Sermons on The Grip Of Grace:

Grace And Faith Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 7, 2011

Our faith in God will result in us thanking God for our Christian friends and in sharing God's love with others.

Grace And Faith Romans 1:8-9 In what do you place your faith in each day? Spouse, car, cell phone, CD player, television, internet. The faith we put in such as the above mentioned is quite different than the faith Paul speaks of. Paul’s Definition Of Faith The faith of those in the Roman ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Matter Of Grace

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 9, 2011

We are saved by grace through faith.

A Matter of Grace January 17, 2010 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We are saved by grace through faith. Focus Passage: Romans 5:18-6:4 Supplemental Passage: Ephesians 2:8-9 Introduction: When Billy Graham was driving through a small southern town, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Identity Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 22, 2011

Other than our faith, there is nothing we can appeal to in an effort to merit God’s favor.

Grace And Identity Romans 2:25-3:8 I. Paul Defines A True Jew A. Did the Jews have special privileges others did not have? Do they now? Where does the modern day Christian fall in this scheme? 1. The Jews did have special privileges. 2. God gave his Law to them; he called them as his special ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Prisoner Of Grace Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 23, 2011

Let’s take a look at God’s amazing grace that transforms lives. Grace has been defined as God’s unmerited favor—the full expression of His mercy and love. Let’s allow Paul to show us the ABC’s of grace in an unexpected way. By grace we are ARRESTED, BOUND

LIVING IN CHRIST – Prisoner of Grace  Ephesians 3:1-13 NIV 1 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— 2 Surely you have heard about the administration of God's grace that was given to me for you, 3 that is, the mystery made known to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grace And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 24, 2011

Our deadly fall into sin-with all its consequences, is counteracted by the sacrifice of Christ which brought forgiveness.

Grace And Forgiveness Romans 3:23-25 I. God’s Forgiveness of Sin Through Christ A. The Universality of Sin (v. 23) 1. Paul’s idea about sin is made quite plain in this verse: all have sinned. 2. It is the human tendency not only to excuse our sin but also to compare and classify ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And The Cross Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 30, 2011

The cross is the divine vindication of the righteousness of God and demonstrates his willingness to go to the uttermost limit to secure our forgiveness.

Grace And The Cross Romans 3:25-31 I. God’s Fairness in Punishment (vv. 25-26) A. Is it right for God to punish sinners? Questions to consider. 1. According to the Bible, the punishment of hell is eternal. Is it just to require someone to burn forever for sins committed within only a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Rituals Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 31, 2011

While our rituals and ceremonies testify of our faith, they are not the source of our faith.

Grace And Rituals Romans 4:1-11 I. Abraham’s Faith (vv. 1-3) A. Paul’s continual discussion that salvation is by neither works nor heritage or through the Law. 1. It may appear Paul belabors this point, but establishing a proper foundation for how salvation is attained is just as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Heritage Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 1, 2011

God’s grace is not earned but is a free gift given to those who ask, and more importantly, it is the only way we can come to Christ.

Grace And Heritage Romans 4:11-16 I. Our Spiritual Heritage (v. 11) A. Family heritage is important. 1. I have heard many from the older generation tell of how they no longer have family reunions or of how many from the younger generation no longer attend the reunions. 2. We no longer have family ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Availability Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Apr 5, 2011

When we trust in Christ, God takes the righteousness of his Son and applies it to our account.

Grace And Availability Romans 4:17-25 I. Justified By Faith A. Abraham’s example of justification by faith. (v. 17) 1. As already mentioned, Abraham was not justified by circumcision or by obedience to the Law given to Moses. 2. He lived long before the law was given, and Paul has already ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 25, 2011

After 4 weeks talking about anger, we will dive into what forgiveness means.

Amazing Grace January 31, 2010 Eight people entered a glass enclosed biosphere in September 1991, in Tucson, Arizona. Four men and 4 women volunteered for a 2 year experiment of isolation. All were scientists and had undergone intense psychological evaluations. Yet, within months, the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Is Superior Series

Contributed by Bob Gillchrest on Jan 28, 2011

Paul is frustrated by the Galatians and asks five pointed questions about their salvation.

Everyone gets frustrated at one time or another. When was the last time you were frustrated? I get frustrated with those non-human telephone answering machines. Do you? I really get frustrated with Cox cable’s answering service. I would always rather speak to a human being than a machine - ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Glory And Grace Series

Contributed by John Harvey on May 15, 2008

The outcome of God’s grace is the celebration of God’s glory.

“Glory and Grace” May 4, 2008 God: This week, we are looking at a section of scripture that begins a series of encounters Jesus has with the religious leaders of his day. There are five events that Mark records that do not necessarily happen in chronological order, but that are placed together to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Throne Of Grace Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 22, 2008

We see a brand new Christian and we never tell them how to embrace the grace of God as their own on a daily basis. Why is that?? Maybe it is because we aren’t really all that certain of how to do it either!

Embracing Grace – Part 4 – The Throne of Grace I went on a retreat with our Deacons this week. We had a good time of fellowship, food and friendship. We prayed together and we studied the bible together and we talked about God’s grace. I think some of today’s sermon will reflect those ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Abounding Grace Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jun 1, 2008

Abounding grace means dead to sin and alive to Christ. But what does it no mean to be dead to sin? And what are we to do as a result of this abounding grace in our llives?

ROM 6:1 -23 GRACE ABOUNDS IN CHRIST LAST WEEK WE SAW THAT PAUL HAD TAKEN US THROUGH OUR ANCESTRY AND HAD SHOWN US ALL THAT WE WERE EITHER IN ADAM OR IN CHRIST THAT IN ADAM CAME SIN AND DEATH REIGN IN CHRIST GRACE AND ABUNDANT ETERNAL LIFE REIGN ... WE ALSO SAW THAT WHEN SIN INCREASES ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 8, 2011

This is a Hymnology Sermon Series teaching the stories behind some of the most beloved hymns found in our hymnals.

(Facts compiled from “52 Hymn Stories Dramatized,” and “Living Stories of Famous Hymns,” as well as extensive internet search. It is presented with two people interacting back and forth. The video used for this sermon can be purchased at bluefishtv.) John 9:18-25 18 The Jews still did not ...read more

Scripture: John 9:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed