Sermons on Genuine Salvation:

Introduction Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 14, 2011

Understanding salvation in a generation that thinks everybody is save, is the need of the hour.

Introduction 1. Meaning of the term. The Greek verb is defined as "to save [from peril, injury or suffering]." It is used "of healing, restoring to health" and especially in the N.T., of salvation from spiritual sin and death. Therefore the idea is that of wholeness, soundness, safety, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Follow Jesus

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 22, 2011

Don't expect the demands of salvation without the demands of discipleship.

[If you would like to read more of Pastor Jonathan's sermons, you can follow his blog at blog.fhfbc.org or you could subscribe to his sermon of the week by contacting jonrmcleod@gmail.com.] ARE YOU A FOLLOWER? Do you consider yourself a disciple of Jesus? You might say, “Weren’t the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-42

Denomination: Baptist

“a Necessary Ingredient”

Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012

Repentence is a necessary ingredient in our salvation and our continuing sanctification

I. The last time I used a cooking illustration I ended up with several dozen tollhouse cookies. A. With a little bit of in trepidation I use another cooking example. 1. Suppose we get together this afternoon and we try to make those tollhouse cookies but we look in the cupboard and find we have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:16-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Back To The Basics - Baptism Series

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 29, 2012

Baptism is the first outward demonstration of the salvation that has happened on the inside.

Back to the Basics - Baptism May 20, 2012 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Baptism is the first outward demonstration of the salvation that has happened on the inside. Focus Passage: Romans 6:1-7 Introduction: The story is told about the baptism of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Assurance

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 31, 2012

We can be assured of God’s love and our salvation.

Blessed Assurance November 25, 2007 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We can be assured of God’s love and our salvation. Focus Passage: I John 5:13-21 Introduction: An elderly man said to Harry A. Ironside, "I will not go on unless I know I’m saved, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Eternity Is A Long, Long Time

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 13, 2011

Salvation and damnation; they are both eternal. You better get it right.

Eternity Is a Long, Long Time June 12, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Salvation and damnation; they are both eternal. You better get it right. Focus Passage: Luke 16:19-31 Supplemental Passage: "Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Be Thankful

Contributed by John Putty on Apr 7, 2011

A message on being thankful for the greatest blessing in our life, salvation!

Title: Be thankful for the Blessing! Text: Proverbs 10:22 Intro: How many are looking forward‑to that big meal that we have this‑week? I know that you are looking‑forward to it. You know that when you sit down to eat‑this wonderful meal that you seem to ‑eat, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Rules For Reaching Souls

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jul 1, 2007

peter’s vision and what it means in the plan of salvation today

Tonight we will look at an amazing story about Peter’s vision, Peter’s visitors, Peter’s visit, and Peter’s victory. Acts 10:9-48 The lessons that Peter learned through Cornelius applies to us today. God’s desire to reach souls is greater than our doctrines, dogma’s or denominations. Rules For ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-48

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Response To Our Sinfulness

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 22, 2006

Explores the work of salvation accomplished by God in contrast to the sinfulness of mankind.

Titus 3:4-7 But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, 5He saved us, not on the basis of deeds which we have done in righteousness, but according to His mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewing by the Holy Spirit, 6whom He poured out upon us richly through ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

How I Know For Sure I Am Saved Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 30, 2006

This sermon gives three ways of knowing that I have salvation.

How I Know For Sure I Am Saved “I know whom I have believed and (I) am persuaded that he is able to keep what I have committed to Him until that Day.” 2 Timothy 1:12b I have lived in this world long enough to know that I don’t know everything. I don’t know: *I don’t know why when you are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hosanna In The Highest

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 28, 2006

Jesus is SALVATION IN THE HIGHEST: here to be experienced, to be worshipped, to be honored and to be celebrated.

A little boy missed out on church one Palm Sunday. His mother stayed home to watch over him. When dad came home, there he was, sick on the couch. When he noticed dad come in with a huge palm branch in his hand, he was curious and asked, "Dad, what’s up with that palm branch?" His dad said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:7-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Holiness Is A Probability

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Oct 6, 2007

God’s salvation is sure because He is the author and provider.

Ezra Taft Benson said, “The Lord works from the inside-out. The world works from the outside in. the world would take the people out of the slums. Christ takes the slums out of people and then they take themselves out of the slums. The world would shape human behavior, but Christ can change human ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-3, 1 Peter 1:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Transformers, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 22, 2007

How to live a life for others as external evidence of your salvation

What will enable us to live a life for others? 1. We must BENEFIT others (4:28). A. We must change. B. We must commence. C. We must care. 2. We must BUILD up others (4:29). 3. We must BLESS others (4:30-32). A. Bless others by being holy (v. 30-31). B. Bless others by being kind (v. 32a). C. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Works In Before He Works Through

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 1, 2013

Salvation is not the end of God’s plans for you, it is just the beginning.

God Works IN Before He Works THROUGH Ephesians 2:8-10 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/130303.mp3 Salvation is not the end of God’s plans for you, it is just the beginning. Our past guilt led to present grace and by that grace we are saved...and yet a future glory awaits, and not just in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Suitcases, Things Christians Carry With Them

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 7, 2013

The writer of Hebrews tells us that there are things that accompany our Salvation.

Holy Suitcases Things Christians Carry With Them Hebrews 6:9-12 Intro: Ray Stevens, a country singer who is also known for his comedy, had a hit song back in 1992. The name of the song was the Mississippi Squirrel. In the song he told the story of him carrying a squirrel to church. He had the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9-12

Denomination: Baptist