Sermons on Ulysses Grant:

Mountain Of Waiting Series

Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Nov 9, 2011

It is in the wilderness that God meets us.

What do you think of when you hear the word ‘mountains’? If you’ve been through Vermont, or out to Lake Louise, you probably think of majestic beauty. The image I used for the slide you see on the screen right now was taken just down the road from where we stayed in Quartzsite ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mountain Of Fear Series

Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Nov 12, 2011

What enables faith to overcome fear? Grace!

Have you ever noticed how fearless kids are? They’ll do things that right-minded adults won’t even consider. When I was a boy, one of our family traditions was to go to the Canadian National Exhibition. Summer wasn’t summer unless we made our annual pilgrimage to the CNE. This ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mountain Of Victory Series

Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Nov 12, 2011

We are all in a battle. How do we win the battle?

'Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie's owner decided to clean Chippie cage with a vacuum cleaner. She removed the attachment from the end of the hose and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mountain Of Trust Series

Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Nov 14, 2011

God has an adventure for you! What are you willing to sacrifice?

How many of you have used a GPS? We got one last fall for our trip to visit our friends in Fredrick Maryland. I have to say that it takes getting used to. We had to do a bit tweaking to it. We changed the voice to a British accent and we named it Jeeves. We did this because a British accent is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wasted Potential Series

Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Nov 14, 2011

How do you respond to God's discipline?

Are you living up to your full potential? Raise your hand and stand up if you think you’re living up to your full potential because I want to make sure you are a good target. I have snipers in the sound booth!—Just kidding! It’s a nasty question isn’t it? I mean if you say ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 31:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are We Going To Do With Jesus?

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 15, 2011

To examine the flow rate of the Living Water Jesus has given us in our lives.

What are we going to do with Jesus? Nov 13, 2011 John 7:25-52 Intro: What are we going to do with Jesus? There are lots of possibilities, as we’ll see in our Scripture this morning, but ultimately it is going to come down to you and I, deciding what we are going to do with Jesus and then ...read more

Scripture: John 7:25-52

Denomination: Baptist

Mountain Of Cynicism Series

Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Nov 15, 2011

How cynical are you? How has it affected your faith?

I want you to think back a few years ago to when you were three-years-old. If three is a stretch for you, how about thinking back to being five? What were you like at that age? Do you think you were more or less cynical than you are today? If you are anything like me, you don’t have to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Aaron's Last Mountain Series

Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Nov 17, 2011

Aaron climbs the mountain of death

Let me ask you a question: Would you like to know the ‘when’ and the ‘how’ of your death? Or would you prefer to be blissfully ignorant of the events that escort you into eternity? My answer would be, “it depends.” If I am going to be eaten by sharks or ravaged ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:2-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“mountain With The Best View” Series

Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Nov 17, 2011

Sometimes something happens that is so startling that it opens your eyes to what was there, but hidden, and it forever changes the world!

I remember it like it was just a few moments ago. It was a beautiful clear, sunny Tuesday morning and I had a meeting with Jay and Colette about their mission work in Poland. Jay came running into my office and told me to look on the internet because something big was happening in New York City. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Working The Garden: Interdependent Foundations & Recovering God's Image Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 29, 2010

God's desire for us is to have relationships where we are accepted, supported, have significance and purpose.

Working the Garden: Interdependent Foundations and Recovering the Image of God Series: Doing Life: Relationship Skills from the Bible for Today April 25, 2010 Intro: Last week I introduced our new series topic which will take us until June, which I’ve decided to call “Doing Life: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Mother's Day 2010 Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 13, 2010

The skill of submission is needed today for a healthy relationship with God and others.

Intro: What does it actually mean to “honor”? Can anyone explain what that really looks like, in 2010? We know that is one of the ten commandments – “Honor your father and mother. Then you will live a long, full life in the land the Lord your God is giving you.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 20:21-33

Denomination: Baptist

Those Things On The Side Of Your Head Do More Than Hold Up Glasses Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 21, 2010

We need to practice the skills of listening.

Intro: I would argue that one of the, if not THE, most essential skills we need to learn today, which will have the greatest impact on improving our relationships, is a skill you might be able to figure out from the title I have given to today’s message: “Those Things On The Side Of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Conflict Is An Essential Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 25, 2010

Conflict avoidance is often an indicator of a shallowness of love.

Conflict is an Essential: Relational Skills from the Bible for Today May 23, 2010. Gal. 1:11-3:5 Intro: This spring we have been looking at “Relationship Skills from the Bible for Today”. Last week I taught about the skill of listening, and so as a bridge from last week into this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Jailor Is The Jailed Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 1, 2010

Forgiveness is a critical relationship skill.

The Jailor Is The Jailed: Relationships Skills from the Bible for Today Matt 18:21-35 May 30, 2010 Intro: Once upon a time there was a man to whom a great harm had been done. The exact nature is of no consequence, as long as we know the hurt went deep. He felt it continually, the pain was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Laugh And Play Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 16, 2010

Play is an important relationship skill and we need more of it in our lives.

Laugh and Play: Doing Life: Relationship Skills from the Bible for Today June 6, 2010 Intro: Do you think Jesus was ticklish? Surely some of the disciples were, and I wonder if any of them giggled at the last supper when Jesus washed their feet. What about play – do you think Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:19

Denomination: Baptist