Sermons on Overflowing Grace:

Isaac And The Dirty Wells

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Mar 6, 2023

ISaac digs out the wells his father had dug and the Philistines had filled in

Genesis 26:17-23 - Jacob and dirty wells Abraham, Isaac and Jacob - the patriarchs of the Old Testament. Of the three very little is actually devoted to the life of Isaac. Chapter 26 is entirely devoted to a story about Isaac and if you have time to read the whole chapter you will see that Isaac ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Thankfulness – The Great Antidote

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 20, 2025

Thankfulness humbles the heart, silences pride, and turns worship Godward, freeing us from comparison and restoring His glory.

Introduction – The Proud Lion A story is told of a lion who believed he was the undisputed king of the jungle. Confident and cocky, he bypassed the smaller animals and went straight to the bear. “Who is the king of the jungle?” the lion demanded. “You are, of course,” replied the bear. Pleased, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-2, James 4:6, Deuteronomy 8:17-18, James 1:17, 2 Corinthians 10:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

How To Get Rich

Contributed by Jim Cunningham on Feb 6, 2006

A look at the blessings of generosity and receiving God’s grace.

2 Corinthians 8:1-9 – How to Get Rich This sermon may seem a bit out of sequence – a few weeks ago we looked at chapter 9, which was centered on giving money. And back then I told you that I realized that the #1 reason why folks say they don’t come to church is because the pastor talks about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Parable Of The Unforgiving Servant Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jun 26, 2005

Jesus extends grace to all with one exception. This parable explains what blocks "grace"

Parable of the Unforgiving Servant • Matthew 18:21-35 (NRSV)21 Then Peter came and said to him, “Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?” • Peter though he was being generous by suggesting seven times as the Pharisees taught to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian Church

Jesus Says What?! (Murder) Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 12, 2011

Like the Pharisees we are often content to live out the letter of the Law but God is looking for the hearth that seeks to live out the spirit of His word. Living by grace is a higher calling then living by the Law!

Jesus Says What?! (Murder) - Matthew 5:21-26 - October 23, 2011 Series: Kingdom Life – A World Turned Upside Down #12 I had a great-uncle who served in the Royal Air Force during WWII. He had gone over to England to join up a couple of years before the war started. By the time war ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: *other

My Child Has Come Home

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 3, 2025

The Father runs toward wandering children with restoring love, covering shame, celebrating repentance, and welcoming every prodigal home with joy and resurrection life.

Introduction — When Words Can’t Touch the Wound There are some wounds in life that do not bleed outwardly, yet they bleed continuously inside a parent’s heart. These wounds have no bandage, no cast, no sling. They don’t show up in X-rays or MRIs. And yet they ache every single day. They are the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24, Isaiah 44:22, 1 John 3:1, John 6:37, Psalm 103:10-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

We Entered God's Rest

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 16, 2013

To show we are resting because we are free to pursue GOD's will in our life.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have GOD's Rest in your life? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show we are resting because we are free to pursue GOD's will in our life. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 4:10 (Amplified Bible) 4:10 For he who has once entered [God’s] rest also has ceased from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The One Thing Needed

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Apr 12, 2025

n a world overflowing with distractions and demands, The One Thing Needed calls us to stop striving and start abiding—choosing, like Mary, to sit at the feet of Jesus, trust fully in Him, and find lasting peace and purpose in His presence.

The One Thing Needed Luke 10:38-42; Psalms 46:10; Proverbs 3:5-6 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 What’s the number one thing you’re chasing after in life right now? Maybe, in your deep longing for connection, you're seeking to be known—really ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Psalm 46:10, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Blessed Hope

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 25, 2011

Hope is one of the missing elements in Christianity today. Without hope we have no empowerment to move into the future

A Blessed Hope Hebrews 6:13-20 September Morning Service Missionary and story of Don’t Despair Hope brings power to people. Hope comforts people in times of pain and uplifts them in times praise. Defining hope How we define hope often shapes how we perceive hope. Hope is defined as the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:11-20

Denomination: Church Of God

"A Big Sigh Of Relief"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 20, 2010

Religion that focuses only on the details of things you’re allowed or not allowed to touch or eat is dealing with worldly and perishable things. God is much bigger than that!

Colossians 2:6-23 “A Big Sigh of Relief” As Christians, it seems like we are always trying to add more stuff... …rules, regulations, don’t do this, don’t say that… “…you gotta have this, you gotta have that…” But in our Scripture ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Hand Him Your Heart

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 8, 2025

God seeks not our money but our hearts—surrendered lives whose joyful generosity springs from grace, proving that sanctification transforms every part of us.

Proverbs 23:26 > “My son, give me thine heart, and let thine eyes observe my ways.” That single verse is a tender invitation. God doesn’t demand—He asks. He reaches out His hand and says, “Give Me your heart.” Not your résumé, not your reputation, not your records of what you’ve given ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:17, 2 Corinthians 8:5, Acts 4:32, Isaiah 1:16-18, Luke 16:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Hard Saying

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 20, 2025

Jesus’ hardest saying reveals revival’s secret: life begins when we feed daily on His presence instead of our pride.

The Shocking Sentence Every follower of Jesus eventually stumbles over a sentence He spoke. Some verses cradle you. Some feed you. And then there’s the one that stops you cold: > “Unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink His blood, you have no life in you.” It’s not embroidered ...read more

Scripture: John 6:53-69, John 21:9-13, John 19:34, Psalm 34:8, Galatians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

No More Used To Be’s

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 29, 2023

God is a progressive God, both in thinking and action! And at times in life it may not seem like we have been created in His image and characteristics! However, God both wanted and created us, to be the same way!

No More Used to Be’s Ephesians 2:4–7, NKJ “But God, who is rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us...raised us up together, and made us sit together in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus, that in the ages to come He might show the exceeding riches of His grace in His ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Masks

Contributed by David Dunn on Nov 3, 2025

True worship begins when performance ends; Jesus frees us from religion’s stage to live honestly before the Father who sees in secret.

If you’ve ever stood backstage before the curtain rises, you know that trembling hush—the buzz, the heartbeat, the thought: Will they like it? That’s performance. And you don’t need a theater to feel it. The biggest stage ever built fits in our pockets. Every post, every selfie, every opinion ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Isaiah 29:13, Matthew 23:27, John 4:23

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

You Are Invited R.s.v.p.

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 11, 2025

This message proclaims God’s gracious invitation to salvation, pictured in Jesus’ parable of the wedding feast. It calls hearers to accept the free gift of Christ’s righteousness—the wedding garment—and to live daily in surrendered fellowship.

Introduction: The Search and the Invitation Picture the best church potluck you’ve ever attended. The tables sag under the weight of steaming casseroles, fragrant breads, fruit and desserts that dare you to try “just one bite.” Everyone brings something, but nobody goes hungry. Now imagine the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14, Luke 14:16-24, Ecclesiastes 3:11, Isaiah 61:10, Revelation 19:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist