Sermons on Established By Grace:

"The Ultimate Love (Revised)"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 29, 2003

How can we even begin to comprehend God’s love for us?

John 3:14-21 “The Ultimate Love” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Have you ever noticed while reading the Gospel of John…How the author of this Gospel refers to himself? He doesn’t refer to himself by name…or in a sense maybe he does. He ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Riches At Christ's Expense

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 31, 2003

Our amazement at God’s grace grows the more we see that it comes at Christ’s expense, which means that grace is totally undeserving by us, that grace is only in Jesus, and that grace is for God’s glory.

God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit touches our hearts are the words he breathed into the Apostle Paul to write, recorded in Ephesians 2: But because of his great love for us, God, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Gorify God Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Mar 31, 2003

Belshazzar died because he did not glorify God. Be sure this doesn’t happen to you!

Glorify God Let us think back to one fateful night in 539 BC- a night quite a long time before any of us was born, despite what our children might think or say, sometimes. Something very significant happened that night, which gives us a lesson that is vital for this period of time for ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:23, 1 Corinthians 1:29-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalms 23

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Apr 2, 2003

As long as the Lord is your shepherd, what else do you want?

PSALMS 23 This passage is more often preached out of at funerals. But, I believe David was not talking about the after life when he wrote these powerful words of God’s provision. One day I can see in my mind David grazing with the sheep on the mountain sides of Israel. He tends to them and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Of Snakes And Crosses

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Apr 2, 2003

Lent 4: The Lord has prescribed the method whereby we must be saved. It might seem odd - maybe crazy - like gazing at a snake on a pole... or a Savior on a Cross.

Folks were fussing and griping. They were angry and upset and - as is almost always the case under these circumstances - they began to criticize. Soon the words became heated. The harshness of the comments spoken was only thinly veiled. The angry words spoken were like painful, barbed darts – ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9, Numbers 21:1

Denomination: Lutheran

Three Secrets Of An Effective Believer-2 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 8, 2003

Surrender is essential in a believer’s life

THREE SECRETS OF Being An Effective Believer-2 ROMANS 12:2 It is said that Cyrus, the founder of the Persian Empire, once had captured a prince and his family. When they came before him, the monarch asked the prisoner, "What will you give me if I release you?" "The half of my wealth," was his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3

The Flood Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 10, 2003

This sermon addresses some issues concerning the flood, but emphasizes the grace involved in the ark.

Genesis 6:9-8:22 January 26, 2003 Imagine a future without dry land. A future where the earth, covered in water, has evolved into a gritty, nautical society held together by determination and ingenuity. The inhabitants of this once-flourishing planet cling to life on incredible floating cities, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

If We Are Faithless, He Remains Faithful Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 11, 2003

God’s grace is still faithful even though we continue to sin.

Genesis 12:10-20; 20:1-18 March 23, 2003 Fairy tales have a sense of justice What if the ugly stepsister married the prince? What if the wolf huffed and puffed and really blew the pig’s house down. If asked you this morning to tell me a story about one of your ancestors, what kind of story would ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:10-20, Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Three Dynamics Of The New Covenant Series

Contributed by George Bannister on May 2, 2003

This message discusses three dynamics of our new covenant with God. It is a part of my series from the book of hebrews.

TEXT: HEBREWS 8:1-13 TITLE: ”Three Dynamics of the New Covenant” SERIES; “OH, WHAT A SAVIOR” INTRODUCTION: I. BETTER PROMISES (V.6) A. The promise of a better ministry (vs. 1-2). 1. Our High Priest is in the position of power in Heaven (v.1).( Acts 7:55) 2. Our High Priest ministers in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

First Things First Series

Contributed by Stephen Gibney on May 10, 2003

God’s Covenant with Adam.

THE ADAM PROJECT First Things First: Genesis 1:26, 27; 2:4-7 We would do well to start preaching the gospel not in terms of just religion, or having a relationship with God but preaching it on the basis of a covenant that God makes with people. In fact the Bible is divided into two testaments the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 2:4-7

Denomination: Apostolic

A New Beginning

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 13, 2003

We have all made mistakes in our walk with God. None of us are perfect. This sermon will help those who desire a new beginning in the Lord.

A New Beginning JOHN 8:1-11 1Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. 2And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them. 3And the scribes and Pharisees brought unto him a woman taken in adultery; and when they had set her in ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bad To The Bone Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 12, 2002

A sermon on Romans 3:10-26 (Adapted from Croft Pentz and D. Stuart Briscoe)

Sermon for March 10, 2002 Romans 3:10-26 The 3:16’s of the Bible Introduction: World Trade Center Bombings and the unifying effect. The togetherness is disappearing gradually, and human race is getting back to the business of fragmentation. President Bush is doing a good job of keeping people ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-26, Romans 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Teamwork In Transit To Jesus

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 17, 2003

In Mark 2:1-12, we have a miracle story about a paralyzed man whose "conscience" seemed to be "troubling him". ... Jesus enables the paralyzed man to experience healing as forgiveness.

TEAMWORK IN TRANSIT TO JESUS Text: Mark 2:1-12 A man consulted a doctor. "I’ve been misbehaving, Doc, and my conscience is troubling me," he complained. "And you want something that will strengthen your will power?" asked the doctor. "Well, no," the man said, "I was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

What We Believe...about Prevenient Grace

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Feb 19, 2003

A doctrinal sermon about prevenient grace (free agency).

Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Sunday Evening, February 16, 2003 Title: What We Believe...About Prevenient Grace Text: Various Introduction One day in the forest, three animals were discussing who among them was the most powerful. "I am," said the hawk, "because I can fly and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17, Deuteronomy 30:19-20

Denomination: Nazarene

The Last Words Of Peter Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Feb 21, 2003

These are the last recorded words of Peter. One’s last words often tell us where his priorities were.

"But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen." Before the great apostle says his final amen he reminds his readers about growth, grace and knowledge. GROWTH - a command for the Christ-follower, not an option. As many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Baptist