Sermons on Genuine Salvation:

The Day Jesus Stopped The Parade

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Feb 28, 2012

Personal Encounter with Jesus

RANSOM TEXT: I Tim. 2:4-6 INTRODUCTION: 1. Paul introduces his first epistle to Timothy by stating his election as an apostle of Jesus Christ “which is our hope” (I Tim. 1:1). A. Paul uses this word (elpis) at least 37 times in his writings. B. Perschbacher, in his THE NEW ANALYTICAL ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Greatest Question 2 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Mar 11, 2012

Message about important questions we must ask.

The Greatest Question Theme: Have you pondered the greatest questions of man? Text: Mark 10:35-39a Introduction Think for a moment. In your most considered judgement, what one question about man towers above the rest? The health question certainly would be first for some. Is a man’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-39

Denomination: Church Of God

The Faith Factor Series

Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 25, 2012

Thus far, we have already gone over so many aspects of faith and it’s dynamics. But what have we said about faith’s beginning? I am going to use a lot of scripture in this message, to make the needed points . . .so be ready . . .

The Faith Factor Part 7 : Faith Unto Salvation This message was put on my heart, as I was driving my way through East Alabama. Thus far, we have already gone over so many aspects of faith and it’s dynamics. But what have we said about faith’s beginning? I am going to use a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Of Course, "I've Been Saved Four Times"

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 27, 2011

What does it mean to be saved? How many times can someone be saved? Why do some Christians doubt they are saved?

Brenda and I stopped by Winston Salem K&W cafeteria on Hanes Mill Road a few years ago after a doctor's appointment for lunch. We had finished our lunch and had returned to our vehicle. Brenda was waiting on me to unlock the door on her side when out from the rear of our vehicle came this man. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Essentials Of New Testament Preaching

Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 7, 2011

Five essential elements to New Testament preaching

“THE ESSENTIALS OF NEW TESTAMENT PREACHING” ACTS 2:14-41 OPEN A Bible college student was asked to fill the pulpit of a congregation located not too far away from the school while their minister was on vacation. He’d not had the chance to preach yet but he worked very hard ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rich Young Ruler Series

Contributed by Bob Garbett on Sep 2, 2011

Sermon is part of series based on questions people asked Jesus.

Mark 10:17-22 What kind of questions do you think you might ask Jesus? I. The Background (v. 17) The QUESTIONER – Luke tells us he was a ruler and we are also told he was rich. His APPROACH His Greeting – Rabbi GOOD? Good – as in compared to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Born To Save Me

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Dec 15, 2010

Jesus' coming was for one primary purpose...to save us.

Born To Save Me Matthew 1:21 Introduction: Patrizia Durante was her name, and she was young, attractive, intelligent, a financial advisor by profession, and was six and a half months pregnant with her first child, when she was diagnosed with acute myloid leukemia. Acute Myloid Leukemia is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Apostolic

Lost By Accident

Contributed by Dennis Munn on Dec 15, 2010

No one intends to be lost...they're lost by accident.

Lost By Accident Luke 15:8-10 Introduction: Lost things. All of us know what it’s like to have lost something. We understand the frustration and torment that comes from knowing that something of value is misplaced, and of not knowing where to find it. Sometimes the lost things are lost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:8-10

Denomination: Apostolic

Getting On The Right Side Of Reality Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011

verse by verse through Acts

[2] Through the first eight chapters of the book of Acts we’ve seen some amazing things happen in the early church. We’ve seen thousands of people get saved. We’ve seen incredible miracles happen through the hands of the apostles. And we’ve also seen intense opposition to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Baptism? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 27, 2010

Water baptism is a public proclamation of one’s belief in Jesus Christ who died, was buried, and rose from the dead personally for them.

It’s a beautiful sunny day right here at the shores of Lake Michigan! This is the day and the place that the Lord has made for you and me! Praise God?? Rejoice!! Today is a good day to do a baptism! But why is it that there are so many differing thoughts about baptism? Some baptize infants; ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Taught By Grace

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Aug 2, 2010

The Grace of God instructs us not only renounce ungodliness and worldly lust; we must also replace those desires with positive characteristics. We must also say yes to active service for Christ.

Taught By Grace 06/14/09 AM Reading: Titus 2:11-14 Introduction B. Read Titus 2:11-14 1. "The Grace of God"--free favor and good-will of God, not merit 2. "Brings Salvation"--salvation from sin and wrath, from death & hell 3. "has appeared"--in the form of Jesus in his life, death, burial, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Way Or The Other

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Aug 28, 2010

Jesus gives two ways for people to choose, the choice is simple: one way or the other

Intro: we live in a world with too many choices: if you want chips, there are 50 different kinds of chips, soda’s 50 choices, if you want to paint something—500 shades to choose from—it all gets pretty confusing at times. But with Jesus Christ, He makes it simple, there are two roads, one leads to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith Is The Answer

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Aug 31, 2010

Faith is the link that bonds us to Christ, and works, nor any other mindset or practice, can forge the bond that only faith can secure.

FAITH IS THE ANSWER GALATIANS 3:6-14 INTRODUCTION Consider the question: 'What must I do to be saved?' Time has revealed various answers. Some think they do not need saving because they do not believe they are lost. They reject the idea of a God that we are responsible to. They do not believe in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

"Whose Shall Those Things Be, Which Thou Hast Provided" Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 4, 2010

3 traits that classify a fool

I HE DELIBERATED UPON GOLD RATHER THAN GOD. A. Notice the THOUGHTS HE CONTEMPLATED. B. Notice the THINGS HE CLAIMED 1. He let things dominate him. 2. He let things define him. II. HE DELIBERATED UPON RESOURCES INSTEAD OF RELATIONSHIPS A. Notice the goals that pushed him 1. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort My People Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 28, 2010

Comfort for those who pursue God is real; however, it is not comfort as we seek in the world.

Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. Speak tenderly to Jerusalem, and cry to her that her warfare is ended, that her iniquity is pardoned, that she has received from the LORD’s hand double for all her sins. Contemporary Christians seem often to exhibit a flaccid faith. They believe the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-2

Denomination: Baptist