Sermons on Free Grace:

Introduction To The Gospel

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Aug 2, 2022

In the first few verses of Romans Paul presents the basic elements of the Gospel.

ROMANS # 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE GOSPEL Warsaw Christian Church, Richard M. Bowman, Pastor Text: Romans 1:1 - 6; 16-17 (NKJV) 1Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the Gospel of God 2 which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Esther (Means Star) / Purim / A Miraculous Deliverance

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 3, 2022

written by Esther, Mordecai or Ezra, since it fits in between Ezra 6 and 7 NIV Study Bible / NASB / Marilyn Hickey Ministries (MHM) notes; The book takes place over 10 years.

www.biblica.com/niv/studybible/esther.php: I. The Feasts of Xerxes (1:1—2:18) (v.3 – “the army officers of Persia / Media” - Afganistan) 486 BC A. (Queen) Vashti deposed (ch. 1) because she refused to be a model in a beauty contest so her husband Ahasuerus, king of Shusan (Xerxes I) divorced ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

How To Have A Fresh Start

Contributed by David Carter on Aug 7, 2022

How to have a fresh start

HOW TO HAVE A FRESH START Zechariah 10:6 - I will strengthen the house of Judah, and I will save the house of Joseph and I will give them a fresh start. I will have mercy upon them: and make them new as if nothing ever happened, for I am the LORD their God, and will hear them. Hosea 14:5 - I will ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 10:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On Is Heaven Available To All?

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 8, 2022

Heaven is defined by Wikipedia as a common religious cosmological or transcendent supernatural place, where certain beings are said to originate, be enthroned, or reside.

Richard Duane Warren otherwise known as Rick Warren, an American Southern Baptist evangelical Christian pastor and author once remarked: "The Bible tells us that Jesus Christ came to do three things. He came to have my past forgiven, you get a purpose for living and a home in Heaven." ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Revelation 21:4, 1 Corinthians 2:9, Luke 23:43

Who Is Going To Follow God? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2022

King Ahaz provides a surprising contrast to the kingdom of Israel as we see a dramatic example of the limits of our traditional morality.

IT'S OBVIOUS, RIGHT? “Good people” are more likely to follow God. - We have a traditional morality with “good people.” The respectable citizens are more likely to follow God. TWO EXAMPLES: 1. KING AHAZ HAD A GOOD HERITAGE BUT TERRIBLE BEHAVIOR. - 2 Chronicles 28:1-4, 16-25. - Came from a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 28:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Ever Praise You

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Aug 16, 2022

The writer will ever praise God for all the times God has been refuge, rock, his foundation, stronghold, and His Masada.

Psalm 71:1-6 “I Will Ever Praise You” 1. The psalmist says “I will ever praise you”! • Because God is Refuge, God is stronghold, God is Solid Rock, God is Masada is a high, defensible rock plateau in Israel. • When David was fleeing for his life from King Saul, “[he] remained in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Everything God Has For Us

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Aug 16, 2022

Access to God's promises comes through faith.

Everything God Has for Us I remember a recent Christmas where we bought gifts, boxed them up, and sent them to our daughter Emily and family in Denver. In the spring of the next year I found a wrapped gift with Emily’s name on it. Somehow we had overlooked it when we sent the others out. It was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Takes A Village Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 16, 2022

It takes a village to develop a mature disciple of Jesus

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Good Enough Isn't Good Enough Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 16, 2022

In my walk with Jesus “good enough” is never good enough

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Science Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 19, 2022

What is the relationship between faith and science? Faith and science are not opposing disciplines. Throughout history, Christians have often been the greatest proponents of scientific discovery, using their intellect to worship God.

INTRODUCTION • OPENING VIDEO • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8XmXSMxXHQ • Our Hot Topic for today is science; specifically, are science and faith incompatible? • Can you believe in science and also believe in the Christian faith? • Are the two strictly opposed to one another, one an antiquated ...read more

Scripture: Job 28:12-13, Job 38:31-32, Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith And Obedience

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 22, 2022

Walking with God is a journey of a life time, but it also involves faith and obedience on our part at every stage.

For our meditation today we will focus on Joshua 18:3,“So Joshua said to the people of Israel, "How long will you put off going in to take possession of the land, which the LORD, the God of your fathers, has given you?” (ESV) These are the words of Joshua to the people of Israel who had been ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 18:3

Denomination: Other

Is Abortion Wrong?

Contributed by Jamie Bogaard on Aug 24, 2022

The abortion debate is a Hot Topic in our society right now. What does the Bible have to say about abortion? What is God's view of life? What responsibility do we have as Christians and the church?

Hot Topic – Week 4 – Is Abortion Wrong? Genesis 1:26-31 August 21, 2022 There are a lot of Hot Topics in our news and media right now and one of them is abortion. While things have cooled down just a little bit since Roe v. Wade was overturned by the Supreme Court, I can guarantee you that things ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31, Exodus 20:13, Leviticus 24:17-18, Proverbs 6:16-19, Job 31:15, Jeremiah 1:5, Isaiah 44:24, Psalm 139:13-16, 1 Corinthians 7:2, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends

Jonah's Real Lesson

Contributed by James Lyons on Aug 24, 2022

Part VII in a series on the book of Jonah

Our mission conference begins three weeks from Wednesday! In anticipation of it, we’ve been learning lessons from the book of Jonah – the world’s most reluctant missionary who tried to escape from warning a savage nation to repent, because he actually wanted God to judge them! So he ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Your Place

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 31, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 22

August 28, 2022 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Luke 14:1, 7-14 Knowing Your Place Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. A small commercial plane was carrying only four passengers: a doctor, a trial lawyer, a minister and a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Showing God’s Kindness Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 6, 2022

David knew God’s kindness. He was not undisputed king because he deserved it, but because he of God’s kindness. What better way to respond to God’s kindness to him by showing another kindness. Mephibosheth once lived in favor in the royal family.

The most famous story of the life of King David is the David and Goliath story. Almost every Sunday school child could tell you that story. But what about David and Mephibosheth? It is not so well known. For one thing it is easier to stay Goliath than it is Mephibosheth. Just try to say ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-12

Denomination: Baptist