Sermons on Grace Versus Works:

Walking In The Light. Ephesians 5

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 7, 2024

A message about walking in the light versus the darkness of the world we live in.

Walking in the Light. Ephesians 5 Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the word of God. The indestructible, never ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Power For Us Who Believe Series

Contributed by David Swinney on May 31, 2010

The same power that raised Jesus from the dead and seated him at God's right hand is at work in his people.

His Power for Us Who Believe Ephesians 1: 15 – 23 Introduction: The kind of power that changes everything… My dad used to tell a story about an old Georgia redneck who would routinely head out into the swamp and return with a boat full of fish—more than anyone could ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Can You Tell Who Is Ready To Receive God

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 6, 2013

A look at how we frequently judge the inward readiness by the outward appearance and why that doesn't work.

HOW CAN YOU TELL WHO IS READY TO RECEIVE GOD? Outward appearance is a poor indicator of inward readiness. - Jonah 3:5-10. - Focusing on outward appearance hurts our witnessing because we don’t want to be mocked. - There are many who appear to be far away from God because they are in fact very ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Guard Against Legalism Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2016

Legalism hinders the work of the true gospel of Jesus Christ and wreaks havoc with the spiritual lives of those affected by it.

We continue on in our series of messages through the New Testament book of Titus. It’s written by the apostle Paul to his protégé whose name is (anyone?). Paul has left Titus on the isle of Crete for a reason. Titus 1:5a – The reason I left you in Crete was that you might put in ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:10-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Owner's Mentality

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 24, 2010

Focuses on the differences between having an owner's mentality versus a renter's mentality.

An Owner Mentality Scripture: John 10:11-13; Revelations 3:20; Matthew 9:37-38 Introduction: Today we celebrate the first step in our transition from this place to the place where God has chosen to plan us. We will leave this place and not return. We have been renters since the inception of ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Male Role Models - Good & Bad

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jun 17, 2005

Beneficial versus detrimental models of manhood juxtaposed in the lives of David and Nabal.

The 25th chapter of First Samuel tells the story of two vastly different approaches to being a man. One is rewarding and the other ruinous. One is admirable and the other despicable. One is to be repeated and the other repudiated. To this day most men fall into one of the two categories ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-42

Denomination: Baptist

Your Testimony

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 7, 2019

We all have a testimony to share.

February 10, 2019 Morning Worship Text: Ephesians 2:1-10 Subject: Saved by Grace Title: Your Testimony Do you have a testimony? If you belong to Christ you do. The important thing about your testimony is that it is totally different than anyone else’s. We tend to think that the testimonies of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"On The Way To A Healing..."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 27, 2012

A sermon about God's way of doing things versus human fumbling.

Mark 5:21-43 “On the Way to a Healing…” We have two really awesome stories this morning! This sermon really could have been named, “Jesus the Multi-tasker.” We have a story inside a story, so to speak. The outer story is about Jairus, a leader in the synagogue ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: United Methodist

Fixing Our Corrupted Os

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jul 2, 2020

Makes sense of Paul's comparison of living "by the flesh" or "by the Spirit." Analogy of corrupted computer operating system (inherited corruption/original sin). Focuses on living by the Spirit.

FIXING OUR CORRUPTED OS—Romans 8:1-14 You opened a file in your e-mail, and now you have a virus on your computer. The entire operating system is corrupted, resulting in erratic behavior, broken links, and malware. What do you do? Adam and Eve opened a door—the door of sin, and an evil virus got ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-14, Ezekiel 36:26-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

His Faith And His Works Equals Justification

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Aug 19, 2010

All those who struggle with their faith and their works, the struggle is over

Romans 5: 1 Deuteronomy 32: 20 Today, I pulled praises out of the minds of what people think about me; I’m pulling his praises out daily. I praised God for all the praises that he has given me to praise him with. I want be shame when he draws all the praises that he wants out of me for ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of Someone Else Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Aug 10, 2009

This message examines our tendency to expect someone else to carry our load within the church.

The church family was shocked this week to learn of the passing of one of our most faithful members. Your state of shock is obvious as you begin to look around to try and figure out who is not here. I was saddened when I learned that Someone Else has gone on to receive his reward. This death leaves ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remember The Goal PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Encourage believers to align all their actions and decisions with God's will, doing everything for His glory.

Good morning, brothers and sisters. As we gather here today, let's turn our attention to Paul's first letter to the Corinthians, chapter 10, verse 31, where he instructs us, "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." It's a simple statement, yet so profound. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Topics: Working, Christ

Jesus Is God's Answer Sermon Iii: By God's Grace Jesus Died To Solve Liffe's Greatest Problem Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 6, 2020

Choices have consequences and we all are judged by the same criteria - sin versus righteousness. God loved us and acted to save us by giving His Son to die for our sins so that we might have everlasting life.

BY GOD’S GRACE JESUS DIED TO SOLVE LIFE’S SUPREME PROBLEM Well, here we are. We did not ask to be born into this world but we were. At some point in our childhood we might have asked where we came from and were given some kind of evasive answer like, “We ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

It's Yours PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 10, 2023

Explores the power of prayer, encouraging persistence in prayer and trust in God's promises.

Friends, brothers and sisters, we gather here today under the banner of faith, united by the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We come to this sacred space from all walks of life, carrying the burdens of our hearts, the joys of our souls, and the questions of our minds. We come seeking comfort, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-11

Topics: Prayer, Works

Living A God Approved Life

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Aug 30, 2010

There are many sources that we seek approval from, but our greatest desire should be that God approve our actions, attitudes and words.

LIVING A GOD-APPROVED LIFE GALATIANS 2:1-10 INTRODUCTION We might say trying to win approval from others consumes our lives. We do what our bosses require so that they might approve us and therefore give us our paycheck. Children seek approval from their parents. This means a lot to them and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist