Sermons on Gracious:

God Of Restoration

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Jul 24, 2021

Jonah is angry; God helps him to deal with it. God's action is a great example to us in how to help someone who's hurting. We also see how God sometimes speaks to Jonah. We should be aware that God may speak in this way.

Over the past four weeks we’ve been following a series on Jonah. Today we move on to the last chapter in the book of Jonah and the last talk in our series. Since some of you haven’t been with us as we’ve gone through the book of Jonah, I’d like to fill you in on what’s been happening. The prophet ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Battle Plan: Evangelism Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 22, 2020

In Colossians 4, Paul provides a three-step strategy for sharing our faith in Christ effectively.

The Battle Plan - Evangelism Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/10/2016 Last Sunday I started a short, two-part series I’m calling The Battle Plan. If we want to be successful in whatever we do, we need to have a plan. As Benjamin Franklin famously said, “When you fail to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:5-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Two Essential Elements Of A New Testament Church Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 25, 2018

Two essential elements to a New Testament church are prayer and personal evangelism.

TWO ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS TO A NEW TESTAMENT CHURCH Text: Col. 4:2-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: Canadian preacher, theologian, and founder of the Christian Missionary Allaince, A. B. Simpson, had this to say, "Prayer is the link that connects us with God. It is the bridge that spans every ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Methodist

Praise And Thanksgiving. God's Will Concerning You

Contributed by William Akehurst on Nov 20, 2023

What is the Will of GOD concerning you? To give Thanks and Praise to HIM. Thanksgiving is a time to turn back the very breath that we have been given, in Praise and Thanks to GOD.

2023.11.19.Sermon Notes. Praise and Thanksgiving. William Akehurst, HSWC Big Idea: What is the Will of GOD concerning you? To give Thanks and Praise to HIM. Thanksgiving is a time to turn back the very breath that we have been given, in Praise and Thanks to GOD. Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, 1 Chronicles 16:8, 1 Chronicles 16:29, 1 Chronicles 16:34, Psalm 145:1-21, Proverbs 3:6, Colossians 3:2, Psalm 19:1, Romans 3:23, 1 John 4:16-19, Matthew 6:10, Matthew 6:13, Psalm 42:11, Psalm 103:1-5, Ephesians 5:19-20, Psalm 19:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Persecuted Series

Contributed by Mike Lewis on Nov 28, 2023

This morning, we come to our last beatitude in Jesus’ Great Sermon on the Mount. Though this is the last one, we are going to split it up into 2 Sundays.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTION IT’S A POP STAR CONSPIRACY We live in a world filled with conspiracies about what is real and what isn’t. Everything from Elvis still being alive in a gas station in Minnesota to the Loch Ness monster and Bigfoot. Musicians cannot escape their own conspiracies it seems ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10, John 15:18-23, Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Happens When Grace Isn't Enough?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jan 24, 2025

Jesus' hometown rejected him, even though they were impressed with His words of grace. Why? How did Jesus react? Is grace enough for you?

1.26.25 Luke 4:16–30 (EHV) 16 He went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up. As was his custom, he went into the synagogue on the Sabbath day and stood up to read. 17 The scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written: 18 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Joel. God Wants To Give His Mercy And Grace, And To Pour Out His Love On All People. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 15, 2025

Nothing like a plague of Biblical proportions to give a nation a bit of a hurry up about returning to God. In Joel's day it was locusts, they had eaten all there was and it was a heads up that; The Day of The Lord was coming. That, and you can't eat what doesn't exist.

Joel. God wants to give his mercy and grace, and to pour out his love on all people. The book of Joel, the third of our minor prophets is a short read. This book of three chapters, is about God confronting and defeating evil. The name Joel while being a short name contains a lot of meaning; ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:4-6, Joel 1:13, Joel 1:14, Joel 1:17, Joel 2:26-27, Joel 2:28-32, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Luke 22:49, Acts 2:33, Acts 2:17-21, Joel 2:12-14, 2 Timothy 1:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jesus Prayed Again Series

Contributed by Pr. Lynell Aljoe-Thurman on Feb 17, 2007

It is mentioned in the Gospels that Jesus prayed around 17 times. He prayed at different times of the day and he prayed in different place with or without his Disciples being around. How ofetn do we pray? Why do we pray? is it for "show and tell" or

Prayer: God and Gracious Lord, We thank you for giving us the opportunity to worship you today for you alone are worthy to be worshipped and praised. We thank you for also turning us towards lent so that we can begin the journey on roads less often traveled. And we will continue to give you all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Famous Last Words

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 18, 2007

Christ’s prayer for His enemies while hanging on the cross - peculiar, perceptive, pardoning and personal.

A fathers day message Famous last words - Luke 23:34 "Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do". 1. A PECULIAR PRAYER "Father". Why did Christ ask His heavenly Father to forgive those who had brought about His death? During His public ministry the Saviour had forgiven a number of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Greater Joy

Contributed by John Mccormack on Mar 13, 2014

UNION WITH CHRIST IS YOUR GREATEST JOY!

GREATER JOY OBSERVATION: ISRAEL CELEBRATED THREE GREAT FEASTS: PASSOVER, PENTECOST, AND TABERNACLES. THE FEAST OF TABERNACLES SPOKE TO THE INGATHERING OF CROPS. JOY CAME THROUGH AN ABUNDANT CROP! INTERPRETATION: PSALMS 4:7 (NEW KING JAMES VERSION) YOU HAVE PUT GLADNESS IN MY HEART, MORE THAN ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing The Way Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Dec 11, 2001

Preparing our hearts for the Savior through genuine repentance.

TRUE REPENTANCE HATES THE SIN, AND NOT MERELY THE PENALTY; AND IT HATES THE SIN MOST OF ALL BECAUSE IT HAS DISCOVERED AND FELT GOD’S LOVE. BILLY GRAHAM, WHO HAS BEEN CONSIDERED BY SOME TO BE PLAYING THE 20TH CENTURY ROLE OF JOHN THE BAPTIST, HAD THESE COMMENTS ABOUT THE SINFUL DISEASE RUNNING ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

Abraham Series

Contributed by Leon Hergert on Feb 27, 2002

Abrham’s relationship with God demonstrates how importat it is for us to know God well.

PRAY-ERS OF THE BIBLE Abraham Genesis 18:16-33 Every person can improve their prayer life by including the elements Abraham used when speaking to God. Introduction: Driving down a country road, I came to a very narrow bridge. In front of the bridge, a sign was posted: "YIELD." Seeing no oncoming ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:16-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Another Kind Of Hero

Contributed by William Yates on Jun 12, 2002

This message is about Baruch, son of Zabbai, one of Nehemiah’s builders. We don’t have to be a "Billy Graham" in order to do great things in God’s Kingdom.

After him Baruch the son of Zabbai zealously repaired another section, from the Angle to the doorway of the house of Eliashib the high priest.--Nehemiah 3:20(NASB) Most of the time when someone is asked who their hero is they mention a great athlete or someone who has done something extraordinary. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:20

A Life That Is More Than Normal

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Oct 26, 2004

Living a life touched by God

A Life that is More than Normal 21st Sunday after Pentecost October 24, 2004 Luke 17:11-19 Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance and called out in a loud ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

A Picture Of Grace! Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 22, 2008

This section from the life of David perfectly illustrates God’s grace toward us.

1. Illus. of horse thief • Back in days of old west, a man was accused of stealing a horse. • His lawyer said to him, “Don’t worry, I’ll see that you get justice in that courtroom. • With a guilty look on his face the man replied, “Mister, I don’t want justice, I want mercy!” 2. Isn’t that what ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist