Sermons on Undeserved Favor:

Love

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 3, 2009

Jesus said that he came so that we could have life and have it more abundantly. God loves us, so that we can love ourselves, in order to love others.

How can we love ourselves Things we don’t like about ourselves Tattoos People don’t like my preaching I intentionally hurt another person Other person intentionally hurt me I’m overweight I’m out-of-style Psychologists say that everyone of us has things that we keep hidden from the outside ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:10-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Holding On To My Faith Part 3 Series

Contributed by Gregory Newhouse on Jan 13, 2022

We get weary sometimes in waiting for the promises of God to materialize. Our faith must have the right direction, because the results of our faith will always be determined by the direction of our faith.

Intro: So far in the last two weeks we have talked about the importance of our faith. We started our study back in Romans chapter 4 dealing with one of the most incredible examples of faith, Abraham. While looking at him we discovered in week 1 that our faith must have duration, because we get ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

God Is The Judge Who Demotes And Promotes

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2016

To show that GOD is the Judge, and being Judge of everyone, He puts you down (breaks you down) and then lift you up.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you the insignificant one? Yes. GOD entrusted to me the Kingdom of Heaven II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is the Judge, and being Judge of everyone, He puts you down (breaks you down) and then lift you up. IV. TEXT: Psalms 75:7 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 75:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Fighting Fundamentalist Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 13, 2014

Labels are applied easily--some are undeserved, and some should be embraced. If we stand with Christ and His Word, we can anticipate vilification. Paul obviously expected elders to stand firming on some truths.

“Teach and urge these things. If anyone teaches a different doctrine and does not agree with the sound words of our Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching that accords with godliness, he is puffed up with conceit and understands nothing. He has an unhealthy craving for controversy and for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

Live A Life Of Startling Generosity

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Nov 26, 2024

We need perpetual reminders of God's undeserved love (his grace) for us. The Apostle Paul shows us how we as individuals and we as a congregation can then excel in the grace of giving.

A 6th grade Sunday school teacher was struggling with a lesson. She was preparing to teach a lesson on how Christians manage their material blessings. She knew that when her students were in confirmation class the pastor would share what the Bible says about stewardship of time, talents, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Reign In Turbulent Times Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 3, 2015

God hasn’t given up on you; so will you allow Him to be the great healer you need? Will you stop trying to do things yourself and submit to His grace as all you ever need in this life?

God's Reign in Turbulent Times Grace Sermon Series, Part 10 Psalm 29 Introduction - Today we wrap up this series on Grace with one final word of encouragement - Today, let’s turn to Psalm 29 Recap #1: - The word translated "grace" in the New Testament comes from the Greek: -- It is the ...read more

Scripture: Job 29:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dish Out The Best! Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 30, 2013

When God’s favor is on a person the blessings come pouring in enormous measure.

Everything is yours Joseph! Genesis 45:20 “Also regard not your stuff; for the good of all the land of Egypt is yours.” The pagan monarch Pharaoh looks at Joseph and tells him that the” good of all the land of Egypt is yours! “ This is absolutely bewildering! When ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knowing God - #5 - God Is Gracious Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 5, 2001

Seventh in a series about the attributes of God and how to reflect them to others.

KNOWING GOD - #5 God is Gracious Various Scriptures Introduction Preacher Charles Swindoll recalled his last spanking when he turned thirteen years old. Chuck said, “Having just broken into the sophisticated ranks of the teen world, I thought I was something on a stick. My father wasn’t nearly ...read more

Scripture: John 1:16-17, 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Practicing Acts Of Kindness: Random Or Intentional? Series

Contributed by Joanna Loucky-Ramsey on Mar 3, 2003

God’s kind love seen in David’s kindness to Saul’s family, in the parables of the Prodigal Son & the Good Samaritan, is expressed best in Christ’s death for undeserving sinners; we are called to show that same kindness to others.

Date: March 2, 2003 Text: I Cor 13:4; II Samuel 9:1-13; Luke 10:29-37; Luke 15:11-32 Title: Intentional Acts of Kindness Theme: Love Is Kind Speaker: Rev. Joanna R. Loucky-Ramsey Location: First Baptist Church of Potsdam The story is told that, at the end of World War I, Herbert ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4, 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Sufficient

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Aug 7, 2004

God not only showers us with Saving Grace but also with Enabling Grace. No matter how difficult situations may become, His grace is sufficient to meet every need.

GRACE SUFFICIENT—Numbers 33:50-56 and II Corinthians 12:1-10 I have always appreciated Robert Frost’s poem “The Death of the Hired Man” since first reading it as a junior in high school. Frost portrays three characters in his poem: Warren, a New England farmer; his wife Mary; and Silas their ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Knowing God

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000

In the next month or so we are going to be doing a study on God together.

In the next month or so we are going to be doing a study on God together. I havenít yet decided all that we will study about Him because I have so many choices. In fact, that which we can learn together about God is overwhelming in its scope. For example we could consider passages of scripture that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom From Sin Series

Contributed by Wade Allen on Oct 3, 2007

Christ gives us freedom from sin.

I have always been fascinated with bows and arrows. Ever since I watched Luke Duke hang out the window of the General Lee and shoot a flaming arrow that blew something up, I have been hooked. So this morning, I have asked Walter Rice to bring a bow up here on stage so we can learn more about ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel Crisis Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jun 23, 2007

Sermon 1 in a series on Galatians. The series goes verse by verse through the entire epistle. This is the introductory sermon for the series

New series: Preaching through Galatians My goal in a sermon plan for the year is for God to instruct us and edify us regarding our roles and responsibilities as individual believers and together as God’s church After agonizing over a plan and much prayer about what to teach first, etc. It ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Through The Eyes Of A Little One Series

Contributed by Chris Carroll on Apr 4, 2007

Whether it is with Jesus feeding the five thousand through the help of a young boy, or Jesus as we see in this passage encouraging the children to come to him, it is evident that Jesus loved children and wanted to share with them what Grace is all about.

Story told about a mother who was walking upstairs to put her children to bed and as she walked by the upstairs bathroom she saw her daughter leaning over the bathtub and she was running water in it. Had six dolls lined up on floor and decided dolls needed to be baptized. Been to baptismal service ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Thorns Of Life

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jul 9, 2006

The thorns of life are many, but the grace of God is sufficient in our weakness.

Text: “…a thorn in the flesh was given to me…” (2 Corinthians 12:7) What is a thorn? The American Heritage Dictionary says that a thorn is a modified branch in the form of a sharp, woody spine. It can cause sharp pain, irritation, or discomfort. How many of you have ever been struck by a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:2-10

Denomination: Christian Church