Sermons on River Of Grace:

The Secret Of Contentment

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006

True contentment comes only through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ

The Secret of Contentment Philippians 4:10-13 July 16, 2006 Morning Service Introduction A wealthy employer once overheard one of his workers exclaim, "Oh if I only had a hundred dollars, I would be perfectly content." Knowing that his own money had not given him inner peace, he told her, "Since ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Destination Greatness

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 12, 2006

Due to His grace and peace towards us - we are positioned and destined for greatness

Destination Greatness Purpose: Confidently connecting people to God Mission: Grow confident passionate disciples who’ll make other disciples Vision: A church where no one is left to struggle alone Ephesians Series Theme: GOD’S FAMILY- DESTINED FOR GREATNESS Text: Ephesians 1:1-14 By Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Your Tomorrow Has Been Cancelled

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Sep 16, 2006

Everyday, unexpecting people receive this message: Your tomorrow has been cancelled! The fact is that everyone here....

Your Tomorrow Has Been Cancelled! Introduction: Earlier this week, an Australian icon who has touched the lives of many Americans, left home, boarded a boat and ventured out to the Great Barrier Reef with his camera crew in tow. Another marvelous adventure for Steve Irwin - the Crocodile Hunter. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Is That Your Problem? Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 18, 2006

We are all sinners, & God treats us like sinners; now, doesn’t that comfort your heart & give your peace?

Romans 2:11-17 God has no preferential treatment for one person over another. Acts 10:34-35; We are all sinners, & God treats us like sinners. Now, doesn’t that comfort your heart & give your peace? 1) The Law is what comdemns us all. • "The Law" means the Law of God, the Law of Moses, the Ten ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:11-17

The Inability Of Man

Contributed by Thomas Lanthrip on Sep 20, 2006

This message deals with the nature of mans sin and his bondage to it and the free work of grace in the heart of the sinner. That grace sets the heart free to accept the gospel of Christ.

The Inability of man And The Provisionary work of Christ “Depravity” Totally and Radically Psalms 14:1-7 I. Man’s Inability as governed by Adam’s disobedience (V. 1) Romans 5:12 12 Wherefore, as by one man sin entered into the world, and death by sin; and so death passed upon all men, for that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

5 Ways To Set You Free

Contributed by Danny Rogers on Sep 27, 2006

Through Christ’s death and resurrection you have been set free.

Intro: "It ain’t over ’til it’s over." This is probably the single most famous quote from baseball legend Yogi Berra. It’s simple but elegant and must have come to him in a rare moment of linguistic clarity, because he is much better known as the master of confusion and doublespeak like this: "This ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Walking Differently Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 7, 2006

There are three Biblical processes that must be continually applied in order for a child of God to die to self, ignore the world’s influences and dispute the lies of the devil?

Turn Your Bibles to 2 Peter 3:18 Title: Walking Differently Theme: Growing in the Grace of God Series: Living in the Aroma of God’s Grace Listen as I read 2 Peter 3:18, “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever!” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Gift From Eternity

Contributed by Danny Rogers on Oct 9, 2006

God’s gift to us is Jesus Christ and He has eternally co-existed with the Father.

Intro: In a "Peanuts" cartoon strip, good old Charlie Brown says to Linus, "Life is just too much for me. I’ve been confused from the day I was born. I think the whole trouble is that we’re thrown into life too fast. We’re not really prepared." Linus asks, "What did you want . . . a chance to warm ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Chasing Shadows! Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2006

Keeping religious rules and observing religious rituals in order to be close to God are only a shadow of the "real thing," a relationship with Him through Jesus.

INTRODUCTION In the time of the early church, there were people in the churches who were teaching that once you became a Christian, you still had to obey the Jewish regulations and rituals to be religiously correct. That kind of false teaching still exists in the 21st century. In this series I’m ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Jesus--Not Your Feelings Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2006

Are you a little proud you attend church? Do you feel a little superior to those folks who sleep in or are out on the lake? There is no room for spiritual pride in grace, because in grace, it’s all about boasting in God not in our goodness.

INTRODUCTION If you were around in 1975 you might remember the one-hit wonder “Feelings,” by Morris Albert “Feelings, nothing more than feelings; / Trying to forget my feelings of love; / Feelings, whoa, whoa, whoa feelings…” This is the sappiest song I’ve ever heard. It was never was one of my ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Living By Rules Or A Relationship? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2006

Are you still trying to obey rules and observe rituals to earn God’s favor?

INTRODUCTION During this Grace-Robbers series we have noted there are many people who are still trying to live under law instead of grace. Rules and laws can often be ridiculous, and even funny. Here is a list of ten actual laws from different states. 1. In Alabama it is illegal for a driver to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Discover The Keys Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 17, 2006

Ephesians gives us keys that open us up to the powerful movement of the HS in our lives. The first key to understand it God’s overwhelming grace. In Christ we are made alive.

Ephesians 2:10 “Alive in Christ” INTRODUCTION If you don’t have the correct keys, you cannot unlock the door. This is true in our daily lives and it is true in our Christian lives, also. If we are going to live the abundant life that is ours in Christ, there are certain keys that we must ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Beyond Imagination Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 17, 2006

God promises to move in ways greater than our imagination. What a promise!

Ephesians 3:14-21 “Beyond Imagination” INTRODUCTION Julies Verne, a famous writer in the late nineteenth century was known for his science fiction and his ability to envision things beyond imagination. In a world before flight, Verne wrote of space travel and a trip to the moon. Ships were ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Opportunity Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jun 24, 2006

It’s time for prayer - Healing comes to a beggar...opportunity... there is the expectation of something happening.

Opportunity! Acts 3 Here we are in week three of the diary of the early church…perhaps it is more of a scrapbook of little notes and pictures, news paper clippings of events that that the writer wanted noticed so we don’t want to forget. It had only been a couple of weeks since Jesus ascended ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Congregational

Indescribable Gift

Contributed by Scott Terrell on Jun 26, 2006

We should be thankful for God’s indescribable gift.

Indescribable! 2 Corinthians 9:15 “Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift.” (NIV) How do you describe the indescribable? How can you tell someone about an indescribable gift? How do you describe to someone the gift that God has given us? First let’s realize ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational