Sermons on Serving Grace:

The Hospital Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Feb 19, 2021

“It is not the healthy who need a doctor but the sick,” Jesus said. The church needs to be a hospital.

Scripture Reading: Luke 5:27-32 After this, Jesus went out and saw a tax collector by the name of Levi sitting at his tax booth. “Follow me,” Jesus said to him, and Levi got up, left everything and followed him. Then Levi held a great banquet for Jesus at his house, and a large crowd of tax ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Takes Over

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Feb 27, 2021

When God intervenes in the life of his children, he takes complete charge and provides solutions man may think impossible.

TEXT: Acts 12:5-7 "Peter therefore was kept in prison: but prayer was made without ceasing of the church unto God for him. And when Herod would have brought him forth, the same night Peter was sleeping between two soldiers, bound with two chains: and the keepers before the door kept the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5-7, Exodus 15:9-10, Psalm 70:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Lives For Us

Contributed by Pastor Duncan Shabane on Feb 27, 2021

Jesus was full of love, He was the defination of what love is, reflecting the glory of His Father.

evidence of life is love  (1 John 3) ___(V 14-15) ** the evidence of love is Christ ___(Romans 5:8) ___(John 15:13) ** the practice of love is..... (V.17-18) ___two things 1) Sacrificial ___the love of Jesus was sacrificial. He laid His life for us. We had a debt we could not pay and He ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:14-23

Denomination: Other

Healing

Contributed by Fr. Damien Evangelista on Feb 28, 2021

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When Christ extends his hand to cure the leper, the Lord is proclaiming that God's Kingdom has shattered the darkness in our world. The Lord has come to wage spiritual warfare through his healing ministry against the Devil. Making physical contact with a leper, though, was taboo because ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Believe Series

Contributed by Tim Melton on Mar 1, 2021

At times in life, we need to stop or at least pause and get back to the basics.This sermon series focuses on the “Basics of the Christian Life, Believe, Belong, Abide, and Bear Fruit.“ Today we will begin by focusing on the role of belief in our Christian lives.

At times in life we need to stop or at least pause. Maybe life has become too hurried, busy or stressful. Maybe we have over-committed or made things more complicated than they have to be. Maybe it is the virus, the snowstorm, or balancing work and home. It just becomes too much. This can also ...read more

Scripture: John 6:47, John 3:16, Matthew 16:15-17

It Came From Within: Anger Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Mar 3, 2021

This sermon is adapted from Andy Stanley's book Enemies of the Heart. Anger is a prison that can only be escaped by forgiveness.

It Came From Within: Anger Introduction We have been talking about the enemies of the heart. Jesus said that it is from within the core of our being that all of life's issues flow, the good, the bad, and the ugly. There are four enemies of the heart that can cause blockages that keep us from ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32, Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gospel Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 22, 2022

The message of the gospel is of the utmost importance.

INTRODUCTION • Today marks the start of a new series on Galatians, where the core component of the gospel of God’s grace will shine brightly as we move our way through the six chapters of this letter. We will better understand the heart of the apostle Paul and the core of his message. • As we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

John Series Sermon 25 the Essential Authority Power To Meet The World’s Desperate Needs John 5:1–16 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Apr 24, 2022

through this healing miracle, Jesus was claiming to have supreme authority over the Sabbath

JOHN SERIES SERMON 25 The Essential Authority Power to Meet the World’s Desperate Needs John 5:1–16 (5:1–47) DIVISION OVERVIEW: Jesus, Authority: Chapter 5 reveals Jesus to be the Authority over all of life. He is due the same worship, obedience, and service as God; for He is equal with God (Jn. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, Say A Word! Part 1 Series

Contributed by Kiruba Stephen on Apr 28, 2022

Importance of faith and humility to receive His healing

As we learn of the centurion’s faith, how the Lord Jesus commended, when he believed that the Lord Jesus had authority over sickness. And may your faith be stirred to know that the Lord of Calvary has authority over everything in your life as well. Lord, Say a Word, Speak a Word, Say a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13, Luke 17:14

Arise And Shine: Part 1 Series

Contributed by Kiruba Stephen on May 4, 2022

When the darkness closes in on our lives or we are under the covering of darkness for a long time, Jesus comes in and shines His light and sets us free.

Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. 2 For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people: but the Lord shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. 3 And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-3, John 5:1-15

Arise And Shine: Part 2 Series

Contributed by Kiruba Stephen on May 4, 2022

We learn more about how the Lord Jesus comes into our lives and causes us to shine for Him in this dark world.

John 9: 1-12: Here we are going to read about the blind man, how Jesus healed the person who was born blind. And this blind man, his life was very different from the others because this man did not do any sin; his sickness was not a result of sin. So we see the difference between this person and ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12, Matthew 5:16

Introduction To The Book Of Ruth Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on May 12, 2022

Mounting losses threaten to leave us bitter, but God restores life to His people.

Introduction to the Book of Ruth What is wrong?—Mounting Losses Threaten to Leave Us Bitter ‘She said to them, “Do not call me Naomi; call me Mara, for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me.”’ [Ruth 2:20] What is true?—God Restores Life to His People. 14 ‘Then the women said to Naomi, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:20, Ruth 4:14-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Others Fail You, God Will Keep You

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 14, 2022

In our lifetime we have all talked about God’s grace and his mercy. We have said it so much that it rolls off of our tongues without any power or authority.

In our lifetime we have all talked about God’s grace and his mercy. We have said it so much that it rolls off of our tongues without any power or authority. It has become so frequently that it sounds like a riddle or something from a fairytale. But I think that I need to remind someone this morning ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Angelic Ministry

Contributed by Ric Veal on May 20, 2022

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Angelic Ministry 1. Angels pull us out of difficulties – Genesis 19:16 Acts 12:7-11 2. Angels preserve us in all our journeyings – Genesis 24:7, 40 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:16

Denomination: Baptist

Atonement Of Christ

Contributed by Ric Veal on May 20, 2022

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Atonement of Christ The atonement that Christ made upon the cross when He died is the… 1. Spring in service (2 Corinthians 5:14) 2. Source of all our spiritual blessing (Ephesians 1:7) 3. Stay in bereavement (1 Thessalonians 4:14) 4. Solace in trouble (Hebrews 12:2-3) 5. Separating power ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14

Denomination: Baptist