Sermons on Grace Ahead:

Grace Transforms

Contributed by David Swensen on Jan 9, 2002

As we allow ourselves to be moved and motivated by God’s amazing tranforming grace, wonderful, life-giving changes occur. Let us learn more about God’s Transforming Grace.

Victor Hugo wrote a great novel, Les Miserables. The novel opens with a young man named John Valjean, who had been unjustly imprisoned for seven years for a small offense. He left the prison with a rage in his soul. In the musical this is portrayed in the opening scenes as Valjean tries to find ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Of Giving

Contributed by Joe Jones on Jan 13, 2002

Can we ever be satisfied…how much money is enough?

By now I am sure that most of you have been filled to capacity with the meat of the season. Gorged yourselves with stuffing and potatoes those potatoes that are orange…Yams(ugh..Silence of the Yams!)and that red stuff(I’ve never really cared for that). Thursday ushered in the beginning of perhaps ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Grace Of Predestination Series

Contributed by W. Bryan Wheeler on Jan 19, 2002

The first manifestation of God’s grace toward us is not the cross of Jesus Christ, but the eternal choice of God the Father.

Exposition on Ephesians - #5 ‘THE GRACE OF PREDESTINATION’ Preached on January 14th 2001 (pm) Text: Read; Ephesians 1:3-6 Intro: In our last study, we considered what we called the ‘WHY ME?’ question—the question that every true Christian, at one time or another asks—‘Lord, Why me? Why ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Grace-Givers

Contributed by David Swensen on Jan 22, 2002

We have been given grace by God. But now what? Did you know He expects us to pass that grace onto others? Learn how to be a better grace-giver.

INTRODUCTION Al Masters lives in the eastern part of Pennsylvania. He is married and he had a little boy and a small business. He considered himself very blessed. And then, just before Christmas, quite some years ago, his little boy was killed by a 15 year old driving without a license. Al Masters ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Gives

Contributed by David Swensen on Jan 31, 2002

We were created to reach out to others. We are commanded in Scripture to give generously of our time, talents and finances in ministry. But what is or should be our modivation for giving and serving?

In his book Run with the Horses, Eugene Peterson tells how he saw some birds teaching their young to fly.Three young swallows were perched on a dead branch that stretched out over a lake. “One adult swallow got alongside the chicks and started shoving them out toward the end of the branch – ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Reigning

Contributed by David Shipman on Dec 8, 2001

Deals with the power of Grace at work in our lives

Turn to the book of 2 Cor. “Christian” 1. Very common word (politics using “God” a lot.) 2. Your definition about you. 3. World’s definition about a Christian Does this word paint the picture it is suppose to? Common Denominator of all “Christians” Walk in the things of God. >Have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:10, 2 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Transforming Grace

Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 6, 2001

If grace is unconditional and unlimitd, then why be good? Why not just sin up a storm?

This morning, we conclude our series of messages on the topic of "grace". And just to be clear what it is we’re discussing: When we refer to "grace", it doesn’t have the same meaning as when we speak of another person as being "gracious." It doesn’t signify being courteous, or having good manners. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1

Denomination: Baptist

Extending Grace

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 20, 2001

Those who are touched by grace will extend it to others.

EXTENDING GRACE Matthew 18:21-35 INTRO.- ILL.- After a long search through her purse, a lady who had just boarded a bus handed the driver a $20 bill. Noting the driver’s disapproving look, she snapped, “Well, I’m sorry, but I don’t have a dollar bill!” “Oh, don’t worry, Lady,” said the driver, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatness Of Grace

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 22, 2001

A contrast between Adam and Christ.

A man was trying to convince an acquaintance that one individual can make a lasting impression on others. After a rather heated discussion, his friend continued to doubt this principle. To prove his point, the first man declared that he would introduce a new word into the English language. That ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

By Grace . . . By Works

Contributed by Charles Holt on Aug 10, 2001

This study endeavors to strike a Scriptural balance between faith and works.

email: cholt@gt.rr.com BY GRACE . . . BY WORKS By Charles W. Holt Eph. 2:8-10 James 2:14-25 Faith works! No, I really mean it. Faith works. But, you may reply, every Christian knows that. My response: not necessarily. My argument here is that too many have a one-dimensional view of faith. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grace To You

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 29, 2001

Paul records free gifts God gives to us through His grace.

GRACE TO YOU EPHESIANS 1:3-12 INTRODUCTION… Tenacious Grace, Cries from the Cross, Leighton Farrell 1994 A lot of what God had done throughout history hasn’t seemed fair to people. Why did God not denounce Jacob for his conniving ways? Why did God not disown David for his disgraceful actions? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-12, Exodus 34:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Point Of Grace

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. For the past four weeks we have studied the apostle Paul's withering attack on the notion that it is possible for any person to be "good enough" to withstand the judgment of God. Utilizing every intellectual, philosophical and theological teaching tool available, Paul in Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

The Grace Of Provision

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. As we saw this morning, the book of Ruth is the story of Naomi. She left Judah for Moab. Naomi, who lost her husband and two sons in Moab and returned to Judah with Ruth, her daughter-in-law. Naomi, whose life has become bitter, who sees no hope in her life, no future or ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grateful For Grace

Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Nov 11, 2000

David's treatment of Saul's son, Mephibosheth, is an example of why we should be thankful for God's grace.

Grateful for Grace 2 Samuel 9:1-8 Introduction Sally tells this true story: I heard the door open and slam shut at the back of the church. An exasperated young man looked around briefly and then sat next to me. "Sorry I'm late!" he offered with no explanation. I wondered: Who is this stranger ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Waste Of Grace

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 17, 2001

Learning how we waste God’s grace by sitting idle and not bearing fruit.

THE PARABLE OF THE PROCRASTINATOR HAS BEEN TOLD THAT THERE WERE THREE DEMONS TRYING TO FIND WAYS TO CONQUER THE WORLD. THE FIRST DEMONS WENT AROUND PROCLAIMING THE MESSAGE, ’THERE IS NO GOD!’ BUT EVEN THOUGH FEW PEOPLE ACTED AS IF THERE WAS A GOD, THEY KNEW IN THEIR HEARTS THAT THIS MESSAGE WAS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist