Sermons on Grace Upon Grace:

Listen To The Lord

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Mar 13, 2009

May God give us all the attitude of Samuel that says, "Speak, LORD, for your servant is listening."

(Note: For this sermon I had my cell phone in the pulpit. I had someone call me on it just as the sermon began.) The Word of God that we will consider in our sermon this morning is the Old Testament lesson for this Sunday from 1 Samuel 3:1-10. (Cell phone rings…) Just a minute let me take ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Letting The Pro Do It: Job's Friend God Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 17, 2009

We want to manage our own spiritual lives, but the truth is we do not understand,nor do we know enough. Trust God, who has vindicated our hope in Christ the sufferer now victorious.

There is a certain kind of person who seldom trusts anybody but himself to get things right. Some of us want to have our hands in every stewpot, we want to be up to our ears in every enterprise, we want to do it ourselves, or else we are afraid it won’t be done right. Do you remember that a few ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Word Or Wonders? Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 21, 2009

Why are you believing Jesus? Are you believing Him only for the miraculous things He is able to do for you? That’s why the Galileans welcomed Him and He marveled at their unbelief.

This morning we have reached a transition text. These three verses mark a transition from the wonderful revival that just happened in Samaria… to the time when Jesus went back home to Galilee. In one way, you can think of what has happened in chapter four up to this point as a stopover. Remember ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

Straightening Out What Is Crooked Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 14, 2008

Cretans still live. Liars and evil brutes still walk among us. Who are they, and how can I protect myself against them?

OPEN: A 3 year old boy went with his father to see a litter of kittens. On returning home, he breathlessly informed his mother, "There were two boy kittens and two girl kittens." "How did you know that?" his mother asked. "Daddy picked them up and looked underneath," he replied. "I think it’s ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wilhelm Scream

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 18, 2008

There is no where to hide when god is doing the searching.

Title: The Wilhelm Scream Text: Jonah 3:10-4:11 The Big Idea: There is no where to hide when God is doing the searching. Acknowledgement: The title and four major points are lifted from Homiletics Magazine, Volume 20, September 21, 2008. The Wilhelm Scream, PP 21-24. Introduction Let’s take ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will I Get Through This? Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Sep 27, 2008

A lot of times when we go through difficult times or we are going through the valley, we wonder to ourselves: Will I get through this? Our problem can seem big!

TEXT: Habakkuk 3 TITLE: Will I get through this? SERIES: Questions we Ask God! TOPIC: Suffering OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, September 21, 2008 PROP.: A lot of times when we go through difficult times or we are going through the valley, we wonder to ourselves: Will I get through ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Terms Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

There is a huge difference between an encounter and a Close Encounter. In this 4 part series, learn the ingredients that are necessary to have a Close Encounter with God. You will be challenged by this series.

“Close Encounters” Pt. 2 - The Terms Review – I want to spend just a moment in review so you will remember what we discussed last Sunday since it is the foundation of where we are going this morning. I remind you of the Passion Process – our mandate is simply to Encounter, Equip, and Engage. We ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:11-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Need A Pusher

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

5 Relationships You Can’t Live Without! Each of these relationships are crucial for you to live a healthy and successful life!

“5” Part 4 – You Need A Pusher Perhaps it was a coach early on in your life. It might have been a math teacher. It could have been a parent or a friend with whom you had a healthy rivalry. We have all had someone in our past that would push us! That is a normal part of our childhood ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Assuming The Position Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

We sit. We soak. We sour. There has to be more! How do we shake off the apathy and impact our culture? It is time to get engaged.

“Let’s Get Engaged” Part 1 – Assuming the Position VIDEO – MeChurch (Available at SermonSpice.com) The Passion Process. We have covered the first two steps in the Passion Process until you should know them like you know your hand! We are determined to Encounter God and become Equipped. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:42-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

How The Fire...works! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

We have relegated fire...works to once a year. We have made certain fire...works off limits. This series will take us back to where we began (Acts 2) and see how the fire...works in our lives.

Fire…Works Pt. 2 – How The Fire…Works I. Introduction Fireworks are an integral part of our lives as Americans. We have become accustomed to using them as part of our celebration. No July 4th or New Year’s Eve Party is complete without these explosions. Likewise I would say that the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Money Matters Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 1, 2008

Your wallet reveals what is important in your life. What is in your wallet?

What’s In Your Wallet? Part 3 – Money Matters What’s in your wallet? I have mentioned to you that what you have in your wallet reveals what is important to you. Last time we dealt with family and in particular our children. I told you that in order for us to protect our nest we must cover our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:2-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

In The Beginning – David

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 5, 2008

God’s selection process - Understanging the Psalms starts by knowing the story and compairing to the poetry.

In the beginning – David 1 Samuel 16 I am not really an American idol fan. I have watched enough to catch on to the concept. I find the whole process to be just a little too much for me. You have 1000’s of people trying out all over the country wanting to become winners and amazingly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-5

Denomination: Congregational

Jesus And Politics Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 5, 2008

This sermon examines briefly what the Bible has to say about Jesus and politics.

Scripture Tennis player Serena Williams told reporters at Wimbledon last week that she was excited about Barack Obama’s presidential candidacy. However, she won’t vote for him since she is a Jehovah’s Witnesses, and Jehovah’s Witnesses “don’t get involved in politics.” Her sister Venus—who is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Ripe Ritual And Redemptive Righteousness Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 20, 2008

Dramatic monologue as if it were from Micah himself, summarizing the entire book around the contrast between practicing ritual in order to avoid judgment vs. living God’s requirements of justice, mercy, and the humble walk.

[Outside the sanctuary] Justice, O God! Justice! We must have your justice! And righteousness! Without that we are lost! Oh, Lord God, the Temple and the city – what I see there sickens me. That ripe and rotten ritual, those empty gestures, those paid and padded priests! O God, ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

I Was, I Did, I Will

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 24, 2008

In our text, Paul rehearses his background, conversion and future. 1- I was 2- I did 3- I will

INTRO.- I was, I did, I will. I’d call those: past, present and future. Everyone has these. ILL.- One man said to his friend: "Say, you look depressed. What are you thinking about?" "My future," was the quick answer. "What makes it look so hopeless?" "My past." What’s the application or moral ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ