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#13 Silly Sabbath Rules Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 22, 2020

The Pharisees thought religion was about rules and regulations. Jesus taught that it was about worshipping God from the heart and meeting human needs. This sermon looks at the Pharisees silly Sabbath rules and Jesus’ correction of their false teachings, and a startling statement of His deity.

#13 Silly Sabbath Rules Series: Mark March 22, 2020 Chuck Sligh NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my archives TEXT: Mark 2:23-28 – "And no ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

Give Me That Old Time Legalistic Religion

Contributed by Bobby Brewer on Oct 10, 2021

Jesus and Paul experienced opposition from the legalists of their day, as will you and I. None of us are completely immune from its’ affects and we too must guard our hearts from presenting a message and lifestyle that God never intended

Series: We’re on a Mission from God Message: Give Me that Old Time Legalistic Religion Text: Acts 22:22 Big Idea: Jesus had numerous confrontations with the legalists, who among other reasons, sought to kill Him for healing on the Sabbath (Mt. 13:14). Paul also experienced opposition from the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:20-22, Acts 22:22

When You Can’t Draw Near - Mark 7:1-13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Oct 23, 2023

Legalism is an insidious problem because it allows your heart to drift far from God while making you think you’re doing great spiritually.

Mark 7:1 The Pharisees and some of the teachers of the law who had come from Jerusalem gathered around Jesus and 2 saw some of his disciples eating food with hands that were “unclean,” that is, unwashed. 3 (The Pharisees and all the Jews do not eat unless they give their hands a ceremonial ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-13, Matthew 15:1-9

The Law And The Believer Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 13, 2024

What does the Bible teach about our relationship with God's Law

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are here now in the heart of Romans, what I would consider the approaching the pinnacle of Paul’s message to the Church in Rome. As we approach this point in Paul’s letter, we have before us some profound and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6, Romans 7:7-13, Romans 7:14-23

Denomination: Brethren

Saul/Paul: The Consummate Legalist Finally Gains Perfection Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 19, 2023

Law keeping begins with a head issue, and following Christ begins with a heart issue.

A. SAUL’S LAW KEEPING WAS IMPERFECT 1. He was a flawed law keeper (Philippians 3:4-6). 2. He hated Christ and persecuted Christians. “Saul was consenting to his (Stephen) death … great persecution against the church … went from house to house … throwing them into prison” (Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-2, Romans 7:19

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom Day

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 5, 2023

All our days were given by God and belong to God; but on the Sabbath day he gives us freedom as well.

Leah didn’t know why she kept coming to the synagogue. She counted the days up in her head... every seven days for eighteen years, it had to be at least 400 times, she thought. At first people were sorry for her, and someone would take her arm to help her up the steps to section reserved for the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When To Put The Cup Down Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Nov 30, 2025

A sermon discussing Christian liberty

When to Put the Cup Down 1st Corinthians Series CCCAG 10-5-2025 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1–13 ________________________________________ Introduction — The Mug on My Shelf Years ago, I was working on a medical team for a Renaissance Fair when one of the vendors had a severe medical emergency. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Law And Order - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Aug 17, 2011

A study of chapter 28 of Isaiah verses 1 through 15

Isaiah 28: 1 – 29 Law And Order – Part 1 1 Woe to the crown of pride, to the drunkards of Ephraim, whose glorious beauty is a fading flower which is at the head of the verdant valleys, to those who are overcome with wine! 2 Behold, the Lord has a mighty and strong one, like a tempest ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:1-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God Is For Us! Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Aug 16, 2017

How would you summarize the Gospel message? Do it in one sentence. Now, take what you have, and shorten it. Can you do it? Paul can. He summarizes the Gospel message with just four small words....God...is...for...us!

The message of salvation is the most important thing that we will ever hear in our lives. It is also something that we are called to share as well. If you had to summarize the Gospel message in one sentence, how would you do it? What words or phrases might you use? What things would you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Lutheran

You Need A Good Lawyer

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jun 10, 2024

You may not have needed a lawyer yet, but there will come a time when you will, because 2 Corinthians 5:10 says, “For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.”

Alba 6-9-2024 YOU NEED A GOOD LAWYER I John 2:1-2 Lawyers have not always had a good reputation, and some for good reason. I found a story about two lawyers arguing a case in court and they began to call each other names. One roared, “You're a loop-brained shyster.” The other shouted, “And ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2, 2 Corinthians 5:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good News - The End Of Rules Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 14, 2007

How to defeat legalism

Audio at http://www.adrian.warnock.info/2005/10/good-news-end-of-rules-blogging.htm Good News- the end of rules Religions the world over have one thing in common: rules If we are honest rules both attract us with their ability to give us certainty about what we should do and repel us because we ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Liberty In Christ

Contributed by John Mccormack on Aug 28, 2012

LEGALISM PRODUCES BONDAGE

LIBERTY IN CHRIST THE LETTER TO THE GALATIAN CHURCH WAS IN DEFENSE OF THE TRUTH OF GOD’S GRACE OPPOSED THE RIGID TEACHINGS OF LEGALISM. IT IS WISE TO MEASURE ANY TEACHING BY THE TRUTH OF THE APOSTOLIC TEACHINGS IN THE NEW TESTAMENT. CLEARLY, MUCH HEARTACHE CAN BE AVERTED. MOST SCHOLARS ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

Take Your Finger Off The Scale Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 31, 2014

A study of the book of Romans chapter 3 verses 9 through 20

Romans 3: 9 – 20 Take Your Finger Off The Scale 9 What then? Are we better than they? Not at all. For we have previously charged both Jews and Greeks that they are all under sin. 10 As it is written: “There is none righteous, no, not one; 11 There is none who understands; There is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Grace: The Great Escape Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Grace is God’s ability to declare us to be free from the prison and faith is the only key that unlocks the prison door.

INTRODUCTION One of my favorite WWII movies is “The Great Escape,” released in 1963. My favorite scene is where Steve McQueen, who became a superstar after the movie, escaped from the German soldiers by riding a motorcycle through a field. He jumped a fence on his motorcycle, but was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Walking Bible Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Dec 21, 2021

We become "the walking Bible" as we continue to read, study, meditate and put it into practice.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS If you obey all the decrees and commands I am giving you today, all will be well with you and your children. I am giving you these instructions so you will enjoy a long life in the land the Lord your God is giving you for all time.” Deuteronomy 4:40 NLT THE WALKING ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:40, 2 Timothy 2:15, James 1:22

Denomination: Charismatic