Sermons on Assurances:

An Anchor For The Soul Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Oct 21, 2003

Success in the Christian life isn’t all about our effort. While we must make an effort we are not left to do it alone. However, we can have assurance of success without yet realizing the success.

An Anchor for the Soul Hebrews 6:13–20 INTRODUCTION At the time of his death, this man’s work appeared in twenty-six hundred newspapers worldwide, and was the basis of a franchise earning $1 billion a year. Since its modest debut in just seven papers on October 2, 1950, his comic strip became a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:13-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are Forgiven

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 27, 2003

Complete forgiveness is found in Jesus Christ.

INTRO.- Forgiveness if a beautiful thing, but not everyone expresses it or demonstrates it. ILL.- A couple had been married for 15 years. They were having more than the usual marital disagreements. They wanted to make their marriage work, however, and agreed on an idea the wife had. For one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tychicus: A Faithful Servant

Contributed by Ed Taylor on May 20, 2002

Tychicus demonstrates 4 key areas for effective, heartfelt Jesus-centered service.

1. By all accounts, Edward Kimball was really an NORMAL MAN. a. He worked a normal job. Attended a normal church. b. He even faithfully taught a normal Bible study class. One day a young man named Dwight visited his class. It was clear Dwight didn’t know the Bible. One Saturday as Ed was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:21-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus, The Hope Of The World Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 30, 2002

1st in First John Series

JESUS, THE HOPE OF THE WORLD 1 John 1:1-4 INTRO: In the letter of 1 John, John gives several keys as to why the book was written. One of the reasons for 1 John is to promote joy (1:4). The second reason he gives us this book is to prevent sin (2:1). In other words, that we might be strengthened ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Three Tests For Salvation Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 3, 2002

4th in First John Series

THREE TESTS FOR SALVATION 1 John 2:3-11 INTRO: One of the main purposes of the book of 1 John is that you and I might come to know that we are truly children of God. To know that we are born again. The Bible plainly teaches that it is possible for a Christian to really and actually know he is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Birthmarks Of A Believer Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2002

15th in First John Series

BIRTHMARKS OF A BELIEVER 1 John 5:1-5 INTRO: Were I to ask you if you are sure that you have been born physically you would think it a foolish question. Yet there are many people who are not sure that they have been born spiritually. There are certain characteristics that mark those that are of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Witness Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2002

16th in First John Series

THE WITNESS OF THE SPIRIT 1 John 5:6-13 INTRO: We are living in an age that is filled with doubt. Very few people have any certainty of any kind whatsoever. 1 John was written to give us assurance. The Bible says it is possible for us to know that we’re saved. In v. 6, we are told it is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

These Things We Know Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2002

19th in First John Series (Final Message in Series)

THESE THINGS WE KNOW 1 John 5:18-21 INTRO: The book of 1 John, as we have seen together, is the book of Christian certainty. God laid it upon the heart of John to write this little letter to every one of us so that we might never be in the dark about our salvation and to have a surety which ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Slippery Rocks

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 15, 2003

Even the fundamentals of our faith -- the Bible, prayer, the church, spiritual experience -- can become slippery, unsure. The way to certainty is through obedience.

Although generally I stay away from stories that begin, “There were a Baptist minister, a Catholic priest, and a Jewish rabbi,” today I’ll make an exception. Sometimes you just have to be corny to get your point across. So, sure enough, there were a Baptist minister, a Catholic priest, and a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

No Other Gospel Series

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Jul 15, 2003

Paul stands against the works-based religion of the Judaizers who were attempting to corrupt the gospel in Galatia.

NO OTHER GOSPEL TEXT: Galatians 1:6-10 (NIV) 6 I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel— 7 which is really no gospel at all. Evidently some people are throwing you into confusion and are trying to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Evidence Of A New Birth Experience

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 18, 2003

Nothing can be more troubling to your soul than to be uncertain about your salvation. God provides in His Word three strong evidences of salvation. Happy indeed is the person who manifests these three evidences in their life.

EVIDENCE OF A NEW BIRTH EXPERIENCE "We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love his brother abides in death." I John 3:14 Nothing can be so troubling to your soul than to be uncertain about your salvation. God provides in His Word three ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

How The Bible Describes Our Salvation

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 19, 2003

This brief outline identifies five wonderful adjectives that describe the salvation that we have in Jesus Christ our Lord.

HOW THE BIBLE DESCRIBES OUR SALVATION "Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints." Jude, verse 3. I. A COMMON SALVATION: ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Can A Good Person Go To Hell?

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 21, 2003

A look at why "being good" is not what gets you to heaven.

"Can A Good Person Go To Hell?" 1 of 1 Galatians 4:8-15 July 20, 2003 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A On June 16, 1989, Mohammed Shera’ie came within seconds of death. He had murdered the wife and two children of Mohammed Yehia Ali ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Bread Of Life

Contributed by James Little on Jul 21, 2003

Jesus is the Bread of Life.

The Bread of Life O LORD, our LORD, the majesty of your name fills the earth! Your glory is higher than the heavens! You are our exodus from slavery! our Salvation! and our glorious freedom! Our true temple is built and is our bread without yeast, our Sanctification and our Salvation. To God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:17-21, John 6:35-40

Denomination: Methodist

Our Standing In Christ

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 25, 2003

This outline sets for our standing in Christ as it relates to our position, possessions and prospect that is our through the grace of God.

OUR STANDING IN CHRIST "Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in the hope of the glory of God." Romans 5:1-2. I. OUR STANDING IN REGARD TO OUR ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1, Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist