Introduction – Grace Does It All
Title today: Grace Does It All.
Think about that—grace saves, grace sustains, grace shapes, and grace secures. From beginning to end, grace does it all.
Have you ever seen someone rescued who had no power to rescue themselves?
A kayaker trapped in the surf, struggling against the current, until a lifeguard dives in and pulls him out. That’s what grace looks like in action.
Luke 7 tells us of a woman known for her sin who washed Jesus’ feet with her tears.
People muttered, “If Jesus were a prophet, He’d know what kind of woman this is.” But Jesus defended her: “She loved much because she was forgiven much.” Grace did it all in her life.
Paul admitted the same in 1 Timothy 1:15: “Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, of whom I am chief.” He never forgot that he was saved, sustained, shaped, and secured by grace alone.
And here we are, with our own regrets, failures, and shame. But hear this: “The LORD is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy.” That’s why we can boldly say today: Grace does it all.
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1. Grace Saves
Romans 5 tells us: “While we were still helpless, Christ died for the ungodly… while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
Notice the timing. Not after we cleaned up. Not after we promised to do better. While we were still drowning in sin, grace dove in.
Ephesians 2 declares, “By grace you have been saved through faith, and that not of yourselves; it is the gift of God, not of works, lest anyone should boast.”
If salvation were wages, we could brag. But because it’s grace, all we can do is give thanks.
Paul reminded the Corinthians of this truth: “And such were some of you. But you were washed, you were sanctified, you were justified in the name of the Lord Jesus.” (1 Cor. 6:11). No one is too far gone.
And maybe that’s you. Maybe you carry a label that whispers disqualification. But friend, grace has already written “washed, sanctified, justified” across your life.
That’s why we can say with joy:
> “God didn’t throw us a rope and shout, ‘Swim harder.’ He dove in Himself.”
Grace does it all—it saves.
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2. Grace Sustains
Paul also speaks of grace that carries us through. In 2 Corinthians 12, he describes his thorn in the flesh.
Three times he begged God to take it away, but the Lord replied: “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness.”
Sometimes grace delivers us from the storm. Other times it delivers us through the storm.
1 Corinthians 10:13 promises that God will not allow us to be tempted beyond what we can bear. Hebrews 4:16 invites us to come boldly to the throne of grace for help in time of need.
Grace doesn’t just save us at the start. Grace walks beside us every mile.
It’s like a runner near the end of a marathon. Her strength is gone, but a teammate comes alongside, matching her stride, whispering encouragement, even steadying her when her knees give way. That’s grace—it sustains.
And maybe that’s where you are. A weakness you can’t shake. A grief you can’t bury. A temptation that won’t leave. You’ve prayed, and it hasn’t lifted. Friend, the very place you feel weakest may be the very place Christ rests His power.
So don’t despise your weakness—offer it. Because grace doesn’t just save you from the penalty of sin; grace sustains you in the pressure of life.
That’s why we remind ourselves:
> “Grace isn’t only the ticket to heaven; it’s the strength to walk today.”
Grace does it all—it sustains.
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3. Grace Shapes
Grace not only forgives your past; it transforms your present.
Titus 2:11–12 says, “The grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, teaching us to say ‘No’ to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world.”
Grace teaches. Grace shapes. It is not a soft blanket over sin but a chisel carving Christ’s likeness into us.
Paul testifies in 1 Corinthians 15:10: “By the grace of God I am what I am, and His grace toward me was not in vain. I labored more abundantly than they all; yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.”
Grace doesn’t erase effort; it empowers effort.
Picture a sculptor with marble. The hammer blows look violent. Chips fly. Dust covers the ground. But slowly, a masterpiece emerges. That’s what God is doing in you through grace.
Maybe you feel those hammer blows now—in your speech, your patience, your generosity, your humility. It hurts. But it’s grace. Because one day, the world will look and say, “That looks like Jesus.”
And that’s why we say:
> “Grace doesn’t just cover—it carves.”
Grace does it all—it shapes.
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4. Grace Secures
Finally, grace secures.
John 6:37–39 records Jesus’ words: “All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and the one who comes to Me I will by no means cast out… This is the will of Him who sent Me, that of all He has given Me I should lose nothing, but should raise it up at the last day.”
Grace doesn’t just start the journey; it guarantees the destination. What grace begins, grace finishes.
Peter calls Him “the God of all grace” who “will Himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you” (1 Pet. 5:10).
Paul reminds Timothy that God saved us and called us “not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given us in Christ Jesus before time began” (2 Tim. 1:9).
And Malachi 3:17 says, “They shall be mine, saith the LORD of hosts, in the day when I make up my jewels.”
Imagine a shepherd carrying a lamb across rocky hills. The lamb may stumble, but the shepherd never drops it. That’s what grace does—it secures.
Do you sometimes fear God might give up on you? That your failures might push Him away?
Hear it again: “Whoever comes to Me I will by no means cast out.” The hand that reached for you will never let go.
Grace does it all—it secures.
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Conclusion & Invitation
So what have we learned?
Grace Saves—your past is forgiven.
Grace Sustains—your present is carried.
Grace Shapes—your character is transformed.
Grace Secures—your future is guaranteed.
That’s the gospel in four words: Saved. Sustained. Shaped. Secured.
This is why we declare with confidence: Grace does it all.
So where do you most need grace today? Do you need to be saved? Sustained? Shaped? Secured?
Come boldly to the throne of grace.
Prayer of Response
“Lord Jesus, thank You that Your grace is enough.
Forgive us where we have failed.
Cleanse us where we are stained.
Shape us where we are stubborn.
Sustain us where we are weak.
And secure us all the way home.
Make us strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. Amen.”
Benediction
“The LORD will give grace and glory; no good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.” (Psalm 84:11)
