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I Desire Mercy Not Sacrifice
Experiencing the mercy of God in our lives
Ready & Faithful
Looking to Jesus for help now and hope in the future
Why Suffering?
Help your church understand God's plan in pain
Let’s take a look at God’s amazing grace that transforms lives. Grace has been defined as God’s unmerited favor—the full expression of His mercy and love. Let’s allow Paul to show us the ABC’s of grace in an unexpected way. By grace we are ARRESTED, BOUND
LIVING IN CHRIST – Prisoner of Grace Ephesians 3:1-13 NIV 1 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— 2 Surely you have heard about the administration of God's grace that was given to me for you, 3 that is, the mystery made known to ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13
Denomination: Assembly Of God
This the first message in this series on grace. Today we look at the Genesis of Grace!
INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever done something to someone that you really wish you had not done? • Have you let someone down, caused them pain, hurt them in some way, or tore them down. • Maybe what happened was a quick flash of the temper, maybe that the time you were doing it, you were ok ...read more
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
The vast majority of people do not "accept" Christ (Luke 4:24) but refuse the "favor" (grace) He offers (v. 19). God has sent Christ to offer His grace. We must embrace the grace offered in Christ. Luke shows us how.
There’s a key word in this passage that I would like to point out. It is not obvious in the English, so it’s a bit tricky. But the word ‘favor’ in verse 19 and the word ‘acceptable’ in verse 24 render the same Greek word, which is dektos. In fact, in the King James Version it is translated ...read more
Scripture: Luke 4:14-30
Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed
This sermon explores the transformative power of God's grace, our spiritual inheritance, and the joy of generosity as revealed in Ephesians 3:5-12. Key
Good morning, beloved congregation. Today is a day filled with promise, a day where we come together in fellowship, united under the banner of our shared faith. We gather, not as strangers or acquaintances, but as brothers and sisters in Christ, bound by His love and grace. We stand shoulder to ...read more
Scripture: Ephesians 3:5-12
Topics: Grace, Stewardship
Grace is what we all need but some don’t even know what their missing because they don’t know or want this gift called grace.
What is Grace? Thesis: Grace is what we all need but some don’t even know what their missing because they don’t know or want this gift called grace. Opening Illustration: Video clip on asking people on the street “What is Grace?” Introduction: We have just observed a man asking people on the ...read more
Scripture: John 1:6-17
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
If we want to find fulfillment and joy in our work then we must submit even to bosses who treat us infairly, for only in this do we experience grace and fulfill our calling.
David Roper’s 3-year-old grandson, Seth, in Judsonia, Arkansas, received a toy lawnmower for Christmas a few years ago, but he didn’t have the chance to use it until one hot July day when his father went out to mow the lawn and Seth volunteered to “help.” A few minutes ...read more
Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25
Denomination: Evangelical Free
The Grace Paradox is that one who is good in man’s eyes who has not trusted in Christ will not be saved whereas a "bad person" who trusts in Christ will be saved.
The Grace Paradox Sermon 2 in the series, “Free Grace in Focus – A Biblical Answer to Lordship Salvation” Chuck Sligh / August 26, 2010 TEXT: Acts 10:1-8 INTRODUCTION I want to talk to you today about the greatest paradox in the Bible. That paradox is captured in this statement: “A good person ...read more
Scripture: Acts 10:1-8
Denomination: Baptist
God is also love and grace and justice and mercy and forgiveness at the same time being righteous and holy and all-powerful.
THRONE OF GRACE ISAIAH 6:1-7 #throneofGrace INTRODUCTION/ILLUSTRATION… PART 1… screenrant.com/most-iconic-movie-tv-chairs-thrones/ [adapted] Some heroes and villains from TV and movies stick with us and become iconic and are immediately known even with just a little bit of description. Most ...read more
Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-7
God’s amazing grace changes us so that we can change the world.
Children’s Time (Lead-in to sermon) • This Little Light of Mine • In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. (Matthew 5:16) • God is happiest when the lost is found. • Our light leads people to Jesus. Sermon Living in a ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16
Grace teaches us how to live for Christ.
Pupils of Grace Text: Titus 2:11-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: The story was passed on over internet about Little Billy, a Jewish boy, who was failing his math lessons. His parents tried everything they could to get him to do better in this subject, but he continued to fail. At last, they ...read more
Scripture: Titus 2:11-15
Denomination: Methodist
A sermon preached on Sunday evening to introduce the topic of grace (Portions taken from Philip Yancey's book, "What's So Amazing About Grace?" and Dr. Jack Cottrell's book "Set Free")
HoHum: Philip Yancey: I heard this from a friend who works with the down and out in Chicago “A prostitute came to me in wretched straits, homeless, sick, unable to buy food for her 2 year old daughter... I could hardly bear hearing her story. I had no idea what to say to this woman. At ...read more
Scripture: Romans 5:15
View this parable of Jesus from 3 difference perspectives, 3 different points of view (Preached this first in 1995; not original with me but trying to track it down would be difficult)
HoHum: Veteran’s Day is tomorrow- The fighting in WW1 stopped at 11 am on November 11, 1918, the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Originally called Armistice Day it was changed to Veteran’s Day to honor all of those who have served in our armed forces. We honor and appreciate all of ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16, Ephesians 5:16, Matthew 19:27-30, Matthew 9:37-38, Psalm 126:5-6 (view more) (view less)
This sermon explores harnessing God's grace to overcome life's challenges and honoring Him through our perseverance.
Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. What a blessing it is to gather together in the house of the Lord, united by our shared faith and our love for our Savior, Jesus Christ. Isn't it a wonderful feeling to know that we are part of a larger family, bound by the love and grace of our ...read more
Scripture: Zechariah 4:7
Topics: Grace, Finish
This sermon explores Jesus' parable of the workers in the vineyard, highlighting the unexpected grace of the landowner and how such grace can either offend or inspire us.
We’re going to let Jesus be our teacher today by listening to one of his parables about the kingdom of God. Your Bible may have a heading for Matthew 20:1-16 entitled, “The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard,” but I want to point out that this parable is less about the workers in the vineyard ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16
Topics: Grace, Divine Generosity, Offense
The purpose of prayer is NOT to let God know something He does not know. It is to open us to His free gift.
Thursday of Pentecost Week 2015 Joy of the Gospel In my opinion, one of the mistakes made in the seventies was the elimination of the Octave of Pentecost, and the changing of the season “after Pentecost” to what is now called “Ordinary Time.” That’s a perfectly awful ...read more
Scripture: Mark 10:46-52
Denomination: Catholic
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