Sermons on Levirate Law:

What Is Righteousness?

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 11, 2024

A sermon that seeks to answer the question: What does it mean to be righteous in the eyes of God?

“What is Righteousness?” Matthew 1:18-25 What is the first image that pops into your head when you hear the word “righteous?” Do you think of some fire and brimstone preacher with a red face who points a finger at sinners and declares them guilty in the eyes of an angry god? Or do you think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Promise Keeper Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 16, 2020

This morning, we are going to look at a promise that God made to Abraham that still is in effect today for us!

Dance Lessons: Promise Keeper Galatians 3:15-25 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 03-15-2020 Promise Keeper Back in the early 90s, right after I got married, Promise Keepers became a cultural phenomena. I attended multiple conferences, worked the prayer tent in AL, and watched ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Crucified Life Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 24, 2020

Over the past four weeks, we have been studying how the Kingdom of God is lived out practically. This morning, I want to review where we have been and prepare us to examine chapter 6, the most practical section of the book of Galatians.

Dance Lessons: Crucified Life Galatians 5:22-25 (Part 4) Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 06-14-2020 Treasure Found [Slide] Ten years ago, millionaire art dealer Forrest Fenn buried a box of hidden treasure filled with gold coins and precious gems worth at least two million ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Mountain Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 30, 2025

Moses leads the people of Israel to Mt. Sinai to prepare to receive the Law.

The Story of Moses : Exodus 19-20 The Mountain Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 06-29–2025 Awesome! In this culture, we overuse words to the point they lose their power. One of those words is “awe.” When Pete Crow-Armstrong makes an amazing catch for the Cubs, we say it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Courtroom Of Conscience Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 12, 2004

Those who do not have the Law will perish apart from the Law, and those who do have the Law will be judged by the Law. The problem is that neither proposition is very exciting.

The Courtroom of Conscience Romans 2:14-3:3 (Note: the dashes represent blanks; the congregation received an abbreviated sermon outline with blanks to fill in as bulletin inserts) 1. Absurd manufacturers warnings: -Sears Hairdryer: Do not use while sleeping -Fritos chips: You could be a winner! ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Divine Balance Of Truth And Grace

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jun 15, 2011

Jesus came with grace to fulfill the Law and not to make the Law void.

Divine Balance of Truth and Grace May 15, 2011 Gen. 19 Lev. 18, 20 John 8:2-11 1 Peter 1:13-16 Romans 1 1 Cor. 6 There’s a story that comes from many years ago in England. At that time, they still used balanced scales to buy and sell food. Well, it seems that a baker sued a ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Demonstrate That Christ Did Not Come To Destroy The Law But Fulfill

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

How to show that Christ did not come to destroy the law but to fulfill it with infinite wisdom, love and meaning

How to Demonstrate That Christ Did Not Come to Destroy the Law But To Fulfill It (Acts 22:14-30) 1. How can we present Christ so people will know He did not come to destroy the Law but to fulfill it? Paul gives us a fine example of how he taught the Jews that Jesus did not come to abolish their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are Characteristics Of True Spirituality Versus Law Oriented Religion?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. How can we learn to develop more characteristics of true spirituality and less law directed religiosity? In a world where many people see religion as a set of rules, regulations and restrictions, Paul teaches us the meaning of true spirituality.

1. How can we learn to develop more characteristics of true spirituality and less law directed religiosity? In a world where many people see religion as a set of rules, regulations and restrictions, Paul teaches us the meaning of true spirituality. The great apostle wanted the Roman church to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From The Book “the Power Of The Spirit" By William Law

Contributed by David Leach on May 31, 2014

All truth about God must be revealed by God – and can only be known by a person’s heart

"The things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God" (1Cor. 2:11). Without the present illumination of the Holy Spirit, the Word of God must remain a dead letter to every man, no matter how intelligent or well-educated he may be. The things of God "are spiritually discerned" (2:14), and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Law Of The Harvest: You'll Pick What You Plant Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Seeds are small, but they turn into large plants. You may think a tiny word or deed is insignificant, but it always multiplies and grows into big consequences.

INTRODUCTION After this message, I have only three more messages from Paul’s letter to the church at Galatia. We started this series last September, and over the past year we’ve learned that Paul wrote this letter to a group of churches in what would be southern Turkey today. He ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Does Keeping People Out Of Work Fulfill The Law Of Christ? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 10, 2021

Can we fulfill Christ's command to love our neighbor as ourselves by adopting a socialist economy?

Monday of 28th week in course The queen of the South and the men of Nineveh will rise up and condemn the generation of pharisees for not believing in Jesus. At the end of time, they will also condemn the pharisees of our day for not believing in Jesus or His Church when they prophetically speak ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7, 2 Thessalonians 3:10, Mark 12:31, Luke 11:29-32

Denomination: Catholic

12 Freed From The Law - Romans 7:1-12 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on May 28, 2021

This is the 12th of 30 studies on the Book of Romans and talks about the fact that we've been freed from the law.

Romans 7:1-6 1Or do you not know, brethren (for I speak to those who know the law), that the law has dominion over a man as long as he lives? 2 For the woman who has a husband is bound by the law to her husband as long as he lives. But if the husband dies, she is released from the law of her ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-12, Romans 6:1-14, Galatians 5:16, Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Law Of Love: How Compassion Can Change Your Life

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Jul 18, 2019

The Parable of the Good Samaritan offers the unique opportunity to see compassion at work outside of Israel. Compassion can change our lives, our churches, and our world.

The Law of Love: How Compassion Can Change Your Life By The Rev. Rian Adams Have you ever wondered how to spot a hypocrite? It’s possible to spot them in their natural habitat… hiding behind religious rules instead of living the law of love. That happened in today's Gospel lesson. It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Episcopal

I.e.1 - A Law Concerning Animal Food And Blood Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 5, 2019

These instructions are for all people of all ages and all places, and for all time. They are permanent ordinances from God for all humanity, and they must not be ignored or altered. Life is precious, and it must be handled with care.

November 19, 2013 Commentary on the Book of Genesis By: Tom Lowe Lesson I.E.1: A Law Concerning Animal Food and Blood. Gen. 9:1-7 Genesis 9.1-7 (KJV) 1 And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth. 2 And the fear of you and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Iv.a.2: The Law Obligates The Believer (5:3) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 25, 2019

In addition to the fact that turning to the Law ruins grace, there is the additional problem that it creates an entirely new obligation: a person is obligated to keep the whole Law.

December 4, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter IV.A.2: The Law Obligates the Believer (5:3) Introduction We continue with Paul’s argument to stand fast in the liberty and freedom of grace. Commentary 3 For I testify again to every man that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:3

Denomination: Baptist