Sermons on Celebrating God:

The Grace Of God

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

Grace loves us even though we are undeserving of love.

As most of you know, my fiancée Melissa is an art major at Gordon College. Part of being an art major, each art student has to complete a senior thesis which is a major final project that takes three months to complete. When they are finished, the outcome is beautiful art work and a gallery ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Spirit Of God

Contributed by Jim Belcher on Oct 1, 2009

What did it mean for God to send down his Spirit on the day of Pentecost? When the Spirit of God fills you, how do you know it?

Some kind of power came from outside; a transcendent energy. How are we filled with the Spirit? Reminder: Pentecost was 50 days after Easter, 10 days after the ascension. They had been told by Jesus to wait for it. In the forty days between Easter and the Ascension Jesus had instructed them on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pleasing God

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 2, 2009

This passage gives us insight as to how to please God! He has done so much for us that He is worth the effort!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We spent our time together last week examining the issue of having an intimate relationship with God. God desires us to be close to Him. • He paid a great price through His Son Jesus in order for that relationship to be possible. • When you have a very close or intimate ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To The Glory Of God

Contributed by Duane Smith on Oct 5, 2009

This message, in conjunctionn with the Lord’s Supper, was given on the Sunday that people were asked to commit to a one year giving plan for providing capital for a new building project.

TO THE GLORY OF GOD – COMMITMENT SUNDAY 1 Corinthians 10:31 INTRODUCTION: A. This is a wonderful day in the life of First Baptist Church of Mascoutah. 1. We sit here this morning having paid off the 48 acres of land the Lord provided for us 2. He did it though us in a memorable fashion: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

The Triune God Series

Contributed by John Stackhouse on May 16, 2016

the first of the Church of the Nazarene's Article of Faith is "The Triune God." This it the first in my series showing where we get our Articles of Faith.

This morning, I begin a series of sermons on our Articles of Faith, which are found in the Manual for the Church of the Nazarene. As a Nazarene pastor, we are supposed to teach these to our congregations each year, but oddly enough, I have never heard a series based on them, so I felt it would be ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4

Denomination: Nazarene

The Family Of God

Contributed by Stuart Gibson on Aug 7, 2018

A sermon preached on Trinity Sunday which talks about fostering and adoption and our ultimate adoption into God's family as His children.

A fact that some of you may not know about me, is that when I was 19 my parents began fostering. It has been a wonderful journey where we have had the privilege to be a part of over 20 children’s lives in a time of great need. They’ve learned from us and we’ve learned a lot more from them. On the ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Righteousness Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 31, 2023

It is Jesus Christ in whom we place our faith. This righteousness of God is given through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe.

The Righteousness of God Romans 3:20-26 What is your response to “the righteousness of God”. Does it make you excited to know more about God? Are you indifferent about “the righteousness of God”? There was an Augustinian Monk that found the concept of “the righteousness of God” repulsive. He ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom Of God Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 23, 2025

Excel than your enemies, excel than your teachers, and excel than your elders. The verses 98-100, the psalmist states that God’s Word is the source of all wisdom. Expose the wisdom through evangelism.

Text: Ps. 119:97-104 Theme: Wisdom of God   Greetings: The Lord is Good and His Love Endures forever.   Illustration: James Bracy, a military officer served at a California military base in 1950s. He wrote many letters to his wife, one letter was misplaced. Half a century later, James ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-104

Denomination: Methodist

God Is Faithful PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023

To encourage the church family to live in constant joy, gratitude, and trust in God, even amidst the chaos of the world.

Good morning, Church Family! I'm glad we're all here today to dive into God's Word together. We're going to unpack a passage that's all about joy, gratitude, and trust - all things we could use a little more of in our lives. You know, the great theologian Karl Barth once said, "To clasp the hands ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Topics: Trusting God

God Is Gracious PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 21, 2023

This sermon explores the profound truth of God's grace, its transformative impact on our lives, and our response to this divine, global gift.

Beloved friends and cherished family in Christ, I stand before you today with a heart brimming with gratitude and a spirit filled with awe. We are gathered here not by chance, but by divine appointment, under the banner of God's boundless love and unmerited favor. Today, we are called to reflect, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 34:6

Topics: Grace

God Of Love PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 19, 2023

This sermon explores the profound, active nature of God's love, demonstrated through His sacrifice of His only Son for the salvation of believers.

Good morning, dear church family. We gather here today, not as strangers or as mere acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters united in the love of our heavenly Father. A love so profound, so unending, that it surpasses our understanding. I stand here today, not to preach my own words, but to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Topics: Advent, Sunday, 4th

God’s Grace On A Collision Course Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 18, 2023

Peter's prejudicial sentiments lingering like a foul odor in his mind collided with God's grace. Only a fresh breath of God's grace, could clear the air, and open up the door to a world of Gentiles who were waiting to follow Christ.

Sermon - God’s Grace On a Collision Course Scripture: Acts 10:1-23 “In Caesarea there lived a Roman army officer named Cornelius, who was a captain of the Italian Regiment. 2 He was a devout, God-fearing man, as was everyone in his household. He gave generously to the poor and prayed regularly to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-23, Matthew 28:18-20, James 2:9, Revelation 7:9-12

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon: God’s Promise Of A Turnaround

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Mar 4, 2025

Haggai calls God’s people to consider their priorities. Secondly, consider the Lord's Pleasure and finnaly, the leadership must consider Our Lord's Purpose.

Sermon: God’s Promise of a Turnaround Scripture Lesson: Haggai 2:18-23 “Think about this eighteenth day of December, the day when the foundation of the Lord’s Temple was laid. Think carefully. I am giving you a promise now while the seed is still in the barn. You have not yet harvested your grain, ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:18-23, Zechariah 4:6-10, Zephaniah 3:9, Psalm 30:11

Denomination: Methodist

God’s Grace Collides With Culture

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on May 6, 2024

Unless you happen to be like the man who said: "I am not prejudiced, I hate everyone!" All of us if we are honest are prejudiced. When prejudice is in operation, it will always collide with God's grace.

Sermon - God’s Grace Collides With Culture Scripture: Acts 10:1-23 “In Caesarea there lived a Roman army officer named Cornelius, who was a captain of the Italian Regiment. He was a devout, God-fearing man, as was everyone in his household. He gave generously to the poor and prayed regularly to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-23, James 2:9, Revelation 7:9-12

Denomination: Methodist

Controlling What Controls Us

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Jan 27, 2013

Part of preparing to celebrate Easter is examining ourselves, whether there is anything not of the new creation in us.

I’d like to talk to you this evening about humility. Humility has been much misunderstood and, frankly, is quite unpopular today. We can say, “Pride cometh before the fall,” but to really live that out requires radical commitment—a lifestyle that the world is unable to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-21

Denomination: Anglican