Sermons on Weakness Of Law:

Strengthen Your Faith

Contributed by James May on Jul 12, 2009

How can you build your faith? Why is faith important?

Strengthen Your Faith By Pastor Jim May In what do you place your faith? Is it in our government, our leaders, or our military might? Do you have faith in the police to enforce the law? Do you have faith in your doctor to give you right treatment for whatever sickness you may have? Do you ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Leads Us Heavenward

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on May 17, 2010

Where are you headed? That's not only a question for high school seniors, but for all of us. A. Only faith in Jesus' words leads heavenward B. This faith confesses Jesus crucified and risen C. This faith is a living, busy, active, powerful thing in us

Text: Luke 24:44-53 Theme: Jesus Leads Us Heavenward A. Only faith in Jesus' words leads heavenward B. This faith confesses Jesus crucified and risen C. This faith is a living, busy, active, powerful thing in us Season: Graduate Sunday - Ascension Day Date: May 16, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Lutheran

Who Says So? Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 29, 2010

If we are going to respect and commit to obey the commandments we have a right to know "Who says so? By Whose authority?"

“Law & Order: SPU – Who Says So?” Exodus 20:1-2; Mt. 22:34-40 The church I served in Grand Rapids had a lot of acreage and had turned part of it into 3 softball diamonds. Monday - Thursday nights, all summer long, various church leagues played their slow-pitch games there. Three ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Two Covenants Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 13, 2010

Gal. 4:21-5:1 is a great use of an analogy by Paul to show the difference between the Mosiac Covenant and the Covenant brought by Jesus Christ.

Two Covenants Gal. 4:21-5:1 Introduction In this text Paul continues to contrast grace and law, faith and works. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit he employs an Old Testament story as an analogy, which serves not so much as an argument as an illustration. Paul here doesn’t give us a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Falling From Grace Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010

Speaking on grace has seemed one sided…when you speak of unconditional forgiveness, limitless love, & boundless acceptance. It’s just screaming to be abused and misused... here are three loop-holes:

Speaking on grace has seemed one sided…when you speak of unconditioned forgiveness and limitless love and boundless acceptance… * The scent of sandal arises when you tell sinners that; “No matter what, God loves you and can forgive you.” or that “No amount of effort and works impresses God any ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

How Sweet The Sound Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010

What is Grace? “that which brings delight & pleasure” It’s anything that makes God smile! It’s sweeter than the sound of sin, of the law, and of works...

* What is Grace? Common definition- “unmerited, undeserved favor” o “that which brings delight & pleasure” – anything that makes God smile o Grace is in an unusual category of N/V words-(both nouns & verbs) Love, Joy, Hope, and Faith – both a ‘thing’ and something you ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:24

Denomination: Baptist

The New Way: Jesus Plus Nothing Series

Contributed by Andrew Farley on Sep 25, 2009

The first in a series of messages on the complete sufficiency of the Gospel.

Put yourself in the place of your favorite Old Testament character for a moment. Imagine what it would be like to be them. Perhaps you’d like to be David or Esther or Daniel. What closeness they had with God! How they walked with him and were used by him! Wouldn’t it be great to be one of them? ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:6-10, Hebrews 1:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amos - The Country Prophet (1:1-2:16) Part 1 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 26, 2009

A shepherd and gatherer of sycamore fruit called by God to prophesy - Am 7:14-15 b. Who proclaimed God’s message concerning eight nations, with an emphasis on the northern kingdom of Israel

"STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Amos - The Country Prophet (1:1-2:16) INTRODUCTION 1. In our survey of "The Minor Prophets", we have already considered... a. Obadiah, who prophesied of the judgment to befall Edom b. Joel, who proclaimed a locust plague as a harbinger of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Amos - The Country Prophet (3:1-6:14) Part 2 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 26, 2009

we shall direct our attention to the "sermons" in chapters 3-6 a. There are three sermons, each beginning with "Hear this word..." - 3:1; 4:1; 5:1 b. The focus of these sermons is Israel, the kingdom in the north b. Who proclaimed G

"STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Amos - The Country Prophet (3:1-6:14) INTRODUCTION 1. In our previous study we began our survey of the book of Amos a. A prophet of God, who was... 1) A country shepherd and gatherer of sycamore fruit - Am 7:14-15 2) Called to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Amos - The Country Prophet (7:1-9:15) Part 3 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 26, 2009

In this third and final lesson on Amos, we will... a. Focus our attention on the last three chapters which contain... 1) Five "Visions" of Amos 2) An "interlude" in which Amos defends his prophetic role 3) A closing glimpse of a b

"STUDIES IN THE MINOR PROPHETS" Amos - The Country Prophet (7:1-9:15) INTRODUCTION 1. In the first two studies on the book of Amos, we briefly surveyed... a. The "Oracles" of Amos, concerning sin and judgment of eight nations (ch. 1-2) b. The "Sermons" of Amos, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Romans 3:9-20 Series

Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Nov 29, 2009

Religious or non-religious, all men are in the same predicament before God. The law (rules) doesn’t fix the problem. It SHOWS us the problem and points us to Christ, the only solution.

Outline for CBF July 26, 2009 Intro: Give illustration of three men, all condemned for different kinds of murder (one kills someone in a fit of rage, one hires an assassin to kill his wife; another, having been involved in gangs, bumps off some of his competitors) All three, being on death row, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Matthew 5 - Part 11 - Quick, I Think I Need A Lawyer! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 31, 2009

When it comes to the law, I am not merely an in-law (one whose relationship with God is based on a set of rules and regulations) or an outlaw (one who wants to live outside the law). I need a lawyer!

Matthew 5 - Part 11 - I think I need a lawyer? I once went to court on behalf of young mother with an intellectual disability. She was a difficult person and the Department of Children’s Services had decided, in their wisdom, to apply the letter of the law and take away her child. It was my task ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Will Make Me Happy? Series

Contributed by Adam Weber on Mar 17, 2017

It’s not about rules and instructions, God is concerned with our heart. True joy is found in faith-fueled obedience to all that God teaches.

Well… I just wanna welcome everyone here to Embrace… My name is Adam… I’m one of the pastors here… and as always…we are so excited… and overjoyed… that you are here… And today… I just wanna start… ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-2

The Mind Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Nov 12, 2012

The Spirit in Romans 8

The Mind of the Spirit: Romans 8 - Feb. 22, 2009 Good morning. Turn with me to the book of Romans, chapter 8. We have been going through this book written by the Apostle Paul to Christians living in Rome, the capital city of the Roman Empire. He writes them to share the “good news” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lamedh - Psalm 119:89-96 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 1, 2012

Where are we in our faith in God’s word… and how it can sustain us in all our life’s journey? The psalmist cast his lot with God and God’s word and knew that God would sustain and keep him! Let us cast our lot with God’s Word and know that God is going to

Lamedh February 1, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wednesday Bible Study Series Psalm 119:89-96 (ESV) – 12 of 22 Lamedh – 12th letter of the Hebrew Alphabet 89Forever, O LORD, your word is firmly fixed in the heavens. The word used here by the psalmist for “Forever” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89-96

Denomination: Baptist