Sermons on Legalism Vs Grace:

Embracing Grace: Living And Dying In Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 11, 2023

Exploring the final words of Christ, this sermon illustrates how we should live and die in faith, akin to a child falling asleep in their father's arms.

Today, we gather to reflect on the last seven sayings of Jesus Christ. These profound statements not only reveal how Jesus lived but also teach us how to face death with childlike trust in our Heavenly Father. In His final moments on the cross, Jesus demonstrated the ultimate act of surrender and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Topics: Grace, Faith

Embracing God's Grace In Difficult Times SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

We often struggle to see beyond our immediate challenges, yet Nahum was able to perceive something greater. His deep understanding of God's Grace allowed him to see beyond his immediate circumstances and emotions.

I want to focus on the powerful message found in the first four words of Nahum 1:7: "The Lord is good." Although the book of Nahum can be challenging to read and preach from, it is important to note that the minor prophets' messages are just as significant as those of the major prophets. The book ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:7

Topics: Grace, Difficulties

God’s Grace Sustains Us Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of God's grace, emphasizing that His strength is perfect in our weakness and His grace is sufficient in all life's seasons, supported by various biblical scriptures.

Welcome back to another week of church! We are so excited you decided to join us today, as we continue our series, Grace Under Fire. Throughout our series we’ve talked about different ways God’s grace functions in our lives. Oftentimes, this grace is felt in the midst of a “fire” of some kind. God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10, John 15:5

Topics: God's Grace, Human Weakness, Spiritual Sustenance

Sermon Series: Grace Under Fire

Sweet Like Honey - The Promise Of Grace Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 8, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of God's all-sufficient grace, encouraging believers to humbly accept this grace in all life's trials, as promised in various scriptures.

Good morning church. I’m excited to see you back in worship today as we continue our series “Sweet Like Honey,” where we are taking a closer look at a few of God’s many promises in scripture. If you were here last week, we talked about the promise of divine soul-rest that comes from God. And today, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10

Topics: Grace, Trials, Rejoicing

Sermon Series: Sweet Like Honey

How Our Savior Prayed In The Shadow Of The Cross - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 28, 2020

Jesus is worthy of God's glory: 1. Because of His purity (vs. 1). 2. Because of His power (vs. 1-3). 3. Because of His performance (vs. 4-5).

How Our Savior Prayed in the Shadow of the Cross Part 1: Jesus Is Worthy of the Glory of God The Gospel of John John 17:1-5 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church – February 28, 2018 (Revised April 28, 2020) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 17. Tonight's Scripture ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Shine For Jesus! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 14, 2017

How can we shine for Jesus? 1. Seek to be full of faith (vs. 7-8). 2. Seek to have words of wisdom (vs. 9-11). 3. Seek faithfulness over fairness (vs. 12-14). 4. Seek a radiant relationship with Jesus Christ (vs. 15).

Shine for Jesus! Acts 6:7-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 8, 2013 *Matt Redman is one of the best-known writers of Christian music today. Shortly after the devastating terror attacks on September 11, 2001, Matt and his wife Beth co-wrote a worship song called Blessed Be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Christ In The Garden Of Eden Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 9, 2011

Christ was there in the Garden of Eden: 1. Seeking to connect with sinners (vs. 8-9). 2. Seeing through our conniving ways (vs. 7-13). 3. Showing us the consequences of our sin (vs. 14-19). 4. Showing us the cross (vs. 14-15 & 21).

Old Testament Encounters with Christ Part 3: Christ in the Garden of Eden Genesis 3:1-21 (reading vs. 7-15) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 7, 2011 *We are looking at Old Testament encounters with the pre-incarnate Christ. -And tonight we will look at the Garden of Eden in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Struggling Saints

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 16, 2013

Christian: Are you struggling? 1. Recognize the source of your struggles (vs. 24 & 31-34). 2. Ask the Lord for a serving heart (vs. 25-27). 3. Trust our Savior to help you (vs. 28-34). 4. Share God's strength with others (vs. 32).

Struggling Saints Luke 22:21-34 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 14, 2012 *Christian: Are you struggling? -- Struggling with anger, disappointment, regret, guilt or fear? Are you struggling with the people who should be closest to you? Don't be surprised by your struggles: You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-34

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace - Two Things I Know!

Contributed by Jack Martin on Feb 17, 2007

Amazing Grace Sunday Sermon

VIDEO CLIP – Amazing Grace tells the story of the remarkable life of the British abolitionist William Wilberforce (1759-1833). This a biography chronicles Wilberforce’s extraordinary role as a human rights activist, cultural reformer, Christian, and member of Parliament. At the center of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus Is Lord! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 9, 2019

1. Lord of His crown (vs. 14-15). 2. Lord through every crisis in life (vs. 16-18). 3. Lord over His creation (vs. 19-21).

Jesus Is Lord! The Gospel of John John 6:14-21; Matthew 14:22-33 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - October 5, 2016 (Revised August 9, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 6, as we focus on the lordship of Jesus Christ. Remember that at the beginning of this chapter, ...read more

Scripture: John 6:14-21, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

How Can We Be More Faithful To God?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 28, 2014

1. Pay attention to the warnings in God's Word (vs. 14). 2. Set new goals for Godly living (vs. 15-17). 3. Get a hunger for humility (vs. 18-21).

How Can We Be More Faithful to God? 1 Corinthians 4:14-21 (Initial reading vs. 1-21) Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 12, 2014 BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to 1 Corinthians 4, as we focus on being more faithful to God. *Our God is faithful! Revelation 3:14 tells us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Give Up!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 19, 2008

Message encouraging the people to not give up in the fight against legalized abortion as birth control.

Don’t Give Up! Galatians 6:9 March 9, 2008 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT USED IN MY MESSAGES IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Introduction William Wilberforce was a politician in England during the late 1700’s and early 1800’s. He served in Parliament ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Wesleyan

We Serve The Lord God Almighty! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 4, 2019

We can serve the Lord: 1. Through the ordinary routines of life (vs. 11-13). 2. Without the world's recognition (vs. 13-15). 3. Refreshed by fellow believers (vs. 13-15). 4. Reaching out for Jesus Christ (vs. 16-20).

We Serve the Lord God Almighty! The Book of Acts - Part 92 Acts 28:11-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - July 26, 2015 *There is no greater privilege in this world than being a servant of the most high God. Christians, we serve the Lord! And here God's Word gives us some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

God Is At Work In Our World! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 1, 2017

God works to: 1. enlighten us about what matters (vs. 1-3). 2. encourage our trust in Him (vs. 4-12). 3. enlist our witness for Him (vs. 12-15). 4. establish a life-changing relationship with Him (vs. 16-18).

God Is at Work in Our World! Acts 11:1-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - March 9, 2014 *Have you ever seen the Hand of God at work in your life? Most of us can say "absolutely yes!" And I hope you can too. God wants us to see His Hand at work in our world, and in today's ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Go Back And Read The Verse

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 20, 2001

Jesus said, "HAS eternal life". He said "DOES NOT come into judgment" He said "HAS PASSED out of death into life". What’re we gonna do with that?

This is a series of articles that were prepared for ‘THE LION’S ROAR’ newsletter; a publication of Cornerstone Christian Chapel. I want to talk to you about Grace. God’s Grace. I capitalize it because it deserves capitalization. Are you wondering why I use John 5:24 to talk about grace? Read ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24

Denomination: Orthodox