Sermons on Called As Ambassadors Of Grace:

Blessings Of Obedience

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 6, 2015

Kids may disagree with their parents, but if we can teach them to trust us and obey, we help them set a pattern to listen and respond to the heavenly Father. Our complete obedience to the Lord allows Him to accomplish His purposes in and through us.

Blessings of Obedience Text: Acts 16:9-40 Intro: Paul, Silas, Timothy, and probably Luke worked as a team to share the good news about Jesus in several different cities. God gave purpose and direction to this missionary team; they obeyed God and traveled to Philippi where God had prepared the way ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#2 - Light In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 19, 2015

God may not always lead to the most ideal place, but it is the BEST place.

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Scripture: Acts 16:1-40

Denomination: Holiness

Righting A Wrong Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 3, 2015

A study of the book of Ester 8: 1-17

Ester 8: 1-17 Righting A Wrong 1 On that day King Ahasuerus gave Queen Esther the house of Haman, the enemy of the Jews. And Mordecai came before the king, for Esther had told how he was related to her. 2 So the king took off his signet ring, which he had taken from Haman, and gave it to Mordecai; ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Break The Box

Contributed by Darrell Boone on Aug 7, 2014

This sermon focuses on the role of the faithlessness church and the faithfulness church. Its loyalty to the Lord, Jesus Christ is relevant for salvation.

Many times in the Bible when a certain woman is talked about, she is often a type and a shadow of the church. In Luke chapter 15 we find the woman who had ten coins. We find in her a picture of the church. She began lighting the light, cleaning the house, and searching diligently for that which is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: United Methodist

When We Get Stuck

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Aug 26, 2014

People, families, churches and nations get stuck. How one man made the difference

When We Get Stuck Acts 11:24, Acts 11:18-26 If you’ve lived for a few years, you have experienced being stuck – sometimes by physical circumstances, sometimes by emotional obstacles, sometimes by career issues like job/boss, sometimes by family problems. The Bible is a wonderful, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

Hear I Am Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 29, 2015

How are we supposed to know when God is speaking to us? How do we know when we are hearing from God or it is an idea from our own brain? 1 Sam 3 has four essential truths of guidance for us in answering this very important topic of hearing God’s voice.

“HEAR I AM” 1 SAMUEL 3:1-21 INTRODUCTION… http://dailyjokes.co/index.php?cat=21 “Four guys are driving cross-country together — one from Idaho, one from Nebraska, one from Florida, and the last one is from New York. A bit down the road the man from Idaho starts to pull ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can You Worship At A Church Business Meeting Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 18, 2015

Everything the church does must be worshipful, even the business meetings.

Can You Worship at a Church Business Meeting? Acts 1:15-26 The Apostles, in obedience to the Lord’s directive had just returned to Jerusalem. Luke records that they were full of joy and went into an upper room where they continued in prayer and making intercession. It also says that they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Nehemiah’s Mission Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 9, 2016

The declaration and mission of Nehemiah is more than just rebuilding a wall, it's a calling for men and women to return to living fully for the God in heaven. Doesn't the church today have the exact same mission? Why are we not living it?

Nehemiah’s Mission Nehemiah 2:1-20 Introduction - Nehemiah is a great study of leadership, but also of obedience to God - Last time we saw our man Nehemiah receiving very disturbing news -- This news was about Jerusalem and its apparent fall into ruin; people disgraced -- His heart ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Commanded To Love Each Other Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 16, 2016

As disciples we are called to love one another, that is a command that is easier to say than actually do, for us to live in a way that the love of God is fully demonstrated requires real effort in our daily lives.

Disciples who Love Straight to the question: If you could only use one word to describe God what word would you choose? Would it be Almighty? Omnipotent? Creator? It’s Valentines Day and the word I am looking for is Love! The bible tells us simply and clearly that “God is ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Could God Love Someone Like Me?

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 4, 2013

It was a scandal. Jesus was hanging out with some folk who were not well-respected. In fact, they were religious and social outcasts – and Jesus is not only eating with them, He is enjoying their company.

9 September 2005 How Could God Love Someone Like Me? Matthew 9:9-13 Introduction As we get started this morning, I want to begin with a question. If Jesus were walking among us today, would He eat at Lauren’s sports bar, “Goony Birds?” If you’re thinking that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Series

Contributed by Henry Nwaneri on Nov 20, 2010

The most important things in life can only be acheived by those who conscioulsy count the cost and pay the price.

Today while praying, I took time to go over all I wanted to do and be for God. At the end I asked myself a question, then I turned around and asked God that question. “God, What will it cost me to fulfill my destiny?” We everyday are faced with the reality of the cost of life. A trip ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Going To The Other Side Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 20, 2014

The essential characteristic of the Christian life is discipleship. This section is a warning to those who would become disciples of the Messiah.

MATTHEW 8: 18-22 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED SERIES] GOING TO THE OTHER SIDE At this point Matthew interrupts the series of miracles. He is transitioning from the three miracles of healing (8:2-15) to three miracles of power (8:23-34; 9:1-8) over the forces of nature, over evil spirits, and over sin ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Take Up Your Beam

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 16, 2010

The importance of every member of the body of Christ experiencing the presence of God and coming to a better understanding of God’s calling on their lives.

Take up your beam Purpose of teaching- not just for information exchange but for life transformation- that is not a preference. When Saul was knocked down by the HS on the Road to Damascus, he knew- not a casual transformation. We live in an age that has trivialized faith. We have made it little ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

[#25] An Exhortation For Them To Have The Same Mind Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 12, 2019

This passage demonstrates the simple but often neglected principle that we should not expect every believer to be fully mature.

Date: 2/25/19 Lesson # 25 Title: An Exhortation for Them to Have the Same Mind • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: Philippians 3:15-17 (NIV) 15 All of us, then, who are mature should take such a view of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching The Edge Of The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Aug 26, 2019

The years of grief, training, apprenticeship, seeming futility, small victories and painful growth are finally about to bloom into something wonderful. Something that you have hoped for and simultaneously expected to never actually happen.

For more information and teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com If you take the lessons and introspections of the wilderness seriously you will eventually find yourself at the edge of the wilderness. That place where you can finally see what ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare