Sermons on Zealous Of The Law:

Double Or Nothing

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 4, 2023

Ignorance of God’s character and law often renders our loving feelings toward our neighbors empty or misguided.

There used to be a terrific program on PBS called the Religion and Ethics Weekly. They covered everything from Pentecostals to the Pope. I’ve seen programs on Jews and Buddhists and Hindus and Islam. One time they reported on a rise in Hindu fundamentalism. I wasn’t paying as much attention as I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Self-Control Series

Contributed by Timothy Ogada on Sep 8, 2024

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.

SELF CONTROL Human beings have become so clever. We, in this age of advanced technology, have learnt to control many things. We control the sun to heat our houses; we control mighty rivers to produce electricity for our cities; we control the space through satellites to transmit communication; we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Go! And See The Scapegoat: Christ Our Substitute - Leviticus 16:7–8 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 27, 2025

Hidden among the laws, rituals, and sacrifices of Leviticus, we discover some of the clearest pictures of Jesus Christ in all of Scripture.

Go! And See the Scapegoat: Christ Our Substitute - Leviticus 16:7–8 Leviticus 16:7–8 (NLT): “Then he must take the two male goats and present them to the Lord at the entrance of the Tabernacle. He is to cast sacred lots to determine which goat will be reserved as an offering to the Lord and which ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 16:7-8, Hebrews 9:12, Psalm 103:12, Isaiah 53:6, John 1:29, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 6:23, Romans 10:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Answering The First-Century "karens" He Encountered Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 13, 2025

All of them were survivors, in the strict sense, each party with its own quirks. The Pharisees stood behind the Law.

Friday of the Fifteenth Week in Course 2025 Have you ever wondered just why it was that the Pharisees, who seemed to be everywhere Jesus went, were such prigs? These days we might even call the “Karens,” although I’ve known real Karens and they weren’t so judgmental as the Pharisees. I think the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-8, Luke 9:3, Psalm 116:12-18, Exodus 11:10, Exodus 12:1-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Catholic

Let God Settle Your Score Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Sep 18, 2023

It is not in the domain of any child of God to take the law into his hands and avenge for any wrongful doing done against him.

OASIS WORD DIGEST 18th September, 2023 LET GOD SETTLE YOUR SCORES* Bible Passage: Do not say, “I’ll pay you back for this wrong!” Wait for the Lord, and he will avenge you. Proverbs 20:22 (NIV) Oasis Word For Today* As Christians, we should in no way try to settle our score. This is because ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:22, Romans 12:19-21

Denomination: Charismatic

Two Paths PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to choose the path of righteousness, delight in God's law, and flourish like a tree planted by streams of water.

Beloved, as we gather together today in the sanctuary of our Lord, we find ourselves standing at the crossroads of life, where the path of righteousness and the path of wickedness diverge. We stand, as it were, at the precipice of choice, where the echo of our decisions will reverberate through the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1

Topics: Righteous, Wicked

More Than The Cry Of A Desperate Man SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 25, 2023

The experience of anyone struggling against sin or trying to please God by keeping rules and laws without the Spirit’s help.

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a joy it is to gather together in this sacred space, to lift our voices in praise, to share in fellowship, and to open our hearts and minds to the Word of God. As we come together today, we are drawn to a topic that is as old as humanity ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Topics: Sin

Cities Of Refuge (Deuteronomy 19)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 6, 2025

How did Jesus make the laws against murder even stricter? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 19.

What were the laws about manslaughter, murder, property markers and witnesses? Did Jesus make the law against murder even stronger, applying it to our hearts? Let’s look at Deuteronomy 19. What was the law regarding cities of refuge for those involved in manslaughter? When the Lord your God cuts ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ, Lord Over Sabbath PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Explore the Lordship of Christ over the Sabbath, the scrutiny of religious leaders, and the importance of obeying God's laws over human standards.

Good morning, dear family of faith. We're going to dive right into the Word today from the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 14, verses 1-6. I love how Charles Spurgeon put it: "The Gospel is like a caged lion. It does not need to be defended, it just needs to be let out of its cage." So, let's unleash the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-6

Topics: Religion, Christianity

What's Faith Got To Do With It? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 4, 2023

To highlight that it is not through adherence to the law, but through faith in Jesus Christ and the grace of God, that we receive spiritual life and vitality.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters. Today, we are diving into the heart of the book of Galatians, specifically Galatians 3. We will be exploring the gift of spiritual life and vitality, the limitations of the law, and how the law binds us rather than providing freedom. The gift of spiritual ...read more

Topics: Justification, Faith

God’s Second Word: Worship & Serve No Other Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 19, 2010

Freedom to truly live comes only through proper self-control is the message of the 10 Commandments. The purpose of God’s law is deliverance not domination. Obedience does not subjugate; it saves and delivers.

[GOD’S TEN WORDS SERIES] EXODUS 20: 4 - 6 GOD’S SECOND WORD: WORSHIP AND SERVE NO OTHER In New York Harbor the STATUE OF LIBERTY stands with torch held high. She faces the Atlantic Ocean and the old countries beyond, with her back turned toward the country she honors. She holds high the hope ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Who Will You Allow To Be Your Master?

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jul 11, 2002

Paul says we’re no longer under law but under grace, he means we no longer live under the old regime of the law; that is part of the old creation, old self, joined to Adam, slaves of sin. Instead we’ve been brought into a new reality, the grace of God

Rom 6:12-23 - Who has mastery over us? Old Horror Movie – “The Hand”  Regardless of what they did to this hand it kept coming back to haunt them Background So Far  God has had to deal with two problems – sin, and our sinful nature  In the first part of this chapter we talked ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-23

Denomination: Christian Church

A Spiritual Dilemma

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 2, 2018

To establish that saints will find themselves faced with undesirable or unpleasant choices, in their walk of faith. Like Paul: “For the good that I would, I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.” This lesson deals with our ability to overcome the weaknesses of the flesh.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. A Perplexing Position 2. A Pitiful Plight 3. A Perfect Provision Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “A Spiritual Dilemma.” This will be one of our “Expository Sermons.” We will read the text, explain the text; and apply the text to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11, Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 2 - Genesis 14:17-24 - Tithing Without A Gun Held To My Head Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Mar 16, 2010

"Paying tithes? That's UNDER THE OLD TESTAMENT LAW. It just doesn't apply today." Someone draws out Genesis 14:17-24 from it's holster like a Colt Peacemaker six-gun and recites "ABRAHAM PAID TITHES 500 YEARS BEFORE THE LAW!" but was it an imaginary gun?

Part 2 - Genesis 14:17-24 - TITHING WITHOUT A GUN HELD TO MY HEAD Most Television Preachers and many well known and Respected Pastors would all agree that TITHING IS FOR TODAY. After all Malachi 3:10 says, "Bring all the tithes into the storehouse so there will be enough food in my Temple. If you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Disgrace To Grace

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Apr 5, 2018

The law is a system based on merit and work – What you do will determine what you get Grace is a system based on FAITH – What you believe will determine what you get John 1:17 says “For the law was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus

Let me begin with a simple question – have you ever been in a situation where you were disgraced? St James says…“We all stumble in many ways. Anyone who is never at fault in what they say is perfect, able to keep their whole body in check. .......But no human being can tame the tongue. It is a ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-15, Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational