Sermons on Genuine Salvation:

"god With Us: Our Savior"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 30, 2020

Jesus came to save us from our sins.

“God with Us: The Savior” Matthew 1:20b-21 Excited about Christmas, a little boy was finishing a letter to Santa with a list of the Christmas presents he badly wanted. And then, just to make sure he had covered all his bases, he decided to send his Christmas wish list to Jesus as well. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-21

Denomination: United Methodist

"no Price Too High"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Dec 2, 2020

Advent II A story of Lucy and Linus on repentance. God can not over look our faults. John is a child of the desert. Leathery face. Tanned skin. His walls mountains, his ceiling the stars. His was a courageous voice of repentance?

In Jesus Holy Name December 6, 2020 Text: Mark 1:1 Advent II Redeemer “No Price Too High” In a Charlie Brown cartoon, little brother Linus is looking very forlorn. He asks big sister Lucy, “Why ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1, Mark 1:4-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Ephesians Series - Part 3 - Adopted By God! Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 7, 2020

We observed last time that our salvation had nothing to do with who we are and what we’ve done…

Review Just as He chose us in Him - Wuest: “He hath chosen”, “to pick out, choose” is in the middle voice where the subject of the verb acts in his own interest, “to pick or choose out for one’s self.” ...before the foundation of the world... - The word “foundation” is katabole, kat-ab-ol-ay', ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ephesians Series - Part 4 - To The Praise Of His Glorious Grace! Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 10, 2020

The Apostle Paul is eulogizing or speaking well of God for His plan for the saints of God in Christ Jesus...

Review Eph 1:4c In love, Eph 1:5 Having predestined us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, Remember, the Apostle Paul is eulogizing or speaking well of God for His plan for the saints of God in Christ Jesus. In verse four, we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ephesians Series - Part 5 - We Have Redemption Through His Blood Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 10, 2020

Ever since the fall of Adam, men, women, boys and girls have been enslaved to sin and are guilty before God...

Eph 1:7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; The One “in whom we have redemption” is “the Beloved” of verse six. The verb “have” in Ephesians 1:7 is in the present tense and durative in action, making verse seven literally ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

With Us - Joy Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Dec 10, 2020

In Luke 2 we see some shepherds, some Jewish men and boys keeping watch over the sheep in their care. They got a shock and a powerful message of Joy!

“With Us” - Part 1 - JOY Steele Creek Church December 6, 2020 OUTLINE And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-11, Romans 15:13, Galatians 4:4

Denomination: Other

Evangelism 101 - Part 1 - Reaching The Lost Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 14, 2020

God loves sinners. This is what we will be talking about today and for the next several lessons.

God loves sinners. This is what we will be talking about today and for the next several lessons. God loves sinners. The Bible says, “God demonstrated His own love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” He didn’t wait for us to get better before He committed His Son ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Evangelism 101 - Part 2 - Having Favor With Men Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 14, 2020

Today we will be looking at the topic of “favor.”

Today we will be looking at the topic of “favor.” Why have we chosen to include a message on the topic of favor in a series on outreach and evangelism? The answer to this question can be found in the Book of Acts where God connects favor with the addition of people to the early church. Acts 2:46 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:46-47

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Evangelism 101 - Part 3 - Sowing Seed, Bearing Fruit Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 14, 2020

In Matthew chapter 13, Jesus warns His audience that although the seed may be good, if it is not sown or planted right, it will not yield what is intended.

In Matthew chapter 13, Jesus warns His audience that although the seed may be good, if it is not sown or planted right, it will not yield what is intended. Mat 13:1 On the same day Jesus went out of the house and sat by the sea. Mat 13:2 And great multitudes were gathered together to Him, so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Evangelism 101 - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 14, 2020

In our text today we will discover one of the ways the Lord chooses who is to be a part of His church...

Most of us have gone to the supermarket and bought apples but few of us have ever thought about what goes on behind the scenes in bringing the apples to market. Today while many apple growers still hand-sort their produce, many companies are going “hi tech.” Hundreds of pounds of apples are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Evangelism 101 - Part 7 Series

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Dec 17, 2020

Last time we saw that the Law of God revealed that we were sinners.

Last time we saw that the Law of God revealed that we were sinners. The Apostle Paul says in Romans 7 that he would not have known he was a coveter if the Law had not said, “You shall not covet.” The Ten Commandments serve to show us that we are guilty before God. I. You shall have no other ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18-20, Romans 4:13-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

With Us - Goodwill Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Dec 17, 2020

What’s the great theme of every great Christmas movie? It’s always the triumph over terrible circumstances to a place of peace and goodwill toward others. I guess you can say that at the heart of it, Christmas is all about peace and goodwill too.

“With Us” - Part 3 - Goodwill Steele Creek Church, Eastfield Campus - December 20, 2020 Dr. Tom Bartlett OUTLINE 10 Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people. 11 For there is born to you this day in the city of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1, Philippians 4:7, Hebrews 11:6, Luke 2:8-13

Denomination: Other

An Ancient Promise Kept

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on Dec 19, 2020

The Incarnation was the fulfillment of an ancient promise by God.

Christmas, the birth of Jesus Christ, the Incarnation was the fulfillment of an ancient promise by God. Now ancient is an interesting term, at least in its usage. Children can use it to describe some-thing from their parents’ growing up years – IOW 30 or so years before, thus to them 30 years in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Certainty

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Dec 23, 2020

Christians are secure in their relationship with God because of the work and love of Jesus Christ.

About two years after becoming a follower of Jesus Christ, I began to doubt if I was saved. At the end of the message on Sunday morning, July 4, 1976, the pastor invited people who wanted to become followers of Jesus to meet him at the front of the auditorium. Basically, I’m an introvert, but I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:33-39

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Not Good Enough

Contributed by Rev. Timothy Porter on Dec 23, 2020

Hve you ever thought you were not good enough for your spouse, friends, job, yourseld or even God?

I’m Not _____ Enough I’m Not Good Enough Pastor Tim Porter Introduction: Good morning! How are you guys doing? I want to welcome everybody to the bridge Church today. Let me begin with just a word of prayer. It has been said that we’re only as sick as our secrets. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:2, Romans 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational