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Stumbling Onto Grace Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 7, 2012

What we need is a true picture of Jesus, with nothing avoided and nothing exaggerated. We must be careful to not overemphasize one aspect of Christ’s character at the exclusion of the totality of His being. People will stumble over Him, but if they open t

Stumbling onto Grace Romans 9:30-33 -Do you know what a caricature is? One definition says that it’s “a representation, especially pictorial or literary, in which the subject’s distinctive features or peculiarities are deliberately exaggerated to produce a comic or grotesque ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:30-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Schooling Grace

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 29, 2013

A sermon that details the work of schooling grace after true conversion.

"Schooling Grace" Titus 2:11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Faith, The Tonic Of Life

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Apr 26, 2010

If you want your existence to be about something more than just careers, acquiring things and trying to get an adrenaline rush out of life, look past NOW

FAITH – THE TONIC OF LIFE Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-12:3 Lee Garfunkal's Pepsi versus Coke commercial is too funny. Pepsi is delivered to the Shady Acres Senior's Retirement Home. The residents are talking rap over rock while grandma zips by on a skateboard. Hi-fives are going around. One old ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Importance Of Love

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 17, 2007

The fifth sermon in the series ‘The People’s Choice Sermon Series.’

(Slide 1) Well it is Valentine week and it will be the first time since Susan and I have been married that I have been away over night on Valentine’s Day. But I will remember her on Valentine’s Day. Gary Foster Consulting noted a year or so ago that of the ‘seven major gifting holidays, Valentine’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

The Hope Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jan 16, 2015

This baby matters because He is the hope of salvation to sinners.

Series: Why This Baby Matters Title: The Hope of Christmas (adapted from a Stott outline) Text: 1 Timothy 1:15 Truth: This baby matters because He is the hope of salvation to sinners. Aim: To clarify the message of Christmas. INTRODUCTION Maybe you have heard of Liu Bolin. He is referred to as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Win The War Within (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 2, 2014

Examining the benefit of walking in the Spirit.

How To Win The War Within (Part 1) Galatians 5:16-21 I ask you to think back to the day that you were born again? Do you remember the freedom, peace and joy that you experienced? Do you remember the amazing feeling when you realized that your fears and burdens had been removed and your sins had ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Living Sacrifice

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 4, 2015

A challenge present your life a living sacrifice denying the world's attraction and living 24/7 for Christ.

A LIVING SACRIFICE - Romans 12:1-3 When you hear the word "sacrifice," what comes to your mind? Some words one might associate with "sacrifice" are forfeiting, giving up, giving away, letting go, losing. The word sacrifice doesn't exactly give us the warm fuzzies, does it? Our natural instinct is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Serve God Now!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 22, 2014

Now is the time to serve the Lord, because: 1. Our lives are speeding by. 2. God's Light is still shining. 3. The lost are still sitting in darkness. 4. The Lord is still saving. 5. And the Lord is still standing close by us.

Serve God Now! Matthew 4:12-17 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Feb. 6, 2013 BACKGROUND *In our last study two weeks ago, we looked at the temptation of Jesus Christ, but there's a little bit of whiplash as we go forward tonight. Under the leadership of the Holy Spirit, Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To Colossians

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Mar 30, 2010

Paul and Timothy discussed

Intro: 1. “When it was time, in the gracious plan of God, to proclaim the Gospel throughout the world, Paul was the special instrument chosen by God to lead the way in world missions…Paul’s missionary work made his very prominent in the Bible. In fact, outside of Jesus Christ, no ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Conversion

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 29, 2022

The conversion of the apostle Paul is one of the most thrilling and inspiring conversions we have ever heard about.

Today the modern churches talk about DECISIONS, not CONVERSIONS! Illus: Someone said to a preacher, “Did you have any decisions last week?” The preacher said, “Yes, I had lots of them. Some DECIDED to go to the mountains and some DECIDED they would go to the beach instead of coming to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Whatever Happened To Sin? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 14, 2022

Our culture, our world, and even many in the church of lost the concept of sin. All quotes from scripture are from the NASB.

Our society’s, our culture's concept of sin is very closely related to their concept of holiness, God’s holiness. Our culture has a lack of a belief in God, or at very least, if there is a belief in a higher power, our culture’s has a low estimation of God’s holiness. Our single biggest ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-18, Romans 3:23

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Our Way Back

Contributed by Terry Hovey on May 9, 2025

They’ll say that this verse cannot be applied to us today, but my response to that is, “Doesn’t the Bible tell us that everything that is recorded in the past was given to us today as an example?”

Finding Our Way Back 2 Chronicles 7:14 Our Sunday School lesson today covered 2 Chronicles 7:1-7, 11 which describes the conclusion of Solomon's dedication of the temple. Where after Solomon’s prayer of dedication, fire came down from heaven and consumed the burnt offering and sacrifices. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Methodist

Guilty Conscience Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 9, 2024

Study of the life of Joseph. Series is based on my own study of Scripture as well as reading various books and sermons on the topic over the years.

WHEN LIFE IS THE PITS: GUILTY CONSCIENCE A. In our study of the Life of Joseph, 1. We have been looking at various PITS that Joseph has endured, and today we will see how he deals with his brothers “GUILTY CONSCIENCE”. 2. Joseph’s DREAMS of being a RULER have now come to pass after ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kissing Convenient Christianity Goodbye

Contributed by Don Jaques on Aug 26, 2004

Following Jesus means being willing to serve and be inconvenienced for the sake of the Gospel.

Kissing Convenient Christianity Goodbye August 21/22, 2004 Don Jaques PROBLEM: We have many ministry needs unmet and the needs of a 3rd service coming up. Christians think that serving others is optional. Christians think that laying down your life is just something “figurative” and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Inaugural Message Of Jesus

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 16, 2005

We need to repent because: 1. We have a problem. 2. Something better has come. 3. The Kingdom is here.

One of my favorite cartoon strips is “Frank and Earnest.” Frank is in the courtroom standing before the judge who says to him, “It’s ‘guilty’ or ‘not guilty.’ You can’t plead ‘I gotta be me.’” The cartoon is humorous because it touches a reality in our culture which places the need for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-17

Denomination: Methodist