Sermons on Grasp:

The Cry Of Christ

Contributed by Rick Adams on Dec 22, 2001

How the cry of the Christ-child changed the world.

NOTE: My manuscripts are basically my thoughts on paper. Typically, I use them as a guide, not verbatim. Very rarely do I preach my message exactly the way I wrote it. If you would like to hear the message preached, please visit Abundant Life Fellowship’s multimedia page at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Change & Newness Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 12, 2001

Change and newness are integral our Christian life and faith.

Sermon for 5 Lent, Year C Based on Isa. 43:18-19 & Phil. 3:8-14 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson “Change and Newness” In our first and second lessons today, we are grasped by a reality which many people have great difficulties accepting. The reality I am referring to is change and newness. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, Philippians 3:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Rich Man/Poor Man

Contributed by Gregory Griffin on Apr 28, 2001

No one meets Jesus and stays the same, using rich young ruler and Bartimaeus the Blind man as illustrations

Rich Man, Poor Man Mark 10:17-22; 46-52 NRBM/BBM April 30, 2001 Each of us I am sure, if we stop and think, could think of a situation in life that changed our life completely, or at least left us to never be the same. For some it was meeting someone of distinction, for others it might be time ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22, Mark 10:46-51

Denomination: Baptist

Overseeing The Church Of God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP (OVERSEEING THE CHURCH OF GOD) REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER

QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELDERS -- ABOVE REPROACH BIG IDEA: SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP (OVERSEEING THE CHURCH OF GOD) REQUIRES MEN OF PROVEN CHARACTER I. (:1) CHURCH OVERSIGHT IS A GOOD WORK TO PURSUE A. Introduction: Importance of the subject Another "trustworthy statement " something that can be relied ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Faith Of The Nobleman

Contributed by Steven Glover on Jul 13, 2001

Characteristics of true faith.

Introduction: Today we would like to examine the faith of the nobleman mentioned in our text. The nobleman came to Jesus on behalf of his son who was grievously ill in hopes that Jesus would come and heal him. This man’s faith was initiated by a crisis in his life, as so often is the case with us. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Baptist

O It Is Jesus

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Sep 15, 2003

A sermon on Faith and Healing.

Title: O It Is Jesus. Text: James 5:13-16. In order to see folks, healed, we have got to get them to the doctor, Dr Jesus To be specific. Today, we are having a healing deliverance service. Not brought on by my own need today, but I know in my Spirit that there are others here who need a healing ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Bad Timing Can Cost You - Part I Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 18, 2003

Delayed obedience can be a costly mistake.

Today we are going to begin a 2 part series entitled "Bad Timing Can Cost You." To begin let’s look at some examples of bad timing. (Play Ameritrade bad timing commercial). The first truth you and I need to grasp today is the fact that God’s directions are reliable. Look at the first part of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Love

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jun 23, 2004

A short sermon delivered to our older-age service on the love of God.

God is love. 1 John 4:7, John 3:16. Silver Service Thurs 24th June 2004 THE FATHER¡¦S LOVE Illustr: charlotte & nose bleed last night. (don¡¦t mind as it gives a chance to show love and cuddle while they sit on your lap!) God is described as a Father in the Bible. Full of fatherly love. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Assurance

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003

Be diligent and have full assurance of Salvation!

Blessed Assurance Hebrews 6:1–12 INTRODUCTION How many of us have watched Trading Spaces on TLC or seen Bob Villa and became inspired to finally do something about our own tired and outdated homes? It’s easy to get inspired to do something. Once inspired by seeing a weeks work condensed into a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

King Of The Road

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 17, 2003

Since human history, there have been those who have desired to be king of the road.

King of the road. John 5:43. Since human history, there have been those who have desired to be king of the road. There have always been those who wanted to dominate. To dictate over the entire earth. Many of you have read the story of Alexander. He sat down and wept because there were no ...read more

Scripture: John 5:43

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Prayer For?

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on May 12, 2003

Is prayer for us to get from, or is it something more?

What is Prayer For? Men’s Prayer Retreat April 2003 We’ve talked and studied a lot about prayer here this weekend and, as we draw toward the conclusion of our special retreat time, I ask, “What is prayer for?” Is prayer to get from God? A lot of people think it is. There is very much of a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9, James 4:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Passion Week Act Iv Feasting Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 5, 2005

This is on the Lord’s Supper.

The action really kicks into gear now. The events move at an ever-increasing pace from this point. It’s a blur, a whirlwind. Chapter 26 starts with the religious elite plotting to kill Jesus. Jesus is then anointed. Judas agrees to hand Jesus over. Read Matthew 26:17-29. The first thing we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Treasure In A Field Series

Contributed by Bishop Raymond Allan Johnson on Apr 8, 2005

First of a series pertaining to the parables of Matthew chapter 13

TREASURE IN A FIELD Again, the kingdom of heaven is like unto treasure hid in a field; the which when a man hath found, he hideth, and for joy thereof goeth and selleth all that he hath, and buyeth that field. "The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a field. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44

Denomination: *other

Why Do We Take Up An Offering

Contributed by Jon Miller on Apr 9, 2005

This sermon answers the question of the purpose of taking up an offering in the church

In Matthew, Mark, and Luke 1 out of every 6 verses deals with money. Of the 29 parables Christ told, 16 deal with a person and his money. Giving to the lord was established all the way back in the book of Genesis When abel brought his sacrifice unto the Lord Then under the law the children of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41

Heaven's Empathy

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 17, 2005

We have heard numerous stories about Jesus’ temptation. Yet, perhaps the amazing thing of the story of Christ’s temptations is that He knows our story so well.

Heaven’s Empathy for You and Me Luke 4:1-13 Movement One: Jesus was tempted Set Stage: (Bracket discussion by familiarity). Questions: We know this story, don’t we? You have heard it preached many times? You have studied it in Bible studies and Sunday School haven’t you? I think we would all say ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ