Sermons on the rule of law: showing 301-315 of 94,569

Jesus And The Law

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 2, 2020

Jesus condemned whoever sets aside the least of God’s commands. What does that mean? Let’s learn what our relationship to the law is. Let’s examine salt, light and the law in Matthew 5:13-20.

Jesus condemned whoever sets aside the least of God’s commands. What does that mean? Let’s learn what our relationship to the law is. Let’s examine salt, light and the law in Matthew 5:13-20. You ARE Salt Matthew 5:13 “You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Law Of Love Series

Contributed by Stephen Smith on Feb 15, 2020

This message deals with a second New Covenant marriage - that between Christ and his Church (the Lamb and the Bride). It examines the significance of the Law in the life of the believer today.

The Bible: A Love Story Pt 4: The Law of Love The question is often asked: are we, as Christians under the New Covenant of Grace, still obliged to keep the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:5-6, 1 John 4:19, 1 Peter 2:9, Hebrews 13:20, Hebrews 12:24, Colossians 1:27, Ephesians 5:29-32, Ephesians 5:27, 1 John 5:3, Galatians 5:19, Galatians 5:14, Galatians 2:19-20, 2 Corinthians 5:17, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 13:9-10, Romans 11:15, Romans 11:11-12, Romans 11:7, Deuteronomy 7:9, Matthew 11:28-30, Matthew 22:37-39, Luke 22:20, John 1:17, John 14:15, John 14:31, John 14:21, John 15:24, Acts 10:34-35, Acts 11:15, Romans 5:5, Romans 5:17-19, Romans 6:14, Ephesians 5:24-25, Revelation 19:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

The Spirit Of The Law

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 17, 2020

When we examine the 10 Commandments more closely we understand the inner logic of God that forms them. We understand the Spirit of the Law.

February 16, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Matthew 5:21-37 The Spirit of the Law Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. When I was growing up, my sister Sarah received a science kit for her ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20, Matthew 5:21-37

Denomination: Lutheran

The Curse Of The Law Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 6, 2018

Only perfect performance could win divine approval under the Law, but since that was not achievable the Law could only condemn a person (James 2.10) and cause him to cast himself on God in faith.

October 19, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter III.A.2.b: The Curse of the Law (3.10-12) Galatians 3.10-12 (KJV) 10 For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Not Through Law

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 13, 2018

When we believe in the God who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead, our faith also will be accounted as righteousness.

NOT THROUGH LAW. Romans 4:13-25. The Apostle Paul has already established that Abraham was not justified (made righteous) by works, otherwise he would have grounds of boasting - and who can boast before God? (Romans 4:2). Neither was Abraham justified by circumcision, since that rite was not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Curse Of The Law Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 28, 2018

Someone will say, “But when we are saved, then surely we can keep the Law.” Absolutely not! Because it calls for CONTINUED, UNBROKEN, PERFECT obedience in every single point. One slip and you are guilty.

October 19, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter III.A.2.b: The Curse of the Law (3.10-12) Galatians 3.10-12 (KJV) 10 For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfilling The Law Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 3, 2014

Paul gives 6 characteristics of successful churches. We should not keep our burdens to ourselves. We are part of a caring community of faith, and we’re to help when people are hurting, we respond.

Introduction: People dislike accountability. They prefer to go their own way without answering to others. Among Christians, this attitude breeds self-reliant “Lone Ranger” believers and independent churches. Yet life works better when there is a “chain-of-command”, when ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-6

Denomination: Congregational

The Witness Of The Law Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 18, 2014

Two prevailing themes are knit together throughout the Bible, God's Law and God's Gospel. The law witnesses to the perfect character of God and the sinful character of man.

Law and Gospel: The Witness of the Law Exodus 20 “A recent survey by George Gallup Jr. revealed a startling trend in our culture. According to Gallup the evidence seems to indicate that there are not clear behavioral patterns that distinguish Christians from non-Christians in our society. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Law

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 18, 2014

To show that CHRIST is both our Perfection and our Righteousness, that we are declared the Righteousness of GOD in CHRIST.

I. EXORDIUM: Is CHRIST Your Righteousness? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST is both our Perfection and our Righteousness, that we are declared the Righteousness of GOD in CHRIST. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:19 (Amplified Bible) 7:19 For the Law never made ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Law Of Reciprocity

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Mar 11, 2014

Seed time and harvest

The Law of Reciprocity “And God said, let the earth bring forth grass, the herb yielding seed, and the fruit tree yielding fruit after his kind, whose seed is in itself upon the earth; and it was so.” Gen 1:11 “While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:11

Denomination: *other

The True Law Series

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Mar 19, 2014

Jesus came not to abolish the law, but to fulfill it. However, fulfillment of the law requires complete love for others (even our enemy); only then are we complete/perfect.

Just about a year ago, the movie 42 came out. It captures the story of Jackie Robinson, the first black baseball player to play in the major leagues. It’s a really great movie for all sorts of reasons, and if you haven’t seen it, then I recommend you do, if for no other reason than the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: United Methodist

Offerings Of The Law Series

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 15, 2014

To show that CHRIST is the end (conclusion) of the Law, and now we live by faith in and thru Him.

I. EXORDIUM: How did CHRIST ended the Law? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST is the end (conclusion) of the Law, and now we live by faith in and thru Him. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 10:8 (Amplified Bible) 10:8 When He said just before, You have neither desired, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Law Of The Harvest Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 9, 2015

Giving is not simply an act, it flows out of who we are, out of our love for God. Then we will be the cheerful givers who are loved by God

2 CORINTHIANS 9: 6-7 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] THE LAW OF THE HARVEST [Luke 6:38 / Phil. 4:10-20] Can a man lose by doing that which pleases God? These verses are an eloquent tribute to the blessedness of Christian giving. Grace giving always rebounds with multiplied blessings for the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Or Law

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 9, 2015

Are you living under Grace or Law or maybe a form of Graw or Lace?

The argument over Grace versus Law or a mixture like Glaw or Lace has been going on for centuries. That is to be expected because there was such a radical change between the Old and New Covenant it was bound to bring about controversy. The Jews who had been under the Old for so many centuries ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of The Law Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 11, 2015

A sermon overview of the Pentateuch

The Book of the Law Deuteronomy 4:8, “And what great nation is there that has such statutes and righteous judgments as are in all this law which I set before you this day?” (NKJ) As we traveled down Route 66 on Sunday nights we got broke down on Ezekiel. Route 66 is designed to take ...read more

Denomination: Baptist