Sermons on Zealous Of The Law:

Christmas Makes For Pure Christians Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 15, 2021

The reality of Christmas is that God’s grace does not produce Christians who are cavalier about sin. My message in three words is simple: Don’t drift downstream.

It just seems the holidays are meant for laziness. The week between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day is meant for sleeping in and for resting. Yet, I want to challenge your message during this “week of rest” - The reality of Christmas is that God’s grace does not produce Christians who are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Sin Is Sin: Murder Or Telling A Lie

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Jan 17, 2023

Many struggle with the concept that sin is sin. Murder, stealing, telling a lie…they are all sin. But how can telling a lie be just as bad as murder?

******************* A lot of us struggle with the concept that sin is sin. Murder, stealing, telling a lie… we can all agree that those are sins. But we tend to rate sins and say one sin is worse than another. How can telling a lie be just as bad as murder? There’s a verse in the Bible that ...read more

Scripture: James 2:10, 1 John 2:1, Romans 6:23, 2 Corinthians 5:21, John 3:16-17, Romans 8:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Circumcision Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 22, 2024

Using OT Scripture, Paul proves in Romans 4:9-12 that circumcision is not a prerequisite for justification. Justification is by faith alone. Vital principles applicable today are taught in this passage of Scripture.

Intro Romans 4 naturally divides into sections: 1. Justification is by faith, not by works (vv.1-8). 2. Justification by faith is not dependent on ritual (vv. 9-16). 3. The kind of faith that leads to justification is exemplified by Abraham (vv. 17-22). 4. Justification is available now for all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-16, Genesis 15:6, Galatians 6:12, Galatians 3:28-29, Romans 11:1-36, Romans 9:6-7, Luke 3:8, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

If I’ve Received Salvation, Why Do I Still Struggle? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 18, 2023

Romans 7 delves into the struggles we as Christians experience in this world: wanting to follow God yet often caught up in our sin nature. What does Paul teach us about how we are to look at that reality?

DEAD MAN WALKING: Dying with Christ is important because it means we’ve been freed. - Romans 7:1-4a. - Chapter 7 obviously flows from chapter 6. Last week in chapter 6 the big ideas we talked about were the (a) we are dead to sin and alive to Christ and (b) that we have to choose if we are going ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Living The Kingdom Life Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 10, 2025

The Sermon on the Mount, found in Matthew chapters 5 to 7, reveals the heart of kingdom living. Jesus calls us to live differently — to embrace values that are countercultural, radical, and life-giving.

Living the Kingdom Life Introduction Today, we are diving into one of the most profound and transformative teachings of Jesus: The Sermon on the Mount. Found in Matthew chapters 5 to 7, this sermon reveals the heart of kingdom living. As we explore this message, we will see how Jesus calls us to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3-12, Matthew 5:13-16, Matthew 5:17-20, Matthew 6:25-34, Matthew 7:24-27, Psalm 34:18, Colossians 4:6, Ezekiel 36:26-27, Philippians 4:6-7, James 1:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Kindness, Our Need For Repentance Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on May 5, 2025

Romans chapter 2 is a clear warning against judgementalism. God is the true judge, and we need to prepare ourselves for the coming judgment of God and share the love of Christ to others.

Have you ever heard a Christian describe themselves as one beggar telling the other beggars where he found bread? If you have then good for them. That attitude is so important because we are not to be judgmental, but we should humbly acknowledge we are all sinners. We were saved by grace, and we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Denunciation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 15, 2018

The Judaizers, who were a legalistic Jewish party, tried to combine Christ’s message of salvation within the context of the Mosaic Law. Immature Christians believed their distorted teachings, which demanded more than justification by faith alone.

August 17, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe I. Introduction (1:1-10) Chapter I.B Denunciation (1:6-10) Galatians 1.6-10 (KJV) 6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7 Which is not another; but ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Through The Eyes Of Others

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 7, 2003

This sermon takes a look at Christmas through the eyes of others such as missionaries, law enforcement, and the incarcerated. It reminds us that the message of Christmas rings clear and true in spite of whatever circumstances we may face.

THROUGH THE EYES... John 1:1-4 INTRODUCTION: A. There was nothing more exciting than Christmas when I was a kid 1. After searching the Sears and JCPenneys Christmas catalogs I had put in my order of things I wanted, but it was always a surprise as to what we would actually find under the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Priesthood Of The Believer Series

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002

We do not live today as new testament believers under the old ceremonial order of animal sacrifices and offerings for our transgressions and shortcomings of the law, Nevertheless The order of the priesthood has not passed away.

1Pe 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light: You were not saved simply because you were lost, or just so you could go to heaven. You were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9, Exodus 19:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Can The Young Cleanse Their Way

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Aug 28, 2006

The overriding theme in the 119th Psalm is law: obedience to it, loving it, meditating upon it, rejoicing in it, etc. And, this is the message that is given to the young in Psa. 119:9-16.

How Can the Young Cleanse Their Way? Theme: Ways to cleanse/keep our young pure. Psa. 119:9 INTRODUCTION A. Of the many examples displaying a zeal for God, a great majority are found among the young. 1. Joseph, David, Josiah, etc. 2. Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego, etc. 3. Timothy, Titus, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's About Time Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

3rd in series on Galatians 4:4, describing how Jesus came at just the right time. This shows that the time was right SPIRITUALLY - He fulfills our needs as the Law never could.

Galatians 3:23-4:7 – It’s About Time When was Jesus born? The one that Isaiah called Wonderful - when was this child born, and when was this Son given? There are many ways to answer that question. Was Jesus born on December 25th? For about 1800 years, that has been the date assigned to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Barriers That Were Meant To Be Broken

Contributed by Mark Mccool on Feb 4, 2005

Certain laws in our world are unbreakable, whether of mathmatics, physics, or natural science. Sin, circumstances, and life, often place barriers that seem impossible to break through, but to Christ, they are barriers meant to be broken.

“BARRIERS THAT WERE MEANT TO BE BROKEN” Mark McCool TEXT: John 5:19-20 19 Then answered Jesus and said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he seeth the Father do: for what things soever he doeth, these also doeth the Son likewise. 20 For the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Kingdom Within

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 17, 2006

We are a people who have been guilty of looking for the anointing on the outside, but outward appearances can deceive. The Pharisees were great preachers, and keepers of the law, but they looked at Jesus and called Him “Beelzebub.”

The Kingdom Within! Text: Romans 14: 17-18 (What I’m speaking about this morning, the devil doesn’t want you to ever grasp because he understands that if you do, he will loss his grip on your life.) 17 for the kingdom of God is not eating and drinking, but righteousness and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Naomi's Faith Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 6, 2015

Naomi is the theologian of the book of Ruth. Her faith under the greatest trials has an impact on her daughter-in-law, Ruth, so that Ruth is ready to accept Naomi's God as her God.

Open your Bibles to the book of Ruth. Ruth is one of two books in our Bibles that is named after a woman, the other being Esther. Both of these books are in the Old Testament and both involve times of great tragedy and great triumph through God’s grace. Both are also depictions of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Righteousness!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Mar 30, 2015

Have you been a stickler where adhering to the laws of God is concerned? Have you been so firm in your adherence to principle that you have been judged to be obstinate, fanatic and crazy?

Legally right but ethically and spiritually wrong…… Psalm 11:7” For the LORD is righteous; he loves righteous deeds; the upright shall behold his face.” We call this holy week! Some Christians are rolling the rosary beads and uttering long prayers, there are others who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:7

Denomination: Pentecostal