Sermons on Grace Makes Poverty Rich:

18 Pentecost A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 12, 2002

We do not want what we deserve but what we need. That is forgiveness and grace.

18 Pentecost A Matthew 20:1-16 September 22,2002 There was a newspaper story some years back of a man who sold his asphalt company for $422 million. That was not the reason for the story, but it became a story worthy of newspaper attention when he gave $128 million to his workers. For those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Redemption

Contributed by Charles Salmon on May 3, 2004

God has redeemed us in accord with His grace and has revealed the mystery of His will in us.

Redemption Eph. 1:7-9 INTRO.: the story of Israel’s deliverance from Egyptian bondage is the first redemption story in the Bible. The word "redeem" is first mentioned in Exodus 6:6 Israel had been in Egypt nearly 400 years after being invited to live there by the Pharaoh of Joseph’s day. Over ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Paul's Resume

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 9, 2024

If they are rolling in the dough to their church or program do not go.

Paul's resume dispels the whole Prosperity Gospel. When these false apostles and prophets have a resume like Paul's I might want to hear what they have to say as that experience will prove they are wrong. Apostles and prophets that brag about their wealth and live the life of a rock ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:5-10, Matthew 7:21-23, Proverbs 19:17, 2 Corinthians 11:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does The Bible Make Unbelievers Uncomfortable? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 7, 2024

"Why does the Bible make unbelievers uncomfortable?" This discomfort isn't a new phenomenon. Throughout history, the message of the Bible has often been met with resistance and unease.

Why Does the Bible Make Unbelievers Uncomfortable? I once read about a man who was vehemently opposed to Christianity. After years of resistance, a simple, loving conversation with a believer opened his heart to the gospel. Today, he is a passionate follower of Christ, using his testimony to reach ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12, Romans 3:23, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, 1 John 2:15-17, Romans 12:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forgiveness Is Difficult

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Mar 2, 2021

The calling for "forgive, just as Jesus has forgiven you," and the quote from Jesus in the Model Prayer, "Forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors," makes forgiveness a command, not a good thought or request.

Forgiveness Is Difficult (Col. 3:12-14) Intro: A. He was betrayed by Judas and openly denied by Peter. At his trial no one stood beside him to defend him. He was accused based upon lies and misrepresentation of his words. Pilate knew he was innocent, but as a politician his position in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14, Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Much More

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 22, 2011

From the first Adam to the last Adam [Christ] we see all we lost in sin and all we gained thanks to our Savior! One man makes all the difference. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Much More! Romans 5:15-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MuchMore.html From the first Adam to the last Adam [Christ] we see all we lost in sin and all we gained thanks to our Savior! One man makes all the difference. What do we gain? "Much more" it says, over and again...we gain much more in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:15-21, Romans 5:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When You Encounter Grace Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 18, 2019

A sermon examining the great change that God's grace brings into our lives.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU ENCOUNTER GRACE Ruth 2:4-16 A.W Tozer said “Grace is the good pleasure of God that inclines Him to bestow benefits upon the undeserving. Its use to us sinful men, is to save us and to make us sit together in heavenly places to demonstrate to the ages the exceeding riches of ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:4-16

Denomination: Baptist

Saints Alive!

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 21, 2003

A message on the riches that believers have in Christ.

SAINTS ALIVE! Ephesians 1:1-3 INTRO: Warren Weirsbe, in his little book on Ephesians, tells the story of a lady named Hetty Green. When you read the life of Hetty Green, you read a tragedy. She ate her oatmeal cold because she didn’t want to pay for the electricity to heat it. Her son lost a leg ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

What Do We Labor For? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 4, 2008

God offers a satisfaction deeper and more real than any pleasure the world provides.

Scripture Introduction “I am the bread of life.” “I am the light of the world.” “I am the gate.” “I am the good shepherd.” “I am the resurrection and the life.” “I am the way and the truth and the life.” “I am the true vine.” Each of these seven statements by Jesus, known as the “I AM ...read more

Scripture: John 6:22-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rainbows Ought To Make Preachers Of Us All

Contributed by Todd Riley on Apr 10, 2001

A study of Genesis 9:8-17

Islington Baptist Church April 8, 2001 Sermon text: Genesis 9:8-17 Scripture readings: Exodus 24, Genesis 17, Jeremiah 31, Hebrews 8-12, Romans Last week we began a study of Genesis 8:20-9:17. One of the things I drew your attention to was the big picture of this passage. Blessings. This ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Howsweet The Sound Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 13, 2006

Simply put, grace is God’s best for our worst.

How Sweet the Sound Text: Eph. 2:1-10 Introduction 1. Illustration: Put bluntly: the American church today accepts grace in theory but denies it practice. We say we believe that the fundamental structure of reality is grace, not works – but our lives refute our faith. By and large, the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Where Sin Abounds, Grace Abounds Even More

Contributed by David Cramer on Dec 31, 2024

A message about the Love and grace we get from God in our lives. A message from the Book of Romans.

Please stand hold up your Bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible I am what it says I am. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ending, living word Of God. I will never be the same. I will never be the same. In Jesus Name Amen? Before you sit down, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy God - Holy People

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 12, 2019

We must come to a place in our walk where we get off the throne, lay our crowns at Jesus' feet and make Him Lord of our life.

“Holy God – Holy People” October 13, 2019 “But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: “Be holy, because I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:15-16 “I am the Lord your God; consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am holy... I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:15-16, Leviticus 19:1-2, Leviticus 11:44-45

Denomination: Holiness

Shaking Hands With Heaven, Making Eyes With The Devil

Contributed by Travis L. Billings on Sep 8, 2019

Many Christians fall in love with the devil. It starts by flirting with the devil and it ends with falling in love with the devil.

Last week, I ended with asking you how your relationship with The Lord was, and how your relationship with satan is. Many Christians shudder at the thought of developing a relationship, or a bond, with satan and rightly so. To think that a child of God would enjoy close companionship to the ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Discovering What Makes Him So Attractive Series

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 17, 2005

A Lenten series on the life of Jesus and the qualities in his life that attracted people then and still attracts people today.

A 50-Day Spiritual Adventure: “Celebrating Jesus: Discovering What Makes Him So Attractive To So Many People” TEXT: Various Texts Sunday, February 10, 2002 Does anyone remember who the leader of the United States was in 1899? It was McKinley, an extremely well-loved president. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:23-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed