Sermons on The Rule Of Law:

The Two Covenants

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 6, 2023

How does an analogy between two sons help us understand the old and new covenants?

Living under the law of Moses was like a child under a tutor, or like a slave. How does Paul explain this? Now I say, as long as the heir is a child, he does not differ at all from a slave, although he is owner of everything, but he is under guardians and managers until the date set by the father. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham's Obedient Faith

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 17, 2023

Is there a difference between works of the law and works of faith? Many Christians confuse the two as one, but they are not. Let's let the Bible answer the question.

A false equivalence is bad logic. It occurs when we believe that the same word in different contexts means the same thing. This happens in Christian discussions of the word works. We solve the confusion by asking what kind of “works” is being discussed. Is it works of the law or works of obedient ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Challenge Of A Warped Society

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 29, 2023

Paul expected all of his congregations to listen to their minds and order their hearts in the right way. He told the folks at Thessalonika that they had no need for anyone to write them about loving their neighbor.

Saturday of the 21st Week in Course 2023 Ordinarily we tend to associate St. Paul’s teachings on chastity and lust with the letters to the Corinthians. But that’s shortsighted. Remember that even as far back as Plato and Aristotle, the virtuous life was associated with men and women who would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Psalm 98:7-9, 1 Thessalonians 4:9-11

Denomination: Catholic

Trial 0f Jesus - Caiaphus Series

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Apr 13, 2022

As we look at the trial of Jesus, we will see how the religious leaders disregarded their own laws regarding the legal proceeding of a capital crime (one worthy of death). In this integrated gospel account, we will also see the fulfillment of prophecies written by David.

It was Preparation Day, the day before the Passover Sabbath. In the darkness of the early hours of the morning, Jesus was arrested. The crowd of guards and soldiers led him bound to Annas. Although Annas had previously been the high priest, Caiaphas his son-in-law was the high priest that year. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-68, Mark 14:53-65, Luke 22:54, Luke 22:63-71, John 18:13-14, John 18:19-24, Psalm 27:12, Deuteronomy 17:6, Deuteronomy 19:15, Psalm 35:11, Psalm 109:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 1 - Like A Tree Planted Series

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Aug 11, 2022

This is the opening sermon in the series and explores Psalm 1 and the implications for Christians today.

We are beginning a new series called Sermon in the Psalms. What is nice about the Psalms is they lend themselves very well to what is called topical preaching. We can focus on specific topics and each sermon pretty much stands alone. That is one of the reasons for studying the book of Psalms. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, Matthew 5:11, Galatians 5:23

Denomination: Christian Church

Living Because Of God's Love

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Mar 8, 2018

A sermon in the person of Niccodemus, that discusses God's focus is His love for all people and how this changes how Niccodemus sees himself and God, and how Niccodemus relates to others

Today’s sermon has been prepared by Pastor Richard Schwedes of the St Paul's Lutheran Church Sydney for us. It is based on the Gospel reading of John 3:14-21. If you ever thought you were confident that you know everything that you need to know about God, then I have a story for you. My name ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Breaking The Cycle In A Land Misled-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 9, 2019

4 of 5. King Ahaz of Judah’s reign was marked/defined by political expediency, acquiescence, & compliance. A land defined by political expediency, acquiescence, & compliance is misled & to be pitied. The cycle must be broken in a misled land, due to it’s WASTED...

BREAKING The CYCLE In A LAND MISLED--IV— 2Kings 16:1-4(16:01-18; 18:01-07, 13-16; 19:1-7, 14-20, 35-37) Overcoming Political Compliance/Acquiescence Overcoming The Politics of Spiritual Acquiescence. Attention: President Ronald W. Reagan’s statement of concern for his country—"Without God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 16:1-18, 2 Kings 18:1-7, 2 Kings 19:1-7, 2 Kings 19:14-20, 2 Kings 19:35-37, 2 Kings 18:13-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

God Accepts You As Gentiles, In Christ (So Don't Become Jewish Christians; Ephesians 2:1-10) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 23, 2022

What is faith? Also, "works" and "good works" are not the same thing. "Works" are works of the Mosaic covenant, specifically food laws, circumcision, holy days (inc. Sabbath).

Today's sermon is on Ephesians 2:1-10. But I want to start by reading all of chapter 2. We often make a mess of chapter 2, especially in verses 8-10, and the reason we make that mess is because we ignore Paul's larger argument. Paul is writing to Gentiles, explaining to them that they are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, Ephesians 2:11-22, Galatians 2:11-16

Put Not Your Trust In Princes Or Political Parties Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 2, 2010

God does not call us to take political power, but to witness to the Gospel of truth, goodness and beauty, and to keep together our worship, law and ethics.

27th Sunday in Course October 2, 2010 Sacred Liturgy Series Last Sunday, a number of evangelical pastors mounted the pulpit and endorsed candidates running in the current elections. By doing so, they thumbed their noses at the Internal Revenue Service’s rulings against 501-c-3 ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Who Will Rescue Me?

Contributed by Christopher Howitz on Nov 23, 2007

the frustration of failing in regard to law-keeping leads us to cry out to God and discover the power of the Holy Spirit available for all who trust in Jesus

Romans 7:15-25 15I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. 16And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good. 17As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me. 18I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Zephania: Seek The Lord Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 12, 2023

Zephaniah's message hits hard the ruling class of Judah for their part in leading the people down a path of immorality, corruption, and idolatry. (This sermon was preached during the Fourth of July)

ILLUSTRATION: French writer Alexis de Tocqueville (TOKEVILLE), after visiting America in 1831, said, “I sought for the greatness of the United States in her commodious harbors, her ample rivers, her fertile fields, and boundless forests—and it was not there. I sought for it in her rich mines, her ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ten Commandents

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 12, 2004

A study of the past and a look into the future. Its time we took another look at Gods laws and what they mean to us.

The Ten Commandments A study of the past and a look into the future. Exodus 20;3-17. The children of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Teach With Authority As Jesus Did - Matt. 7:28,29

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 10, 2002

How to Teach With Authority as Jesus Did - Matt. 7:28,29 - Jesus taught with authority and not like the teachers of the law.

How to Teach With Authority as Jesus Did - Matt. 7:28,29 "When Jesus had finished saying these things, the crowds were amazed at his teaching. Because he taught as one who had authority and not as their teachers of the law." (Matt. 7:28,29) Quote:Behavioral studies show that if 2% of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let God Heal Your Eyes And Ears

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Mar 4, 2002

Through this LAW & GOSPEL prophecy from Isaiah we are encouraged to let God heal the eyes and ears of our soul.

You are handed something that looks like a strange plastic spatula. “Cover your right eye and read the smallest letters you can on the chart on the wall. Now do the same with the other eye,” you are told. The person speaking to you records the results. In another office an assistant to the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Reaping A Bountiful Harvest

Contributed by James May on Nov 14, 2004

God’s Laws of Sowing and Reaping will ever be the same. We will reap what we sow, both in the natural and in the spiritual.

Reaping a Bountiful Harvest by Pastor Jim May We are well into the Fall season of the year right now. The harvest of fall crops is in full swing. I was talking to my friend who is a sugar cane planter a short time ago and learned that his crops were doing very well. Unless the weather was to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible