Sermons on Essential For Salvation:

Are You Lost?

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 12, 2007

This sermon compares being physically lost in the darkness to being spiritually lost.

Introduction: I look forward to this time of the year for a couple of reasons. First of all, I really enjoy deer hunting, which my father and I were able to do for a little while yesterday. But something I enjoy as much as hunting is just being out in the woods with my father, which is something ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Three : Sixteen (3:16, Part 1) Series

Contributed by Steve Miller on Feb 27, 2008

Sure, you can quote it, but do you know what’s really behind it all. This sermon tells the story behind the famous verse, and drives home the point that YOU MUST BE SAVED. This overview sermon is part one of six in series 3:16

Message was inspired and adapted from Max Lucado’s book 3:16, Numbers of Hope, and his sermon series by the same title. Scripture: John 3:1-5;14-16 Title: Three:Sixteen Series: 3:16 (part 1) Intro: John 3:16 is probably the most quotable verse in all of Scripture, the most widely known. Sure… ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: *other

He Gave (3:16, Part 3) Series

Contributed by Steve Miller on Mar 2, 2008

Gospel Message using John 3:16’s phrase, "He Gave." Using various scriptures (1 John 4:9-10, Genesis 22, and John 1, the sermon explains: God gave 1.)His only begotten son, and 2.)the world the offer of salvation.

Message developed as part of series inspired and adapted from Max Lucado’s book 3:16, Numbers of Hope, study guide materials, and his sermon series by the same title. Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10; Genesis 22; John 1 Title: He Gave Series: 3:16 (part 3) Introduction Thirteen-year-old Logan Henderson ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10

Denomination: *other

An Holistic Salvation; Or, "Where Are All The Christian Tree-Huggers?”

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

God has left us in charge of creation. Taken on a global scale, we are not being very good caretakers. It is more like we have moved in, and trashed God’s house.

An Holistic Salvation; or, “Where Are All The Christian Tree-Huggers?” Col 1:15-22 July 24, 2005 Intro: It is nine days ago, 4:30 – am. I wake up, hearing the rain falling outside my window, and I remember where I am – out on a floating fishing lodge on the Pacific Ocean, the west side of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Kings Business Requires Haste

Contributed by Timothy Bledsoe on Jan 19, 2007

Some decisions require haste

The Kings Business Required Haste I Sam 21:8 And David said unto Ahimelech, and is there not here under thine hand spear or sword? for I have neither brought my sword nor my weapons with me, because the king’s business required haste. Introduction David was on the run from a mad King. He runs ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Greatness Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 29, 2007

Exposition of 1 Peter 1:10-12

Text: 1 Peter 1:10-12 Title: The Greatness of the Gospel Date/Place: LSCC, 5/15/05, AM I. INTRODUCTION A. Opening illustration: Karl Barth’s statement about the greatest thought ever to come across his mind. B. Background to passage: Referring back to the salvation being continually obtained, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift

Contributed by Don Jones on Dec 19, 2006

A message about the greatest Gift ever given.

The Gift John 3:16 Pastor Don Jones Prop needed: Small gift box with bow on top For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16 Introduction My family has always had interesting Holidays, especially ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Walking By Faith Or Are You Walking By Sight

Contributed by David Rogers on Nov 6, 2006

A sermon on the essential of walkng by Faith in our life.

Are You Walking By Faith Or Are You Walking By Sight 2 Cor. 5:1-21 I hope that everyone had a great afternoon. Some of us got a nap, some got to visit with family and friends. And some simply got to sit and watch T.V. and relax. How many of us made plans about what we are going to do ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Go! And Receive The Gift Of Life - Romans 6:23 & Romans 10:9 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 24, 2025

Life is full of choices. Some choices seem small—what to eat, what to wear—but others are life-altering. The Bible makes it clear: We all have a decision to make—will we choose sin, which leads to death, or will we choose God’s free gift of eternal life in Jesus Christ?

Go! And Receive the Gift of Life - Romans 6:23 & Romans 10:9 Introduction: The Greatest Choice You Will Ever Make Life is full of choices. Some choices seem small—what to eat, what to wear—but others are life-altering. Yet, the greatest choice of all is one that affects not just this life, but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23, Romans 10:9, Genesis 2:17, James 1:15, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 3:16, Matthew 10:32, Philippians 2:10-11, 1 Corinthians 15:17, John 11:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do We Need The Gift Of Pentecost?

Contributed by Larry Jones on Feb 27, 2001

The Holy Spirit is essential for service to Christ.

Acts 1:8 "Do We Need The Gift of Pentecost?" Today there is a trend among Christians to rely on experience, reason, and self. However, there was a gift given to those on Pentecost that overwhelmed their self control. And through this gift those Christians experienced the harvest. This scripture ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Three Secrets Of An Effective Believer-2 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 8, 2003

Surrender is essential in a believer’s life

THREE SECRETS OF Being An Effective Believer-2 ROMANS 12:2 It is said that Cyrus, the founder of the Persian Empire, once had captured a prince and his family. When they came before him, the monarch asked the prisoner, "What will you give me if I release you?" "The half of my wealth," was his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3

Jesus, Begotten Son Of Man

Contributed by Andy Taylor on Dec 17, 2006

The human nature of Jesus, essential to us

Jesus, Begotten Son of Man He is so much more than meets the eye, Psalm 2:7 · Are we sure this is about Jesus? Acts 13.33 The Humanity of Jesus, not either/or, but both/and 1] The Mystery of the OT A) “Son of Man”In the OT used 107 times, twice of Jesus (1) Means descendant of Adam 1 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Role Of Women

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Dec 19, 2008

Women in the church are essential tools of God.

THE ROLE OF WOMEN Text: Titus 2:3-5 Scripture Reading: 2 Timothy 1:3-7 INTRODUCTION 1. I do not want to give you another list of things you cannot do a. The role of any employee in a company is not listed as you are not to do this or that b. The role of anyone in any situation is listed by those ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:3-5, Titus 2:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Trading Places"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 9, 2012

Jesus, essentially, trades places with a leper.

Mark 1:40-45 "Trading Places" We've been in Mark Chapter 1 for three weeks. There is a lot packed into this one chapter. We started in the synagogue where Jesus cast a demon out of a person. Then, "After leaving the synagogue, Jesus, James, and John went home with Simon and Andrew" where ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: United Methodist

Love By Serving Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Sep 30, 2015

3 essential characteristics of a servant attitude

LOVE BY SERVING Bill Wilson pastors an inner city church in New York City. His mission field is a very violent place. He himself has been stabbed twice as he ministered to the people of the community surrounding the church. Once a Puerto Rican woman became involved in the church and was led to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance