Sermons on Accepted By Grace:

A Man's Home Is His Castle

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jul 25, 2003

This is the first sermon in a series on Esther. It focuses on control. We can’t control life or anything about it. But we can yield control to God.

Esther 1 July 27, 2003 “A man’s home is his castle” INTRODUCTION A rather weak-willed husband who was having some trouble getting his wife to submit to him went to a psychiatrist to get some help. He was advised by the psychiatrist to assert himself. "You don’t have to let your ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Truths About Sin

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Aug 26, 2003

Sin will take you further than you want to go; keep you longer than you want to stay; and cost you more than you want to pay.

Michael Kalman, a dermatologist issues a word of warning to those in our country who constantly strive for that golden brown suntan, "Today’s deeply tanned beauties are tomorrow’s wrinkled prunes." In thinking about sin, sin is kind of like getting a suntan. It may look great today, it may be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Going For The Gold (Pt. 2)

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 22, 2002

This sermon examines the lives of several prominent O.T. people (Lot, David, Achan, etc.) to see how coveting almost destroyed them.

October 1, 2000 Exodus 20:17 “Going for the gold!” (part 2) INTRODUCTION Last week, we began our look at the last of the 10 Commandments – “Thou shalt not covet”. We said that coveting is that overwhelming desire that we have to possess what belongs to someone else. It may be that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Baptist

Are We "Left Behind" In Our Understanding?

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 23, 2002

A response to the movie, "Left Behind".

ARE WE “LEFT BEHIND” IN OUR UNDERSTANDING? By Gerry Pratt ARE WE “LEFT BEHIND” IN OUR UNDERSTANDING? Copyright 2001 By Gerry Pratt Are We “Left Behind” In Our Understanding? Published by: PEPCO ...read more

Scripture: John 5:28-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Sad Part About Christmas"

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 13, 2001

Today as we study Matthew 2:1-12 we will see the 3 paths that men will take when they are confronted with Jesus and his truth.

"THE SAD, SAD, PART ABOUT CHRISTMAS" TEXT: MATTHEW 2:1-12 INTRODUCTION In 3 days it will be Christmas day. All over the world people are fighting the crowds at malls, wrapping presents, putting bikes and swing sets together, sitting on Santa’s lap, decorating Christmas trees, putting lights ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Attitude & Altitude

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 13, 2000

The impact of our attitudes and our walk with the Lord

Attitude & Altitude INTRODUCTION The story is told of a Kansas farmer who found a baby eagle in one of his fields. The poor young eagle was not in good condition and the farmer took it back to his home to nurse it back to health. Over the next few weeks, the eagle was doing well and the farmer put ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Baptist

Can These Bones Live?

Contributed by Larry Norman on Nov 21, 2000

Nothing is Impossible with God

201 Can these Bones Live? Ezekiel 37:1-10 Intro: The title of my message is found in verse 3. Can These Bones Live? Ezekiel is faced with a seemingly hopeless situation. God physically picks Ezekiel up and carries him out to a valley full of dry bones. Probably the scene of some great battle of ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

She Brought Life To Her Village Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 3, 2001

In Judges chapters 4 and 5 we meet Deborah who is a great example for mothers today. (Real People True Stories - part two)

Deborah - "She Brought Life To Her Village" TEXT: JUDGES 4 & 5 Being a mother isn’t easy, and anyone who thinks it is... probably has never been a mother. Erma Bombeck in her book, "Motherhood the second Oldest Profession" writes; "I have always felt that too much time was given before birth, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cup Of Redemption

Contributed by Mike Hays on Apr 8, 2001

The Jewish Passover that Jesus observed with His disciples was very different from our observance of the Lord’s Supper today. Jesus became our Cup of Redemption through His crucifixion on our behalf.

The Cup of Redemption Luke 22:7-22 Sunday marked the day that all of God’s people began to lose sight of everything other than the preparations for the most important day of the year. There was much to do. People had come from everywhere to celebrate Passover in the Holy City of Jerusalem. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wow What A Mom!

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 9, 2001

In 2 Samuel 21 we meet a mom named Rizpah, and when we look at what she did we can’t help but say wow, what a mom.

"WOW, WHAT A MOTHER" TEXT: 2 SAMUEL 21:1-14 INTRODUCTION Erma Bombeck writes; For the first 4 or 5 years after I had children, I considered motherhood a temporary condition -- not a calling. It was a time of my life set aside for exhaustion and long hours. It would pass. Then ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church Leadership Training #2 Series

Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2001

More on Leadership Characteristics necessary in the church.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:4, Matthew 5:40-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Money Your Master Or Your Servant

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001

This sermon deals with how money drives our serves us in life.

Money Your Master Or Your Servant 1/9/2000 Proverbs 1:8-19 I Timothy 6:6-16 Money is one of the things Jesus spends a lot of time talking about, because the way in which we use our money says more about the health of our spiritual life than anything else that we use. It does not matter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do We Have Ears?

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 22, 2001

Communication is important and the most importnat communication is of the word of God. And when it comes to God’s word do we have ears?

“Do We Have Ears?” Luke Chapter 8 Last week we finished up a five week series on the Impact of the Cross. I don’t know about you – BUT I really was impacted by the cross this Easter season like never before.… I don’t want to be unmoved or distressed by the cross ever again – rather I want to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Paying Attention?

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 24, 2000

Few people make a conscious decision to reject God. Most people just never get around to making a commitment and drift right by the safe harbor of Heaven.

“Are You Paying Attention?” Hebrews 2:1-4 Moms and dads are accustomed to dishing out advice. To try and guide a son or daughter through the narrow straights of life is part of the responsibility of a parent. Some guidance, if not heeded, will cost, but the price is not too severe. “Brush your ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Save The Unity Of Our Church Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Dec 30, 2003

The sermon introduces the series and stresses the importance of protecting the unity of the church that Christ died to give us.

Somerset Membership Covenant I Will Save the Unity of Our Church Ephesians 4:3 January 4, 2004 Intro: A. [illustration] A visitor to a mental hospital was astonished to note that there were only three guards watching over a hundred dangerous inmates. He asked his guide, “Don’t you fear that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational