Sermons on The Spirit Of Grace:

Subversive Christianity Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Aug 30, 2020

This is Talk 1 in a 13 talk series from Colossians. Alternative philosophies, learning thankfulness, a letter to our church.

I’d like to read to you a letter written from prison written in 2004. From a father to a son …. “Hi my boy. Thankyou for coming to see me. It made me feel so good to see you that it hurt because I really do miss you. I am proud of you, Nolan. Please be good at school and listen to your mother, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Forgiveness Of Joseph

Contributed by Kimberly Belken on Aug 30, 2020

Though Joseph's brothers intended to harm him, God intended to work through their actions for good. Ultimately this truth allowed Joseph to forgive his brothers. Forgiveness may sometimes be a decision we have to make but we can do so trusting that God will work good through it.

Like last week, we have skipped ahead a few generations in Genesis to get to today’s reading. So to quickly summarize, Abraham, whose deep desire for a son we heard about in last week’s reading, fathered a son by the name of Isaac. Isaac was the father of two children, Esau and Jacob. Jacob or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:3-8, Genesis 37:12-22, Genesis 37:26-34, Genesis 50:15-21, Romans 8:28, Luke 6:35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Lutheran

Contact Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 23, 2022

Ladders are useful tools in our daily life. However, if you haven’t learned the “Ladder Lessons”, then you won’t take advantage of their ability to take us to new heights.

I. Introduction I know ladders are not uncommon or awe inspiring. They are simply an everyday tool that we use to reach heights that we would otherwise be unable to reach. So, there is nothing really mind blowing about that. However, because they are so common and because most of you have used a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:8, 1 Chronicles 23:28-31, 1 Peter 2:5, Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Rapture

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 24, 2022

The “Guinness World Book of Records” is fascinating to read for it contains records of all kinds of record setting events and accomplishments.

If a person’s name is in it, in most cases it is a very special honor for often it indicated exceptional skill or strength. For example... Illus: Some time ago some folks set out to break the record in standing the most dominos up in such a way that when a key domino was tripped all the rest ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-57

Denomination: Baptist

One Bride For Seven Brothers

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 2, 2022

This story is very important because in it Jesus confronted the great error that there will be marriage in Heaven and, by extension, that angels could ever have sex with humans. These two things are widely held even today.

ONE BRIDE FOR SEVEN BROTHERS Luke 20:27-40 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE GARLIC REMEDY 1. Soon after Bernard reached his 110th birthday, a Houston Chronicle reporter visited him looking for a story. "So, Bernard," asked the reporter, "to what do you think you owe your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-40

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Jesus, The Exclusive Savior”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Feb 24, 2021

The consensus- that some things were right others wrong is now replaced by a new "trinity": worship tolerance, celebrate diversity, praise pluralism, equity not equality. Woe to the man who dares speak against the New Trinity. A story: confession, a fable. John Stott, quote.

In Jesus Holy Name Lent II February 28, 2021 Text: Mark 8:27,29 Redeemer “Jesus, The Exclusive Savior” We live in a “postmodern” age. If that term is new to you, it simply means that we live in an age in which ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-29, Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Vaccination Application 2.0 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Feb 25, 2021

The social impact of gathering to eat together increases the trust between people and our effectiveness as heralds of the good news AND ACTS AS A BOOSTER TO PROTECT AGAINST SIN.

There are a couple of big questions on the minds of many people: Do I or don't I get the vaccination? And if I am going to get the vaccination, when? The question becomes more complex when a person is frail for one reason or another. Then there is the matter of believing in the science and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-33, Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let There Be Series

Contributed by Mathew Philip on Sep 7, 2020

God is the creator of not only laws of nature, but also social, moral and spiritual laws. Just like He did at the outset of creation, God uses the moral and spiritual laws to take the formless voids of our lives and gives them shape and brigtness by His light.

Many critics argue that the Bible story of creation is "geo" centric (centered around the earth). This is because of the wrong understanding of the creation story that God created the earth and built the sun, moon and stars around it. It gives an impression that everything revolved around ...read more

Denomination: Other

But God Gave The Increase Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Feb 10, 2020

We are tools in the Hands of God. We do nothing good in the eyes of God unless He is in it.

Throughout this series, we have looked at where God interjects, or otherwise interferes with the course of human events. Because if left up to our own ways and devices, we would flounder and fail. But God knows our hearts, and despite the wickedness of our hearts, God gave us Jesus, “while we were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

"god's Favor To The Faithful"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 15, 2020

God is a good God who loves to reward those who follow Him.

“Favor to the Faithful” February 16, 2020 Psalm 113 The very first memories I have are walking down an old dirt road, up in Northern Minnesota, with my mom and big brother. We were walking a mile or so to go see my Aunt, Mom’s sister. My family of five lived in a one room tar paper shack. As I ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

I Am Not Alone

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 5, 2022

Message about how God does not leave us alone.

Title: I am not alone Theme: To show that God will never leave us. We are never alone. Text: John 4:46 - 52 Note: Much of the thoughts and quotes came from Max Lucado’s book Never Alone John 4:46 So Jesus came again to Cana of Galilee where He had made the water wine. And there was a certain ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-52

Denomination: Church Of God

Expectation And Identity

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 3, 2021

This sermon illustrates how those on the crowd of Jesus's triumphant entry misunderstood the significance of the way He entered riding on a donkey.

EXPECTATION AND IDENTITY (Palm Sunday 2012) Text: Mark 11:1 – 11 Mark 11:1-11  And when they came nigh to Jerusalem, unto Bethphage and Bethany, at the mount of Olives, he sendeth forth two of his disciples,  (2)  And saith unto them, Go your way into the village over ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Are We On God's Team?

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 4, 2021

Jesus was concerned about the current generation of disciples then and every generation of disciples that would follow. That is why He prayed this prayer in John 17:20 – 26 with both a present tense and a future tense.

ARE WE ON GOD'S TEAM? (May 15, 2010) Text: John 17:20 – 26 Just recently there were many who celebrated in the National Day of Prayer. This was the 59th annual celebration of the National Day of Prayer. There were some who were opposed to the observance of this day. Keep ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: United Methodist

What Is The Truth About Abortion?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 5, 2021

For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. -Psalm 139:13

For you formed my inward parts; you knitted me together in my mother's womb. I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. My frame was not hidden from you, when I was being made in secret, intricately woven in the depths of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Salvation Army

Practicing The Reality Of The Christian Worldview: An Intellectually Coherent Lifestyle Methodology

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 5, 2021

A true worldview must make sense. If Christianity is actually the truth about everything, then we can and should be able to understand it in an intellectually coherent manner.

Let's look at a progression from worldview to practice, quickly running through seven areas of growth in understanding and faith practice. 1. Intellectual Coherence - A true worldview must make sense. If Christianity is actually the truth about everything, then we can and should be able to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:10-27

Denomination: Salvation Army