Sermons on Righteousness Of The Law:

The Dance Of Law And Grace

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 30, 2006

There are ditortions and blessings of both law and grace. It is not one or the other, but a dance of the two.

Elizabeth Elliot, in her book The Liberty of Obedience, tells the story of a young man who said to an older Christian, “I am in earnest about forsaking ‘the world’ and following Christ. But I am puzzled about worldly things. What is it I must forsake?” The response he received was this: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Unbeliever And The Law Of God Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Apr 15, 2014

In this message, we examine three types of unbelievers: (1) The Religious Unbeliever (2) The Atheistic Unbeliever (3)The Unconcerned Unbeliever

The Unbeliever and the Law of God Matthew 5:19 In our message last Sunday we dealt with a foundational subject in regard to our faith, and that is the relationship between the Christian and the Law of God. I made some points that I would like to now reiterate before moving on to the message for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Law And The Judgments Of God

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on Nov 16, 2000

The Law and the Judgments of God

The Law and the Judgments of God Introduction Since the rebellion in the garden, all mankind have been born with a rebellious nature which is inclined to reject what is good and wise and choose what is evil and foolish. "There is none righteous, no, not one; there is none who understands; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-12

Under The Law Or In Christ? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 11, 2005

In this sermon, we learn about what we were under the law and what are in Christ.

Scripture Becoming a Christian was for me a great liberation. At nineteen years of age, the Holy Spirit started convicting me of my sin. I became acutely aware that I was breaking God’s law. Finally, when God gave me new life in Jesus Christ, I was set free. This is what the apostle Paul writes ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Law And The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 17, 2015

The analysis of the response of Jesus to the Pharisees' ridicule in Luke 16:14-18 teaches about their misunderstanding of possessions, the kingdom of God, and the law.

Scripture Luke 16 primarily deals with the topic of possessions. There are three sections in the chapter. The first section is the parable of the dishonest manager (16:1-13). Jesus responds to the ridicule of the Pharisees in the second section (16:14-18). And the third section is about the rich ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:14-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Six Laws Of The Harvest

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 7, 2004

There are laws governing man and his makeup, concerning spiritual development and maturity to mention just a few. But there are no laws more important or significant to us than the principles that govern the harvest we reap.

TEXT: Galatians 6:7-10 TITLE: THE SIX LAWS OF THE HARVEST There are laws governing man and his makeup, concerning spiritual development and maturity to mention just a few. But there are no laws more important or significant to us than the principles that govern the harvest we reap. In the book ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Royal Law Of Love Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 12, 2001

How to overcome prejudice and favoritism with love.

The Royal Law of Love (Christian Survivor Series; Living Godly in a Godless World) Having a Christlike attitude is possible if we choose to live under the royal law of love James 2.1-13 February 11, 2000 1My brethren, have not the faith of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory, with respect ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37, James 2:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

The Law V. The Promise Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 23, 2013

So which is greater, the Law or the Promise? How are we saved by one and not the other?

Introduction: A. There is a story about a student at Cambridge University who entered the classroom on exam day and asked the proctor to bring him cakes and ale. 1. The proctor refused, expressing astonishment at the young student’s audacity. 2. At this point the student read from the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Law Of Sowing And Reaping

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 14, 2003

The Law Of Sowing and Reaping contains three principles that are applicable on either a positive (spiritual) or negative (sinful) level, making the knowledge of these principles imperative.

The Law Of Sowing And Reaping Text: Gal. 6:7 Intro: The Law of Sowing and Reaping is universal. It works the same way regardless of the part of the world in which one lives. No one would ever plant a field of corn and expect to harvest cucumbers. Nor would one plant peas and expect to harvest ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Only Way To Salvation Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 7, 2021

Paul urges the Jewish legalists to believe the Gospel, highlighting their errors in having a zeal for God but without knowledge of the truth, trusting in their own righteousness and making excuses not to trust Christ for righteousness. Salvation is available to all who believes.

Paul discusses the problem of Jewish unbelief from Romans 9-11. • He started off in chapter 9 telling us of God’s sovereignty and His purpose in election. • God has not failed when He chose Israel to serve His purpose in salvation, even though many would reject Christ. He would save a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-13, Deuteronomy 30:11-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Two Sons Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 29, 2014

Performance-based religion is a dead-end. We’re faced with a choice: -Slavery or freedom; -Righteousness by keeping the law, or righteousness by faith in God’s promises.

Introduction: A man asked Jesus how to get to Heaven. In typical Jewish fashion, Jesus answered the question with a question: “What do you think?” The man suggested, “By keeping the law,” and Jesus said (with a smile), “Fine, do that and you’ll make it!” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Congregational

What Matters To Our Master? Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 8, 2021

What matters to our Master? 1. Righteousness matters (vs. 17-20). 2. Relationships matter (vs. 22-24). 3. Reconciliation matters (vs. 23-26).

What Matters to Our Master? The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 5:17-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 27, 2017 (Revised January 8, 2021) MESSAGE: *Some things matter to us and some things don't. Jim Kane reminds us in a little memory quiz that included these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Application Of The Word Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 20, 2011

Jesus introduces six great examples of how the righteousness that He describes in verse twenty is the continuation and fulfillment of the Old Testament Law.

“The Application of the Word” Matthew 5:21-48 Now Jesus introduces six great examples of how the righteousness that He describes in verse twenty is the continuation and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-48

Denomination: Baptist

Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor...

Contributed by Jonathan Meyer on Nov 2, 2017

Jesus offers rest to His followers--from the troubles of the world, yes, but especially from the burdensome weight (the yoke) of the Law.

One of the highlights of our trip to Germany—beyond all of the historical Luther sites and exhibits—was the opportunity to visit the city of Osnabruck. There’s nothing of particular importance for Lutherans about Osnabruck. We visited purely for my own sake. My branch of the Meyer family came ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30, Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Sermon On The Mount (Part Seven) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 30, 2019

Last week we looked at what Jesus meant when he said he did not come to abolish the law but fulfill it. Today, we'll look at vs. 19-20 that talk about obedience and righteousness.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part seven) Matt. 5:19-20 Last week we looked at what Jesus meant when he said he did not come to abolish the law but fulfill it. He taught things that the people hadn't heard before. It would be easy to think he was introducing a brand new teaching that was separate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:19-20, Matthew 23:23, Romans 6:14-15, Romans 2:28-29, Matthew 12:1-12, Romans 2:12-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ