Sermons on Two Laws At Work:

Jesus And The Law

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 5, 2022

Jesus condemned whoever sets aside the least of God’s commands. Let’s examine Jesus’ commentary on the law in the sermon on the mount and understand the spirit of the law.

Jesus condemned whoever sets aside the least of God’s commands. Let’s examine Jesus’ commentary on the law in the sermon on the mount and understand the spirit of the law. You ARE Salt and Light “You are the salt of the earth. But if salt loses its saltiness, how will it become salty again? It’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

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

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

Understanding The Law Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 9, 2011

A sermon on Hebrews 7:19 about the Law

HoHum: J. Oswald Sanders Once Pointed Out: “The round of pleasure or the amassing of wealth are [often] but vain attempts to escape from the persistent ache. The millionaire is usually a lonely man and the comedian is often more unhappy than his audience.” In His Book, “Facing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:11-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace And The Law Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 28, 2011

God sent Christ to fulfill the law, and he now allows us to satisfy it through our identification with him.

Romans 7:1-13 Introduction: A. Do you ever wish they had consulted you before making a particular law? B. For example, the area you are driving through is posted 45 mph because it is a residential zone, but there are only three houses throughout the entire area? C. Michelle and I sometimes discuss ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Of The Harvest

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Oct 12, 2021

The good seeds we plant, through our thoughts and actions and habits, will bear fruit through the faithful blessing of God. He’s more than ready to do his part, if we’ll only do ours. That’s “the law of the harvest."

Retired Admiral William McCraven was a Navy SEAL for 36 years, last serving as commander of US Special Operations. He describes the SEAL version of basic training, and some of the life lessons it taught him, in a book he’s written called “Make Your Bed.” Here’s what he says about that simple ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9

Priesthood And Law

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 6, 2014

To show that we are now under Grace and not under Law.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you under grace and not under law? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we are now under Grace and not under Law. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:12 (Amplified Bible) 7:12 For when there is a change in the priesthood, there is of necessity an alteration of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Two Kinds Of Religion

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 5, 2018

In the midst of church scandals, can we look beyond human sins and see God at work? We religious leaders are the object of Jesus’ greatest criticisms; will we listen?

In the midst of church scandals, can we look beyond human sins and see God at work? We religious leaders are the object of Jesus’ greatest criticisms; will we listen? Let’s discuss the two ways of being, the takers and givers in the context of Mark 12:38-44. Outward Show Mark 12:38-39 In His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Baptist

Free For The Law

Contributed by A.t. Stewart on Jul 7, 2005

The Christian is not only free from the bondage of the Law, we are also FREE for the blessings of the Law.

Free For The Law Deut 10:12-22 I. TOMORROW WE WILL BE CELEBRATING OUR NATION’S 229TH YEAR OF FREEDOM FROM THE TYRANNY OF KING GEORGE! A. Today, we are going to be talking about a greater freedom than the one we will be celebrating tomorrow. B. We are going to be talking about the Christian’s ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-15

The Rules In Only Two Lines Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 17, 2020

All of Torah, all of God’s law is summed up in two lines. That’s good, because after original sin, we humans routinely show ourselves to be pretty stupid.

30th Sunday in Course 2020 Plague Year The Church has had us immersed in St. Matthew’s Gospel, chapter 22, for the better part of a month now, and last week’s Gospel with the famous quote, “Render to Caesar what is Caesar’s and to God what is God” was a rebuke of the Pharisees. So the beginning of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:20-26, 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10, Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Catholic

Two Builders - Two Foundations Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Feb 7, 2002

Jesus had just finished giving the infamous Sermon on the Mount. He so desperately wanted His audience to go and do what He had just taught them because He wanted to implement His kingdom of righteousness on earth. So he tells a story for his conclusion.

INTRODUCTION Sermonic Theme Opening Statement: Form is meaning in the Bible. The way something is written or said indicates its meaning. I need you to help me make this point. If I say, “Once upon a time…” you expect a story. If I say, “Dearly beloved, we are gathered here today….” you expect a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

The Laws Of Giving Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 5, 2008

Do you give NEED-MINDEDLY or SEED-MINDEDLY?

The Laws of Giving Luke 6:38 Luke 6:38 38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you." (NIV) How do you MEASURE up? Galatians 6:7 7 Do not be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Church Of God

Absolute Laws Series

Contributed by Steven Wunderink on Jul 9, 2007

In the series of skipped books of the Bible (Lev, Num, Deut) this sermon tackles the laws that are absolute. Obeyed yesterday, obey TODAY!

The Skipped Over Books of the Bible Dad used to skip over many of the books, from the 10 commands to Joshua There are many gems in the desert we will explore There are many laws laid down in confusion we will sort out Purpose of giving the laws AFTER salvation from slavery - To stay within God’s ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:1-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Holiness Laws Series

Contributed by Steven Wunderink on Jul 16, 2007

Part of the series on the Skipped over books of Lev., Num., and Deut. Looking at the different laws and gems in the middle of them.

The Skipped over Books of the Bible Skipped over b/c: - Too hard to understand - Too difficult to read - Too embarrassing to think about Laws given: -To show us how to LOVE our Savior, who brought us out of Egypt - To keep us SAFE under His protective wings Absolute Laws are laws that were to be ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Law & Grace Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 29, 2003

The Law came thru Moses, Grace and truth thru Jesus. What was the difference?

OPEN: Back in the 70’s the Police Dept. of the State Connecticut had a regulation, a law that after the 1st snowfall each vehicle in squadron had to have chains on its tires. One day after a particularly bad winter storm, a woman called into the police to report an accident where a state Trooper’s ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ