Sermons on Story Of Grace:

The Untouchables

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 16, 2003

Sermon on human condition and God’s grace

December 29, 2001 I. Introduction A. Current news about India 1. Ongoing conflict with the neighbouring nation of Pakistan 2. Masked gunmen stormed Indian parliament B. Religions in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Adventist

The Gratitude Glossary

Contributed by James Jackson on Nov 24, 2020

What languages around the world can teach us about biblical thanksgiving.

The Gratitude Glossary Genesis 6-9 Good morning! Please turn in your Bibles to Genesis chapter 6. This morning’s message is called “The Gratitude Glossary.” You guys know what a glossary is, right? It’s basically a list of words that are relevant to a particular subject or hobby. Every hobby or ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Outline And Prophecies

Contributed by Jenny Franklin on Dec 7, 2020

Where can I find the pieces to build the Christmas story and the prophecies associated with it? Right Here!

The CHRISTMAS OUTLINE Angel Brings News to Mary Luke 1:26-38 Mary Visited Elisabeth Luke 1:39-45 Mary Praised the Lord. Luke 1:46-55 Mary Returned Home Luke 1:56 News for Joseph Matthew 1:18-25 Birth of Jesus Luke ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14, Micah 5:2, Jeremiah 31:15, Hosea 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Thirst-Quencher Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 27, 2025

Jesus meets us in our deepest thirst, heals our shame, fills our emptiness with living water, and transforms us into storytellers of grace.

WHEN THE WELL FINALLY DRIES Most of us carry a thirst we don’t mention out loud. We keep going through the motions, juggle responsibilities, stay productive, and hope nobody notices the cracks in our souls. Sometimes we hide those cracks even from ourselves. This woman did. She kept walking to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26, Isaiah 55:1, Psalm 63:1, John 7:37-38, Revelation 22:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Your Truth, My Truth, The Truth

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 2, 2025

Truth is not a viewpoint or a feeling but a Person—Jesus—calling us from self-made versions to surrender, freedom, and transforming grace.

ITRODUCTION — TRUTH IN A WORLD OF VERSIONS We live in a strange generation—one that has replaced reality with versions of reality. If you’ve noticed, we no longer speak about truth the way Scripture does. We speak in smaller, softer, more flexible categories: “Your truth.” “My truth.” “Live your ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, John 8:32, John 18:37, Luke 23:40-43, Psalm 119:160  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

What's On Your Tree?

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Feb 24, 2016

Theme: Repentance and Transformation leading to Bearing Life Giving Fruit for Christ - being more than just Church - but a Church that bears life giving fruit - fruit that a sin broken world needs and desires

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9; Psalms 63:1-8 and Isaiah 55:1-9 Theme: Repentance and Transformation leading to Bearing Life Giving Fruit for Christ Proposition: In Luke 13:1-9 we find the Parable of the Barren Tree. Jesus speaks of an 1. Inspection and an Indictment 2. An Intercession and an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Nazarene

When Religion Collides With Revelation

Contributed by David Dunn on Dec 8, 2025

Cain and Abel reveal two spiritual systems: self-made religion or grace-filled revelation. God accepts only the worship shaped by surrender to His revealed way.

Some of the most defining moments in Scripture arrive without fanfare. No thunder. No angels. No miracles that split seas or shake mountains. Just a simple scene, described with almost startling brevity, that quietly reveals the inner architecture of the human heart. The story of Cain and Abel in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:3-7, Hebrews 11:4, 1 John 3:12, Hebrews 12:24, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Kernel Of Wheat

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 13, 2016

Grow in the grace and power of God requires surrender.

Kernel of Wheat (John 12:24 KJV) Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit, 25 He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-26

The New Wine Of Christ Series

Contributed by Joel Preston on Mar 22, 2012

Jesus came to bring joy, new life & grace!!

The Gospel of Mark #6 – “The New Wine of Christ” Mark 2:18-22 Intro – 1. Have you ever known people who are polarizing figures? (you either love or hate them) 2. Examples may be politicians, musicians, actors, sports figures or even whole teams. 3. ILL – Tim ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"god Is Faithful" (4th In The Series)

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 14, 2021

The Faithfulness of God...can become reality as a fruit of the Spirit in our lives if we keep in step with His Spirit. Illustration. Hosea demonstrated God's faithfulness. Abraham, Joseph, David experienced Gods' faithfulness. Faithfulness is a character trait that can grow.

In Jesus Holy Name October 17, 2021 Text: Galatians 5:22-23 “God is Faithful” 4th in the series Let me tell you a true but sad story about faithfulness. His name is not important at the moment. He fell in love with a beautiful girl. They got married. He ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Lutheran

The Long Walk Home

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 23, 2025

Jesus fulfilled Israel’s Exodus so we could live it—redeemed from bondage, guided by grace, and walking home toward eternal rest.

INTRODUCTION — A Song and a Hunger There’s a singer named Neil Diamond who once said that every song he writes is really about one thing — the journey home. He didn’t mean a street address; he meant that deep pull inside every human heart to return to where you truly belong. Maybe that’s why so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:31, Exodus 14:13-31, John 6:32-35, Hebrews 4:9-11, Revelation 15:2-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

As The World Turns

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025

When God stops the spin of our deception, He exposes our sin not to shame us, but to restore us through grace and truth.

Introduction — David’s World Tilts God used a prophet to expose David. Thankfully, that’ll never happen to me… right? God created beauty—and I love beauty. I did it in love. Love covers a multitude of mistakes, doesn’t it? God brought us together. She was lonely. That’s how it begins. Inch by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-4, Romans 2:4, 1 John 2:9, Luke 15:17-24

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Farewell Address -- Kissing Frogs

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 15, 2018

Farewell Address at dinner by the Parish for my wife Lee and I. It has some humor yet I believe it touches the heart of who we are called to be in Christ. At the end I passed out 125 Red Wax Lips and and 125 signs that state "I Kiss Frogs" with a picture of a frog with big red lips.

It just wouldn't feel right ... if I didn't begin with ... a story. And at the end of the story ... there is a little surprise ... that just might require a group picture. Well ... This short discourse is called ... "Kissing Frogs" Ever feel like a Frog? Frogs feel slow, ... low, ... ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-5

Denomination: Anglican

Pitfall Of Pietism Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 26, 2011

We must rely on grace alone, through faith alone. Works fail, grace produces Christ life in us.

Introduction The title of this message out of Romans chapter 3 is “The Pitfall of Pietism.” For the sake of clarity and sharp delivery of this message, allow me to offer a working definition of what I mean by pietism. According to the Evangelical Dictionary of Theology pietism is: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-28

Denomination: Christian Church

A Most Unlikely Woman Rahab Series

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Nov 12, 2017

God is no respecter of person. He can use the most ill-repute to accomplish His works. Rahab is one of such that demonstrated a living faith and courage in the midst of fear.

The Unlikely Woman Rahab Text: Hebrew 11:30-35 Message: A Woman of True Faith Further Reading: Joshua 2: 6: The bible cannot be read without coming across the story of many godly and ungodly women ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-31, Joshua 2:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational