Sermons on Almost Saved:

Being Lost

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009

In the Gospel according to Luke, • We find one of the greatest short stories that can be found in the Bible! • And the story I am referring to is the parable of "The Prodigal Son," • It’s one of the first stories we hear, as children, in Sunday Scho

In the Gospel according to Luke, • We find one of the greatest short stories that can be found in the Bible! • And the story I am referring to is the parable of "The Prodigal Son," • It’s one of the first stories we hear, as children, in Sunday School. And As adults, we have heard this text ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian Church

The Gospel In One Verse

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

Evangelistic Message sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. (PowerPoint slides for this talk available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

The Greatest Verse in the Bible Reading: John chapter 3 verse 16. Ill: Bill Cosby Story. • A couple went to see the American comedian in concert; • They enjoyed the concert so much they decided to get his autograph. • Not for themselves! • But for their little baby who was at home ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Brethren

The Surprising Jesus.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

The Surprising Jesus. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 5 verses 17-26. Ill: • (a). DVD – Rolf Harris - Jake the Peg (on Youtube or email me) • (b). Kids Talk illustration I WANT US TO LOOK AT THE 4 TYPES OF PEOPLE IN THIS STORY: (1st) The friends of the paralysed man. • Ill: Have you ever had a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Brethren

The Author Of Life – Killed Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 12, 2008

This message set some people free and made some people furious. Peter claiming they are sinners responsible for crucifying the Messiah.

Some times things are just not good. There is the picture of the man at the psychiatrist’s office and his psychiatrist puts things in layman’s terms. Your mind is like a bicycle, your pants got caught in the sprocket and the chain came off. Not good! In Acts 3:11-26 Peter tells a crowd of people ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Better Priest Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Jul 8, 2006

The priesthood of Jesus Christ is infinitely superior to that of Aaron and this is the main purpose behind the introduction of Melchizedek

A better priest – Heb 7 We have seen that Melchizedek is put forward as a type or picture of Christ in that he was a king of Righteousness and Peace. In Jesus we see both God’s perfect righteousness and His plan to restore peace with His creation – even at the cost of the death of His beloved Son. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Financial Freedom Workshop - Session 4

Contributed by Aaron Mishoe on Apr 2, 2009

Learn to save for future expences and break the cycle of going deeper into debt.

You can download the free PowerPoint and teaching matierials at: www.LisbonWC.org/free.htm Welcome! FINANCIAL FREEDOM WORKSHOP Session 4 Developed using the books:Your Money Map: A Proven 7 Step Guide to True Financial Freedom and The Total Money Makeover. REVIEW - Hopefully you have been ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:5

Denomination: Holiness

Serving For God's Glory Series

Contributed by Stephen Brown on Jan 19, 2016

We have responsibilities in the context of our relationship with God and His church. Peter provides godly guidance for our responsibilities in the Lord's church.

In the military, after the agreements and oaths, there were responsibilities. They offered training, but I had to train. They gave me equipment, but I had to maintain it. They prepared food, but I had to eat. They provided education, but I had to continue learning. Bottom line is - I had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection And Life Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Aug 5, 2018

Dealing with the death of Lazarus, Jesus performed one of His greatest miracles. While meeting a desperate and immediate need through miraculous power, Jesus also revealed an eternal truth - the dead in Christ never die! He is the Resurrection and Life.

The Resurrection and Life John 11: 17-27 Our text today is likely a familiar account for most of us. It deals with a very difficult moment in the lives of those who were very close to Jesus. As the Lord ministered in the area of Jerusalem, He often visited the home of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This King Of Glory?

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 10, 2017

A sermon on the exalted position of Jesus as the king of kings.

"Who Is This King of Glory?" Psalms 24:1-10 Introduction: The 24th Psalm of David is the third of a trilogy of compositions by David that are Messianic in their theme. Psalm 22 is about the Cross; 23 is about the shepherd's Crook and the 24th is about the Crown; it's about a king but not just ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Lost Sheep Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 31, 2017

Here in this short passage there is the gracious plan of Christ concerning mankind; for the Son of man is come to save that which was lost.

-AD 29- Capernaum Lesson: PARABLE OF THE LOST SHEEP Scripture: Matthew 18:11-14 I believe that if you were to ask Jesus to give one reason for why He came to earth, He would wrap it all up with this one statement: 11 For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost. This testimony by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Practicing The Presence Of God

Contributed by Daniel Keeran on Mar 13, 2018

Spiritual Mindfulness is described.

Practicing the Presence of God: Spiritual Mindfulness by Daniel Keeran, MSW, College of Mental Health Counselling www.ctihalifax.com Psalm 16:11 You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't You Love It When A Plan Comes Together. Series

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Jan 3, 2015

Starts with forth telling of Christ in OT. Then moves to what it means to us today. Need for Salvation and then what to do afterwards.

ILLUSTRATION: The book The World's Worst Predictions lists some of history's all-time prophetic goof. King George II said in 1773 that the American colonies had little stomach for revolution. An official of the White Star Line, speaking of the firm's newly built flagship, the Titanic, launched ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let The Facts Speak For Themselves

Contributed by Don Kesner on Jan 13, 2015

How will others know I am a Christian? How do I live down my past? If we are what we say we are, the facts will speak for themselves.

Let the facts speak for themselves¨ (John Chapter 9) A) The entire chapter deals with the story of a blind man who received his sight after Jesus spat on the ground and made clay with the saliva. (It was commonly supposed that sickness was the result of sin. Either by the man, in this case, or by ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christ's Primary Mission

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jul 20, 2014

CHRIST'S PRIMARY MISSION WAS TO SAVE THE LOST.

CHRIST’S PRIMARY MISSION OBSERVATION: ZACCHEUS (MEANING PURE OR CLEAN) WAS A WEALTHY JEWISH CHIEF TAX COLLECTOR FOR THE ROMANS. JESUS ENTERED JERICHO AND ZACCHEUS, OUT OF CURIOSITY, CLIMBED A TREE TO GAIN A BETTER VIEW OF JESUS AND HEAR WHAT HE HAD TO SAY. INTERPRETATION: LUKE 19: 9-10 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Question And The Only Right Answer To It

Contributed by David Mcnally on May 5, 2014

The question which the Philippian jailer asked Paul and Silas 2,000 years ago is still relevant today and we have to encourage people to ask it, and no matter how 'diverse' or 'multi-cultural' our society is, there is only one correct answer to it.

Psalm 34:1-9 and 17-22 (all) emphasize v.22 Acts 16: 16-34 Sermon: What must I do to be Saved? There's only one answer to that question. “Saved”. A little 5-letter word usually being the past tense of the verb “save” which means 'set free' or 'rescue'. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational