Sermons on Faith Is Assurance:

Seeking Shelter-Refusing Refuge

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Mar 22, 2003

To have a place of refuge and to know where it is, and how to get there is not enough. You must stay in the shelter God has provided through His Son.

The Law of Moses has a spiritual meaning, as is seen from the clear references of Scripture. (Zech.9:12) "Turn you to the STRONGHOLD, ye prisoners of HOPE; even today do I declare that I will render double to thee." (Heb.6:18). "That by two immutable things, in which it is impossible for God to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 35:9-15, Numbers 35:24-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Peter's Biggest Fish Story

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Apr 3, 2001

How to pay the IRS when U R broke.

Paying the IRS, When U R Broke Matthew 17:24-27 I. Tax Exemption vs. 26, 27 A. Jesus was Exempt B. Jesus made an Exception II. Filing Jointly vs. 27 “. . . give unto them for me and thee.” III. What to do in case of Audit, vs. 27 Records, This is the record From Reader’s Digest: It’s time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Descuidando Nuestra Salvacion

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 24, 2002

COMPRENDER LA IMPORTANCIA DE PONER ATENCION A NUESTRA SALVACION

DESCUIDANDO NUESTRA SALVACIÓN Heb. 2:1-4 “Por tanto, es necesario que con más diligencia atendamos a las cosas que hemos oído, no sea que nos deslicemos. Porque si la palabra dicha por medio de los ángeles fue firme, y toda trasgresión y desobediencia recibió justa retribución, ¿cómo escaparemos ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Three Things That Won't Save You Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Oct 10, 2002

Three things in a Christian’s Life that won’t bring about our salvation

THREE THINGS THAT WON’T SAVE YOU ROMANS 2:12-29 · Paul will name names tonight. Beginning in verse 17 he directly confronts the Jews. Three things about them that we can apply to our own lives. The Jews relied on three different things in assuming we might be saved. 1) Paul is going to attack ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:12-29

What Is Your Foundation Built On?

Contributed by Jack Whitehead on Oct 13, 2002

This sermon deals with the very foundation of Christianity.

What is your foundation built on? Luke 6: 47-49 (47)Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will show you to whom he is like: (48) He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:47-49, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Hope Of The World Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 30, 2002

1st in First John Series

JESUS, THE HOPE OF THE WORLD 1 John 1:1-4 INTRO: In the letter of 1 John, John gives several keys as to why the book was written. One of the reasons for 1 John is to promote joy (1:4). The second reason he gives us this book is to prevent sin (2:1). In other words, that we might be strengthened ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Three Tests For Salvation Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 3, 2002

4th in First John Series

THREE TESTS FOR SALVATION 1 John 2:3-11 INTRO: One of the main purposes of the book of 1 John is that you and I might come to know that we are truly children of God. To know that we are born again. The Bible plainly teaches that it is possible for a Christian to really and actually know he is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

These Things We Know Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2002

19th in First John Series (Final Message in Series)

THESE THINGS WE KNOW 1 John 5:18-21 INTRO: The book of 1 John, as we have seen together, is the book of Christian certainty. God laid it upon the heart of John to write this little letter to every one of us so that we might never be in the dark about our salvation and to have a surety which ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Free Forgiveness For All?

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Jun 18, 2002

WILL EVERYONE GO TO HEAVEN?

That`s a very familiar story – of a woman caught in the very act of adultery, and brought into the presence of Jesus for condemnation and stoning. But Jesus DIDN`T condemn her – He told her to “GO AND SIN NO MORE”. Did you notice that the woman hadn`t said she was wrong – she hadn`t asked for ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Fear Of The Light.

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Feb 25, 2001

The children, when growing up, sometimes were afraid of the darkness. Then they become adults and now it seems they are afraid of the Light.

* the light shineth in darkness, and the darkness comprehended it not..( powerless against it )john.1:5 * but all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light, for whatsoever doth make manifest is light...ephes.5:13...( piercing thru it ) * God is light and in Him is no darkness at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Saints And Sinners

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Nov 24, 2000

As Christians, we are saints who are just sinners saved by the grace of God.

"Saints and Sinners" (1 Cor.1:1-9) Rev. A. LaMar Torrence Pastor of the Cross of Life Lutheran Church For a little while, I want to talk on the subject Saints and Sinners. I want to dialogue on the dichotomy of the saved and the sanctified, the holy and the justified. We want to explore this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Who's Your Daddy?

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

God has adopted us into His family. He is a Father who will never fail us.

Who's Your Daddy? 1 John 3:4-10 The last rain soaked, numbed-out fan sloshed out of Max Yasgur's muddy pasture more than 30 years ago. That was the day the Woodstock Music and Art Festival came to a close. What was billed as "three days of peace and music" turned into something altogether ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Or Nothing

Contributed by Steve Heartsill on Oct 25, 2000

When it comes to choosing God, it is really a "all or nothing" decision.

ALL OR NOTHING! Luke 14:31-35 A woman walked into her bathroom at home. As she did, she saw her husband weighing himself on the bathroom scales, sucking in his stomach. The woman thought to herself, "He thinks that he will weigh less by sucking in his stomach." So, the woman rather ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Being Sure

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 22, 2002

Uncertainty in the life of the Christian will greatly limit his effectiveness in the service of the Lord. There are some truths concerning which we can be absolutely sure.

THE JOY OF BEING SURE "And I am sure that when I come unto you, I shall come in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ." Romans 15:29. I. THE DISTRESS OF UNCERTAINTY "For if the trumpet makes an uncertain sound, who will prepare for battle? I Corinthians 14:8. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:29

Denomination: Baptist

Evidence Of A New Birth Experience

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 18, 2003

Nothing can be more troubling to your soul than to be uncertain about your salvation. God provides in His Word three strong evidences of salvation. Happy indeed is the person who manifests these three evidences in their life.

EVIDENCE OF A NEW BIRTH EXPERIENCE "We know that we have passed from death to life, because we love the brethren. He who does not love his brother abides in death." I John 3:14 Nothing can be so troubling to your soul than to be uncertain about your salvation. God provides in His Word three ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:14

Denomination: Baptist