Sermons on Grip:

God Is Our Refuge And Strength

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 20, 2016

When we take time to praise God, fear, doubt and frustration fade. Praising God doesn’t mean that our problems aren’t serious or that our problems won’t go away, but praising God forces us to lift our eyes to God.

Have you ever been afraid? It doesn’t have to be an occasion when you were physically scared. It can be an occasion where you were afraid for your health or your finances or even for a loved one. How did you feel? How did you react? There are different ways to react. Some say God is dead. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

Our Reflection In The Mirror Of The Holy Spirit.

Contributed by James Linders on May 2, 2015

Peter has witnessed ALL the miracles which Jesus performed. He even PROMISED to DIE for Christ and NEVER to leave Him. Yet, when Jesus needed him MOST, he denied his Lord. Nevertheless, he was forgiven and became a CHANGED man, ready to die for Christ.

Matthew 26:74 Peter began to curse and swear: "I don't KNOW that man!" John 21:17 "...Lord, you know EVERYTHING. You KNOW that I love you." We as Christians in THIS day and age, have NEVER seen Jesus Christ before,OR witnessed the miracles He performed.We have NEVER accompanied Him on the dust ...read more

Scripture: Mark 26:74, John 21:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hard Hearts!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 2, 2014

The disciples were confused by the somber assessment of the number of loaves in their hands; I encourage you today to look at His Hands rather than your own! Listen carefully to what I have to say today!

Dalmanutha! Mark 8:10”And immediately he got into the boat with his disciples and went to the district of Dalmanutha.” Now watch, Jesus had already performed a breath-taking miracle where He multiplied 5 loaves of bread and 2 fishes that fed an enormous crowd of more than five ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Bruise Of Rejection

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 11, 2014

Today many feel rejected. Sometimes this feeling is real, sometimes it is more emotional. The bruise of rejection scars as hurt people tend to hurt people.

THE BRUISE OF REJECTION... THE STING OF REJECTION... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com BRUISE: Injury, a discoloration of skin, damage to fruit, damage, do wrong HURT MENTALLY OR EMOTIONALLY, HURT, harm, REJECTION: To put aside, to send back, REFUSE TO ACCEPT, vomit, decline, throw ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Discerning A Turning Point In History Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 13, 2014

Christians must discern whether changes in the culture are actually movements of the Spirit, or not.

Thursday of the 3rd Week in Advent 2014 Joy of the Gospel Yesterday we began the second phase of our Advent preparation. We ceased calling on Christ to return in glory, and we began our proximate preparation for the commemoration of the humble birth of the righteous branch who grew up to reign as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Catholic

Funeral For 55 Year Old Unbeliever

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 18, 2014

In tomes of grief we must focus our attention on the steadfast love of the LORD.

Family Enters -- As the Deer Pants for the Water Family Seated -- Introduce Congregational Song: "I'll Fly Away" I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live; and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. John 11:25 1. The Funeral is a ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:20-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Does God's Love Look Like Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Apr 3, 2017

Part of a series looking at God's love through Jeremiah

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS Exodus 20:1-17 The first thing that we notice about the Ten Commandments is that they are the words of God (Exodus 20:1). Secondly we notice that the LORD is the God who has redeemed us (Exodus 20:2). It is not the keeping of the Ten Commandments which saves us: salvation is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Oy Vay--What Shall We Do? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 11, 2020

It’s time for us to imitate the early Christians, not Ahaz. Political solutions are like bandages. They can stop the blood flow but they can’t cure the fundamental disease, which is loss of faith in God, and disobedience to His commandments.

Tuesday of the 15th Week in Course 2020 Plague Year homilies When you consider it, God, whom we call by a kind of nickname “Yah” every time we sing the Gospel acclamation, God was heavily invested in His people. Specifically, He made a promise to King David, the greatest of the kings of Israel, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:1-9, Matthew 11:20-24

Denomination: Catholic

Two Visits From Gabriel Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Dec 14, 2020

There are four visits from Angels in the story of the birth of Jesus as told by Matthew and Luke. There’s no other instance in the bible, where God sent angels and dreams to speak to the key players.

Two Visits from Gabriel Christmas Eve 2020 There are four visits from Angels in the story of the birth of Jesus as told by Matthew and Luke. There’s no other instance in the bible, where God sent angels and dreams to speak to the key players. Gabriel was the angel who also spoke to the prophet, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-14, Luke 1:18-19, Luke 1:26-38, Luke 1:65

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reflection B.17 / Does God Have A Purpose In Coronavirus? / Isaiah 65:17-25. Heaven, Or The Millennium? Either Way, It’s Good.

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 11, 2020

The description of 'End Times', and prophecies of judgement may seem gloomy and depressing. No doubt these will be difficult times. But having gone through that, we will come into a very, very good situation.

In today’s Reflection I’m looking at why we can be encouraged, even as we think about ‘End Times’ and God’s judgement. We don’t know if we are in such a time, but suppose we are? Jesus described the various signs that will accompany ‘End Times’ as ‘the beginning of birth pains.’ Painful, but the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

An Overabundance Of Peace

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Oct 24, 2017

This is a short message given at a downtown mission before a meal.

Peace With Yourself I want to ask you a question? It’s a simple question. You can call out your answer or just keep it in your mind. Who is your best friend? That’s probably a person you’ve spent a lot of time with, someone you’ve grown to trust. Someone who has your back, and you have their ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Sickness, To Service! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 20, 2012

Immediately as soon as the fever left, she started to serve! She didn’t wait till she got a degree! She didn’t wait till she was even asked to serve, she just got up and served!

Matthew 8:14-17-Now when Jesus had come into Peter’s house, He saw his wife’s mother lying sick with a fever. So He touched her hand, and the fever left her. And she arose and served them. When evening had come, they brought to Him many who were demon-possessed. And He cast out the spirits with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Royal Entry

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 15, 2019

Jesus' Palm Sunday entry is completed on Good Friday

April 14, 2019 – Palm Sunday Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Luke 19:28-40; Luke 23:1-49 The Royal Entry Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. I was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40, Luke 23:1-49

Denomination: Lutheran

The Royal Entry

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 16, 2019

Jesus' Palm Sunday entry is completed on Good Friday

April 14, 2019 – Palm Sunday Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Luke 19:28-40; Luke 23:1-49 The Royal Entry Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. I was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40, Luke 23:1-49

Denomination: Lutheran

Busyness Series

Contributed by Scott Berry on Aug 27, 2020

Are you tired of being busy? Do you think Jesus might have a better way for you to live?

cultural lenses – individualism and consumerism – now busyness Becomes a badge of honour - boast disguised as a complaint. response is a kind of congratulation: “That’s a good problem to have,” or “Better than the opposite.” Do we want to live like this; it’s something we collectively force one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:15, Exodus 31:14-17, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist