Sermons on Not Under Law:

The Law Is Love

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 3, 2006

A Valentines Day sermon. Many today think that love is a word that we use about something we like or desire. However God’s law is love, and it is commanded in His word to no love inward (ourself) but love upward and outward.

Intro: I found a great picture of the problem of man and the church in of all places Wal-Mart. I was walking by jewelry last Friday after lunch time and saw a shirt that was most interesting. It was interesting because of how little it said, but also how much it said. It carried the simple words ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Of Love Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Mar 16, 2006

Every principle, law and prophetic word hangs on the love of God. If things aren’t working in your life, examine your love walk.

1Corinthians 12:31 AMP. But earnestly desire and zealously cultivate the greatest and best gifts and graces (the higher gifts and the choicest graces). And yet I will show you a still more excellent way [one that is better by far and the highest of them all--love]. Every principle, law and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Law Of The Harvest

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006

You reap what you sow.

The Law of the Harvest Gal. 6:7-9 Intro: The Power of One Decision Quote: A lifetime of good decision can be destroyed by one poor decision. Idea: We all know this to be true… Idea: Law of Gravity – if you try to defy it, it will hurt you – the Law of the Harvest (Sowing & Reaping) is just as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Laws For Living

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Apr 10, 2006

The 10 commandments and their relevance to today.

Laws for Living Exodus 20:1-17 March 19, 2006 One of the worksheets the Pastor gave Deb and I to do as we sat in his office for pre-marital counseling was to make a list of expectations that we had for each other and our upcoming life long marriage. We were to fill out a sheet of paper listing ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

The Law Of Reciprocity

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Mar 11, 2014

Seed time and harvest

The Law of Reciprocity “And God said, let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself upon the earth; and it was so.” Gen 1:11 “While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:11

Denomination: *other

Above The Law Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Apr 24, 2014

A study of Proverbs 4 verse 20 through Proverbs 5 verse 23

Proverbs 4: 20 – 5: 23 Above The Law 20 My son, give attention to my words; Incline your ear to my sayings. 21 Do not let them depart from your eyes; Keep them in the midst of your heart; 22 For they are life to those who find them, and health to all their flesh. 23 Keep your heart with all ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Law Of Love

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Nov 14, 2011

Looks at the importance of loving others

The Law of Love Romans 13:8-14 When we think about all the characteristics that make up the Christian life, there are many things that come to mind We might think about things like Faith; Peace; Joy; Gentleness; Kindness; Hope; Church; Fellowship But the one characteristic that sums up the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Law Or Gospel?

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 22, 2012

Just as entering the life of redemption requires the work of the Holy Spirit in our hearts, so continuing in the life of redemption requires his activity within us.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas February 22, 2012 LAW OR GOSPEL? Isaac Butterworth Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 (NIV) 1 ‘Be careful not to do your “acts of righteousness” before men, to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Law Of Success Series

Contributed by Pastor Dr. Tim Awotide on Oct 26, 2014

WE ARE NOT TO BE A DEFEATED PEOPLE

Text: (‭Psalms‬ ‭1‬:‭1-3‬ KJV) Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Not Through Law

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 13, 2018

When we believe in the God who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead, our faith also will be accounted as righteousness.

NOT THROUGH LAW. Romans 4:13-25. The Apostle Paul has already established that Abraham was not justified (made righteous) by works, otherwise he would have grounds of boasting - and who can boast before God? (Romans 4:2). Neither was Abraham justified by circumcision, since that rite was not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Testimony And Law Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 31, 2016

Let us commit ourselves to keep all the testimonies that point us to this testimony – the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Psalm 78:5-8 Testimony and Law 12/28/14 D. Marion Clark Introduction The message of Psalm 78 is straightforward: Each generation is to teach the next the deeds and commandments of God so that they will be faithful to him and not stray away. Most of the psalm is a history lesson of how this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:5-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Gun Laws Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Mar 18, 2018

Many people are giving up on church attendance because they feel they are not being taught God's Word as it deals with todays issues. Here is a short application of 1 Peter 2:14 as the great debate on gun control goes on.

Gun Laws An Application of Romans 13:1-5 and 1 Peter 2:14 The Book of Hebrews tells us "the Word of God is living and active." (Hebrews 4:12) What Non-Christians and Christians need to experience is God's Word being applicable towards the issues of today. In regard to the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-5, 1 Peter 2:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Law Of Faith Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 15, 2015

The difference between salvation by faith in the law and salvation by the law of faith is the difference between “do” and “done”

In his book, Fully Alive, Christian comedian Ken Davis recounted an incident from his college days. His class had been asked to deliver a persuasive speech in which they would be graded on creativity, persuasiveness and the ability to drive home their point in a memorable way. The title of his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

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