Sermons on Levirate Law:

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

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 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

Should A Christian Keep The Law? (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 1, 2021

Many Christians are confused as to why Christians keep part of the Old Testament commandments but don't keep others. This series of two messages helps them find answers to their questions.

Today we will tackle the question: Should a Christian Keep the Law? The answer to that question significantly affects the way we live our Christian lives. If I read the Bible with a legalistic mindset, I will live under the bondage of the law—a perpetual effort to measure up and always coming ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-2, 2 Peter 2:12-22, Romans 2:28-29, 1 Corinthians 7:19, James 2:1-18, 1 John 5:2, Galatians 5:1-21, 1 Corinthians 6:9-11, Romans 13:9, John 1:17, Luke 5:36-39, 1 Timothy 4:13-16, John 8:34, Jude 1:4, Hebrews 8:1-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Should A Christian Keep The Law? (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 1, 2021

Why do Christians seem to keep all Ten Commandments except the Sabbath? This message addresses the difference in the way New Testament deals with Old Testament moral versus ceremonial laws.

We are answering the question: Should a Christian Keep the Law? The biblical answer is yes and no. We should keep the moral commandments that are rooted in the immutable nature of God. God is holy. God is a moral being who holds people morally accountable. God does not change. So, the moral ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:36-39, Galatians 1:6-9, Mark 7:14-23, Matthew 5:21-29, Romans 14:4-6, Hebrews 10:24, Acts 20:7, 1 Corinthians 16:1-3, Hebrews 4:1-10, Exodus 20:8-11, Genesis 2:7-18, Galatians 5:1-21, Hebrews 8:1-13, Philippians 3:1-3, Colossians 2:16-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

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

Old Testament Law To New Testament Love

Contributed by Jeremy Long on Mar 3, 2025

A brief walk through the scripture to prove God's Law ultimately showed us God's Love.

Old Testament Law to New Testament Love Well, how about we cover the entire bible today? You know, … cover to cover. We’ve got the time don’t we? We have the attention span for that right?? Genesis to Revelation. “In the beginning” to “Amen”. How about it. No? Ok. But we are gonna get to that, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20, Genesis 1:1, Revelation 22:20

Denomination: *other

The Key To Righteous Living

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 15, 2014

Jesus came not to destroy the law, but to keep and fulfill it. We also are required to be obedient to the law - not indeed as a means of salvation (which it could never be) - but as an expression of our love and service.

THE KEY TO RIGHTEOUS LIVING. Matthew 5:17-20. 1. Jesus’ statement is emphatic:- “Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfill” (Matthew 5:17). The righteousness of God is the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the end of the law, the one to whom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Authority (Galatians 1)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 16, 2024

From where did Paul get his authority? What about independent preachers today? Let's look at Galatians 1.

Who was Paul? Why did Peter recognize his authority? Did he contradict or complement the teachings of Jesus about the law? Is there a difference between physical and spiritual circumcision? What defines true righteousness, the letter of the law or faith? How do we receive the Holy Spirit, by doing ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Frienship With The World Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 11, 2007

A look at the unhealthy relationship between Judah and his friend Hirah.

The Unequal Yoke Friendship With The World Aim: To show how our relationships with the unsaved must be tempered by our understanding of biblical Salvation. Text: 2 Corinthians 6:14 & 1 Corinthians 15:33 Introduction: Last Sunday morning we began a new series on the unequal yoke. We looked at ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Freed Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 22, 2014

Part 1 of 5 in a series on our identity in Christ based on the words of the Apostle Paul in Romans 8.

INTRODUCTION: Who are you? The dilemma of an unclear sense of personal identity is well illustrated by an incident in the life of probably the most famous person you’ve never heard of, German philosopher Friedrich Schleiermacher (1768-1834) who did much to shape the progress of modern ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

Can Prayer Override Scientific Law? Lesson 2 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017

God does not break laws because law is an extension of the nature and purpose of God, and is the power by which He controls His universe. Since God cannot change, then His laws do not change.

A. CRITICS’ POINTS 1. If God overrode the mechanical ecological system of the universe, an unknown number of cause and effect “accidents” would produce chaos. 2. Miracles are only a myth to perpetuate Christianity. 3. The observers were wrong in their perception, or the writers embellished the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Easiest Yoke We Can Carry

Contributed by Craig Condon on Nov 9, 2015

As we come together to worship every week, we admit our hunger for God. God sees our emptiness and feeds us the choicest food, the flesh and blood of the one who invites us today to take his yoke upon us and learn from him for he is meek and humble.

Have you ever noticed that there are always some people who can never be satisfied or happy with anything? Jesus did, and in our Gospel reading from Matthew this morning he compared the people of his day to children who can’t be satisfied by any game or activity, whether it is festive or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:16-30

Denomination: Anglican

His Circumcision Cannot Make Him Righteous Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 4, 2018

In addition to the law, the Jew prided himself on the rite of circumcision. It was instituted by God as a sign of His covenant with Abraham. God said, "All of you must be circumcised."

His Circumcision Cannot Make Him Righteous Roman 2:25-27 25 For circumcision is indeed profitable if you keep the law; but if you are a breaker of the law, your circumcision has become uncircumcision. In addition to the law, the Jew prided himself on the rite of circumcision. This is a minor ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:25-27

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