Sermons on Letter Of The Law:

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

The Battle Within Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 7, 2017

Paul addresses the Christian's battle with indwelling sin.

Tommy Lasorda, the former Los Angeles Dodgers manager, once described his battle with bad habits: “I took a pack of cigarettes from my pocket, stared at it and said, “Who’s stronger, you or me?” The answer was me. I stopped smoking. Then I took a vodka martini and said to it, “Who’s stronger, you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

Justification Is By Faith Alone Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 13, 2018

Paul answers the question: According to the gospel, how can ungodly sinners be justified by a holy God? He begins by saying that the righteousness of God has been revealed apart from the law. This means that a plan or program has been revealed by . . .

Justification is by Faith Alone Romans 3:21–31 21 But now the righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, We now come to the heart of the Letter to the Romans, when Paul answers the question: According to the gospel, how can ungodly sinners ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Die

Contributed by Julius Everett Sr. on Dec 31, 2002

Delivered from the curse of the Law

Delivered from Under the Law It’s Time to Die! Romans 7:1 6 Highland Avenue SDA Church March 9, 2002 All through the history of the Christian church there has been a great argument about Romans chapter seven. Men like Origen, Wesley, the great scholar Wyse, Moffat, the British scholar, C.H. Dodd, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Adventist

What Christ’s Fulfillment Means For You - Matthew 5:17-18 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Jul 27, 2024

How do you know what parts of the Old Testament law apply to you today? Why do we still obey the law prohibiting adultery but not the laws concerning stoning certain people to death?

Matthew 5:17 "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them. 18 I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not the smallest letter, not the least stroke of a pen, will by any means disappear from the Law until ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-18

Who's Your Momma? Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 17, 2020

When preaching through Galatians, many pastors either just mention this section or skip over it altogether. Why? Because it is a hard section to preach! It’s theologically deep and I’ve had to work hard to be able to explain in a way that we can all understand.

Dance Lessons: A Passionate Plea from a Pastor Galatians 4:8-20 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 4-19-2020 Redeemed and Adopted Last week, we celebrated Easter in a very different way but the resurrection of Jesus Christ was still celebrated all over the world by billions of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Go Under The House! Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 10, 2011

What do you rely on for how you behave? That might seem like a simple question but who and what influences you can mean the difference between relying on your own abilities or falling on the grace of Jesus. The answer is simple: die!

We start out so well. We come to believe that Jesus is the Messiah and we’re filled with excitement and that “first love” feeling. Once the realities of the flesh with dwell with and the world we dwell in begin to sink in—we face a fork in the road of our Christian maturity. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Is Freedom Really Free?

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 2, 2011

Exposition of 1 Corinthians 8 regarding three truths about Christian Liberty

Text: 1 Cor 8:1-13, Title: Is Freedom Really Free? Date/Place: NRBC, 5/1/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Read an excerpt from the Georgia Driver’s Manual. Talk about whether or not we are really free. But for the sake of argument, let’s say we are. But there’s a cost if we want ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

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

When Conflict Contends With Relationship Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

How to work towards forgiveness and reconciliation among Christians in community

Beginning a new series today… “You Asked For it”… Desire is to let God speak to some of the needs that you help identify… either because topics that you find challenging… or needs that you are facing. Explain: Some of the top most noted themes are being developed into series that will follow the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking It Out Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 21, 2009

But as noted… we often find ourselves in tensions between two feelings … the tension between a spirit of legalism and a spirit license.

Walking in True Freedom Part 2 – Walking It Out Brad Bailey – July 15, 2007 One question I asked last week…Are you free to do anything you want (if within your means)? Yes… but somehow we sense that’s not the greatest news to hear… it helps us think about what true freedom is… spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:6-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sermon On The Mount (Part Six) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 23, 2019

Up until now in our series we've covered the beatitudes and being salt and light. Today I'll be talking about the law. That was OT stuff; we're NT Christians so why do we need to pay attention to the law? As Christians what's our relation to the law?

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part six) Matt. 5:17-18 Up until now in our series we've covered topics that were somewhat familiar and perhaps more practically applicable than what we'll be looking at today. Today I'll be talking about the law. If you've read through the OT, there may ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-18, Romans 7:7-12, Hebrews 10:1-7, Galatians 3:10-14, Psalm 112:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Death Through Adam, Life Through Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Mar 6, 2013

The Law, Grace, Righteousness

DEATH THROUGH ADAM, LIFE THROUGH CHRIST Romans 5:12-21 (p785) March 3, 2013 INTRODUCTION: Some of my favorite memories in recent years have been mission trips to New Orleans, Joplin, MO. And I am going to share a trip with our amazing students in the Dominican Republic. I love the bonding ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Which Laws And Commandments Do I Need To Follow?

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 21, 2021

What commandments and laws of the Bible does one have to follow?

Which Laws and Commandments do I Need to Follow? Mark 12:18-27 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Mark 12:18 Some Sadducees (who say that there is no resurrection) came to Jesus, and began questioning Him, saying, 19 “Teacher, Moses wrote for us that IF A MAN’S BROTHER DIES and leaves behind a wife AND ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:18-27

Denomination: United Methodist

Murder Mystery Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Nov 24, 2022

Anger is the impulse to strike out - either with words or with actions - at whatever threatens us, or threatens something we value. Anger is an impulse to destruction. Anger is in stark contrast to the commandment to love, which brings life.

Have you ever caught yourself looking at your reflection in a shop window? I have to confess that I sometimes do. I'll wager there's not one person in this room who doesn't take at least one good look at him or herself in the mirror every day. Maybe you don't care much. But you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed