Sermons on undeserving: showing 511-525 of 3,604

Temporary Defeat

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GOD SOMETIMES GIVES TEMPORARY DEFEAT TO SET THE STAGE FOR MAGNIFYING HIS GLORY THRU DELIVERANCE

BIG IDEA: GOD SOMETIMES GIVES TEMPORARY DEFEAT TO SET THE STAGE FOR MAGNIFYING HIS GLORY THRU DELIVERANCE INTRODUCTION: Israelite patriot being trampled over and seemingly ignored by God; Tone: mingling of faith and sorrow God’s might as shown in deeds both of mercy and justice should be called to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 44:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Forgives Sinners Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Nov 1, 2011

This message looks at the shocking action of Jesus, in which he offers forgiveness for sins

INTRODUCTION * A Savior’s Most-Shocking Actions series: things Jesus did while on earth that were shocking to those around him at that time - things he did/said went against what many thought - his claims and actions were so shocking they eventually led to his death * Those moments are still ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Testimonies Lead To Evangelism Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 9, 2014

Our lives should lead to evangelism; responding to people's inquiry of our faith.

Please open your Bibles to Titus chapter 2….. Take a quick look at v15 of Titus 2…… And so, God teaches and we are to learn. As we learn from God, we can encourage and rebuke with all authority. And as we noted last week, God’s desire is for every person to know the truth. We are to share the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:7-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Glory And Grace Of The Incarnation Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 13, 2014

The Light of the World The Glory and Grace of the Incarnation

The Light of the World The Glory and Grace of the Incarnation John 1:14-18 December 22, 2013 Christmas is three days away and we are drawing our attention to the significance of the incarnation, the light coming into the darkness and the darkness has not overcome it. This is the last week in our ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Autograph Of Paul

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 14, 2013

Paul calls himself a servant of Jesus Christ. This is what we are, primarily, as Christians, whether we sit in a pew or stand in a pulpit.

PAUL’S AUTOGRAPH. Romans 1:1-7. In the conventions of his day, the letter writer Paul introduces himself at the beginning of his correspondence, and then mentions the ones to whom his epistle is addressed. In the case of the Epistle to the Romans, Paul’s introduction is a little longer than ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Establishment Of True Righteousness

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 24, 2013

It is not enough that we know the law of God. We must put our trust in Jesus, and receive with open hand the free gift of His love and forgiveness.

THE ESTABLISHMENT OF TRUE RIGHTEOUSNESS. Romans 3:9-26. I. The Universality of Sin. Every one of us thinks that we are better than criminals. We imagine that we are moral human beings. We are confident that we are law-abiding citizens. Yet the Scriptures teach us that we are no better than ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Belong To Believe

Contributed by Rene Perez on Jan 8, 2015

When we belong, we feel validated and included. When we belong, we do not feel lonely or feel like we do not matter. We become an important part of the whole.

Sermon: Belong to Believe The clip we just watched is from the movie Antwone Fisher, which is the true story of a young man abandoned at birth by his mom. He was raised in abusive orphanages and foster homes. (Thank God for a loving family) When he turned 18, to escape homelessness, he joined the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Part 2 - Matthew 12:5-7 - Does Scott Rush Deserve Mercy? Do I? Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Sep 17, 2010

Scott Rush is one of four Australians who were arrested in Bali in 2005, with about 8kg of heroin strapped to his thighs. He was found guilty of a capital crime. DOES SCOTT RUSH DESERVE MERCY? What has this got to do with keeping the Sabbath?

Part 2 - Matthew 12:5-7 - DOES SCOTT RUSH DESERVE MERCY? On the news recently a former federal police chief Mick Keelty went into the witness box to PLEAD FOR MERCY for the "drug mule" SCOTT RUSH who is condemned to death before a firing squad in Bali. Scott Rush is only 24 years old. He is one of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Sin-Salvation,& Service" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Feb 2, 2007

This message reveals why man needs to be saved, how God saves us, and why He saves us.

SIN-SALVATION, & SERVICE (a message about God’s Amazing Grace) Text-Ephesians 2:8-10 by Rev. Danny Moss Introduction- In my opinion, this is the Golden Text that tells us what we need to know about God’s Amazing Grace. It tells us- -why men desperately ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Attitude Of Gratitude

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 6, 2022

We owe God our thanks and praise for all that comes our way.

Attitude of Gratitude – Luke 17: 11 - 19 Intro: A newspaper reporter once approached Kipling saying, “Mr. Kipling, I recently read that an individual calculated that the money you make from your writings amounts to over a hundred dollars a word.” The reporter reached into ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love, Grace, And Holiness. Series

Contributed by John Tristan Jayme on Oct 14, 2022

All of creation points to the Creator.

"The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands. Day after day they pour forth speech; night after night they reveal knowledge." (Psalm 19:1-2). Thoughts: Everyone likes to play in the waterfalls, but you should be intensely careful in the waterfall ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-2

Sin, Salvation, Grace, And Faith.

Contributed by John Tristan Jayme on Oct 16, 2022

Ephesians 2:8-9 8 For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— 9 not by works, so that no one can boast.

Thoughts: I was invited to a baptist outreach program, and their theme was the evangelical explosion training (EE). One of the questions is, "If you were to die today and stand before God and He asked, 'Why should I let you into My kingdom?' what would you say?" though the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-6

A Glimpse Of Glory

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Feb 26, 2019

When we look in the mirror what do we see? Do we see someone hopelessly lost in sin, or a repentant sinner, forgiven and being transformed into God’s image from glory to glory every day? Let’s look at Paul’s discussion of being remarkably transformed in 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2.

When we look in the mirror what do we see? Do we see someone hopelessly lost in sin, or a repentant sinner, forgiven and being transformed into God’s image from glory to glory every day? Let’s look at Paul’s discussion of being remarkably transformed in 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2. To understand Paul’s ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Justified By Faith Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 4, 2019

We are being justified by faith, We have Shalom with God. Justification by faith gives us three blessings according to this passage hope of sharing the glory of God, tribulations to mould our character and reconciliation with God.

Romans 5:1-11 Justified by Faith Introduction: Romans 5:1-11 weaves together themes of faith, love, hope, and glory, threading them through the Life events of Christ on the earth. “justified (dikaiothentes) by faith”. The word dikaioo means to be made just or righteous—not guilty, declared ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

No Other Gospel

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 11, 2019

To add anything to the gospel of the grace of God is to deny the efficacy of the Cross of Jesus.

NO OTHER GOSPEL. Galatians 1:1-12. From the outset, the tone of the Apostle Paul’s letter to “the churches of Galatia” (Galatians 1:2b) is one of disappointment. The opening signature “Paul, an apostle” is immediately followed by a negative assertion - “not from men nor through man”; and a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational