Sermons on undeserving: showing 421-435 of 3,604

Doing Right When You've Been Done Wrong

Contributed by David Ward on Jan 23, 2006

BIG IDEA: We make our love revolutionary when we refuse revenge and generate grace.

"Doing Right When You’ve Been Done Wrong” Romans 12:14-21 INTRODUCTION: A man went into the preaching ministry, worked for seven years, then resigned to go back to medical school and become a doctor. He came to the conclusion that “People don’t want spiritual health. They just want to feel good.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

"The Way Of Life"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 8, 2011

A sermon for the 10th anniversary of 9-11.

Ezekiel 1:1-3 Matthew 18:21-35 “The Way of Life”By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN eastridgeumc.org The Book of Ezekiel begins with: “In the fourth month On the fifth day Of the fifth year of the exile of King Jehoiachin.” How ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Suffering (4) Series

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Nov 26, 2012

Jesus in the Gospel of Luke

Introduction: In each of these messages we've been looking at a different aspect of the humanity of Jesus as revealed in the Gospel of Luke. So far we've learned that Jesus understands shame because he came from shameful circumstances...and that no matter how often you've failed, how untrue ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:39-48

Denomination: Apostolic

Who Is My Neighbor? Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on May 5, 2012

Sermon #5 in a 13 sermon series on the Preaching of Jesus. This one from Luke 10:25-37 focuses on the Good Samaritan asking the question, "To whom are you a neighbor?"

Who is my Neighbor? (The Good Samaritan) Luke 10:25-37 CHCC: February 5, 2012 Video – Mr. Roger’s neighborhood song through the years (Youtube video) link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vV_we0kSls INTRODUCTION: Did you ever wonder why that song was popular for so many years? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whoa! Man Of The Night: A Dialogue Between Jesus And Nicodemus

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 2, 2013

Being born again is a far more demanding matter than a casual acceptance of Jesus Christ. The true Christian follows Him, bearing his/her cross.

Whoa! Man of the Night John 3:1-21 Rev. Mark A. Barber Most of us have heard the story of Nicodemus before and can quote John 3:16 from memory. We have heard about being born again. So we think we already know the story. Nicodemus came to Jesus that night thinking he knew the rules of how one ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21, John 3:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Forgiving Heart

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 24, 2014

This message from Matthew 6:12-15 explains why forgiveness is essential and practical steps that can be taken to accomplish it.

A Forgiving Heart Matthew 6:12-15 (Inspired by a message from Dan Allender) INTRODUCTION: Jesus had a lot to say about forgiveness. When he taught his disciples how to pray (in what we now call the Lord’s Prayer) Jesus said, “Forgive us our debts as we also have forgiven our debtors, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Released!

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 25, 2010

How do you deal with guilt? People try many different ways, but only Jesus can truly cut away guilt's chains. Parts: A. From the chains of guilt. B. By forgiveness from Jesus.

Text: Luke 4:14-21 Theme: Released! A. From the chains of guilt B. By forgiveness from Jesus Season: Epiphany 3c Date: January 24, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Released_-Luke4_14-21.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Running The Marathon

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jun 21, 2010

The Christian walk is a long marathon -- don't grow weary, pace yourself, and keep your eyes fixed on our model and Savior Jesus!

“Running the Marathon” Text: Hebrews 12:1-4 © 2007, Sterling C. Franklin Free for your use and encouragement Story/Illustration: In high school, I ran several years of track. At the end of each season, there was a conference meet – a big gathering of schools racing against each ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exposing The Spirit Of The Pharasee

Contributed by Darrell Vaughn on Mar 26, 2010

Exposing the truth of the way of the master

OPENING STORY: “I heard (this story) from a man who works with the down-and-out in Chicago: he stated A prostitute came to me in wretched straits, homeless, sick, unable to buy food for her two-year-old daughter. Through sobs and tears, she told me she had been renting out her daughter – two years ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Redeemed From Rebellion

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jul 2, 2017

As Hosea redeemed his wife, Gomer, from the slave market, he revealed the unwavering love of God for Israel. This was also a beautiful picture of what Christ would do for humanity as He offered Himself the atoning sacrifice for sin.

Redeemed from Rebellion Hosea 3: 1-3 Last week we were introduced to the prophet Hosea, and the difficult situations brought upon the family due to the infidelity of his wife, Gomer. God planned to use this most difficult situation to teach Israel a lesson about their sin, and His unwavering love. ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Paul’s Personal Greeting Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 10, 2018

Paul calls himself a bondservant of Jesus Christ. Such a sense of devotion springs from an awareness of the great love Christ has demonstrated by His death. Paul was not just a servant to the Lord but a slave as well and answerable only to Him.

(1) Paul’s Personal Greeting Romans 1:1-7 1 Paul, a bondservant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated to the gospel of God Paul calls himself a bondservant (the Greek word is doulos, meaning bondslave) of Jesus Christ. Such a sense of utter devotion springs from an awareness ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"transfomed" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 25, 2022

This was the first. This was when His ministry is launched into the public eye and this miracle changed the course of His ministry and nothing would ever be the same again

“Transformed!” John 2:1-11 So, it’s good when you start, to start at the beginning. The miracle we just observed is the famous miracle at the wedding of Cana. The changing of the water to wine. John tells us this was the first time Jesus revealed His glory. So we arrive at the belief that this ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Eternal Equation

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on May 16, 2021

Sermon of the question of what one must do to inherit eternal life.

“The Eternal Equation!” Ephesians 2:1-9 “1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience: 3 Among ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Peace In The Church Series

Contributed by Jimmy Austin on Dec 2, 2021

What is the church suppose to be like today? The church is more than a building or denomination. This sermon and series looks at Jesus' message in Revelation to help us understand what church should be today.

WHAT THE CHURCH IS INTENDED TO BE Study of the Seven Churches of Asia Sermon 1 – Grace and Peace Introduction to the Study Taking a Journey ? What does church mean? ? Why is church important? ? Why do we do Church? ? We are going to take a journey through letters sent to 7 churches in Asia. These ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-20

"Growing In Grace Together”

Contributed by Austin Calder on Apr 21, 2020

Grace is a terribly misunderstood word and defining it sufficiently is very difficult. Some of the most detailed theology textbooks do not offer any concise definition of the term. Someone came up with this acronym: GRACE is God’s---Riches--- At---Christ’s---Expense.

That’s not a bad way to characterize grace. One of the best-known definitions of grace is only three words: God’s unmerited favor. A. W. Tozer expanded on that idea by saying, “Grace is the good pleasure of God that allows him to bestow benefits on the undeserving.” The key word in what have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-9

Denomination: Baptist