Sermons on Toby Mac:

The Way Of Grace & Peace Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 17, 2020

In his salutation, Paul presents the dual resources of Grace & Peace through 1) The dual source of his apostolic authority (Eph.1:1a), 2) A dual description of believers (Eph.1:1b), 3) A dual blessing for believers (Ephesians 1:2a), and 4) The dual source of those blessings (Eph. 1:2b).

Ephesians 1:1-2 [1:1] Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ Jesus) [2]Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. (ESV) If there is a common factor of many quarantined in their homes during this ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-2

Denomination: Other

Hope Springs Eternal Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on May 11, 2020

The hope that Jesus has to offer us is “living” or “eternal” hope. Our hope doesn’t stop at the grave because our lives don’t stop at the grave, amen?

He called me “Peter” … His “Rock.” Some “rock” I turned out to be. How many times did He try to warn us? As recently as two weeks ago, He tried to explain to us what would happen when we reached Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover. What He said would happen was just too horrible to believe … ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, Luke 24:38-39, Luke 24:44, Revelation 21:4

Denomination: United Methodist

Church Discipline – Spanking Ourselves So God Doesn’t Have To – Part 5

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Sep 28, 2020

If we want to be a powerful church, we need to be a clean church - a holy people.

In Cleveland a few years ago, this banner proclaimed the virtues of a certain grade of motor oil: "A Clean Engine Always Delivers Power." This is what church discipline is all about--a clean church. If we want to be a powerful church, we need to be a clean church, a holy people. (1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16, 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Why God Made Moms Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 14, 2013

A Godly Mother encourages: 1) Growth and Strength (Luke 2:39-40), 2) Instruction and Exploration (Luke 2:41–51) 3) Wisdom and Godliness (Luke 2:52)

There are times when Amanda Telford suddenly notices the quiet in her house, and feels the familiar flush of worry, and the same question shouts in her head like an alarm buzzing: Where’s Philippe? For 19 years, quiet in her Ottawa home meant trouble. Trouble like Philippe overflowing the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:39-52

Denomination: Other

Make Disciples Of All Nations Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 18, 2008

To fulfill our supreme mission, there must be: 1) AVAILABILITY, 2)WORSHIP, 3)SUBMISSION, 4) OBEDIENCE, & 5)POWER:

One of the most important moments in a military officer’s life is their commission. It is the moment when they swear to defend their country against all enemies, foreign or domestic while upholding the rules governing their country. When officers finish their training they gather together in a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Other

A Shepherd To Follow Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 2, 2021

1) What are the issues in shepherding? (1 PETER 5:1) 2) Who must be shepherded? (1 Peter 5:2) 3) How must shepherding be done? (1 Peter 5:2c-3) 4) Why should shepherds serve? (1 Peter 5:4).

1 Peter 5:1-4 [5:1] So I exhort the elders among you, as a fellow elder and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, as well as a partaker in the glory that is going to be revealed: [2] shepherd the flock of God that is among you, exercising oversight, not under compulsion, but willingly, as God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-4

Denomination: Other

Faith Over Fear Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 5, 2021

1) Faith does not succumb to Fear (1 Peter 3:13-14), 2) Faith has a Foundation (1 Peter 3:15) and 3) Faith has a Freedom (1 Peter 3:16-17).

1 Peter 3:13-17. 13 Now who is there to harm you if you are zealous for what is good? 14 But even if you should suffer for righteousness' sake, you will be blessed. Have no fear of them, nor be troubled, 15 but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: Other

What's A Family For? Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jan 21, 2022

1) The Problem (Genesis 2:18-20), 2) The Provision (Genesis 2:21-23), and 3) The Portrait (Genesis 2:24) of What a Family is For.

Genesis 2:18-24. [18] Then the LORD God said, "It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him." [19] Now out of the ground the LORD God had formed every beast of the field and every bird of the heavens and brought them to the man to see what he would ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Other

Exit From Eden Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 4, 2022

Believers can experience the Grace of God through: 1) Confidence (Genesis 3:20), 2) Contribution (Genesis 3:21), 3) Correction (Genesis 3:22-23) and 4) Constraint (Genesis 3:24).

Genesis 3:20-24. [20] The man called his wife's name Eve, because she was the mother of all living. [21] And the LORD God made for Adam and for his wife garments of skins and clothed them. [22] Then the LORD God said, "Behold, the man has become like one of us in knowing good and evil. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:20-24

Denomination: Other

Joy In Perspective

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Jun 15, 2022

No wonder Paul had such joy. Through his circumstances, Christ was known, preached, and magnified. Joy in perspective. It doesn’t matter if I get my way. It doesn’t matter if my personal ambition is met. What matters is that Christ is magnified

A Discontented Homeowner I’d like to tell you a story about a home-owner who was tired of his house. He’d lived there for many years, and the more he looked around at the house, the years, the neighborhood, the more he wanted to be somewhere else. Can you relate? His eyes eventually grew critical ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Gift Of All- John 3:16 Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Dec 18, 2021

Many will be opening unwanted gifts this Christmas, but there is a gift that is the greatest gift that is available to all!

I’m going to present to you, as a present, my gift, or better said God’s gift to you, on the Sunday before Christmas, what would be considered the greatest verse, most widely read and communicated verse in the bible… John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Lay Down Your Burdens

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 22, 2001

Jesus will help ease the burdens you are carrying.

Lay Down Your Burdens The first time I took a group of youth into the Smokey Mountains, we hiked to Abrams Falls. 2.5 mile hike each way 40 ft. big waterfall. During our time there, one of the youth hurt leg and couldn’t walk. No vehicles, bikes, - arm over my & other adult shoulder, carried out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30, 1 Peter 5:6-7

Give It Away!

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 14, 2007

Tell the good news!

GIVE IT AWAY! II Timothy 4.5 S: Evangelism C: Do the work of the evangelist Pr: TELL THE GOOD NEWS! ?: How? How do we do it? KW: Tools TS: We will find in our study three tools that help us to tell the good news about Jesus. Type: Propositional, topical The ____ tool is… I. THE GOSPEL II. YOUR ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:5

Denomination: Baptist

America's Choice: Repentance Or Retribution

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 18, 2004

I believe God is offering much the same call to decision He offered to Israel: Repentance or Retribution.

AMERICA’S CHOICE: REPENTANCE OR RETRIBUTION Text: Isa.1: 16-20 Intro: As one reads the first chapter of the book of Isaiah he will not find God’s people in a very promising situation. The Northern Kingdom, called, Israel, had undergone a long succession of ungodly kings, which had led her to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

Even Though! Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 12, 2004

It’s easy to praise God when things go our way, but what happens when they don’t.

You ever argue with God? Or complain to God? Wanting to know why He did what He did and why He didn’t do what He Didn’t do? Perhaps you were simply offering him advice on how to run the world. Not necessarily the entire universe but the world, or at least your little corner of the world. Do you ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Wesleyan