Sermons on The Grip Of Grace:

Living The Good Life

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 16, 2006

Live the good life.

LIVING THE GOOD LIFE Colossians 3.12-17 S: The good life – as God intended C: Resurrection Day Th: A People with Purpose Pr: LIVE THE GOOD LIFE. ?: What? What is good about the Christian life? KW: Characteristics TS: We will find in our study of Colossians 3.12-17 four characteristics we are ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17, 1 Corinthians 6:20, Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Baptist

"What Are You Going To Do When The Wind Ceases?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 17, 2006

Simple three point outline with a dynamic truth: 1. Saved by Grace. 2. Kept by Grace. 3. Motivated by Grace!

Title: "What are you going to do when the wind stops?" Introduction: On Wednesday nights at our Church, we have been studying the life and letters of Peter. Our text this past week was from Galations the second chapter. In this text, Paul rebukes Peter for not openly worshipping with the gentile ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Believe It Or Not...you're Rich Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 18, 2006

By God’s grace you have been richly blessed. This message examines the glorious riches of salvation.

Ephesians 1:1-2 (NLT) This letter is from Paul, chosen by God to be an apostle of Christ Jesus. It is written to God’s holy people in Ephesus, who are faithful followers of Christ Jesus. [2] May grace and peace be yours, sent to you from God our Father and Jesus Christ our Lord. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 2 - Recognized By His Word Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on May 7, 2006

Part 2 of our 40 Days with the Lord series we will examine how Jesus was only recognized by His Word.

40 Days with the Lord Part 2 – Recognized by His Word Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.tawasbaptist.org WELCOME SCRIPTURE REFERENCE John 20:10 – 18 Jesus Appears to Mary Magdalene “10 Then the disciples went back to their homes, 11 but Mary stood outside ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18

Denomination: Bible Church

Jesus, A True Friend, Chooses Us.

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 19, 2006

Sermon for the 6th Sunday of Easter, series B. In calling us "friends" Jesus discloses the how intimately God loves us, and gives us an example to emulate in our being friends to one another.

6th Sunday of Easter May 21,2006 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son, Jesus the Christ, to reveal your will and grace for our lives. He is our Lord and Savior, who gave his life ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Witness Protection Program

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jul 25, 2006

Witness protection is the process in which witnesses, such as those who testify in criminal trials, are protected against intimidation before their testimony or criminal retaliation after. God’s witness protection program never lost a case or had anyone

“God’s Witness Protection Program” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Opening: - We are living in what the Bible calls perilous times. Wrong is being called right and right is being called wrong. Homosexualism is running rampant, drug addictions are rising, and the very moral fiber of our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1, Ruth 3:5

Denomination: Apostolic

Great Expectations Part 1

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Aug 13, 2006

Looks at the challlange of legalism and grace.

"Great expectations." Introduction: A man once asked a friend why he never got married? "Looking for the perfect girl" was the reply. "Surely you’ve meet at least one girl that you wanted to marry?" "Yes once. She was the perfect girl in every way." "Well why didn’t you marry?" "Well she was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Have You Learned?

Contributed by Angela Smith on Aug 23, 2006

A Youth Sunday sermon that reaches out to both the young & the young at heart.

“What have you learned?” As we walk through life it is important that we know & understand that this, this space in time we call life: is actually a place to glean wisdom & understanding. It is a place where experience is an awesome teacher. Parents & adults, we are required to teach our ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Hokie Pokie

Contributed by Craig Smee on Aug 23, 2006

We often put our best foot forward and dont let the light of God shine into the shadows of who we really are.

Honour moms The Hokie Pokie… I sang this song when I was in play school and Kevin sings it today. Its all about putting your left foot in and your left foot out…. Its quite a silly song. But when it comes to our walk with God we do the same… But the song goes more like put your best foot in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:19-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Godly Leadership

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 23, 2006

Crisis had hit the church. This Gentile thing was getting out of control. Soon the church would be swarming with these "foreigners." What should we do?

Passage: Acts 11:1-18 Intro: In 1972, I had the opportunity to stand in front of the Berlin Wall PP Berlin Wall 1. This wall separated the people of West Berlin from the rest of East Germany, which was communist. 2. this piece of barbed wire is from that wall (I picked it up in 1972 PP ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Look Who's Coming To Dinner

Contributed by David Watters on Sep 5, 2006

We sometimes read the Scriptures at its surface level. It isn’t until we dig in and study that we find the riches hidden there. The Scripture where the Parisee invites Jesus to a Sabbath meal is rich in wisdom if we just search for it.

Sermon: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner Scripture: Luke 14: 1-14 Good morning… Once there was a dinner speaker who was in such a hurry to get to his engagement that when he arrived and sat down at the head table, he suddenly realized that he had forgotten his false teeth. Turning to the man next to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Secret Of Contentment

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 9, 2006

True contentment comes only through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ

The Secret of Contentment Philippians 4:10-13 July 16, 2006 Morning Service Introduction A wealthy employer once overheard one of his workers exclaim, "Oh if I only had a hundred dollars, I would be perfectly content." Knowing that his own money had not given him inner peace, he told her, "Since ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Destination Greatness

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 12, 2006

Due to His grace and peace towards us - we are positioned and destined for greatness

Destination Greatness Purpose: Confidently connecting people to God Mission: Grow confident passionate disciples who’ll make other disciples Vision: A church where no one is left to struggle alone Ephesians Series Theme: GOD’S FAMILY- DESTINED FOR GREATNESS Text: Ephesians 1:1-14 By Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Your Tomorrow Has Been Cancelled

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Sep 16, 2006

Everyday, unexpecting people receive this message: Your tomorrow has been cancelled! The fact is that everyone here....

Your Tomorrow Has Been Cancelled! Introduction: Earlier this week, an Australian icon who has touched the lives of many Americans, left home, boarded a boat and ventured out to the Great Barrier Reef with his camera crew in tow. Another marvelous adventure for Steve Irwin - the Crocodile Hunter. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Is That Your Problem? Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 18, 2006

We are all sinners, & God treats us like sinners; now, doesn’t that comfort your heart & give your peace?

Romans 2:11-17 God has no preferential treatment for one person over another. Acts 10:34-35; We are all sinners, & God treats us like sinners. Now, doesn’t that comfort your heart & give your peace? 1) The Law is what comdemns us all. • "The Law" means the Law of God, the Law of Moses, the Ten ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:11-17