Sermons on La Gracia De Dios:

The 'grave' Situation With Jesus!

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000

Resurrection of Jesus Christ, Easter sermon.

"THE ’GRAVE’ SITUATION WITH JESUS!" TEXT: Matt. 28:1-20 INTRO: The resurrection of Jesus Christ is the single most important event in human history. The Bible is quite clear that without it there is no salvation for mankind. (1 Cor 15:17-19) “And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Remembering People (Memorial Day)

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 18, 2000

Memorial Day is about remembering people.

INTRO.- ILL.- A group of friends went deer hunting and paired off in twos for the day. That night one of the hunters returned alone, staggering under the load of an 8-point buck which he was carrying. "Where’s Harry?" He was asked. "Harry had a stroke of some kind. He’s a couple of miles back up ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding Matthew 24 Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 23, 2001

The first in a series of messages on Matthew 24 & 25, this message focuses on understanding that Matthew 24 is primarily pointing to the destruction of Jerusalem and warning us not to waste time predicting the time of Christ’s return. Rather, be prepared at all times.

Because Jesus Is Returning . . . "Understanding Matthew 24" You can’t read the article that appeared in the Atlanta Journal, June 5, 1997 without some remorse and sympathy for Clarence Jackson. "The clock struck midnight and Clarence Jackson didn’t turn into a millionaire." Jackson, who is 24, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is Really Number One

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 27, 2001

This sermon was written during African American History month and deals with the need to see ourselves as Christians before being anything else.

Who’s Really Number One 2/27/2000 Joshua 5:13-15 John 17:6-18 Why do we celebrate African American History? Because it reveals the workings of God in a group of people whom God has loved and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Get The Job Done

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 6, 2001

As Paul talks to the Corinthian church he gives some awesome advice about how to get the job done in the most importnat work of life - His church!

"HOW TO GET THE JOB DONE" TEXT: 2 CORINTHIANS 8:1-9:8 INTRODUCTION Employers at a Detroit business office found they were having a difficult time getting the job done so they posted the following notice on the employee bulletin board: "THE MANAGEMENT REGRETS THAT IT HAS COME TO THEIR ATTENTION ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Supremacy Of Christ Is Declared In The Gospel Message

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 30, 2001

This sermon demonstrates why the gospel message makes Christ supreme over every other religious leader.

The Supremacy of Christ is Declared in The Gospel Message Colossians 1:1-14 September 2, 2001 Intro: A. [Nobel Nominee Says All Religions Are Equal, Citation: S.A. Mawhorr, Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, Illinois) (1-5-00), p.1] At a January 4, 2000 interfaith dialogue in the Chicago suburbs, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Dealing With Our Anger" Series

Contributed by Michael Cassara on Sep 8, 2001

Learn from King David how to control your anger

SEEKING GOD FAITHFULLY- A LOOK AT THE LIFE OF DAVID Message #7 "Dealing With Our Anger" 1 Sam 25 INTRODUCTION After sharing last week’s message about David and how he successfully fought the temptation to get even with Saul and retaliate against Saul for all the wrong Saul did to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bring It On? Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004

How do I make it through all of life’s struggles without killing myself, or someone else, in the process?

My brother-in-law is building a cabin in New Mexico. He decided to do the general contracting himself to save some money. What he’s finding out is that it’s not worth it. General contractors don’t make enough to compensate for the headaches they deal with. What David is experiencing is the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Everybody Makes A Contribution In The Church Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jan 14, 2004

The success of the Christmas story, a fortune 500 company, or a church/ministry that grows is the result of a team spirit.

God enjoyed great success that first Christmas 2,000 years ago because He put together a willing team who worked together to get the Christ Child deposited in Bethlehem. He even made sure appropriate birth announcements were given. God used a team of willing servants and unsuspecting individuals to ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Taking Notes Or Take Note?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 19, 2004

Taking notes and taking note are important to the Christian life.

INTRO.- ILL.- W.G. Blaikie says in his Life of Livingstone that when David Livingstone was sent as a student to preach at Sanford Rivers, he stood up in the pulpit and completely forgot what he was going to say. Although this incident would have signaled the end of public speaking for many, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

This Is Love

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 9, 2004

Paul gives us the meaning of true love in I Corinthians 13.

INTRO.- ILL.- Here are some children’s ideas about love. - Glenn, age 7 - If falling love is anything like learning how to spell, I don’t want to do it. It takes too long. - Tom, age 5 - Once I’m in kindergarten, I’m going to find me a wife. - Kenny, age 7 - It gives me a headache to think ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Because He Lives

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 6, 2004

BECAUSE HE LIVES WE HAVE HIS PRESENCE TO SURROUND US,HIS PEACE TO SECURE US, HIS POWER TO STRENGTHEN US, HIS PURPOSE TO STIR US, AND HIS PROMISE TO SATISFY US.

BECAUSE HE LIVES John 14:19 ***In April of the year 2000, there was a car crash in Japan. Sadly, a man died in the accident. When the police came to examine the body, witnesses at the scene said they recognized the car and though the injuries disfigured the body, they also recognized the dead ...read more

Scripture: John 14:19, John 14:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive Me!

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 8, 2004

David relates to us the right way to deal with sin and regret: Sorrow, Supplication, and Success!

Forgive Me! by Scott R. Bayles, preacher Church of Christ ____________________________ "God could never forgive me. I’ve done such horrible things." How many times has that thought passed through the synapses of human brains? How many times has it lodged in your mind? The frustrating thing about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

What Are You Concerned About? Series

Contributed by David Asch on Feb 16, 2005

A sermon on Jesus’ prediciton of the destruction of the Temple

WHAT ARE YOU CONCERNED ABOUT? Mark 13:1-11 Intro: “Who moved my cheese?” – disaster when cheese was moved 9/11 – everything changed. In one sense, the end of our world. Cubs and Red Sox fans – you’d think the world has ended Health failures Relationship failures Financial reversals Open your ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's A Foregone Conclusion Series

Contributed by Bishop Raymond Allan Johnson on Feb 18, 2005

No matter how dismal the situation appears, we have the confidence that with the Lord it is a foregone conclusion, that WE WIN!

IT’S A FOREGONE CONCLUSION As I am writing this message it is already Thursday, and I have been so involved with trying to get an outline together for an outside project, that I have not yet written the Bulletin for this week. This means that those of you who are receiving this by mail are likely ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: *other