Sermons on Approaches:

Marvels Of Mercy

Contributed by Joe Dan Vendelin on Apr 28, 2024

Mercy is marvelous. God showed His great mercy to us as He sent Jesus to come and die for our sins. How can we then show mercy to those around us? This is our charge as believers. To uncover the marvels of mercy for those who do not yet believe.

In Matthew 9:9-13, Jesus has just called Matthew to follow him. He is then seen reclining at a table with many tax collectors and sinners along with his disciples (Matthew 9:10). In verse 11, the Pharisees question Jesus to his disciples, asking “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22, Matthew 9:9-13, Matthew 12:7, Hebrews 10:3, Job 41:11, John 12:49, John 5:19, Jude 1:22-23, Proverbs 9:10, Galatians 5:13  (view more)  (view less)

Margin Of Grace

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 23, 2023

The reason God has given us a margin of grace is so that we might reconsider and draw near to him, not to remove the consequences of staying at arms length.

Nearly a quarter-century after most of the world signed a convention outlawing the use of antipersonnel landmines, the number of people being killed or maimed by these insidious and lethal weapons remains high—and rising. The Landmine Monitor for 2021, released on November 10, reported 7,073 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 30:1-20, 2 Samuel 6:6-9, 2 Kings 17:24-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

No Hill For A Stepper

Contributed by G W Bill Elliott Jr on Feb 15, 2020

Problems are always upon us and getting over the little humps is easy. Getting over the larger ones simply means you grow to be bigger than that hill… so-as to just step right over it, rather than struggle to climb it.

Too often, we look on that passage “God never gives you more than you can handle” as though He is putting you through some awful test, or that He is “easing up on the throttle” regarding just how much pressure He is causing you to endure. This writing is to help us see this passage from His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Matthew 13:3-9, Psalm 119:67

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grace To Finish Strong Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 1, 2022

Happy New Year! The grace to complete this year successfully is fully vested upon you.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS REF NO: 014 2 Corinthians 13:14, NASB: "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all." GRACE TO FINISH STRONG Happy New Year! The grace to complete this year successfully is fully vested upon ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14, Psalm 75:6-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Contentment- Three Keys To Unlocking Contentment In Your Life Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 11, 2022

Joy and contentment are found in knowing God.

INTRODUCTION • What comes to mind when you think of words such as joy, contentment, and inner peace? • Do you think of a walk on the beach? • Maybe you think about cuddling up next to the fireplace with a good book? • Maybe for you, it is having a fat bank account, or if we could obtain a certain ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:13, Proverbs 16:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Profitable Endeavor

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 23, 2017

Many today seek the latest method for spiritual renewal among the church, and church growth. There are countless new conferences, books, and blog articles annually. While I appreciate the hunger for growth, I fear we have over-complicated the matter.

A Profitable Endeavor Acts 8: 5-8 Our text today deals with a time of great excitement for the early church, and yet there was great uncertainty as well. Stephen had been stoned for preaching the Gospel. Saul continued to persecute the church, scattering them throughout the world, but they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

One Pair Of Hands

Contributed by David Nolte on May 5, 2019

There are many kinds of hands -- calloused, arthritic, genteel and bejeweled. And there are the Hands of Jesus

“One Pair Of Hands” Mark 1:40-42 David P. Nolte Hands – some are gnarled and misshapen with arthritis; some are calloused and stiff from years of labor; some are smooth, delicate and well cared for. Hands can hurt or help, strike or soothe, grasp or give; exclude or embrace. Hands ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

By Working Out Their Own Salvation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 19, 2018

Therefore “work out your own salvation” does not mean “devote yourselves energetically to the saving of your own souls,” but instead the meaning is “Co-operate with God in producing the fruits of the Christian life, which are love, joy peace and all the rest.”

Date: 8/12/18 Lesson #13 Title: By Working Out Their Own Salvation Scripture: (Philippians 2:12-13, NIV) 12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear{12.4} and trembling, 13 for it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Advancing Through Anxiety Series

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 15, 2017

Paul gives us the antitode to worry, and he calls us to think right, pray right, and live right, as we live lives victorious for Christ.

Philippians 4:4-9 Advancing through Anxiety Today we wrap up our four-Sunday walk through Philippians. I hope you have found it as relevant as I have. We’ve looked at keeping a heavenly perspective while living fully this life. We’ve sought to become a servant like Jesus. We’ve been challenged ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9, Daniel 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Instructions For Living In A World Of Uncertainty

Contributed by Ezekiel Ette on Nov 12, 2017

Living in an uncertain world requires planning and watchfulness

Matt. 25 : 1 – 13 Television programs have changed in our time. No more well-crafted production with professional actors and actresses, but you can have ordinary people become stars in what has been dubbed reality TV. And so we have the Big Brother Big Sister, Housewives of Atlanta, the Housewives ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

What About My Relationships? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 20, 2018

How does my relationship with Jesus affect my relationships?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • You belong to Jesus, WHAT NOW? • In this new series, we will be examining some of the implications we face in various aspects of our life as a result of our relationship with Jesus. • For those who have been with Jesus for a long time, this series will serve as a reminder ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heavenly Styled Service Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Apr 30, 2018

Our response to praying "your will be done" is to look to the example of the angels and be taught by their example.

Message "Heavenly Styled Service" A Sermon On 1 Peter 1:10-12 As soon as we start to talk about the will of God all sorts of questions arise don’t they. It happens in relation to our career • sometimes we have setbacks. • there are times when we have a few false starts. • a mid-life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12, Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Drawing Near The Throne Of Grace (2003)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Apr 23, 2021

God's Word is living and active because it reveals who we really are to God in our hearts.

DRAWING NEAR THE THRONE OF GRACE Text: Hebrews 4:12-16 "To better understand the human body, in 1994, researchers made available a new computer tool called "The Visible Man." The Visible Man consists of almost two thousand computer images. "To produce images, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Little By Little.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 6, 2021

This is the word the Lord spoke to me, “If you do little things like they’re big things, God will do big things like they’re little things.”

Little By Little. Exodus 23:27-30NKJV Many times we think that nothing emotionally, physically or spiritually is happening in us, we begin to feel disenfranchised and gather an attitude of “who cares, or what’s the use.” This is the word the Lord spoke to me, “If you do little things like they’re ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:27-30, Deuteronomy 28:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Freedom And The Fruits Of The Spirit (June 30, 2019)

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 2, 2021

Paul preached about God’s grace whereas his opponents preached contrary to Paul’s message arguing that the law required circumcision. Why would a prisoner who has been granted freedom want to return to prison?

FREEDOM AND THE FRUITS OF THE SPIRIT Text: Galatians 5:1, 13-26 Galatians 5:1, 13-16:  For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of slavery.  …  (13)  For you were called to freedom, brothers. Only do not use your freedom as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1, Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: United Methodist