Sermons on Grace Versus Works:

A Living Faith - Good Works

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 5, 2023

Have the ancient churches got it right? Do too many Protestant churches teach a cheap grace? Is there a balance between easy believism and works salvation?

Is faith a dead, intellectual belief without works or alive with good works of obedience to Christ? Martin Luther added the word alone to scripture as follows: Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith [ALONE] apart from the deeds of the law. (Romans 3:28 NKJV) This then became a ...read more

Scripture: James 2:24

Denomination: Baptist

Grace, Amazing But Real

Contributed by Steve Keeler on Feb 15, 2007

Allowing the Holy Spirit to work in us we discover how Real and Amazing God’s grace is. Then we can pass that Grace on to others.

Grace – Amazing Yet Real! By Steve Keeler Scripture Colossians 3:12-17 Philip Yancey wrote: “Grace comes free of charge to people who do not deserve it and I am one of those people. I think back to whom I was – resentful, a man wound tight with anger which was just a single hardened link in a long ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Workmanship Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 19, 2017

Ephesians 2:10 shows us that our good works are the products of God's grace.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons on Ephesians 2 that I am calling, “God’s Plan of Reconciliation.” The theme of Ephesians 2:1-10 is God’s grace in saving sinners. In verses 1-3 Paul described the way we were before we received the amazing grace of God. In verse 4 Paul started to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Only Two Religions

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 16, 2011

There are not thousands of religions as some claim; rather there are only two: the religion of works and the religion of grace.

Only Two Religions Chuck Sligh March 2000 TEXT: Ephesians 2:8-9 INTRODUCTION A. There seems to be a multitude of religions in the world. It seems like there are literally thousands of them. But, in reality, there are only two religions in the world. (EXPAND AS LED B. Before we begin, let me ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Works Of Death Or Lives Of Faith

Contributed by Mike Hays on Jul 20, 2003

God has given us stepping stones to help us grow in our walk with Him, but we are to always remember that it is His grace alone that saves!

Works of Death or Lives of Faith Galatians 2:15-21 Outside of the village was a spring with crystal clean looking water bubbling up and spilling over into a steam that rushed through the forest, around boulders, and swallowed up fallen trees. All of those who walked through the forest to make ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 12, 2005

A sermon for the 18th Sunday after Pentecost Landlord and laborers

18th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 20 Matthew 20:1-16 "Grace" 1* ¶ "For the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. 2* After agreeing with the laborers for a denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard. 3* And going out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:13-16

Denomination: Lutheran

By Grace

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Jul 2, 2002

Looking at our burdens and Christ’s.

Last time I was here many of you were away at Easter People. While you were off enjoying your holiday, or your hard work, or a spiritual break, I was stood up here talking about the disciple Thomas. I finished the service that morning by asking all those here to write down your greatest fears or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30, Romans 7:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Man's Best Vs God's Best

Contributed by Doyle Hayes on Sep 9, 2009

Defense of grace vs works salvation

Man’s Best VS God’s Best Gal 3:10-14 --The merit system represents the best that man can do. --The faith system represents the best that God can do. –-I heard this week where some school system I think it was in Florida but I could be wrong, has decided to pass every child no matter ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Grace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 18, 2025

God’s grace alone saves us, transforms us, and empowers us to live out our purpose—not by our efforts, but as God’s gift.

Friends, grace has a way of slipping into the room like morning light under the curtains—quiet, sure, and warm. It comes to tired souls and try-hard hearts, whispering what our to-do lists never can: you are loved, you are rescued, you are His. Some of us carry the ache of “Have I done enough?” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Topics: Grace, God's Grace

Grace

Contributed by Mark Stegall on Jun 22, 2001

THE GRACE OF GOD SAVES US,SEALS US AND SHOWS US HOW TO LIVE.

TITUS 2:11 GRACE HAS APPEARED, JOHN 1:14 AND THE WORD WAS MADE FLESH AND DWELT AMONG US AND WE BEHELD HIS GLORY, THE GLORY AS OF THE ONLY BEGOTTEN OF THE FATHER, FULL OF GRACE AND TRUTH. WHAT IS GRACE? UNDESERVED FAVOR. THE SCRIPTURES SAY THAT ALL HAVE SINNED AND FALL SHORT OF THE GLORY OF GOD. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Grace

Contributed by Ian Lyall on Sep 28, 2005

Grace is God giving us what we do not desereve. But do we really understand the magnitude and wonder of God’s grace?

I would want to concentrate this evening on verses 42-45 of this passage. From those verses I would say: God wants us to live in His grace: He wants us to receive, experience and enjoy His grace and He wants us also to express His grace in our lives. Can I repeat that? God wants us to live in His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-45

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Grace

Contributed by Scott Mcgowen on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: What is this thing that we call Grace? An unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or salvation.

Introduction: What is this thing that we call Grace? An unmerited divine assistance given to humans for their regeneration or salvation. Grace is being let free from the barriers of our sinfulness. Ephesians 2:8 say, For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:9-10

Grace

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 27, 2001

Year C First Sunday of Lent March 4, 2001

Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church Web page http://lordofthelake.org By The Rev. Jerry Morrissey, Esq., Pastor E-mail pastor@southshore.com Heavenly Father empower each of us here at Lord of the Lake Lutheran Church to know our identity as your children through our baptism. Amen. Romans 10: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-13

Denomination: Lutheran

"Grace"

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 23, 2002

Year A. Third Sunday in Lent John 4: 5-42 March 3, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95 Let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. (Ps. 95:1) Roman

Year A. Third Sunday in Lent John 4: 5-42 March 3, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95 Let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. (Ps. 95:1) Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42 Title: “Grace” A Samaritan woman gradually comes to belief in Jesus. She then spreads the word and many ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Grace Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 15, 2024

We are saved by grace! What does that mean?

INTRODUCTION - Today, we begin a mini-series entitled One Thing within our Core 52 series. - Paul was a world traveler and premier teacher, yet he had a remarkable ability to simplify the most complicated ideas into a singular truth that one could carry with them. - In this series, we will ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ