Sermons on The Grip Of Grace:

Ruth Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 18, 2018

Ruth as a woman of faith

A. INTRODUCTION: FAITH DECISIONS DETERMINED RUTH’S FUTURE 1. Because Ruth was a Gentile, she was not under the “covering” of Israel. 2. Because Ruth was from Moab, she was under special condemnation. “No . . . Moabite or any of their descendants for ten generations may be admitted to the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

"Let Today Be The Day" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 21, 2014

God is faithful to forgive us but we have a tough time forgiving ourselves. This lesson will set you free.

The Ultimate Decision August 21, 2014 One evening I had the chance to meet with a man who was special forces in Vietnam. I was sharing the gospel with him and when I was done he looked at me and said , Not Me. I asked him politely why and he said, “ I have done the unforgivable”. In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9

Jephthah!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 6, 2014

God takes what’s in you and uses it for your advancement and the fulfillment of His purpose as in the case of Jephthah.

Jephthah! Judges 11:6”And they said to Jephthah, "Come and be our leader, that we may fight against the Ammonites." God takes what’s in you and uses it for your advancement and the fulfillment of His purpose as in the case of Jephthah who was considered as a riff raff; nevertheless, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Bewitched" Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

The bewitched believers in Galatia faced the danger of falling from the teaching of grace into the trap of legalism.

INTRODUCTION How many of you remember the sit-com “Bewitched” from the 1960s? When it debuted, ABC was a distant third to NBC and CBS, but the popularity of shows like the “Jetsons” and “Bewitched” moved ABC up to the same level to make the “big three ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It's Christmas!

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Dec 2, 2017

A look through the lectionary from the book of Luke as we celebrate the birth of Jesus.

It’s Christmas Luke 21:25-36 December 3, 2017 I’m having a difficult time realizing we’re in December. I’m not sure why, I think it happens to me every year. In January, you think about the fact that it’s another year, it’s going to last forever, and after 5 minutes, it seems the year is coming ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-36

Denomination: Baptist

"Christmas Meditation"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 21, 2017

A sermon about GRACE.

Christmas Meditation Luke 2:1-20 After reading through the Gospels and studying about the kind of companion Jesus was, and knowing what He taught about love for neighbors Mark Scandrette and his friend Joseph decided to try some experiments in radical openness to people. Riding the bus home ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Promised Son Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 22, 2018

Number 37 in our Genesis series. Dealing with Abraham offering Isaac, and how God provides.

The Promised Son Text: Genesis 21:1-21 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Well we’ve finally got to the fulfillment of the promise that God made to Abraham so long ago. And right off the bat we see an important lesson. It’s probably… I’d say… one of the most important things you can know about God. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Provides For His Own Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jan 22, 2018

Genesis part 51. God's provision

God Provides for His Own (Genesis Pt. 51) Text: Genesis 30:25-43 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) So Jacob’s now served his uncle Laban for 14 years, and he’s ready to get out of there and go back home. And when we look at this passage, we can see that the relationship between Jacob and Laban has ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:25-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"How Can I Know If I Am Saved?" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Sep 29, 2017

So we ask, how can I really know that I know that I know that I am truly saved? Is there really a more important question we can ask in life? 500 years ago people were asking the same question.

NAIL IT DOWN “How can I know if I am Saved?” Ephesians 2:1-9 There are many questions for most of us that we struggle with in the Christian life. Some of these questions sound like this... • Why do my prayers never seem to reach God? How can I know if he is even listening? OR • How can I know ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Why Jesus Is Hated Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 5, 2017

Are you ready for God to get the glory as you respond to His goodness and grace?

I wanted to apologize for something. I feel badly that I’ve let something slide. Many of you are no doubt wondering about it so I thought I better make it right. Pardon me for going a couple months without showing pictures of our grandson. Here’s a recent picture of Pip on a swing at a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Presence Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 1, 2017

Solomon built his temple. The worship at the temple by the people of God almost immediately needed to be reformed. Amos and other prophets called the people back to God. The reformation continued with Martin Luther and continues in the church today,

1 Kings 5:1-5; 8:1-13 “God’s Presence” INTRODUCTION “Reformed and Always Reforming” is a phrase that catches the spirit of our Reformation commemoration. We remember that five hundred years ago the Church had strayed away from the gospel of Jesus Christ. It had become deformed and, as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Another Feast In The Desert Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Nov 8, 2017

It is easy to see the Lord work in a mighty way and yet forget as soon as a similar situation comes along. The disciples witnessed Jesus feed a multitude, and yet when facing another multitude that needed fed, they doubted. We must walk by faith,

Another Feast in the Desert Mark 8: 1-9 In our text today we read of the second time our Lord miraculously fed thousands of people with a meager supply of food. Like the previous encounter, a multitude had followed Jesus and were in desperate need of a meal. They were in an isolated area, outside ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

So Thankful God Is In Control

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 12, 2017

It's like we say thanks, but no thanks. No wonder, there is so much drama in life... As soon as the thought of no thanks enters someone's mind, drama starts to be manufactured!

So thankful...God's in Control To trust or not to trust, that is the question, with a whole spectrum of possibilities, that is made between those to choices. One will give you sweet peace of mind, the other will cause you to worry, from worry to worry, your whole life through! TBS.(the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:31-33, Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Invite Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

So many wonderful things happen when we invite Jesus into the routines of our lives:

Invite Luke 5:1-11 Wonderful things happen when we invite Jesus into the routines of our lives: 1. Jesus uses our routines for His higher purposes 2. We get a fresh glimpse of who He is Confronted with the wonder of God, we more clearly see our own frail and flawed humanity Being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be Hoodwinked - Salvation Is A Gift Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 16, 2013

In this section of Galatians, Paul continues to explain why we are saved by grace through faith and not by works.

Introduction A. The story is told of a Sunday School teacher who was trying to help her kindergarten students learn about what saves us. 1. She asked the class, “If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale, and gave all my money to the church, would that get me into heaven?” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ