Sermons on Ephesians 2:7-8:

Salvation Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 28, 2021

The word "salvation" doesn't mean a lot to the non-Christian. This message will help to clarify what is meant by being saved.

As most of you know, I am involved with a church in Karachi, Pakistan where I teach a Sunday school class for Revival Sunday school by way of video each week. What a privilege and honor it is for God to think enough of me to allow me that opportunity to minister in another country on the other ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:21, Romans 3:20-28, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation And The Purpose Of Grace Series

Contributed by Jacob Brimm on May 6, 2021

This message covers Chapter 7 & 8 of the BF&M2000 (Articles 4 &5).The aspects of salvation are covered as well as the purpose of God's grace.

We Believe: Salvation & The Purpose of God’s Grace Into Today we get to talk about something that is so wonderful – and yet misunderstood. It’s wonderful in that we have it, the world needs it, we can help them get it, and but we are not the ones that give it. And it is misunderstood ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:6, Romans 3:23, James 4:17, Acts 4:12, John 14:6, Ephesians 2:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Will: Reconciling The Twins Series

Contributed by Aneel Aranha on Aug 24, 2021

It is grace—God’s greatest gift to man—that brought salvation to us. So how does free will factor in salvation if God is doing it all?

Was Judas predestined to betray Jesus? When Jesus was praying with his apostles shortly before his Passion, he said, “I guarded them, and not one of them was lost except the one destined to be lost, so that the scripture might be fulfilled” (John 17:12). If he was destined to betray Jesus, then did ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Philippians 1:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can God's Love Toward Us Change?

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Aug 27, 2021

There is a quote going around that essentially says, "No matter how good we try to be God cannot love us more and no matter how bad we are God cannot love us less." What does God's Holy Word say about that?

Can God’s Love Toward Us Change? Please stand with me as we go over our current memory Scripture: Matthew 5:9-12 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Ephesians 2:8, Romans 5:8, Exodus 20:4-6, John 14:23-24, John 15:5-8, 2 Timothy 2:11-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Nazarene

Casey

Contributed by Michael Mays on Aug 27, 2021

While serving at a church in middle Tennessee, I was emailed out of the blue by a young woman names Casey (named change for privacy), who was looking for answers. This sermon is a restructuring of my response to her.

Casey Introduction--Casey’s Story (Saturday, September 28): ?“Hello. My name is Casey. Let me start by letting you know a little about myself as far as religious belief. Growing up I was raised to believe that God and Jesus were our saviors. I went to a Baptist church and was even baptized. As I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-14, John 14:15-17, Ephesians 2:8-10, Isaiah 64:6, Jeremiah 29:11-13, Mark 10:17-22, Matthew 10:34-39, Revelation 3:20, James 4:3-5  (view more)  (view less)

Can A Person Know Jesus Intimately?

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 6, 2021

I believe that the essential issue in the church today is the need to grow in intimacy with Jesus, the Creator God of all things.

God desires to have a personal, intimate, loving, dynamic, and powerful relationship with every person on the planet. WHAT IS INTIMACY? To develop an intimate relationship with Jesus, we need to define what that looks like. Some have said that intimacy means "in-to-me-see" and begins ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:13, John 17:20-23, 1 Corinthians 2:9-10, Proverbs 2:1-8, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 37:4, Psalm 27:4, John 6:35, Ephesians 2:8-9, Psalm 63:1-3, Psalm 139:23-24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Basic Explanation Of The Grace Of God

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Sep 15, 2021

Our series on Bible doctrines continues with a look at the definition and characteristics of the grace of God.

Grace is defined as the love and mercy of God in action. He showed His mercy and love for us, unworthy and undeserving as we are (Romans 3:10-18, 23, 6:23), when He sent His Son, the Lord Jesus Christ, to willingly bear upon Himself our sins and transgressions, which was the punishment we should ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10, John 3:16, John 10:28-30, 2 Corinthians 12:9, Revelation 22:17, Matthew 11:28-30, Ezekiel 18:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Created For Good Works

Contributed by Perry Hancock on Sep 23, 2021

A sermon that challenges Christians to do the good works that God has created them for.

Created For Good Works Ephesians 2:8-10 Boudreaux and Fontenot were at the family reunion. Boudreaux asked Fontenot, “When is the last time you asked yourself, ‘Why am I here?’” Fontenot said, “What you talking about?” Boudreaux said, “You got to figure dis out. It’s a philosophical, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritually Alive

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Feb 13, 2020

The key question to ask yourself is...do you want to be spiritually alive in Christ or spiritually dead in yourself?

Prayer- Introduction- One of my favorite books of the Bible is the Book of Ephesians. The reason is that the book of Ephesians lets us see how important we are to God. Chapter one tells us that as believers we are sealed with the approval of God and that the Holy Spirit of God wants to dwell ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10, Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Nazarene

My Month Of Walking In Grace

Contributed by Pastor Amos Dele Dada on Mar 25, 2020

It is with great joy and delight that I welcome you to our month of walking in grace! Anytime the word grace is mentioned it elicits some joy deep in my heart

It is with great joy and delight that I welcome you to our month of walking in grace! Anytime the word grace is mentioned it elicits some joy deep in my heart. It soothes my heart, my soul is thrilled, it is like me wearing an expensive garment that someone has just given to me! I believe that is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-10, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Mar 29, 2020

Evangelical Christianity often struggles with the words of James 2 when he declares things like "faith without works is dead," and "Abraham was justified by works." This sermon reconciles his meaning to that of Paul and demonstrates genuine faith is always expressed in works.

GHOSTS IN A CULTURE'S PAST During my Sophomore year of college at Wartburg College – a Lutheran school in Northeast Iowa, I had the privilege of taking a class which took us to Germany for a month to tour sites associated with the Reformation, as we learned about the history of the movement ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26, Romans 4:1-5, Ephesians 2:8-10, Hebrews 11:8-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Dark Or Light, Fear Or Faith!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 3, 2020

Darkness cannot exist where there is light and fear cannot exist where there is faith. If fear does not come from God then it comes from the devil.

DARK OR LIGHT, FEAR OR FAITH! 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV) For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. Darkness cannot exist where there is light and fear cannot exist where there is faith. I. If fear does not come from God then it comes from the devil. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7, Romans 12:3, Ephesians 2:8

Spots And Stripes Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 20, 2021

If you want true success in life, don’t depend on your shrewd deals or your spent schemes. Instead, depend on the Lord.

Ted Engstrom and Edward Dayton, in a Christian Leadership Letter some time ago, talked about a young man who was appointed president of a bank. Intimidated by his new responsibilities, he nervously sought the advice of his gray-haired predecessor: “Sir, what has been the secret of your success?” ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:25-43, Proverbs 3:5-6, James 1:17, Galatians 3:3, 1 Peter 3:1-4, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 15:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God's Amazing Grace

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 23, 2021

This message is about the grace of God - plain and simple!

God’s Amazing Grace Scripture: Ephesians 2:8; First Corinthians 15:8-10; Romans 6:1-2 The title of my message this morning is “God’s Amazing Grace.” On Monday morning I went downstairs to my office to begin working on this message. I had the day off because it was our holiday celebrating ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8, 1 Corinthians 15:8-10, Romans 6:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Good Isn't Good Enough

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 25, 2021

We cannot rely on our good deeds to make us right with God.

Being Good Isn't Good Enough January 24, 2021 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We cannot rely on our good deeds to make us right with God. Focus Passage: Mark 10:17-22 Supplemental Passage: For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist