Sermons on Need Of Grace:

Attack Of The Clones

Contributed by Jeff Skinner on Dec 6, 2005

Christians be careful not to make the mistakes of the pharisees and try to make new believers fit YOUR mold of Christianity.

Track 3 Track 4. Track 11. Jesus is talking to the Pharisees Matthew 23 Matthew 23 Religious Fashion Shows 1Now Jesus turned to address his disciples, along with the crowd that had gathered with them. 2"The religion scholars and Pharisees are competent teachers in God’s Law. 3You won’t go wrong ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-39

Denomination: Holiness

From Major Mess To Masterpiece Series

Contributed by Rob Willis on Apr 10, 2006

The first of two messages based on Ephesians 2:10. The work that God does in our lives is based on His grace that makes us into masterpieces.

Note: In preparation for this message, I set the atmosphere as such: 1) We hung artwork (Van Gogh, Kandinksy, Salvador Dali) around the auditorium, on easels. 2) We played classical music - ambience. 3) An artist in our church made a painting of three crosses (in remembrance of Good ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Ouch! That Hurts!

Contributed by James May on Nov 12, 2003

This sermon deals with Paul’s thorn in the flesh. We all have our thorn in the flesh. How will we react to the pain?

OUCH! THAT HURTS! 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, "And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Breath, Part I Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Aug 25, 2007

Have you ever thought what it takes to be alive? Have you ever thought what it would take to be alive, in the Lord?

Title: Life, Everlasting – Part I: Breath Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10 In the movie, Frankenstein’s Monster, Dr. Frankenstein had his shady characters bring him lifeless bodies that had been recently buried. He then pieced these together and formed a huge man. Then, he raised the finished body up to ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-10

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

King Of The Road

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 17, 2003

Since human history, there have been those who have desired to be king of the road.

King of the road. John 5:43. Since human history, there have been those who have desired to be king of the road. There have always been those who wanted to dominate. To dictate over the entire earth. Many of you have read the story of Alexander. He sat down and wept because there were no ...read more

Scripture: John 5:43

Denomination: Baptist

God's Sabbath Rests

Contributed by Jon Kurnik on Mar 5, 2003

The seventh day rest changed three times from creation to the church -- here is what it means for us today.

God’s Sabbath Rests There are three different sabbath rests described in scripture, having at least two features in common: 1) God created them 2) They involve the idea of “rest” 1) Genesis 2:1-3 Gen. 2:1 Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Found Useful

Contributed by Daniel Wheat on Jan 9, 2005

We have been purchased by the blood of Christ. We have been found to be useful by the King. Running away from God is not fullfiling the purpose that we have been called. Remember the slave tag, "If I should escape seize me and send me back to my master."

“FOUND USEFUL” Return Me To The Master Reference: Philemon 1:1-25 Reverend Daniel A. Wheat Introduction: Have any of you ever asked someone to write a letter of recommendation? Have you ever received an evaluation from a supervisor on your work performance? Ever get a love letter that made you ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Discernment And Why We Need It More Than Ever Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Mar 14, 2023

iscernment is an essential skill for Christians. It involves distinguishing between right and wrong, truth and error, and good and evil. Hebrews 5:14 encourages believers to grow in discernment, which is a process that involves spiritual growth, training, and application.

Discernment is an essential skill for Christians. It involves distinguishing between right and wrong, truth and error, and good and evil. Hebrews 5:14 encourages believers to grow in discernment, which is a process that involves spiritual growth, training, and application. I want to explore three ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Weak And Worthless Things

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 9, 2002

Paul called rule-keeping "weak and worthless things" when it comes to earning God’s favor - why do we keep going back to them?

Weak and Worthless Things TCF Sermon August 25, 2002 In his book, What’s So Amazing About Grace, Philip Yancey quotes Mark Twain --- he writes that the famous author used to talk about people who were – as he put it - “good in the worst sense of the word.” And Yancey added that this is a phrase ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Relationship, Not Rules

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 26, 2003

What are those characteristics that mark a true follower of Jesus Christ? You may be surprised at the answer.

Well, the new twenty dollar bills have come out and I made sure when I went to the bank this week that I got a brand new one so I could look at it. As you may have heard on the news, the new twenty dollar bills come out and just a few days after they were out the counterfeits had already hit the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Gospel

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Gospel means "good news." Several translations use the words "good news" in place of the word "gospel." The Living Bible says, "This Good News that came to you is going out all over the world and is changing lives everywhere." Isn’t it good to know we hav

THE GOSPEL TEXT: Colossians 1:6 INTRODUCTION: THE GOSPEL 1. Gospel means "good news." 2. Several translations use the words "good news" in place of the word "gospel." 3. The Living Bible says, "This Good News that came to you is going out all over the world and is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:6

4th Sunday In Lent, Year B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Mar 23, 2003

One of the most siginificant paradoxes of our faith is that we’re saved by God’s grace alone; yet God created us for good works.

Sermon for 4 Lent Yr B, 30/03/2003 Based on Eph 2:10; Jn 3:21 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Now a certain man died and arrived at the pearly gates. St. Peter said: "You need one thousand points to get in. How many do you have?" "I don’t know," said ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, John 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Catch 22

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 8, 2005

The story of the woman caught in adultery and the Gospel of Grace

The woman taken in adultery Scholars from both the evangelical and the liberal camps seem to be agreed that the story of the woman caught in adultery is more than likely not original to the Gospel of John. As the NIV tells us “The earliest and most reliable manuscripts and other ancient ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

A Day In The Life Of A Legalist

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Aug 8, 2002

An article on leagalism excerpts taken from a Book by Jack Stewart, The Legalist A must read!

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A LEGALIST "I am amazed that you are so quickly deserting Him who called you by the grace of Christ, for a different gospel;" Galatians 1:6 Have you ever swam in the ocean and been so distracted with the waves that you forgot to keep your eyes on the shore? It doesn’t take ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Test That Tell Series

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Jul 13, 2002

Would Elisha passed the test to be used of God as a channel of Grace?

Dark Times: Test that Tell the Life and times of Elisha Elisha came on the scene in a day that was an extension of Elijah’s time. Northern Kingdom living; 1. INDEPENDENT LIVING; As we alluded to last week a time when the God of the Word and the Word of God was held in disrespect. No dependence ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:19-21, 2 Kings 2:1-25

Denomination: Baptist