Sermons on Unmerited Grace:

God's Grace In Our Mess

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007

We can make a huge mess of things, but God’s grace is sufficient not only to save us, but to use us for His glory

Passage: 1 Samuel 12:1-24 Intro: One of the most persistent misconceptions in the Christian life is that God’s grace is tied to our behavior. 1. quite simple. If we behave, then God is gracious to us. 2. if we misbehave, God’s grace stops. Il) we sometimes say when something good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 12:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Grace And God’s Mission Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 9, 2011

God has a mission for his church, but every believer also has a mission that God wants them to fulfill.

Grace And God’s Mission Romans 1:10-17 Have you ever considered what God’s mission is for you? Over the course of a lifetime, he may have many missions for you. Paul’s Longing To Visit Rome. (v. 10) Paul’s longing to visit Rome (and then Spain) was so intense that he prayed for God to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 13, 2011

Three things happen with a relationship with Jesus: 1. Your sins become forgiven. 2. You are given a purpose for living. 3. You have a home waiting for you in heaven.

GOD’S AMAZING GRACE Today I want to talk to you about “Gods Amazing Grace”. For the last few weeks we have been looking God’s Glorious Grace. Today we are going to conclude the series. The Bible says we are saved by grace. The only way to get to heaven is through the doorway of Grace. If ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Isaiah 46:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace And God's Inextinguishable Love Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 11, 2011

We are eternally and presently safe in God’s care-nothing can separate us from his love.

Romans 8:31-39 Introduction: A. Love is often misunderstood and incorrectly defined. 1. Two preteens experiencing their first episode of puppy love will tell each other they love one another when they truly have no good understanding of what love means or entails. 2. Two adults in an illicit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

No Person Is Beyond God's Grace Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 9, 2008

Our prejudices, our doubts, our fears prevent us from entering the lives of, sharing Christ with, and extending grace to those who are far from God.

As we read through this familiar passage for many of us, listen or follow along in your Bibles or pew Bibles, I want you to begin thinking about this question I will ask again at the end: is there anyone you know that you have thought, ‘this person is too far gone,’ or have written them off. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

Does Grace Take A Break?

Contributed by Carl Benge on Aug 27, 2007

A sermon based on Jesus and the healing on the Sabbath.

In our Gospel reading for today, Jesus performs yet another miracle. However, the thing that causes the biggest stir among many is not the fact that he performed a miracle, but rather the day of the week on which he performed it. Jesus heals this woman on the Sabbath. Healing on the Sabbath? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Methodist

Being Encountered By Amazing Grace

Contributed by Randall Bates on Jan 21, 2007

Nicodemus, Saul, and Dr. Law - each are encountered by Grace. More preaching notes than full text.

BEING ENCOUNTERED BY AMAZING GRACE JOHN 3. 1 - 4 Many years ago, John Newton penned the words, Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me. Newton was not a theologian, not a preacher, Sunday school teacher, or choir director. Newton was a slave trader, a seaman, a rough type ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And God's View Of The Church Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 27, 2011

God’s message of love is for all people regardless of race, culture or physical descent.

Romans 11:1-24 Introduction: A. What, if any, place does Israel have in God’s world plan? B. This question is answered in various ways by Christians. 1. One’s millennial view (end time understanding) often determines the answer. 2. Those considered premillenialists believe God will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Sensitivity Part One Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jun 11, 2011

While we should stand uncompromisingly against things strictly forbidden by Scripture, we should not create additional rules formed from our opinions and give them the same standing as God’s law.

Romans 14:1-11 Introduction: A. There have been many instances in church history where Christians have differed in their interpretation of certain Scripture passages or about doctrines. B. Our day of worship is an example. I grew up being taught not to work on Sunday. For the most part, all the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Grace At Home -- Part I Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 11, 2011

God's grace transforms a marriage when both partners submit to one another. Here, God says to a woman married to an unbelieving husband, "Submit to your mate, and so win him and woo him with an irresistible inner beauty."

George Hazlett’s wife made him a necktie a few years ago that he rarely wore. In fact, George had forgotten about it until one day a local men's store in Salem, Ohio, announced an “ugly tie” contest. George secretly pulled the tie from its resting place and entered it. He never ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Grace And Sensitivity Part Ii Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jun 13, 2011

Immature and legalistic believers can be very nitpicky, so how far does God expect us to bend when we encounter these situations?

Romans 14:11-23 Introduction: A. Where do we draw the line in being sensitive to other’s interpretations of the Bible or to their traditions when they conflict with our own? How do we handle those things the Bible is silent on? B. Do we have to change our lifestyle or beliefs on some matter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:11-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Of Grace - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Mar 27, 2009

Sermon 2 in series in Galatians

The Gospel of Grace – What it is not. The Gospel of Grace is NOT enslaving The Gospel of Grace is NOT just spiritual or physical The Gospel of Grace is NOT discriminatory Last week we began a new series on Galatians. We saw that Paul had started the churches in Galatia and then some people ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Wee Encounters Grace

Contributed by Troy Horne on Mar 28, 2009

The story of Zacchaeus with a new twist. Interview sermon for Faith Church of the Nazarene.

Lk. 19.1-10 “When Wee Encounters Grace” 1. A friend of mine interviewed recently at a medium sized church. At the close of the service, after he had preached, he stood by the back door to greet the people as they left. One by one they passed by him, many with a nod, or a smile, or a good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

Always Choose God's Grace Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Apr 6, 2009

Because God is a Gracious God, He will love every person, whether that person is like Jacob who was promised by God, or ordinary people like Leah, Rachel, and Laban; but every person can choose to separate from God’s blessings.

Last week, we learned about God’s grace through 2 women, Leah and Rachel. We noted that biblical grace is undeserved favor. Let us learn more about this gracious God through 2 men, Jacob and Laban. Since we will cover much Scripture today, we will first briefly look at the character of the 2 men, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Grace At Work 12 - Evangelists Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 3, 2013

The Ministry Gifts - Evangelists Was the gospel you received "Good News"? Are modern televangelists accurate representatives of this gift?

Dakota Community Church February 3, 2013 Grace at Work - 12a Evangelist Ephesians 4:11-13 11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to prepare God’s people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-13

Denomination: Mennonite