Sermons on Live By Grace:

Grace From Galatians (12 Of 19)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 8, 2022

This is Paul’s fourth appeal to try to get them to come to their senses.

As we have seen, Paul does not understand why these backsliding Galatian Christians wanted to return to the bondage of the law. In this appeal, he seems to appeal to their common sense, something that many in this country seem to have lost. Illus: I saw this sad announcement and thought about ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Glimpses Of Grace In Jesus' Geneology Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Mar 1, 2014

A sermon examining the people God used in the family line of the Messiah.

GLIMPSES OF GRACE IN JESUS’ GENEALOGY Matthew 1:1-17 / Luke 3:23-38 (Antioch Baptist Church: Sunday Morning December 14th, 2024) “…the genealogy of Jesus Christ, the Son of David, the Son of Abraham” (Matthew 1:1) We all have certain people in our family tree who would be described as less ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Grace From Galatians (5-19)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 7, 2022

This far into the book of Galatians, I hope you have developed a fondness for this wonderful book.

Those who have come from churches that taught legalism all their life have a greater appreciation for the book of Galatians than those who have been taught salvation by grace all their life. • Those who have been raised in the church all their life and came to know the Lord at an a age, do not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Grace From Galatians (8 Of 19)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 7, 2022

One of the exciting things in the Christian life is to see someone come to know the Lord as their Savior. To know without a doubt that they have been gloriously saved from the bondage of sin.

However, one of the saddest things in the Christian life is to see someone who professes to know the Lord but lives their life in such a way as to cast doubt on their salvation. Illus: Evangelist Ding Teuling is often asked how many were converted in some of his meetings. He tells them he really ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are Those In Need Of God's Grace

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Sep 14, 2007

A sermon for the 16th Sunday after Pentecost, [Proper 19] Series C

16th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 19] September 16, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, we give you thanks that you sent your Son into our world to redeem and restore sinners to a right ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Noah Found Grace In The Eyes Of The Lord

Contributed by Ronald Thompson on May 17, 2005

This sermon is on how Noah found grace with the Lord.

Genesis 6:8 INTRODUCTION 1. In Gen 6:5-7, we read of God’s displeasure with the world and its wickedness 2. But as God pronounces judgment upon the world, and prepares to destroy it with a flood, we find encouraging words concerning one man: "But Noah ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:7-8

Denomination: *other

God's Extravagant Grace Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Dec 26, 2015

A sermon examining the extravagant grace of God.

GOD’S EXTRAVAGANT GRACE II Peter 1:3-4 The word extravagant is defined as “lacking restraint in spending or giving money or extending resources” Another definition is “exceeding what is reasonable or appropriate”. The grace of our Heavenly Father is exceedingly great, to the point that it may ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

God's Extravagant Grace Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on May 4, 2014

A sermon examining the grace of God.

GOD’S EXTRAVAGANT GRACE II Peter 1:3-4 The word extravagant is defined as “lacking restraint in spending or giving money or extending resources” Another definition is “exceeding what is reasonable or appropriate”. The grace of our Heavenly Father is exceedingly great, to the point that it may ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

"Stephen: Full Of Faith, Grace And Power"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 24, 2004

Stephen was Prayed up, Prepared, Projected Christ and was Profitable for the Kingdom

We’re looking today, at the account of possibly the shortest lived Deaconship in the history of the church. The Apostles are finding themselves, as the Jerusalem congregation grows, having to deal with mundane issues that threaten to take them away from their appointed mission, which is prayer ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox

Salvation By Grace Vs. Good Works

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 10, 2013

Some might say that there is a conflict that exists in the doctrine of faith, because it says in one place, “Believe, and thou shalt be saved,” and in another place it says, “Ye must be born again.” But both of these things are equally true: the Holy Spi

2-25-2003 Tom Lowe Salvation by Grace vs. Good Works Text: "Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace, How Sweet The Sound!

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 15, 2007

People often request that this song be sung at their memorial service. This song "Amazing Grace" means something to Christians, it is precious to their hearts. To most Christians will contest that it is what Christianity all about.

Introduction Cheryl Lynn Robertson of Joplin, Missouri left this world Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at National Health Care, Joplin, Missouri, after following a long illness. She was 57 years old. Cheryl was born Cheryl Lynn Woods to the parents Samuel Leon and Lois Anette (Mason) Woods, August ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Worldly Wisdom Vs. God's Grace Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 23, 2016

Wisdom, Grace, Encouragement

The Comfort Zone…Where We Are Really Uncomfortable Worldly Wisdom vs. Godly Grace 2 Corinthians 1:12-14 (p. 803) September 25, 2016 Introduction: [During the 1924 US Open Gold Championship at Worcester Country Club in Massachusetts, Bobby Jones was paired with Walter Hagen ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trust In God's Guidance, Mercy, And Grace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 2024

This sermon encourages reliance on God's strength, dissolving anxieties through prayer, and trusting in His divine plan, as guided by the Scriptures.

Good morning, beloved family of God. I stand before you today, not as one who bears all the answers, but as a fellow traveler, a fellow seeker of the divine truths that our Lord has so graciously revealed to us in His word. Today, we have the privilege to open our hearts and minds to the profound ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, Philippians 4:6-7, Proverbs 3:5-6

Topics: Trusting God, Difficult Times

Grace At Work 10 - Prophetic Ministry Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 14, 2012

Answering questions about prophetic ministry in the church today.

Dakota Community Church November 11, 2012 Grace at Work - 10 The Ministry Gifts: Ephesians 4:11-12 - some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers Prophet - One called to speak forth the message of God to His people (Greek Word: prophetes - ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Pelagianism – Works Versus The Gospel Of Grace

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Oct 29, 2019

There are many within Christianity who may unknowingly deny God’s free and eternal gift of salvation by requiring a well-meaning, but a misdirected emphasis on adhering to the Law.

There is a belief, known as Pelagianism, that has lingered in the church for over 1600 years, which does not accept that the sinful condition of humankind was inherited from Adam and Eve in the Fall (Genesis 3). It is the belief that motivated the ministry of Charles Finney, who is known as the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:7, 1 Timothy 5:5-10, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 13:34, Matthew 22:37-40, Romans 15:4, John 19:30, Romans 10:4, Matthew 5:17, Galatians 4:4, Hebrews 10:26-29, Galatians 5:3, Hebrews 8:5, John 14:6, Ephesians 2:8, Acts 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational