Sermons on A Church Of Grace:

Hearing God's Voice - Prayer & The Bible Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 10, 2008

Part 4. How God speaks to us through prayer and the Bible.

If you haven’t been with us, let me catch you up to speed. We are in a sermon series looking at how we know God better and experience God working in our life. If we are not experiencing God’s abundant life right now we need to ask ourselves why? We are looking at three issues: 1) We might have a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Denomination: Methodist

What A Friend We Have In Jesus Series

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Apr 12, 2008

This is the second in a series of Hymns you love, looking at how Jesus loves each one of us

#What a Friend We Have in Jesus John 15:13-15 This morning as we look at our second hymn in the series Hymns You Love I want us to take a look at another favorite What a Friend We Have in Jesus John 15:13-15 The words of the hymn "What a friend we have in Jesus" were written by Banbridge man and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of Suffering

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 14, 2008

When is suffering ministry?

19For God is pleased with you when you do what you know is right and patiently endure unfair treatment. 20Of course, you get no credit for being patient if you are beaten for doing wrong. But if you suffer for doing good and endure it patiently, God is pleased with you. 21For God called you to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:19-25

Denomination: United Methodist

When Your World Is Turned Upside Down

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Apr 23, 2008

When our world is turned upside down we need God’s truth to guide us, instead of our feelings.

When Your World is Turned upside Down Psalms 34 and; 1 Samuel 21:10-15 1 A psalm of David, regarding the time he pretended to be insane in front of Abimelech, who sent him away. I will praise the LORD at all times. I will constantly speak his praises. 2 I will boast only in the LORD; let all who ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Message From Mars (Hill)

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 29, 2008

A Message from Mars (Hill)1) Non-Christians, God is near you! 2) Christians, God is revealed through you!

Eight million dollars. That’s how much is to be spent this year to operate one radio telescope, that big one in Puerto Rico. One purpose of this gigantic electronic ear is to catch the faintest whisper of extra terrestrial life…if it exists. There are thousands of radio telescopes around the world. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Lutheran

The Dawning Of The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Feb 8, 2009

A sermon describing the events for Israel in the 400 years between the Old Testament and New Testament and how this shaped their understanding of the meaning of the Kingdom of God.

8.2.09 THE DAWNING OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD Matt 3:1-12 INTRO Less than a month ago the new president if the United States, Barack Obama took office. What has been the verdict so far? The general opinion is ‘so far so good’. In such a short space of time he has planned the closure of the Guantanamo ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Valentine

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 9, 2009

God has sent us a Valentine—His Word! Then He sent us His Son who is love personified---a “living” valentine. I Corinthians 13 reminds us of the importance of being filled with God’s love.

God’s Valentine I Corinthians 13:1-3 VALENTINE’S DAY! NO ONE KNOWS FOR SURE WHERE OR HOW IT ORIGINATED, but we do know who is responsible for keeping it before the public’s eyes---the greeting card, candy, and floral companies. St. Valentine is the designation for several saints. The most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

"The ‘be' Attitudes” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 9, 2009

An introductory sermon to a series on the Beatitudes.

Jesus is in the happiness business. We find Him using the word, “blessed” nine times in our text. The word simply means “happy” in the genuine sense of internal joy. So it is that Jesus shares with us in these verses the secrets to true happiness. Now, one will quickly notice as he reads what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Trading Spaces

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 17, 2009

Jesus heals to return outcast into a community and a relationship with God.

Trading Spaces Mark 1:39-45 A couple of weeks ago we looked at how Mark describes the first Synagogue incident. The people were amazed a Jesus teaching style. It was unique and authoritative. Add to that with words only Jesus commanded the spirit the hush and leave a church member and it did. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:39-45

Denomination: Congregational

"Stay Here”: A Journey Of Commitment And Observation

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Feb 20, 2009

For the congregation that has not seen much forward progress or for those simply seeking direction, the final chapter of Elisha and Elijah’s time together truly guides us. We can STAY HERE and the world guide us or JOURNEY ON WITH JESUS and discover oppor

2 Kings 2:10 Transfiguration Sunday “STAY HERE”: A Journey of commitment and faithful living There is one thing that will bring tears to my eyes as much as anything else and that is when one person does his best to protect another against being hurt spiritually or inwardly in some way. Basically ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The First Six Seals

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Apr 28, 2010

The seals show the suffering of the world which believers must endure, even if it means martyrdom, but they are precursors to hope.

Like other prophecy, Revelation has a layered quality. Some say it is about the Roman Empire beginning with 70 AD. Some say it is about all time since Christ. Others say it is about the last days. I say, yes it is. One interpretation does not necessarily negate another. Rather, like much ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Promise, Shame, And Fulfillment

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 28, 2010

Advent 1986: Everyone goes through a dynamic of promise, leading to shame, then leading to fulfillment, if we understand fulfillment as the presence of God.

I like the little quip about the fellow who offered His prayer with all sincerity and with tremendous urgency. “Lord," he said, "Lord, give me the gift of patience, and give it to me right now!” Well, at least he knew his need even if he did not exactly demonstrate an understanding of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Let Your Fingers Do The Walking, Through The Bible

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Apr 29, 2010

To share the importance of Biblical literacy.

Let your Fingers do the Walking…..through the Bible Scripture: 2 Timothy 3: 14-17 Date: 7 March 2010 Purpose: To share the importance of Biblical literacy. Illustration: Let your fingers do the walking. This is of course the slogan for the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:14-17

Denomination: Other

Jesus' Prayer For Himself (Part 1d)

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 2, 2010

A sermon examining Jesus' High Priestly Prayer.

JESUS’ HIGH PRIESTLY PRAYER (Part 1d – Jesus’ Prayer For Himself) John 17:4-5 Throughout Jesus’ High Priestly prayer it is evident that His greatest desire was that His Father would be glorified. In verse 4 Jesus says “I have glorified You on the earth. I have finished the work which You have ...read more

Scripture: John 17:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Marks Of A Great Mom.

Contributed by Greg Carr on May 5, 2010

Hannah was a great mom because she served a great God. You can be great moms. You can be great dads. You can be great grandparents. You can be great brothers and sisters.

Who would you say is the greatest mom in the history of the whole world? How about Ida Eisenhower, the mother of one of the greatest U.S. presidents, Dwight D. Eisenhower. Mary Ball Washington, the mother of our first president, George Washington who said this about his mom, “My mother was ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal