Sermons on Works Added To Grace:

Grace To Live By

Contributed by Larry Jones on Apr 18, 2001

We must reflect the Grace of God in our lives.

Grace To Live By Philemon 1:1-25 Paul, a prisoner of Jesus Christ, and Timothy our brother, unto Philemon our dearly beloved, and fellowlabourer, 2And to our beloved Apphia, and Archippus our fellowsoldier, and to the church in thy house: 3Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

But By God's Grace

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Apr 22, 2001

It is only through God’s grace we can see the Risen Lord!

BUT BY GOD’S GRACE! “and last of all he was seen by me...” (1 Corinthians 15: 8) Jesus appeared to Peter. Then he appeared to the Twelve. After that, he appeared to more than five hundred of the brothers at the same time. The he appeared to James, Jesus’ brother, and again to all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-8

Denomination: Holiness

Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Mark Johns on Sep 15, 2001

God’s Grace doesn’t come without an obligation on our part. We must Believe(have faith) and act upon that faith (obey the Gospel), etc.

AMAZING GRACE - Titus 2:11-2; Ephesians 2:5 BUT GRACE DOES NOT: 1. CIRCUMVENT JESUS CHRIST John 1:17; Eph. 1:7; I Cor. 1:4; Luke 6:46 2. IGNORE THE GOSPEL OF CHRIST Acts 20:24,32; Col. 1:5-6; Acts 11:19-23 3. PERMIT ACCESS APART FROM FAITH Rom. 5:1-2; Eph. 2:8-9; Rom. 3:24-25 4. RULE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:5, Titus 2:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Does God Let Bad Things Thwart Or Stop His Work? Lesson 12 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 25, 2017

Evil strategy against the church

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Jim Bakker’s sin collapsed PTL, the second most viewed TV channel. 2. Ignorance: A pastor is killed in his airplane in a snow storm (biggest soul winning church in Canada declined in numbers). 3. Argument: Pastor’s children disagree, fight and eventually the church is lost to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Engaging In Evangelical Works

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Dec 1, 2017

Engaging and sponsoring evangelism brings numerous blessings to us that devil cannot tamper with them. We should get involved in soul winning today

THEME- POPULATING GOD’S KINGDOM TOPIC- ENGAGING IN EVANGELICAL WORKS TEXT- ROMANS 1:16, 1 COR 9:16 INTRODUCTION To win a soul is to catch that soul for the Lord; to see him added to the Lord, not merely to the local church attendance. Every soul is won by the Lord Himself but He uses and is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divine Work Of The Ministry

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Sep 25, 2015

To establish that all gifts given to the church are given to achieve unity in accomplishing the “divine work of the ministry.” This lesson deals with the importance of the work of Christ in evangelism and edification.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Divine Officers 2. Divine Operations 3. Divine Objectives Remarks. 1. The time of this letter was written sometime around 60-64 A.D. This letter was one of Paul’s imprisonment epistles (Philippians, Colossians and Philemon) to the church at Ephesus and distributed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How God Works Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Feb 21, 2023

God doesn't work through the best and the brightest. He doesn't work through human wisdom or ability. instead, he works through a surprisingly unqualified group of people--people like you and me.

If you're like me, a lot of you guys still have some playground memories from when you were on recess in elementary school. Do you remember how you would choose up teams for pick up baseball or basketball games. Generally, two of the "cooler dudes" on the playground would somehow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-31, 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Bible Church

The Beginning Of… Work Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 15, 2010

God lays the foundation for all of life and godliness in Genesis.

Scripture Introduction In honor of the “Green Eggs and Ham” which Rebekah made last week, I found the story, Dr. Seuss Goes to Work: I love my Job, I love the Pay! I love it more and more each day. I love my Boss; she’s the best! I love her boss and all the rest. I love my Office and its ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Salvation: Free From And Free To

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Does what I do save me? Do I have to finish what God started? If I’m saved, should I sin even more so I can experience even more of God’s grace? To all these questions, Paul answered a huge and powerful, “NO!”

Intro Context is king when it comes to meaning. For someone to understand what someone else has said, he must first understand the setting. If someone doesn’t account for what was taking place when something was said, the conclusions he will come to will often reflect more about himself ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith Without Works Series

Contributed by Buffy Cook on Apr 5, 2015

"For Dummies" books are a raging success! Why? Full of practical wisdom and simple "How To's" Wouldn't a "Christianity for Dummies," a book full of practical wisdom & simple How Tos on how to live out our faith, be great? James & this series is JUST THAT

Christianity For Dummies: Faith Without Works James 2:14-26 I. Introduction A. We are continuing in our series "Christianity for Dummies" based on the Book of James. The first two weeks, we examined How to Respond to Trials & How to Understand & Defeat Temptation. Since that time, our ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Wanting, Waiting, Working

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 9, 2011

These three areas are so basic to our lives and determine our destiny. God's word shows us how important these are on just about every page of scripture.

Let's say the 23rd Psalm together. (The Lord is my Shepherd...) I heard about a preacher who asked if any of the children could come up and say the 23rd Psalm. A little five year old bounced out of the pew and came to the podium and said: "The Lord is my Shepherd and that's all I want!" As I ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abiding In Christ Series

Contributed by Geoff Bruschi on Jan 19, 2007

Tired of trying to saw down the redwoods of sin in your life? Put some gas in the chainsaw, and let it do the work for you!

Title: How to have Godly Character Type: Series/Christian growth Objective: Every Christian Can display true Godly Character by applying 3 supports that are found in John 15. Text: John 15:1ff Intro: The past few months, I have been bringing messages that have been designed to try and correct ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Power Works In Our Weakness Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 28, 2025

God intentionally works through our weakness so that the glory of victory belongs to Him alone.

GOD’S POWER WORKS IN OUR WEAKNESS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Judges 7 Judges 7:7 (KJV) “And the LORD said unto Gideon, By the three hundred men that lapped will I save you, and deliver the Midianites into thine hand: and let all the other people go every man unto his place.” Supporting ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's The After Picture That Matters

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 16, 2013

How are we saved and what are its implications

It’s the “After” Picture That Matters Ephesians 2:1-10 Introduction This morning’s passage is one of the central texts of the Protestant church. Pastors and theologians far superior to me have unlocked the power of these verses. A proper understanding of this text is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Chronos: Galatians 2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 19, 2022

Our salvation is built on nothing less than Jesus Christ and His righteousness. Jesus + Something = Nothing … or… Jesus + Nothing = Everything.

This week we continue our series called Chronos. A term which means time. We have decided to study the scriptures this year in the order they were published. It gives us a very unique insight into the early church and the struggles of a growing movement. This review of history is important because ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational