Sermons on Graceful:

Following God When You Don't Want To

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 18, 2002

Lesson’s about God approach to Jonah’s rebellion.

Following God when I don’t want to: Message Notes Aug. 18th 2002 The story of Jonah is probably one of the most famous stories in the Bible. Most people I talk to remember one thing about this book, he was swallowed by a big fish. There is a lot more to this book than that story, in fact Jonah is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Keys To The Kingdom #5 Series

Contributed by David Carter on Aug 19, 2002

A series on the Beaitudes

THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM #5 Text: Matthew 5: 2-12 Tonight we study the fifth key to the Kingdom of Heaven, which is MERCY --- "BLESSED ARE THE MERCIFUL, FOR THEY SHALL OBTAIN MERCY" Everyone desires The Mercy of God and shrink back from the Justice of God! If God had given us Justice instead of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Keys To The Kingdom #6 Series

Contributed by David Carter on Aug 21, 2002

A series on the beatitudes

THE KEYS TO THE KINGDOM #6 Text: Matthew 5:8 "PURE IN HEART" BLESSED ARE THE PURE IN HEART, FOR THEY SHALL SEE GOD. How we see God depends on the condition of our heart! THE BIBLE TEACHES GODLINESS AND PURITY! (Read I Tim. 4: 7 - 5:22 - 6:11 - Titus 2:12,13 - Hebrews 12:14 - II Peter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living As If God Matters Series

Contributed by Tim Bond on Aug 27, 2002

Nadab & Abihu serve as examples of what happens when we trivialize God and begin to live as if God doesn’t matter. Thank God for the grace that saves us from the consequences of our sin.

The story of Nadab and Abihu is not one of the most prominent in the Bible. - Unlike Samson last week, not one of those commonly taught in Sunday School. - Not in many people’s top 10 list. Some are probably thinking “Nadab & Abi-who?” The Hebrews had just been led out of Egypt. They had followed ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

15 Pentecost A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Aug 29, 2002

Jesus invites us to take up our cross and it sticks in our throat.

15 Pentecost A Matthew 16:21-28 1 September 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Ammon Hennacy was a protester against the arms race in the United States during the 60’s. One cold winter day found him at a missile silo in South Dakota. There were very few people, a handful of protesters, two soldiers behind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

"Saint And Sinner"

Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Sep 3, 2002

From Saint to sinner. From "blessed are you," to "Get behind me Satan!" A look at the life of Peter, and his relationship with Jesus and how our lives might be mirrors of his.

September 1, 2002 Matthew 16:21-26 Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. What a difference a day makes. I would imagine that at next weeks worship services and for sure on Sept. 11, and probably on Sunday the 15th of September, those words ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-26

Denomination: Lutheran

17 Pentecost A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 12, 2002

This is a ridiculous story about forgiveness, ridiculus but true, ridiculous but filled with grace.

17 Pentecost A Matthew 18:21-35 September 15, 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen The story of Jean Valjean, written by Victor Hugo, is powerful. It is the story of a man driven by hunger and poverty to steal bread to feed his family. He is imprisoned and the anger at the injustice results in his striking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

18 Pentecost A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 12, 2002

We do not want what we deserve but what we need. That is forgiveness and grace.

18 Pentecost A Matthew 20:1-16 September 22,2002 There was a newspaper story some years back of a man who sold his asphalt company for $422 million. That was not the reason for the story, but it became a story worthy of newspaper attention when he gave $128 million to his workers. For those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Begun, Continued, Completed In Christ

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Sep 18, 2002

When we are frustrated by a seeming lack of progress in our Christian walk, God gives us a wonderful promise! (18th Sunday after Pentecost)

BEGUN, CONTINUED, COMPLETED IN CHRIST (Philippians 1:6) Most worthwhile things in life take time: developing a marriage relationship, building a career, raising children, etc. As Christians, and as members of a congregation, however, we can sometimes become frustrated when we don’t see things ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Lutheran

The Parable Of The Eccentric Employer

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 19, 2002

God will supply our need not our greed

Saxlingham/Field Dalling 22-09-02 Parable of the The Eccentric Employer Mt. 20:1-16 F.W. Beare has rightly called this parable, the Parable of the Eccentric Employer Who in their right mind pays someone who has only worked one hour the same as he pays someone who has done ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

Awake To Righteousness Series

Contributed by Tony Quinn on Sep 21, 2002

Understanding our position with God in righteousness.

Awake To Righteousness We’ve been talking about righteousness and the importance of knowing we are the righteousness of God in Christ. Again the definition of righteousnes according to the Greek Lexicon is, “the state of him who is as he ought to be, righteous, the condition acceptable to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

19 Pentecost A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Sep 27, 2002

Doing the will of God, even though not exactly as quickly as God had hoped, is still better than saying we will and never getting around to it.

19 Pentecost A Matthew 21:23-32 29 September 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen Do you remember what happened 30 years ago this week? 1972. Does the name Paul Henderson help out? Yes, 30 years ago this week Paul Henderson scored arguably the most famous goal ever scored in the history of hockey. It is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Can You Fall From The Grace Of God

Contributed by Jack Whitehead on Oct 4, 2002

This sermon is for those who think they have fallen from the grace of God.

Can you fall from the Grace of GOD ? The other Day someone said to me; Brother Greg I have a problem and I don’t know what to do about it. You see I have fallen from The Grace Of GOD. Yes I have sinned I have broken one of Gods Holy Laws, I lied. Now I know that there is no grace from GOD to me, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

4 Reasons To Stay In The Vine

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Feb 28, 2003

Jesus said he is the vine and we are the branches. By staying in the vine, we can reap the benefits Jesus has to offer.

4 Reasons To Stay in the Vine John 15: 1-8 Jesus had been talking to his disciples about effective relationships between God and man. As it is now, there was a lot of knowledge about God, even by the elect of the day, but there was little personal relationship with Him. So the Lord began to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Covenant To Beat All Others Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Mar 1, 2003

Sermon deals with the superiority of the new covenant verses the old covenant. Text is Hebrews 7.

Text: Hebrews 7:1-28 Title: “ A Covenant to beat all Others” Series: “Oh, What A Savior” INTRODUCTION: I. A SUPERIOR PRIESTHOOD (VS. 1-19). A. It is a Priesthood of Righteousness (v.2) 1. The High priest is righteous. (2 Ti 4:8). 2. The High Priest imparts righteousness. (Ro 3:25 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-28

Denomination: Baptist