Sermons on Grace Triumphs:

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

Baptism And Grace

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Baptism is connected to faith, not faith to baptism; baptism is a faith response to the gospel.

Thesis: Baptism is connected to faith, not faith to baptism; baptism is a faith response to the gospel. Intro.: 1. On Sunday nights this Fall we've been asking the controversial question, "WHO IS A CHRISTIAN?" < review ... > a. Many in Churches of Christ believe they are the only ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Related By Grace

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

We continue to see how God develops His relationship with us through the covenant.

Introductory Considerations 1. We are related by God. As we saw last week God established a relationship with Adam and with mankind including you and me. 2. The relationship was one in which He gave us life and in which He calls us to trust in Him and obey Him. To obey Him meant mainly thing - ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grace For The Humble

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. The Christian life is a deep struggle as we face a big dilemna. Even though we are believers we still struggle with sin. We have one foot in the world and one foot in God’s kigdom. We try to live a holy life but we succumb to sin time and time again. How can we become the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

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

Table Of Grace

Contributed by Tom Evans on Apr 2, 2001

Being seated at the table with Christ has to do with grace, not greatness!

TABLE OF GRACE JAMAICA IS AN ISLAND OF CONTRAST. I’VE HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT JAMAICA FIVE TIMES, FOUR INVOLVING A MISSION TRIP. WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO HELP MANY MEMBERS WITH MEDICAL NEEDS AS WELL AS CONTRIBUTE TO BUILDING PROJECTS. A TOURIST CAN VISIT JAMAICA AND HARDLY NOTICE THE POVERTY. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Adventist

Amazing Grace!

Contributed by John Sloat on Apr 3, 2001

A 5-year-old with a broken foot in a wheelchair at DisneyWorld among caring people is a metaphor for grace.

AMAZING GRACE Text: Ephesians 1:6,7b,8a I want to think with you this morning about the grace of God. The text is from Ephesians, the first chapter, verses 6, 7, and 8: "Let us praise God for his glorious grace, for the free gift he gave us in his dear son. How great is the grace of God which he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:6-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Mathematics Of Grace

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 10, 2001

Grace does not add up. It does not make mathematical sense. Maybe that’s why its grace.

God’s sense of mathematics does not make sense: God leaves the 99 to find the 1. Luke 15 God counts a penny as much as millions. Mark 12 God doesn’t pay by the hour. Matthew 20 ----1) God’s grace is to be received not deserved.(Mt. 20:10) ----2) God’s grace is about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Holiness

The Grace Of God

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Apr 12, 2001

In this message we see the the Apostle’s Paul use of the word "grace".

"The Grace of God" Text: 1 Corinthians 15:10, ""But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me." Introduction: -What I want us to notice is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:10

Denomination: Baptist

Grace To Live By

Contributed by Larry Jones on Apr 18, 2001

We must reflect the Grace of God in our lives.

Grace To Live By Philemon 1:1-25 Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer, 2And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house: 3Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Unconditional Grace Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 22, 2001

God’s grace is dependent on what Christ did for us, and not on what we do. It is given without respect to merit, worh, or accomplishment.

This morning, we begin a three-week series of messages on the topic of "grace". Over these next three Sundays, we will be focusing our attention on this one single doctrine, because a correct understanding of God’s grace is at the center of our faith. It is absolutely foundational. A clear, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

But By God's Grace

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Apr 22, 2001

It is only through God’s grace we can see the Risen Lord!

BUT BY GOD’S GRACE! “and last of all he was seen by me...” (1 Corinthians 15: 8) Jesus appeared to Peter. Then he appeared to the Twelve. After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers at the same time. The he appeared to James, Jesus’ brother, and again to all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Holiness