Sermons on Acceptable:

(2 Of 4) God’s Open Courtroom Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 27, 2025

Daniel’s prophecy time-stamps heaven’s public vindication of Calvary, assuring believers that Christ’s finished work secures eternal acceptance and unshakable hope.

Opening Scene – “If It Is Finished, What Is Jesus Doing Now?” The very last word Jesus spoke on the cross was a single, triumphant cry: > “It is finished!” (John 19:30) Every Christian heart thrills to those words. Nothing can be added to what Jesus accomplished that day. Sin’s penalty was ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:9-10, Daniel 8:14, Hebrews 7:25, Romans 8:33-34, Revelation 14:7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When Religion Collides With Revelation

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 8, 2025

Cain and Abel reveal two spiritual systems: self-made religion or grace-filled revelation. God accepts only the worship shaped by surrender to His revealed way.

Some of the most defining moments in Scripture arrive without fanfare. No thunder. No angels. No miracles that split seas or shake mountains. Just a simple scene, described with almost startling brevity, that quietly reveals the inner architecture of the human heart. The story of Cain and Abel in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-7, Hebrews 11:4, 1 John 3:12, Hebrews 12:24, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Lavish Love Lavishly Shared Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 9, 2024

God’s unconditional, forgiving, accepting love has caused God to take responsibility to save us. We take this lavish love and lavish that love onto others.

You can listen to this sermon at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 1 John 3:1-24 “Lavish Love Lavishly Shared” Today our focus is on 1 John 3. We are not going to read the whole chapter because a lot of what John writes in chapter 3 is spoken about in other parts of the letter. Topics ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-18, 1 John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

God Accepts You As Gentiles, In Christ (So Don't Become Jewish Christians; Ephesians 2:1-10) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jan 23, 2022

What is faith? Also, "works" and "good works" are not the same thing. "Works" are works of the Mosaic covenant, specifically food laws, circumcision, holy days (inc. Sabbath).

Today's sermon is on Ephesians 2:1-10. But I want to start by reading all of chapter 2. We often make a mess of chapter 2, especially in verses 8-10, and the reason we make that mess is because we ignore Paul's larger argument. Paul is writing to Gentiles, explaining to them that they are ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, Ephesians 2:11-22, Galatians 2:11-16

Sacrificial Giving

Contributed by Greg Yort on Apr 23, 2018

When we give, not just out of our wealth, but as a sacrifice it counts as a credit with God, a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God, that opens up God’s riches to meet our needs.

Textual Idea Paul praised the Philippians for their sacrificial giving, not as something that he needed, but as a credit to their account with God, a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, pleasing to God, that opened up the heavens to meet their needs. Sermon Idea When we give, not just out ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:14-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Spiritual Blessings Series

Contributed by Eric Olson on Oct 18, 2001

Series:"The Blessings Christians enjoy" Adoption into God’s family,Acceptance before God, Forgiveness of sins, Insight into God’s will, eternal inheritance, and the seal of the spirit

Series: The Blessings Christians Enjoy Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14 Object: To ensure the youth that God has awesome things for those that are C’D up! Introduction- Today we are going to look at 6 different things we are blessed with as Christians. Chosen by God (1:4) V.4- God “chose us in Him ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29, Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Beast Enemy - In - A - Me

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 26, 2001

THIS IS A SERMON THAT ADDRESSES THE ISSUES OF FORNICATION AND ADULTERY THAT WE SO READILY ACCEPT AMONGST OUR BELIEVERS,FURTHERMORE, WE ALLOW THESE INDIVISUALS TO HOLD OFFICES IN OUR CHURCHES WITH NO DISCIPLINE FOR THEIR LIFESTYLES.

THE BEAST ENEMY IN - A - ME THROUGH THIS GOD GIVEN MESSAGE I WANT TO SHOW HOW PAUL IS WRITING THIS EPISTLE OF CHRISTIAN FREEDOM TO A PEOPLE WHO WERE WILLING TO GIVE UP THE PRICELESS LIBERTY THEY POSESSED IN CHRIST FOR A LIE . PAUL WRITES THIS EPISTLE IN A TIMELY MANNER BECAUSE THE CHURCH ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Scandal Of Grace Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003

Grace is scandalous. It’s hard to accept, hard to believe, and hard to receive. Grace shocks us in what it offers. It is truly not of this world. It frightens us with what it does for sinners.

(MacArthur’s New Testament Commentary was used in preparing this message.) The Scandal of Grace In this series, we’ve been learning about the topic of grace. As we look at how Jesus dealt with people and at some of His parables, we’re discovering that these “Grace Encounters” radically ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Unworthy?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 1, 2005

Using Zacchaeus as an example, this sermon shows that no matter what our past, we are lovingly accepted by Jesus Christ as His own. Sermon based upon a sermon by Lee Stroebel.

One of your greatest needs in life is to feel valuable; that your life matters; and that you are worthwhile. Because of this, you’ll find yourself looking around and comparing yourself to other people. In our society we tend to base our self-worth on four things: 1 - We judge our worth first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-9

Denomination: *other

The Hard Truth

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 4, 2005

Truths are hard because they are hard to grasp, hard to accept, or hard to practice, or live out. They’re hard to practice because the hard truths of scripture require something of us.

The Hard Truth TCF Sermon September 4, 2005 I could very easily title this morning’s sermon, Lessons from LouAnn. That’s because several weeks ago, the inspiration for this morning’s message came from Lou Ann Goodbary. Do you all know LouAnn? LouAnn has been here at TCF longer than most of us, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come To The Banquet

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 5, 2005

There are many excuses we can offer for not accepting the invitation to come to the banquet which God has prepared, but none of our excuses are valid because Jesus deals with them all.

Friends in the Lord, One thing you can guarantee when you have Jesus over to your place for dinner is that the table conversation will always be very interesting. Which is exactly what is happening in our text. But the teachings of Jesus aren’t recorded just because they are “interesting”. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

Identity Theft

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

A short devotional about how God called Solomon by a name no-one else ever called him. Solomon didn’t walk in God’s love and acceptance.

2 Samuel 12:24-25 – Identity Theft “Who am I?” God said this baby’s name would be Jedidiah – “loved by the Lord”. But it’s never recorded anywhere else – nobody ever called him that. Even though God said who he was, nobody ever accepted it. Neh 13:26 – mentions God loved him, and that’s it. KEY ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Grace For A Cripple Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 12, 2002

Through David, patterning his heart after God’s, extends acceptance let’s look at this incident and learn some valuable lessons about the great, grace of God.

GRACE FOR THE CRIPPLED 2 SAMUEL 9: 1-13 INTRODUCTION: We use the word “grace” in many ways don’t we? We see a ballet dancers as they perform and say, "They move with such grace!" We have TV sitcoms like “Grace Under Fire” in the late 90’s or the present running “Will & Grace.” We sit down to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 9:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Transformed By The Word Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 7, 2003

The Word of God transforms us. The three mindsets as we approach the Word: (1) apprehend its Author; (2) accept its authority; (3) apply its principles.w

Matt 4:4 - Jesus: "It is written: ’Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’" People need more than bread for their life; we must feed on every Word of God. The truth transforms us. Imagine the Power of God’s Word - in Genesis, things come into being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:4, John 6:63

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Transformation Of A Scarlet Woman Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003

Three aspects of this woman’s encounter with Jesus were crucial to her transformation. These same 3 elements are vital to every conversion. 1- Acceptance 2- Convictaion 3- Revelation

Transformation of a Scarlet Woman Fortifying the Foundations # 9 John 4:1-30 5-25-03 Intro: Read John 4:1-30 (For text in NIV go to end of this manuscript). Sang “Fill My Cup” with verse taken from this text. In text we see a Radical Change occurring in this woman’s life as she encounters the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30, Matthew 7:7

Denomination: Charismatic