Sermons on gracious: showing 556-570 of 14,193

Grace Within Boundaries

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 27, 2022

The theme or our text is walking the extra mile, grace within boundaries.

Grace Within Boundaries (Matthew 5:38-42) 1. A Catholic priest, a Baptist evangelist, and an Assembly of God minister were in a row boat in the middle of a pond fishing. None of them had caught anything all day. The evangelist stands up, says he needs to go to the bathroom climbs out of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Living Hope

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 6, 2002

A message of encouragement to remind us that salvation through Christ provides us with a living hope for today as well as for our future.

CHRISTIANITY IS A RELIGION OF RESURRECTION. IN FACT, IT COULD BE ARGUED THAT THE MOST SIGNIFICANT WORD OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IS "RESURRECTION." PAUL SAID IN 1 CORINTHIANS 15:14, "IF CHRIST BE NOT RISEN, THEN IS OUR PREACHING VAIN." WITHOUT THE RESURRECTION, THE VOICE OF THE GOSPEL MESSAGE WOULD ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

Victory Hymn Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE RIGHTEOUS JUDGE WILL PUT THE WICKED IN THEIR PLACE

BIG IDEA: THE RIGHTEOUS JUDGE WILL PUT THE WICKED IN THEIR PLACE I. (:1-2) THE RIGHTEOUS REJOICE WHEN THE WICKED ARE FINALLY JUDGED A. Give Thanks wholeheartedly “I will give thanks to the Lord with all my heart” B. Testify to God’s wonders “I will tell of all Thy wonders” C. Rejoice “I will be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Exodus 16 - I Don’t Recall Grumbling Being A Fruit Of The Holy Spirit! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 27, 2009

I like Moses response to people who grumble. "Your grumblings are not against us but against the Lord." That’s calling it like it is! Grumble for be grateful but grumbling is not one of the fruit of the Holy Spirit!

Exodus 16 - New and Fresh Every Morning! I don’t think I have ever been tested in my trust concerning food. I have always had enough. I have never been without. Julie was away recently in Sydney for a brief time and the food ran out, but all I had to do was to go to the shop and buy some more. I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

17 Leaderships Scriptures That Can Change Anyone's Life

Contributed by Brian Keith Dodd on Nov 6, 2011

This blog post helps people understand leadership principles found in the scriptures.

Regardless of your faith beliefs, the Bible is the greatest leadership book ever written! It is crammed full of incredible insights that can be used by anyone in a leadership role, regardless of your faith beliefs. I want to take a series of scripture verses from the book of Luke that teach us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-37

Denomination: Bible Church

The Mission Of Jesus

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on May 20, 2017

A person's "life mission" is the guiding force behind the direction of their life. This message explores the mission of Jesus from Luke Chapter 4's perspective.

The Mission of Jesus Lakewood COG | Pastor Jonathan Vorce | 5-21-2017 Luke 4:16-21 1. Jesus had just returned from the wilderness where He overcame the temptations of the devil. ¥ Luke 4:1 - Jesus was led of the Spirit in the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. ¥ Luke 4:14 - Jesus returned ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21, Isaiah 6:12, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Is God Mad At Me?

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 26, 2018

What do you really think about God? What is your real opinion of his nature and his personality? What does God think about us? Are we the perpetual spill in Aisle 5 that God is forever cleaning up? The answers will determine how we worship.

The Psalms – The Language of Our Faith Psalm 103 – Is God Mad at Me? April 29, 2018 What do you really think about God? What is your real opinion of his nature and his personality? What does God think about us? Are we the perpetual spill in Aisle 5 that God is forever cleaning up? The answers ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Grace Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 23, 2009

We are to Give Grace in 1) Truth 2) Anger 3) Possessions 4) Words and 5) Virtue

Should there be a limit to the kindness that we show to others? A big debate is brewing after a recent superior court decision that the government not always demand that immigration sponsors repay government assistance to immigrants who fail to live up to immigration pledges. This is in essence a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-32

Denomination: Other

The Lavishness Of God- Part Ii Series

Contributed by Steve Lombardo on Jun 7, 2008

David describes our God as covenant keeping and compassion giving.

I want to take you back to the time of Moses - when Moses led the people, the nation of Israel, out of Egypt. You remember the story. They were under slavery, under Pharaoh, and the Egyptians and Moses was called by God to lead these people, God’s people, out of slavery. So he goes and Pharaoh ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Godly View Of Motherhood

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 9, 2010

An exposition of the 113th Psalm that concludes with one of the strongest demonstrations of God’s grace and goodness--mothers.

PSALM 113:1-9 A GODLY VIEW OF MOTHERHOOD “Praise the Lord! Praise, O servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord! “Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and forevermore! From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised! “The Lord is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

What God Is For Us Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 6, 2012

There are two categories of God's attributes: His natural attributes, which set him apart from his creation and cannot be emulated, and his moral attributes. Psalm 86 tells us about several of God's moral attributes and how they are a blessing to the beli

What God IS to Us Psalm 86 Chuck Sligh May 6, 2012 READ RESPONSIVELY: Psalm 86 – “Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy. 2 Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee. 3 Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Blueprint Of Repentance Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 15, 2024

As we look deeper into Joel 2:12-17, we are going to look at the heart of God’s people, the character of God, and the blueprint of repentance that we find.

Minor Prophets Major Message Blueprint of Repentance Joel 2:12-17 | #minorprophets INTRODUCTION… Background of Prophets In the Bible, when God wanted to get His people’s attention He would often do something demonstrative like speak from a burning bush or lead by a pillar of cloud or shake the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 6, 2005

Psalm 24 reveals the meaning of life or God’s plan for man.

INTRO.- ILL.- Did you hear about one man’s quest to visit 1,000 bars in a year? Dan Freeman (retired computer consultant and Brooklynite) set out Jan. 1 to visit 1,000 bars in a single year. Barely five months later, the Don Quixote of drink is halfway to completing his boozy impossible dream. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God = Grace; Jonah = Anger Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 15, 2009

Part 5 of 5. God’s grace in the face of Jonah’s anger.

Jonah - part 5 August 16, 2009 As we look at the final chapter of the story of Jonah, we need to remember this is a story about a man who was reluctant to follow God’s plan for him. One thing we tend to forget is that God wasn’t calling a non-believer to do something difficult, but God was ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Persistent Widow Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 20, 2015

The parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18:1-8 teaches us about persevering in prayer.

Scripture I read a story when I was a student at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Chicago, IL. You will be appalled by the story I am about to relate to you. Appalled, that is, if you have any kind of social conscience. A poor black, living on Chicago’s South Side, sought to have her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed