The Citadel Church Logo
The Citadel Church Logo
The Citadel Church Logo
← Back to Sermons

Grace That Lifts, Keeps, and Transforms

Thursday, July 16, 2026special
📖 EPH.2.8-EPH.2.9
Ephesians 2:8–9 reminds us that grace is God’s gift, not a reward we earn. Grace finds us, redeems us, gives us access to God, and keeps working until our lives are changed. We are invited to receive grace as power for daily living. What God freely gives can lift us from failure, keep us through difficulty, and equip us to become who He has called us to be.
Key Points
1.
Salvation is a gift from God, not a reward for what people have done.
2.
Grace is described as God’s gift, redemption, access, change, and empowerment.
3.
The closing question asks which aspect of grace listeners need to lean into.

Loading scripture…

Sermon Summary

Ephesians 2:8–9 reminds us that grace is God’s gift, not a reward we earn. Grace finds us, redeems us, gives us access to God, and keeps working until our lives are changed.

We are invited to receive grace as power for daily living. What God freely gives can lift us from failure, keep us through difficulty, and equip us to become who He has called us to be.

Related Sermons

Stir Up The Gift

Stir Up The Gift

Elder Gary Harvey · Sep 27, 2026

We were challenged to face the question God asks of every steward: “What did you do with what I gave you?” From 2 Timothy 1:6–7, we were reminded that stewardship is bigger than money—it includes our time, relationships, opportunities, influence, and the gifts God has entrusted to us. Faithfulness isn’t proven by busyness, applause, or visible activity, but by caring for the assignment God actually placed in our hands. We were called to recognize what God has entrusted to us and stop burying i…

Let This Mind Be in You

Let This Mind Be in You

Bishop Terry L. Hill, Jr. · Sep 20, 2026

Philippians 2:5 shows us that managing our lives begins with managing our minds. Because God owns everything, including us, our thoughts and attitudes must be aligned with the mind of Christ. We are challenged to release entitlement, empty ourselves of pride, and choose obedience even when it costs comfort or recognition. Renewed thinking gives us greater capacity to serve God and one another with humility.

Managing Me 2026

Managing Me 2026

Bishop Terry L. Hill, Jr. · Sep 20, 2026

First Corinthians 6:19–20 reminds us that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit and that we were bought with a price. God is the Owner, we are managers, and every part of life belongs under His direction. We are called to let the Holy Spirit guide our choices and to glorify God in body and spirit. Stewardship begins within us before it reaches our money, opportunities, relationships, or responsibilities.

Watch Live Online

Not Ready To Attend In Person Yet?

Not ready yet? That is okay. You are always welcome to attend worship, events, and services as you explore faith at your own pace. Join The Citadel Church live online on YouTube and Facebook for Sunday worship and Tuesday Bible study.

The Citadel Church

Home

Sermons

Events

Menu

The Citadel Church Logo

Home

Sermons

Events

Members

Giving

Contact

Loading...

Unable to load passage

The reference “” could not be found.