Sermons on Moral Laws:

The Law Of Love Series

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 18, 2008

But when the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together. And one of them, a lawyer, asked him a question to test him. "Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?" And he said to him, "You shall love the Lord you

We’re in Matthew 22, and Jesus is brawling! To be exact, we’re in the last round of a three-round brawl, where over the chapter in Matthew’s Gospel we’ve seen Jesus do battle with a group known as ‘the Herodians’, followed by a round with the Sadducees, followed by this week’s third and deciding ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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

Why Then The Law?

Contributed by Dr. Kenneth Rhodes, Jr on Mar 1, 2007

Understanding the Lord’s purpose in giving the Law, using the Apostle Paul’s question, “why then the Law?” The sermon also touches indirectly on the issue of continuity and discontinuity.

Why Then the Law? Τί οὖν ὁ νόμος; Galatians 3:19 (NA27INT) "Why then the Law?" (1). Was "added" because of transgressions. "The verb "added" indicates that the law was not primary in God’s dealings with sinners. The covenant and promises ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Law Is Not Evil

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Dec 13, 2018

The Law is not evil but good. Sin has taken advantage of the law and uses the good thing created by God to cause us to commit sin leading to condemnation and death

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *THE LAW IS NOT EVIL* Romans 7:7-13 King James Version (KJV) 7 What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-13

Denomination: Charismatic

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

Before The Law

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Many Bible scholars consider the sixth and seventh chapters of the Epistle to the Romans to be among the most difficult to grasp in all of Scripture. What the apostle Paul teaches in these chapters is not all that hard to understand; it is simply hard to believe and accept in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

The Law Of The Harvest

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 5, 2006

The universal law of the harvest is not only that we reap what we sow but that we reap far more than we sow.

THE LAW OF THE HARVEST “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life.” Galatians 6:7-8 I. BE NOT DECEIVED Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Of Faith

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Paul speaks of ’The Law of Faith’. Tapping into the power of this law is critical to living supernaturally....

The Law of Faith Mark 2:1-12 Salespeople understand that very few people will buy an item "sight unseen." As human beings we sometimes find it very difficult to visualize something we cannot see. When we buy a car, for the most part we want to kick the tires, see the shiny new paint, and smell the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

The Law And The Promise Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 16, 2014

Being “in” Christ means we live in the One who is the driving principle of our lives, and we’re brought together into a new family as heirs of God’s promise through the adoption of grace.

Introduction: Promises, promises--do you keep your promises? Probably better than some politicians. Will Rogers quipped, “If we got one-tenth of what was promised to us in acceptance speeches there wouldn’t be any inducement to go to Heaven.” Or how about this employee ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-29

Denomination: Congregational

Christ And The Law PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 15, 2023

This sermon explores the transition from Old Testament Law to New Testament grace, emphasizing Christ's fulfillment of the law and the implications for our faith.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to be with you today, standing on the solid ground of God's Word, and looking into the glorious mystery of His divine plan. We are here, not by accident or happenstance, but by divine appointment. God has drawn us together to examine His Word, to learn from ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:19, Matthew 5:17-18, Colossians 2:14-17, Hebrews 10:9-10

Topics: Hebrews 9:16-17, Galatians 3:27-29

Living By The Law Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Oct 10, 2007

This sermon attempts to communicate that living by the law will not make you right with God rather you must be right to live right and you are made right by receiving righteousness from God whether Jew or Gentile.

Living by the law sounds good doesn’t it? Most of us Americans are law abiding citizens, wouldn’t you say? That is, until you stop and think about how the jails of our nation are over crowded and how the court system is back logged with cases. I was talking with a lady one day who had been ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Law And The Levites

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 31, 2014

To remind us to guard our minds with GOD's WORDS.

I. EXORDIUM: Are your mind guarded with GOD's Words? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To remind us to guard our minds with GOD's WORDS. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:5 (Amplified Bible) 7:5 And it is true that those descendants of Levi who are charged with the priestly office are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Fulfillment Of Law Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 13, 2012

In the sermon on the mount, Jesus reveals what needs to be the character of those who follow Him, how that character will influence the world, and how it need play out in their lives.

The Fulfillment Of Law 05/01/10 AM Reading: Matthew 5:17-20 Introduction This morning we continue a sermon series on the Sermon on the Mount. This series of messages, titled “Jesus began to preach,” encompasses the teachings given by Jesus as recorded in Matthew chapters 5, 6, and 7, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:15-20, Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Law And Grace

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jun 8, 2022

This sermon is more of a teaching that can be adapted for evangelistic purposes. It deals in a practical way in the understanding of Law and Grace, and compares their characteristics.

Law and Grace John 1:16 "And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace". The word "fulness" is still another term in this important passage which brings out the absolute Deity of the Savior. It is the same word which is found in Colossians 1:19 and 2:9—"For ...read more

Scripture: John 1:16, John 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Law Of The Harvest

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 3, 2010

The principal of sowing and reaping applies to all areas of our life including the spiritual. What we do today has eternal value, make it the right choice.

Law of a harvest Galatians 6:1-10 Introduction- Today we celebrate July 4th. To some it is only a day of picnics and a day off, but for some it was a great sacrifice of wanting to see change. It is a group of people that said enough is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene