Sermons on Letter Of Law:

Legalism Versus Love

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

We are in a world of great religious competition. We will all tend to follow one of these two strategies: The legalistic or the loving, the rule book power, or relationship power.

We live in a world where competition is a master motive. When the news reach Russia in 1945 that the United States dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Stalin ordered secret scientists to find a way to catch up to the U.S. Andrei Sakharov was only 24 years old then, but his brilliant mind was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20

The Dangers Of Letting Culture Affect How We Read The Bible Series

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 3, 2019

Should we allow culture dictate how we interpret God's Word? While most Christians would resoundingly say NO, culture often dictates what and how we read the Bible.

God’s Word is Truth! Psalms 119:1-8 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Blessed are those who believe so strongly in God’s word being true that they are not only willing to meditate day and night on His statues but are also willing to become living sacrifices by walking ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8, 2 Timothy 4:3-4, Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Set Free Mindset

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 16, 2020

God did what the law could not.

A SET FREE MINDSET. Romans 8:1-5. “Then-now-no” begins the Greek of this wonderful chapter of God’s Book. This firm negation placed right at the beginning of the sentence serves to emphasise the absolute impossibility of there ever being any “condemnation” - to whom? “To those in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That It May Go Well With You And Your Children Series

Contributed by Rev.v.p Isaac on Jun 2, 2016

God is a God of seasons and cycles - and we are now entering a time that he has designated for huge blessings to be poured out into our lives. You can feel it….you can sense it in the spirit….

“Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes, and his commandments, which I command thee this day, that it may go well with you, and with thy children after thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth, which the Lord thy God giveth thee, for ever.” [Deut.4: 40 KJV] “It ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:40

Denomination: Charismatic

The Problem Of Sin Is Worse Than We Thought

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Apr 5, 2017

We underestimate the power and the gravity of sin. This message seeks to show from Romans 7 and Genesis 3 the ways that sin wars against us. Yet God is more than able to overcome sin's power through Jesus Christ.

Introduction - Our Society does not take sin seriously. You don’t often hear people publicly admitting to sin. I’ve made a mistake, I should have done that better When we look at ourselves with honesty, we admit that we don’t take sin seriously We make allowance for it in our lives We think that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-12

The Missing Climax Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

Relationship, the law, bitterness

THE MISSING CLIMAX Luke 15: 25-32 (p 740) Aug. 7, 2011 INTRODUCTION: I bought a murder mystery book last year to take with me on a trip...It was a Sue Grafton book called "P" is for Peril. I bought it used at a bookstore...I like Sue Grafton..She's written these mysteries from every ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Laws Of The Kingdom Pt. 3: The Secrets Of A Healthy Christian Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

Christ explains the new rules of the Kingdom of God.

Laws of the Kingdom Pt.3 The Secrets of a Healthy Christian Sunday, May 21st, 2006 We were visiting with my mother a while back and we were sitting around on a Sunday night and someone saw that the Oscars were on. I had never really watched the Academy Awards for any length of time before and it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Doctrine On Divorce Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 29, 2017

Are Jesus’ statements allowing divorce for infidelity in conflict with biblical statements that seem to forbid it entirely?

Samaria, Galilee Doctrine on Divorce (Genesis 2:23-25, Deut 24:1-4) Matthew 19:1-12, Mark 10:1-12 Let’s begin with a definition of divorce; “A legal dissolution of the marriage relation.” The biblical law regarding divorce is found Deuteronomy 24:1-4: “When a man hath taken a wife, and married ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12, Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

I Came To Fulfill The Law And The Prophets Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2009

A look at why Jesus came to earth in His own words

SERIES: WHAT JESUS SAID ABOUT WHY HE CAME “I CAME TO FULFILL THE LAW AND THE PROPHETS” MATTHEW 5:17-20 INTRODUCTION A young boy was bitterly disappointed at not being cast as Joseph in his church’s nativity play. He was given the minor role of the innkeeper instead. Throughout the weeks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting To The Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 13, 2022

Religion is about keeping and maintaining laws and traditions, but Jesus nullifies these rules and regulations in favor of a relationship, and within that relationship all the laws of God are contained and worked out. It is through this relationship that we can get to the heart of God.

Getting To The Heart Watch on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o5NlL02LPU There is a popular phrase that is used when we want to get to the bottom of something, or of our need to get to the most important aspect of something. We say that we need to get to the heart of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23, Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: Foursquare

Truth

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 8, 2012

A sermon on the importance of truth: Its reality, the ability to know it and the difference it makes.

At one point in the history of the world, truth was very important and people sought to know truth and thereby gain wisdom. It used to be that people who searched after truth were called “lovers of wisdom”: Philosophers (phileo meaning to love, and sophos meaning wisdom). Today, philosophers are ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Methodist

A Meditation On Yahweh's Law Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 23, 2025

Psalm 119:1-8 teaches us that God’s covenant blessing is found in God’s word.

Introduction There were two notable men in Scottish ecclesiastical history with the same name: George Wishart. The first George Wishart (1513 - 1546) was a Scottish Protestant Reformer and one of the early Protestant martyrs who was burned at the stake on March 1, 1546. The second George Wishart ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living Under Grace

Contributed by Leon Dasrath on Aug 12, 2015

Grace is available to everyone,just believe

INTRODUCTION Paul preached last week from Acts 14 which was such an awesome message After the Lord used Paul and Barnabus to perform a miracle the people wanted to worship them When the Apostles told them not to worship but worship Christ, some Jews turned the crowds away from them The result of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-20

Denomination: Charismatic

Examining The Heart Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 12, 2022

With Examining the Heart, the law brings 1) Inward Conviction (Romans 2:17-20), 2) Outward Failure (Romans 2:21-24) and requires a matching of the 3) Inward to the Outward (Romans 2:25-29).

Romans 2:17–29. 17 But if you call yourself a Jew and rely on the law and boast in God 18 and know his will and approve what is excellent, because you are instructed from the law; 19 and if you are sure that you yourself are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness, 20 an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Other

What Law? And What Good Is It?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 11, 2023

Is the Law of the Old Testament good toward our salvation and sanctification, or not?

Sixth Sunday in Course 2023 Today we have an opportunity to reflect on the longest psalm in Scriptures, which is numbered 119. It’s easy to remember three psalms other than the ever-popular 22, “The Lord is My Shepherd.” Psalm 117, “praise the Lord, all you nations” is the shortest psalm, just two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-37, 1 Corinthians 2:6-10, Psalm 119:1-34, 2 Corinthians 3:6, Romans 3:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic