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Can You Live With Grace?

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Oct 20, 2011

Can you really live with grace?

“Can You Live with Grace?” Matthew 20:1-16 On the first day of class the professor says, “I have this very complicated Math problem, the solution of which shall constitute you grade for the entire semester. I’m giving you the problem now so you can start working immediately ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Requirements? What About Grace?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 15, 2010

Rearranging Micah 6 shows us that Micah had characterized the religiosity of Judah in ways that are comparable to our religiosity. But justice, compassion, and the humble walk are much more than we expected, and are our responses to grace.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC August 24, 1986 Several years ago I went back to school for work on a graduate degree. Although I had been around schools and colleges and students all of my life, this was the first time in about a dozen years or so that I had actually enrolled in a ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Church And Baptism Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Sep 2, 2012

An explanation of the sacrament of baptism.

Introduction At the beginning of this series, I noted that from time to time we will stop at a text and consider the particular that is brought up. Paul has raised the practice of baptism in his discussion on church unity. Baptism is not the primary issue, but we would do well to stop this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gospel Of Man, I Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Mar 30, 2016

In three sermons, we will look at the man-made gospel of the law, the man-made gospel of the heart, and the God-made gospel of the cross. First, the gospel of the law.

7/7/13 The Gospel of Man, I Acts 15:1-5 D. Marion Clark Introduction For the next two Sundays, we are going to examine two alternative gospels to the gospel. They are two sides of the coin that can be labeled the gospel of man. They are quite popular, so popular that their adherents exceed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

To Simple To Accept

Contributed by Fred Edwards on Sep 29, 2001

As Naaman found the cure for leporsey to simple and to cheap, so do many people today find the "grace" of God to simple and to cheap. Cheap for us - a great sacrifice for God!

To Simple to Accept 2 Kings 5:1-15 Our Condition v1) Naaman - good man; accomplished a lot; honorable position; the perfect man, except, he was a leper; he had a problem; he was imperfect. Many people are good folks; good mother, father, provider; upstanding in the community; appear to be the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Leaders' Temperament - (Part 2 Of 7) Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

Paul sets before us a worthy goal-which most of us will work on for a lifetime

Now, we will discuss the qualities of spiritual leadership in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1. Don’t be discouraged as you work through this list. No one meets these qualifications 100%! We’re not looking for perfection, but rather solid evidence of growth in each area. The Leader’s Temperament 1. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Time To Pray Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Feb 21, 2006

Sometimes God allows our backs to be against the wall to bring out the commitment and devotion He desires in our lives.

Jonah – A Study in Stubbornness Jonah 2:1-10 February 26, 2006 Time to Pray Jonah 2:1 (NLT) Then Jonah prayed to the Lord his God from inside the fish. Time to Reconnect • Jonah had run from God and deliberately disobeyed • Jonah could run no further • Jonah’s life had been spared by God’s ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dealing With The Devil's Kids Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 13, 2009

This is the 6th sermon in the series "Moving With God".

Sunday Morning February 1, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Moving With God (Exodus)” [#6] DEALING WITH THE DEVIL’S KIDS Exodus 5:1-6:1 Introduction: It has always been interesting to me how Christians seem so surprised of how lost people behave. It should never be a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Legion

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 17, 2010

As Legion is cleansed of his many demons, so may we be cleansed of modern day demons by relying on God and telling the story of our faith journey.

Luke 8: 26 – 39 / Legion Intro: Imagine that you are walking in the cemetery here in Georgetown to get some exercise. Suddenly, you come upon a naked man who is running toward you waving his arms and screaming at the top of his voice. What would you do? ---- Point and laugh? / Turn and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Better Than A Life Of Whining

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 10, 2022

Many of the exiles thought they were being punished for the sins of their ancestors.

Saturday of the 19th week in course Human beings sure like to whine, don’t we? Something bad happens and we look around for someone to take responsibility, somebody to blame for our misfortunes. Ezekiel faced that during his long exile in Babylon. He was constantly asked why by the Israelites who ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:1-10, Psalm 51:12-15, Matthew 19:13-15

Denomination: Catholic

Open Doors Series

Contributed by Matthew Botha on Nov 23, 2015

God wants to open doors and there are some doors that need to be open while others need to remain shut

18 November 2015 OPEN DOORS Key Scripture: Matt 7:7-11 (Message) Don’t bargain with God. Be direct. Ask for what you need. This isn’t a cat-and-mouse, hide and seeks game we’re in. If your child asks for bread, do you trick him with sawdust? If he asks for fish, do you trick him ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Faithful Steward (2) Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

Here are some more thoughts on the subject of stewardship.

THE FAITHFUL STEWARD I CORINTHIANS 4:2 INTRODUCTION: Here are some more thoughts on the subject of stewardship. Consider some words. “Epitropos” = manager, foreman. “Oikonomos” = “oiko” = house. “Nomos” = law. The law or management of household affairs. The faithful steward is: I. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing God's Grace In Difficult Times SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

We often struggle to see beyond our immediate challenges, yet Nahum was able to perceive something greater. His deep understanding of God's Grace allowed him to see beyond his immediate circumstances and emotions.

I want to focus on the powerful message found in the first four words of Nahum 1:7: "The Lord is good." Although the book of Nahum can be challenging to read and preach from, it is important to note that the minor prophets' messages are just as significant as those of the major prophets. The book ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:7

Topics: Grace, Difficulties

The Bad News Gospel Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

Discovering freedom through God's grace.

INTRODUCTION An oxymoron is a set of words that cancel each other out and the English language is full of them. Here are ten of my favorites: (1) Live recording; (2) Original Copy; (3) Freezer burn; (4) Jumbo Shrimp; (5) Minor miracle; those are fairly evident, but there are others that you have ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Jacob Comes To Joseph Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Dec 4, 2020

But what ,” said one of the brothers as they were returning home from Egypt , “but what are we going to tell our father?

Jacob comes to Joseph Genesis chapters 46 and 47 The end of chapter 45 gives to us this amazing picture of the brothers heading back to their father in Canaan with the carts and the clothes and the provisions and the donkeys that Joseph gave them and the prospect of having to announce to ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God