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God's Grace Is Not A License To Sin

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Sep 4, 2013

Just because we're saved by grace, that doesn't give us a license to sin. In this lesson we'll expound upon Paul's words in Romans 6:1, "Shall we continue to sin that grace may abound?"

“What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound?” Romans 6:1 On the surface it seems strange that anyone, especially Christians, would think that it would be okay to continue to sin so that God’s grace may abound toward us. Yet, it seems that was the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-23

Denomination: *other

Too Graced To Be Two-Faced Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

THE ART OF STUMBLING When Peter’s behavior didn’t line up with the gospel, Paul confronted him publicly.

INTRODUCTION Someone sent me a list of popular sayings third graders were asked to complete. Their surprise endings made me smile. 1. Better safe than punch a fifth grader. 2. Strike while the bug is close. 3. It’s always darkest before Daylight Savings Time. 4. Don’t bite the hand ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Under The Law Or Grace?

Contributed by Bill Naugle on Jul 7, 2011

This is the whole purpose of Grace - we get love and blessings when you do wrong instead of punishment.

How Do You Know If You Are Under The Law Or Under Grace? Rom 6:14 For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace. When sin has power over you then you are under the law. When you are living a Godly life then you are under Grace. Tts 2:11 For the grace of God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:14

God's Grace For Our Failure

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011

Peter was going to fall right on his face, though he was sure he would not. But grace abounds!

Passage: Matthew 26:31-35 Intro: There is an unforgettable scene in “Saving Private Ryan” 1. climatic battle for a bridge, at the top of a set of black stairs, two soldiers locked in hand to hand combat PP Upham on the stairs 2. he is unable to force himself to go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Grace At Home -- Part 2 Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 17, 2011

If we want God’s grace to transform our marriages, then we must submit to our wives; we must understand them; and we must value them so that our prayers are not cut off.

Mrs. Foster, a teacher at the grade-school in Auburn, Washington, had a frustrating day with one of her first-grade boys. “You’ve been doing irritating things all day today. These things are some of my pet peeves,” she said sternly. “Do you know what a pet peeve is?” The young boy shook his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Grace And Our Daily Behavior Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jun 21, 2011

Our behavior matters, and it should always reflect the unity and hope we have in Christ.

Romans 15:1-13 Introduction: A. What affect do you think your behavior has on those you encounter: a lot, none or a little? B. We can break this down farther. Does the affect of the behavior change if the person knows you? C. We can even take it a step farther. Does the affect of the behavior ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

"The Fall; The Grace; The Love"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 21, 2013

A sermon about sin, and God's love and mercy.

"The Fall; The Grace; The Love" Genesis 3:1-24 Romans 8:1, 28, 31-32, 35, 37-39 (After Reading the Scripture show clip from The Twilight Zone: The Howling Man 19:22-21:51) "I didn't believe you." "I saw him and didn't recognize him." "That is man's weakness and Satan's strength." In 2 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: United Methodist

The Transition From Sin To Grace Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 1, 2013

This is the first message from a series over Romans 6-11. This series examines the new live we have under God's grace. This message looks at how God moves us from a life under sin to a new life under grace.

In the first five chapters of the letter, Paul presented a picture of our position before God. Although the picture was quite dismal, he let us know that there was hope for our situation to be changed. Through Jesus’ sacrificial death on the cross, God extended His grace allowing us an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace Of God Does To Us

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 9, 2013

To show and enumerate what does GOD's Grace can do for us.

I. EXORDIUM: What does GOD's Grace does to us? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show and enumerate what does GOD's Grace can do for us. IV. TEXT: Titus 2:12 (Amplified Bible) It has trained us to reject and renounce all ungodliness (irreligion) and worldly (passionate) ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Day An Outcast Found Grace Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Feb 18, 2019

A sermon examining God's great grace.

The Day An Outcast Found Grace Ruth 2:1-3 Dr. Don Bartlette is a Native American who was born in North Dakota in the 1930's. Dr. Bartlette was born with cleft palate. As a result of his facial deformity he struggled with a severe speech impediment. Not only did he grow up in poverty, his ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God's Grace And Our Faith

Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 26, 2015

Grace is God's role in His plan for man. Faith is Man's responsibility. This lesson examines how each of these roles function in man's redemption, salvation and relationship with God.

God's Grace and Our Faith As I travel across this nation working in various places, I meet a lot of people who claim Jesus Christ as their savior and when you engage them in conversation about their beliefs, they have this notion that grace and faith are the tickets to heaven and in a sense they ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grace Wins Every Time

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Mar 5, 2021

Grace delivered victory at the cross and Grace has been winning ever since, for everyone willing to embrace and accept the gift of Grace!

Grace Wins Every Time As I sit here this morning pondering what I have witnessed in the last 48 hours. The main thought resonating most with my spirit, are the words to an old hymn of the church. My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus blood and righteousness. I dare not trust the sweetest ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12, Romans 13:1, John 14:27, Joshua 24:15, Romans 5:15-21, Hebrews 13:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace, Mercy & Peace

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 12, 2021

This message is about grace, mercy and peace. When we give or receive grace and mercy, peace will always follow. Likewise, we will never truly have peace without the giving and receiving of grace and mercy.

Grace, Mercy and Peace Scripture: Ephesians 4:32; Romans 1:7; First Corinthians 1:2-3; Philippians 1:2 Ephesians 4:32 says, “And be you kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake has forgiven you.” The words kind, tenderhearted (compassionate) ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:32, Romans 1:7, 1 Corinthians 1:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

10 Grace - A License To Sin? Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on May 17, 2021

This is the 10th of 30 studies on the Book of Romans

Romans 6:1-4 “What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin that grace may abound? 2 Certainly not! How shall we who died to sin live any longer in it? 3 Or do you not know that as many of us as were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death? 4 Therefore we were buried with Him ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grace At Home -- Part 2 Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 19, 2021

If you want God’s grace to transform your marriage, then submit to your wife; understand her; and value her so you can keep talking to God, because you’re going to need all the help you can get.

Mrs. Foster, a teacher at the grade-school in Auburn, Washington, had a frustrating day with one of her first-grade boys. “You've been doing irritating things all day today. These things are some of my pet peeves,” she said sternly. “Do you know what a pet peeve is?” The young boy shook his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7, James 3:16, Ephesians 5:25

Denomination: Evangelical Free