Sermons on Levirate Law:

Love's Law Fulfilled Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 27, 2025

Stephen

Acts 6: 8 -15 Love's Law Fulfilled 1. The Work The Vessel - 8 And Stephen, The Virtue - full of faith and power, The Victory - did great wonders and miracles among the people. 2. The Warfare Religous Opposition - 9 Then there arose certain of the synagogue, Rigorous Opposition - ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Holiness

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

Man's Law Vs God's Grace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

This sermon's main point is to understand that we are justified by faith in Jesus Christ, not by the works of the law, and to appreciate the power of God's grace and the limitations of legalism.

Good morning, family! Today, we're diving into the heart of Paul's letter to the Galatians, where we'll explore themes of faith, grace, and the limitations of legalism. As we set the stage, let's remember the words of A.W. Tozer, a respected Christian author, who said, "Faith, as Paul saw it, was a ...read more

Topics: Alive, Christ

Are Christians Required To Obey The Law Of Moses? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 18, 2023

This sermon explores the transition from the Old Covenant of law to the New Covenant of grace through Jesus Christ's fulfillment of the law.

Good morning, dear friends. I trust the Lord has been your strength and your shield this past week. As we gather together in His name, let's take a moment to draw our hearts closer to His word, His promises, and His unending love for us. We gather here today to discuss an important and powerful ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:4, Galatians 3:23-25, Ephesians 2:15, Galatians 6:2

Topics: Christians And The Law

The Law Vs. Grace Vs. Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 7, 2025

God’s promises are received by faith, not by our efforts; grace, not performance, secures our acceptance and hope in Christ.

Some of us walked in today with lists—mental ledgers of what we did right and where we fell short. We carry them like heavy backpacks. We whisper, “Maybe if I try harder, God will be pleased.” And our hearts grow tired, tight, and tentative. Then we come to Romans 4 and hear a fresh breeze blow ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-16

Topics: Grace, Gift

The Words

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 13, 2014

A look again at the 10 commandments - (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

The book of Deuteronomy is a series of farewell sermons from Moses to the Israelites: • In these sermons he urges the people to love God, obey his laws; • And follow the leadership of Joshua. • The Jews call this book the “haddeborim”, which means "the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:1-33

Denomination: Brethren

Pisidian Antioch: Paul's Sermon & The Reaction Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 22, 2017

A very obvious change may be observed here in the relations of Barnabas and Paul. Until now Barnabas has always occupied the first rank. It has been "Barnabas and Saul". But now the whole mission, including Barnabas, is described as “Paul and his company

September 5, 2014 By: Tom Lowe Title: Part-1 Pisidian Antioch: Paul's Sermon & the Reaction (13:13-52) Part 1: verses 14-31 Part 2: verses 32-37 Part 3: verses 38-41 Part 4: verses 42-52 PART 1: VERSES 14-31 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:14-52

Denomination: Baptist

Refusing God's Grace

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Mar 12, 2023

Heb. 12:14-29 tells us how important it is to trust God's grace and to see that others do not miss the grace of God It also gives us good side by side comparison of the Mosaic Law and the Gospel and why grace is so special.

Refusing the Grace of God. By Joe Mack Cherry I. Introduction A. The Pull of the Old Law 1. Many of the first century Jewish converts struggled with the freedom that the New Law provided. 2. Grace was a foreign concept to these people; the law was strict, rigid, and it had been a way of life ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

33. Fulfilling The Old Covenant Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 5, 2018

Jesus fulfilled the Old Covenant on behalf of the unfaithful Israelites

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 33 – FULFILLING THE OLD COVENANT] 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 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-5, Leviticus 26:12, Hebrews 10:1-10, John 5:39, Matthew 5:17, Colossians 2:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

If It Can’t Save Us, Why Did God Give The Law?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Oct 31, 2017

This sermon answers two big questions: 1. Why do I need the Law to make me aware of my sin? 2. Why would I want the Law to make me aware of my sin?

A Question: “If it can’t save us, why did God give the Law?” - Romans 3:19-20. - To clarify as we begin: when Paul here speaks of the Law, he has in mind the Mosaic Law given to Israel by God. - By extension, we could make similar point about the truth of God generally. - The Law does not save ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Still At Work! – Ruth, Part 7 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 28, 2022

In the darkest days, time of Judges (Ruth 1:1), God was at work. Will you trust Him to be at work in your life today? Or, will you continue to do things your way, hoping it’ll all work out? That is really what this series comes down to … knowing God still has a plan!

“God is still at work!” – Ruth, Part 7 Ruth Sermon Series, Part 7 Ruth 4:1-22 Serious about Israel? See Michelle for an info package with reg forms Deposit due by Jan 8 … $500 per person. Introduction - How have we gotten to this point? - “Sometimes when you abandon God, your life ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22, Deuteronomy 25:7, Romans 8:28, Psalm 28:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Old Testament Law And The New Testament Christian Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 22, 2015

Paul said in Romans 6:14, “we are not under law but under grace”. So does that mean the law has no value to us? If we think because we are a Christian under the new covenant we don’t have to pay any attention to the old covenant we are mistaken.

“OLD TESTAMENT LAW AND THE NEW TESTAMENT CHRISTIAN” Matthew 5:17-20 INTRODUCTION: (‘I tell you the truth’-first instance we find this phrase is in Mt. 5). We might think that because we are a Christian and under the new covenant, as I talked about last week in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Judah And Tamar

Contributed by Paul Long on Feb 21, 2003

Narrative preaching of the story of Judah and Tamar

JUDAH AND TAMAR Genesis 38 Introduction: I’ve been a Christian for 20 years now and I want to say that I have never heard the story of Judah and Tamar preached or taught. Every story and major character of this first book of the Bible is taught - from the stories surrounding Adam and Eve, Noah, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11, Genesis 38:1-30

Denomination: Brethren

Give Me A Break!--A Mother's Day Of Finding Release In God's Sovereignty

Contributed by Steve Miller on Jan 4, 2005

Mothers can find release in the Sovereignty of God even when they are unsure of their wayward children and doubt their effectiveness as a parent. This story of Tamar puts a new spin on Mother’s Day.

Give Me a Break! Finding Release in the Sovereignty of God Steven A. Miller Mother’s Day May 13, 2001 It was told to me that for my Mother’s Day message, I should make the mothers feel very honored and special; that I should esteem them. And while that may be true for many here today as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:27-30

Denomination: *other

Walking With Confidence Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001

Four ways to walk the spiritual life with confidence.

Learning to drive can be a very scary experience, especially for the parent who’s teaching his or her 15 year old to drive. But sometimes we forget how hard it is for the new driver, who’s suddenly introduced to a whole new world that the rest of us take for granted. New drivers start out lacking ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational