Sermons on Second Marriages Are Lawful:

Fulfilling The Law Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 3, 2014

Paul gives 6 characteristics of successful churches. We should not keep our burdens to ourselves. We are part of a caring community of faith, and we’re to help when people are hurting, we respond.

Introduction: People dislike accountability. They prefer to go their own way without answering to others. Among Christians, this attitude breeds self-reliant “Lone Ranger” believers and independent churches. Yet life works better when there is a “chain-of-command”, when ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-6

Denomination: Congregational

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

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

The Laws Of Revival

Contributed by John Gaston on Dec 26, 2020

We’re going to look at “The Laws of Revival” that God established for all time. This Law assures us that God is always ready to send revival; He’s just waiting for us to fulfill the requirements.

THE LAWS OF REVIVAL 2 Chron. 7:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Dear Abby, a newspaper columnist, once printed the story of a man who went to a psychiatrist complaining that he was always hearing radio broadcasts. 2. Thinking to humor him, the psychiatrist asked him what he was hearing right then. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

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

Fulfilling The Law

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 17, 2024

The Great Chicago Fire

Around 8:30 pm on October 8th 1871, a fire broke out in a small barn in Chicago. Within a few hours it became one of the most devastating fires in American history. Over 2.5 square miles were totally destroyed. 17,000 structures Around 300 lives lost 1000,000 left homeless, which at the time, was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

The Law And The Promise Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Jul 15, 2003

The promise created a religion dependent on God. The law created a religion dependent on man. The promise centers on God’s work. The law centered on man’s work. The promise focuses on God’s grace, sovereignty, and blessings. The law focused on man’s duty,

THE LAW AND THE PROMISE TEXT: Galatians 3:15-25 INTRODUCTION: A. ABRAHAM AND MOSES 1. Abraham received the promise 2. Moses received the Law. 3. God told Abraham, “I will.” 4. God told Moses, “Thou shalt.” B. THE PROMISE AND THE LAW 1. The promise created a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-25

The Law And The Christian Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 6, 2021

Christians have recognized what observant men of all ages have noticed, and that is, that law that is a respecter of persons is an instrument of evil, whereas, law that treats all men equally is an instrument for justice.

An angry group of citizens shouted at their small town mayor-"Every city car that passes through here breaks the law by breaking the speed limit. You've got to do something about it, and do it fast." "Don't you worry," said the mayor with confidence. "I'll ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Law And Grace

Contributed by John Newton on Mar 2, 2025

Paul is calling the church members in Galatia to genuine spiritual maturity

One of the great things about being a follower of Jesus is that you quickly discover that you are a member of a vast international family that encircles the entire world. I am not a huge traveller, but it has been my privilege to worship with other believers in such faraway places as Australia, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: Episcopal

No Boasting In The Law Series

Contributed by Bob Faulkner on Mar 12, 2024

One who would be justified must keep the entire law perfectly. Thus the Law condemns.

2:17. “Indeed you are called a Jew, and rest on the law and make your boast in God,” Following the authorized text and its Greek, that word “indeed” probably doesn’t fit. The word is an interjection used to show surprise and is most often translated “look” or “see”. Old English would be “behold.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Law Of The Harvest Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 9, 2015

Giving is not simply an act, it flows out of who we are, out of our love for God. Then we will be the cheerful givers who are loved by God

2 CORINTHIANS 9: 6-7 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] THE LAW OF THE HARVEST [Luke 6:38 / Phil. 4:10-20] Can a man lose by doing that which pleases God? These verses are an eloquent tribute to the blessedness of Christian giving. Grace giving always rebounds with multiplied blessings for the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Of Love Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 10, 2006

Introduction to the Ten Commandments

Exodus 20:1-17 Intro: Ill. Ted Turner has declared the Ten Commandments obsolete, "We’re living with outdated rules. The rules we’re living under are the Ten Commandments, and I bet nobody here even pays much attention to them because they’re too old. When Moses went up on the mountain, there ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: *other

The Law Of Moses Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 18, 2020

Was the Mosaic law good or bad? Why did God give it to Israel, and what part did it play for His people?

OPEN: Why do laws exist? Why do we have them? I thought about that a lot this week…and this was my conclusion: “Laws exist to modify behavior and to help us know what is acceptable and what isn’t.” Now, if that’s true, why were these laws written? In Michigan it is illegal to paint sparrows to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:9-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Misusing The Law Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 5, 2013

The purpose of the Law and the danger of mishandling that same Law is discussed. The contrast of law and gospel is examined.

“We know that the law is good, if one uses it lawfully, understanding this, that the law is not laid down for the just but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinners, for the unholy and profane, for those who strike their fathers and mothers, for murderers, the sexually ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:8-11

Denomination: Baptist