Sermons on the function of the law: showing 1,411-1,425 of 78,881

Grace Will Bring You Out!

Contributed by Derek Joshua E'lon Sr. on May 5, 2003

THIS IS A SERMON THAT SHOWS THAT GRACE SAVES AND THE LAW CAN NOT SAVE.

GRACE WILL BRING YOU OUT (EPH. 2:5-9) There are many Christians who are saved by grace but try to keep saved by obeying the law or by keeping the commandments. But I want to tell you that the “Just shall live by faith.” We live by faith, without keeping the ritual, only the moral, (which are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

God's Equity

Contributed by Howard Flynn on May 17, 2001

God will judge us by law or grace and the choice is ours.

I am going to talk to you today about something vital to your welfare. However, most of us take it for granted. In fact, most of us aren’t even aware that it exists. I am going to talk about an idea that is one of the foundation stones of our modern legal system. Without this principle equal ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 98:4-9, John 8:3-11

Denomination: Adventist

What Are You Living Under? Series

Contributed by Rob Swan on Mar 5, 2011

It is better to live under grace than under the Law

Big Idea: It is better to live under grace than under the Law (legalism vs. Faith) Big Question: What are you living under? Text: Gal 4:1-7 Introduction Looking over the horses in the stalls, the man studied and looked over the noble beasts that were at the auction that day. He walked up to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Only Jesus Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 20, 2008

We are saved by Jesus alone, not Jesus and culture or law.

Philippians 3:1-14 May 18, 2008 No Confidence in the Flesh Peter and Cornelius – first Gentile convert to Christianity Question: what to do with believers who are not Jewish – do they need to be Jewish to accept Christ? Paul taught no – both Jew and Gentiles come to God in the same way – ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: *other

Holiness Is Right

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 2, 2015

Regardless of the laws that are passed by the Supreme Court Holiness is Right.

Holiness is Right By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. . Hebrews 12:14 – “Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord”. Romans 12:2 – “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may prove ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Apostolic

Saved By Faith

Contributed by Daniel King, D. Min. on Jun 21, 2014

We are not justified through works of the law, but through faith.

Text: “Know that a person is not justified by the works of the law, but by faith in Jesus Christ. So we, too, have put our faith in Christ Jesus that we may be justified by faith in Christ and not by the works of the law, because by the works of the law no one will be justified. (Galatians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:16

Denomination: Charismatic

Neither Jot Nor Tittle Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jun 27, 2014

Is Jesus making the Law binding upon Christians in these verses?

Neither Jot, nor Tittle Matthew 5:17-19 This text has many emphatic markers in the Greek which indicates that what Jesus says here is to be taken with all seriousness. We need to be reminded again that the Sermon on the Mount was preached to His disciples in the light of dividing the true ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-19, Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Call To Unlimited Forgiveness

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 27, 2014

The full extent of the law, versus the full extent of grace.

A CALL TO UNLIMITED FORGIVENESS. Matthew 18:21-35. Peter’s question, “How many times shall I forgive my brother?” (MATTHEW 18:21) arises out of the context of church discipline (cf. Matthew 18:15-20). Perhaps the original grievance was resolved, between one brother and another. The brother was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Salvation

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 10, 2013

To know the difference between Law and Grace in the area of punishment.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have GOD's Great Salvation? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To know the difference between Law and Grace in the area of punishment. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 2:2-3 (Amplified Bible) 2:2 For if the message given through angels [the Law spoken by them to Moses] ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

How We Can Be Called "blessed" Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 20, 2024

The Law is good, but the command of Jesus makes it even better.

Saturday of First Week in Lent 2023 Today the psalmist declares: “Blessed are those whose way is blameless, who walk in the law of the LORD! Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole heart.” These words begin the longest psalm in the Bible, psalm 119, which is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:10, Matthew 5:43-48, Psalm 119:1-8, Deuteronomy 26:16-19

Denomination: Catholic

The Soil Of Slander - James 4:11-12 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 30, 2022

Are you guilty of judging God's law?

James 4:11 Brothers, do not speak against one another. Anyone who speaks against his brother or judges his brother speaks against the law and judges the law. When the law you judge, you are not a doer of law but a judge. 12 There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Picky, Picky Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 16, 2021

Where do the Law and Mercy intersect with God and in Christianity

Introduction ? 1 On a Sabbath, while he was going through the grainfields, his disciples plucked and ate some heads of grain, rubbing them in their hands. 2 But some of the Pharisees said, “Why are you doing what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath?” 3 And Jesus answered them, “Have you not read ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11, Hosea 6:6, Micah 6:8

Denomination: Brethren

Laws On Violence, Pt. 2: How Bad A Boss Can You Be (Exodus 21:20-27) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Oct 1, 2022

The OT answers the question, "How bad a boss can you be, and still keep possession of a slave?" The NT answers the question, "How can you be a great boss, in Christ?"

Today, we continue working through the laws on violence, in Exodus 21. Last week, we read about a few sins that were punishable by death, and a few that weren't. Let's start by simply rereading verses 12-19: (12) A striker of a man-- and he dies-- shall surely be put to death, (13) while ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 21:20-27, Ephesians 6:5-8

The Church Of The New Testament - Part 7d Series

Contributed by Sam Mccormick on Feb 27, 2018

Part 7D is a continuation of the functions we observe in the church in its infancy, and corresponding gifts that enable and empower the functionaries to perform in their various roles.

This 13-part series of classes has been many years in the making. About 25 years ago I began in earnest to examine the features, character and characteristics of the church as it existed in its earliest years. As I sometimes do, I kept my notes all along the way, and this series of classes is to a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:4-5, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, 1 Timothy 5:3-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parting The Hoof And Chewing The Cud

Contributed by James May on Apr 7, 2004

The Old Testament Laws found in Leviticus still have relevance in our lives today. God still has laws that govern who is acceptable as profitable servants.

PARTING THE HOOF AND CHEWING THE CUD Leviticus 11:2-4 For some people the only exercise they ever get is when they are jumping to conclusions, running off at the mouth, putting their two cents worth in, raising cane, and I don’t mean sugar cane, walking all over someone, lifting themselves up on ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:2-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible