Sermons on Exclusivity Of Salvation:

Overcoming Exclusivity (Acts 11)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Aug 25, 2025

Do we think that we are exclusive, the one true church?

Were Old Testament laws of exclusivity based upon ethnicity or avoiding pagan practices like idolatry and child sacrifice? Should we therefore exclude people of different ethnicities from the church who have the same faith in Christ? Let’s look at Acts 11. Did the Jerusalem church question why ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

One Mediator, One Sacrifice: Embracing Christ's Exclusive Role 1 Timothy 2:5-6 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 28, 2024

We delve into the heart of Christian doctrine, exploring the exclusive role of Jesus Christ as our Mediator and Saviour. In 1 Timothy 2:5-6, we discover the profound truth that transforms our understanding of redemption and salvation.

One Mediator, One Sacrifice: Embracing Christ's Exclusive Role 1 Timothy 2:5-6 Opening: Today, we delve into the heart of Christian doctrine, exploring the exclusive role of Jesus Christ as our Mediator and Saviour. In 1 Timothy 2:5-6, we discover the profound truth that transforms our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5-6, Acts 4:12, 1 Timothy 2:3-4, John 14:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Door To Abundant Life - John 10:7; John 10:9-10 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 5, 2024

In John 10, Jesus uses imagery that His audience—shepherds, farmers, and townspeople—would have understood clearly. He describes Himself as the gate or door, the only way into the safety and abundance of God’s kingdom.

The Door to Abundant Life - John 10:7; John 10:9-10 Theme: Jesus is the door to salvation, security, and abundant life. Key Verses: John 10:7 – “So he explained it to them: ‘I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep.’” John 10:9-10 – “Yes, I am the gate. Those who come in through me will ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7, Acts 4:12, Psalm 23:1-2, John 10:28, Ephesians 3:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Salvation PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 28, 2023

To explore and understand the profound love of God for us, His grace, and the gift of salvation through belief in Jesus Christ.

Good morning, brothers and sisters! Today, we're going to be diving deep into one of the most loved, most quoted, and most powerful verses in the entire Bible – John 3:16. "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 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Topics: Believe, Jesus

Salvation’s Links Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 13, 2012

God’s will for every Christian is maximum family resemblance to our Elder Brother. God seeks to order our lives to achieve this lofty purpose. Christ-likeness is the wondrous outcome which God has purposed in our salvation.

ROMANS 8: 29 & 30 SALVATION’S LINKS [Ephesians 1:4-5 / Philippians 3:8-12 ] God has just said that He works all things together for good for those who love Him, for those who are called according to His purpose. But what is this "good" that is promised? We find the answer in verse 29. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

Bold Because Of The Inclusiveness Of Salvation Series

Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011

This week we move on to the letter "I" in our A-Z of Boldness. The letter "I" will remind us of the Inclusiveness of Salvation. We often hear that the christian faith is exclusive. By our faith we exclude people and ideas. But the Gospel of Jesus Christ i

A-Z of Boldness I- Inclusiveness of Salvation John 3: 14-16 "14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: 15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation: God Gives

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 29, 2016

Exposition of John 3:16 for Christmas Day. God loves, He lavishes, we lean, we live.

Salvation: God Gives John 3:16 Rev. Brian Bill December 25, 2016 A pastor met a church member out in the community and asked why he didn’t attend services on a regular basis. The man replied that the sermons were so-so and lamented, “Every time I go to church you sing the same songs!” The pastor ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Be Sure? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Mar 31, 2021

Dealing with the exclusiveness of Jesus as the only way to salvation

Question to be asked: This question is really important to me. I’m wondering how you can be so confident that our way is the right way. With all the different religions in the world, all the different ways of interpreting the Bible, how can we be sure that we have the right way? Or does it even ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:41-42, Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Exclusive & Inclusive (Deuteronomy 23)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 9, 2025

Are our ideas of exclusive and inclusive very different to God's? Let's begin in Deuteronomy 23.

Are our ideas of inclusion and exclusion very different from God’s? How exclusive was crop ownership? Did Jesus rob a grainfield on the Sabbath or did the law require that some of it be available to hungry passers by? For whom did Jesus' death atone? Let’s begin in Deuteronomy 23. Who could ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 28, 2000

This is part of a sermon series based on the Parables of Jesus. What's in it for me. This sermon is on the parable in Luke 15 - the prodigal son.

What's In It for Me? - Salvation Some believe that if humankind is left to its own that the results will be positive and good. This was true once when God first made man but because of sin and it's destructive character there is no one who is righteous. When left to his own devices each of us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Salvation

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Feb 8, 2005

The All Inclusive Meaning of the Word Salvation

SALVATION Romans 1:16 1. The word “SALVATION” implies many IDEAS. • DELIVERANCE: Luke 11:4 “And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into temptation: but deliver us from evil.” II Tim. 4:18 “And the Lord shall deliver me from every evil work, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 24, 2006

This is a basic doctrinal sermon about salvation.

“SALVATION” John 14:1-7 INTRO – When you hear the word “salvation,” what do you think about? For many of us in this Deep South culture, our thoughts immediately go toward thoughts about Jesus, or the cross, or the church. We’ve brought up that way. We’ve always heard things that way. We’ve ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 12, 2005

In this passage (vv. 16-21) Paul summarizes the motive of the whole Christian life. Christ died for all and the old self of the Christian died in that death. He arose a new man. In this newness of life he has acquired a new set of standards. He no longer

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: In verses 14 and 15 Paul comes to two conclusions: 1. The total depravity of man (v.14). If Christ died for all, then all must be dead in trespasses and sin. 2. God’s purpose for saving us (v. 15). He died that we might live through Him and for Him, and one day with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Salvation Series

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Feb 4, 2008

This is an overview of John chapter 3 the chapter, highlighting the requirement, the method and the results of salvation.

Salvation - John 3:1-17 William Dixon lived in England. He was a widower who had lost both his wife and his only son. One day he saw that the house of one of his neighbors was on fire. Although the elderly owner had been rescued, her orphaned grandson was still trapped in the fire. William Dixon ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Salvation

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Mar 26, 2007

What does the Bible say about salvation?

John 3:3 Salvation Introduction A. Welcome – comments on Marty Haggard B. People ask me what Missionary Baptists believe. What’s the difference? C. Not my intention to point out differences, but to deal with what we believe. D. Let me remind you these are not MB distinctives, but Bible ...read more

Scripture: John 3:3

Denomination: Baptist