Sermons on Earning:

Grace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2025

God’s grace alone saves us, transforms us, and empowers us to live out our purpose—not by our efforts, but as God’s gift.

Friends, grace has a way of slipping into the room like morning light under the curtains—quiet, sure, and warm. It comes to tired souls and try-hard hearts, whispering what our to-do lists never can: you are loved, you are rescued, you are His. Some of us carry the ache of “Have I done enough?” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Topics: Grace, God's Grace

The Pressures Off Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 7, 2008

2000 years ago a religious guy met Jesus and was told he was headed down the wrong road and needed to make a u-turn that led to a life where the pressure is off and was never the same again.

The Pressures Off Never The Same Again (8) I hope you are getting pumped up about taking the One Month To Live Challenge. NEXT WEEK – we will kick off the series with an Easter Message. AND THEN – things will really start to rock and roll the week of March 30th when we launch our One Month ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Proverb To Guide Our Giving Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 4, 2014

Paul quotes a proverb that is instructive for believers as they bring their gifts before the Lord.

“Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.” [1] “Whoever sows sparingly will also reap ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Justification Is By Faith Alone Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 13, 2018

Paul answers the question: According to the gospel, how can ungodly sinners be justified by a holy God? He begins by saying that the righteousness of God has been revealed apart from the law. This means that a plan or program has been revealed by . . .

Justification is by Faith Alone Romans 3:21–31 21 But now the righteousness of God apart from the law is revealed, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, We now come to the heart of the Letter to the Romans, when Paul answers the question: According to the gospel, how can ungodly sinners ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

22) Lead Us Not Into Temptation! Series

Contributed by Brandon Max on Feb 4, 2022

Through the example of The Lords Prayer, Jesus taught His disciples to pray through all the tests, trials and temptations of life.

22) LEAD US NOT INTO TEMPTATION TEXT: Matthew 6:13 RECAP Today, as we continue our journey into the Word of God, Our focus remains firmly fixed on discovering... “...those things most surely believed among us” (Luke 1:1). In our previous lessons, we have already looked to some of the things We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13, Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

Make Me A Blessing (1 Of 3)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 8, 2024

In I Timothy 6:1-12 we do not have to do any surmising when it comes to who Paul was addressing in this passage of scriptures. Although we know the letter is addressed specifically to young Timothy, yet it is clear, the thing he has to say in this passage of scripture is to the MAN OF GOD

Look at verse 11. We read, “But thou, O MAN OF GOD...” To be referred to as a “man of God,” or a “woman of God,” is one of the greatest titles that could be given to any Christian. (1) The term MAN OF GOD is often given to MINISTERS of the gospel. (2) Also, the clergyman is called THE MAN ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Prodigal Father: A Parable Of Extravagant Love Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Apr 21, 2002

“Prodigal” means extravagant, lavish, unrestrained, and even to the point of being what some would consider being wasteful. Watch the father in this story. It was the father who threw himself into the prodigal land of extravagance and unrestrained love fo

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: In Luke 15, Luke gives a series of three parables in response to the criticism of the scribes and Pharisees that Jesus received unbelieving people and even ate with them. Evidently, His love and vulnerability attracted lost people from all classes and lifestyles. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Who Wants To Be A Beggar?

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Feb 16, 2004

Are you poor in spirit?

Matthew 5:3 Who Wants To Be A Beggar? Woodlawn Baptist Church February 15, 2004 “A man walked into the doctor’s office and said, “Doctor, I have this awful headache that never leaves me. Could you give me something for it?” “I will,” said the doctor, “but I want to check a few things out first. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:10-17, Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Father

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 15, 2001

In this message we will see what we can learn about fatherhood from the perfect father...

The Perfect Father "Be imitators of God...." Eph 5:1 Introduction "You, " said the doctor to his patient, "are in terrible shape you’ve got to do something about it. First, tell your wife to cook more nutritious meals. Stop working like a dog. Also inform your wife you’re going to make a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grabbed By Grace

Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 26, 2004

To be a successful Christian we must allow the Grace of God to run its course in our inner life. When that happens then we can become an effective believer in our outer life- in how we represent the Lord to others.

Grabbed By Grace II Samuel 9 Can you recall an event in your life that clearly demonstrated the incredible life changing Grace of God? Do you remember this story? *30 year old prisoner had committed murder in a robbery *Sentenced to die – alone, no friends, no family that ever visited *Angry ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Truth Matters Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 23, 2012

Jesus' encounter with the rich young ruler reveals that when we minisnter to others we need to tell them the truth because we love them.

Here at Thornydale Family Church our mission is to develop mature disciples who follow, serve and proclaim Jesus as Messiah. Just prior to Easter, we spent seven weeks getting to know Jesus better through His “I am” sayings found in John’s gospel account. And the primary thing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Purpose Of Worship

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 30, 2012

This message deals with how Worship should point us to God, transform our lives, and cause us to appreciate different styles of worship in others.The audio version is available at www.sermon.net

What Is The Purpose Of Worship Leviticus 10:1-5 Acts 16:16-34 Psalm 100 We are in the second in our sermon series. “What’s Worship Got To Do With It?” Last week Lay Pastor Sandra McLean led us off with a great message, “What Is Worship.” Next week, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"The Message The Lawyer Missed" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 4, 2010

But to the one who does not work but believes in Him who justifies the ungodly (Rom 4:5), He says that you can rejoice that your name is recorded in heaven, and by faith you have chosen the good part that can never be taken away.

(Part 2 of 2 in a study of the Parable of the Good Samaritan) “And a lawyer stood up and put Him to the test, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 And He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How does it read to you?” 27 And he answered, “YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Orthodox

Free At Last Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 10, 2019

In Galatians 5:1-6, we see Liberty 1) Defined (Galatians 5:1) 2) Defended (Galatians 5:2-4) and 3) Described (Galatians 5:5-6)

In 1963 American civil rights proponent Martin Luther King said: "So let freedom ring. From the prodigious hilltops of New Hampshire, let freedom ring. From the mighty mountains of New York, let freedom ring. From the heightening Alleghenies of Pennsylvania, let freedom ring. But not only ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-6

Denomination: Other

Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Mar 29, 2020

Evangelical Christianity often struggles with the words of James 2 when he declares things like "faith without works is dead," and "Abraham was justified by works." This sermon reconciles his meaning to that of Paul and demonstrates genuine faith is always expressed in works.

GHOSTS IN A CULTURE'S PAST During my Sophomore year of college at Wartburg College – a Lutheran school in Northeast Iowa, I had the privilege of taking a class which took us to Germany for a month to tour sites associated with the Reformation, as we learned about the history of the movement ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26, Romans 4:1-5, Ephesians 2:8-10, Hebrews 11:8-12

Denomination: Nazarene