Sermons on Circumcision Is A Seal:

Eternal Security

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 28, 2000

Once a person is saved by believing in Jesus Christ, that person’s salvation can never be lost through any subsequent sin, act, or lack of action. The believer’s place in heaven is eternally secure.

ETERNAL SECURITY [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/eter-sec.html] [A handout for this sermon is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/etersec-handout.html]      The phrase "eternal security" means that once a person is saved by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:9-20, Romans 8:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lacking Nothing In Christ Series

Contributed by Rickey Bennett on Aug 17, 2009

We do not lack anything necessary for life and godliness in our union with Christ.

INTRODUCTION Please turn in your Bibles to Colossians chapter 2. We’ll be reading verses 9-13 this morning. We’re going to pick up the trail again today in our study of Paul’s letter to the Colossian believers. The first chapter and a half was mainly about the gospel of Jesus Christ and the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-13

Denomination: *other

Flesh

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 22, 2004

. Paul has already made it clear that there must be an inward change of heart and obedience to the law, and that mere external observances can never save a lost sinner. Now Paul proceeds to show how Abraham was pronounced righteous before he was circumc

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: The flesh is a built-in law of failure, making it impossible for the natural man to please or serve God. It is a compulsive inner force inherited from man’s fall, which expresses itself in general and specific rebellion against God and His righteousness. The flesh can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving God’s Healing Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Jan 5, 2022

Maybe you have been pursuing the Promised Land for a while; and much of your journey has been filled with spiritual heartache and pain and you may be wounded. If so, then you need to receive spiritual healing from the Lord.

If God has ever placed a calling on your heart to serve Him, then He is inviting you to enter a spiritual Promised Land. He’s calling you to possess the land, just as He called the Israelites to possess Canaan; but before you can begin possessing the land you need to make sure your heart is right ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:2-15

Denomination: Baptist

Standing In The Freedom Of The Gospel: Fighting For The Freedom The Gospel P

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Fighting for the Freedom the Gospel Promises us

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Fighting for the Freedom the Gospel Promises us Galatians 2:1-10 A neglected metaphor of our walk as Christ Followers is seeing life as war and a fight. Paul uses fighting imagery for his walk with God, his ministry, and his mission. He fought against his ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Standing Firm In Our Freedom Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jul 15, 2010

Christ has set us free. How to stand firm in that freedom.

Text: Galatians 5:1-6 Title: Standing firm in our Freedom Introduction Since today is the 4th of July we are going to jump ahead in our study of Galatians to Galatians chapter 5- because Galatians chapter 5 is all about the subject of Freedom –The freedom we have in Christ. “It is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Paul/Timothy In Galatia To Deliver Council's Decrees Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 27, 2017

Paul’s return trip to southern Galatia appears to have been much less eventful than his first visit. But the only incident of any significance on which Luke comments is the addition of Timothy to the missionary team.

January 16, 2015 By: Tom Lowe Title: Paul/Timothy in S. Galatia To Deliver Council's Decrees (16:1-5) Scripture (Acts 16:1-5; KJV) 1 Then he came to Derbe and Lystra. And behold, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism: Is It Really A Part Of The Plan?

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Sep 6, 2001

Baptism is commanded by God and God Wants His People to Obey!

Baptism: Is it really a part of the plan? PRAYER From the Christian reader As teacher of the "20-Something" Sunday school class, I receive information on prospective new members for our group. Recently, one person had noted on his sheet under "Circumstances of Salvation" that he had "Accepted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20, Acts 2:38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Jerusalem Council [part 1] Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 9, 2022

The Council of Jerusalem was held in Jerusalem around AD 50. It is unique among the ancient pre-ecumenical councils, because many considered it to be the prototype and forerunner of future councils.

The Jerusalem Council This article is about the 1st-century Council of early Christianity. Contents Details About the Council of Jerusalem Date c. 50 Accepted by most Christian denominations Next Council Ancient church councils (pre-ecumenical) and the First Council of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:14

Denomination: Baptist

Week Two Two Ordinances Series

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Apr 28, 2023

Baptism and the Lord's Supper

ORDINANCES OF THE CHURCH: BAPTISM AND THE LORD’S SUPPER I. INTRODUCTION Various religions have many rites or rituals that a convert must perform either to achieve their definition of salvation or to maintain that salvation. Often these rites have secret meanings and are surrounded in mystical ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:27, 1 Corinthians 12:13

Denomination: Baptist

Developing Proper Judgment Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 29, 2008

Spiritual understanding is not produced solely by learning facts or procedures, but rather it depends on love for God & obedience to known truth. Obedience to God’s known will develops discernment between falsehood & truth.

JOHN 7: 19-24 DEVELOPING PROPER JUDGMENT [John 5:1-15 / 39 – 47] Jesus has just explained that if their lives are in harmony with God, they will recognize the character and source of His teaching. [Similarly, in John 5:42-47, Jesus said that if they had the love of ...read more

Scripture: John 7:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Experience Of The Galatians Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 9, 2018

Experiences can change, but truth never changes. Paul balances the subjective experience of the Galatian Christians with the objective teaching of the unchanging Word of God.

October 6, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe Chapter III.A.1: The Experience of the Galatians (3.1-5) Galatians 3.1-5 (KJV) 1 O foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you that you should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Legacy

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

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A. INTRODUCTION 1. The first seven chapters of this wonderful book allow us to see the fulfillment of God's covenant promise to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob from two perspectives: a. as a m __ __ __ __ __ __ __ campaign b. as a s __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ experience 2. To limit our understanding of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-12

Choices, Choices, Choices!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jun 30, 2019

Choices, choices, choices! – sermon by Gordon Curley (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: Choice #1: Slavery or Freedom? (vs 1). Choice #2: Law or Grace (vs 2-6). Choice #3: Circumcision or the Cross (vs 7-12) Choice #4: The Spirit or the Flesh (vs 13-15) SERMON BODY Ill: • Herbert Asquith was British Liberal prime minister from 1908 to 1916, • He was in charge and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:2-15

Denomination: Brethren

Dependable Salvation

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 6, 2010

There are many things in life that are undependable, but the salvation God gives is dependable and everlasting.

DEPENDABLE SALVATION GALATIANS 5:2-12 INTRODUCTION It is nothing quite like an item or person that is dependable. The young girl is impressed by the young man who shows up on time and shows up period to take her to the movies. The employer is impressed by the employee who shows up for work on a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:2-12

Denomination: Baptist