Sermons on Grace (Page 2)
The Christian’s Assurance
The Christian’s Assurance – Romans chapter 8, verses 1 to 8 Many have some doubt – “Is my Christian faith real?” The Bible shows us:- 8 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, 2 because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. 3 For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending…
New Life in Christ
New Life in Christ – Colossians chapter 3, verses 1 to 17 3 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. 3 For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. 4 When Christ, who is your[a] life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Colossians 3:1-17 New International Version…
A Prayer for the Church
A Prayer for the Church – Colossians chapter 1, verses 1 to 14 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all God’s people … For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. … For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought…
Be Strong in God’s Grace
Be Strong in God’s Grace – 2 Timothy chapter 2 verses 1-13 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 Timothy 2:1-13 New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New International Version® Anglicized, NIV® Copyright © 1979, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. A call for courage Like a brave soldier Like a honest athlete Like a hard-working farmer Who is up to this? No one…
Out With the Old and In With the New
Out With the Old and In With the New – Ephesians chapter 4 verses 17-32 17 So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking…. 22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the attitude of your…
Grace Conquers Our Past
Grace Conquers Our Past – 1 Timothy chapter 1, verses 12-20 Just like the apostle Paul we all have a past life, but God’s grace is better than our past. 13 Even though I was once a blasphemer and a persecutor and a violent man, I was shown mercy because I acted in ignorance and unbelief. 14 The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. 1 Timothy 1:13-14…
Making a Right Response
Making a Right Response – Matthew’s Gospel chapter 21 verse 28 to chapter 22 verse 14 “Our world despises authority and worships relevance” – in the Bible we have both authority and relevance and a right response is vital. Jesus makes this plain in 3 stories (“parables”). 2 sons under a father’s authority – Matthew 21:28-32 The evil tenants of a vineyard – Matthew 21:33-46 The King’s invitation to a banquet – Matthew 22:1-14 New International Version – UK (NIVUK)…
Rich…Poor…Rich
Rich…Poor…Rich – 2 Corinthians chapter 8 verse 9 9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich. 2 Corinthians 8:9 New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New International Version® Anglicized, NIV® Copyright © 1979, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.® Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. We love Rags-to-Riches stories. Here is the ultimate one. I…
The foundation of our assurance
The foundation of our assurance – Romans chapters 1 to 5 Kids’ Spot, Shepherd Jesus – Hooray! The foundation of our assurance 5 We have been made right with God because of our faith. Now we have peace with him because of our Lord Jesus Christ. 2 Through faith in Jesus we have received God’s grace. In that grace we stand. We are full of joy because we expect to share in God’s glory. 3 And that’s not all. We are full of…
The God Who Saves
The God Who Saves, Exodus 11 & 12 11: Now the Lord said to Moses, ‘I will bring one more plague on Pharaoh and on Egypt. After that, he will let you go from here, and when he does, he will drive you out completely. 2 Tell the people that men and women alike are to ask their neighbours for articles of silver and gold.’ 3 (The Lord made the Egyptians favourably disposed towards the people, and Moses himself was highly regarded in…
An Exalted Saviour – Easter Sunday
An Exalted Saviour – Philippians chapter 2, verses 9 to 11 9 Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name,10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:9-11 New International Version – UK (NIVUK) Holy Bible, New International Version® Anglicized, NIV®…
Paul’s Identity Check
Paul’s Identity Check – Philippians chapter 3 verses 1 to 11 7 But whatever were gains to me I now consider loss for the sake of Christ. 8 What is more, I consider everything a loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord, for whose sake I have lost all things. I consider them garbage, that I may gain Christ 9 and be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but…