Sermons on A Table Of Grace:

Where Is The Fruit?

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Oct 4, 2022

Introduction The purpose of this explanatory paper is to discover the revealed word of God and how that the term should be applied to the lives of those who follow Jesus.

. A review of Luke Chapter 12 and Luke Chapter 14 will help encapsulate this text in Luke 13:1-9 and ensure we discover the message to the 1st-century disciples of Jesus. Of crucial importance to our understanding of the text is the audience that has assembled to hear Jesus. Luke opens his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Paul: A Model Of Christian Leadership Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Oct 9, 2022

We have the opportunity to affect those that we lead; at the same time we are affected by other leaders.

The world is full of all kinds of models of leadership. Some good, some not so good. Have you ever had a boss like this? You know, in my life I've had some good bosses. I've had some ones that not so good. I've had ones that I've learned from, that have encouraged me. I've had ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Affliction Of Naomi Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022

The book of Ruth shows how God used three people to achieve his purpose. These three people had character and were true to God. It also tells the story of how God’s grace was given during a challenging time. We can see that Naomi used her life as a witness for God and it touch others.

In verses 1-3: The story of Ruth happens at some point during the time of the judges. These were dull days for Israel, when "every man did that which was right in his own eyes" (Judges 17:6, 21:25). Regardless, during those dim and fiendish occasions, there were still some who followed ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Activity Of Ruth Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022

In this chapter, we see the activity of Ruth. What did she do when she came to a new land and what was her purpose?

She Gleaned When the barley and wheat were fit to be collected, gatherers were employed to chop down the stalks and tie them into packs. Israelite law directed that the corners of the fields were not to be reaped. Likewise, any grain that was dropped was to be left for the gleaners, those ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Alliance Of The Bridegroom Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 18, 2022

Boaz talks with his relatives.

Boaz knew where to find his relative, at the city entryway. This was the focal point of movement. Nobody could enter or leave the city without going through the city gate. Dealers set up their brief shops close to the entryway, which additionally filled in as a "city hall." Here city ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ministry Methods Questioned

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Oct 19, 2022

Jesus calls Matthew to follow Him and then eats with sinners

Ministry Methods Questioned (part 1) Mark 2:13-18 Good Morning, Dr. Kent Keith said in the paradoxical commandments, “People are illogical, unreasonable, and self-centered. Love them anyway. If you do good, people will accuse you of selfish ulterior motives. Do good anyway. If you are successful, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Elijah: Taken In To Heaven

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Oct 27, 2022

Elijah taken up in a whirlwind - not a chariot of fire as commonly taught

2 Kings 2. 1-14 I am sure we all know a few lines of “Swing low sweet chariot, coming for to take me home…” An African-American spiritual. The date of composition is unknown. Taken now by English rugby fans, though the wheels of that chariot keep coming off, but that is for another day. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What Was The Problem Of The Prophet? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 30, 2022

The purpose of the book of Jonah is to show the degree of the grace of God, that the message of salvation is for all individuals.

The purpose of the book of Jonah is to show the degree of the grace of God, that the message of salvation is for all individuals. This book is not quite the same as the other prophetic books since it recounts the tale of the prophet and does not fixate on his predictions. Indeed, just one verse ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Have We Had The Saint’s Test? Series

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 3, 2022

We must love others. We are to love in deed and in truth and not just in word.

1 John 3:11-24 depicts the differentiation among love and hate, and how love should be found in the existence of every Christian believer. Evil has an envious scorn for goodness. For this reason, Cain killed Abel, and it is why hatred is viewed as murder’s spiritual identical. Christians are relied ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Wells Of Salvation

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 12, 2022

when we dig in the wells of salvation we embark on a thankful heart, amazing grace, and God's strength.

Wells of Salvation Isaiah 12 1. Some things going on in today’s reading • These oracles or visions are directed at Israel and their neighbors. Assyria, there is the announcement of unfaithfulness, judgment and destruction; • God also announces salvation, deliverance and God’s steadfast love ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

An Identity Crisis

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

Today, we will look at three powerful things Christ does that help define you as a believer

Background to passage: one of the most spectacular, all-encompassing letters in the NT regarding the church and our place in it. It puts on display God’s ultimate purpose for creation, the church, and your life. It was written to the Ephesians and possibly other churches in the region. One of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Holy, I, Ii, & Iii

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 16, 2022

Over the next two weeks we will look at some helpful means to aid you in pursuit of holiness

A. Opening illustration: Olympic athletes in training. They set aside all priorities for four years waiting for a change to complete on a world stage. Did they not feel the hope that their training would propel them to victory, they would not give four years, blood, sweat, and tears, strained ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Abounding Gratitude

Contributed by Rev. Duraimony Dickson on Dec 7, 2022

Both grace and gratitude are freely given. They’re not something that you can manufacture or work up. They have to be freely given.

Great are Your tender mercies, O Lord; Revive me according to Your judgments. - Psalm 119:156. This week also, we continued to meditate on the theme of gratitude. The gratitude attitude—and what a difference it makes in our lives.We'll look at what it means to be a grateful person, and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:156

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reconditioning Your Spiritual Reflexes.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 9, 2022

Around the turn of the 20th century, a Russian psychiatrist and physician named Ivan Pavlov performed some groundbreaking experiments that won him a Nobel prize. It was called the Pavlov Dog Study.

Reconditioning Your Spiritual Reflexes. Luke 22:54-62. “Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of his grace. And your best days are never so good that you are beyond the need of God‘s grace. -Every day should be a day of relating to God, on the basis of His grace alone.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62, Galatians 3:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

O Come All Ye Faithful

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Dec 12, 2022

Joseph and Mary travel for a census

O Come All Ye Faithful Luke 2:1-20 Good Morning A mother telling one of her favorite Christmas stories said, “My proudest moment came during the children's Christmas pageant. My daughter was playing Mary, Two of my sons were shepherds and my youngest son was a wise man. This was their moment to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational