Sermons on Ulysses Grant:

Restorative Justice #1: Zaccheus Pays Reparations Series

Contributed by Anne Grant on Oct 11, 2001

Jesus’ treatment of Zaccheus and the tax collector’s response is a model of God’s restorative justice.

RESTORATIVE JUSTICE #1: Zaccheus Pays Reparations Luke 19:1-9 Restorative Justice Series #1 Trinity United Methodist Church, Providence, RI September 2, 2001 Rev. Anne Grant Introduction to scripture: Has anybody here climbed a tree recently? It’s not something adults do very often. Children ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Restorative Justice #3: Two Josephs Series

Contributed by Anne Grant on Oct 11, 2001

Two 17-year-old Josephs, one 3900 years ago and one this week show us how God intends to bring good from even the worst human behavior. We must never let ourselves get so low or so high that we forget who we belong to.

Two Josephs Genesis 37:2-50:21 Restorative Justice Series #3 Trinity United Methodist Church, Providence, RI September 30, 2001 Rev. Anne Grant The theme today is that God intends to bring good From the worst human behavior. As the deadline for deporting Liberians has once again been extended ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Restorative Justice #4: Samson's Revenge, Jesus' Redemption Series

Contributed by Anne Grant on Oct 11, 2001

Two men made for God’s purpose: one chooses his own pleasure and becomes a terrorist bent on revenge, fighting a holy war. He commits suicide bringing down a building, killing thousands. The other gives up his rights, chooses death, and redeems the world.

Samson’s Revenge and Jesus’ Redemption, Judges 13-16 Restorative Justice Series #4 Trinity United Methodist Church, Providence, RI October 7, 2001 Rev. Anne Grant We have been hearing some powerful stories about heroism Over the past few weeks. We read them in newspapers and magazines. We hear ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Methodist

Restorative Justice #5: Abigail, The Peacemaker Series

Contributed by Anne Grant on Oct 22, 2001

In a culture that said women had no power, Abigail successfully leads a peace delegation and stops a war between the two most powerful men in the region. We, too, must use our power to make peace.

Restorative Justice #5: Abigail, The Peacemaker 1 Samuel 25:2-44 Trinity United Methodist Church, Providence October 21, 2001 Rev. Anne Grant We displayed a transparency that said: USE YOUR POWER TO MAKE PEACE 1. Beware of anger. 2. Act with holy boldness. 3. Humble yourself. 4. Be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26, 1 Samuel 25:2-44

Denomination: Methodist

Without Me You Can Do Nothing!

Contributed by Grant Gregory on Sep 5, 2006

Jesus said that without Him we can do nothing. Our problem is we all put limitations on ourselves and God! It’s time for us to take the limits off of ourselves and off of God!

Without Me You Can Do Nothing! Text: John 15:5 "I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me and I in Him, the same bringeth forth much fruit, for without me, ye can do nothing." Jesus said,"WITHOUT ME - YOU CAN DO NOTHING!" He is the source- He is everything that we need- The ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be An Eagle Christian

Contributed by Grant Gregory on Sep 7, 2006

God chose to compare believers to the Eagle. Eagles are born to live in the High Places. All believers are born to be overcomes - You were made for the high places.

How to be an Eagle Christian Isaiah 40:31 "But those who wait on the Lord (those who expect, look for and set their hope in Him) shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles (they will have the strength to live above their circumstances), they shall run and not be weary, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Be Decieved

Contributed by Grant Gregory on Sep 7, 2006

Jesus said, "Be not Deceived." We need to know our Enemy. Satan is called the Deceiver. He can transform himself as angel of light- (2 Cor. 11:14).

Don’t Be Deceived Text: Rev. 12:9 “And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him. “And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Access To The Grace Of God

Contributed by Grant Gregory on Sep 9, 2006

Faith in Jesus Christ gives us unlimited access to the grace of God.

Access to the Grace of God 1 Corinthians 15:10 “But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain” Grace is one of the important and most misunderstood words in the Bible- What is Grace????? Definition- Grace means unmerited favor- We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

And The Walls Fell

Contributed by Grant Gregory on Sep 9, 2006

Jericho stood between Israel and the promised land and it was surrounded by a giant wall. Israel obeyed God and the wall fell!

And the Walls Fell Jos. 1:1-3 “Now after the death of Moses the servant of the LORD it came to pass, that the LORD spake unto Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ minister, saying, “Moses my servant is dead; now therefore arise, go over this Jordan, thou, and all this people, unto the land which I do ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Another Jesus

Contributed by Grant Gregory on Sep 9, 2006

Paul warned the Church at Corinth about false teachers who preached "another Jesus".

Another Jesus 2 Cor. 11:3-4 "But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtlety, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. “For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Not Overcome With Evil - Overcome Evil With Good

Contributed by Grant Gregory on Sep 9, 2006

The Bible teaches us not to be overcome with evil but to overcome evil with good.

Be not Overcome with Evil But Overcome Evil with Good Rom. 12:21 "Be not Overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good." All the promises of God are given to overcomers- John 5:4-5 "For whosoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choices We Make

Contributed by Grant Gregory on Sep 9, 2006

The choices we make today have an impact on the decisions we will be making tomorrow. They establish a pattern and a foundation for our life.

Choices we Make Jos. 24:15 “…Choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.” Life is filled choices. We must ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Want More? Use What You Have!

Contributed by Grant Gregory on Sep 9, 2006

You & I will never receive more in God ... until we start using what we have.

Do You Want More? Then Use what you Have: Text: Ps. 84:11 "...No good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly." God will not withhold any blessing or promise that he has given us. God does not want us to do without!!!!!!! "...Who giveth us richly all things to enjoy." 1 Tim. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going Up To The High Places

Contributed by Grant Gregory on Sep 9, 2006

Life is a journey. God has called us to walk in the high places.

Going up to the High Places Text: Habakkuk 3:19 “The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.” The Christian life is journey- Jesus is the way! He wants led us & ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Things The Devil Doesn't Want You To Know

Contributed by Grant Gregory on Sep 9, 2006

God is for you not against you! We need to be on God’s side. He will fight your battles for you.

Five Things the Devil doesn’t want You to Know Text:2 Cor. 2:11 “Lest Satan should get an advantage of us; for we are not ignorant of his devices.” There are certain things that Satan does not want you and I to know. Satan is the master of deception- He wants to keep you from the truth Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational