Sermons on Accepted By Beloved:

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

Go Deep, Grow Strong, Bear Fruit

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 3, 2012

As we’re heading into this New Season, God is calling us to go deep, grow strong, and bear fruit.

GO DEEP, GROW STRONG, AND BEAR FRUIT INTRO TO TOPIC: I love the New Year – there’s something great about being able to turn that calendar page and start new and fresh. It’s a great time to reflect on the past, and look forward to the new and exciting things the Lord wants to do ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: *other

Birthing A Promise

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Dec 20, 2008

All the people involved in our story have speaking names and meaningful stories behind them: "David" means "the beloved one", "Gabriel" means "my master is God", "Joseph" means "The Lord shall increase", "Mirjam" means "out of the water", "Israel" means "

Birthing a Promise Luke 1:26-38 Two stories: The Kingdom of David and the Virgin Birth of Jesus The Kingdom of David - "David" means "the beloved one" - said to be the author to many of the psalms - story of a shepherd becoming the greatest king - Birthing a promise: that little kid can achieve ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Congregational

Do You Believe, Do You Truly Believe?

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Apr 5, 2014

When Jesus said, "I am the resurrection and the life," He was clearly claiming that He was the source of both After He shares this truth Jesus turns to Martha and says ' Do You Believe This?" Beloved, Do you believe this? Do "You" truly believe.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service there are four readings of Scripture prior to the Message. The Scripture for this day were Ezekiel 37:1-14; Psalm 130; Romans 8:6-11 and John 11:1-45 An elderly man who lived alone in Idaho.....wanted to till his sizable potato garden, ....but it was ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4, John 11:1-45

Denomination: Anglican

By Grace You Have Been Saved Through Faith

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 13, 2005

How we are saved

I. SALVATION IS AVAILABLE RIGHT NOW. "By grace ARE YE SAVED through faith." Definition of "salvation." Salvation can be a PRESENT POSSESSION. Paul writes to the Ephesians . . . "By grace ARE YE SAVED through faith" (v. 8); "By grace YE ARE SAVED" (v. 5); In other words, "YOU ARE ALREADY ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Midst Of A Crooked And Perverse Generation

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 20, 2002

How are we doing as ’citizens’ of the kingdom in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation?

Citizens Living in the Midst of a Crooked and Perverse Generation Philippians 1:27-2:18 In verse 27 the word “conduct” denotes the “conduct of a citizen”. This is very important to the understanding of this passage of the letter. HISTORICAL CONTEX: Why would Paul be writing to these believers in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Cross Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 9, 2003

Justification--how Christ’s work on the cross has put us in right standing with God. It is by faith and not by works.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 13, 2003 Lessons from the Cross Romans 5:1-8 INTRODUCTION: ILLUSTRATION: The other morning I was going to make some Grandes Orange Cinnamon rolls. The cans are supposed to be easy to open. You just peal the label off and insert a spoon and the can pops ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Heroes #2: Run Towards Your Giant Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 12, 2008

David, the shepherd boy, was a young person who knew God, was strong in the Lord, and had great adventures. His victory over the giant Goliath is an example for us as to how we can overcome the giant troubles and problems in our lives.

HEROES #2: RUNNING TOWARDS YOUR GIANT INTRO TO TOPIC: Review last week. Although Jesus is the world’s greatest superhero, God is calling every one of us to be heroes as well. Heroes are made when you make a choice – will you be a hero? KEY TEXT: Daniel 11:32b. “But the people who know ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:32

Denomination: *other

Jesus And The Kingdom Of God Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 2, 2012

In His conversation with Nicodemus, Jesus teaches that we must be born again to enter the Kingdom of God. The Kingdom is about a new nature, a new king, and a new lifestyle that includes extravagant loving, generous giving, and unconditional forgiving.

COME AND SEE #4: JESUS TALKS ABOUT THE KINGDOM THE BIG IDEA: In His conversation with Nicodemus, Jesus teaches that we must be born again to enter the Kingdom of God. The Kingdom is about a new nature, a new king, and a new lifestyle that includes extravagant loving, generous giving, and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

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

Christmas Faith Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Dec 26, 2006

Submission to the Lord’s will is an absolute essential before a Christian can grasp the truths surrounding the Christmas story.

Turn Your Bibles to Luke 1:26-38 Title: Christmas Faith Theme: The Faith of Mary, Submission to God’s Will Series: The Cast of Christmas Listen as I read Luke 1:26-38, “In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Essence Of God #5 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Aug 12, 2005

Tragically, our limited human reasoning concludes that -- If God is a God of absolute justice, then He must be sitting up in heaven waiting to clobber us. That would have some validity, However, among those qualities of God’s essence, is also Love.

God’s plan for the human race has been and always will be redemption. This plan of God was in place even before God formed the world on which mankind lives this temporal life. It is important to know and understand this fact, not only to understand the person of God, BUT also to have a proper ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:26

God's Great News From The Story Of Mary

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 24, 2022

1. God wants to give us His grace (vs. 26-30). 2. God wants to calm our fears (vs. 29-30). 3. God wants to teach us about His kingdom (vs. 31-35). 4. God wants us to believe in His miraculous power (vs. 36-37). 5. God wants us to become His faithful servants (vs. 38).

God's Great News from the Story of Mary Luke 1:26-38 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared November 23, 2022) SCRIPTURE READING: *Please open your Bibles to Luke 1:26. Did you ever wish you could go back to the first Christmas? Back to Bethlehem, back to the angels, the shepherds, and the baby ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Up In The Air Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 4, 2003

Spiritual indecision leads to sickness and ultimately to death. We are scared of taking risks. Black history shows us, however, that without accepting risk there is no progress.

You should be a fly on the wall around our house on Friday evenings. You see, Friday evenings are our night for ourselves. We try not to take on church things on Fridays, and unless you are at the point of death, you can wait for your pastoral call until Saturday morning. The pastor and his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Skin Of A Reason Stuffed With A Lie Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 9, 2003

The parable of the great banquet is a picture of the invitation God extends to us to come to His eternal banquet of salvation–some accept and others refuse this great invitation.

Excuses: The Skin of a Reason Stuffed with a Lie Luke 14:12-24 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION There is a difference between a reason and an excuse. There are times when we may have a legitimate reason for what we do or don’t do. An excuse is actually the skin of a reason stuffed with a lie. In ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:12-24, Luke 7:16-24

Denomination: Baptist