Sermons on Live By Grace:

Easter: On Being Afraid

Contributed by Ryan Ferwerda on Mar 31, 2024

In the Gospel of Mark the Easter story, and the whole Gospel, ends with those closest to Jesus being afraid. Just as Jesus met them in their fear, so too will Jesus meet us.

"Trembling and bewildered, the women went out and fled from the tomb. They said nothing to anyone, because they were afraid." (Mark 16:8, NIV) When we look at the four accounts of the Resurrection story in the four gospels, we see a common thread running through at least three of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Be Prepared Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 3, 2024

Finish well!

A. GETTING READY FOR A BIG TASK “And Joshua commanded the leaders of Israel, ‘Go tell the people prepare food and get everything else ready because in three days we will cross the Jordan River and take possession of the land God has given to us’” (Joshua 1:10-11, ELT). 1. Secure allegiance of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Or Theology

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 8, 2024

Are we really seeking God's truth or defending our theologies and traditions?

The irony is that the most avid defenders of His sovereignty deny Him the right to create a plan of salvation that allows man free will to accept or reject His plan thus opposing His sovereignty. The most avid defenders of free will deny God the right to keep that which He saved until the end ...read more

Scripture: John 7:15-18, Acts 4:13, John 16:13-14, Mark 1:21-22, 1 Peter 4:11, Matthew 15:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus- The Way, The Truth And The Life

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Apr 16, 2024

Let not your heart be troubled.

“Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. In My Father’s house are many mansions, if not I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, you may be also. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Moses' Big Mistakes (Numbers 20)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 24, 2024

What did Moses do that prevented him entering the land? Let's look at Numbers 20.

Do we complain a lot like ancient Israel or wait patiently upon the Lord? Do we give God glory or ourselves? Do we change when God reveals something new or stick with old ways? Let’s look at Numbers 20. Did Israel complain again? What was their bellyaching about this time? In the first month of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Glory

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 28, 2023

To the ancient writers the word glory meant praise, splendor, brightness, majesty, honor and dignity. It refers first of all to God. Glorification also refers to our elevation to an exalted state in eternity.

To the ancient writers the word glory meant praise, splendor, brightness, majesty, honor and dignity. It refers first of all to God. Glorification also refers to our elevation to an exalted state in eternity. What did an ancient lyric writer compose about this? You guide me with your counsel, and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:24

Denomination: Baptist

The Mission Of The Seventy.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Mar 2, 2023

The first flush of success leaves us vulnerable, but Jesus teaches us a better rejoicing.

THE MISSION OF THE SEVENTY. Luke 10:1-24. LUKE 10:1. The first thing we might notice about the appointment of the seventy in this passage is that they were appointed by Jesus. It is hazardous for anybody to enter into ministry without the commissioning of Jesus. ‘How shall they preach unless ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Strategy For A Greater Tomorrow Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 9, 2026

This message focuses on understanding divine strategy, the role of commitment, and how obedience to God’s plan secures a greater tomorrow.

DIVINE STRATEGY FOR A GREATER TOMORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 16:3 Supporting Texts: Psalm 37:5; Jeremiah 29:11; Proverbs 21:5; Isaiah 48:17; James 1:5 INTRODUCTION A greater tomorrow does not happen by chance; it is the product of divine strategy. While human effort is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Breaking Barriers Through Praise Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 13, 2026

This sermon reveals how praise is a spiritual weapon God uses to shatter barriers, release deliverance, and open supernatural doors.

BREAKING BARRIERS THROUGH PRAISE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Acts 16:25-26 Key Verse:  “And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken…”-  ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Breaking The Barrier Of Lack Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 16, 2026

This message exposes how lack hinders purpose, faith, and progress, and reveals how obedience, faith, and alignment with God’s principles break the barrier of lack and release supernatural provision.

BREAKING THE BARRIER OF LACK By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 4:19 Key Verse: “But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19, KJV) Supporting Texts: Psalm 23:1; Malachi 3:10; 2 Corinthians 9:8; Proverbs 3:9-10; ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Makes You A Terror To Your Adversaries Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 17, 2026

God empowers His children to become a formidable force against every adversary, ensuring that opposition is rendered powerless and that His people walk in victory and authority.

THE GOD WHO MAKES YOU A TERROR TO YOUR ADVERSARIES By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 18:40 Key Verse: “Thou hast also given me the necks of mine enemies; that I might destroy them that hate me.” (Psalm 18:40, KJV) Supporting Texts: Psalm 144:1-7; Romans 16:20; Exodus 15:3; Deuteronomy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Speaks Life To Dead Things Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 18, 2026

God specializes in reversing hopeless situations. By His spoken word, He restores life, hope, and destiny where death once reigned.

THE GOD WHO SPEAKS LIFE TO DEAD THINGS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Romans 4:17 Key Verse: “…God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.” (Romans 4:17, KJV) Supporting Texts: Ezekiel 37:1-10; John 11:39-44; Luke 7:11-15; Hebrews 11:3; 2 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Who Stops The Hand Of The Destroyer Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 19, 2026

God is the ultimate Defender of His people. When destruction is imminent, He intervenes, halts the destroyer, and preserves destinies by His covenant power.

THE GOD WHO STOPS THE HAND OF THE DESTROYER By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Exodus 12:12-13 Key Verse: "And when I see the blood, I will pass over you, and the plague shall not be upon you to destroy you…” (Exodus 12:13, KJV) Supporting Texts: 2 Samuel 24:15-16; Psalm 91:9-10; Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Securing Divine Help Through Right Associations Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 25, 2026

This message reveals how the people you associate with can either attract divine help or hinder God’s intervention in your life, destiny, and spiritual journey.

SECURING DIVINE HELP THROUGH RIGHT ASSOCIATIONS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Proverbs 13:20 Key Verse: “He that walketh with wise men shall be wise: but a companion of fools shall be destroyed.” — Proverbs 13:20 (KJV) Supporting Texts: Ecclesiastes 4:9–12; Amos 3:3; 1 Corinthians 15:33; ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Securing Divine Help Through Spiritual Authority Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 27, 2026

Spiritual authority is the divine empowerment granted by God that enables believers to command results, resist the enemy, and secure divine help consistently.

SECURING DIVINE HELP THROUGH SPIRITUAL AUTHORITY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Luke 10:19 Key Verse: “Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.” — Luke 10:19 (KJV) Supporting Texts: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God