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  • Finders Weepers; Losers Keepers?

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 2, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,061 views

    The world seeks to do something in order to be blessed. God calls us to be, so that we can enjoy the blessings He gives. Salvation is God's gift, not a position we earn.

    “A man came up to [Jesus], saying, ‘Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?’ And he said to him, ‘Why do you ask me about what is good? There is only one who is good. If you would enter life, keep the commandments.’ He said to him, ‘Which ones?’ And Jesus said, ‘You shall not ...read more

  • Death From Christians Perspective Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 22, 2021
     | 3,019 views

    Some deaths people treat as a “tragic end”, but for some deaths, people say “well-earned rest”. Our judgments are not true because those are based on outward known deeds. Death reveals mysteries.

    Message for Memorial Day – Theme: DEATH in Christian Perspective Text: 1 Corinthians 15:56 The Diagnosis A woman accompanied her husband to visit a doctor. After his check-up, the doctor called the wife into his chamber. He said, "If you don't do the following, your husband will surely ...read more

  • Extra Credit Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 24, 2011
     | 5,424 views

    A sermon based loosely on Luke 17:7-10 on extra credit, extra merit, going above and beyond the call of duty, to earn our salvation (Outline and material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell)

    Introduction: Extra credit is an academic concept, particularly used in American schools. Students are offered the opportunity to undertake extra work in addition to their mandatory school work. Many times extra credit can be used as a way to allow a student to improve his or her grade after weak ...read more

  • Jesus Is God's Answer Sermon Vi: Jesus Meets Our Deepest Needs Series

    Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jan 6, 2020
     | 3,274 views

    True contentment is not a matter of doing something to earn a degree of satisfaction but is spiritual in nature and depends on who we believe in and commit our lives to. Our longing to be satisfied is fully met by Jesus our Lord.

    JESUS OUR LORD MEETS OUR DEEPEST NEEDS Of all the words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: “It might have been.” Folks, there is no need whatsoever for a follower of Jesus Christ to despair over what was, what is, what will be. ...read more

  • Jesus Brings Us Grace

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Dec 25, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,777 views

    This sermon, based on John 1: 14 and Luke 1:50, was preached on the Sunday after Christmas which happened to be December 26th. It’s focus is on the grace of Jesus and our inability to earn our salvation.

    Jesus Bring Us Grace --John 1:14 and Luke 1:50 Lynn Harold Hough was a Methodist pastor in the early part of the twentieth century and became the President of Northwestern University. In 1908 he became the first to write a “Pledge of Allegiance to the Christian Flag”. Once when he was speaking ...read more

  • How To Enter God's Rest Series

    Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 12, 2004
    based on 31 ratings
     | 33,167 views

    In spite of the fact that Jesus paid it all for us on the cross, people continue to struggle, trying to earn the Christian life. If that is your situation today, I plead with you to stop trying, and start trusting. Be diligent to enter into that rest.

    HOW TO ENTER GOD’S REST Hebrews 4:11-16 "Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest, lest anyone fall after the same example of disobedience." "Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly ...read more

  • Reformaiton: One Man's Pen Changed The World

    Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 30, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,516 views

    This is a Reformation sermon, reflecting on Martin Luther’s contribution to history & renewal of the gospel. The message also reflects the similarity that Jesus had with the Pharisees who believed you could earn God’s love by keeping the commandments.

    In Jesus Holy Name October 28, 2007 Text: Romans 1:17, 3:20-22 Redeemer “One Man’s Pen Changed The World” A Jesuit priest in the 16th century complained, “Luther has damned more souls with his hymns than with all his sermons.” Few people have read his pulpit sermons, but his sermons ...read more

  • Sola Fide: Faith Alone Series

    Contributed by Mark Connelly on Aug 24, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 9,213 views

    You cannot earn your salvation. You cannot buy it. Nobody can do it for you. Salvation is by God’s grace, through faith alone in Jesus Christ. That is the truth that liberates your soul.

    We’re in the 3rd week of a 4 week series called stories to tell. My purpose in this series is to tell you 4 stories of 4 great heroes of the faith, to stir your soul to stand for Christ. I want you to have new stories of the faith to tell your children and your children’s children. ...read more

  • Understanding Financial Freedom

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Feb 2, 2013
     | 7,514 views

    You are 100% financially free if you can support yourself without having to actively do anything to earn an income for the rest of your life. Different people have a different understanding of what financial freedom really is

    Understanding Financial Freedom You are 100% financially free if you can support yourself without having to actively do anything to earn an income for the rest of your life. DEFINITIONS Different people have a different understanding of what financial freedom really is and define financial ...read more

  • I’ve Grown Accustomed To His Grace Series

    Contributed by Michael Blitz on Jul 19, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,391 views

    We can grow casual about God's Grace, and we can think we can earn it. Grace is examined by looking at the Christians in Corinth and in Galatia, and examining their differences and similarities in how Paul writes to them.

    I’ve Grown Accustomed to His Grace Dr. R.C. Sproul, a famous radio preacher, was assigned an Old Testament class of 250 freshmen. In his syllabus he clearly set forth the course requirements. There would be three small papers due by noon on September 30, October 30 and November 30. They were ...read more

  • Take Another Peace Of My Pure Heart (Pt. 1) Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 20, 2016
     | 3,939 views

    There are basically two kinds of religion: the first kind is where you try and earn your way to heaven, the other is knowing that, “I can’t do it. God did in Christ.”

    The Beatitude Summer Sermon Series Take another PEACE of My Pure Heart (Pt. 1) Matt. 5.8 8/2/15 CFBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker A Matthew 5:3-8 (NASB) 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. ...read more

  • Our Inheritance Through The Finished Work Of Christ

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 29, 2025
     | 87 views

    Our Inheritance in Christ - Living in Victory, Intimacy, and Purpose. Our inheritance is not earned, it is received through the finished work of Christ. Intimacy with God is an invitation to let Him truly "in-to-me-see."

    2025.06.29 Our Inheritance through the Finished Work of Christ William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Our Inheritance in Christ is Living in Victory, Intimacy, and Purpose. Our inheritance is not earned; it is received through the finished work of Christ. Intimacy with God is an invitation to let Him ...read more

  • Universal Corruption Leaves Men Without Excuse

    Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
     | 2,424 views

    THE CONCLUSION: UNIVERSAL CORRUPTION LEAVES ALL MEN WITHOUT EXCUSE BEFORE GOD'S CONDEMNATION The situation is worse than you think so stop trying to earn your salvation because you will never be good enough 1.

    THE CONCLUSION: UNIVERSAL CORRUPTION LEAVES ALL MEN WITHOUT EXCUSE BEFORE GOD'S CONDEMNATION The situation is worse than you think so stop trying to earn your salvation because you will never be good enough 1. Everyone (both Jew and Gentile) is in the same boat = Under Sin and the boat is ...read more

  • Being Busy For Christ Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 114 ratings
     | 45,602 views

    God doesn’t want us to be loafers while we wait for the appearing of His Son. Instead, we are to work hard, settle down, and earn our wages. We must never tire of doing what is right.

    Being Busy for Christ For those of you who are wondering if I got my hair cut, the answer is “yes.” On Wednesday, I invited Harold Davis to speak about sheep at the Kiwanis club. He did a great job, as he did this summer when he helped us learn more about Psalm 23. In my introduction of Harold, I ...read more

  • It Is Finished

    Contributed by David Swensen on Apr 24, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 13,512 views

    “IT IS FINISHED” was the triumphant shout of our Lord as He died on the cross for us.These words remind us that there is nothing we can do to earn our salvation. What need to be done has been done by Christ.

    INTRODUCTION U.S. history records the building of a great transcontinental railway which united the country by rail from the Atlantic to the Pacific. In its day it was a tremendous undertaking which at one point was suspended because of financial problems.Eventually, however, it was ...read more