Sermons on Sufficiency:

What Is A Reformed Evangelical?

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jun 22, 2014

This massage was preached on the Sunday Sovereign Grace Family Church was affirming the decision of the Elders to join the Fellowship of Independent Reformed Evangelicals.

Today is an historic for Sovereign Grace Family Church. This church has been in existence for over half a century. We began as Forest Christian Church in a different building and a different time in history. Throughout the years, the denomination we were formally associated with became ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Your Empty This Easter? Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 3, 2013

This Easter message is an opportunity to present the gospel by asking the question concerning what is your "empty" the Easter -- an empty heart, an empty cross, or an empty tomb.

WHAT IS YOUR EMPTY THIS EASTER? OPENING ILLUSTRATION: AFTER THE SERVICE, WHEN WE GET HOME, WE WILL EVENTUALLY HAVE AN EASTER EGG HUT FOR MY GRANDSON. NOW, PREVIOUS TO THIS EVENT, I TOOK GREAT JOY IN HIDING THE EASTER BASKETS FOR OUR KIDS. I HAD A SIMPLE RULE; AS THEY GOT OLDER THE HIDING PLACES ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Trouble

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 4, 2007

This sermon from The Exchanged Life perspective attempts to assist the believer in coming to a point of trust in Christ as Savior, Lord and Life through suffering thus ultimately being set free from Self.

All of us encounter trouble from time to time in our lives. Sometimes the trials and tribulations come as a test. Sometimes they come for the glory of God. And sometimes they come as a way of bringing us to the end of our Self, of depending on our abilities and of depending on our own resources ...read more

Scripture: John 16:17-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Almighty

Contributed by Donato Solano on Aug 4, 2006

EL Shaddai is the [only] God that we can bank on. We will not go wrong with Him.

INTRODUCTION Which God Are You Banking On? One day a brother was in a strange part of town and in somewhat of a rush. He needed to get some money from his bank, so he obtained directions to one of its branches-one he had never been to before. The brother followed the advice, and sure enough there ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:8

Denomination: Baptist

Weakness, Power And Grace Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 22, 2003

Where do you have the hardest time standing up for Jesus? In your weakest point, God offers grace and the strength of his power.

2 Corinthians 12 As we are nearing the end of this letter to the Corinthians we see another golden principle of the Christian faith. Jesus said, “My grace is sufficient.” And, “My power is made perfect in weakness.” Paul was granted something rare. He saw and heard heavenly, inexpressible ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Must I Go Through This?

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Apr 29, 2003

Are you a born-again, Bible believing Christian? Are you suffering from a physical ailment? What’s wrong with you? Don’t you have any faith? If you really had faith, couldn’t you just "claim the victory " and rebuke the demons causing the disease or

Why Must I Go Through This? II Corinthians 12:7-10 Radio Message for May 2003 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 7 And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Believe On The Lord Jesus Christ?

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 5, 2006

To accept the WORDS of Jesus To appropriate the WORK of Jesus To appreciate the WORTH of Jesus

Acts 16:30,31 What Does It Mean To Believe On The Lord Jesus Christ? What is the determining factor in salvation? Exactly what does a person have to do to be saved. The Bible does not leave us in the dark! In Acts 16 the Philippian jailor asked Paul and Silas , “Sirs, what must I do to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

How To Enjoy The Rest Of Your Life

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 1, 2008

The Secret of a Satisfying Life

How to Enjoy the Rest of Your Life 1 Th 2:4-10 Philippians 4:11-12 ".. I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances. I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation..." • One hundred years ago ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible Is Our Ultimate Authority Series

Contributed by Ed Groover on Aug 27, 2007

God’s Word must govern everything we think and do.

The Bible is Our Ultimate Authority Series: First Things 2 Timothy 3:16-17 NKJV All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, (17) that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Two Fishing Experiences

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 1, 2007

After 3 1/2 years they are back at the same fishing hole and with the same results.

Simple Truths from Peter’s Fishing Adventures Luke 5:1-11 John 21:1-14 We have almost identical details in these two passages. Both events take place on the Sea of Galilee or called the Sea of Tiberias or the lake of Gennesaret (these different names describe the same place but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Christ Credit For The Incredible

Contributed by Richard A. Bradley on May 3, 2012

When what we have is not enough Christ will take what we have, if we give it to Him, and make the incredible possible.

GIVING CHRIST CREDIT FOR THE INCREDIBLE John 6:1-14 1 After these things Jesus went over the Sea of Galilee, which is the Sea of Tiberias. 2 Then a great multitude followed Him, because they saw His signs which He performed on those who were diseased. 3 And Jesus went up on the mountain, and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Great Gain

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 3, 2013

To show that great gain is only two things, master of these two things will go a long, long way for all of us.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have great gain? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that great gain is only two things, master of these two things will go a long, long way for all of us. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 6:6 (Amplified Bible) [And it is, indeed, a source of immense profit, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Experiencing Grace

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 15, 2016

Paul’s life example ought to give us incredible encouragement to God’s power. We must submit under the GRACE of Christ before we can ever really live and must see ourselves for who we are before we can experience freedom.

Experiencing Grace 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 Introduction - This morning, I’d like to discuss a word that is used often in church - It is a word that has several meanings to several, but the same beginnings - Jesus suffered and died to bring this entire creation the GRACE of God - For the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

By Grace Alone Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 2, 2017

Grace refers to God lavishing us with free gifts, His undeserved and unearned favor. His gifts include salvation, forgiveness of sins, endurance, strengthening and encouragement, the virtues he develops in us, and a host of other gracious gifts.

By Grace Alone (Romans 11:6, 4:16, Ephesians 2:8-9) 1. There is a joke on the net that makes a good point about salvation by grace. A man dies and goes to heaven. The admittance angel meets him at the pearly gates. The angel says, "Here's how it works. You need 100 points to make it into heaven. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Matthew 5:44-45

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mold Me And Make Me Sermon Iii: . . . With A New Appreciation For God's Grace Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jul 25, 2020

When seeking to do God's Will on earth as it is done in Heaven, mature Christians realize that only by God's grace are we saved and that also it is only by God's grace that we are empowered to serve Him to the best of our ability.

MOLD ME AND MAKE ME AFTER THY WILL . . . WITH A NEW APPRECIATION FOR THE GIFT OF GOD’S GRACE So thrilled was he by his new appreciation for the gift of God’s grace that Dwight L. Moody left his study ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10