Sermons on Refusing Grace:

The Constant Revelation Of Grace

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 6, 2010

God is constantly revealing His grace to us, but we don't always see it. Here is a story of God's grace, and man's resistance to it.

Passage: Matthew 9:1-8 Intro: We live in a world of constants. 1. a constant is something that is unchanging and invariable. 2. these are laws of the universe that do not change. 3. probably the most well-known and commonly experienced is the law of gravity. PP Gravity formula. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God's Grace For The Guilty

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 11, 2002

The great thing about God is that though we are all guilty we can still be declared righteous. And the sin is totally forgiven as well as forgotten.

I. Guilt Exposed A. What he did B. How could he C. Why did he D. What now (consequences of sin) II. Grief Expressed III. Grace Experienced Three keys to handling life’s problems A. You can’t change the past B. You must live one day at a time in the present C. You must trust God for the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Grace At An Unlikely Time Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 25, 2015

Grace can find us even in our moments of despair. Elijah's story shows us how God met the prophet in the valley.

There's a new Prime Minister in Canada and when you woke up Tuesday morning you were either ecstatic or disappointed, but however you feel about the new Prime Minister the Bible tells us that we have an obligation as Christians to pray for Prime Minister Trudeau and may I suggest for Mrs. Trudeau ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Weakness, Power And Grace Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 22, 2003

Where do you have the hardest time standing up for Jesus? In your weakest point, God offers grace and the strength of his power.

2 Corinthians 12 As we are nearing the end of this letter to the Corinthians we see another golden principle of the Christian faith. Jesus said, “My grace is sufficient.” And, “My power is made perfect in weakness.” Paul was granted something rare. He saw and heard heavenly, inexpressible ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Little Space For Grace

Contributed by Rodney Barlow on Feb 5, 2015

Message about how people need a little bit of grace to be able to see how God can bring out the best in them.

A Little Space of Grace Ezra 9:6-8 Sermon In One Sentence: The Grace that God has allowed us to have is a wonderful thing. This book describes the time period in which God was showing his grace to his people by allowing them to make their way back to there proper place and position on earth. God ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace And New Birth

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 11, 2018

The scandal of grace transforms sinners from death and darkness to life and light in Christ.

During a British conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated what, if any, belief was unique to the Christian faith. They began eliminating possibilities. Incarnation? Other religions had different versions of gods appearing in human form. Resurrection? Again, other ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Other

Ordinary Acts Of Grace

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Mar 26, 2017

Sermon about ministry amongst the marginalised

During our lives, we encounter some people who make such indelible impressions on us that we are never quite the same again. And one person who had a profound impact on my outlook on life was my friend Sam. Like most of my friends back in the day, Sam was far from conventional. She defiantly ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10, Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Same Old Same Old--Vs Change

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 17, 2022

We are commanded to grow in grace. Real growth demands effort and a good plan. Will we stay the same and refuse to change?

THE SAME OLD SAME OLD VS. CHANGE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com WHAT IF A CATERPILLAR DESIRED TO STAY A CATERPILLAR? CHANGE: Let us look at complete metamorphosis. There are four stages of growth. EGG, LARVA (CATERPILLAR), PUPA (COCOON), ADULT (BUTTERFLY.) Maybe use the frog: ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:23, 2 Peter 3:18, Job 14:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grace And Going To The Lost Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 23, 2011

Not all will accept the gospel, but we must continue to go with the assurance of God’s presence and power and the knowledge that those who respond will be accepted.

Romans 10:13-21 Introduction: A. What exactly is our responsibility to the lost? B. Should we have the attitude of “I’ve got mine. You worry about yours?” C. Do we ever think about how our life might be different had someone not told us about God’s love and provision in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Gossip V Grace

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Jan 22, 2025

Gossip -that little chatter that can sadden, hurt, even destroy someone. Today we'll look at how it stands in stark contrast to grace

1. Introduction Hey everyone! Today, I want to talk about something we all encounter in our daily lives – gossip. You know that little chatter that can sadden, hurt, even destroy someone. And we’ll look at how it stands in stark contrast to grace. So, let’s dive in! Imagine a church community ...read more

Scripture: James 3:3-12, Ephesians 4:29, Proverbs 16:28, Proverbs 18:21

Grace Alone 102925 PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 16, 2025

God’s grace meets us in our sin and need, offering true freedom and acceptance through faith in Jesus, not our own efforts.

Some of us arrived today feeling like life has been a long hallway of closed doors. You knocked on the door of good intentions and it stayed shut. You jiggled the handle of self-improvement and it wouldn’t budge. You leaned your ear to the keyhole of religious busyness and heard only your own ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:19-28, John 8:31-36

Topics: Grace, Justification

Is God's Grace Cheap?

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 22, 2001

The nature of God’s grace does not give us an excuse to sin.

In the preceding chapters of the Epistle to the Romans, Paul has shown that salvation is purely of grace (undeserved kindness). Because we are saved by grace we can know that our salvation is eternally secure. But there are many who do not believe in the doctrine of eternal security (maybe ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Beyond Measure

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 24, 2002

When Jesus tells us this parable, He is not talking about "work ethics", He is talking about the grace of God and the Kingdom of God.

GRACE BEYOND MEASURE Text: Matthew 20:1-16 One of the things that shapes our views and values is how things work as far as standards go. One of the standards that we adhere to is what we call the "work ethic". A "work ethic" is anything that promotes quality, effectiveness, character, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Insights On Guilt And Grace Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on May 7, 2013

This is the final message from a series over Roman chapters 1-5. This message examines the relationship between guilt and grace.

Guilt is an opponent that each of us struggle against. Nothing can make us view ourselves more negatively than guilt. Even after becoming a Christian and having our sins washed away by the blood of Christ, guilt still surfaces and drives us into the pits of self-pity and shame. What we tend to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace, Mercy And Peace

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Aug 8, 2013

To enumerate our Heavenly currencies: grace, mercy and peace.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have grace, mercy and peace? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate our Heavenly currencies: grace, mercy and peace. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 1:2 (Amplified Bible) To Timothy, my true son in the faith: Grace (spiritual blessing and favor), mercy, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:2

Denomination: Pentecostal