Sermons on John Newton:

Redemption, That Is Amazing Grace

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 6, 2015

Paul declares we have been redeemed through the blood of Christ. The word redemption is a commercial term borrowed from the marketplace where human beings were offered for sale. Our only hope of redemption is in Christ Jesus. Updated July 2018.

For those not familiar with an Anglican service, there are four Scripture readings prior to the Message. Today's assigned readings are: 2 Samuel 6:1-19; Psalm 24; Ephesians 1:3-14; and Mark 6:14-29 This story is reputedly true ... though true or a parable ... it speaks to the importance ... of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14, John 8:34-36

Denomination: Anglican

The Grace Question

Contributed by Jody Brock on Oct 14, 2006

Sermon outline about the ability to believe in the Grace of God.

Intro: Can a thinking person really believe in the Grace of Almighty God? Grace: Wonderful capacity of God to accept you just the way you are. You don’t have to prove yourself, earn anything, make your way, I will receive you as you are, forgive you for what you’ve done. You don’t have to prove ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

You Are The Temple

Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 15, 2017

A sermon that shows how our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit

1 Corinthians chapter 6 19 Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies. I was once visiting Chicago and came across one of those men with a ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pressing On

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on Jul 2, 2024

Paul realized he had not arrived and needed to press on while serving Christ

Pressing On Philippians 3:12-16 Good morning. The Apostle Paul said in 1 Corinthians 15:10, by the grace of God I am what I am. NKJV John Newton was a captain of different slave ships and he also invested heavily in slave trading. Some years after his conversion to Christ, Newton renounced the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Invitation Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 8, 2006

2nd in the Series "Near to His Heart: The Gospel of John"

This morning is the second message in our series “Near to His heart.” Last week we saw how our drawing near to the Lord is only possible because He drew near first—he put on human flesh and came to earth. This week we see the second thing that makes it possible for us to draw near—the fact that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-51

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Amazing Grace

Contributed by Norman Lorenzo on Feb 4, 2008

A sermon that teaches why grace changes everything.

Amazing Grace Why Grace Changes Everything Luke 15:11-24 SCRIPTURE READING Ang ating teksto sa umagang ito ay Lukas 15:11-24 at ito ang ating Scripture Reading kanina. Ito ay isang parable na sinabi ng ating Panginoong Hesu-Cristo tungkol sa isang anak na lalaki na hindi satisfied o hindi ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Grace-Filled Heart

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 12, 2023

Grace is God’s gift to us. Therefore, we can’t earn it because no one earns a gift. Instead, we need to receive and open it. We’ll be looking at three qualities of a grace-filled heart. These are gratitude, endurance, and the fear God. Join us as we look further into God’s Amazing Grace.

A Christian’s Heart “A Grace-Filled Heart” Watch on our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czOvASK0lSg In this series on a Christian’s heart, we’re looking at those qualities a Christian should and needs to possess, qualities that should be deep within our hearts. Today we’re ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:6, James 4:6-8, John 1:17, Romans 8:1, 1 John 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Living In A Far From Perfect World

Contributed by John Newton on Mar 18, 2024

Peter’s words to slaves in the first century are relevant to our world in the twenty-first.

I suspect that a number of you have heard the old story of the young man who was desperately seeking God’s guidance for some crucial issue in his life. For some reason he decided that the best way forward might be simply to allow his Bible to fall open randomly and then follow the wisdom of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18, Luke 6:27-28, John 18:10-11, Acts 2:36-38, 1 Peter 2:18-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Episcopal

Title: The Unfathomable Grace Of God: The Man That Swallowed By A Big Fish. Series

Contributed by Don Aldrich Tamayo on Jun 23, 2023

Through the story of Jonah, we will discover the depth of God's love, the consequences of disobedience, the power of repentance, and the transformative nature of God's grace. May our hearts be opened to receive these timeless truths and be moved to embrace God's call in our own lives.

Introduction: Hey there, friends! Today, we're diving into the epic story of Jonah—a tale packed with reluctance, crazy storms, big fish, and mind-blowing grace. It's like a Hollywood blockbuster, but with a powerful message that hits close to home. So, buckle up and get ready to uncover ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3, Jonah 3:1-10, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Amazing Grace

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Nov 5, 2009

Grace. A word used in a variety of ways. It is a word that has been used as an alternative term for prayer. It has been used to describe the way a person moves. It has also been used by many parents to name their daughters.

AMAZING GRACE Ephesians 2:8 Grace. A word used in a variety of ways. It is a word that has been used as an alternative term for prayer. It has been used to describe the way a person moves. It has also been used by many parents to name their daughters. Still, none of these uses seem to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The 7, "I Am’ S” In John’s Gospel

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 10, 2008

Today I want to talk for a little while on the 7 "I AM’S" that we find in the gospel of John. Let me point out first of all that the number [7] in the Bible is the number of completion and perfection, and certainly every thing about the Lord Jesus was a

JOHN 6:35 THE 7 “I AM’ S” IN JOHN’S GOSPEL JOHN 6:35 And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger;-- Today I want to talk for a little while on the “7 I AM’S” that we find in the gospel of John. Let me point out first of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35

Denomination: Baptist

Appointed To Serve

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 20, 2013

God calls each of us to serve in some capacity no matter our past. God opens doors for a new life will we enter?

We are Appointed to Serve 1 Timothy 1:12-17 1. God appoints unlikely People to serve A. John Newton appeared to be a life who was unlikely to be a servant of Christ In a small cemetery of a parish churchyard in Olney, England, stands a granite tombstone w/ this inscription: “John ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Methodist

Love Came To Help Me See

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 23, 2016

“Love is God” says 1 John 4:8 or to reverse this thought “God is Love.” God is the one who minted and defined what Love is. John 1:1 tells us Jesus and God are one which also implies that Jesus is love. Jesus who is also love came for you and me over 2,00

Video Transition: Blindness -The ability to see! Series: Love came for me! Thesis: “Love is God” says 1 John 4:8 or to reverse this thought “God is Love.” God is the one who minted and defined what Love is. John 1:1 tells us Jesus and God are one which also implies that Jesus is love. Jesus who ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do I Get Into Heaven?

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Apr 14, 2007

What is Heaven and how can I be sure that I’m heading there?

"When you speak of Heaven, let your face light up. When you speak of Hell, well then, your everyday face will do." ~ Charles Haddon Spurgeon This morning, we’re going to speak about Heaven. So I expect all your faces to light up. In the church, when we talk about Heaven we’re usually talking ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Know My Redeemer Lives Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 30, 2002

Beyond all of the cultural reasons to come to Easter worship, we come to know that our lives are anchored. But it’s hard to know. Job points the way by affirming a redeemer despite the lack of evidence. Today we know a living redeemer, life changer.

 I If I were to ask you why you’ve come here today, how would you answer? Tell the truth, now; you’re in church. What do you expect and why are you here today? I’d guess that a number of us would give out what Mayor Williams calls the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:11-12, Job 19:23-27

Denomination: Baptist