Sermons on sin and grace: showing 121-135 of 165,359

From Grace To Grass

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 11, 2021

How to degrade yourself

1. Be your own master! Own yourself! Whoever came up with that word accountability? Everyone and everything should account to you but you don’t report to anyone after all, what they know. Think of the possibilities. Just meditate deeply, or if that’s too much work see a shrink or some eastern new ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-29

A Courageous Grace

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 12, 2014

You know that when we do something wrong, its effects are often far reaching. Simply, sin makes an impact. In today’s story, a specific sin comes to the forefront. It is adultery.

30 September 2005 A COURAGEOUS GRACE John 8:1-8:11 INTRODUCTION: A man was in an accident, and his shoulder was slightly injured, but he decided he could "stick" the insurance company for a nice bit of money. He hired a lawyer who would go along with the plan, and they ended up in court. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

To Sin Or Not To Sin

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 7, 2022

intentional sin can give a different result for forgiveness

To Sin or Not to Sin Mark 6:14-32 14 And King Herod heard of it, for His name had become well known; and people were saying, "John the Baptist has risen from the dead, and that is why these miraculous powers are at work in Him." 15 But others were saying, "He is Elijah." And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Transforming Grace

Contributed by Alan Perkins on May 6, 2001

If grace is unconditional and unlimitd, then why be good? Why not just sin up a storm?

This morning, we conclude our series of messages on the topic of "grace". And just to be clear what it is we’re discussing: When we refer to "grace", it doesn’t have the same meaning as when we speak of another person as being "gracious." It doesn’t signify being courteous, or having good manners. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Greater Than All Our Sin

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 22, 2004

Exploring what it means to be saved by “grace through faith” instead of our good works or righteous behavior.

Grace-Greater Than All Of Our Sin Acts 16:30 Thesis: Exploring what it means to be saved by “grace through faith” instead of our good works or righteous behavior. Ron & Susan Wenaas had been waiting a lifetime it seemed for a child to enter their lives that they could call their own. Finally that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:30

Denomination: Holiness

The Relief Of God's Grace

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 12, 2008

The terrible disappointment of our sin and helplessness is met with the tremendous relief of God’s grace in Christ.

The relief of God’s grace Terrible Disappointment! Without Me you can do nothing John 15:5 By the deeds of the law no flesh shall be justified in His sight Romans 3:20 We are all like an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are like filthy rags Isaiah 64:6 Every one of them has turned ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Sola Gratia - Grace Alone Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 29, 2020

This morning we are going to continue our series Foundations of the Faith by studying sola gratia - grace alone. When it comes to our salvation - we were present but not voting!

Sola Gratia - Grace Alone Ephesians 2:1-10 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 10-13-19 Present but not Voting The philosopher Jeremy Bentham left a vast sum of money to a hospital in London. He had but one stipulation - he had to be present for the hospital board meetings. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Sensitivity Of Grace Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003

This morning, we’re going to encounter someone who was in desperate need of grace. She came face-to-face with her sin ­ and with Jesus ­ and drank deeply of the “Sensitivity of Grace.”

The Sensitivity of Grace If you’ve been with us for the last four weeks, you’ll know that we’re in the middle of a series called, “Grace Encounters.” As we look at how Jesus interacted with people, we’ve been learning about how grace can change our lives. In the first message entitled, “The ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11

Denomination: Baptist

Grace That Heals The Great Disconnect Series

Contributed by Daniel J. Little on Nov 15, 2011

What sin has done in disconnecting from God, grace in Christ has healed by reconciling and reconnecting us to God.

Acts 3:17 "And now, brothers, I know that you acted in ignorance, as did also your rulers. 18 But what God foretold by the mouth of all the prophets, that his Christ would suffer, he thus fulfilled. 19 Repent therefore, and turn again, that your sins may be blotted out, 20 that times of refreshing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:17-26

Denomination: *other

The Sinfulness Of Sin

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 21, 2009

How do you view sin? ... How do you deal with sin in your life?

MATTHEW 5:29-30 “THE SINFULNESS OF SIN” A) On a sunny September day in Chicago, a stern-faced, plainly dressed man could be seen standing still on a street corner in the busy Loop! * As people were hurrying on their way to lunch or business, he would solemnly lift his right arm, point to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of… Sin (Again) Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 23, 2010

God’s grace overwhelms the “second chance.”

Scripture Introduction To give someone a leg up means to help them climb higher by standing on your knee or in your cupped hands, like a human step stool. A billboard in St. Louis advertised a local church by proclaiming: “Jesus gives a leg up!” That is both helpful and hopeful… ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:18-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Grace Grace Grace

Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 4, 2017

A sermon that reminds us of the importance of grace

Grace – Grace Grace!!! In one of the most memorable stories of my childhood was Mr Horrell who owned the Mobil Garage. Now 50 metres up the road from Mr Horrell’s was my Grandfather’s Garage. At Gran’s garage I could get stickers – the number of stickers on your schoolbag was a kind of important ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sin-Sin-Sin-Devil!!! Series

Contributed by Dr. David Hallum on Sep 11, 2019

The Christian vs sin and the devil!

Introduction: Dual Citizenship In The Kingdom Of God And The Kingdom Of Darkness? Try to imagine this. It is the year 1944 and Germany is at war with England. Now suppose you have dual citizenship in both Germany and England and you are living in Germany. How will you be treated? Conversely, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

Divorce Can Be A Sin

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 3, 2009

A sermon for the 18th Sunday after Pentecost, Series B, proper 22

18th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 22] October 4, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, from the beginning of your creation, you established marriage and intended that we should be a people living ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:2-16

Denomination: Lutheran

We Believe In Sin Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Sin is more than a behavior. Sin is a power in each of us.

We continue a series of messages entitled Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith. We are exploring the beliefs that form the theological center of Christianity. It is a series devoted to the discovery of what you believe and why it matters. Each of these beliefs serves as lynchpins to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist