Sermons on merit: showing 91-105 of 5,115

Signs And Marks Of Being Chosen By god. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on May 27, 2024

Being chosen by God is a profound honor and privilege.

Being chosen by God is a profound honor and privilege. The Bible reveals several signs and marks that indicate whether one is chosen by God. Let's explore these indicators, grounded in Scripture, to understand the characteristics of those selected by God for His purposes. 1. Called and Chosen ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, 1 Peter 1:2, 1 John 5:13

Righteousness Is Apart From Works Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 6, 2011

Abraham was righteous before God. But what was the grounds of Abraham's righteousness, faith or works? The answer of Jewish tradition was works, but Scripture says Abraham's righteousness was by faith. Paul proves that the doctrine of justification by fai

ROMANS 4: 1-8 RIGHTEOUSNESS IS APART FROM WORKS In the preceding paragraph (3:21-31) Paul has been proclaiming a righteousness from God, and therefore valid before God, because it does not in any way depend on human merit. He stated that the Law and the Prophets, or Holy Scripture, had already ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Response And Responsibility

Contributed by Doran Eichenberg on Jul 2, 2005

We were created on purpose for a purpose and as believers we have a responsiblity to accept to accomplish that purpose that is the abundant life.

RESPONSE AND RESPONSIBILITY INTRODUCTION: We continue today with our study of Genesis. In the previous weeks we have identified that the following: Genesis 1: God created everything for YOU!! Genesis 2: You were created to “live” not just “exist” (i.e. You have a purpose) Genesis 3: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Saved And The Lost

Contributed by George Barton on May 13, 2006

Using an outline from the late Dr. Culbertson of Moody Bible Institute the author explains the various asoects of how we are saved.

ROMANS 3:21-6:23 THE SAVED AND THE LOST THE SAVED THESE PEOPLE ARE SAVED BY THE GRACE OF GOD 1, These people are saved originally by grace. Grace is unmerited favor, God’s riches at Christ’s expense. Before God laid the foundations of the world, God chose these people to be saved. They are the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Should All Be "Mom"

Contributed by Mark Cooney on May 7, 2009

One of the greatest characteristics of a MOM is their willingness to Make Others Matter. That is a characteristic we all should choose.

Philippians 2:1-4 WE SHOULD ALL BE “MOM” A little useless trivia regarding the title “Mom” straight from Wikipedia… Abbreviations for "MOM": Management Object Model, in High Level Architecture (simulation) parlance Marketing Operations Management, a vision of end to end marketing optimization ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

The Forecast For Religious Unbelief-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 30, 2012

2 of 3. The author of Hebrews laid out the unavoidable forecast for religious unbelief(willful sin). Such unbelief warrants an unavoidable forecast(consequences). But What is that forecast? An unavoidable forecast for religious unbelief is...

The FORECAST For RELIGIOUS UNBELIEF-II—Hebrews 10:26-31 The author of Hebrews laid out the unavoidable forecast for willful sin. Religious unbelief(willful sin) warrants unavoidable forecast/merit(consequences). What is the unavoidable forecast/merits(consequences) of Religious unbelief(willful ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Losing Our Grip On Grace Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 3, 2018

Message 10 in our Galatians series focusing on our freedom in Christ.

Chico Alliance Church “Loosing our Grip on Grace” I. Paul Possessed the Correct credentials 1-2 II. Paul Proclaimed the Correct Concept of Grace 2:15-4:31 A. The Gospel of Grace Introduced 2:15-21 B. The Gospel of Grace Argued and Illustrated 3:1-4:31 1. Faith Argued by clarifying ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Laborers Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 21, 2014

The third in a series on the Parables of Jesus, this three-point, expository sermon explores the parable of the workers in the vineyard and the eleventh hour hire. It highlights the extravagant, endless, and equalizing grace of God!

PARABLES OF JESUS ǀ THE LABORERS Scott Bayles, pastor Portions adapted from Max Lucado’s “Grace” & “In the Grip of Grace” Blooming Grove Christian Church: 2/9/14 Well over fifty years ago, during a conference on comparative religions, experts from around the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Christian Church

Choosing Mercy Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Dec 2, 2021

Choosing Mercy Series: Parables - Small Stories, Big Truths Brad Bailey – August 22, 2021

Choosing Mercy Series: Parables - Small Stories, Big Truths Brad Bailey – August 22, 2021 Intro My added welcome to each of you. I want to begin with a moment to unite us in prayer for Afghanistan. I imagine each of us has seen something of what has unfolded over the past week... and have been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Romans 9 Bible Study Series

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 16, 2008

Rely on God, not your genes

Romans 9 v 6-13 V6- All of the true Israel will be saved (11:26) God’s word, His promises of salvation had not failed, even though many ‘Israelites’ were lost, as the promises were to the true Israel. Who are the real children of Abraham, according to John the Baptist (Luke 3:7-9)? What does ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

True Love Practiced In Christian Community

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 6, 2023

You then image Christ in your world today, and spread His blessed healing in our crippled society.

Twenty-third Sunday in Course 2023 If you have paid attention, over the years you have heard many times from preachers that with your Christian identity, your baptismal covenant, you were made, like Jesus, prophet, priest and king/ruler. Those are your missions in life, to pray for yourself and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-20, Romans 13:8-10, Psalm 95:1-9, Ezekiel 33:7-9

Denomination: Catholic

More Than Adopted

Contributed by David Kellett on Oct 29, 2006

God’s sovereign choice in making us His children

There was a problem in Galatia, People had forgotten about the truth of the Gospel. They had come to think, or been taught by false teachers, that God’s salvation was not a complete and thorough act of God’s sovereignty and grace alone, but it needed our help, our effort to either cause it, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blessed By Grace

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 6, 2014

God treats you with GRACE. He comes to ASSURE you, of His presence and promise. He wants to BLESS you.

Isaac has twin sons, Jacob and Esau. Right from the beginning, Gen 25 tells us they were very different. • Esau a skilful hunter, always out in the open country, and Jacob staying in the tents, a homemaker. • There was rivalry between them, right from the start. Genesis records two ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Luther Reformation

Contributed by Gary Taber on Jul 10, 2010

1517 the Reformation began with the 95 Thesis

Reformation Sunday Let us pray. As disciples of Mt. Pilgrim who are we, what are we? Are we righteous people? Are we saved? What should we be doing? What should we not be doing? If someone was to ask you when you walk outside this building this morning who are you and what do you believe ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Marvelous Gift Of Grace

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 7, 2019

Following his declaration of man's depravity and the love of God to meet our desperate need, Paul reveals the means of our salvation. We are saved by grace through faith unto good works. Works do not produce salvation, but they will follow genuine salvation.

The Marvelous Gift of Grace Ephesians 2: 8-10 Over the past few weeks, we have considered the desperate situation of mankind. There is no doubt that we are all born in sin, separated from God and in danger of eternal condemnation because of sin. Thankfully, God understood man’s desperate need and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist