Sermons on Grip:

How To Wrestle God And Win Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 20, 2002

We win with God by losing.

HOW TO WRESTLE GOD AND WIN Genesis 32:22-32 S: God’s blessing Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: WE WIN WITH GOD BY LOSING. ?: How? KW: Needs TS: We will discover in Genesis 32 three needs that we have in order to win in our losing battle with God. Inductive The _____ need we have is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be Late!

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

We believe in Jesus.

DON’T BE LATE! John 3:14-21 S: Salvation Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: WE BELIEVE IN JESUS. ?: Why? KW: Conclusions TS: We will find in John 3:14-21 three conclusions to why we believe in Jesus. The ____ conclusion to why we believe in Jesus is that Jesus becomes our… I. SIN (14-15) II. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

My Way Or The High Way Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

We are to surrender to the truth of God’s Word.

MY WAY OR THE HIGH WAY I Thessalonians 2:13 S: Bible Th: Seeing the Unseen Christ: How His Presence Transforms Life Pr: WE ARE TO SURRENDER TO THE TRUTH OF GOD’S WORD (AND BE CHANGED). ?: How? KW: terms TS: We will find in our study five ways to accomplish our surrender so that we can be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

When Life Seems Unfair Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on May 1, 2002

911, Part Three

WHEN LIFE SEEMS UNFAIR (JOB 1:1-2:10) The year 2001 was a sad year for a family I had known for more than ten years. The family was a staunch Christian family and for four generations the tight-knit family had served tirelessly in church. The matriarch of the family was a widow and her two sons and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Getting The Jewish Thing Right Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 8, 2002

We are to live in grace by faith.

GETTING THE JEWISH THING RIGHT Galatians 3:6-14 S: Faith and Law (Legalism) Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: WE ARE TO LIVE IN GRACE BY FAITH. ?: How? How is it observed? KW: Testimony TS: We will find in our study of Galatians 3:6-14 three testimonies that tell us we are to live in grace by ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Look At The Ripples - What Will Grab Your Heart

Contributed by John Gullick on May 9, 2002

A sermon that encourages folk to be positive about what God can do by sending ripples of love into the world. Begins with a story that I only realised lacked it’s ending updated 6/04

Look at the ripples. What will grab your heart. Last week we thought a little about the year ahead and some things we could do in order to front up to that year with some resolve and Spiritual direction that would help us not whittle away the year in trivialities and defeat. This week I want to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Healing Of Deep Wounds Series

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 5, 2001

Joseph’s life is an example of how God can bring healing to the deep wounds of our lives.

Life Lessons from Joseph – Part 2 December 2, 2001 INTRODUCTION Show clip from Forrest Gump – Forrest says, “Sometimes there just aren’t enough rocks.” Obviously, that was a scene from the movie “Forrest Gump.” Forrest’s lifelong friend Jenny had grown up in a home where she was abused by her ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Study On Angels

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Dec 5, 2001

This is a Scriptural overview on the holy angels.

Angels The angels were created by God before the earth was made: Psalm 148:1-5, "Praise the LORD! Praise the LORD from the heavens; Praise Him in the heights! Praise Him, all His angels; Praise Him, all His hosts! Praise Him, sun and moon; Praise Him, all stars of light! Praise Him, highest ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 148:1-5, Hebrews 1:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Message To A Nation Under Attack

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on Dec 10, 2001

Message for the Sunday following the attack of September 11, 2001.

September 16, 2001 INTRODUCTION We’ve wandered in a haze now for six days. Some fitting words for this week were sung several years ago by Bruce Cockburn, “Sometimes a wind comes out of nowhere and knocks you off your feet.” A wind has come out of New York and Washington, knocked us off our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:7-8, Romans 12:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Best Christmas Party Series

Contributed by Scotty Killingsworth on Dec 13, 2001

Using the analogy of the process of human existence as a party this sermon follows the ups and downs from creation to wedding supper of the Lamb

S121701 The best Christmas party Revelation 18:5-9 A short story by Scotty Killingsworth We joined the party on the sixth day of creation. It was indescribable. There was an explosion of treats that had never been tasted before. The decorations used every color that the eye could see and were ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Come To The Table

Contributed by Terry Kennedy on May 25, 2001

A message on the service of communion.

“Come To the Table” This morning as a body that is united in and through Jesus Christ we have the privilege of coming to the table to partake in the Lord’s Supper, the ordinance of communion. But before we follow Christ’s command in partaking, I would like address ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Crawling Into The Kingdom Series

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 17, 2001

Child-like faith is the only faith that saves.

"Crawling Into the Kingdom" Opening Illustration: Everything in the mouth! As I was thinking about this message I am about to share, I couldn’t help but to think of my own daughter, Mikayla. She has no cares in this world but to be loved and fed. She has no responsibilities, no worries. And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:15-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unshakeable In A Shaky World

Contributed by Tony Britt on Jun 18, 2001

This sermon deals with standing firm in a world that’s shaky and looks at the lessons we can learn from Daniel.

Unshakable in a Shaky World An elderly man lay dying in his bed. Near death, he suddenly smelled the aroma of his favorite chocolate chip cookies wafting up the stairs. He gathered his remaining strength and lifted himself from the bed. Leaning against the wall, he slowly made his way out of the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mission: This Is For Everybody Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 17, 2002

We have a message of grace.

“MISSION: THIS IS FOR EVERYBODY” I Timothy 2:3-6 S: Four Marks of Church: Mission Th: A Place for Grace Pr: We have a message of grace. ?: What? KW: Qualities of God TS: We will find in our study of I Timothy 2:3-6, three qualities of God that point us to this message of grace. The _____ quality ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

Never Abandoned Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 19, 2002

Sermon for Pentecost Sunday, intended as the first of three on the Trinity, all based on John 14. The Holy Spirit does not abandon His church, but if we are not obedient before claiming His support, we may forfeit His power. And if we do not acknowledge

If you believe you’ve been abandoned, you have two choices: either you can indulge in something that may soothe you temporarily, or you can watch for the power that will lead you out to success. If someone that matters to you has walked off and abandoned you, you can either pretend ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17, John 14:25-27

Denomination: Baptist