Sermons on Law Versus Grace:

Oases Of Grace

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jun 29, 2020

As we travel on the journey of our life's mission, Jesus promises that we will encounter people who will receive us with grace. They will be oases of grace.

June 28, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Matthew 10:40-42 Oases of Grace Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. In the 1930’s Roy Rogers and two other singers formed a musical trio. They came to be known as The Sons ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Lutheran

Spreading Grace Series

Contributed by John Oscar on Sep 1, 2019

Finishing our Grace series, We talk about the importance of sharing and spreading God's grace with others.

Spreading Grace Grace Series (Final) Coulee Community Church, 8-25-19 Key Scriptures: John 1:1–18; Hebrews 12:15; 1 Peter 4:8–11 There is a Chinese saying that on the surface seems pretty innocent, but when you break it down, it’s actually a curse. “May you live in interesting times” The idea ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:15, 1 Peter 4:8-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Welcoming Grace

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 16, 2019

Taken from the parable of the Good Shepherd who leaves the 99 to retrieve the one lost sheep, this sermon focuses on how grace is welcoming... hence, A welcoming grace. The sheep was retrieved​, then welcomed home.

A Welcoming Grace Five words appear all across America. We print them on books, newsletters, church bulletins, and thousands of search signs. They are the de facto mission statement for an entire denomination. “The Episcopal Church welcomes you.” We insist that welcoming arms await all who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-7

Denomination: Episcopal

The Progress Of Grace

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Nov 18, 2019

The connection between grace and generosity is clearly defined in the text.

1. God is the source of grace. 2. Grace is the source of gratitude. 3. Gratitude is the source of generosity. 4. Generosity is the source of glory. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Journey Of Grace

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 12, 2021

Everyone loves living on the mountaintop but we soon realize that lie is a journey. The Lord desires to journey with us. His grace is sufficient and is active in our lives even while we are yet sinners to bring us into a saving grace with Him.

Journey of Grace Selected verses Introduction- If you only had 24 hours to live would it change the things you do and the things you say? If you knew someone only had 24 hours- Would you change your plans to see them? I would hope it would- Good morning everyone- We do not know what a day will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:25, Romans 5:8

Denomination: Nazarene

Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

Paul went from being a blasphemer to a believer. He went from a persecutor to a preacher. He went from a maniac to a missionary. He went from a Pharisee to “now I see”. He was lost but now he’s found!

AMAZING GRACE I CORINTHIANS 15:10 INTRODUCTION: Paul went from being a blasphemer to a believer. He went from a persecutor to a preacher. He went from a maniac to a missionary. He went from a Pharisee to “now I see”. He was lost but now he’s found! Why? All because of grace. Consider ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Of Giving Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019

Paul teaches us that giving in an act of grace. God’s grace motivates a heart to give.

THE GRACE OF GIVING II CORINTHIANS 8:1-24 INTRODUCTION: When it comes to giving, some people stop at nothing! Is your pocketbook converted? You can tell a lot about a person just by the way they handle their money. It is grace that births giving. How’s grace working in you? The Corinthian ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Undeserved Grace Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 22, 2019

A lenten series looking at God's grace. Part 3 focuses on God's generosity

Undeserved goodness Matthew 20:1-16 March 24, 2019 In his book, “What’s So Amazing About Grace?” Philip Yancey told this story . . . He had a conversation with a friend, Daniel. Daniel told Yancey he had decided to end his marriage of 15 years because he was now in love with a younger woman. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:40-41, Romans 5:8, Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Grace Disguised Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 27, 2019

In this message we will talk about overcoming loss.

A Grace Disguised #OvercomingLoss OKAY – lean in church and listen both alive and actively to Words that were literally breathed by the one who says of Himself in Isaiah 62… My hands have made both heaven and earth; they and everything in them are mine. I, the LORD, have spoken “I will bless ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4, Romans 8:28, 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace To Give

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 18, 2018

The spontaneous voluntary sharing of the early church.

GRACE TO GIVE. Acts 4:32-35. The first reference to the voluntary sharing of the early church occurs soon after Pentecost, when the believers in the Jerusalem church (3,120 members plus daily additions) were said to be ‘together, and had all things in common, sold their possessions and goods, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Agents Of Grace

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Feb 25, 2019

The Bible directs us on how to respond to our anger as agents of grace.

February 24, 2019 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Genesis 45:3-11, 15; Luke 6:27-38 Agents of Grace Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. What do we do with anger? Anger is an emotion. It’s an emotional response to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:3-11, Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

The Paradox Of Grace

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 10, 2018

When it comes to maintaining a healthy relationship with God - We Do Something and God Does Something.

TITLE: THE PARADOX OF GRACE SCRIPTURE: PHILIPPIANS 2:12-13 No two verses in the Bible have been discussed and debated more than these together. Throughout Christian history, these two verses, this passage, has provided comfort and affliction to numerous Bible readers. Among the many biblical ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Triumph Of Grace

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018

This message is to encourage the headers to render praise to God for His grace.

I. "THE LORD HATH TAKEN AWAY THY JUDGMENTS, HE HATH CAST OUT THINE ENEMY; THE KING OF ISRAEL EVEN THE LORD, IS IN THE MIDST OF THEE; THOU SHALT NOT SEE EVIL ANY MORE" A. Here we have another gracious manifestation of God's affection toward His people: 1. He exposes the wickedness of the apostate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-9, Zephaniah 3:1-4, Revelation 3:1, John 5:24, Romans 8:1-3, James 2:13, Luke 23:42-44, John 4:1-41, John 8:1-11, Psalm 107:15, 1 Peter 2:9, Mark 3:22, Acts 26:18, John 8:36, Ephesians 3:17, 1 John 4:4, Psalm 46:5, Matthew 28:20, Hebrews 13:8, Acts 4:12, Luke 15:7, Hebrews 12:2, Zephaniah 3:15, Matthew 9:34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Transfer Of Grace

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 29, 2015

Most parents want to transfer their good character traits to their children, while not transferring vices, weaknesses, and failures to them. We need to put ourselves in a position where God’s grace is being transferred to us so we have something to give.

Transfer of Grace Titus 2:11-14 11 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men. 12 It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, 13 while we wait for the blessed hope-- the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Messy Grace Series

Contributed by Dave Vance on Jan 20, 2019

When Grace Meets Our Mess

What makes grace unmerited, undeserved, and unearned? Though sin and grace have separate chapters in most systematic theology texts, I’m convinced they are so closely related that we can’t understand one without the other. And because the word sin has fallen out of favor (Sin Is Out of Style), it ...read more