Sermons on Rabbinic Law:

When Prayer Is Against The Law

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 24, 2020

Who would have ever dreamed that in the United States of America, it would be against the law to go to church, sing praises to God, or have a Bible Study in your house? What happens when it is against the law to pray?

I want to talk to you about a story in the Book of Daniel. And the story is about the person Daniel. There are some differences but there are also a lot of similarities between Daniels experience and what we are experiencing in the world today and in particular in the United States of America, and ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

What About All These Laws?

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jul 27, 2020

The difference between Laws and Love. One earthly and one heavenly.

FACTS: The Jews say there are 611 laws given to them directly from God. By the time you get to the New Testament times of Jesus you will find it depends on how they determine the number. Some believe there are 611 in Hebrew Scriptures and 1,050 laws in the Greek Scriptures. But some have said ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34, 2 Corinthians 3:6, 1 Corinthians 13:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Under Law Or Under Grace

Contributed by Steve Sheek on Jan 31, 2022

Tree of Life Messianic Congregation Houston 29Jan22. There is a long running disagreement regarding Law vs. Grace. The Law has been denigrated for centuries in favor of Grace. Is there room for both?

20220129 Parsha Mishpatim – Under Law or Under Grace Torah Portion                   Exodus ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:20-28, Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: *other

Spirit Of The Law Part 1

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 27, 2023

Who better to give a commentary on the Old Testament than it's author, Jesus? Let's look at the Spirit of the law in Matthew 5.

The best commentary on the Old Testament is by Jesus in the Sermon on the Mount. In each case we learn several things, 1) the Spirit of the law, 2) our utter failure to live up to it, and 3) our need for forgiveness and mercy. Let’s begin to understand the intent of the law by its author. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: Baptist

Spirit Of The Law Part 2

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 1, 2023

How does Jesus explain the Spirit of the law. Let's continue our look at the Sermon on the Mount in in Matthew 5 part 2.

Did Jesus tell us to be as perfect as God? How is that possible? Let’s understand the context and the Spirit of the law in Matthew 5:38-48. Eye for an Eye Let’s begin with an eye for an eye. You have heard that it was said, An eye for an eye and a tooth for a tooth. (Matthew 5:38 CEB) Have we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of The Law, Part 3

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 4, 2023

What about spiritual show-offs? What about materialism and material worries? What did Jesus say about these things in Matthew 6?

As Jesus continued describing the Spirit of the law, He discussed spiritual show-offs, prayer and worry about material things. Let’s look at Matthew 6. Religious Show Offs What are our motives in doing good? Jesus taught that our motive should be to glorify God (Matthew 5:16) not to show ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of The Law Part 4

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Dec 7, 2023

Let's discuss wrong judgment, right judgment and God's judgment in Matthew 7.

As we continue the Sermon on the Mount and the Spirit of the law, Jesus explains wrong judgment, right judgment and God’s judgment in Matthew 7. Wrong Judgment Should Christians severely judge others or unfairly find fault? Don’t judge, so that you won’t be judged. For with whatever judgment you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Of Love And The Body Of Christ.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 15, 2023

Christian life and love.

THE LAW OF LOVE AND THE BODY OF CHRIST. Ephesians 4:25-32, Ephesians 5:1-2. All of our relationships within the body of Christ must be governed by the Christian law of love (cf. Ephesians 4:2). We are to “walk in love” (EPHESIANS 5:2). One of the practical reasons given for “putting away the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32, Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Two Gifts: Law And Faith

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 6, 2022

We believe Jesus, Son of Mary, Son of God. His life and teaching exemplify the real divine objective. God wants us to live and die in love.

Saturday of the 27th week in course 2022 St. Paul is sharing his reflections with the Galatians and with us on two gifts given by the Father in His mercy. We need to first remind ourselves of the state we were in before God intervened in human history to call Abraham to be our spiritual ancestor, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:27-28, Psalm 105:2-7, Galatians 3:22-29

Denomination: Catholic

Law, Sacrifice,tabernacle And Jesus Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 20, 2022

This sermon focuses on God's giving of His Law, the Tabernacle, and the sacrificial system to prepare his people to enter into the Promised Land, and through Christ continues to do the same for all believers today.

Today, we are continuing our series called The Story. If you are visiting with us today, basically The Story is a 31-week overview of the Bible. The goal is helping you connect the different stories of the Bible together and ultimately to see how your story connects up to God’s story. Last ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:2, Hebrews 10:1, John 3:5, Matthew 5:17, Romans 12:1, 1 Peter 2:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Are We Released From The Law? Series

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 29, 2021

Some Christians totally disregard the law, saying we have been released from it, and it is not even to be obeyed in the spirit. Where do people get that idea from?

Some Christians totally disregard the law, saying we have been released from it, and it is not even to be obeyed in the spirit. Where do people get that idea from? But now we have been released from the Law, having died to that by which we were bound, so that we serve in newness of the Spirit and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:6

Denomination: Baptist

Set Free From The Law Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 11, 2016

We are set free from the curse of the Law...

November 13, 2016 Morning Worship Text: Galatians 3:1-14 Subject: Redemption Title: Set Free From the Law – Redeemed Part 1 We want to begin this morning a new series called “Redeemed”. The dictionary meaning of the word redeemed is as such: 1. to buy or pay off; clear by ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14, Galatians 3:11-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Righteousness Based On Love, Not Law"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 9, 2017

A sermon about Jesus' earthly father--Joseph.

“Righteousness Based on Love, Not Law” Matthew 1:18-25 What is the first image that pops into your mind when you hear the word “righteous”? Do you think of some fire and brimstone preacher with beady eyes who points his finger at sinners and declares them guilty in the eyes of an angry ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus And The Law, Part 2

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 10, 2020

Imagine a commentary on the Old Testament by Jesus Christ. It would be the best, and we have one in the Sermon on the Mount. Let’s begin to understand the intent of the law by its author. Let’s look at murder, adultery and bearing false witness in Matthew 5:21-37.

Imagine a commentary on the Old Testament by Jesus Christ. It would be the best, and we have one in the Sermon on the Mount. Let’s begin to understand the intent of the law by its author. Let’s look at murder, adultery and bearing false witness in Matthew 5:21-37. Murder Matthew 5:21-26 “You have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Is Greater Than The Law!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 16, 2016

Grace Is Greater Than The Law – Hebrews chapter 12 verses 18-29 – sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • (1). Mount Sinai: the mountain of fear (vs 18-21). • (2). Mount Zion: the mountain of faith (vs 22-24). SERMON BODY: Ill: • If there is one word in the English language that is sure to cause a debate when spoken, • It is the word is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-24

Denomination: Brethren