Sermons on The Apostle Of Grace:

Glimpses Of Grace Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Mar 8, 2017

As Jesus ministered among men, He showed great love, grace, and compassion. Whether it was a private moment, or a very public moment, Jesus always responded in power and grace. He continues to meet our needs according to His gracious provision.

Glimpses of Grace Mark 1: 29-39 The rapid pace of events continues as we progress through Mark’s Gospel. Jesus and the disciples have left the synagogue and immediately entered the house of Simon Peter and Andrew, his brother. This would not be a leisurely afternoon. Upon arriving Jesus begins ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Baptist

"Seeking Grace" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 20, 2017

God works in each life to draw us to Himself.

Today, we're going to begin looking at the various aspects of God's Grace - Saving Grace; Sanctifying Grace; Sustaining Grace; Surpassing Grace; and Seeking Grace. Often, when we think of people coming to Christ, we speak of those who are "seekers." Indeed, many are looking for meaning, but they ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Saving Grace” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 25, 2017

We are saved by God's grace.

Last week, we looked at the first aspect of God's amazing grace - His seeking grace. We're drawn to Christ by God's grace and are saved through Christ by God's grace. Which brings us to a second aspect of God's amazing grace - His Saving Grace. (READ TEXT) Paul speaks about our salvation, which is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Sanctifying Grace" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 2, 2017

God calls us to live a life of purpose and peace by being set apart to be used by Him in this life as we progress toward Christ-likeness.

"It is God’s will that you should be sanctified." - 1 Thessalonians 4:3a (NIV) In the Bible, to sanctify something means to set it apart for special use by God. Likewise, to sanctify a person means the same thing - to make them set apart for special use by God. The fact is that God has a plan for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

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

Grace Alone Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 5, 2017

Luke 18:9-14 shows us that God's grace alone saves sinners.

Scripture During this fall, we are focusing our attention on the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. The Reformation began when an Augustinian monk named Martin Luther nailed Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg. His propositions sparked a debate that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Genesis Of Grace Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 13, 2017

This the first message in this series on grace. Today we look at the Genesis of Grace!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever done something to someone that you really wish you had not done? • Have you let someone down, caused them pain, hurt them in some way, or tore them down. • Maybe what happened was a quick flash of the temper, maybe that the time you were doing it, you were ok ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mountain Of Grace Series

Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 7, 2016

When we come to God we come to Him upon the basis of His overwhelming grace.

The title of this message solicits images in our minds of Jesus on the Cross on a mountain called Calvary and rightfully so because it was there that the fullness of God’s grace and mercy was poured out on mankind through the accomplishment of salvation. This morning, however, I would like ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

Surprised By Grace Series

Contributed by Jay Tigner on May 8, 2016

When God calls us to repentance it is a manifestation of His grace in our lives.

UNEXPECTED GOOD NEWS. Have you ever had something happen in your life that seemed really, really bad and unwanted at the moment but in hindsight that very thing you thought was really, really bad was exactly what you needed even though you did not want it at the time? More than that, because of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Grace At The Table Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 1, 2015

There can be debates an disagreements over who should or shouldn't be permitted to receive communion, but let's go back to the Last Supper to see who took part.

Grace at the Table It was the summer of 1980. I had just completed my first year of university and for the summer I volunteered with an organization called the Shantymen Christian Association, now referred to simply as SCA. In an article written for the Toronto Star in the 1970s the author wrote: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:17-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Cloud Of Grace

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

THE CLOUD OF GRACE

1 Kings 18:41-46, James 5:16-18 THE CLOUD OF GRACE Andrew Murray, "In relation to his people, God works only in answer to their prayer." "In prayer we change our natural strength for the supernatural strength of God." Dr. A. C.Dickson "When we depend upon organization, we get what organization ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Holiness

The Glory Of Grace

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

The Glory of Grace

Ezekiel 16:1-14 The Glory of Grace Grace Claims us - 1Cor 15:10 But by the grace of God I am what I am: Saves us, Eph. 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; Keeps us, 1 Pet. 1:5 Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

The Covenant Of Grace Series

Contributed by Peter Watts on Nov 10, 2015

The Psalmist writes this celebratory Psalms as a result of God's Covenant of Grace

Psalms 100 “The Covenant of Grace” When you know the truth about something even when lies are prevalent around you there is a certain confidence you walk in. People can make up all kinds of things to get you to think or act a certain way, but when you know the truth there is a freedom ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Scandal Of Grace Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 14, 2015

We celebrate the salvation of the thief on the cross, but it seems a little unfair. And that is the Scandal of Grace

They held his hands firmly against the un-planed timber and placed the rough iron spikes over the junction of his wrists. The roman centurion lifted the mall and drove the first spike home with one swing. The man bucked and twisted in agony as the metal pierced his wrist like white hot fire, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-42

Denomination: Wesleyan

Healing Grace Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 3, 2015

God brings healing at the point of greatest need.

Series: Amazing! “HEALING GRACE” PSALMS 103:1-5 Max Lucado tells a story about Chippie the parakeet. He says: Chippie never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ