Sermons on Genuine Salvation:

Religion Gone Bad

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 12, 2012

Religion goes bad when our lives are not marked by genuine humility and heartfelt generosity.

Title: Religion Gone Bad Text: Mark 12:38-44 Thesis: Religion goes bad when God is not the object of our devotion. Introduction (Disclaimer… this introduction may not be for the faint of heart.) I am fascinated by some of the reality programming on the Discovery Channel. One of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God Is Good” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 12, 2018

We should thank God that He is genuinely and wisely good to us as His children.

God is good, all the time! We readily affirm this to be true whenever good things happen to us, but what about when our circumstances aren’t so good? Is God still good? The answer is “yes.” The significance of God’s goodness is that He is always good, even when what’s happening to me or those I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

To Know God, Love People Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Oct 27, 2014

How can I have a genuinely intimate relationship with God? Love my neighbor.

Series: Building Blocks of Community Title: To Know God, Love People Text: Psalm 15:1-5 Truth: How can I have a genuinely intimate relationship with God? Love my neighbor. Aim: To strengthen church fellowship. Life Question: How does building community with others strengthen my relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Following Jesus In Difficult Times Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 10, 2023

In difficult times genuine followers of Christ abide in Christ, abound in love, and advance with power.

Greg Laurie tells a story about a woman, who had finished shopping and returned to her car. She found four men inside the car. She dropped her shopping bags, drew a handgun, and screamed, “I have a gun, and I know how to use it! Get out of the car.” Those men did not wait for a second invitation; ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jesus' Victory Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 16, 2024

This is the 11th Sermon in the Series "Be Genuine" from 1 John.

Series: Be Genuine [#11] JESUS’ VICTORY 1 John 5:1-21 Introduction: Do you like to win? Of course you do! We all like to win. So why do Christians walk around defeated all the time? Does God want us to be beat down with our heads hanging low? Jesus Christ has won the victory! 1 John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Live In The Light Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 14, 2024

This is the 2nd Sermon in the Series "Be Genuine" from 1 John.

Series: Be Genuine [#2] LIVE IN THE LIGHT 1 John 1:5-7 Introduction: Every time I talk about light and darkness, I have an automatic go to example in Tharon. With his being blind, I can tell you numerous stories; but over the last few days I have thought of something different. I enjoy ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Gray Area Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 5, 2024

This is the 9th Sermon in the Series "Be Genuine" from 1 John.

Series: Be Genuine [#9] GRAY AREA 1 John 4:1-6 Introduction: There are some things in life that are absolutes; and we say that those things are “black and white”. While there are other situations that aren’t so clear; we say that those things are gray area. The ironic thing about this word is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Sentence Ever Written

Contributed by Evie Megginson on May 31, 2004

WE SEE IN THIS VERSE, THE CAUSE OF SALVATION, THE COST OF SALVATION, THE CONDITION OF SALVATION, AND THE CONSEQUENCES OF SALVAITON.

THE GREATEST SENTENCE EVER WRITTEN JOHN 3:16 The greatest sentence ever written is not found in some magazine, or in some book in a library, but is found in God’s Word, The Holy Bible. When Sir Walter Scott was dying, he told his son-in law to bring him the Book. What book he replied. Scott ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

A New Name In Glory Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on May 30, 2025

What is True Salvation?

“A New Name In Glory” Acts 10:44-48 We ended with verse 44, last time together, but will begin with the same. What is Salvation? This is a question that many have attempted to answer with other than Biblical truth. Salvation is not Church attendance Salvation is not baptism Salvation is not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Tragedy Of Self-Deception Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005

We must examine ourselves to see if we really are Christians.

"Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in they name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

"The Almost Christian"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 20, 2003

Based, in large part, on a sermon by John Wesley with the same title.

ACTS 26:28-29 “The Almost Christian” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA The apostle Paul was in chains. The religious leaders wanted him condemned… …they wanted him killed because he had come into Jerusalem preaching the Gospel of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:28-29

Denomination: United Methodist

Christ, The Divider

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 28, 2018

Salvation is God’s gracious gift offered to all broken people to deliver from the penalty and punishment of falling short of His demand for moral perfection.

Christ, the Divider Luke 23 & 24 Salvation is God’s gracious gift offered to all broken people to deliver from the penalty and punishment of falling short of His demand for moral perfection. ? This text affirms three great biblical truths: 1. We are saved in a moment of time. 2. We are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

1st Things 1st: "Salvation Is Found In Jesus Alone" Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Aug 23, 2005

Do Christians really believe that salvation is found ONLY through Jesus Christ?

There were a lot of things one could believe in in the ancient world… • There were all manner of Greek or Roman ‘gods’ one could worship… just take your pick! Epicureanism was a common philosophy. So was Stoicism. There were all kinds of mystery religions and pagan worship ideas. • There were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Is Christ's Unique Offer Of Salvation Misunderstood By Nearly 90% Of Th

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 11, 2002

Why Is Christ’s Unique Offer of Salvation Misunderstood by Nearly 90% of the World’s Population? – John 14:6

Why Is Christ’s Unique Offer of Salvation Misunderstood by Nearly 90% of the World’s Population? – John 14:6 Illustration: At a recent missions conference attended by thousands of evangelical students, only one third of the participants indicated their belief that "a person who does not hear the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be Sure Of Your Salvation: Biblical Assurances Christ Lives Within

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 14, 2011

Examining Biblical Assurance of Salvation or that Christ Dwells Within. I took this subject and preached it during the Christmas Season. The message of incarnation twisted on its head. The Word became Flesh or took on flesh to seek and save those who w

How to be sure of your salvation: Biblical Assurances Christ lives within! Matt 1:18-23(KJV) 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God