Sermons on spirit vs law: showing 916-930 of 160,702

Total Commitment Vs. Just A Contributor Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jun 10, 2023

Paul, in writing to the Corinthians teaches that often we lay aside our wants, our desires, and even our needs for the sake of others. In order to run this race, it takes total commitment.

Text: 1 Cor. 9:19-27 Before we begin, I want to share with you a story. This is a story that you’ll often learn in business classes, when you’re learning about partnerships in business, and I think it’s kind of applicable to what we’re going to be learning today… It’s called the Pig and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27, Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let's Drop The ‘us Vs. Them’

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Jan 30, 2018

negative political rhetoric only causes dissention and devisiveness

Although we still have four months until the presidential politicking ‘officially’ gets started with the New Hampshire primary, we are already seeing a growing disparity of opinion and a predominance of the ‘us vs. them’ mentality. It often appears that those candidates and supporters who ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal

God's Longings For Your Life #2: Relationship Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 23, 2015

God wants to have a relationship with us, and we know this: 1. By the Lord's witness to us (vs. 15). 2. By the Lord's work in our lives (vs. 16). 3. By the Lord's willingness for forget our sins (vs. 17).

God's Longings for Your Life #2: Relationship Hebrews 10:15-17, John 14:16-23, John 16:5-11, Romans 3:19-26 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 7, 2014 BACKGROUND: *We are taking a look at some of God's greatest desires for our lives, and last Sunday we started with God's ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Evolution Vs. Creation: The Great Debate

Contributed by Dr. Randy Croft on Aug 25, 2001

Some quotes and information showing the credibility of biblical creation

*Note...after years of further research and study, I am now in firmly in the camp that embraces Historic Christianity and theistic evolution. It is backed by the very best research and is, in my current understanding, most credible in following the truths of science and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The High Chair Vs The Electric Chair?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 9, 2008

We think about the role of Parent’s in raising Godly children. A poll recently stated: 80% of unchurched parents want their children to have a spiritual education.

THE HIGH CHAIR VS THE ELECTRIC CHAIR By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION! A. Did you hear about the little boy that went to Sunday School? His Mom and Dad stayed home. They started asking the lad all about Sunday School class? The Mom said: WHO WAS YOUR SUNDAY SCHOOL ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is It Really Legalism?

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 31, 2017

In many modern churches, legalism is no more than acknowledging that the Lord has given to His Church a body of legislation that He expects to be taught and obeyed.

During my decades of Christian ministry, the terms “legalism” and “legalist” have progressively been bandied-about within modern churches and their preachers/pastors. These terms have, primarily, been used to describe and condemn those Christians and churches that believe that there is more to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bible Truths Vs Personal Preferences Series

Contributed by Jeff Poor on Feb 21, 2017

Our personal preferences do not hold the same weight as Biblical truths.

GUIDANCE Genesis 24:1-27 INTRODUCTION Christian people are often keen to know the leading of God in their lives. But how are we to know what God’s will is? We may find the answer to this important question when we look at Abraham’s servant in Genesis 24. First, though, what do we know about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Hopelessness Vs. God's Faithfulness

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Feb 27, 2012

Because of God's mercy and loyal steadfast love, we have hope, no matter how hopeless our situation.

OUR ENDING FAITHFULNESS VS. GOD’S UNENDING FAITHFULNESS Lamentations 3:1-40 It is great to be back at AIT. I remember attending our 42nd anniversary. To think we would flooded out soon never crossed my mind. I know many of you have lost much and I have been praying for you continually. ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical Free

In Spirit & In Truth Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 11, 2010

Part 5 in series, Love Never Dies, this message examines what it means and does not mean to worship God in spirit and in truth.

In Spirit & In Truth Love Never Dies, prt. 5 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers April 25, 2010 Well, this past week has been like almost every other week in prepping the sermon – leaving me wishing that instead of one sermon per chapter, I could do three/four sermons per chapter and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-26

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Spirit Of Brokenness

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Mar 3, 2004

Brokenness is a spiritual condition that attracts the attention of God. Brokenness always gives us more understanding of ourselves and Him. Admittedly, we resist this process. It is hard to give up our agendas, objectives, aspirations and interests. B

The Spirit of Brokenness Pastor Jamie Wright Maranatha Fellowship Church 02-15-04 Brokenness is a spiritual condition that attracts the attention of God The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart. Ps. 34:18 I. Brokenness exposes the flame! (LIGHT) Philippians 2:15 KJV That ye may ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:18, Mark 14:3, Psalm 38:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Old Testament Law And The New Testament Christian Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 22, 2015

Paul said in Romans 6:14, “we are not under law but under grace”. So does that mean the law has no value to us? If we think because we are a Christian under the new covenant we don’t have to pay any attention to the old covenant we are mistaken.

“OLD TESTAMENT LAW AND THE NEW TESTAMENT CHRISTIAN” Matthew 5:17-20 INTRODUCTION: (‘I tell you the truth’-first instance we find this phrase is in Mt. 5). We might think that because we are a Christian and under the new covenant, as I talked about last week in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's Rights Vs What Is Right Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 8, 2014

Paul KNEW he was rightfully THE called Apostle of Christ to the Gentiles. However, Paul did not stand on HIS rights but deferred to God's calling in his life! We must not focus on what we believe is our RIGHT, but we must DO what is right in God's plan.

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 05, 2014 Date Preached: July 06, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series in 1 Corinthians Sermon Title: Paul’s Rights vs What is Right Sermon Text: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18 [ESV] TEXT: Essence of the Text: Paul knew what was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Christianity Vs. Progressive Ideology

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 23, 2021

There are several dangers to biblical Christianity that have come about through progressive ideology.

There are several dangers to biblical Christianity that have come about through progressive ideology. Progressive ideology essentially stems from non-biblical positions about the nature of truth (that it is relative), the nature of people (that people are basically good) and the nature of scripture ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Jude 1:1

Denomination: Salvation Army

Throw In The Towel Vs Shake It Off.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 20, 2020

Seems we can develop the eternal babyhood of believers. We must change and grow and develop. Problems come and go... we must shake the problems in the fire. Quit reacting and start acting by faith.

HOW EASY IS IT TO THROW IN THE TOWEL? MATURITY--- SHAKE IT OFF By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com The farmer had an old mule named TOM. TOM was like a family member. Tom pulled the wagon to town. They plowed with TOM. With age TOM went blind. He was still a good mule and obedient. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:3-5, Luke 6:37, 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wicked Words Vs. God's Word

Contributed by David Wilson on Nov 28, 2007

Part of our continuing study of the book of Psalms- David is concerned with dishonesty of those around him and compares their words to God’s.

Grant Avenue Baptist Church Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (310) 376-7890 Pastor David Wilson 11/28/07 Psalm 12 “Wicked Words vs. God’s Word” VERSE 1: “HELP!” This word is sometimes translated as rescue, deliver, or even bring salvation. It is a powerful word, and is the root for the Word which is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist