Sermons on Saving Grace:

If This Was My Last Message

Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Feb 21, 2015

If this was my last message

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Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: *other

The Promise

Contributed by Hiram Withers on Feb 5, 2019

There are those in the church who believe themselves to be saved, because of what they have done. Then there are those who believe themselves to be saved because of what God has done.

Warren Wiersbe once wrote, “We live by God’s promises.” This is an undeniable truth, that is present in all of our lives. As humans we are unique among all creation. In the beginning God gave mankind dominion over the earth and blessed mankind. He continues that blessing to this day as the earth ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:22-23

The Holy Hound Of Heaven Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 27, 2023

God loves to seek sinners and longs to save them.

The Holy Hound of Heaven Genesis 3:8-10 Rev. Brian Bill February 25-26, 2023 I’m not prone to read poetry, but I have found one poem to be both piercing and unforgettable. Published in 1893, G.K. Chesterton called it, “the most magnificent poem ever written in English.” To which J.R.R. Tolkien ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Thirty-First Sunday In Ordinary Time, C- What Is Our Sycamore Tree?

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Oct 2, 2022

“It isn’t necessary for [others] to like me to save my life, and I don’t need to like them for me to be saving their lives.”

The Guinness Book of World Records keeps track of some very unusual records. The 1999 edition contains one entry titled, “The longest time living in a tree.” It seems a man in Indonesia named Bungkas went up a tree in 1970 and has been up there ever since. He lives in a crude tree house made ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Catholic

Are You A Legalist

Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Nov 26, 2012

A discussion of Law and Grace

Lesson by Pastor John Skaggs Sovereign Grace Baptist Church P. O. Box 1447 Claypool, Arizona 85532 928-425-8345 Date: 11-16-03 Text: Galatians 2:11-21 Topics Addressed in this Lesson (A discussion on Law and Grace) Are You a Legalist? Have you ever noticed how a certain mind set or behavior ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Giving: Obligation Or Opportunity?

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Oct 16, 2010

We grow into the grace of giving...by giving! Giving is a means of grace; in giving generously, we position ourselves to experience grace.

GIVING: OBLIGATION OR OPPORTUNITY? Isaac Butterworth October 17, 2010 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 (NIV) 1 And now, brothers, we want you to know about the grace that God has given the Macedonian churches. 2 Out of the most severe trial, their overflowing joy and their extreme poverty welled up in rich ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Seven Prayers Of David And Of Asaph

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Dec 26, 2013

A journey through scriptures of law and the gospel to discover Jesus Saves and the importance of reflection from Christmas to New Year to improve your love connection to God.

Seven Prayers Of David And Of Asaph by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (12/22/2013) “He shall judge thy people with righteousness, and thy poor with judgment” (Psalm 72, verse 2, King James Version [David prayed for Solomon]). Greetings in the Holy Name of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:1-20

Denomination: Friends

Great Grace #4: Meaningful Mentors, False Followers And Hurtful Hypocrites Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 25, 2013

In every church, you will find the good, the bad and the ugly: Meaningful Mentors (good), False Followers (bad), and Hurtful Hypocrites (ugly). Which one are you?

GREAT GRACE AND FREEDOM #4: MEANINGFUL MENTORS, FALSE FOLLOWERS AND HURTFUL HYPOCRITES INTRO TO TOPIC: The Book of Galatians was written by the Apostle Paul to the churches in the Roman Province of Galatia. His purpose in writing was to confront legalism in the church, and to teach the Good News ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-16

Denomination: *other

The Philippian Jailer's Conversion Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Feb 13, 2016

To establish that the Jailer and household’s conversion follows the New Testament’s “pattern of conversions” as outlined in the Book of Acts. The jailer and his household were saved at midnight after hearing, believing, and obeying the gospel of Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Jailer’s Crisis at Midnight 2. The Jailer’s Counsel at Midnight 3. The Jailer’s Conversion at Midnight Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss a man who asked an essential question. A question that had eternal implications! This is a question that all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Did People Go To Heaven Before Jesus? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 12, 2005

A saving faith in Jesus is still the only way to heaven.

How Did People Go to Heaven Before Jesus? Gal. 3:6-8July 10, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: Even so Abraham BELIEVED GOD, AND IT WAS RECKONED TO HIM AS RIGHTEOUSNESS. 7 Therefore, be sure that it is those who are of faith who are sons of Abraham. 8 The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Now What

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 28, 2011

what next when you have been saved.

NOW WHAT 1. Trusting after hearing Eph.1: 13In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, 2. Communion ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:14

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Our High Priest

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 28, 2018

Jesus is our great high priest. In him we have a permanent salvation, which gives us eternal security. We also have a perfect sacrifice, complete with nothing needed for our salvation.

Jesus our High Priest Hebrews 7:23-28 At the VA hospital where I work during the week, we always have a chaplain on call, ready to respond in case of emergency. Our student chaplains carry the phone most of the time, but sometimes I get the important task. It’s nice to have a chaplain ready to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:23-28, Hebrews 13:8, Romans 8:34, Hebrews 4:15, 1 Peter 1:19  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace: God's Unmerited Love Proclaimed Through Holy Communion

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Sep 5, 2003

None of us deserves this great kindness from God. We can only accept it as His unmerited favor and mercy.

1) Lon Bonsberry is a native Texan, Vietnam Veteran, and legal editor. He has a website called “Writers on the Loose” and on his homepage he recounts a story of “The Time I Received Holy Communion” 2) He writes of how when he was just 12 years old, he and his ten-year-old brother boarded a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34, 1 Corinthians 11:17

Denomination: United Methodist

Justification By Faith Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 25, 2014

The earliest controversy in the church was over a critical matter: What does it mean in practical terms to be a member of God’s family? Also, coming to Christ is an act of self-denial. We are “under new management.”

Introduction: One thing we can all agree on: People rarely agree! Even in the early church there was conflict; and while we’d prefer unity among believers, disputes happen. In an awkward moment Peter and Paul were at odds. Paul confronted the head of the church to his face…because ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Congregational

God's Love - God's Propitiation

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Mar 15, 2015

Encouragement to remind us that by God's grace, Jesus paid the full price for our sins. We owe nothing but to come to Him through faith and repentance to have eternal life.

I FOUND A QUOTE BY DANIEL WEBSTER, ON THE SPIRIT OF GOODNESS, WHERE HE SAID, “REAL GOODNESS DOES NOT ATTACH ITSELF MERELY TO THIS LIFE – IT POINTS TO ANOTHER WORLD. POLITICAL OR PROFESSIONAL REPUTATION CANNOT LAST FOREVER, BUT A CONSCIENCE VOID OF OFFENCE BEFORE GOD AND MAN IS AN ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Free Methodist