Sermons on Story Of Grace:

God, With Skin On

Contributed by Douglas Kinney on Dec 27, 2007

People sometimes need to experience God, with skin on.

God with Skin on Isa40:l "Comfort, oh comfort my people," says your God. While I understand that this passage is talking about God’s People Israel, or Jerusalem to be more exact, I think it behoves us to also look at it in light of the Golden Rule. We are all God’s people, some have just accepted ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jerusalem Council Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 3, 2008

Paul recounts his trip to Jerusalem to defend his ministry to the Gentiles.

Galatians 2:1-5 “Jerusalem Council” • Vs. 1 • Time o 14 years after his first trip to Jerusalem • Reason o Acts 13:42-49 (Began to preach to the Gentiles) o Isaiah 49:6; Luke 2:25-32 o Acts 15:1-4 • Companions o Barnabas (Acts 4:36-37; 9:26-27) o Titus • Vs. 2 Paul makes a pointed note that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Jerusalem Council Cont. Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 3, 2008

Paul’s ministry is received by James, Cephas and John, and he is accepted as an equal partner in the ministry of Christ.

Galatians 2:6-13 “Jerusalem Council cont.” • Vs. 6 “These who seemed to be somewhat” is also translated those who were of high reputation, that is the other Apostles. o Why is Paul seemingly using a negative description of the other apostles? o Also in vs. 9 “who seemed to be pillars” o Paul was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Season Of Transition

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 7, 2008

Shows us what God has in store for us as we enter into a new year.

Can’t bring your old ways in a new day Mark 2:21 No man also seweth a piece of new cloth on an old garment: else the new piece that filled it up taketh away from the old, and the rent is made worse. Introduction This year God Is going to do phenomenal ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revisiting The Basics Series

Contributed by Paul Shafit on Jan 14, 2008

Spiritual blessings are the result of a life in Chris

Paul wrote the letter to the church and the faithful believers at Ephesus sometime after his third missionary journey during which he spent three years teaching and nurturing them in the things of God. Many believe wrote it from a Roman prison. Ephesus was a major Roman city in the area called Asia ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"You've Been Made Righteous” Series

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jan 16, 2008

This sermon looks into the life of an unlikely candidate to be used by God to show that God is not ashamed to identify with you or me.

Rachab: The Prototype of Salvation “You’ve Been Made Righteous” TEXT - Matthew 1:1-6 1 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. 2 Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren; 3 And Judas begat Phares and Zara of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-6

Denomination: Charismatic

God Empowers You

Contributed by Benny Anthony on May 29, 2007

This is a Chrysalis sermon that can be given to both boys and girls. The talk is about the empowering of God in our lives. There are various texts used throughout.

The word empower means to give authority to, to authorize, or to allow. So you can say that God allows, authorizes, or gives us the authority to live a Christ like life. Good morning, I’m Pastor Benny Anthony, and the title of this talk is “God Empowers You.” In the God Designed You talk we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17, Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Offer Of A Lifetime

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jun 11, 2007

The widow of Zarephath received a lifetime of grace from God, as offered to her by the prophet Elijah.

The Offer of a Lifetime I Kings 17:8-16 June 10, 2007 There was this fellow who was downtown to do some business. He was only in the building for a few minutes. When he came out he saw a police officer writing a parking ticket. He approached the officer and said, “Come on, how about giving a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Methodist

Where Always Is Heard An Encouraging Word

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 19, 2007

3 encouragements for Christians

Where Always Is Heard an Encouraging Word Acts 15:11-31 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - June 13, 2007 *Encouragement is such a wonderful thing. Mark Twain once said, “I can live for two months on one good compliment.” (1) *We all need encouragement, and believers, God wants ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

Saints Alive

Contributed by Bob Sprigg on Jun 26, 2007

God has made us alive in Christ!

Proposition: We know that we are valuable to God because He sent His Son to die for us. Interrogative: Why? I. To show us His love. (vvs. 1-6) II. To show us His Grace (vvs. 7-9) III. To show us His workmanship. (vs. 10) Intro: Jesus healed the little girl…Jesus healed Lazarus. What was different ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Agua Fresca Para Un Alma Deshidratada

Contributed by Josue Martinez on Mar 5, 2008

¿Cómo encontrar plena satisfacción en mi vida? ¿Cuál es el propósito de mi existencia? ¿Para qué estoy en este mundo? ¿Cuál será mi destino eterno?

AGUA FRESCA PARA UNA ALMA DESHIDRATADA Juan 4:1-14 (leerlo) ¿Alguna vez han tenido sed? No me refiero a una sed normal, como la que da cuando vamos a jugar un partido de futbol o básket-bol, no; me refiero a una sed extrema en la que tu lengua se pega al paladar, y los labios se pegan a los ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

In Him Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Mar 19, 2008

To see the benefits of being in Christ.

IN HIM Ephesians 1:9-14 My brothers and sisters there are certain buzz words that identifies certain institutions from the rest. In business the buzz words are portfolios and commodities. In the world of our young, it is being down, and a couple of other ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Higher Standard

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

The standard of holiness has never been lowered, and the need for grace never more seen.

A Higher Standard Matt. 5:20, 48 I’d like to be a track star. How cool would it be to stand before a roaring crowd that has stood to its feet because I set a new record in high jump! And I could do it, you know—if the record for high jump stood at two feet. Unfortunately for me, the record is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20-48

Denomination: Baptist

Religion Without Christ Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 7, 2008

Many today are teaching that Christ is only one way to God. This passage reminds us that religion without Christ is worthless.

Religion Without Christ Hebrews 6:1-3 Purpose: To call religious people to trust fully in Christ. Aim: I want the listener to be fully surrendered to the Gospel. INTRODUCTION: “Retro” styles are now in. Wikipedia defines “Retro” this way: “Retro is a term used to describe aspects of modern ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Victory In Christ Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 14, 2008

Paul’s wonderful theological truths on the Victorious Christian Life

VICTORY OVER SIN ROM. 6:1-5 Three buddies were discussing death and one asked the group: “What would you like people to say about you at your funeral?” One said: “He was a great humanitarian, who cared about his community.” Another said: “He was a great husband and father, who was an example for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-5