Sermons on Growing In Grace:

Grace Or Condemnation!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 29, 2016

We need to walk and live in grace not condemnation, we choose.

GRACE OR CONDEMNATION! John 8:10 When Jesus had lifted up himself, and saw none but the woman, he said unto her, Woman, where are those thine accusers? hath no man condemned thee? 11 She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more. 12 Then spake ...read more

Scripture: John 8:10-12

The Story Of Grace Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 11, 2015

Grace, something we talk about and preach about, but where do we get this theology of Grace?

For most of us, sometime over the next two days we will celebrate the Feast of the Dead Bird, better known by many as Thanksgiving Dinner. And as a part of that tradition at some point before we actually begin to consume food someone will ask “Uncle Bob would you return thanks?” or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Scandalous Grace"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 15, 2015

We were all once and the undesirable category TBS all of our garments were as filthy rags and we can all say the same thing… Their go I..but for the grace of God

Scandalous Grace Illus. ILL.- Preacher Charles Swindoll recalled his last spanking when he turned thirteen years old. Chuck said, “Having just broken into the sophisticated ranks of the teen world, I thought I was something on a stick. My father wasn’t nearly as impressed as I was with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace At The Table Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 1, 2015

There can be debates an disagreements over who should or shouldn't be permitted to receive communion, but let's go back to the Last Supper to see who took part.

Grace at the Table It was the summer of 1980. I had just completed my first year of university and for the summer I volunteered with an organization called the Shantymen Christian Association, now referred to simply as SCA. In an article written for the Toronto Star in the 1970s the author wrote: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:17-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Cloud Of Grace

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

THE CLOUD OF GRACE

1 Kings 18:41-46, James 5:16-18 THE CLOUD OF GRACE Andrew Murray, "In relation to his people, God works only in answer to their prayer." "In prayer we change our natural strength for the supernatural strength of God." Dr. A. C.Dickson "When we depend upon organization, we get what organization ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Holiness

The Glory Of Grace

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

The Glory of Grace

Ezekiel 16:1-14 The Glory of Grace Grace Claims us - 1Cor 15:10 But by the grace of God I am what I am: Saves us, Eph. 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; Keeps us, 1 Pet. 1:5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

The Covenant Of Grace Series

Contributed by Peter Watts on Nov 10, 2015

The Psalmist writes this celebratory Psalms as a result of God's Covenant of Grace

Psalms 100 “The Covenant of Grace” When you know the truth about something even when lies are prevalent around you there is a certain confidence you walk in. People can make up all kinds of things to get you to think or act a certain way, but when you know the truth there is a freedom ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Scandal Of Grace Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 14, 2015

We celebrate the salvation of the thief on the cross, but it seems a little unfair. And that is the Scandal of Grace

They held his hands firmly against the un-planed timber and placed the rough iron spikes over the junction of his wrists. The roman centurion lifted the mall and drove the first spike home with one swing. The man bucked and twisted in agony as the metal pierced his wrist like white hot fire, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

Declaration Of Grace Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 21, 2013

We can only be made right with God by faith in Jesus Christ.

The Declaration of Grace Text: Gal. 2:15-21 Introduction 1. Illustration: during one of D.L. Moody’s great campaigns, a man who had been to a number of the services and who, although convicted of his need for Christ, had kept on postponing a decision approached D L Moody. Now the last night ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21

Denomination: Methodist

Be Strong In The Grace Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 24, 2011

Let’s think about what it means to be strong in the grace of Christ. 1- Being strong means to impart the Word 2- Being strong means to endure hardship 3- Being strong means to please the commander 4- Being strong means to obey the rules 5- Being str

INTRO.- 1 You then, my son, be strong. I thought all sons were strong! I guess it depends on the son and the type of strength you’re talking about. But when I was a son at home with mom and dad I only thought of one kind of strength and that was physical. What about you men? Did you ever ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace And The Law Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 28, 2011

God sent Christ to fulfill the law, and he now allows us to satisfy it through our identification with him.

Romans 7:1-13 Introduction: A. Do you ever wish they had consulted you before making a particular law? B. For example, the area you are driving through is posted 45 mph because it is a residential zone, but there are only three houses throughout the entire area? C. Michelle and I sometimes discuss ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

All Of Grace

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 23, 2014

We accomplish God's will by God's strength. We receive God's favour by God's grace.

Deut 9:1-2 1 Hear, O Israel. You are now about to cross the Jordan to go in and dispossess nations greater and stronger than you, with large cities that have walls up to the sky. 2 The people are strong and tall - Anakites! You know about them and have heard it said: "Who can stand up against the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 9:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fields Of Grace Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Dec 8, 2014

God takes us on – just as Boaz took on Ruth – and he makes promises to us…and gracious provision. And he “works all things together for good to those who love him, who are called according to his purpose” (Rom. 8:29).

You’ve heard the one, I ‘m sure, about the lonely frog who goes to see a fortune-teller. He’s told not to worry. She says, “You’re going to meet a beautiful young girl, and she will want to know everything about you.” “That’s great!” the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Compassionate Grace

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 20, 2016

Jesus was never to busy to stop and help whoever was in need. Wether a tax collector, or a rich young ruler. He showed grace to everyone, all the way to the cross. If we call ourselves Christian and we are Christ, shouldn't we be willing to do the same?

Compassionate Grace Matthew 18:35-42 NKJ 35 Then it happened, as He was coming near Jericho, that a certain blind man sat by the road begging. 36 And hearing a multitude passing by, he asked what it meant. 37 So they told him that Jesus of Nazareth was passing by. 38 And he cried out, saying, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:35-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace On Trial.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Grace on trial.. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Dealing with tradition Reading: Acts chapter 15 verse 1-35 Ill: A very poor holy man lived in a remote part of China. • Every day before his time of meditation in order to show his devotion, • He put a dish of butter up on the window sill as an offering to God, • One day his cat came in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Brethren