Sermons on refusing grace: showing 316-330 of 109,980

Gratitude For Grace Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005

# 2 in continuing series on 1 Timothy. Emphasis is "Why God’s grace is so Amazing.

“Living For Christ In A Confused and Confusing World” A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon #2 “Gratitude For Grace” 1 Timothy 1:12-17 As the Apostle Paul writes to his dear son in the faith, Timothy, who he has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism And Grace Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 22, 2005

How is Jesus’ death, burial and resurrection related to your freedom from sin? What do grace and baptism have to do with each other?

We went to visit Jennifer and Brian earlier this week. It was great. They are both doing very well and our grandbaby is kicking. As some of you know, Brian and Jen have two dogs: Clint and Lou. Clint is Brian’s and Lou is Jen’s. They told me that when they leave the house they have to put Lou ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Grace Factor

Contributed by Jevon Turner,sr. on Apr 22, 2005

Talking about the grace God gives each one of us. "The Grace Factor"

THE GRACE FACTOR Eph Ch2Vv8 2COR Ch12Vv1-10 As we start this sermon of this morning. I want us to understand that in order for us to make it in this world we must have God’s grace. The grace of God is what woke each and everyone of us up this morning. For this very reason we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Means Of Grace

Contributed by Byron Maynard on Apr 25, 2005

This sermon is intended to help you prepare for the Means of Grace talk on a Walk to Emmaus. I have never used this sermon in a Worship Serive. I wrote this talk using the required information in the Spiritual Directors Manual.

*I’ve tried to give credit to the source when credit is due, but much of the information hase been in my file for some time and I cannot remember the source. If you see any information in this sermon and can identify the source, please let me know so I can give due credit. MEANS OF GRACE by Byron ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace For The Humble

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 12, 2005

God calls us to humility...it is part of the call to be like Jesus. What is humility, really? How does James help us to find it?

Grace for the Humble - Sermon for CATM - June 12, 2005 A pastor in Toronto who I deeply admired, Dr. Winston Nunes, was once praised for his humility. He looked up at his admirer and said, “I’m not humble, I’m accurate”. A lot of the Bible, God’s Word, is dedicated to helping us see things ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sanctifying Grace Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jan 28, 2005

This is a clergy talk I prepared for a Men’s Walk to Emmaus but with slight modification a sermon I preached on Sanctifying Grace from a Wesleyan-Armenian perspective.

Sanctifying Grace --I Thessalonians 5:22-24 Seth Cook Rees tells of sending his little boy to the store for five items. In a little while, he hurried in, his face aglow with expectancy, and carrying four items instead of five! Rees said he gathered him in his arms and hugged him because of his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:22-24

Denomination: Methodist

Prevenient Grace Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Feb 2, 2005

This is a clergy talk I give for Men’s Walks to Emmaus but with slight modification a sermon I preach on Prevenient Grace from a Wesleyan-Armenian perspective.

Prevenient Grace Jeremiah 1:4-5 “Home is the place where, when you have to go there, They have to take you in.” “I should have called it Something you somehow haven’t to deserve,” [--Robert Frost, “The Death of the Hired Man,” lines 118-121] This conversation between husband Warren and wife ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-5

Denomination: Methodist

Means Of Grace Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Feb 3, 2005

This is the clergy talk I do when serving as Weekend Spiritual Director for a Women’s Walk to Emmaus. With slight modification I also use it for a Men’s Emmaus Walk, and it can be adapted into two effective sermons your local Church.

II Corinthians 12:9 Elisa Morgan, president of MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) International, testifies: "I’m probably the least likely person to head a mothering organization. I grew up in a broken home. My parents were divorced when I was 5. My older sister, younger brother, and I were raised ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Methodist

Living In Grace Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Feb 7, 2005

Living in grace is knowin the past from which you were saved and being God’s workmanship for the world to see our good works.

Living In Grace (Eph. 2:1-8) Intro: A. Once upon a time... There was a young illiterate couple named Dave and Carol. Dave and Carol had recently confessed faith in Jesus Christ and were baptized. And wanting to be more involved in the activities of the church, they regularly attended the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Generous Grace Series

Contributed by Ross Anderson on Feb 14, 2005

God gives his gifts, not based on our merit, ability of achievement, but based on his generous grace.

It’s hard to miss the hype of a TV show like American Idol. I haven’t really paid much attention to it in the past three seasons, but it caught my eye a couple of weeks ago. It has a lot of interesting elements: the fairy tale ‘rags to riches’ angle; the off-beat personalities; the actual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amazing Grace

Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Feb 18, 2005

GOD loves us so much that through his grace his sent Jesus Christ to save our soul.

Amazing Grace how sweet that sound that saved a wretch like me. In school we learned in music appreciation that many songs that are written are inspired by GOD, a series of events, how someone feels at that appointed time, or a combination of all. It is obvious that the songwriter of Amazing ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Question

Contributed by Jody Brock on Oct 14, 2006

Sermon outline about the ability to believe in the Grace of God.

Intro: Can a thinking person really believe in the Grace of Almighty God? Grace: Wonderful capacity of God to accept you just the way you are. You don’t have to prove yourself, earn anything, make your way, I will receive you as you are, forgive you for what you’ve done. You don’t have to prove ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Pupils Of Grace Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Oct 19, 2006

Grace teaches us how to live for Christ.

Pupils of Grace Text: Titus 2:11-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: The story was passed on over internet about Little Billy, a Jewish boy, who was failing his math lessons. His parents tried everything they could to get him to do better in this subject, but he continued to fail. At last, they ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Methodist

By Grace Alone Series

Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Oct 29, 2006

A Reformation Sunday sermon on the "by grace alone" theme, based on the fine sermon by Jonathan McLeod, "Amazing Grace" (August 2006).

By Grace Alone -- Ephesians 2:4-2:10 Grace It is UNDESERVED KINDNESS. Someone has said, “Grace is everything for nothing to those who don’t deserve anything.” An atheist once said, “If there really is a God, may He prove Himself by striking me dead right now.” Nothing happened. The atheist ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grace And Risk

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 1, 2006

Jesus calls us to take risks for Him. What have we risked today?

GRACE AND RISK Matthew 25:14-30 INTRO: Jimmy Draper, in his 1984 SBC address, spoke of visiting missionaries who risk their lives for the sake of the Gospel. He noted how little he, by comparison, risks. Most of us can say the same thing. Has Christ called us to risk for Him? I. A PARABLE OF ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist