Sermons on Unmerited:

"Use Caution": Manage Your Mouths Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 13, 2003

Our words are important not only so that we don’t hurt others but that we do not close the door on God’s blessing in our life.

Iliff and Saltillo United Methodist Churches March 16, 2003 Second Sunday of Lent “Use Caution”: Watch Your Mouths I Peter 3:8-15 Introduction: Today’s scripture was written to Christians living in a pagan society where Christianity was being attacked and Christians were persecuted and even put ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-15

Denomination: Methodist

"Overcoming A Critical Spirit"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

We can overcome a critical spirit with God’s help.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches August 18, 2002 “Overcoming a Critical Spirit” James 4:1-12 Introduction: Grandma used to say, “If you can’t say something good about somebody, don’t say anything at all.” How many have heard that saying? Yet, why do we find it so hard to live up to that old ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12, James 4:1

Denomination: Methodist

The Man Who Did Not Understand Grace

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Mar 24, 2003

There is certainly more to the story than can be gained by a casual reading. But one thing is for sure, Jonah was a man of contradictions.

THE MAN WHO DID NOT UNDERSTAND GRACE © 5/2001 Mark Beaird Text: Jonah What would you think if I said that the prophet Jonah was hard-hearted, unloving and maybe even a racist? Would that offend you? It really should not, given the facts. We have often overlooked the heart of Jonah and often ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Amazing Grace Of Baptism"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 10, 2002

A sermon on the theology of baptism.

Matthew 3:13-17 “The Amazing Grace of Baptism” By: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Why was Jesus baptized? Scholars have debated this question over and over again , and have found no single answer. But it happened, and Jesus initiated ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Good News When Doubts Attack Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 14, 2007

Doubts and their cure

Good news when doubts attack (Galatians 1:1-12) Audio at http://www.adrian.warnock.info/2005/09/good-news-when-doubts-attack-blogging.htm Intro Doubts are a feature of life. Does he really love me? Will I ever meet someone? Is this the right job for me? There is not one aspect of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Know What Your Problem Is? Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 16, 2007

Crushing the criticism that divides the family

Theme: Family Busters Purpose: Crushing the criticism that divides the family We have all heard, “If you can’t say something good about somebody, don’t say anything at all.” Yet, why do we find it so hard to live up to that old saying? James had his own ideas on the cause of a critical spirit. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Found Faithful In Our Worship Series

Contributed by David Cook on Feb 8, 2010

We can be faithful in our worship unto Jesus because we've experienced His presence in our lives.

The church at Thessalonica was the Apostle Paul’s first church plant, founded on his second missionary journey. In Acts 16, Paul had received the “Macedonian” vision from the Lord to take the gospel of Jesus Christ to Europe. Thessalonica was the capital city of Macedonia. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Sin And Grace

Contributed by Willie Hoffmann on Jun 24, 2010

This sermon deals with Sin and grace.

There are a lot of problems in the world. We have things like war, the problems with the economy; the millions of people out of work, Pornography, Drugs, hate, homelessness, ect... all of these issues are problems of this world. But there is one problem that stands out from the rest, and can some ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12

Denomination: Baptist

Looking Forward With One Eye In The Mirror

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 7, 2010

A unique Christmas Message about leaving Christ in Christmas

Looking Forward With One Eye In The Mirror Matthew 1:1-17 INTRO: There is a conspiracy afloat in America today to take Christ out of Christmas! 1. We as Christians understand something the common everyday person doesn’t.  Without Christ there can be no Christmas.  Happy Holidays ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Gripped By Grace Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jul 30, 2009

The supernatural work of God in changing Saul’s life tells us of God’s grace and hope for the lost.

In the last few chapters we saw 2 Spirit-filled deacons - Stephen and Philip who became pioneers in bringing the Gospel beyond Jerusalem. • In chapters 9 and 10, Luke tells us of 2 extraordinary conversions – Saul and Cornelius, which eventually set the mission going. Saul’s conversion marks ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Memorials Of God's Help"

Contributed by Ken Harris on May 24, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the heaers to affirm to others that Joshua’s erecting the pile of Memorial Stones serves as a visual reminder of how God helped His people CROSS THE JORDAN RIVER.

Monday, 25 May 2009 Memorial Day Prayer Breakfast Soldiers’ Hall Dining Facility U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: Joshua erecting the pile of Memorial Stones (Ebenezer – stone of help) serves as a visual ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:4-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Year 1517

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 20, 2009

A sermon on Ephesians 4:7-10. (Material adapted from Precious Gifts from the King by Marc Bertrand on Sermon Central)

Sermon for 8/16/2009 Ephesians 4:7-10 Introduction: On the 31st of October, in the year 1517, a young monk, strode to the door of the Castle Church in Wittenberg, in the German state of Saxony. With his hammer he nailed to that door a series of propositions, items for debate. Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Word Speaks Louder Than Actions Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 26, 2009

Has God really rejected Israel forever? It’s a touchy subject, but one Paul deals with strongly in these chapters. If God has not cast them away forever, then how do they, and us, reach God? By the Word.

We’ve been talking about Israel. There are many believe that God has turned His back on those who were His people. I believe Romans 9-11 provide proof that this is not the case. Paul was so concerned about his brethren that if would have become accursed if they would come to faith. He continues ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"What Sort Of People Ought You To Be…”

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 28, 2010

By possessing and growing these seven qualities, we will be able to live victoriously in this life and to joyously in the next

“What Sort of People Ought You To Be…” Growing A Christ-Like Character Reading: 2 Peter 3:10-18 Text: 2 Peter 1:1-11 INTRODUCTION In our lesson today we are going to consider the final words of the Apostle Peter as they are recorded in Second Peter. This letter is addressed to all the faithful and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Necessity For God’s Amazing Grace

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 18, 2011

Why do we need grace? What is grace? How does grace meet our need?

The Necessity for God’s Amazing Grace Ephesians 2:4-10 Someone has said, “Your worst days are never so bad that you are beyond the reach of God's grace. And your best days are never so good that you're beyond the need of God's grace.” You and I need God’s grace. Our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist