Sermons on Justification By Grace:

Walking In Integrity Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 5, 2022

When the Lord begins tearing down the walls of opposition and using you to bring glory to Himself, and to see the lost come to Christ; it is at this point that you need to be ever-mindful of how you stand, and be careful to walk in integrity.

With success comes great responsibility. When the Lord begins tearing down the walls of opposition and using you to bring glory to Himself, and to see the lost come to Christ, then you need to be careful that you do not fall into sin. Lawrence O. Richards says, “Early [devotion to God] leads to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:2-23

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle A Sanballat

Contributed by Brady Cook on Jan 6, 2022

Usually, when we talk about Nehemiah, we focus on the wall. But what about the conditions he built it in -- namely, discouragement? - How are you supposed to focus on doing God's Work when others are trying to constantly tear you down?

https://hillsidechurchofchrist.com/how-to-handle-sanballat-and-tobiah/ Usually, when we have a sermon from Nehemiah 4, we fixate on a single verse: “The wall was joined together to half its height, for the people had a mind to work.” (Neh. 4:6) We then dissect this verse and what it means to have ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Looks Of The Apostle Paul

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 14, 2022

God saved Paul because He loved him. That is, God saved Paul for the same reason He saves any man or woman.

God is not willing that any should perish. After God saved Paul, God used him to show us that we can not be saved through our lineage, or good works. For example, in verses 4-6, Paul is laying his past life out before us. And, if anyone had a right to boast in their lineage and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Should Wait On The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 17, 2022

In our text, God talks to us about waiting. Waiting is something none of us enjoy doing.

Most of us would have to admit we have never heard anyone say, “I love to wait”. There are some particular things we hate to wait for, such as: • Sitting in the dentist’s office waiting for them to say, “You are next!” When they say this, you almost want to kiss your wife and kids goodbye, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Baptist

And Then.... Number 1 (New Beginnings) Born Againn Series

Contributed by Joel Newman on Jan 21, 2022

It is because of advent, as spoken by the prophets that a journey can begin. A journey which is made up of grace.

And Then…. #1 New Beginnings A series regarding the journey to: “His Lord said to him, “Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your Lord.” (Matthew 25:23 NKJV) Proposition: Either start the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:23, Isaiah 43:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

A God Of New Beginnings

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 21, 2022

There are many people who wish they had a new beginning; to those experiencing trials and hardship; and those who are suffering from poor choices; to those who are lost and dying in their sin - and God can give new beginnings!

In December of 1934, John and Betty Stam, a young American missionary couple assigned in China, were captured by Communists and eventually martyred for their faith. Captured with them was their baby daughter. One of the other prisoners, as he was being released from Jingde Prison, overheard the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Contentment

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 22, 2022

For many people, Philippians 4:13 is their favourite message, but they never look at the verses preceding that verse of following it. This message looks at what true contentment is.

It’s a favourite verse for many people. It’s a verse that gets claimed when we are in difficult situations. When we are trying new things. A verse for those times when we are attempting the difficult, the improbable, and the impossible. But for too many people, it is more a motivational statement ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Introduction To The Gospel

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Aug 2, 2022

In the first few verses of Romans Paul presents the basic elements of the Gospel.

ROMANS # 1: INTRODUCTION TO THE GOSPEL Warsaw Christian Church, Richard M. Bowman, Pastor Text: Romans 1:1 - 6; 16-17 (NKJV) 1Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the Gospel of God 2 which He promised before through His prophets in the Holy Scriptures, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

I Am Rescued Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2022

I Am Rescued Series: Made for More (Ephesians) May 8, 2022 - Brad Bailey

I Am Rescued Series: Made for More (Ephesians) May 8, 2022 - Brad Bailey Intro I was talking to mother expecting her first child… said don’t try to be a perfect mom…. I had the general need for grace in mind… but I suppose it’s because our whole story is one of grace… of sinners being ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"looking At Passing Feet?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 2, 2022

A sermon about learning to love ourselves as Jesus loves us.

“Looking at Passing Feet?” Luke 13:10-17 Our Gospel story for this morning is about a woman who “was bent over and could not straighten up at all.” Isn’t that an interesting way to be identified? She has no other name that we know—history has named her, judged her and labeled her by her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Esther (Means Star) / Purim / A Miraculous Deliverance

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Aug 3, 2022

written by Esther, Mordecai or Ezra, since it fits in between Ezra 6 and 7 NIV Study Bible / NASB / Marilyn Hickey Ministries (MHM) notes; The book takes place over 10 years.

www.biblica.com/niv/studybible/esther.php: I. The Feasts of Xerxes (1:1—2:18) (v.3 – “the army officers of Persia / Media” - Afganistan) 486 BC A. (Queen) Vashti deposed (ch. 1) because she refused to be a model in a beauty contest so her husband Ahasuerus, king of Shusan (Xerxes I) divorced ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Sola Gracia Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 7, 2022

The importance of the grace of God.

Series Pt 2 – The Five Transcendent Truths Sola Gracia Titus 2:11-15 11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; 13 Looking for that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have A Fresh Start

Contributed by David Carter on Aug 7, 2022

How to have a fresh start

HOW TO HAVE A FRESH START Zechariah 10:6 - I will strengthen the house of Judah, and I will save the house of Joseph and I will give them a fresh start. I will have mercy upon them: and make them new as if nothing ever happened, for I am the LORD their God, and will hear them. Hosea 14:5 - I will ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 10:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On Is Heaven Available To All?

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 8, 2022

Heaven is defined by Wikipedia as a common religious cosmological or transcendent supernatural place, where certain beings are said to originate, be enthroned, or reside.

Richard Duane Warren otherwise known as Rick Warren, an American Southern Baptist evangelical Christian pastor and author once remarked: "The Bible tells us that Jesus Christ came to do three things. He came to have my past forgiven, you get a purpose for living and a home in Heaven." ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Revelation 21:4, 1 Corinthians 2:9, Luke 23:43

Who Is Going To Follow God? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 12, 2022

King Ahaz provides a surprising contrast to the kingdom of Israel as we see a dramatic example of the limits of our traditional morality.

IT'S OBVIOUS, RIGHT? “Good people” are more likely to follow God. - We have a traditional morality with “good people.” The respectable citizens are more likely to follow God. TWO EXAMPLES: 1. KING AHAZ HAD A GOOD HERITAGE BUT TERRIBLE BEHAVIOR. - 2 Chronicles 28:1-4, 16-25. - Came from a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 28:1-27

Denomination: Baptist