Sermons on Response To Grace:

You're In The Hands Of The Heavenly Potter!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 28, 2005

You’re in the Hands of the Heavenly Potter! Yield to him: 1) He has the power to squash; 2) He has the right to squish; 3) He has the grace to squelch

“You’re in good hands with Allstate.” So declares a popular insurance company. I wonder if Allstate clients would agree with their insurance company’s motto? For example has every Allstate client in the Gulf states received compensation for their houses and cars destroyed by the recent hurricanes, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

A Fight Worth Fighting Series

Contributed by Darrell Tomasek on Sep 1, 2005

This is a sermon that looks at the fact that there are times, as believers, that we should be willing to take up a fight, especially when it has to do with defending the gospel.

A Fight Worth Fighting Galatians 2: 1-10 When we consider the Christian life and the freedoms and blessings that come from such a life we must realize that there are several areas that we have to defend at all cost: 1. Our Unity. A. Paul’s entire purpose for going before the Apostles in Galatians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Father's Heart

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 5, 2005

Appreciate the heart of the Father. Don’t waste your life away. Treasure the resources God has given us. Love the things He loves.

(I have taken most thoughts in this sermon from Rodney J. Buchanan’s ’The Father’s House’, July 7, 2002, Mulberry St. UMC, Mt. Vernon, OH.) Let’s take a look at this interesting story again. Looking at the three characters in this story, we can learn something about ourselves and our heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Well Does Jesus Know You? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 6, 2005

We may not realize it, but we all need a guide - someone to take us into the dangerous presence of God. Many of us feel ashamed because of our own failures. But Jesus knows our weaknesses through and through, yet willingly guides us to the Father.

The family in America is changing. Recent statistics show that the "typical" American household no longer mirrors Ozzie and Harriett - with two married people at home with the kids and the dogs and the Beav. The most common household in America now is a single parent. We’ve gotten used to going it ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

You Can't Make It, Stop Trying! Series

Contributed by Darrell Tomasek on Sep 10, 2005

This sermon explores our absolute dependance upon God for our salvation.

You Can’t Make It, Stop Trying! Galatians 2: 11-21 1. It is impossible for you to live a life worthy of our Lord’s favor (15-17). A. It seems that we so often think that if we are just good enough God will love us. B. You cannot be justified by anything you do (obeying the law). C. The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

In The Knowledge Of God

Contributed by Mark Baker on Sep 19, 2005

Grace is given to us to fulfill Gods will when we receive revelation knowledge of Him.

2 Peter 1:2 Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord, 3. as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, 4. by which have been given to us exceedingly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Breakfast At Tiberias Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Trying harder may not be the answer. Used movie clip from "The Pink Panther Strikes Again" to illustrate this. Expository sermon examines three experiences of the disciples (1)Failure (2) Success (3)Companionship with Jesus.

Breakfast at Tiberias Fortifying the Foundation # 46 John 21:1-14[1] 9-12-04 Intro The video clip you are about to see is from the movie, The Pink Panther Strikes Again[2]. Peter Sellers stars as the bungling Chief Inspector Clouseau who has set out to stop a mad man and save the world. The ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Charismatic

Thank God For Brocolli

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Sep 29, 2005

We live in a world full of opinions. Yet there is a fine line between having an opinion and passing judgement. The Greek word for Judgement is ¡¥krino¡¦ and is the same word used for ’Condemn’. The Bible confronts the issue of judgementalism.

The main title will make itself clear as we progress. We live in a world full of opinions. Yet there is a fine line between having an opinion and passing judgement. Greek word for Judgement is ¡¥krino¡¦ and is the same word used for Condemn The Bible confronts the issue of judgementalism. In ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Nothing Else Compares"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 30, 2005

Is Christ enough or do we have our eyes on something else?

Philippians 3:4b-14 “Nothing Else Compares” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Philippians was written by Paul from prison as he awaited a trial. Paul had been arrested for preaching, basically, that all a person had to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: United Methodist

The River That Has No Bridge

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Oct 1, 2005

This sermon depicts the inexhaustible supply of Grace and its boundless abilities.

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1 – Title: “The River That Has No Bridge” Introduction: When I read this portion of Scripture I’m reminded of a quote from Paul Bunyan’s book, “Pilgrim’s Progress.” It reads, “This I have resolved on, to wit, to run when I can, to go when I cannot run, and to creep when I ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12, Ezekiel 47:13-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jun 29, 2005

What a shepherd we have in Jesus! He is a personal shepherd, a providing shepherd, a protecting shepherd and a preparing shepherd.

THE GOOD SHEPHERD Psalm 23: 1-6 I. A PERSONAL SHEPHERD v.1 A. “The Lord” B. “my shepherd” C. “I shall not want” II. A PROVIDING SHEPHERD v. 2 A. “green pastures” is a picture of abundance B. “still waters” is a picture of calmness, serenity, peacefulness III. A PROTECTING SHEPHERD v. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Specks, Logs And Other Blind Spots

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 15, 2005

A warning against fault finding

Specks, Logs & Other Blind Spots Matthew 7:1-5; Luke 6:37-42 October 24, 2004 Matthew 7:1-5 (NLT) "Stop judging others, and you will not be judged. [2] For others will treat you as you treat them. Whatever measure you use in judging others, it will be used to measure how you are judged. [3] ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Second Chances

Contributed by Scott Terrell on Jul 16, 2005

We all are given second chances do you give them?

Second Chances John 8:1-11, Mark 16:6-7, 14:66-72 ____________________________________________________ A woman comes home one afternoon and tell her husband that the car won’t start. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

0812 Trinity Xii: Devil's Martyrs And Damnable Definitions Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Jul 27, 2005

Explanation of "ministry of condemnation" and the "ministry of the Spirit". Why is anyone a marytr for the Devil?

Sermon: Devil’s Martyrs and Damnable Definitions Text: II Cor 3:4-9 Mark 7:31-37 Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, August 29, 2004 Occasion: Trinity XII Who: Mark Woolsey I. Intro Do you know why the early Christian busnessmen had such a hard time? Because the lions kept eating up their prophets ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:4-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

#4 Defining Moments - Begin Again With Grace

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 15, 2005

Understanig Grace in a world that does not know how

- PowerPoint upon Request - PDF fill-in-the-blanks bulletin insert outline upon request #4 Defining Moments Begin Again With Grace America’s relationship with God. 85% considered themselves to be Christians 77% believe there is a heaven 76% say their chances of going are good ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist