Sermons on Kept By Grace:

Should We Make Oaths? Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 10, 2014

the church has been conflicted for centuries whether we should make oaths or not. What does this passage teach us about oaths?

Should We Make Oaths? Matthew 5:33-37 This passage is another demonstration of the problem with the teaching of the Scribes and Pharisees. As we have noticed throughout the study, the failure of the Pharisees was more than a failure to practice what they preached. The problem is that they were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Revealing The Mystery

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 30, 2023

The gospel transformed Paul's life and had become the basis and focal point of his ministry. He is committed to sharing this great mystery with those who have yet to hear and respond to the gospel. As believers, we share this same opportunity and obligation.

Revealing the Mystery Ephesians 3: 1-7 Our text follows up on that which Paul had spoken of in the previous chapter. There he had discussed the marvelous transformation of those who were dead in trespasses and sin, being made alive in Christ. We are saved by grace through faith, not of our works, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Church With An Open Door Anointing

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Aug 13, 2005

This sermon is about the 6th of the 7 churches that Jesus sent a personal message unto; the church in Philadelphia. Because they had been faithful and kept the commands of Jesus, He gives them an "OPEN DOOR" of anointing that no man, not even Satan could

The Seven Churches of Asia: Sermon #06: The Church in Philadelphia: The Faithful Church With an Open Door Anointing Introduction: Our text brings us to the 6th of the 7 local churches that Jesus send a "personal Messsage" unto. The Town of Philadelphia: Known as "The City of Brotherly ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Genesis 1:1

The Decree Of Cyrus Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Jul 12, 2010

Sermon 1 in series. Israel ignored the Sabbath rest principle for the land. God declared that they would spend one year in captivity for each year the Sabbath rest was not kept. Add to this the wickedness and false worship of Judah. God keeps His word and

The Book of Ezra Study #3 (Ezra 1:1-4) The Decree of Cyrus Introduction • Israel ignored the Sabbath rest principle for the land. • God declared that they would spend one year in captivity for each year the Sabbath rest was not kept. • Add to this the wickedness and false ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Test Of Whether God Is Your Father Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 5, 2021

The religious leaders were proud of their heritage as children of Abraham, but that kept them from receiving what Jesus was offering. This message looks at the test of whether God or Satan is our father as well as four danger signs that we are heading in the wrong direction.

THE TEST OF WHETHER GOD IS YOUR FATHER: The answer is found in what you do with Jesus. - John 8:42. - John 8:39b, 44. - Many focus on a generic God. - The teaching of the Kingdom is not a generic morality. - We each need to make a decision for or against Jesus. DANGER SIGNS: 1. Counting on ...read more

Scripture: John 8:37-47

Denomination: Baptist

The 3 Moments Of Greatest Darkness: Upper Room, Gethsemane, And Golgotha

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 19, 2021

I dreamt I was running through an incredibly dark forest. I couldn't see an inch in front of my face. I looked down and I couldn’t see my own hands. But I kept running.

I dreamt I was running through an incredibly dark forest. I couldn't see an inch in front of my face. I looked down and I couldn’t see my own hands. But I kept running. I was afraid. It was dark and mysterious. So dark. Then I realized there was something pursuing me. Looked like a scary wolf ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Are You Able To Dare For God? Series

Contributed by Benjamin Suulola on May 13, 2024

Daring greatly for God means you will take a stand for Him and you will trust Him to help you bear the consequence. Many never amount to much in the Hand of God because they kept avoiding taking a stand for God's will and standard.

I have realized that truly, God wants to use everyone. But not everyone will be used. The determining factor is what we are able to dare for God. That's the dividing line between those who God wants to use and the ones He will eventually use. Daring greatly for God is carrying out risky, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:34-39

Denomination: Apostolic

The Wisdom Of God

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Feb 24, 2025

There are a lot of things that we don't know. And for years, people did not know the plan God had to make possible our salvation. Throughout the Old Testament, God kept giving hints, but now it has been made known.

Alba 2-16-2025 THE WISDOM OF GOD I Corinthians 2:6-16 A father and his small son were out walking one day when the boy asked him a question. “Dad, how does electricity could go through the wires stretched between the telephone poles?” “I don't know,” said his father. “I never knew much about ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Makes A Comforting Promise

Contributed by Edward Frey on May 4, 2002

The presence of the Holy Spirit is a promised blessing based on God’s grace.

Imagine you were one of the twelve disciples. You just heard Jesus – your best friend – tell you that he was leaving soon. You’d be perplexed to say the least. How could Jesus say that he would leave when he promised to always be with you? The disciples must have wondered what all of this ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Mushrooms Or Maple Trees: Sermon #6 Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 6, 2007

Jesus’ Church is to be a place where all humankind is received and welcomed with grace.

Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #6 Sermon Objective: Jesus’ Church is to be a place where all humankind is received and welcomed with grace. PRE-SERVICE INTRODUCTION We are in a sermon series called Mushrooms and Maple Trees. Mushrooms sprout up overnight and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-50

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Is God's Answer Sermon Iv: Salvation By Grace Through Faith Is A Matter Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 6, 2020

LORD God communicated His love to the world in His Son Jesus Christ. Now is the time for sinners saved by His grace to communicate love for God and His Son by confessing with our mouths and believing with all our hearts.

SALVATION BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH IS A MATTER OF THE HEART Give me that me that man that is not passion’s slave, and I will wear him in my heart’s core, ay, in my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-13

How Dare You Be Merciful!!! Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 7, 2006

Jonah knew God’s grace, but he didn’t want God to be merciful. Jonah complains in anger, but God responds with another lesson in grace.

Jonah 4:1 (NLT) This change of plans upset Jonah, and he became very angry. Unrighteous Anger • Jonah did not want to see the Gentiles spared – He did not want to share God’s message – The Israelites were God’s people, there was no room for anyone else • Jonah had forsaken God’s call for His ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Stop Believin' Series

Contributed by Rob Yanok on Oct 5, 2013

Summer Concert Series at GraceTown - Don't Stop Believin' a msg on faith and GraceTown Band performed the hit song from Journey.

Don’t Stop Believin' Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see a group of people who were on the verge of not believing. They had lost hope b/c of the circumstances they were in. But Jesus came along and gave them a message that we can still use today. And that message is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Open The Door As Wide As A Needles Eye! Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Aug 11, 2010

With mankind it is impossible for us to gain our salvation through our own effort. God has made it possible because with God all things are possible!

The first of two camels in this sermon series Think of a time when someone has asked you instructions to get somewhere. What about this scenario? Someone asks you, what do I have to do to get into Jade Stadium to watch the test games in the 2011 Rugby World Cup? I think the answer would be a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-30

Denomination: Salvation Army

Happy Mother's Day, Lydia

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on May 7, 2010

Women have to wear so many "hats!" Lydia was the same way so many centuries ago, but find out which "hat" she considered to be most important...

Sermon 050910 Mother’s Day Acts 16:9-15 Happy Mother’s Day! I hope many of you have started the day well, maybe breakfast in bed, or getting to sleep in a little, or maybe just a card or flowers. Mother’s Day is a great day! And it just so happens that we have a great mother ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15

Denomination: Lutheran