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  • Don McClain avatar

    Gambling – What Does One Really Stand To Lose

    Contributed by Don Mcclain on Jan 22, 2003
    based on 124 ratings
     | 6,101 views

    Legalized gambling is harmful public policy that should be vigorously opposed at all levels.

    INTRODUCTION A. GAMBLING DEFINED Merriam-Webster, - to play a game for money or property American Heritage® Dictionary - To bet on an uncertain outcome, as of a contest. - To play a game of chance for stakes. - To take a risk in the hope of gaining an advantage or a benefit. World Book ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Religious Challenge

    Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003
    based on 39 ratings
     | 5,032 views

    Overcoming religiosity and legalism. (a piecing together of three sermons from sermoncentral)

    The Religious Challenge Mark 7:1-13 Introduction: Christmas phonies My experience with religious phonies Christian legalists made them that way I. Pharisees As Imitations Respected religious leaders Keepers (guardians) of the Law Became a members only club Jesus defines them by 7 ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How Does Legalism Get Us Off-Track Spiritually?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 6, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,992 views

    This message uses Saul’s poorly-conceived rule as an example of how our rules can create major problems.

    - This was a difficult passage to find the “interpretive key” for. How Legalism Starts: He made up a rule that made him feel better. - 1 Samuel 14:24. How Those Around Him Responded: They feared the rule, so they tried to live by it. - 1 Samuel 14:26-28. - v. 26 - There was honey that they ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Lee avatar

    How Satan Is Stealing Christmas

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 29, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,316 views

    This sermon looks at the ways Satan is trying to steal Christmas, from changing the meaning, changing our focus, and legalism.

    How Satan is Stealing Christmas Watch: https://youtu.be/qFiRhHmoPIc Today, I’d like to do something a little different, something that we can have some fun with as we look at the very real prospect of how Satan is trying to steal Christmas. Now is the time of year that all the Hallmark ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

  • Howard McGlamery avatar

    When Grace Battles Legalism -- Grace Wins Every Time

    Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jul 4, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,471 views

    Jesus Christ is the Lord of Liberty. Whatever your bondage is, He can set you free. He takes your slavery and exchanges it for freedom

    When Grace battles Legalism .. Grace wins every time! Galatians 2:1-21 Intro: Join me tonight in Galatians chapter two where Paul continues his defense of grace! Just put it down somewhere: Jesus Christ is the Lord of Liberty! He sets the prisoner free! And I don’t know what has you in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hold Fast Series

    Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 3, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,600 views

    When confronted with false teaching and legalism, we need to Hold Fast to the Gospel of Grace.

    I Timothy #1 Hold Fast CHCC: April 15, 2007 I Timothy 1 INTRODUCTION: In the early 1900’s this ad appeared in a London Newspaper: “Men wanted for a hazardous journey, small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful. Honor and recognition ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jude 2

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,770 views

    A message on Apostasy in the Church focusing on legalism, Balaam’s error, and Korah’s rebellion.

    Dakota Community Church September 14, 2008 Jude 2 Read Jude and Quickly Review Last Week: Jude begins with the standard greeting and then launches into the reason for his writing. 4For certain men whose condemnation was written about long ago have secretly slipped in among you. They are ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

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    Don't Give Up!

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 19, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,149 views

    Message encouraging the people to not give up in the fight against legalized abortion as birth control.

    Don’t Give Up! Galatians 6:9 March 9, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction William Wilberforce was a politician in England during the late 1700’s and early 1800’s. He served in Parliament ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    41. Reconciliation Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 6, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,502 views

    The ultimate goal of atonement is not just to satisfy the legal obligations, it’s the restoration of the relationship

    [IN GOD’S IMAGE 41 - RECONCILIATION] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    62. The Purpose Of The Law Series

    Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 17, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,193 views

    Because of humanity's sin the relationship with God would have to be conducted purely on a legal basis.

    IN HIS IMAGE 62 - THE PURPOSE OF THE LAW This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning with God in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Holiness God’s Standard For All People

    Contributed by Pastor Glen Key on Jul 16, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 20,391 views

    The Word of God in 1 Corinthians 1:30 explains to us that Jesus is our sanctifier and without him we cannot be holy. Some Christians emphasize biblical standards of holiness. Some call this legalism, and unfortunately sometimes it is legalism.

    Holiness to be God’s standard of living for His people. The Word of God in 1 Corinthians 1:30 explains to us that Jesus is our sanctifier and without him we cannot be holy. Some Christians emphasize biblical standards of holiness. Some call this legalism, and unfortunately sometimes it is ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    If It’s Ok, Is It Ok? Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021
     | 3,438 views

    Marijuana. Yes, this is a message prompted by the legalization of recreational marijuana use in our state. How should a believer approach this?

    Question to be asked: OK, now that marijuana has been legalized, is there anything wrong with using it? Intro: I’m driving up Perryville. There, on the right-hand side, there’s a line of people standing out in the cold. I’ve noticed them there since very early on this year, nearly every day. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Called To Freedom

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 4, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,107 views

    The message explores some of the implications of our freedom in Christ, encouraging believers to walk as free people.

    “For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery. “Look: I, Paul, say to you that if you accept circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage to you. I testify again to every man who accepts circumcision that he is obligated to keep the whole ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Falling From Grace Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010
     | 4,586 views

    Speaking on grace has seemed one sided…when you speak of unconditional forgiveness, limitless love, & boundless acceptance. It’s just screaming to be abused and misused... here are three loop-holes:

    Speaking on grace has seemed one sided…when you speak of unconditioned forgiveness and limitless love and boundless acceptance… * The scent of sandal arises when you tell sinners that; “No matter what, God loves you and can forgive you.” or that “No amount of effort and works impresses God any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Sweet The Sound Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,187 views

    What is Grace? “that which brings delight & pleasure” It’s anything that makes God smile! It’s sweeter than the sound of sin, of the law, and of works...

    * What is Grace? Common definition- “unmerited, undeserved favor” o “that which brings delight & pleasure” – anything that makes God smile o Grace is in an unusual category of N/V words-(both nouns & verbs) Love, Joy, Hope, and Faith – both a ‘thing’ and something you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist