Sermons on The Function Of The Law:

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

By Law Or By Grace

Contributed by Richard White on Apr 30, 2004

Do we have a form of religion or a real relationship.

By Law or By Grace Romans 2:17-29 The Jews were very strict in keeping their rituals and ceremonies. They had a form of religiosity, but lacked faith in God. They were faithful to their teachings but not forgiven of their sins, they were religious but lost. We know many like that today, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29, Matthew 15:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why The Law? Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 30, 2010

The first message in a series on Leviticus is an introduction to what we will study for the next five weeks. Paul explains the purpose of the Law in Gal. 3:24 where the law is called a schoolmaster to bring us to Christ.

Leviticus Series #1 Why the LAW? Galatians 3:24 CHCC: June 13, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Recently I looked back over my records of all the sermons I’ve preached at Castle Hills Christian Church and realized that over the past 25 years, I’ve preached from all the books of the New ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cleanliness Laws Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 30, 2010

The Third sermon in the Leviticus series deals with cleanliness laws from chapters 11-15 and compares the temporary cleanness of the law system to the permanent cleanness we enjoy because of Christ.

Leviticus Series #3 Cleanliness Laws Leviticus 11-15 CHCC: June 27, 2010 Visual aids: Magnifying Mirror, Hand Sanitizer, and Matryoshkas (nesting doll from Russia) INTRODUCTION: Put hand sanitizer on hands and wash them, then pat face, then look in mirror (small side). Make a comment about ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Law For The Lawless

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 9, 2011

The Law does not save; only Jesus saves through faith.

Law for the Lawless January 24, 2010 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The Law does not save; only Jesus saves through faith. Focus Passage: I Timothy 1:8-11 Supplemental Passage: I would not have come to know sin except through the Law; for I would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lawful Or Expedient

Contributed by Jason Mccoy on Jan 24, 2010

Timothy had to find balance balance between the freedom he had through Christ and the things that were needful to reach others with the gospel.

Lawful or Expedient Acts 16:1-3 (KJV) 1 Then came he to Derbe and Lystra: and, behold, a certain disciple was there, named Timotheus, the son of a certain woman, which was a Jewess, and believed; but his father was a Greek: 2 Which was well reported of by the brethren that were at Lystra and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-3

Denomination: *other

The Blessings Of The Law Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Jan 25, 2010

Because Christ is the living Word, submission to the Scriptures will bring spiritual victory!

I. The Law provides a glimpse of the glory of God! A. God’s glory is revealed through His actions. 1. God chooses to give blessings. 2. God has a right to give commands. B. God’s glory is revealed through His Law. 1. The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Of Demand

Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Apr 6, 2010

When earthly demand is effective,divine supply is sure.

Miracles and Testimonies in the kingdom of God do not happen accidentally. They are made to happen. In short: they are by-products of spiritual transactions Matt 7:7 (Williams Trans) Keep on Asking Keep on knocking … Demand is different from desire .Desire is different from your wish. To ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Law And All Series

Contributed by Andy Stanley on May 7, 2010

Idea: No God. No gratitude. No accountability. No moral consensus regarding right and wrong. Law replaces national conscience.

Idea: No God. No gratitude. No accountability. No moral consensus regarding right and wrong. Law replaces national conscience. Introduction/Review * For these two weeks, I'm putting on my prophet's hat. * Several of the issues we face as a nation intersect with biblical principles. * So, I decided ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:6-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love And Law Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 15, 2010

If we want to make a real difference in people’s lives, then we must emphasize love, not law.

This last week, I came across a website that cataloged what they called “The Best Church Bulletin Bloopers.” They are sentences that actually appeared in church bulletins or were announced in church services. Here are just a few of them: Bertha Belch, a missionary from Africa, will be speaking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

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

Living By The Law Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Oct 10, 2007

This sermon attempts to communicate that living by the law will not make you right with God rather you must be right to live right and you are made right by receiving righteousness from God whether Jew or Gentile.

Living by the law sounds good doesn’t it? Most of us Americans are law abiding citizens, wouldn’t you say? That is, until you stop and think about how the jails of our nation are over crowded and how the court system is back logged with cases. I was talking with a lady one day who had been ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Laws Of Manifestation

Contributed by Dr. Ezra Aniebue on Oct 16, 2007

The wisdom of the due season lies in understanding that due seasons always come. The problem is not when LORD, the issue is making sure that you are prepared when your appointed time shows up.

Sermon by Prophet Dr. Ezra Aniebue Title: The Laws of Manifestation Foundational Statements: The wisdom of the “Due Season,” lies in understanding that “Due Season,” always comes. It always comes because it is a law. Don’t spend time worrying about whether GOD’S WORD will come to pass in your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus And The Law Series

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Sep 1, 2007

This is a study of the Sermon on the Mount. This is the 3rd sermon in the series.

Sermon on the Mount Pt 3 Jesus and The Law Matthew 5:17-20 Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. [18] For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Baptist

Law & Order

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 29, 2007

This is part III in the series 24. It is a first person narrative taken from the perspective of Caiaphas. The preaching idea: you can’t be your own high priest!

Have you ever wished you could communicate with a loved one who has already passed on? Have you ever thought that perhaps that loved one wishes he or she could communicate with you as well? In 1999 a film was released that allowed us to imagine that communication across the great chasm that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65

Denomination: Methodist