Sermons on Unexpected Grace:

Grace And New Birth

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 11, 2018

The scandal of grace transforms sinners from death and darkness to life and light in Christ.

During a British conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated what, if any, belief was unique to the Christian faith. They began eliminating possibilities. Incarnation? Other religions had different versions of gods appearing in human form. Resurrection? Again, other ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Other

The Balance Of Grace And Principles

Contributed by Shaka Abraham on Mar 14, 2018

Any person without principles is a very dangerous person, so is any believer in Christ that walks without principles.

In the teaching of grace and principles there's no contradictions unless one would want to create those contradictions. From the word go in a famous quotation grace itself works by or through given principles as we are going to see in the next passages. In Ephesians 2:8-10 For by grace are you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-6

What Are The Means Of Grace?

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 6, 2018

In our lesson today, we learn about the means of grace that God has provided to enable believers to grow in Christ.

Scripture This is our third “Sunday Seconds” service. When the Session considered topics for the Sunday Seconds’ sermons, one of the topics suggested was: “What are the means of grace? That is, how does a Christian grow?” So, that is tonight’s topic. After the Apostle Peter preached on the Day of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love, Prayer And Grace

Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 2, 2016

No one will go and make disciples, much less baptize a so-called follower without believing that Jesus gave them these final words. These words from Jesus came out of concern, care and love...

Love, Prayer and Grace Matthew 28:19-20 Jesus gave His disciples one final command upon ascending to heaven. 19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, 20 teaching them to observe all things that I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace To Finish Strong Series

Contributed by Rudolf E. Y. Mensah on Jan 1, 2022

Happy New Year! The grace to complete this year successfully is fully vested upon you.

SPIRITUAL GROWTH ENHANCERS REF NO: 014 2 Corinthians 13:14, NASB: "The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit, be with you all." GRACE TO FINISH STRONG Happy New Year! The grace to complete this year successfully is fully vested upon ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14, Psalm 75:6-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Grace Was Upon Them

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022

God abundantly pours out His grace whenever His people run boldly to His throne and cry out for help. This message looks at four ways that grace worked in the lives of the apostles and believers in the New Testament church.

If I am tempted and afflicted with many tribulations, I will fear no evils while Your grace is with me. This is my strength. - Thomas à Kempis(1) In Hebrews 4:16, we’re told, “Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:24-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Free Gift Of Grace Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 7, 2022

People like presents, especially good ones that are useful, and that reveal how the giver put forth some thought into the purchase. In the Bible we are told of the best gift of all! “The gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Everyone likes to receive presents; however, there are some we could probably live without. Christmas time is when the majority of gifts are given, and it seems to be the occasion when some of the worst ones are purchased during those last minute shopping trips. A survey was conducted in which ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

Saved By Grace - Not By Works

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 11, 2021

A series looking at our connection to God. Today we look at the impact of sin and we can't do enough God to earn salvation.

The Gospel – 3 We can’t work our way into heaven March 14, 2021 As I was thinking about today’s message, I was wondering if you’ve ever been to an Escape Room? I’m not sure if you’ve ever experienced them or not. There’s one in Fishers, called The Escape Room. The concept is this - You and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:20-25, Ephesians 2:8-10, Isaiah 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

From Grace To Glory!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 21, 2021

'From Grace to Glory!' 1 Peter chapter 5 verses 5-11 - sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Be humble (vs 5-6). (2). Be dependent (vs 7). (3). Be alert (vs 8-9). (4). Be assured (vs 10-11) SERMON BODY: Ill: • After a particularly long and bumpy the flight crew of an airplane were tired. • This were especially weary after a very difficult and rough landing. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Brethren

A Grace-Filled Goodbye Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021

Working through the book of Philippians using consecutive expository preaching. Philippians 4:20-23

Series: Philippians Sermon: “A Grace-Filled Goodbye” Philippians 4:20-23 Pastor John Bright Philippians 4 “20 Now to our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. 21 Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren who are with me greet you. 22 All the saints greet you, but especially those ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:20-23, Acts 17:6, Galatians 3:26-29, 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Methodist

From Grace To Grass

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jun 11, 2021

How to degrade yourself

1. Be your own master! Own yourself! Whoever came up with that word accountability? Everyone and everything should account to you but you don’t report to anyone after all, what they know. Think of the possibilities. Just meditate deeply, or if that’s too much work see a shrink or some eastern new ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-29

Reconciliation, And Grace To Follow.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 3, 2022

Our reconciliation with God is made possible by the grace of God through the work of Christ. Having been reconciled, we are made the righteousness of God in Him. We are enabled, by the same grace of God, to follow God in the way of righteousness.

RECONCILIATION, AND GRACE TO FOLLOW. 2 Corinthians 5:20-21; 2 Corinthians 6:1-10. As an ambassador for Christ, Paul was pleading with the Corinthians - on behalf of Christ - that they go on being reconciled to God (2 Corinthians 5:20). We may feel that this is unnecessary: if we are ‘called ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:20-21, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Grace Is That To You?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 16, 2022

Jesus preaches an extreme type of pacifism in order to let our lights shine.

2.13.22 Luke 6:27–36 27 “But I say to you who are listening: Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. 28 Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who mistreat you. 29 If someone strikes you on one cheek, offer the other too. If someone takes away your coat, do not withhold your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Lutheran

The Grace Of Overlooking An Insult

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 11, 2021

We look at the 5 reasons we should overlook insults: To aid the new nature, to seek Truth, because we consider its source, because we only seek God's approval, and to show our revilers God's grace.

THE GRACE OF OVERLOOKING AN INSULT INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Stories from Alaska 1. What do you call an emotionally unstable animal who lives in Alaska and vacations in antarctica? A BIPOLAR BEAR 2. Culturally no one in Alaska dates in the winter. Why not? "Because it’s hard to break the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Another Change For Grace

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 7, 2021

What does it mean that 144,000 people will be saved before the terrors of the end of times arrive? Will you be a part of that group? Do you want to be a part of that group? Let's find out together

Another Change for Grace Revelation 7, 8, & 9 Michael H. Koplitz We continue today with our look at the book of Revelation by examining chapters 7, 8, and 9. In chapter 7, there is a pause in the destruction that is being leveled against the earth that we saw in the opening of 6 of the 7 ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist