Sermons on Grit:

Truth Detectors 1.4: The Truth About Jesus Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on May 10, 2004

This is the fourth message in a series on basic Christian doctrine. It provides the foundation for a proper understanding of the doctrine of Jesus Christ. (05-09-04)

*Outlines, fill-in-the-blank sheets, and Microsoft PowerPoint presentations are available. For more information, please contact pastorgeoff@bellsouth.net. Truth Detectors [Episode 1] Message 4 “The Truth About Jesus” John 14:6-7 Opening Illustration Several years ago at a passion play an ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

A New Year: Will Anything Really Change? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 3, 2004

Some fear change, and others think it never really happens. But either of those approaches writes off what God can do. Embrace change, know who you are, and there will be joy.

Some of you look like you just woke up, so maybe I need to tell you that we have started another new year! We have crossed over into a new year. Maybe you marked it with prayer at the midnight hour, or a quick kiss with someone you love, or – well, we’ll not get into some of the less-than-Baptist ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

James 1 - Faith In Trials

Contributed by Hannah Pinkstone on Dec 11, 2002

When we go through trials our joy comes from standing firm on the promises that God has given us. It’s through difficult times that faith has the biggest part to play. We show the reality of God’s love for us because we have joy when life is difficult.

I want to explain to those who don’t know, what its like to be a Cardiff city fan. Each season begins with promise, and I feel a sense of expectation and excitement. For the first half of the season, I hope, and dream and see a bit of just what can be achieved with great people such as Andy Legg ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8, James 5:7-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Quit; The Best Is Yet To Come! Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 28, 2003

A WORD TO THE CHURCH - Haggai (Part 3) Discouragement will often cause us to give up and quit. How can we overcome discouragement? Haggai reminds us that the best is yet to come!

· In 1972, NASA launched the exploratory space probe Pioneer 10. The satellite’s primary mission was to reach Jupiter, photograph it and its moons, and beam data it collected about this giant planet back to earth. Scientists regarded this as a bold plan, because up until then no satellites had ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9, Zechariah 4:6-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Just How Badly Did Jesus Suffer? Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Mar 18, 2004

The violence in The Passion of the Christ has many moviegoers asking: Does the movie have to be so bloody?

The violence in The Passion of the Christ has many moviegoers asking: Does the movie have to be so bloody? Most film critics have felt the need to stress their discomfort with the amount of violence in the film. Roger Ebert, who gave it a thumbs up, said The Passion of the Christ is the most ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 52:14, Isaiah 53:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Eat Your Seed

Contributed by James May on Mar 31, 2004

The little cake that the widow of Zarephath gave to Elijah was the first fruits of her labor and the seed from which every blessing came into her life.

DON’T EAT YOUR SEED by Pastor James May 1 Kings 17:8-24 1 Kings 17:8-9, "And the word of the LORD came unto him, saying, Arise, get thee to Zarephath, which belongeth to Zidon, and dwell there: behold, I have commanded a widow woman there to sustain thee." Zarephath means smelting-shop, "a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Peter's Guide To Scriptual Witnessing

Contributed by Charles Trout on Apr 10, 2001

Being a Witness of Christ according to the scriptures.

1 Peter 3:8-16 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear: One of the first messages that the Lord provided me was entitled “What’s Your Doctrine?” The main thought of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Disciples Downfall

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001

The outline is origional the illustrations are assorted from internet browsing.

A Disciples Downfall Mark 9:25-35 Eric A. Snyder, Minister Farwell Church of Christ September 22, 2001 One day God was looking over creation and He decided that He wasn’t really happy with the way things turned out. So He called the 3 most powerful men on earth, George Bush, Vladamir Putin and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:25-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Promises Peace!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 6, 2001

God has always kept His promises. But this morning I want to look at one particular promise, and it is found in Philippians 4:6 7.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) Philippians 4:6 7; Psalm 8:1 4; Colossians 3:15 17; Matthew 6:25 34 A. Listen to these words from the 8th Psalm: "O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!" (Psalm 8:1) "When I consider ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Presenting Arms: Embrace For Life Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 1, 2001

Incredible numbers of people are falling, and we have contributed by pushing them to the edge and failing to listen. But at the Lord’s Table we see the embracing arms of Christ and are empowered to lift the fallen and give them life.

Those of you who were in my Vacation Bible School class know what happened – the class was supposed to run from 7:15 until 9:00 each night. At 8:57, what did I say? Something like: I know you have to go, but there are just a couple more points I want to make. And so, at a few minutes after 9, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Two Faces Of Faith - The Cross And The Crown Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 29, 2002

Faith is marked by a paradox. Sometimes we appear to lose in order to win!

Two Faces of Faith - the Crown and the Cross Text: Hebrews 11: 13, 32-40; 12: 1-3 What an inspiration to faith we’ve found in this 11th chapter of Hebrews! It’s one of the great passages of the Bible, worthy of a commitment to study and meditation. I hope you that the Word has fired up ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Can Do All Things Series

Contributed by Matt Condon on Nov 13, 2000

Paul and Silas lived their victory in Christ no matter their circumstances

Acts 16:22-30 "I can do all things..." The other day I saw a guy who says he can predict earthquakes. And he doesn't predict the actual day of the quake, he just looks for indicators that say a quake is likely during a certain period of time. And he has indicators like the phases of the moon and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:21-30, Acts 27:1-12

Denomination: *other

Is God Faithful? Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009

This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

Table Talk What are some reasons the question “Is God faithful” is a valid question? Why might even Paul himself have questioned this? News flash: Paul was human like the rest of us, and that’s one of the things that I think we need to be constantly reminded of. We ought at this point to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Draw Near #2 Lessons From The O.t. Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Mar 9, 2006

A look at 4 OT men who Walked With God: Enoch-Walk by Choice; Noah-Walk in Obedience; Abraham-Walk by Faith; David-Walk with all your Heart

Drawing Near #2 Lessons from the Old Testament Psalm 119:97-105 SCRIPTURE READING: Psalm 119:97-105 INTRODUCTION: Last week we talked about Lessons from Mt. Horeb. At the same Mountain where God gave the 10 commandments, God showed that He passionately wants a close, personal relationship ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-105

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's My Turn Now

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 30, 2009

We have all felt at times like we have been overlooked, and underestimated, and at times completely ignored, But The Holy Ghost says It’s your turn now.

I came to prophesy to someone Like this man at the pool of Bethesda, you’ve been overlooked, crowded out, passed over, outran and pushed out. But you’re getting ready to get in. You’ve been like this man, you’ve been looking at it, dreaming about it, talking about it, and singing about it ( but ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9, John 5:5

Denomination: Pentecostal