Sermons on Transformative Grace:

One Mediator, One Sacrifice: Embracing Christ's Exclusive Role 1 Timothy 2:5-6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 28, 2024

We delve into the heart of Christian doctrine, exploring the exclusive role of Jesus Christ as our Mediator and Saviour. In 1 Timothy 2:5-6, we discover the profound truth that transforms our understanding of redemption and salvation.

One Mediator, One Sacrifice: Embracing Christ's Exclusive Role 1 Timothy 2:5-6 Opening: Today, we delve into the heart of Christian doctrine, exploring the exclusive role of Jesus Christ as our Mediator and Saviour. In 1 Timothy 2:5-6, we discover the profound truth that transforms our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5-6, Acts 4:12, 1 Timothy 2:3-4, John 14:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Humble Pride

Contributed by Richard Burkey on Jun 15, 2005

Humility recognizes that what I am and what I can ultimately be is by the grace of God. The result is humble pride leads to eternal confidence.

Humble Pride Luke 18:9-14 (New International Version) 9To some who were confident of their own righteousness and looked down on everybody else, Jesus told this parable: 10¡§Two men went up to the temple to pray, one a Pharisee and the other a tax collector. 11The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Ain't Nothing Like The Real Thing

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Nov 19, 2007

This is a Word that lets us know that when God tells us to do something, we need to do it without delay. There is no substitute for God because there Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing Baby!

Introduction: When I think of the Sermonic Theme, I can’t help but think about a song that Marvin Gaye and Tammy Terrell sung years ago called, Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing Baby, Ain’t Nothing Like The Real Thing. I was singing that song in Junior High School with no real meaning but little ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Does God Think He Is, Talking To Astrologers!!

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 31, 2003

Why did God reveal himself to the Magi - a priestly caste that practised astrology?

Saxlingham/ Thornage 04-01-04 Epiphany We know the story of the Magi coming to worship Jesus very well. But have you ever stopped to wonder why God revealed Jesus to the Magi. After all, in the eyes of the Jewish people to whom St. Matthew wrote his Gospel - they had two strikes against ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Do Not Slander One Another Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 16, 2005

The wrong use of words is not a problem limited to unbelievers. The hard truth is that slander can also be a very serious problem among Christians. James addresses the issue of slander in today’s text.

Scripture Kathy Plate of Orlando, FL tells the story of the time she visited her neighbor. While there, five-year-old Andrew pulled out his kindergarten class picture and began describing each classmate: “This is Robert; he hits everyone. This is Stephen; he never listens to the teacher. This is ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Danger Of Suplementation

Contributed by Larry Finley on Dec 4, 2008

The Good News of God needs no additions or subtractions.

THE DANGER OF SUPPLEMENTATION Galatians 1:1-9 1. Supplementation – something is missing a. addition to b. amplification of c. correction of 2. Very like Paul’s 1st Letter a. Key Words – Law -32; Faith -22 & flesh -18 b. Summation - Galatians 5:1 3. No words of Congratulations or praise a. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Holding Your Hand

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 4, 2008

We all face a variety of issues that threaten to make us stumble. Seeing the prosperity of the wicked caused the psalmist to question the goodness of God. But God squeezed his hand and reassured him that, given the judgment of God, the wicked do not reall

Opening illustration: One of the joys of being with kids is holding their hands. We do it to keep them safe while crossing the street, or to keep them from getting lost in a crowd. And whenever they stumble and lose their footing, we grab their little hands tighter to keep them from falling. That’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:23-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Gospel

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 4, 2008

Dramatic monologue as if given by Paul. Against trusting in ritual, correct ideas, or emotion, trust the grace of Christ given in personal relationship with Him.

Do not be deceived; God is not mocked, for you reap whatever you sow. If you sow to your own flesh, you will reap corruption from the flesh; but if you sow to the Spirit, you will reap eternal life from the Spirit. Oh.. almost didn’t see you there. See what large letters I make when I am writing ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

The King Of The Ages

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Feb 11, 2013

Paul showing his love for the gospel of Jesus Christ

The King of the Ages 1 Timothy 1:12/17 As I read these six verses I am made aware of how important the simplicity of the Gospel really is, which Paul’s own life was a living declaration, showing us how the grace and mercy of God. I want to review these verses, starting with verse ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: *other

Fall On Your Knees Before The Lord!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 10, 2013

Fall On Your Knees Before the Lord! (It’s the only way you’ll get on your feet.)

Did you hear about the row Forbes magazine caused? Its latest issue included a list of the wealthiest people in the world. 26th on the list is Saudi prince Alwaleed and he’s not happy with this ranking. Forbes valued him at a paltry $20 billion prompting Alwaleed to claim that if the magazine ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Custom-Made!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 17, 2013

Custom-Made! 1) By God's grace; 2) For God's praise

Do you own anything custom-made? If you’re good with your hands, you may have knitted a scarf for yourself once or even built a bookcase. For the rest of us there’s always Wal-Mart or IKEA if we need one of those items. But it’s not the same, is it? Things that have been ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:16-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Dirt Roads And Donuts

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Dec 5, 2013

The meaning and depth of grace is demonstrated in the Father's love.

Dirt Roads & Donuts Luke 15:11-32 It was big. It was brown. And it was ugly. But to a 12-year-old boy it really didn’t matter what it looked like. Now if the boy had been 16 it would have made all the difference in the world, but when a young man is first learning to drive, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Methodist

How To Acccomplish A Difficult Task By Gerald Van Horn

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jan 1, 2013

Paul had a difficult task and so does the church today.

How To Accomplish a Difficult Task By Gerald Van Horn Text. Romans 4:13-16 Old Testament Saints. Old testament saints had a difficult task. The only way that they could be justified was by sacrifices. Such sacrifices could not purge a guilty conscience for the death of animals had to done over ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Are A Divine Masterpiece

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 4, 2012

You Are A Divine Masterpiece 1) Formed in love; 2) Reformed by grace

What’s the most impressive sculpture you’ve seen? The city of St. Albert owns a number of expensive sculptures that are on display behind city hall. They’re nice but I am partial to the pottery of Japan. Three hours north of Tokyo is a pottery town called Mashiko which as a boy I ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Living The Abundant Life

Contributed by Michael Calo on Nov 29, 2012

We were designed to live an Abundant Life - and overcoming Life - adn examples to the world around us

Living The Abundant Life Can you hear me now? John 10:9-10 (NKJV) I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may ...read more

Scripture: John 10:9-10

Denomination: *other