Sermons on Letter Of The Law:

Justice & Fairness (Deuteronomy 25)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 10, 2025

The old covenant is not our covenant, but did God give Israel just and fair laws? Let's look at Deuteronomy 25.

Was God’s law concerned with fairness, animal welfare, just inheritances, and honest trade? How does modern justice compare? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 25. Was there a punishment that deserved forty lashes in ancient Israel? Would that deter certain crimes today? When people have a dispute, they ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Much Obliged

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 23, 2025

Grace, not law, breaks sin’s dominion—freeing us to reckon ourselves new in Christ and live gratefully responsive, not fearfully obligated.

1) When Creativity Comes Back A painter once lost his entire studio to fire. When the smoke cleared, only one painting survived—charred, blackened, half-destroyed. Friends urged him to throw it away. But instead, he set it back on the easel, mixed new colors, and began painting the flames right ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-12, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Love Your Neighbor Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 31, 2025

What would our communities look like if we truly lived this command — to love God and love neighbor — as the greatest law of life?

Greatest Commands #5: Love Your Neighbor Introduction We have been studying Jesus’ response to the question, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” (Mark 12:28). Jesus’ answer: “The most important commandment is this: ‘Listen, O Israel! The Lord our God is the one and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Corinthians Refocus On Christ Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 13, 2013

Opening introduction & background on the letter to 1 Corinthians followed by expository thoughts on verses 1-3 looking at the Apostle Paul the Corinthians and his opening greeting to his beloved family.

1 Corinthians chapter 1:1-3 Refocus on Christ Author Paul - Date : 51-52 AD, Corinth in the Region of Achaia Written probably around 53-55 Ad on his 3rd mission trip from Ephesus. 1Cor 5:9 unknown letter previous to 1, 2 Corinthians. Our first introduction to Corinth in the Bible is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Faith

Contributed by Jonathan Stockton on Jan 5, 2001

During the season to celebrate the birth of our Saviour, I’d like to talk about what the five letters that make up the word FAITH mean to me.

FAITH Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. F Father – Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Our heavenly Father had a plan. On Christmas day we celebrate the birth of Jesus the Christ, the plan. Family – our faith and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

How To Do Church From Now On Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 26, 2004

Paul’s final appeal from 1 Corinthians provides a fitting conclusion to the entire letter and this preacher’s final message at the end of a several year ministry.

Life in the Spirit: How to Do Church From Now to Eternity 1 Corinthians 16:13-14 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO (This was also a concluding sermon of a several year ministry.) Final words should be important words. I recognize that. I think Paul ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Clues To Contentment Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 29, 2006

This is the final in a series of sermons based on Paul’s letter to Timothy as a guide to how the church should behave. This message explores living in contentment with our material condition.

(Opened message with showing of U2 “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” Music Video) Even though that song is now pushing 20 years old, it may more than any other song continue to describe our culture today. A culture littered with people who are searching, running, scaling, looking for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Word Of Warning From The Amen

Contributed by Jack Warford on Oct 11, 2001

Jesus leaves the worst of the letters to the seven churches for last, because they received no commendation for doing what was right. They were a phony church, a church simply playing church.

Jesus leaves the worst of the letters to the seven churches for last, because they received no commendation for doing what was right. They were a phony church, a church simply playing church. It is important for Pastors to remember that this letter was written to us by the Apostle John and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What About Faith And Good Works? (Part 2)

Contributed by Tony Miano on Apr 6, 2001

. In this section of James’ letter, we see an objection stated (v. 18a), the objection challenged (vv. 18b-19), and the objector confronted (v. 20).

What About Faith and Good Works? An Answer to the Skeptic James 2:18-20 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church April 8, 2001 Introduction: A couple of weeks ago I talked about the way James weaved a courtroom drama throughout his writing, in the first half of chapter two. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:18-20

Denomination: *other

Romans--The Credits

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Oct 26, 2009

In closing out a series on the last part of the Letter to the Church at Rome, this sermon examines Paul’s use of personal names and how they tie to some of the themes of the book.

The Name Game Text: Romans 16:1-27 How many of you like to watch the credits at the end of a movie? Wailam gets disgusted with me because I have a tendency to want to stay to the end of the credits in order to find out who performed a particular song used in the soundtrack, to ascertain the general ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-27

Denomination: *other

Remember When? Series

Contributed by Allen James on Sep 29, 2011

Part 1 of 7 in our summer series exploring the letters to the 7 churches in Revelation 2-3. This message takes a deeper look at the testimony of the church at Ephesus.

OPENING: Remember When? examples INTRODUCTION: There is not a PAUSE BUTTON in relationships. Our spiritual heath either strengthens or weakens DAILY. I. The PATTERN of the letters is planned. (Rev 2-3) • 1:20 7 lampstands are 7 churches, actual churches... but they are no more than ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Call To Contend Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 24, 2010

Jude’s letter is a call to contend for the faith once for all delivered to the saints. In today’s lesson we observe the call to contend for truth against heresy.

Scripture Two weeks ago I began a new series of studies on the Letter of Jude, which I have titled, “Contend for the Faith.” The first week I introduced you to the Letter of Jude. I briefly touched on questions that arise whenever we begin a new study of God’s Word, such as: Who wrote the letter? ...read more

Scripture: Jude 3:3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life Under Construction

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 29, 2017

God's holy word is a love letter to us clearly outlining how we are to live our lives. This instruction manual is meant to be read and obeyed for it is our bread.

LIFE UNDER CONSTRUCTION Matthew 7:24-27 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 ILLUSTRATION This illustration focuses on my lack of carpentry skills. The first thing I did was I dressed up in an outrageous outfit. I had coveralls, a wig and a pencil by my ear to make myself ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

In The Almighty Dollar We Trust

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 29, 2019

Our world focuses on more, more, more. Paul, in his letter to young pastor Timothy, coaches contentment, gratefulness, and sharing, building up riches in heaven.

1 Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19 In the Almighty Dollar We Trust People who trap animals in Africa for zoos in the Western world say that one of the hardest animals to catch is the ring-tailed monkey. For the local Zulus, though, it’s fairly simple. They know the monkeys love the seeds of a locally grown ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10, 1 Timothy 6:17-19, Philippians 4:11-13, Hebrews 13:5, Deuteronomy 8:18, Luke 12:15, Matthew 6:19-21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Partnering With Each Other Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 22, 2018

Message 7 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message affirms the necessity of encouraging one another in our desire to live lives pleasing to the Lord.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Serving in Partnership with Each other” I Corinthians 3:1-8a BASIC OUTLINE Address and Introduction (Greeting and Thanksgiving) 1:1-9 I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 A. Reproof concerning divisions 1-4 1. Opening appeal for unity 1:10-17 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-8, Ephesians 4:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance