Collinsville Church of Christ Sermons

Grace wasn’t meant to stop with you—it was designed to overflow. In this final message of our "Grace Poured Out" series, we look at how to let God’s mercy spill over onto the people around us this Thanksgiving. From guarding our words to extending forgiveness, make your life a "fragrant offering" to God.

Is grace just a "get out of jail free" card, or is it something more? In Week 3 of our "Grace Poured Out" series, we dive into Titus 2:11-14 to discover that the grace that saves us is also the grace that trains us. This sermon explores how grace isn't just a pardon for our past but an active, transformative power for our present.

How can God be both 100% just and 100% gracious? If he ignores our sin, how is he just? If he only punishes, how is he merciful? In this sermon, we explore the answer found in Romans 3:21-26. The cross is the "channel" where God's justice was satisfied and his grace was poured out on us. We unpack the powerful ideas of justification, redemption, and propitiation—and what they mean for you.

We often feel stuck in a cycle of trying to be "good enough" for God, only to fall short. In Part 1 of our new series, "Grace Poured Out," we explore God's powerful self-revelation in Exodus 34. We discover that grace isn't just what God does; it's who God is. Before grace was an act, it was his core identity: "merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love."

Based on the Parable of the Unforgiving Servant, this sermon explores Jesus's radical call for his followers to forgive generously, far beyond what is expected. It examines the difficult, often painful process of "cleaning the wound" and what biblical forgiveness truly means—and what it doesn't. Discover how our ability to forgive others flows directly from a proper appreciation of the immeasurable debt God has forgiven us.

How do you find hope when you're walking through the valley? This sermon, rooted in Psalm 23, shows that perseverance comes not from self-strength, but from Christ's presence and power, which turns our struggles into a testimony of His provision. Our pain in this time and place is set against the backdrop of eternity, knowing God is actively pursuing us with goodness and love. Ultimately, we are called to carry that light to others in their darkness, relying on God's promises and supporting each other until the final victory when He wipes away every tear.

In this powerful conclusion to our "Generational Faith" series, we explore how faith communities pass on hope from one generation to the next. Through Paul's letters to Timothy, we discover that God uses imperfect people to create sacred intersections where lives meet and faith multiplies across generations.

In this message, we explore one of the few times Jesus became genuinely angry: when his disciples tried to keep children away from him (Mark 10:13-16). What does this reveal about God's heart for the youngest among us. Children are not merely the "church of tomorrow" but Jesus says they're vital to the kingdom of God today.

Passing faith to the next generation doesn't require perfection or elaborate programs—it happens through authentic faith lived out in everyday moments. God's plan for spiritual formation unfolds naturally at kitchen tables, in car rides, and through ordinary conversations, while the church family provides crucial support for every household. This practical message from Deuteronomy 6 shows parents and church members alike how to transform regular routines into holy ground where the hope of our grandparents becomes the hope of our children.

Every generation stands at a crossroads: will they inherit the faith of their ancestors or drift into spiritual amnesia? In 'The Heirloom of Hope,' we explore Psalm 78's urgent call to pass on the same hope that sustained Abraham, carried David through dark caves, and kept Paul rejoicing in prison - the hope that still anchors us today. Discover why the next generation is counting on us, how God provides daily opportunities to share faith, and why passing on spiritual inheritance brings us so much joy.