Sermons on La Gracia De Dios:

Fear Not! Why Not?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 11, 2010

Many of us may be fearful or even afraid of the future and what it holds for us ... God’s Word continually reiterates “FEAR NOT” which is a commandment and also gives us the reasons to fear not …

Opening illustration: Columnist George Cantor told how he dealt with a childhood fear. Almost every night he would wake up in the darkness and imagine scary creatures lurking outside his room. Often he would be too scared to go back to sleep. Sometimes he would go and lie down by his parents’ ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Book Most Awesome!

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 18, 2011

I’ve marked my Bible. I mark all my Bibles. I wonder, as someone challenged once, “Has my Bible marked me?”...The invitation before you today is to discover or rediscover how awesome God’s Book really is!

The Book Most Awesome Psalm 119:97-104 Neil Pasricha wrote, “The Book of Awesome”. He saw the ‘ugly’ around him – things like climate change and the impacts of natural disasters. He started a website called 1000 Awesome Things which he created as a getaway from his everyday. The Book of Awesome ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-104

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jonah, The Unintentional Evangelist

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Feb 4, 2011

Despite Jonah's attempt to flee, the LORD had a greater plan for the sailors as well as the prophet Jonah himself. Despite situations that seem hopeless and fruitless, the LORD can bring redemption and His purposes about, because HE IS GOD!

Scripture Reading: Luke 11:29-32 29 And while the crowds were thickly gathered together, He began to say, "This is an evil generation. It seeks a sign, and no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah the prophet. 30 "For as Jonah became a sign to the Ninevites, so also the Son of Man will ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Murder To Mercy

Contributed by J Donald on Aug 17, 2009

Sin pervades our lives as a feature of being human. The good news of the gospel is grace in the perfect divine providence, so that sin is not an highway to death.

From Murder to Mercy! Psalm 51:1-3, 12 9Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

If You've Seen Me...

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 23, 2009

God wants to touch us. He wants us to see him. He took on flesh and blood to make it possible. Beyond that, God wants to spend eternity with us. That’s what we were made for.

Do you like family pictures? When Jennifer was born we took thousands of pictures of her. She would smile and we’d snap another picture. I remember getting a roll of film developed one time and seeing about 36 pictures, (actually 72 with double prints), of almost exactly the same expression and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:7-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Words

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jan 2, 2010

Out text is another way of telling the Christmas story... The Word became flesh and lived among us and we have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.

Title: Words Text: John 1:1-18 Thesis: Our text is the Christmas story. There is no Mary and Joseph. There are no shepherds and sheep. There are no angels singing on high. There are no magi following yonder star. There is neither manger nor stable. Yet it is another way of telling the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Did Jesus Do About Money? Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Feb 21, 2009

Jesus drew attention to the faith, trust and sacrificial giving of a poor widow who gave all she had to support the temple ministry.

I stand before you as a former Bank Manager, well aware that some types of ‘Banker’ are not especially popular at the moment; but I think it is the banker in me calculating that in the last 7 years I have probably preached less than 1% of my sermons on the subject of money. A very poor return - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Anglican

The Threatened King (Pastor Glenys) Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 5, 2009

When ‘bumped’ or jolted or walloped, the content of who we are is laid bare.

Introduction Every story has its bad ‘guy’ it seems. Whether its Cinderella’s evil stepmother, Snow White’s jealous queen or 101 Dalmatians ‘Cruella De Vil’, the evil one plays a part that amplifies the drama. However, as we have discovered, the trend in these classics seem to be a bad ‘gal’! ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Dealing With Struggle Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Apr 16, 2009

How do we deal with struggle and suffering? What is the Biblical perspective on knowing if God cares as we walk through life?

Struggle: a biblical perspective to Maturity in Christ Matthew 8: 23 When He got into the boat, His disciples followed Him. 24 And behold, there arose a great storm on the sea, so that the boat was being covered with the waves; but Jesus Himself was asleep. 25 And they came to Him and woke Him, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dream, Part 3: Determination

Contributed by Dino Rizzo on May 5, 2009

In the Bible, God offers you and me a dream. He offers us a life and purpose and mission that is beyond just existing, beyond functionality. This sermon addresses the determination needed in making God’s dream come true for you.

If you have your Bibles, turn to the book of Mark. We have been in a series called "Dream". A lot of us need change in our lives and during the beginning of the year, a lot of times we will set goals, or look at different targets that we would like to hit. I think all of that is important and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In Your Face!

Contributed by Steve Ely on Oct 22, 2009

Same vicinity. Same City. Same neighborhood. Same circle of friends. But no in your face moments?

In Your Face Text: 2 Samuel 14:21, 25-26, 28, 14b 2 Samuel 14:21 – 21Then the king said to Joab, "Behold now, I will surely do this thing; go therefore, bring back the young man Absalom." 2 Samuel 14:25-26 - 25 In all Israel there was not a man so highly praised for his handsome appearance as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 14:21-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Handle Your Neighbor's Reputation Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 4, 2009

God says that we must never be guilty of lying on our neighbor thereby causing him to suffer. We are exhorted to always be truthful and absolutely honest when dealing with another person.

How to Handle Your Neighbor’s Reputation Exodus 20:16 Introduction As we continue to go through the Ten Commandments, we find ourselves at the 9th Commandment which has to do with controlling One’s tongue. A very important, but extremely difficult task. James tells us that the tongue cannot be ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:16

Denomination: Baptist

Losing It In The End Game Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Nov 5, 2009

No matter how well we begin our journey, we need to ensure we are finishing well.

Losing it in the End Game Judges 1:1-2:5 4/26/09 INTRODUCTION I confess I’d rather watch good basketball game than a football game any day. But this last year I remember one football game in particular. It was a Thursday Night game that became water cooler discussion material the next ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Coach God

Contributed by Bill Smith on Jan 10, 2010

Imagine God as a coach

January 10, 2010 Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church Rescue United Methodist Church Luke 3:15-22 A funny thing happened last Thursday night, and no I don’t mean Alabama won the national championship. That wasn’t a funny thing……that was a great thing! The sermon that I had been ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Some Profound Heresies

Contributed by John A. Peck on Jan 27, 2010

On the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee, a clear look at some distorted teachings on Atonement and Salvation are presented, one by one, and a brief look at the therapeutic nature of Atonement.

Some Profound Heresies Luke 18:10-14 Today, I’m going to teach you some profound heresies! In today’s Gospel, we have two men. This is a short, but important parable. First, the Pharisee. The Pharisee begins his prayer “O God, I thank you that I am not like other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:10-14

Denomination: Orthodox