Sermons on Doctrinal Discussions:

Reason's For Real Security

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Apr 30, 2005

This is a message that points out the most basic salvation doctrine and that is the security of the believer.

Reasons for Real Security Romans 8:33-39 I. We Can Never Be Condemned (v. 33-34) A. No Condemnation Due to God’s Sovereignty (v. 33) 1. Your salvation is not due to luck 2. Your salvation is eternal past and future B. No Condemnation Due to the Price Paid (v. 32, 34b) 1. The price paid provided ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:33-39

Denomination: Baptist

Soteriology Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 26, 2003

This is the 2nd study in the study "Doctrinal Issues From 1 Timothy".

Series: Doctrinal Issues From 1 Timothy[#2] SOTERIOLOGY: THE DOCTRINE OF SALVATION 1 Timothy 1:1-20; 4:1-10 Saved From What? Romans 3:23 Romans 5:8 Romans 6:23 Recapitulation 1. Replacing the head of mankind. John 3:16 2. Christ replaced Adam as the head of mankind. 3. The disease of sin was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-20, 1 Timothy 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Christology Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 15, 2003

This is the 4th study in the study "Doctrinal Issues From 1 Timothy".

Series: Doctrinal Issues From 1 Timothy[#4] CHRISTOLOGY: THE DOCTRINE OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST 1 Timothy 3:16 Introduction: 1. One way to salvation: Jesus Christ. 2. Christology: The doctrine of Jesus Christ. 3. This verse is a hymn that summarizes all that Jesus Christ has done. ¡§He appeared ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Confirm Your Calling And Election

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Mar 5, 2007

Many sincere Christians are reluctant to delve to any extent into the doctrine of election.

CONFIRM YOUR CALLING AND ELECTION Therefore, my brothers, be all the more eager to make your calling and election sure. For if you do these things, you will never fall, and you will receive a rich welcome into the eternal kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. (2 Peter 1:10-11 NIV) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Court Record

Contributed by Chris Surber on Nov 9, 2005

This message illustrates the doctrine of justification with a courtroom proceding with Jesus as judge and redeemer.

“The Court Record” Introduction/Illustration Have you ever been in a courtroom? I won’t ask any of you here this morning to raise your hand if you have been to court. But I will tell you a story about one of my court experiences. Before you get worried and think that you welcomed a Pastor into ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Christian Church

Who Is This Jesus?

Contributed by Don Jones on Aug 10, 2006

A doctrinal look at Jesus from the pre-incarnate Christ to the returning Lord.

8-1-2006 WGBC Who is Jesus? I. The Pre-incarnate Christ Exodus 3:14-15 - The "I AM" The name by which Moses was to identify his sender was "I AM". The Hebrew word is derived from the root word meaning "to be". It signifies the creative sustaining power of Almighty God. The implication is ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Falling From Grace Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 3, 2008

Paul admonishes the churches in Galatia for so quickly abandoning the doctrine of grace.

Galatians 1:1-10 “Falling from Grace” Background • Paul and Barnabas on their first missionary journey established churches in the cities of Antioch, Iconium, Lystra, and Derbe; these are located in the southern part of Galatia (Acts 13:14- 14:23). • Paul is writing to churches he had ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Following By Faith

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 5, 2011

This message discusses the process of faith from crisis, cost, and then crown.

Following by Faith (Hebrews 11) "For we walk by faith, not by sight:" (2 Cor 5:7) REFLECTION: If the LORD is our shepherd then He desires us to follow him. (John 10:27) In fact Jesus specifically called his people to “Follow me” 17 times in the Gospels. In this world of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Dare We Dream Together

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 6, 2018

A sermon that discusses how to get God's vision for our lives.

What is God’s vision? Dare we dream together. Duncan McGregor was a very famous All black In 1905 part of the Originals team that travelled to Britain, Ireland, France and the United States and that only lost one out of 35 games. While on tour, the British press dubbed him the "Flying Scotsman" ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Devoted To The Apostles' Teaching

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 10, 2023

When the church first began, those first disciples of Jesus devoted themselves to the apostles' teachings. The New Testament contains the apostles' teaching and as followers of Jesus today, we must also devote ourselves to the apostles' teaching.

A. The Bible says that the early church “devoted themselves…” to a number of things. (NIV) 1. Some of the other translations express the phrase “devoted themselves” slightly differently. a. KJV: And they continued steadfastly b. NASV: They were continually devoting themselves 2. Their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Balaam + Balak,” A Deadly Alliance

Contributed by Thilini Perera on Jan 5, 2021

JESUS EXPOSES A DEADLY TRAP, “THE ERROR OF BALAAM” ABOUT TO GO VIRAL IN THE ENDTIMES AGAINST THE PEOPLE OF GOD IN REVELATION 2:14-16. WHAT DO BALAAM & BALAK, MEN WHO LIVED SO LONG AGO HAVE TO DO WITH US IN THE ENDTIMES? LET’S DIVE IN AND FIND OUT.

HISTORICAL BACKDROP (NUMBERS 22) We are quite familiar with the story of how children of God disobeyed and wandered in the wilderness for forty long years. Well, finally they are about to enter the PROMISED LAND. At the FINAL CAMP in their long tiring wilderness journey, they are waiting in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:14-16, Jude 1:11, 2 Peter 2:15-16

Resurrection And Revelation Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Feb 10, 2026

Jesus addresses the rationalism of the Sadducees as He discusses both the resurrection and His identification.

Theological debates have baffled people as long as there have been humans on the earth. Adam and Eve wrestled with the Sovereignty and goodness of God and the Volition of Humans as they listened to the serpent and ate of the forbidden fruit (Gen. 3) Cain faced the balance between grace and justice ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:27-44

Denomination: Baptist

Peter The Rock? Series

Contributed by Shane Hart on Apr 27, 2006

A discussion of that famous statement by Jesus calling Peter "the rock."

As we continue answering your questions let’s go to this week’s email: "Good morning Pastor Shane!  I have been slowly....... reading thru the book of Matthew.     1. The one thing that I’ve intended to ask you about is Mt 16:19.   To what is Jesus referring?    *I will give you the keys of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Are At War

Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 3, 2008

This sermon deals with the reality of spiritual warfare as Paul discussed it in Ephesians.

I have used sermoncentral along with several other resources in this sermon. WE ARE AT WAR January 20, 2008 Jay Davis Robison EPHESIANS 6:10-13 Are We at War? For all of my life US at war against poverty & drugs Of course we are in Afghanistan and Iraq hear daily updates War is A FACT OF ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Practical Christianity Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 11, 2022

The book of James is written by Jesus’ brother. James speaks to the practical side of Christianity. Christianity is doctrine, but it is more than doctrine. His point was to influence believers to a practical Christianity. It is written to Hebrew Christians.

A man leaves his business in the hands of someone to look after things while he is gone. When he returns, he asked the one he left in charge, did you get my letters and read my instructions? Yes, he replied I received them, and I read them. How could it be that this man received the letters and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist