Sermons on Grasp:

"Gospel Fruit" Part 1 Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 14, 2008

Sermon 2 in a study in Colossians

“I want you to know by this letter that we here are constantly praying for you, and whenever we do we thank God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ because you believe in Christ Jesus and because you are showing true Christian love towards other Christians. We know that you are showing these ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-8

Denomination: Orthodox

The Trinity And Salvation Series

Contributed by Peter Bines on Jan 22, 2008

This second message of the Trinity explores the united work of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit in salvation

2 CORINTHIANS CH 13 V 14 INTRODUCTION The story’s told of a beggar who stopped a lawyer on the street in a large American city and asked him for a quarter. Taking a long, hard look into the man’s unshaven face, the lawyers asked, ‘Don’t I know you from somewhere?’ It turned out that the two men ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Fullness Of Christ

Contributed by Richard Francis on Aug 19, 2008

As a Christian is your heart for people, walk with Jesus and see how he reached out with a heart for people and lets learn to be more like our Lord everyday.

A prayer for all believers in Christ Before we explore John 5: 1-11 can you walk with me for a while and consider our hearts? I would like to start by asking what fills your inner being, what defines you? It’s a difficult one to answer, if you are like me many things can fill my inner being most ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Are We Here, Church?

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 7, 2008

Why bother? What’s the point of going to church Sunday after Sunday? What on earth could make it worthwhile to be part of a church community. I mean...come on!

“Why are We Here, Church? – September 7, 2008 Summer is over. School is on once again. The hot weather is slowly leaving us. Autumn is around the corner. Many of us are just kind of finding our feet again back into normal routines. Life continues…church life continues. Now, something that always ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformed And Passionate Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Sep 16, 2008

Second in a series on our church’s vision; this one also addresses the issue of being passionate Christians, using Peter as an illustration of how Christ builds passion in us as followers.

Series: Our Vision Sermon Title: Transformed and Passionate Don’t you just love this 2+ year election cycle? I heard on the news the Canadians are going to manage to have a national parliamentary election, start to finish, in 36 days! Wow. There’s a topic that keeps coming up ad nauseam -- from ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Leaders? Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Sep 22, 2008

The third in a series on our church’s vision statement -- this one dealing with the area of "developing reproducing leaders" -- leaders who are servants.

Our Vision: What kind of leaders? Luke 22:14-27 Warren Bennis teaches and writes and is a keen observer of American culture. Over a decade ago, he wrote, "Leadership is a word on everyone’s lips. The young fight against it. Police seek it. Experts claim it. Artists spurn it. Scholars want it. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Untouchables – Homosexuality Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 6, 2009

Sermon examining the biblical teaching on homosexuality

“The Untouchables – Homosexuality” Gladstone Baptist Church – 3/9/06 pm I want to start tonight by playing a News video clip from ABC… S1 Play a clip from the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras. Ask congregation : - What is your reaction to that clip? - What is your reaction to the people ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

How To Satisfy Our Souls Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 2, 2009

12th in a series from Ecclesiastes. Our souls can only be satisfied when we live life in community with God and others.

At age 45, Howard Hughes was one of the most glamorous men in America. He dated actresses, piloted exotic test aircraft, and worked on top-secret CIA contracts. He owned a string of hotels around the world, and even an airline—TWA—to carry him on global jaunts. Twenty years later, at age 65, Howard ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of God's Keeping Grace

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008

Instead of understanding that the Father loves us, that He desires the best for us, and He simply wants us to confess our sin, we try to impress Him with how good we are!

Cornerstone Church October 30, 2005 “THE POWER OF GOD’S KEEPING GRACE.” Hebrews 13:20-21 “Remember the good ol’ days when credit cards were ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Clean Hands, Pure Hearts Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Feb 3, 2009

Sexual purity is a necessary part of life in Jesus for several important reasons

A little boy ran into the living room where his father and mother were reading. “Dad, where did I come from?” Mom cleared her throat, and excused herself from the room. The dad braced himself, searching his mind for the answer he‘d long been preparing for this question that they knew they would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Father Forgive Them & This Day You Will Be In Paradise Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Feb 8, 2009

This sermon begins a series on the "7 Last Sayings of Christ on the Cross" and focuses on Jesus forgiving His murderers and His welcome to paradise of one of the criminals hanging beside Him.

Sermon for CATM – February 8, 2009 – The 7 Last Sayings of Christ on the Cross – Father, Forgive Them/This Day in Paradise Today we begin, at Church at the Mission, a journey to the cross. Now, later this month with Ash Wednesday we merge our journey with the annual trek to Good Friday that the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Upside Down Kingdom

Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 3, 2006

The kingdom of God totally contradicts the Kingdom of this World

The passage we will be looking at this evening is from Matthew 20 vs. 1-16. Often subtitled the workers in the vineyard. The approach I am going to take is that we will split the passage up into sections – read the story together and then I will offer you some thoughts on each part. But ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Believers Are Heirs According To God's Promise

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 21, 2006

Pentecost 6(C) - Believers are heirs according to God’s promise. We learn that God’s law makes sinners prisoners but it is our Lord that makes sinners his children.

BELIEVERS ARE HEIRS ACCORDING TO GOD’S PROMISE July 16, 2006 - PENTECOST 6 - Galatians 3:22-29 * * * * * * * * * * Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Friends in Christ: Sometime during our lifetime we probably have received an inheritance. Maybe at this time in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:22-29

Denomination: Lutheran

An Explanation Of Grace-Oriented Giving Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 27, 2007

In this message, we learn from the Apostle Paul how grace-oriented giving works.

Scripture Today is the third in my four-week series of sermons titled, “Guidelines for Grace-Oriented Giving” from 2 Corinthians 8-9. The first week we looked at “An Example of Grace-Oriented Giving” from 2 Corinthians 8:1-5. The second week we looked at “An Exhortation to Grace-Oriented Giving” ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith Pleasing God - Updated

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Apr 14, 2007

Faith - Salvation, Living, Rewarding - Pleasing God.

Hebrews 11:5-6 – Faith Pleasing God 5 By faith Enoch was translated so that he did not see death, and he was not found, because God had translated him; for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. 6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5-6

Denomination: Baptist