Sermons on Sold The Gospel For Favors:

Is Seeing Believing Or Is Believing Seeing?

Contributed by Darian Catron on Aug 19, 2016

Christianity is the Good News that we can be saved, not by trying harder and depending on ourselves or our own promises, but in trusting God's power to save through the cross and the blood and the resurrection.

INTRODUCTION: We've been hearing about those fires in Southern California and floods in Louisiana. And I found this story that really spoke to me... One night a house caught fire and a young boy was forced to flee to the roof. The father stood on the ground below with outstretched arms, calling to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Romans 1:16-17, Romans 3:10-12, Romans 3:22-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Jesus' Mission Statement"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 20, 2016

A sermon about following the REAL Jesus.

"Jesus' Mission Statement" Luke 4:14-21 Before our passage for this morning Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River by John the Baptist. We talked about this two weeks ago. We are told that "heaven was opened and the Holy Spirit came down on [Jesus] in bodily form like a dove. And there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Revealing The Mystery

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 30, 2023

The gospel transformed Paul's life and had become the basis and focal point of his ministry. He is committed to sharing this great mystery with those who have yet to hear and respond to the gospel. As believers, we share this same opportunity and obligation.

Revealing the Mystery Ephesians 3: 1-7 Our text follows up on that which Paul had spoken of in the previous chapter. There he had discussed the marvelous transformation of those who were dead in trespasses and sin, being made alive in Christ. We are saved by grace through faith, not of our works, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Weak And Worthless Things

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 9, 2002

Paul called rule-keeping "weak and worthless things" when it comes to earning God’s favor - why do we keep going back to them?

Weak and Worthless Things TCF Sermon August 25, 2002 In his book, What’s So Amazing About Grace, Philip Yancey quotes Mark Twain --- he writes that the famous author used to talk about people who were – as he put it - “good in the worst sense of the word.” And Yancey added that this is a phrase ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Favour Or Grace, You Can't Separate The Two

Contributed by Anthony Hodge on Jan 16, 2003

This sermon’s purpose is to show that one cannot separate or make a distinction between having favor with God or experiencing God’s grace.

Favour or Grace, You can’t separate the Two (Luke 2:39-52) I’ve often heard, he or she has found favour in the sight of God. For quite some time that phrase puzzled me. It puzzled me so much to the extent that I sought to found scriptural backing for such a statement. While searching ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Methodist

Costs Of Following Jesus

Contributed by Greg Bryan on Nov 13, 2004

Savation is free, discipleship costs everything. Following Christ will cost your favorite sins, favor of the world, and first place in your heart.

The Costs of Following Jesus INTRODUCTION: Saint Telemachus Goes to Rome ILL.- Telemachus had counted the costs of following Jesus…he dedicated his life to God, he listened and obeyed God even when he had no idea where God was leading him, and he willingly laid down his life to take a stand for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does Suffering Mean God Has Abandoned Me? Series

Contributed by Ross Anderson on Oct 25, 2005

Not even the worst afflictions you might face can cancel out God¡¦s purpose or God¡¦s favor in your life.

You might have heard that, on the next to last day of our vacation, Nancy and I were rear-ended as we were pulling off the freeway in San Jose, California. Thankfully we weren¡¦t hurt, but the car was undriveable, and we were 850 miles from home without transportation. For a while we felt not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 51: Prayer For Pardon Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 16, 2010

David’s Pattern of Forgiveness: Realize our error; Repent of our actions; Request forgiveness and restoration of favor; Rejoice and give thanks.

Psalm 51: Prayer for Pardon Selected Palms 12/07/08 AM Text: Psalm 51:1-19 Introduction Some of you may have recently received by way of email a picture from Marie Adams. It seems they have experienced the first dusting of snow at their new home in Arkansas. Now growing up in Tucson I only saw snow ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith And Miracles

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011

Many believers are not convinced that God can, and will resolve any situation in their favor. In other words, many believers doubt that God is attentive to their needs.

Last week we studied about the importance of listening to the voice of God, and moving towards His will. We learned that when we are willing to listen and do His will, we will receive the blessings that He has stored for us. We learned that we must trust Him in all things, and that we must not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Goodness And Mercy Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 18, 2014

Verse 6 is the foundation for all of the 23rd Psalms this verse sums up the favor, faithfulness, forgiveness, the fatherhood, and the foreverness of our Shepherd.

Psalms 23:6 Monte T. Brown Prelude Our message this evening is titled “Goodness and Mercy,” and as we continue our series “The Lord is My Shepherd,” we come to verse six of the 23rd Psalms. Verse 6 is the end of Psalms 23, but it is the verse that anchors it all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Anchovy Toast

Contributed by William Meakin on Sep 6, 2024

During the Victorian and Edwardian eras in the United Kingdom, the delicacy and brine of anchovy toast was considered a popular appetizer, often favored by the rich or noble.

Iris Murdoch, an Irish-British novelist and philosopher once remarked: “For lunch, I may say, I ate and greatly enjoyed the following: anchovy paste on hot buttered toast, then baked beans and kidney beans with chopped celery, tomatoes, lemon juice and olive oil. (Really good olive oil is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:12, Ezekiel 29:4, Ezekiel 47:10, Luke 5:4-7

Emmanuel, Dios Con Nosotros

Contributed by Raquel Martinez on Dec 11, 2025

Dios envio a su hijo, para demostrar que El esta con nosotros, entre nosotros y a favor de nosotros

Mateo 1:18-23 “El nacimiento de Jesucristo fue así: Estando desposada María su madre con José, antes que se juntasen, se halló que había concebido del Espíritu Santo. José su marido, como era justo, y no quería infamarla, quiso dejarla secretamente. Y ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joy Comes In The Morning PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2023

This sermon explores enduring through pain, anticipating joy, and the promise of God's favor, using Psalm 30:5 as a guide for hope and resilience.

Hey there, folks! It's such a blessing to be gathering together today, isn't it? We've got a real treat for you today. We're going to be hanging out in Psalm 30:5 for a bit. Now, this is a passage that packs a punch. It's a verse that's got a whole lot to say about pain, about patience, and about ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5

Topics: Weeping, Endure, Night

God's Grace

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 2, 2020

This is a sermon Grace - How to Start a New Year - A New Month and a New Life in Grace - Receiving and Giving Grace

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9; Ruth 2:1-17 Theme: 5 G’s for 2020 Title: Grace INTRO: Grace and peace in the name of the Father, Son and Holy Spirit! Welcome to a New Year! One of the interesting things that happens each year is that our dictionaries update and add new words. Words that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Ruth 2:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Are You Wisely Foolish Or Foolishly Wise?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Feb 26, 2001

An exhortation to seek true wisdom from God’s Word.

Are You Wisely Foolish or Foolishly Wise? 1 Cor 1:17-21 A very wise man came up with a concept of taking the wild, wonderful world of computers and breaking down the esoteric terminology and protocols into common language. He is very rich now, I am sure. All because of books like "DOS for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-21, 1 Corinthians 1:17-24

Denomination: Baptist