Sermons on Application Of Grace:

How To Identify A Sinner

Contributed by David Zachrich on Mar 1, 2022

If you will, please tell me how you identify a … dog, a horse, a house, a car, a church, a baseball player, a circus clown, a judge, a ballerina, … a sinner?

Now the tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to hear him. And the Pharisees and the scribes grumbled, saying, “This man receives sinners and eats with them.” Friends in Christ, If you will, please tell me how you identify a … dog, a horse, a house, a car, a church, a baseball player, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Missions & Minas

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Oct 10, 2004

Mission Festival sermon that reminds us to be faithful with the use of the means of grace

Luke 19:11-27 While they were listening to this, he went on to tell them a parable, because he was near Jerusalem and the people thought that the kingdom of God was going to appear at once. He said: "A man of noble birth went to a distant country to have himself appointed king and then to return. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Lutheran

4th Sunday Of Easter, Year C. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 2, 2022

May 11th, 2022.

Acts 9:36-43, Psalm 23:1-6, Revelation 7:9-17, John 10:22-30. A). GRACE FOR THE GRACEFUL. Acts 9:36-43. I am sometimes at pains to emphasise how God’s grace abounds for sinners (cf. Romans 5:20), but in the instance before us we see how God’s grace also continues to abound for a woman who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:36-43, Psalm 23:1-6, Revelation 7:9-17, John 10:22-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Death To Life

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

We were death but now in Christ we are made alive … we are revived. God revived me by taking me out from my comfort zone and placing me in the Middle East.

Opening illustration: I'm told that Mount Whitney, in the US of America, in the state of California, is the highest spot in the whole of the Continental US. There's not a higher spot or mountain or piece of land - it's 14,495 feet. As you stand on that precipice, you can see from that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Healthy Fear Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon introduction begins a new series exploring the concept of the "Fear of the Lord" as mentioned in the Bible, aiming to understand its meaning and relevance in today's world.

Welcome church! So thankful you decided to join us today. We are kicking off a brand-new series today, one that I really think will help us all gain a level of wisdom for our daily lives. Albert Einstein said, “Wisdom is not a product of schooling, but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it.” And ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7, Joshua 1:9

Topics: Fear Of The Lord, Righteous Knowledge, Divine Grace

Sermon Series: Word To The Wise

The Gift Of Mercy

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Mar 2, 2009

How we can experience the fullness of forgiveness and grace by sharing the gift of mercy.

The Gift of Mercy: How we can experience the fullness of forgiveness and grace through the gift of mercy. Romans 12:1-8 We can experience the fullness of God’s forgiveness and grace when we exercise the gift of mercy towards each other. I. “Gifts of the Father:” Administrative or Motivational ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Jephthah: Rebel With A Clause"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 21, 2007

Jepthah was a man in need of grace, and God had it to give in abundance.

Have you ever met someone who has to have everything in writing? I mean, not necessarily in a literal sense; just someone who is so afraid of being cheated, ‘burned’ in the modern vernacular, that they want assurances and promises from others before they will take any requested action or partner ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-40

Denomination: Orthodox

How Does God Love Us? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 7, 2016

John 3:16 is your invitation to come to Christ … because God already gave. He has given you a clear pathway to lay down your sin and be made new ... why not accept it? Why do we continue to allow our shame to control us?

How does God love us? John 3:16-21 Introduction - The gospel of John screams of the faith that we should have in Christ -- It is the clearest example of living life FOR the one who redeemed you and I Last time: - Nicodemus has come to talk to Jesus one evening -- Nicodemus as a Pharisee ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pride And Promiscuity

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jun 12, 2016

Jesus contrasts a prideful Pharisee and a formerly promiscuous sinner desperate for grace. One is changed forever and one is unchanged. The difference: pride vs. humility. We all are in need of a Savior. Sadly, some don't realize it until it is too late.

Luke 7:36-50 Pride and Promiscuity The sermon title for today’s story is in honor of my wife, who first introduced me to Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice,” a classic tale of two strong-willed and misunderstood personalities coming together in romantic love. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

God's Love And The Great Flood Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Jun 26, 2019

In the face of overwhelming evil, God chose to redeem the world through Noah and his family.

Scriptures of the day: Genesis 6:11-20, Genesis 7:6-16, Psalm 5 Opening Intro: First of all, as we focus on Genesis, I have already received questions about the hows of things that went on there at the beginning of time. I want to remind all of you of something we discussed last week about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:11-20, Genesis 7:6-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Through Faith Alone Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 9, 2017

The concept that we are saved by grace alone through faith alone is a solidly Biblical teaching. Last week, we looked at grace, this week we will examine the idea of faith alone. Both grace and faith are exclusive and must stand alone.

Through Faith Alone (Romans 3:23-28) 1. I had a good time visiting Dale and Katie Daniels and Mary Ann Bolinger in Warsaw/Winona Lake area. I went from there to Luke’s house. But the GPS had me go too far south and then took me back north. It got me there, but it was complicated and probably ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Betrayal And Redemption

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 28, 2011

A look at the interaction between Jesus and Judas in John's account of the last supper.

Normally I try to start my sermons with a funny story, but today I want to start it with something of a confession. The last two years God has taken me taken me through some deep valleys in my life, with pain and hurt that I can honestly say I don’t wish and anybody, but you can understand ...read more

Scripture: John 13:18-30

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Life Is It Anyway?

Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002

God’s grace gives us life

Whose Life Is It Anyway? Eph 2:8-9 Introduction: What is life? It is to be saved. Salvation is to be assured of eternal life in heaven. Without salvation, we are dead; we just don’t know it. Keep it to yourself it’s my life. Go ahead with your own life, leave me alone. I. Grace - God’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Why Are There So Many Songs About Rainbows?" Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 10, 2003

The rainbow is a sign of God’s covenant of grace.

Genesis 9:1-17 February 9, 2003 This morning I want to open with the words of one of the great philosophers of our age - Kermit the Frog Kermit: Why are there so many songs about rainbows And what’s on the other side? Rainbows are visions, but only illusions, And rainbows have nothing to hide. So ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-17, 1 Corinthians 11:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Hyssop Of God's Love!

Contributed by Rick Roberts on May 14, 2003

Being cleansed by God’s amazing grace.

Jeremiah 31:31-34 5th Sunday in Lent Psalm 51:1-13 April 6, 2003 Hebrews 5:5-10 John 12:20-33 The Hyssop of God’s Love! Sin has a terrible way of making us all dirty and giving us feelings of despair! At one time or another, we all experience times of despair. ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33, Psalm 51:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran