Sermons on Genuine Salvation:

The Church Building Community

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Nov 28, 2006

The hallmarks of a genuine Church community.

The Church community Acts.2: 42-47. Why does CBC exist? What is our purpose here at CBC? Many Churches can lose their God given purpose or can be driven by other things like by the upkeep of a building, tradition, programs, finances, events, and personalities. What is our purpose? Its vital ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Bona Fide- A Study Of James- Genuine Christian Living-Part 2-The Heat Is On Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Jan 16, 2017

Part 2 of our James series

“Bona Fide” A study of James Genuine Christian Living Part 2 “The Heat is on” James 1:1-4, 1:12-15 Years ago I decided that I needed to change my profession This was years before I was a firefighter or a pastor I was still making living working cattle ranches I can ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What’s So Great About God?-5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Apr 21, 2015

5 of 6. Peter recalled some basic justifications for the church's glorifying God. Blood-bought believers are justified in their glorifying/pointing to God. But why?...WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD? God is Great because He offers...

WHAT’s So GREAT About GOD?-V—1Peter 1:3-12(:3-9; 10-12) Attention: Our Mini-van: We’ve had 3 of them! It’s been the perfect car for our family of 6. It offers...a solid solution to our needs—Carries our family 7 people(we have 6) comfortably(which many larger cars ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Baptist

Unmistakable Signs A Person Is Genuinely Walking In The Presence, Anointing, And Favor Of God - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 19, 2025

These two messages are the culmination of decades of observing those I have heard, met, sat under, and worked with in ministry who have walked in a unique Anointing and Favor of God and what they all had in common that caused them to stand apart from others.

INTRODUCTION The Bible emphatically reveals that there is one eternal God who is not some universal mind or consciousness that fills space and matter. He has always existed in eternity past and into eternity future in three persons in what is known as the Trinity – God, the Father, God, the Son, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-38, 1 John 2:27, Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does Jesus Know You? Series

Contributed by Juan P Barrientez Jr. on Jun 15, 2014

Many profess to know Jesus, but does he know them?

Matthew 7:21-23 (NKJV) 21 “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. 22 Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Consecration: A Committed Heart Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 20, 2011

ABC's of genuine thanksgiving to God.

Outline I. Introduction II. Transition III. Exposition a. Spiritual abundance is directly connected to God’s Word. (v.17) i. Spiritual abundance exceeds worldly prosperity. b. We are pilgrims in this life. (v.19) i. Remain committed on the journey ii. This “with-God” life is a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:17-24

Denomination: Christian Church

Saved For A Purpose

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on Dec 10, 2013

You don't have to be a theological scholar to figure out what God expects of those who follow Jesus. He made it really clear. Take care of those who are in need in Jesus Name because you love God and you love people.

What followers of Jesus call the providence of God the world calls coincidence. I have so many stories about how God's providence showed up in our life just when we needed it to. I'm sure you have some, too. Kristi and I marvel at how God has provided for us in various ways through the years; an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sacrificial Love

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 12, 2010

At Christmas we are often entertained with amusing stories of sacrificial love such as "It’s a Wonderful Life" and "The Gift of the Magi". In the Word of God we find a true story of sacrificial love demonstrated by a woman named Ruth.

Sacrificial Love Ruth 1:11-18 Introduction: At Christmas we are often entertained with stories of sacrificial love. We are all familiar with Jimmy Steward’s role in “It’s a Wonderful Life”. Steward, the hero, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

When Words Are Not Enough Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Jun 19, 2013

What does it mean to “believe?” How do we know if we have come to believe? Why is it important that we believe?

When Words Are Not Enough - 1 John 2:3-6 - June 16, 2013 Series: That We May Know – Life With Jesus - #5 Today is, of course, Father’s Day – a day when we’re encouraged to honour our fathers. And there’s nothing wrong with doing that whatsoever. A good and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: *other

Reaching Up: Connecting With God Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Sep 16, 2007

What characterizes genuine worship.

One day last summer... -->A group of teenagers and sponsors in a worship celebration at youth camp were jumping up and down as they sang. The music was loud, it was upbeat, it was enthusiastic. Streamers were waving, even confetti was released as the crowd jumped in time with the beat and sang ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Christians Do Battle With Doubt About Their Assurance Of Salvation.

Contributed by Hylton Davidson on Sep 8, 2025

Christians do battle with doubt about their assurance of salvation.

Here's why it's so common: 1. The Bible Acknowledges It Scripture includes examples of faithful people who struggled with doubt: -John the Baptist questioned Jesus’ identity (Luke 7:18–23). -Thomas doubted the resurrection (John 20:24–29). -David often cried out in confusion and fear ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Three C's Of Salvation - Part 2 Confession Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 15, 2003

Easy believism has permeated our churches. We moved away from talking about three C’s of salvation in an attempt to avoid negativity. True Biblical salvation consists of conviction, confession, and conversion.

THE THREE C’S OF SALVATION PART 2 - CONFESSION Romans 10:8-13 INTRODUCTION: We have stated that the biblical formula for salvation is conviction plus confession plus conversion equals salvation. Simply put the design of true salvation consists of conviction leading to confession followed by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond The Cross - Salvation To All Who Believe

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 22, 2005

This message focuses on I Corinthians 1:18. "The message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but o us who are saved it is the power of God."

Beyond the Cross -Salvation to all who Believe- I Corinthians 1:18-25 Today is Palm Sunday, the beginning of Holy week, the last week of the public life and ministry of Jesus. Holy week goes from the Triumphant Entry into Jerusalem to the crucifixion on Friday to the resurrection on Easter ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Free Methodist

Show Me Your Birthmarks - Assurance Of Salvation

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 27, 2005

Assurance of Salvation: Look for these 3 marks of a believer. Alliterated outline of I Jn. 5. Powerpoint at website.

Show Me Your Birthmarks 1 John 5:1-5, 13 Powerpoint for this and hundreds more free sermons at our website: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html INTRO: If I were to ask you if you are sure that you have been born physically, you would think it a foolish question. Yet there are many people who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

"The Common Salvation..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Oct 26, 2004

Uncle George used to say, "Going faster when you’re lost won’t help a bit..." What makes more sense is, if I’m going to tell others "I’m saved..." I need to know all I can about this thing we call Salvation. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction I never really understood what he meant, I just nodded my head as if I knew what he was talking about. My Uncle George had a saying, "Going faster when you’re lost won’t help a bit..." When you figure that one out, call me! There’s something else that’s confusing some more than ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist