Sermons on Grace Saves:

How To Grieve Without Obsessing

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 5, 2011

Christians have the emotional and spiritual resources to cope with loss.

20110703 The Third Sunday After Pentecost - Web Site Title: How to Grieve without Obsessing Text: II Samuel 1 – 2:7 Thesis: Christians have the emotional and spiritual resources to cope with loss. Introduction On July 4, 1776, just 235 years ago, the Continental Congress adopted The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bad Breath Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 13, 2012

These proverbs warn of and against those who plan and speak trouble.

Introduction We have had proverbs about sweet talking. Now they turn to bad breath. Text 25 There is a way that seems right to a man, but its end is the way to death. With apologies to Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley, let me read (not sing!) a famous song that this proverb sets ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:25-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Walking As Light Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 16, 2012

Who are you? And being who you are, what difference does it make in the way you live? Those are the two questions that our passage addresses.

Introduction Who are you? And being who you are, what difference does it make in the way you live? Those are the two questions that our passage addresses. Text Paul has ascribed different terms for the identity of the Christian believers. They are “saints”; they are “members of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Standing Firm Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 23, 2012

Just what is the spiritual battle that we wage?

Introduction The new commander had cause to be nervous. His predecessor was now dead. That commander had led the nation through a hostile wilderness; he now must lead them into the very stronghold of the enemy. He must wage battle against rulers and authorities, against the powerful forces that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Crime Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 26, 2012

As we consider politics according to the Bible, in this lesson we examine what the Bible says about crime.

Scripture Each week Kevin Tunell was required to mail a dollar to a family he’d rather forget. They sued him for $1.5 million but settled for just $936, to be paid at the rate of $1 per week. The family expected the payment each Friday so Tunell would not forget what happened on the first ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Overcoming Fear

Contributed by Dietrich Bonhoeffer on Aug 2, 2012

The Bible, the gospel, Christ, the church, the faith—all are one great battle cry against fear in the lives of human beings.

The Bible, the gospel, Christ, the church, the faith—all are one great battle cry against fear in the lives of human beings. Fear is, somehow or other, the archenemy itself. It crouches in people’s hearts. It hollows out their insides, until their resistance and strength are spent and they suddenly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Pessimistic, Optimistic Or Realistic? Living With An Authentic Spirit Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 8, 2012

The pessimist says the glass is half empty. The optimist says the glass is half full. The realist knows there is water in the glass. Who are you?

Pessimistic, Optimistic or Realistic? Living with an Authentic Spirit Which of these words would you use to describe yourself? Pessimist / Optimist / Realist Which would you use to describe yourself? The pessimist says the glass is half empty. The optimist says the glass is half full. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:3-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Task Of The Servant Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 13, 2012

Jesus tells of 3 servants who were given valuable "talents". Why was the Master in this parable pleased with the first two servants, but angry with the 3rd? And how did the "value" of those talents effect the decisions of each of those three men?

OPEN: Does anybody know what is the highest mountain on earth is? (Mt. Everest) This mountain is located in the Himalayas on the borders of Nepal and China. And because it is the highest mountain on earth, it is a popular destination for mountain climbers. But you need to have a lot of money to do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Battle Belongs To The Lord

Contributed by John White on Aug 24, 2018

God is always the victor inn the battles of life.

The Battle Belongs To The Lord Exodus 17 We have some great lessons in this story that may be learned and applied to God's people today. If there has ever been a day when God's people are engaged in a deadly spiritual battle with the forces of darkness and the enemy of men's souls, today is that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Maintaining God’s Intent For Marriage(& Singleness)-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 18, 2018

2 of ? Paul answered the inquiries & clarified the concerns of the Corinthian Christians regarding marriage. How are Christians to maintain God’s intent for marriage? Maintaining God’s intent for marriage(& singleness) demands a concentration upon...

MAINTAINING GOD’s INTENT For MARRIAGE(& Singleness)-II—1Corinthians 7:1-9 (Making Marriage Worthy of its Creator) Attention: Slow It Down A Bit A young man, was a very slow worker & so found it difficult to hold down a job. After a visit to the employment office, he was offered work at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Setting A Good Example (Part One) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Sep 24, 2018

In life there are good examples and there are bad examples. We need to set a good example for the lost to see and be drawn to and for the church to see and want to follow suit. Let's see what the bible has to say about that so we can set a good example.

SETTING A GOOD EXAMPLE (part one) As we are getting the word out, as we are giving people the message of reconciliation, we are to be living the ministry of reconciliation. That means we are to be setting a good example for others to see. We need to set a good example for the lost to see and be ...read more

Scripture: John 13:12-17, 1 Peter 2:19-24, 1 Timothy 4:12, Titus 2:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Miracle Of The Seed

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 7, 2018

Sometimes you may be the one to water, or provide the sunshine or shade at the right time, or all of the above. There is no level of preparation to great or small in the growing process, before the harvest!

The Miracle of the seed Gal. 6:1-5, 7-10 Msg. 1-3 Live creatively, friends. If someone falls into sin, forgivingly restore him, saving your critical comments for yourself. You might be needing forgiveness before the day’s out. Stoop down and reach out to those who are oppressed. Share their ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Setting A Good Example (Part Three) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Oct 8, 2018

In week one we looked at the example of Jesus. In week two we looked at the example of Paul. Today, we'll see that it's not only the good examples we can learn from but the bad examples too.

SETTING A GOOD EXAMPLE (part three) We have learned from the good examples of Jesus and Paul and we learned some ways that we can be good examples. However, it's not just the good examples we can learn from; we can learn from the bad examples too. On September 19, 1997, a drivers-ed teacher gave ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Clean Sweep

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Oct 10, 2018

A study in the book of 1 Kings 19: 1 – 21

1 Kings 19: 1 – 21 A clean sweep 19 And Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, also how he had executed all the prophets with the sword. 2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, “So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I do not make your life as the life of one of them by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

When Things Are Out Of Our Control Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Nov 3, 2018

1. Trust the Lord to comfort you. 2. Ask the Lord for more commitment to His cause. 3. Ask the Lord for the courage to do the right thing. 4. Do whatever you can to help. 5. Trust the Lord to take care of you.

When Things Are Out of Our Control The Book of Acts - Part 81 Acts 23:6-35 (Read vs. 6-11) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 3, 2015 BACKGROUND: *Here in Acts 23, Paul was in Jerusalem, in spite of many warnings from the Holy Spirit not to go there. John Phillips gave this good ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:6-35

Denomination: Baptist