Sermons on Called As Ambassadors Of Grace:

Jesus Never Called Shotgun

Contributed by Kirk Wannop on Jan 17, 2008

Jesus tells us to give up the seat of honour so His grace can flow through our humility

Jesus Never Called Shotgun Luke 14:1-14 Jan 20th, 2008 I have to confess that when I hear someone call “shotgun” it gets my hackles up a bit. When they say shotgun I hear “me; me; me.” It reminds me of when our kids were young I would tell them not to say “I’m the king of the castle and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Mennonite

The God Of All Grace Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Mar 3, 2025

We are called to glory (unhindered experience of God's attributes), but the sufferings of Satan's attacks threaten to prevent our arrival in glory.

1 Peter 5:10-14 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. 11 To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen. 12 With the help of Silas, whom I regard as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10-14

The Quality Of Our Divine Call

Contributed by Billy Weems on Oct 18, 2000

God has not only called us, He has provided us with all the grace necessary to live the Christian life victoriously.

God has not only called us, He has provided us with all the grace necessary to live the Christian life victoriously. Our Scripture provides the outline for this expositional sermon from the Word of God. I Peter 5:10 "But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10

Called To Serve

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Dec 6, 2006

We are called to serve God and God’s people.

Theme Verse Ex 7: 16 “Then say to him, ‘The Lord, the God of the Hebrews, has sent me to say to you: Let my people go, so that they may worship me in the desert. But until now you have not listened.” Call to Serve God in Worship · “Let my people go” · When you are under the bondage of Egypt you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:14-16, Matthew 25:40

Denomination: Church Of God

The Amazing Grace Of God

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011

Here in this drama the we call the Last Supper, the grace of God is demonstrated in a way that was missed by those there, and especialy by one! But we can't afford to miss it today!

Passage: Matthew 26:17-30 Intro: Hindsight is an amazing thing. 1. someone has said “hindsight 20/20 2. but when we can look back, with explanations, we can actually see what is going on better than those who were there! 3. saw last week, great event, with things going on in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Got A Problem? Odds Against You? Call The Equalizer”

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Dec 13, 2021

Jesus Christ is the GREAT EQUALIZER...

There are times when life seems to cave-in on us, and it doesn’t seem to go your way. And it seems like one minute you had a mountaintop experience until you end up in the valley of trouble. Then, you your back is against the wall, and it seem like there’s no one or no way to turn then it seems ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:24

Denomination: Baptist

Saved By Grace, Kept By Grace And Grow In Grace

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on May 17, 2024

The apostle Paul recognized that there are two kinds of Christians within the church:

• SPIRITUAL • UN-SPIRITUAL Every Christian fall into one of these two categories. HOW DO WE KNOW THERE ARE TWO KINDS OF CHRISTIANS IN THE CHURCH? Paul makes that distinction when he writes to the church in Galatia. Look at Galatians 6:1, we read, “Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For Someone To Say Grace Series

Contributed by Norm Story on Jul 16, 2004

the Church is calle to say ’grace’, reflecting God’s grace to us

"Waiting for Someone to Say Grace" Matthew 18:21-35 Romans 14:1-10 (Matthew 18:21-35 NRSV) Then Peter came and said to him, "Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?" {22} Jesus said to him, "Not seven times, but, I tell you, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rahab: From Call Girl To Converted Girl

Contributed by Travis Johnson on Jan 16, 2006

What a change grace can make!

RAHAB: FROM CALL GIRL TO CONVERTED GIRL Hebrews 11:31 ILL- The Arc de Triumph is a monument in Paris that stands 165 ft. in height & 145 ft. wide. It is so colossal that a daredevil pilot once flew his plane through it’s pillars. It was commissioned in 1806 after the victory at Austerlitz by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:31

Denomination: Holiness

The Unparalleled Grace Of Jesus

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 16, 2022

Jesus is the living definition of grace. As believers in Jesus Christ, we have been called, justified, renewed, sanctified, comforted, kept, sealed, and saved all by the unparalleled grace of Jesus.

The Unparalleled Grace of Jesus 2 Corinthians 8:9 Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfsKX4pF9x8 When the Apostles talked about our lives, they did so by placing before us the example of Jesus Christ When they told us to love each other, it was because Jesus Christ loved us. In John’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9

Denomination: Foursquare

Turn Life's Challenges Into Positive Life Lessons

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 16, 2004

By the grace of God you can turn your failures and challenges in life into positive life lessons.

Turn Life’s Challenges Into Positive Life Lessons Hebrews 12:1 Introduction: Pastor Ray comes from the back of the church down the aisle with a back pack and carrying a number items including: small TV, tennis racquet, cell phone, etc. I’m sorry I’m late but I am slowed down by the weights I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Problems Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Nov 14, 2006

The real Deal Christian Obeys God rather than presumes upon God’s grace.

“The Problem of Forgiveness” 1 John 2:1-6 www.unionchurch.com November 5, 2006 Rev. Bruce Goettsche THE REAL DEAL: A Study in 1 John Much of the time truth is found in finding the balance between competing ideas. For example, · Parental Love = Unqualified love – consistent discipline · Good ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Calls Us To A New Way Series

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Nov 6, 2021

On Reformation Sunday we are called to reflect on how God is calling us to a new way of life, a life viewed through the lens of the Gospel.

Opening Text: Luke 9:21-26 THE GRACE WAY SO FAR Week 1: Foundational – The Cross of Jesus Week 2: God speaks to us – Through His Life giving Word Week 3: God’s focus for us – Being His evangelical and reforming people (church) This week: The Grace way - calls us to a new way 1. A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:21-26, Galatians 2:15-21, Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Fulfilling Our Ministry Call

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 4, 2024

Jesus knew that God’s plan for Him and His human parents was to grow in wisdom and grace, and to be obedient to them as He was to His heavenly Father.

Saturday of the 9th week in Course 2024 There are only a few precious stories in Scripture about the childhood of Christ, mostly like this one in Luke’s Gospel. We know that Joseph and his family were devout Jews, even going up annually to Jerusalem to celebrate Passover. It’s important to know how ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-8, Luke 2:41-51

Denomination: Catholic

Noah Found Grace

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 26, 2006

What was God looking for when He called Noah? He was not looking for perfection, intelligence, or strength; He was looking for faithfulness. And in being faithful, Noah found that one person can make a difference.

As you look around at the world in which we live, it is easy to see lots of problems. There is corruption in the government, obvious moral decline, and an almost total disregard for others. We see a growing lack of respect in our youth toward their elders, and this is encouraged in most of the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-7

Denomination: *other