Sermons on Grace
April 14, Sunday Service of Worship
Participation in the Gospel (Philippians 1:1-11)
Today we start a new series through Philippians. Preaching through Philippians over the summer seemed timely considering the present circumstances and the perceived growing tension and weariness in the general populace, though perhaps it’s merely the projection of my own tension and weariness.…
Grace Comes Contrary to Convention (Genesis 25:19-34)
Inheritance of God’s blessings is not determined by human convention such a birth order…it is determined by God’s intention. Neither Jacob nor Esau would gain the promised inheritance by virtue of being Isaac’s children. Esau would not gain the inheritance by mere virtue of being the first-born. To…
Comforted in Suffering (2 Corinthians 1:1-11)
Sufferings teach us to rely on God, who carries the power to raise the dead to life. Even still, Jesus comforts us in our sufferings so that we can be a comfort to others.
The Blessing of the Birthright (Genesis 21:8-21)
So though they remained children of illegitimate birth, had they understood how God’s promises come to those of legitimate birth, they could have humbled themselves under the covenant promises, and laid hold of them by faith. Just as Ruth believed by faith a Moabite could find a home in Israel and…
The Consequences of Bypassing Faith (Genesis 16:1-16)
Here’s the narrative background. God promised a son to Abram and Sarai. Not just a son, descendants as numerous as the stars of the sky and the sand of the ocean’s beaches. This promise was first given to Abram when he was a pagan, living in his father’s land of Haran, unknowing of the Lord Most…
The Sufficiency of God’s Salvation of Grace (Genesis 7:1-24)
God’s salvation by grace is sufficient to save fully, perfectly, and wholly.
Exhortations to a Faithful End (1 Peter 5:1-11)
We have two sermons left in 1 Peter. As he nears the end of his letter, Peter has brought into focus the impending judgment of God; a judgment which is beginning in God’s own house. As such, God’s people are exhorted to persevere in suffering, entrusting their lives to God, and doing good. Being…
Grace for Thieves, Criminals, and Murderers (Luke 23:35-43)
In this passage, we see the absolute wonder and offensiveness of God’s grace. While so many look at Jesus, mock his ability to save, and deny the wonder of salvation, there are others who simply believe and are saved. God’s grace is free and it extends to all who believe it comes…
Salvation is for the Unrighteous (Luke 18:9-14)
A fundamental truth of Christianity is that Jesus came to save sinners (1 Tim. 1:15), that is, people who are unrighteous and living in sin. Unfortunately, the opposite is often communicated. Many people have it in their minds that Jesus saves those who are worthy of being saved. This passage in…
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