Sermons on Works Added To Grace:

Grace Beyond Measure

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 24, 2002

When Jesus tells us this parable, He is not talking about "work ethics", He is talking about the grace of God and the Kingdom of God.

GRACE BEYOND MEASURE Text: Matthew 20:1-16 One of the things that shapes our views and values is how things work as far as standards go. One of the standards that we adhere to is what we call the "work ethic". A "work ethic" is anything that promotes quality, effectiveness, character, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

Grace And Only Grace

Contributed by Curtis Mathis on Apr 8, 2023

And it was this love that served as his catalyst, a love that was humble, perfect, and courageous… and it was this indescribable courageous love and not the nails that held him to cross… even unto death. A death that was necessary to usher in the one thing that all of humanity needed…Grace.

Pastor Curtis Mathis Red Oak Baptist Church of Kaufman, Texas April 9, 2023 Easter Sunday “GRACE and only GRACE” Scripture: Luke 23:26-43; 22:7-22 Introduction Good morning, Church and welcome to Resurrection Sunday. And what a beautiful day our Lord has given us to celebrate Christ’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26-43, Luke 23:46, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 15:13, John 3:16, Luke 22:7-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Grace Upon Grace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 23, 2023

This sermon explores the transformative power of God's grace in our lives, emphasizing its role in our salvation, spiritual growth, and guidance toward godliness.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. I am so glad to be standing here today, in the warm embrace of our shared faith, to share a message that has been stirring in my heart. It's a message about grace - that amazing, life-altering, heart-transforming gift that God has so generously bestowed upon ...read more

Scripture: John 1:16-17

Topics: Grace, God

Foolish Christians

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 6, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you foolish? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show foolishness starts when grace ends. IV. TEXT: Galatians 3:3 (The Living Bible) Then have you gone completely crazy? For if trying to obey the Je

I. EXORDIUM: Are you foolish? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show foolishness starts when grace ends. IV. TEXT: Galatians 3:3 (The Living Bible) Then have you gone completely crazy? For if trying to obey the Jewish laws never gave you spiritual life in the first place, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Manna Versus Canaan's Food

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 28, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Acknowledge GOD in everything you do. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To remind to stop our good works not prompted by grace. IV. TEXT: Joshua 5:12 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) No manna app

I. EXORDIUM: Acknowledge GOD in everything you do. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To remind to stop our good works not prompted by grace. IV. TEXT: Joshua 5:12 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) No manna appeared on the day they first ate from the crops of the land, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making Grace Beautiful

Contributed by David Scudder on Aug 21, 2010

When we talk about good works there are two extremes that must be avoided. Both of them are based on an inaccurate view of who God is.

Purpose: To show how God's grace motivates us to do right. Aim: I want the listener to treat others selflessly in order to display the gospel. INTRODUCTION: When we talk about good works there are two extremes that must be avoided. Both of them are based on an inaccurate view of who God is. On ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Work Hard Or Hardly Work?

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Sep 5, 2004

This sermon uses the Labor Day holiday to explore how God works for us, in us, and through us.

 WORK HARD OR HARDLY WORK? HEBREWS 13:20-21 LABOR DAY SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 5, 2004 OSCEOLA, AR CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE INTRO. Labor Day is tomorrow and one of the first things I think ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21

Denomination: Methodist

Work The Works Of God Now Series

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Oct 23, 2017

Do the work of God now when you have the strength to, don't wait till you are old and used by the world before you bring the leftover to God

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: WORK THE WORKS OF GOD NOW John 9:4King James Version (KJV) 4 I must work the works of him that sent me, while it is day: the night cometh, when no man can work. Beloved, there is not much time to waste, the work of God needs all our attention and ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Grace Upon Grace

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Dec 7, 2017

God's grace covers us all.

Sunday Night: Grace Upon Grace Place: BLCC Date: 12/10/17 Text: John 1.6-18 CT: God’s grace covers us all. In the last days of the Civil War, the Confederate capital, Richmond, Virginia, fell to the Union army. Abraham Lincoln insisted on visiting the city. Even though no one knew he was ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Grace, Amazing But Real

Contributed by Steve Keeler on Feb 15, 2007

Allowing the Holy Spirit to work in us we discover how Real and Amazing God’s grace is. Then we can pass that Grace on to others.

Grace – Amazing Yet Real! By Steve Keeler Scripture Colossians 3:12-17 Philip Yancey wrote: “Grace comes free of charge to people who do not deserve it and I am one of those people. I think back to whom I was – resentful, a man wound tight with anger which was just a single hardened link in a long ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Workmanship Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 19, 2017

Ephesians 2:10 shows us that our good works are the products of God's grace.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons on Ephesians 2 that I am calling, “God’s Plan of Reconciliation.” The theme of Ephesians 2:1-10 is God’s grace in saving sinners. In verses 1-3 Paul described the way we were before we received the amazing grace of God. In verse 4 Paul started to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Grace Of All-Sufficiency Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 16, 2015

God's grace enables us to have all-sufficiency so we can abound in giving. God's is able to give us complete sufficiency so that we can abound in every good work

2 CORINTHIANS 9: 8 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] THE GRACE OF ALL-SUFFICIENCY [Ephesians 2:20-21 / Matthew 6:33] Grace giving is a wonderful liberation from things and from circumstances. Instead of things possessing you, you start to possess them. Instead of money and things controlling you, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:8

Denomination: Baptist

Works Of Death Or Lives Of Faith

Contributed by Mike Hays on Jul 20, 2003

God has given us stepping stones to help us grow in our walk with Him, but we are to always remember that it is His grace alone that saves!

Works of Death or Lives of Faith Galatians 2:15-21 Outside of the village was a spring with crystal clean looking water bubbling up and spilling over into a steam that rushed through the forest, around boulders, and swallowed up fallen trees. All of those who walked through the forest to make ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Man's Best Vs God's Best

Contributed by Doyle Hayes on Sep 9, 2009

Defense of grace vs works salvation

Man’s Best VS God’s Best Gal 3:10-14 --The merit system represents the best that man can do. --The faith system represents the best that God can do. –-I heard this week where some school system I think it was in Florida but I could be wrong, has decided to pass every child no matter ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

What A Piece Of Work Is Man

Contributed by James Vilgos on Oct 16, 2006

God gives us His salvation, wrapped up in his grace with faith as the bow on the top. The whole package is His gift and He even unwraps it for us.

What a piece of Work is Man Scripture Reading Ephesians 2:1-10 I Introduction: "What a piece of work is man! How noble in reason! How infinite in faculties! in form and moving, how express and admirable! in action how like an angel! In apprehension, how like a god! the beauty of the world! the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Orthodox