Sermons on Divine Grace:

Christmas Told By The Prophets Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 2, 2011

This message looks at the Old Testament prophets predictions about the birth of Jesus and teaches how God had a plan and still has a plan.

Christmas as Told by The Prophets Matthew 1:18-24 -Today we are going to start a sermon series building up to Christmas. We really don't know when Jesus was born, but the tradition of the church is to celebrate it on December 25th. Even though we don't know the exact day when Christ was born, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

The Almighty Snap Shot

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 2, 2011

Share how we can live our lives best as possible for Jesus Christ and stop being so concerned about our appearances

We always say that it is the inside that counts and not what is on the outside. But do we really believe this? 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected him. The LORD does not look at the things people look at. People look at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Other

Your Heavenly Father Takes Care Of You, So Place First Things First Series

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 7, 2011

Worry steals us away from seeking God's kingdom and his righteousness. With birds and lilies, Jesus brings home how great our heavenly Father's care is. So why worry? Parts: A. How great his care for you!. B. Seek his kingdom and his righteousness.

Text: Matthew 6:24-34 Theme: Your heavenly Father Takes Care of You, So Place First Things First A. How great his care for you! B. Seek his kingdom and his righteousness Season: Epiphany 8a Date: February 27, 2011 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Life Among The Ruins Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 7, 2011

When we talk about Advent, we must begin by talking not about Jesus at first, but about the world he came to. Jesus came into a broken world, to live life with us, among the ruins.

Life Among the Ruins Eternal Christmas Wildwind Community Church December 5, 2010 David Flowers Isaiah 11:1–5 (TM) 1 A green Shoot will sprout from Jesse’s stump, from his roots a budding Branch. 2 The life-giving Spirit of GOD will hover over him, the Spirit that brings wisdom and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-5

Denomination: Free Methodist

Contentment.....

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 8, 2011

If we, as the corporate people of God, could authentically say we are content in the midst of our consumer culture, it would have a huge impact on the world around us.

Contentment… March 6, 2011 Phil. 4:10-23 Intro: I must confess that I am feeling a little sad that today we will finish our study of the book of Philippians. I don’t know how much you have gotten out of it, but I have really enjoyed immersing in the book, in Paul’s world, and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Works Of ’the Holy Spirit’ Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 15, 2011

"If the Holy Spirit was withdrawn from the church today, 95 percent of what we do would go on and no one would know the difference. If the Holy Spirit had been withdrawn from the New Testament church, 95 percent of what they did would stop, and everybody

Opening illustration: In many Christian circles the Holy Spirit is neglected, forgotten, or misunderstood. The One given to unite the body of Christ is the center of controversy … So often Christian work is so rigidly programmed that it seems we need no longer depend on Him - yet Jesus said, ...read more

Scripture: John 3:5-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, The Rebel With A Cause Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

Throughout the Gospel of Mark, we see a growing opposition to Jesus from the Pharisees and the other religious leaders of the day. To understand that, we need to look at the religious landscape Jesus ministered in

Jesus, the Rebel With a Cause Throughout the Gospel of Mark, we see a growing opposition to Jesus from the Pharisees and the other religious leaders of the day. To understand that, we need to look at the religious landscape Jesus ministered in. In Jesus’ time, there were three sects of Jews ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

From Insulation To Intimacy Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

This message talks about the call of God in your life to an intimate relationship with Him. The fact is that most Christians never get to that point in their relationships, let alone with God. We insulate ourselves, fearful of becoming too vulnerable and

From Insulation to Intimacy Genesis 12: 1-9 David Needham in his book, “Close to His” tells the story of a missionary in China who found it necessary to be gone from his family for an extended period of time. Aware that his leaving would not be understood by his youngest daughter, he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

A Counterculture Community Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

As we begin this new series, we’re going to learn what it means to live a countercultural lifestyle as found in the Book of Acts. Whenever God wants to do a new thing, it usually begins with a movement which results in a radical, countercultural communiti

A Counterculture Community Acts 4:32-35 This year, we’re focusing on growing into mature disciples of Jesus Christ. Key to being mature is the lives we lead. As we begin this new series, we’re going to learn what it means to live a countercultural lifestyle as found in the Book of Acts. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Methodist

Forgive Us Our Debts Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

A sermon focusing on Forgive Us Our Debts

Forgive Us Our Debts Matthew 6 Barbara Reynolds, former columnist for
 USA TODAY, wrote about an adult relative
who had abused her sexually when she was a child. She
described how one day, as an adult, she faced that
man and confronted him with the facts of the
incest, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Methodist

Aftershocks

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 22, 2011

The aftershocks in Japan have been intense. We need to learn how to respond after shock.

TITLE: AFTER SHOCK SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 24:4-8 / ST. LUKE 21:11-12 (This Sermon drew upon a few of the points in a sermon by Rev. Jerry Shirley, January 2010) I want to spend some time this morning addressing what the Word of God has to say about the great tragedy we have all been watching ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Bart And Zach Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 30, 2011

This message from Luke 18:36-19:10 deals with two amazing events both of which happened in the city of Jericho a short time before Jesus death in Jerusalem. It deals with the healing of Bartimaeus and Jesus' encounter with Zachaeus. One was a physical hea

Bart and Zach Luke 18:36 – 19:10 CHCC: March 20, 2011 INTRODUCTION: The two miracles we’re going to talk about today happened during the last month of Jesus’ life. For several weeks Jesus and his disciples had been slowly traveling toward Jerusalem. Along the way, Jesus told ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reverse - Pt. 4 - Your Reverse? Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 7, 2011

Taken down. Shoulders on the mat. No way of escape seems available. Could it be that God is setting up reverse instead?

Reverse Part 4 – Your Reverse? I. Introduction We have been talking about the idea of Reverse for the last three weeks based on my experience wrestling as young man. So once again here is your crash course in wrestling. If you manage to take your opponent down to the ground from a standing ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Faith That Conquers All Fear

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011

As we saw last week, there are four possible levels we can reach, but what we didn’t cover is that there is one common denominator that exists in these four possible levels. And the common denominator is faith.

Last week we explored the different levels that exist in our relationship with God. In that study we found that our strength to withstand the enemy’s attacks depends on the level of our relationship with God. As we saw last week, there are four possible levels we can reach, but what we ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Resurrected!

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 11, 2011

Today is a very special day for all of us; today is a very special day for all of those who are part of the Christ’s church. It is a very special day because today we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Today is a very special day for all of us; today is a very special day for all of those who are part of the Christ’s church. It is a very special day because today we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Today we celebrate the victory that He came to this world to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:11-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible