Sermons on Grace Upon Grace:

Nine Principles For Powerful Prayer

Contributed by David Hysong on Sep 27, 2016

Biblical principles to take a person's prayer life to the next level

Nine Principles for Powerful Praying Preface- Prayer is a mystery- Almighty God does NOT need our help but He gives us the joy of partnering with Him! (Father/Son mowing grass or Mother/Daughter baking a cake) Prayer is the foundation for all life changing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27, Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fallen Dragon Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 3, 2016

Understanding Revelation 12 all depends on what criteria you use to establish when it will (or has) taken place. But once you know WHEN this prophecy is taking place, you can learn a powerful message about God's faithfulness.

OPEN: Many Americans dislike Daylight Savings Time, but back in the early 1800s in America had 1000s of time zones. Back then, every city set their clocks based on when the sun was at “High Noon”. One city might have their clocks set at 12 Noon, while another city several miles away ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Nature Of Faith

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 7, 2016

A sermon that looks at the true nature of faith from the disciples panic during the storm and Jesus calming of the winds and waves. This is what faith looks like in real life.

The Nature of Faith Luke 8:22-25 I’d like to start our time together this morning with the following proposition. Many believers find themselves spiritually depressed because they haven’t understood the nature of faith. This doesn’t mean they’re not Christian. All who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Foursquare

A Bold Woman

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Oct 9, 2016

It matters not your heritage nor your race nor anything in your background to be counted a son or daughter of Abraham. All that matters is your faith in Jesus Christ.

Matthew 15:21-28 A Bold Woman 3/8/15 Introduction “Safe?” said Mr. Beaver. “Don’t you hear what Mrs. Beaver tells you? Who said anything about safe? ‘Course he isn’t safe. But he’s good. He’s the King, I tell you.” You perhaps recognize the quote from The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. Mr. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wash Your Dirty Feet

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 12, 2016

It was a mark of honor for a host to provide a servant to wash a guest’s feet; it was a breach of hospitality not to provide for it. This was a job done by lowest slaves or servants. It was necessary because people wore sandals and did most of their travel by foot.

TITLE: WASH YOUR DIRTY FEET SCRIPTURE: ST. JOHN 13:1-17 Have you ever had that uncomfortable moment when someone asks you to help them? You really don’t want to help, but you’re stuck. You’re not sure what to say to get out of helping. Maybe they are moving, and you know they ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Message To Pergamum Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 14, 2016

The analysis of Christ's message to Pergamum as set forth in Revelation 2:12-17 teaches us that a church may be orthodox but tolerant.

Scripture We are currently in a series of messages titled, “Christ’s Message to the Seven Churches,” that is based on the first three chapters of the Book of Revelation. In Revelation 1 the resurrected and glorified Christ revealed himself to his Apostle John, and told him to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Dec 29, 2019

Does the prize you win worth the price you pay?

The Cost of Discipleship Luke 14:25-35 Does the prize you win worth the price you pay? To truly follow Jesus Christ, we must consider the cost and put Him above everything else. Salvation is both absolutely free and yet it costs you your very life. You receive it freely as a gift from the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Realistically Optimistic

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 30, 2019

According to Statista, a leading survey company, in 2013, 50% of adult Americans considered themselves optimistic. As we get ready to step into the new year, let's see if we can do something to shift our thinking to being realistically optimistic more often.

REALISTICALLY OPTIMISTIC According to Statista, a leading survey company, in 2013, 50% of adult Americans considered themselves optimistic. Only 4% identified as pessimists and 43% said they were somewhere in between. 3% declined to identify as anything. I'm interested to know how often those ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-18, Romans 12:2, Philippians 4:8, Jeremiah 29:4-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ownership: It All Belongs To God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 3, 2020

Matthew 25:14-30 teaches us that everything belongs to God.

Scripture I am going to preach a two-week series on stewardship that I am calling “Money and Possessions.” This week’s sermon is titled, “Ownership: It All Belongs to God.” And next week’s sermon is titled, “Stewardship: It’s All Under Our Management.” The text for this week’s sermon is Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Do All Things Without Grumbling And Disputing Series

Contributed by Jason Grubbs on Jan 11, 2020

Grumbling and disputing is a poor testimony for a child of God.

I heard a story about an old lady that walked into a department store one day and was surprised when an executive pinned a flower on her dress and gave her a $100 bill. She was the store’s one millionth customer. A tv reporter asked her, “just what did you come into the store for today?” To ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-18

A Change In Religion Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 12, 2020

What did Jesus mean when He told Nicodemus "You must be born again"? And what does His comment about being "born of the water and the Spirit" mean to us today?

OPEN: A man was obviously lost. He saw a little boy was standing by the side of a road and a and pulled up beside him. “Sonny,” he said, “do you know how to get to town?” The kid said, “No sir, I don’t.” Then the man said, “Well do you know the way to route 20?” The little boy said, “No.” And the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sermon On The Mount (Part 18) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jan 27, 2020

Today I'll be dealing with one of the most misused verses in the bible. Whenever someone addresses a sin in our life we pull out our trump card, Matt. 7:1, “Judge not, lest ye be judged!” Let's take a look into this passage so we can understand what Jesus meant.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part 18) Matt. 7:1-5 Today I'll be dealing with one of the most misused verses quoted among non-Christians and Christians alike. Whenever someone addresses a sin in our life we pull out our trump card, Matt. 7:1, “Judge not, lest ye be judged!” There's such a big ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5, 1 Samuel 16:6-7, Romans 2:1-3, 1 Corinthians 4:3-5, John 7:24, Romans 12:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Helping The Helpers

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2020

A workshop given in support of caregivers (Adapted from a book by Jo Anne Perez called, Ministry of Hope for the Living and the Dying, ISBN 9780983781707, pgs. 222-227)

HoHum: Rosalyn Carter said it best: There are only 4 kinds of people in the world- those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers and those who will need caregivers Paula C. Lowe said, “The lifelong process of caregiving is the ultimate link ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Sermon On The Mount (Part 19) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 3, 2020

In our passage today, Jesus illustrates the power and provision of prayer. But we'll see that it isn't always as simple as, 'ask and you shall receive'.

THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT (part 19) Matt. 7:7-12 In our passage today, Jesus illustrates the power and provision of prayer. It was almost time for the 'Old Fashioned Revival Hour' radio program to go on the air. The broadcast was coming from a tin-roofed building in Waterloo, Iowa. As Dr. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12, Luke 18:1-8, Jeremiah 29:12-13, Psalm 37:4, 1 John 3:21-23, 1 John 5:14-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Rugrats Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 6, 2020

. As we dig into John 1:10-13, we are going to see some characteristics of God’s children and then I want to encourage us in our identity as children of the Almighty God.

GOD’S RUGRATS John 1:10-13 #John1 INTRODUCTION 1… https://www.huffpost.com/entry/the-funniest-thing-your-kid-said_n_7213254 I ran across some funny quotes by children this week that I wanted to share with you. I found them pretty funny. I selected the best of the best for us to enjoy and ponder ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ