Sermons on Author Of Eternal Salvation:

An Eternal Truth In A New Light Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 7, 2020

In 1 John 2:7-11 we see the description of the fellowship in love as: 1) The Eternal Truth in the Old Light (1 John 2:7), 2) The Eternal Truth in a New Light (1 John 2:8) 3) The Eternal Truth as a Way of Life (1 John 2:9-11).

?1 John 2:7-11 [7] Beloved, I am writing you no new commandment, but an old commandment that you had from the beginning. The old commandment is the word that you have heard. [8] At the same time, it is a new commandment that I am writing to you, which is true in him and in you, because the darkness ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Other

Jesus' Authority Questioned: Who Has Authority Over Your Life? Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Sep 25, 2023

We want to understand as Christians that Jesus Christ fundamentally has authority over our lives. What does authority mean? Authority is power, control, influence. My life is not my own, my life belongs to God. God has authority over me.

"In U.S. Navel Institute Proceedings, the magazine of the Naval Institute, Frank Koch illustrates the importance of obeying the Laws of the Lighthouse. Two battleships assigned to the training squadron had been at sea on maneuvers in heavy weather for several days. I was serving on the lead ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:27-28

Denomination: Salvation Army

Your Soul Self

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Nov 9, 2017

Your soul is the most valuable thing you have. What are you doing with your soul?

Your Soul Self "What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?" Mark 8:36 Intro: Today we are going to talk about your most valuable possession. It is you. It is the essence of what you are. It is your soul. Your soul will go on living forever, long after ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Today Count For Eternity

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 2, 2001

From the parable of the minas, understand our responsibility as believers to be faithful in preaching the Gospel, the task entrusted to us by our Lord.

The things that may happen in the future will affect us today. When we know that this recession will drag on for a long time, we have to make plans - to keep our jobs, spend less save more… The government will have to find ways to create jobs for the retrenched, bring forward projects to stimulate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Eternity What Happens Next? Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 15, 2016

What happens after death? Where will you end up? Can we choose our eternal destination?

Eternity; what happens next? John 14:1-2 King James Version (KJV) Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. Luke 23:33-43 New International Version ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43, 2 Corinthians 5:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Perfected In His Presence; A Funeral Message. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 2, 2022

A fellow officer has been promoted to glory, we celebrate her service and salvation.

Perfected in his presence, a funeral message. Bula, We are here today to remember the life, to celebrate the life of our dear friend and sister … To some she was more than a friend and sister, she was the wife of and mother of ….and grandmother of …and ... Many of you were close to her. … and… ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:8, Romans 15:7, Ephesians 1:13-14, John 1:29, John 5:24, 1 Peter 1:3, 2 Corinthians 5:1-2, Romans 10:9-10, Jude 1:24-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

He Asked - Jesus Answered

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 9, 2009

Some people are willing to fulfill the requirement to attain eternal life in God’s kingdom and some find it difficult.

Text: “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life? (v. 17) Did you ever ask that question? Have you ever given any thought to how one inherits eternal life or how one can be assured of spending eternity with Jesus in His kingdom? There are people who do not give consideration ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Christian Church

Don't You Believe Me?

Contributed by David E. Watters on Aug 16, 2011

This scripture from John includes one of the most well-known conversations in the New Testament. It was the conversation between Nicodemus and Jesus. This moment recorded for us by John captures some very important insights into our Christian faith and

This morning, I would like to start out with a little saying that I read this last week. It goes like this...‘Some people change their ways when they see the light, others only when they feel the heat.’ (Repeat). Our scripture today from John includes one of the most well-known ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

The Plain Truth

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002

What people need today more than anything else is the truth concerning their eternal destiny.

THE PLAIN TRUTH Prov. 23:22-25 INTRO. The world today is hurting for the truth. We hear a lot about the "credibility gap". That is the difference between what the people are told and the real truth. There is a credibility gap in the presentation of the gospel also. Many people are lost and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Process Of Our Salvation Series

Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Sep 19, 2001

Picture # 10 in series: The 14 Candid Snapshots of the Maturing Christian as found in the Gospel of John. The process of our salvation is seen in the picture of the man born blind. We are born blind in sin.

Picture # 10 The Process Of Our Salvation As Seen In The Man Born Blind John 9:1-41. The man born blind was in his condition of blindness so the works of God might be displayed in his life (John 9:3; Romans 8:28; I Corinthians 3:15,16). Jesus has come to bring spiritual blindness to those who ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

Longing For The Salvation Of Israel Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE CORRUPTION OF THIS WORLD CREATES A LONGING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD

BIG IDEA: THE CORRUPTION OF THIS WORLD CREATES A LONGING FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD I. (:1-3) THE CORRUPTION OF THIS WORLD IS UNIVERSAL AND UNAVOIDABLE A. The Foolishness of Corruption 1. The Denial of the Fool -- "There is no God" 2. The Character of the Corrupt -- "They are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Joy Of Your Salvation

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction 1.

Introduction 1. Friends, you and me have reasons to rejoice. As believers, we are people who have reason to have joy. * - we have a heavenly father who created us and gave us this rich and bounteous earth to live in * - He has provided all that we need for life and for the enjoyment of life * - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Attending To Our Salvation

Contributed by Scott Lamshed on Apr 13, 2001

Ensuring that we have a solid foundation when it comes to a walk with the Lord Jesus Christ

ATTENDING TO OUR SALVATION Introduction A. Text: Hb. 2:1-4. B. The original recipients of Hebrews were in danger of falling away from the faith because they were failing to properly consider and value their salvation in Christ. C. We cannot afford to take our salvation from sin for granted. I. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Salvation Through Conflict

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 3, 2002

The salvation that Jesus Christ has made possible for us came through conflict resolution.

What comes to mind when you hear the word "conflict?" Anger? Fear? Anxiety? A person’s name or face? A memory of a past event or a word spoken that you want to forget but can’t? Some of us fear conflict, like the grass in the African proverb, “when bull elephants fight, the grass always loses.” ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-3, Matthew 26:1-75

Denomination: Church Of God

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