Sermons About Grace
When Would You Tell God 'No?'
In Jonah 1-2 we get the opening sequence of a story about the work of God and the rebellion of a missionary/prophet.
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A Generous Community
These days, there is an appetite for spirituality and a distaste for "church." Is this really what God wanted? The church was intended to be a dynamic, life-giving movement of people who experience and extend the love of God together. In fact, Jesus said that you can't be spiritual on your own, that the spiritual life is something we do together. If you catch a glimpse of God's dream for doing life together, we are convinced you'll never want anything less.
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Jesus for all people
This sermon looks at the work of Christ as he opens doors for the Gospel and brings fruit through its proclamation,
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Judge Not
This week, Pastor Kevin looked at not only the command we have not to condemn others, but even deeper, the question of why we judge others!
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Why We Rejoice (Romans 5:2)
Joy should characterize Christians. It should be based on something deeper than temporal circumstances; it should be based on the person and work of Jesus Christ on the cross.
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Prayer that unleashes the Power of God
Are we praying prayers that unleash the power of God? Are we pure? Are you praying for those around you? Prayers that unleash the power of God lead to salvation. Don't give up praying for others, salvation may be just around the corner.
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The Many Aspects of Grace
God's grace: Something we have not earned and certainly do not deserve but that is bestowed on us by God
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An Authentic Community
These days, there is an appetite for spirituality and a huge distaste for "church." Is this really what God wanted? The church was intended to be a dynamic, life-giving movement of people who experience and extend the love of God together. In fact, Jesus said that you can't be spiritual on your own, that the spiritual life is something we do together. If you catch a glimpse of God's dream for doing life together, we are convinced you'll never want anything less.
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"One Man, Two Arms"
The world is prone to overcompensate one way or another when it fails to perceive truth and experience grace. God has done all he can to restore harmony to humanity in His Son Jesus Christ with both of His arms--grace and truth. Listen and see how you might experience the fullness of God in the person of Jesus who extends both of his arms--grace and truth!
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God's Amazing Grace
Hope's sermon today is taken from Galatians 5:2-7 and after watching the movie "Our House". "Everyone deserves a chance to get well" The only thing that counts is faith working through love.
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Something About George
We all miss Our Beloved Pastor George, each of us in our own way. Steve brings a unique message, dealing with a few of his qualities and how we each have, or can have those same qualities in our own life. Remember, you must move on and live your life in God's will.
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An Invitation to Divine Community
These days, there is an appetite for spirituality and a huge distaste for "church." Is this really what God wanted? The church was intended to be a dynamic, life-giving movement of people who experience and extend the love of God together. In fact, Jesus said that you can't be spiritual on your own, that the spiritual life is something we do together. If you catch a glimpse of God's dream for doing life together, we are convinced you'll never want anything less.
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Unashamed Suffering (PM)
Adam preaches 2 Tim. 1:8-12. This one long sentence from Paul highlights God's remarkable grace as the driving motivation for shameless suffering for the Gospel.
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A God Who Does Not Need Us (Acts 17:22-31; John 14:15-21)
God does not need us, but grace of all grace, God wants us. And life is different when we say yes to God’s call and claim on us.
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All of Christ and All of Grace
There are basically two ways that people think they can be saved. Either people do it on God's terms or their own.
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Half Full
We have been called as whole people (our lives - mental, emotional, pysical and spiritual). That is, we have been called as God's people to be those through whom God works to bless the world. What does it mean to begin practicing this way of life? Where is your cup half full? Where does God need to pour in more wholeness in the kind of follower you are?
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God's Amazing Grace
The concept of grace is not a very welcome concept in America today. We learn and teach that in this world you must earn everything. That's why people have such a difficult time accepting God's grace.
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Trouble with the Authorities
The religious elite did not like Jesus in his day. The life of God's Son cut across the grain of their rule-obsessed existence. Join us for this message as we explore the alternative offered by Christ.
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Experiencing God's Transforming Power: Peace
Join Pastor Cross as he continues his Extreme Makeover series and discusses the next seed - peace.
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Created for Community (some audio difficulties this week)
These days, there is an appetite for spirituality and a huge distaste for "church." Is this really what God wanted? The church was intended to be a dynamic, life-giving movement of people who experience and extend the love of God together. In fact, Jesus said that you can't be spiritual on your own, that the spiritual life is something we do together. If you catch a glimpse of God's dream for doing life together, we are convinced you'll never want anything less.
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God Is Faithful! The Drought Is Over!
We had a time of sharing this week. It's always great to hear what God is doing in our midst and in our community.
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I Doubt God Will Use Me
Observing the doubts we have about God's ability to use us compared to the promise and practice of God in His Word
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He Could There Do No Mighty Work
Sunday Baptist Heritage Conference - God never forces His grace upon anyone.
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A Learning Community
These days, there is an appetite for spirituality and a huge distaste for "church." Is this really what God wanted? The church was intended to be a dynamic, life-giving movement of people who experience and extend the love of God together. In fact, Jesus said that you can't be spiritual on your own, that the spiritual life is something we do together. If you catch a glimpse of God's dream for doing life together, we are convinced you'll never want anything less.
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Filled with the Holy Spirit
The life, the ministry, the crucifixion and resurrection and ascension of Jesus has brought about a radical new situation in our relationship with God. Pentecost was like the dawning of a new day, the ushering in of a new relationship with God for everyone who believes in Jesus Christ. In this sermon, pastor Larry Kirk discusses the unique way that God the Holy Spirit is present with us after this amazing event called Pentecost.
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7 Arenas of Grace: 5. Grace in Leadership Part 1
What to expect from First Love Church leadership in regards to grace.
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The Gospel's Grand Entrance
When Paul, Silas & Timothy brought the gospel to Thessalonica, it had a grad effect. How can we allow it to affect us similarly?
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Expansion Fund III (Philippians 4:14-20)
Phil gives an update on the expansion project at the beginning of its third and final year, setting out the opportunities that lie before us in this last year. We see that our giving serves as an encouragement to others, an investment in the future, and a sacrifice to God. In addition, we can draw encouragement from the fact that God is our loving and caring Father who will provide for all of our needs.
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Our Great Need
This week we looked at how Jesus teaches us to pray for God's grace, His guidance, and the transforming power of the gospel.
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Two Worlds....Rules versus Grace
In this third message of our speaking series, "The God Questions," we take a hard look at rules versus grace. In reality, we discover that God's rules are to help guide man as he journeys through a broken and sin-stained world. On the other hand, God invites us to step into His world of Grace....a world dominated by love, peace, joy, kindness, unlimited fun, total fulfillment, and all that is good!
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Philippians 1:7-8 - Sources of Joyful Affection
Paul bases his affection on the Philippians on the confidence He has in God's work in their lives. The doctrine known as "The Perseverance of the Saints" (or "Eternal Security") is an essential orthodox belief that if adamantly rejection will destroy the Gospel of Grace and create another religion foreign to the teachings of Christ. Paul's affection was not motivated by merely earthly emotions but by Christ’s love for his people. We find in these few verses 3 sources for the affections that Paul had for the Philippians: 1) Affections in the center of his heart, 2) Affections of fellowship, and 3) Affections of Christ Himself. We must learn that our confident affections for others stem from knowing that their salvation (and ours) doesn't rest in their (or our) grip on God, but on God's grip on them (us). You will need to look at these verses and ask yourself: Is my faith a genuine saving faith in Christ - one that is authored by Him, sustained by Him, and will one day be completed by Him. Your answer to that question should convict you know how sinful it is not to have been possessed with the affection of Christ for each other as Paul was.
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Stewards of the Story in Our Service
Titus 2:11-14; 3:1-8 Stewarding the Story starts in our souls, transforms our hearts in silence and then works out in our service. That is, in doing good deeds that adorn the gospel, making Jesus appear to be a gracious savior.
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Stewarding the Story in Service
This sermon is 3rd in a series on the way we steward the story of the gospel in our lives. Stewarding the Story starts in our souls, transforms our hearts in silence and then works out in our service. That is, in doing good deeds that adorn the gospel, making Jesus appear to be a gracious savior.
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Do Not Be Anxious
Some statistics show that anxiety-related illnesses attack almost 18% of our US population. So, what causes you to be anxious? How do you currently handle the anxiety you have? How did Jesus handle the times of anxiety He suffered? Join us as we answer these questions and more as we return to our series on the Gospel of Matthew. We'll examine God's plan for dealing with anxiety versus the empty strategies we often pursue.
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God-launched Community
These days, there is an appetite for spirituality and a huge distaste for "church." Is this really what God wanted? The church was intended to be a dynamic, life-giving movement of people who experience and extend the love of God together. In fact, Jesus said that you can't be spiritual on your own, that the spiritual life is something we do together. If you catch a glimpse of God's dream for doing life together, we are convinced you'll never want anything less.
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The Purpose of Grace
Cedric explains 2 purposes of grace: our relationship with God (reconciliation) and God's plan for our lives (our destiny)
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The Father's Love
Jesus' parable of the Prodigal Son viewed from the perspective of the Father. We are called to love the prodigal and welcome him home.
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Masculine Spirituality (Joshua 1:8-9)
God intends for men to invest ourselves in the lives of others, working for his purposes rather than our own. We are to influence others for good, helping them to understand and pursue Christ-likeness. This begins with our families, but extends to God's church and also to the unbelievers that God has placed in our lives. Our serving others requires selfless sacrifice on our part, but God will provide us the grace and strength to be faithful to our calling as we obey.
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I Doubt God's Goodness
Addressing the question of God's goodness in the midst of trials and suffering
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Philippians 1:1-2 - A Captive Joy
We normally think that Philippians is all about joy, and that is of course a major theme when it flashes forth 16 times. But it is sparked by the deeper themes of Paul’s letter. Philippians calls us to a particular kind of joy - a joy that was experience by Paul in Roman captivity facing a capital charge while his leadership was being contested. In this sermon we will look at acts 16 and see the journey Paul took to get to Philippi with his companions (Luke, Timothy, and Silas) including the Macedonia call by the Spirit of God. Secondly we will look at Paul's reception by 3 different people in Acts 16 when he arrives at Philippi. Finally, we will look at the occasion for this letter late in Paul's imprisonment at Rom (probably after 62 AD). My desire and prayer is that you will see the servant heart of Paul in fellowship with the Philippians Christians was based on making Christ the center of the letter and the motivation of His joy.
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The Rising Power: God's Word
God's Word is almighty, effective, condemns, offers grace, guides, the truth, and eternal. The Rising Power series continues with The power of God's Word. It is an amazing promise, and spoken clearly through the Prophet Isaiah: "The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever.'
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Three Failures
Peter, Judas and Pilate all failed spectacularly in the hours leading up to the Crucifixion. Peter was overconfident; Judas a know-it-all; and Pilate didn't like being put upon to make a judgment about Jesus. We should take their failures to heart and learn from them.
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That Scheming Devil
We hate to believe that someone is out to get us, but if the Bible is to be believed-someone IS out to get us. Far from being a mythological figure, Satan is a spirit being actively seeking to destroy us. Failing to appreciate this truth places us at serious risk. Find out whether or not Satan is at work in your life and exactly what he hopes to accomplish. The answers might surprise you. Key Verses: 1Pet 5:8, 2Cor 2:11, Prov 7:6ff, John 15:1-6, 1John 1:8-9, Rom 8:35-39, Eze 37
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Intro to Extreme Makeover II
This is the overview to the Extreme Makeover II Series. Explore what it means to have our lives transformed by God's power. We will be doing makre makeovers in our city.
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