Sermons on Grace Versus Works:

Offended By Grace Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Oct 5, 2023

God's grace is for everyone and it can sometimes offend us instead of inspiring us.

Today we're going to dive into a cool story Jesus told about a boss and his workers. It's all about how God's grace can sometimes surprise us, and not always in the way we expect. So, picture this: A boss hires workers for his vineyard at different times of the day. Some start early in the morning, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Topics: Divine Mercy, Spiritual Gifts, Redemption, Faith

Grace For The Pace Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010

We receive Vertical Grace –rel. w/ God; We relate Horizontal Grace – rel. w/ people. You’re either a grace giver or a grace killer (do you distribute it or expect it?)

*We receive Vertical Grace –rel. w/ God; We relate Horizontal Grace – rel. w/ people *You’re either a grace giver or a grace killer (do you distribute it or expect it?) - I’m afraid the world isn’t as interest in Christ because of Christians… “soured” - Churched have a “Let me out” attitude – ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-18

Denomination: Baptist

Abusing Grace

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 27, 2011

“Grace” is such an abused topic in most churches today. It is not some celestial catch-all to allow us to mess up and then say “God’s grace covers me.” Personal responsibility has a place in Christianity. God’s grace makes our spiritual growth and “perfec

Opening illustration: After a 4-year-old got into trouble at preschool, his mom asked him what he had done wrong. He explained, “I was angry with a playmate. But you told me that I should not hit anyone, so I asked my friend to do it for me!” Where does someone so young learn that? The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thanksgiving Grace

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Nov 28, 2021

This Sunday we’ll be looking at how we are to “Say Grace.” While we look at the giving of blessings for the food that we eat, saying grace is so much more, which in turn should literally change the way we thank God for what He has so graciously given.

Thanksgiving Grace Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RduI0CrSBJA As I approached today’s message, I really didn’t know what the Lord wanted me to talk about. Thanksgiving is over, but the holiday and what it stands for I just couldn’t get off my mind. And then, I was inundated in my time ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17, 1 Timothy 4:4-5, 1 Samuel 7:12, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Foursquare

Generous Grace

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 14, 2011

In this decree, four essential components reminded Peter’s audience of the reality of God’s "Generous Grace" to all believers: 1) Divine Power (2 Peter 1:3a), 2) Divine Provision (2 Peter 1:3b), 3) Divine Procurement (2 Peter 1:3c), and 4) Divine Promises

In Manitoba this week, the citizens have literally been deluged by flooding. Spring rains mixed with melting snow have overwhelmed flood preparations. The Government called in the army to assist residents sandbag and do whatever possible to mitigate damage. The question everyone had before a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Other

Grace By The Numbers Series

Contributed by Dr. Ken E. Squires, Jr. on Jul 11, 2013

God's math when it comes to grace.

8 “Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs.” (Jonah 2 – NIV) 15-17 Yet the rescuing gift is not exactly parallel to the death-dealing sin. If one man’s sin put crowds of people at the dead-end abyss of separation from God, just think what ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grace And Truth

Contributed by Jon Lipka on May 7, 2010

In our Lord Jesus Christ, God was incarnate and brought to man the grace necessary to fulfill the righteous requirements of the law.

Three weeks ago, I was driving through Frankford on my way to a jobsite. I had neglected to watch my speed and in short order I saw flashing lights behind me. I pulled over to the side of the road. The officer informed me how fast I was going. Had I been going that fast? Yes. He was brining ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

Understanding Grace

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Aug 17, 2015

Why Grace contains everything we need to grow and bear fruit

Title: Understanding Grace 1.Statistics of what God is doing around the world A. Every day the average number added to the body of Christ worldwide averages 174,000. B. 3,500 new churches are opening every week worldwide. C. Every month another 15,000 in India are baptized as new believers ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ministers Of Grace

Contributed by Ed Lu on Aug 23, 2020

We have a special role divinely appointed to those who claim to seek His will.

We are going to look at our roles as Christians. As Christians of the Church. Having membership as parts of this body of our Lord Jesus Christ and what we do both inside and outside of the Church. How we uphold the principles of discipleship in our role as a Christian to influence unbelievers with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Peace

Contributed by Jim Keegan on Jan 3, 2023

Paul begins every one of his thirteen letters with these words of blessing: “Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.” It’s arguably the greatest of all the biblical benedictions, but it goes mostly ignored.

Franklin Roosevelt was greeting guests at the White House one evening as they came through the reception line. He disliked this ritual, however, since everyone always spoke their rehearsed lines without actually listening to what was said. So, feeling mischievous that evening and to test his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-8, Romans 5:1

Saved By Grace!

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003

Believe it or not, Jesus never said Grace! It was used of Him, but never by Him. Don’t misunderstand; He taught it, He lived it; He just never said it. One of the places he taught it was in Luke 7:36–50.

Saved by Grace Ephesians 2:8–10; Luke 7:41–42 INTRODUCTION • Believe it or not, Jesus never said Grace! • It was used of Him, but never by Him. • Don’t misunderstand; He taught it, He lived it; He just never said it. • One of the places he taught it was in Luke 7:36–50. Read Eph. 2:8–10 MAIN ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10, Luke 7:41-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Woman Of Grace Series

Contributed by Craig Hale on Apr 16, 2008

Introduction: What would be your best definition of a friend you might want to analyze it in this way what does a friend look like how do they act. In the bible Jesus is our best and closest friend. I have heard it said many times that a true friend

A. TRUE FRIENDSHIP HAS A COMMITING HEART v10,” “No they said to her. “We will go with you to your people. 1. From verses 1-10 Naomi is in the worst of times she is a widow and back in those days widows where not considered or no longer welcomed in the community Naomi’s sons later had died ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Of Giving Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019

Paul teaches us that giving in an act of grace. God’s grace motivates a heart to give.

THE GRACE OF GIVING II CORINTHIANS 8:1-24 INTRODUCTION: When it comes to giving, some people stop at nothing! Is your pocketbook converted? You can tell a lot about a person just by the way they handle their money. It is grace that births giving. How’s grace working in you? The Corinthian ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Extraordinary Grace

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 3, 2025

Grace is the unmerited favour of God. It lifts the unqualified, beautifies the rejected, and establishes the forgotten. But when grace becomes extraordinary, it turns a lame beggar into a royal guest.

EXTRAORDINARY GRACE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Text: 2 Samuel 9:3-11 Supporting Text: Romans 9:15-16, Ephesians 2:8-9 INTRODUCTION: Grace is the unmerited favour of God. It lifts the unqualified, beautifies the rejected, and establishes the forgotten. But when grace becomes extraordinary, it turns a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:3-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Of Grace Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

God’s grace

GOD OF GRACE In his book ‘The Ragamuffin Gospel’, Brennan Manning tells the following true story. One night in January 1935 the mayor of New York, Fiorlla LaGuardia, turned up at one of the courts in a poorer area of the city. It was during the Great Depression and a woman was brought before the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican