Sermons on legalism: showing 1-15 of 11,246

The Dangers Of Legalism

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 26, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Dangers of Legalism

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Dangers of Legalism Luke 11:37-54 I want to start out defining legalism. It has many forms and faces and all of us are susceptible to it. At its worst legalism is a false gospel. Legalism is the damning lie that says God’s pleasure and joy in me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-54

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dangers Of Legalism

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 19, 2014

The Dangers of Legalism Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Dangers of Legalism Luke 11:37-54 I want to start out defining legalism. It has many forms and faces and all of us are susceptible to it. At its worst legalism is a false gospel. Legalism is the damning lie that says God’s pleasure and joy in me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-54

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Modern-Day Legalism (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Greg Powell on Sep 22, 2020

Legalism is potentially such a damaging, deceitful, and depressing way to view the Christian life.

INTRO: I’ve tried to be very clear and practical at each point in this topic about what legalism is, what it does, and what it looks like. We spent the last message covering the statements a legalist might say, the specifics of legalism as far as the actual fundamental definitions of this way of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20, Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel: Opposes Legalism Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 3, 2015

There is a monumental issue at stake. The Gospel of Grace is being weighed in the balance. Donft turn Christianity into a list of rules. It takes extra work to be Spirit led.

How would you like to walk up to the man who preached the Pentecost sermon, get up close to his face, (this man who walked on water), look him straight in the eye in front of a crowd of people and say, Peter my buddy, Cephas old pal, you are not preaching the true gospel. You better straiten up and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Bonds Of Legalism Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 4, 2009

Instead of doing a full exposition of the passage, we’re going to focus on one aspect of it. We’re going to focus on the bonds of legalism. And make no mistake about it, legalism is bondage.

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com As you can tell, we are in the same passage this morning as we were last week. But this morning, rather than doing a full exposition of the passage, we’re going to focus on one aspect of it. We’re going to focus on the bonds of legalism. The fact is that true ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Modern-Day Legalism (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Greg Powell on Sep 22, 2020

We have seen how legalism in Paul’s day added works to salvation, but that is largely not what modern-day legalism is in the church now. Legalism for us applies in the area of how we perceive our sanctification and how we portray our spirituality to others.

INTRO: I need to explain what is going on with the next couple of messages. We have dipped our toe in the water of legalism as it has been addressed in the book of Galatians so far. I am going to take a couple messages and jump into the entire pool of what legalism looks like for us today. We ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Legalism And Grace

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 8, 2003

Where the law cannot save, Grace can

Legalism and grace. Acts 15. 08/18/02 On the first missionary journey of Paul there were attacks on his body. Satan thought with enough stoning with enough beating with rods, he would quit the ministry. None of these stopped this great man of God, so the Devil was going to have to go back ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Calling On The Name Of The Lord Without Legalism Series

Contributed by Gregory Norton on Nov 30, 2011

‘We believe that salvation is for everyone who calls on the name of the Lord.’

Introduction: Earlier, I preached a sermon on calling on the name of the Lord for conversion without the ‘means’ of water baptism. Then, I preached another sermon on calling on the name of the Lord without a specific required sign of evidence for salvation. Much earlier in ministry, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-13

Denomination: Methodist

Facing Up To Legalism Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 29, 2007

# 15 in series. “One of the most serious problems facing the orthodox Christian church today is the problem of legalism."

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 15 “Facing Up To Legalism” (John 5:9-13,15, Gal 1:6-10, 2:1-5, 11-14) The subject that I want to talk to you about this morning is legalism. You know it’s kind of odd but, I ...read more

Scripture: John 5:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Why Legalism Stinks Series

Contributed by Larry Osborne on Jun 12, 2007

Having a clear understanding of God’s law can help us avoid the trap of legalism. King David, the apostle Paul and Jesus can each give us a healthy perspective on God’s law.

1 Timothy: Doing Church God’s Way North Coast Church Message #5 August 12-13, 2006 Dr. Larry Osborne Why Legalism Stinks 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Beware Of Legalism Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 5, 2014

Philippians - Manual of Joy Beware of Legalism

Philippians - Manual of Joy Beware of Legalism 3:1-8 David Taylor Legalism is deadly and it is dangerous. It brings about spiritual bondage and frustration in the Christian life, it hampers the inner transformation of heart; and it robs us of joy and intimacy with Christ. It is a tool of the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Ask?

Contributed by Mark Baker on Sep 27, 2005

Why Ask? Matthew 6:7 "But when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8. "Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask

Matthew 6:7 "But when you pray, do not use vain repetitions as the heathen do. For they think that they will be heard for their many words. 8. "Therefore do not be like them. For your Father knows the things you have need of before you ask Him. Here Jesus was teaching on the subject of prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:7-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Bondage Of Legalism And Freedom Of True Righteousness Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 5, 2014

Philippians - Manual of Joy The Bondage of Legalism and Freedom of True Righteousness

Philippians - Manual of Joy The Bondage of Legalism and Freedom of True Righteousness Philipians 3:1-11 David Taylor Legalism is as deadly as it is dangerous. It brings about spiritual bondage and frustration in the Christian life, it hampers the inner transformation that God intends; and it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holiness Without Legalism

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 12, 2003

A message looking to help people live a life of holiness without falling into the trap of legalism.

Holiness Without Legalism 1 Peter 1:15-16, Galatians 5:1 May 4, 2003 Introduction Have you ever seen a proud legalist? I have. They wouldn’t necessarily call themselves a legalist, but they are. They live their lives around making sure everything is just right so they don’t mess up with God or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16, Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Wesleyan

Good News - The End Of Rules Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 13, 2007

How to defeat legalism

Audio at http://www.adrian.warnock.info/2005/10/good-news-end-of-rules-blogging.htm Good News- the end of rules Religions the world over have one thing in common: rules If we are honest rules both attract us with their ability to give us certainty about what we should do and repel us because we ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational