Sermons on Letter Of Law:

Grace At Work 5 (Law & Gospel Review) Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Sep 16, 2012

When we get our understanding of the division of law and gospel wrong, we get everything else wrong as well.

Dakota Community Church September 16, 2012 Grace at Work - 5 Ephesians 4:1-16 As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. 2 Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love. 3 Make every effort to keep the unity ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Mennonite

Slaves By Law – Family Through Faith

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

A look at the privileges of sonship to God that we have through Jesus.

The 1860’s were hard years in MO. Being a “border state,” the civilians of MO were often the victims of abuses by both Union and Confederate troops, not to mention the number of looters who just roamed the countryside and took advantage of the general disarray of the country. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christian Righteousness: Jesus’ Expansion Of The Law Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Mar 3, 2013

Verse by verse study of the book of Matthew: Jesus shows us that the New Testament law actually expands on the Old Testament Law; It is a reminder that God examines our hearts and intents and that sin is not restricted to the external.

The Christian Righteousness: Jesus’ Expansion of the Law Matthew 5:21-32 OUTLINE: The Christian Righteousness: Jesus’ Expansion of the Law Matthew 5:21-32 I. Jesus’ View of Murder (Jere. 17:10, Matt. 15: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-32

Denomination: Baptist

Ezra Priest Scribe Law Expert Teacher

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 24, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Is the hand of the LORD on you because of your own good works? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD's hands is on us because of His own decision, plan and will not of our own choosing therefore we

I. EXORDIUM: Is the hand of the LORD on you because of your own good works? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD's hands is on us because of His own decision, plan and will not of our own choosing therefore we don't deserve it. IV. TEXT: Ezra 7:6 (New Living ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ezra Priest Scribe Law Expert Teacher

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 31, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Is the hand of the LORD on you because of your own good works? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD's hands is on us because of His own decision, plan and will not of our own choosing therefore we

I. EXORDIUM: Is the hand of the LORD on you because of your own good works? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD's hands is on us because of His own decision, plan and will not of our own choosing therefore we don't deserve it. IV. TEXT: Ezra 7:6 (New Living ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Law Of Love- Five Traits Of A Godly Mother

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 13, 2013

Paul emphatically speaks that godly women and men don’t use their freedom in Christ to sin. On the contrary, as a believer you’re called to love and serve others. And then Paul say’s, the whole law is summed up by our love for our neighbor. (Love them, as

The Law of Love- Five Traits of a Godly Mother Galatians 5:13-18NASB  You’ve heard it said, “The hand that rocks the cradle is the hand that rules the world.” (Unknown) When I stopped seeing my mother with the eyes ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

His Law Cannot Make Him Righteous Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 15, 2018

The Jew trusted his law to be all that he needed and the best education he could get. Thus he boasted in the God who gave that law. There is no doubt that many Jews felt they were immune from God’s judgment.

(8) HIS LAW CANNOT MAKE HIM RIGHTEOUS Romans 2:17-24 17 Indeed you are called a Jew, and rest on the law, and make your boast in God, Indeed you are called a Jew, and rest on the law. Israelites who remained in Palestine, or who returned to it after the Babylonian captivity, were designated as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

How Is Jesus’ Way Different From The Law? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 8, 2021

This passage highlights how different what Jesus is bringing is from what the religious teachers were offering. How exactly is Jesus' way different?

THE JEWS' PLAN: 1. THEIR SYSTEM WAS THE LAW. - John 7:21-24. - The miracle that is referred to in v. 21 is almost certainly the healing at the pool of Bethesda (John 5:1-15). John records miracles after that, but that was the miracle that brought out the issue of healing on the Sabbath. ...read more

Scripture: John 7:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

13 The Law Could Not Save From Sin Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on May 30, 2021

This is the 13th of 30 studies on the Book of Romans

Romans 7:13-17 13 Has then what is good become death to me? Certainly not! But sin, that it might appear sin, was producing death in me through what is good, so that sin through the commandment might become exceedingly sinful. 14 For we know that the law is spiritual, but I am carnal, sold under ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:13-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Laws On Servitude (Exodus 21:1-11) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Sep 3, 2022

Do what you have to do to pay the bills (vs. 1-6). And the "law of the daughter," which protects vulnerable women from being mistreated

Laws on "servitude" (Exodus 21:1-11) The past five weeks, we've explored five different rabbit trails connected to Exodus, one way or another. We talked about burnt offerings, and fellowship offerings. Then, we talked about three keys, of sorts, that help us understand how to read ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:1-11

Law, Sin, Forgiveness And Sacrifice--Christ Is The Answer Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 10, 2023

In this we can be confident. In this reality we can know the forgiveness of our sins and offenses.

Saturday of the First Sunday in Course 2023 We are very early in the Church’s liturgical year this week, and we are also reading from the first chapters of Mark’s Gospel, which scholars from the first centuries of the Church have called “a summary of St. Matthew’s.” However it was written, it was ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16, Mark 2:13-17, Romans 8:1-3, Psalm 19:8-10

Denomination: Catholic

Just What Law Is So Precious And Sweet?

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 23, 2024

Christ's last commandment is the one that the psalm is talking about, perfect, tasting sweet, priceless. That command is simply this. “Love one another as I have loved you.”

Friday of the Sixteenth Week in Course What is this Law that is perfect, that refreshes the soul and gives wisdom to the simple-minded? It rejoices the heart, is true and just, and more precious than gold. It tastes sweeter than syrup, or even honey straight from the comb (and I know how tasty ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:18-23, Psalm 19:9-11, Exodus 20:1-17, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Catholic

The Royal Law - James 2:8-9 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Aug 28, 2021

We tend to disguise our sinful favoritism under the guise of loving our neighbor. Favoritism seems like love towards those we favor, but James shows that it’s really a violation of the royal law of love.

James 2:8 If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing right. 9 But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers. The Importance of the Command Is anybody here interested in seeing the most important ...read more

Scripture: James 2:8-9

Obeying God's Health Laws Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Nov 29, 2024

In this sermon, we will explore some of the key health laws found in Scripture and how they can be applied to our lives today.

As believers, we are called to honor God with our bodies, which are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). One way we can do this is by obeying God's health laws, which are found throughout the Bible. In this sermon, we will explore some of the key health laws found in Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 3:17, Exodus 20:8-11, Psalm 103:2-3

613 Commandments Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 16, 2021

How should a Christian approach the Hebrew scriptures? The number of commandments in the Old Testament is usually given as 613. That’s near enough for our discussion. Let’s look at some of them in light of Paul's instructions about the spirit of the law.

How should a Christian approach the Hebrew scriptures? The number of commandments in the Old Testament is usually given as 613. That’s near enough for our discussion. Let’s look at some of them in light of Paul's instructions about the spirit of the law. Such is the confidence that we have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:4-6

Denomination: Baptist