Sermons on Precious 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

Why The Shepherds?

Contributed by Johnnie Travis on Dec 17, 2005

Why tell the shepherds that a baby is born?

Why the Shepherd’s? I chose today’s scripture on purpose for today’s sermon. We don’t often consider all of the different aspects of the Christmas story, so I want us to think about the story from the eyes of someone else, from a different angle. When we think of the shepherds we think of men who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Empowers You

Contributed by Benny Anthony on May 29, 2007

This is a Chrysalis sermon that can be given to both boys and girls. The talk is about the empowering of God in our lives. There are various texts used throughout.

The word empower means to give authority to, to authorize, or to allow. So you can say that God allows, authorizes, or gives us the authority to live a Christ like life. Good morning, I’m Pastor Benny Anthony, and the title of this talk is “God Empowers You.” In the God Designed You talk we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17, Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Offer Of A Lifetime

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 11, 2007

The widow of Zarephath received a lifetime of grace from God, as offered to her by the prophet Elijah.

The Offer of a Lifetime I Kings 17:8-16 June 10, 2007 There was this fellow who was downtown to do some business. He was only in the building for a few minutes. When he came out he saw a police officer writing a parking ticket. He approached the officer and said, “Come on, how about giving a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Methodist

Dying In Order To Live Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 17, 2007

True release comes from a relationship with Jesus, not from rules.

Dying in Order to Live Romans 7:1-6 Rev. Brian Bill 6/17/07 www.pontiacbible.org This past Sunday I preached at Calvary Memorial Church in Oak Park. Beth and I spent about 10 years at Calvary and were supported by them for three years when we were missionaries. For the last several summers I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Where Always Is Heard An Encouraging Word

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 19, 2007

3 encouragements for Christians

Where Always Is Heard an Encouraging Word Acts 15:11-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 13, 2007 *Encouragement is such a wonderful thing. Mark Twain once said, “I can live for two months on one good compliment.” (1) *We all need encouragement, and believers, God wants ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 25, 2007

God invites us to recognize who we are--sinners in need of a savior, and to be released to a new life through the power of forgiveness.

Luke 7:36-8:3 “The Power of Forgiveness” INTRODUCTION One of the blessings of a high school or college English course is that you read books you would never read at any other time. Few people would waste their time pouring over the pages of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” rather they’d ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Saints Alive

Contributed by Bob Sprigg on Jun 26, 2007

God has made us alive in Christ!

Proposition: We know that we are valuable to God because He sent His Son to die for us. Interrogative: Why? I. To show us His love. (vvs. 1-6) II. To show us His Grace (vvs. 7-9) III. To show us His workmanship. (vs. 10) Intro: Jesus healed the little girl…Jesus healed Lazarus. What was different ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The World Is Saved By Its Good Looks

Contributed by Rob Guenther on Jun 26, 2007

Even though we once looked hideous to God in our sin, when we look to God and to Christ in faith, we look perfect and holy. Now we look for opportunities to hold up Jesus to be clearly seen by others.

The World is Saved by Its Good Looks Sermon based on Isaiah 45:22 Sunday, June 24, 2007 – Pentecost 4C (Evangelism 4) A church member canvassing the neighborhood came to one door and asked the attractive woman who answered if she was saved. “Yup,” the woman answered, “I sure am.” “Well, how do you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:22

Denomination: Lutheran

A Critical Crossroads

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 7, 2006

The church was at a critical crossroads in it’s history. Would they remain a Jewish sect, or would they embrace the full radical doctrine of salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ?

Passage: Acts 15:1-21 Intro: The other day I saw a man polishing the wheels of his car. He was working hard, and the wheel cover he was working on looked very good. 1. but I glanced up at the open drivers side door, where I saw duct tape outlining a hole in the dashboard, other issues. 2. but he ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Advent 3, Series C

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Dec 9, 2006

John’s message was rough and to the point, but he proclaimed the Gospel

3rd Sunday in Advent December 17, 2006 “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, through the power of your Holy Spirit, open our hearts and minds to your word, that we might hear your truth and prepare ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

A Look At Onesimus Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 14, 2006

The book of Philemon is about love, specifically about grace and forgiveness founded in love. God’s love can overcome the past.

A look at Onesimus Philemon Paul is in prison This is the first time that Paul was imprisoned at Rome (Acts 27 & 28). We believe that he was released from this prison sentence and worked for another four years or so before he was imprisoned in Rome again and executed. The letter is written to ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:10-25

Denomination: Mennonite

Thanksgiving Message

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 19, 2006

Things that all believers should be thankful for.

Thanksgiving Thank God For The Riches Of His Grace Ephesians 2:4-8 4But God, being rich in mercy, because of His great love with which He loved us, 5even when we were dead in our transgressions, made us alive together with Christ (by grace you have been saved), 6and raised us up with Him, and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Loss

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jan 15, 2007

We all go through times of transition and difficulty, in doing so let us look at things through the eyes of Christ and give Him praise and honor in our every situation.

“Dealing with Loss?" Philippians 3:7-9 See Loss in Our view See Loss as Christ’s Gain See Loss in Christ’s View We find ourselves in an interesting time in our churches history again. We are losing for a season Sherrie, Becky and the kids, this after just losing David, Juliann and Wyatt, boy it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-9

Denomination: Baptist

Look Where He Brought Me From? Series

Contributed by Kevin Shelton on Sep 2, 2007

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature

Jeremiah 18: 1-4 the word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD saying, 2 “Arise and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will announce My words to you.” 3 Then I went down to the potter’s house, and there he was, making something on the wheel. 4 But the vessel that he was making of clay was ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-4

Denomination: Baptist