin. It often becomes a place of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Fourth Of July - Love Of God And Country

Contributed by Al Schifano on Jul 5, 2008

The Star Spangled Banner and the Word of God, a reflection

• In today’s Gospel of Matthew, Jesus says: “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.” • The base of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Catholic

What's In It For Me

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jul 8, 2008

Exploring the benefits of Jesus’ Resurrection

What’s in it for me? – 1Tim.4:8 Resurrection Sunday 27th Mar ‘05 There’s something in this (Christianity) for me – Lk.22:35; Phil.3:1ff. I’m not in this “Christianity” thing for nothing – Mk.10:28ff. Jesus didn’t come to planet earth for religion – 2Tim.3:5. He came that man would have a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Desperation And Deliverance

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 27, 2008

“People are more interested in seeing what God is doing in your life than hearing what God has done in your life”

*This sermon needs to be read with the notes on Matthew 9. This is found under Scripture reading for Desperation and Deliverance sermon* Title: Desperation and Deliverance Theme: “People are more interested in seeing what God is doing in your life than hearing what God has done in your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-38

Denomination: Church Of God

Scripture To Desperation And Deliverance

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 27, 2008

“People are more interested in seeing what God is doing in your life than hearing what God has done in your life”

*This is the scripture reading for Desperation and Deliverance sermon* Works as a great introduction. Shows insight and the connection between the whole chapter 9 of Matthew. Scripture to Desperation and Deliverance Mat 9:1-38 (1) So He got into a boat, crossed over, and came to His own ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-38

Denomination: Church Of God

Joy Comes In The Morning Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 13, 2011

Sadness and mourning come before joy. What is God’s joy? What is our true joy?

Joy Comes in the Morning – February 13, 2011 – CATM Anniversary Well…Happy Anniversary to Church at the Mission! Hard to believe it’s been 13 years since we formally launched as CATM. Actually we didn’t have a name when we started. Two different members of the mission’s Development department ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Touch That Sets Us Free

Contributed by James Hayden on Oct 30, 2006

You can’t be bound, if you’ve been touched

THE TOUCH THAT SETS US FREE MARK 5: 25-29 25) And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years, 26) And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse, 27) When she had heard ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-29

Denomination: Baptist