Sermons on The Grip Of Grace:

Obstacles To Grace Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 22, 2005

This is my fifth of the five clergy talks that are given on Grace in the Walk to Emmaus Ministry. It is on Obstacles to Grace or Overcoming Sin.

Obstacles to Grace --Romans 5:12-21 (Verse 20, Primary Text) I’ve been a runner since the summer of 1968 when I began the original Kenneth Cooper Aerobics program. In September of 1978 I was inspired by the late Jim Fixx, author of The Complete Book of Running with whom it was a joy to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-22, Romans 5:21-22

Denomination: Methodist

Greed And Grace

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

Dealing with a right perspective of things

“Greed and Grace” Matthew 20 1/11/98 INTRO: As I have started out the new year, I have set a goal for myself. I mentioned to you that I encouraged each of you to read the Bible through this year. For myself, I am going to try to read the Bible through four times this year, once each quarter. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace Giving Series

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 31, 2006

This is a message taken from the author’s book entitled, "Christian Stewardship".

GRACE GIVING II Corinthians 8:1-15 INTRODUCTION: This portion of Scripture describes the grace giver. The grace giver gives with Christ Jesus in mind. Every gift that Christ Jesus has given us has been a gift of Grace. We deserve nothing any better. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Means Of Grace

Contributed by Brian William on Nov 10, 2005

Sometimes we experience God’s love directly. But other times, we receive God’s love *through* things like prayer, reading the Bible, and Holy Communion

[This was from a sermon series I preached based on the sermons of the founder of Methodism, John Wesley. While the illustrations and language are updated, many of the concepts and ideas, as well as the general structure and message of the sermon, are taken directly from Wesley’s sermon entitled ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-47

Denomination: Methodist

The Miracle Of Grace Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 13, 2005

In the Christmas Story we read of God’s grace--God’s power and love--revealed not only in the birth, but in the historical setting and the struggles of Mary and Joseph

Luke 2:1-14 “The Miracle of Grace” INTRODUCTION The story of Jesus’ birth is perhaps one of the most well-known and recognized stories in the world. In this tale of God’s gift of his son to all humankind, we hear the good news of God’s love and see the ultimate expression of God’s grace. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Grace Exposed

Contributed by William Lindsey on Dec 14, 2005

The work of the Holy Spirit as discribed by Jesus in john 16:8-11

Title: Grace Exposed MAIN TEXT: John 16: 8 And when he comes, he will prove the world wrong about sin and righteousness and judgment: 9 about sin, because they do not believe in me; 10 about righteousness, because I am going to the Father and you will see me no longer; 11 about judgment, because ...read more

Scripture: John 16:8-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Grace Of Giving Series

Contributed by Rick Bartosik on Dec 16, 2005

Grace has symptoms. When we have genuinely experienced God’s grace in Christ we become generous givers.

“The Grace of Giving” II Corinthians 8:1-15 Mililani Community Church September 18, 2005 Pastor Rick Bartosik OUTLINE When the subject of stewardship is mentioned, some people immediately think of tithing. There is nothing wrong with tithing. Tithing was the Old Testament way of giving. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Amazing Grace +

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 22, 2004

This message compares the simple beauty of grace with the futile attempt to "behave" our way to perfection.

AMAZING GRACE PLUS “WHAT A GOOD BOY AM I” (AN ORIGINAL SERMON BY ED SKIDMORE) MAY 26, 2002) TEXT: Mark 10:17 - 22 SCRIPTURE READING: Mark 10:17 - 22 INTRODUCTION: Little Jack Horner Sat in a corner, Eating a Christmas pie; He put in his thumb, And pulled out a plum, And said, What a good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Of Grace Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

God’s grace

GOD OF GRACE In his book ‘The Ragamuffin Gospel’, Brennan Manning tells the following true story. One night in January 1935 the mayor of New York, Fiorlla LaGuardia, turned up at one of the courts in a poorer area of the city. It was during the Great Depression and a woman was brought before the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Grabbed By Grace

Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 26, 2004

To be a successful Christian we must allow the Grace of God to run its course in our inner life. When that happens then we can become an effective believer in our outer life- in how we represent the Lord to others.

Grabbed By Grace II Samuel 9 Can you recall an event in your life that clearly demonstrated the incredible life changing Grace of God? Do you remember this story? *30 year old prisoner had committed murder in a robbery *Sentenced to die – alone, no friends, no family that ever visited *Angry ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grounded In Grace Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 27, 2004

I mentioned at the beginning that sometimes these passages relate to other passages in the future. I believe in this passage of 2 Samuel 9, we have a picture of how God treats us in His grace.

¡°Grounding Yourself in Grace¡± 2 Samuel 9:1-13 INTRODUCTION Many times in the Bible we can read stories and events and relate them to later stories and later events. There are parallels in the Old Testament that speak of Jesus Christ in the New Testament. I believe it is part of the Bible being ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

By Law Or By Grace

Contributed by Richard White on Apr 30, 2004

Do we have a form of religion or a real relationship.

By Law or By Grace Romans 2:17-29 The Jews were very strict in keeping their rituals and ceremonies. They had a form of religiosity, but lacked faith in God. They were faithful to their teachings but not forgiven of their sins, they were religious but lost. We know many like that today, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29, Matthew 15:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Grace Of Christ

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jun 7, 2004

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 6 Jesus forgives a woman’s sin

2nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 6 Luke 7:36-8:3 "The Grace of Christ   "One of the Pharisees asked him to eat with him, and he went into the Pharisee’s house, and took his place at table. And behold, a woman of the city, who was a sinner, when she learned that he was at table in the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Amazing Grace

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jun 16, 2004

How can we describe Amazing Grace,The Spirit, The Son and The Father.See us thru the other side.

Amazing Grace What is Amazing Grace, where does it come from and how do we receive? . Appropriately, the free unmerited love and favor of God, the spring and source of all the benefits men receive from him. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Art Of Grace

Contributed by Wann Fanwar on Mar 6, 2003

This sermon is based on the story of the woman caught in adultery recorded in John’s Gospel. The idea behind the sermon is that the way Jesus handled that situation illustrates how grace works and sets the tone for how believers ought to treat one another

THE ART OF GRACE John 7:53-8:11 At a meeting of church professionals, several issues were discussed, especially as these issues impinged upon the church’s ability to govern itself. One of the issues concerned gender relations and the propriety or impropriety of sexual relationships. A pastor in ...read more

Denomination: Adventist