In Preaching Articles: "Rely On Grace"

Your Thoughts Will Betray You

By Christina Fox on Jun 13, 2022

A certain amount of self-evaluation can be good. We should have insight into ourselves, our motives, our choices, and our actions. But sometimes we can go too far. When self-evaluation ends with ourselves instead of pointing us beyond ourselves, there’s a problem.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5, 1 Corinthians 11:28, Philippians 2:3-8, John 17:17, Romans 8:32, Psalm 139:23, 1 John 2:1, Isaiah 43:1  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Rely on Grace, Remember the Gospel

The Perils Of Preaching Grace

By Ron Forseth on Jun 5, 2025

Five common objections to preaching grace and how to overcome them.

Scripture: Romans 3:5-8

Tags: Grace, Preaching, PERIL, grace, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Grace Quotes: 15 Magnificent Quotes To Help Preach God's Grace

By SermonCentral .com on Oct 20, 2021

Before we can sing God's song, we must fill our lungs with grace.

Tags: Grace, Preaching, Quotes, preach, grace, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Thanksgiving: Echoing The Grace Of God

By SermonCentral .com on Jul 2, 2025

The Christian life, from the beginning to end, is a life of extraordinary grace. Saying "thank you" just makes sense.

Tags: Grace, Trust, Preaching, nullify grace, grace, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

Why Preaching Grace Feels Dangerous

By Peter Mead on Jun 26, 2020

Many pastors affirm grace while quietly qualifying it. This piece challenges preachers to proclaim God’s grace in its full, radical purity without diluting it with human safeguards or legal add-ons.

Scripture: Galatians 2:21, Galatians 5:1, Romans 6:1-4, Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 2:11-14  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: law and Gospel, Law And Gospel

What It Really Means To Preach Grace

By Dr. Richard Ganz on May 2, 2025

Winning arguments is not the same as winning hearts. This reflection reminds preachers that truth without grace can push people further from Christ.

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1, John 1:14, Matthew 11:28, 2 Timothy 2:25, Colossians 4:6  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Evangelism, Scripture, Arrogance, Share, unbeliever, evangelism, Unbeliever  (view more)  (view less)

Growing Grace In God's Garden: The Church

By Ray Hollenbach on Mar 21, 2023

We have created a Christendom where we can choose churches the way most people choose restaurants: according to our individual tastes. How can we grow in grace when we a free to wander from one family to another?

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32, Ephesians 2:5-10

Tags: Preaching, preaching

Does Your Preaching Balance Law And Grace?

By Nathan Aaseng on Nov 1, 2021

Even though law and grace are opposites in many ways, both have their place in the pulpit.

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20, Exodus 2:5, Exodus 2:1-10, Job 22:25-30

Tags: Grace, Law, Gospel, Preaching, opposites, grace, gospel, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

5 Ways Judgmental Christians Are Killing Your Church

By Carey Nieuwhof on Aug 29, 2023

Jesus said Christians should be known for how deeply we love. Yet studies show that in the eyes of many non-Christians, we’re known for how deeply we judge, not for how deeply we love.

Tags: Evangelism, Grace, judgemental, grace, evangelism  (view more)  (view less)

Matt Chandler's Advice To Young Preachers

By Matt Chandler on Jun 16, 2023

"If you can't feel the text, I don't know if you've been called to preach."

Tags: Grace, Preaching, Engage, moment, grace, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

5 Must-Know Facts About First-Time Visitors

By Rick Ezell on Nov 2, 2021

Most guests decide whether they’ll return within minutes. Churches that prioritize hospitality, friendliness, and clear navigation create the best chance for impact.

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:4-6, Luke 15:20-24

Tags: Grace, guest, Celebrate, Hospitality, Visitors, grace  (view more)  (view less)

5 Reasons Why Some Pastors Don't Preach Grace

By Ron Forseth on Mar 31, 2025

Grace fuels confidence, obedience, and transformation. These insights address five common objections to preaching grace and show why it is essential for righteous living.

Scripture: John 1:14, Galatians 5:1, Titus 2:11-12, Romans 6:1-4, 2 Corinthians 9:7  (view more)  (view less)

Tags: Grace, Preaching, Pastoral Ministry, grace, preaching  (view more)  (view less)

The One Law You Must Be Sure To Include In Your Preaching

By David J. Lose on Jul 1, 2021

When to insist on law and when to suspend it? For whom? Will things fall apart if we get it wrong?

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, Luke 13:10-16

Tags: Grace, Law, Preaching, Good News, grace  (view more)  (view less)

7 Things Forgiveness Is

By Ron Edmondson on Jun 10, 2022

As difficult as forgiveness may be to extend, it is often a most important ingredient in healthy relationships and in being a completely healthy person.

Scripture: Romans 12:19, Hebrews 12:1, Colossians 3:13, Romans 12:18

Tags: Grace, Forgiveness, relationships, Loving Others, grace  (view more)  (view less)

Does Your Preaching Strike A Grace/Truth Balance?

By SermonCentral .com on Oct 15, 2021

In 25 years our church has only been picketed twice--two weeks in a row!--first by radically liberal nonbelievers for speaking truth, and then by radically conservative believers for showing grace.

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:8-9, Isaiah 40:1-15, Luke 18:1-8

Tags: Grace, Gospel, Truth, Preaching, Balance, grace, gospel, preaching  (view more)  (view less)