Sermons on Getting Saved:

Give Me Patience ... Now! Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Mar 31, 2019

It is always a bad idea to try to accomplish God’s plan in your own way and by your own timing. God’s plans come complete with His methods and His timing, and when we get impatient and try to tinker with that … well, everything gets all messed up.

“Don’t pray for patience.” Who hasn’t heard that before, amen? It’s almost become an axiom when it comes to prayer, hasn’t it? Some of you, I suspect, believe it and have even advised someone in your family or one of your friends not to pray for patience. I disagree. I pray for patience all ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-8, James 5:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

"A Whale Of A Time" Jonah Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 17, 2008

Disobedience to God leads us into storms of life and for some into a state of rebellion instead of repentance. This state of rebellion gets us thrown into the stormy sea of life to be swallowed by a whale of despair. But the whale experience sometimes ope

“A whale of a time” Jonah pt 2 Opening Illustration: Jonah’s Interview – from Sermon Central.com media store Thesis: Disobedience to God leads us into storms of life and for some into a state of rebellion instead of repentance. This state of rebellion gets us thrown into the stormy sea of life to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ark Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Oct 18, 2010

This is the 15th sermon of a series of sermons given on the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we discuss the faith of Noah, and how his faith saved him from the wrath of God

Genesis (15) (The Ark of Salvation) Text: Genesis 6:9-22 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now when I read that passage; my mind goes to the words of Jesus in the New Testament where He said, “As in the days of Noah, so shall the coming of the Son of Man be.” Now maybe that’s because ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All That Are In The Lord Jesus Are Safe

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 27, 2012

We that are saved by the grace of God are forevermore safe and secure, nothing nor any person can change or alter that fact, there is no other place that is as safe as being IN Christ Jesus.

6-23-12 ~ PSALM 4: 1-8 ~ ALL THAT ARE IN THE LORD JESUS ARE SAFE Despite all the many problems that David found himself in, he found comfort in the safety of the Lord, the same is true, or should be true for we that are saved as well. In David's ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Lavish Love Lavishly Shared Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 9, 2024

God’s unconditional, forgiving, accepting love has caused God to take responsibility to save us. We take this lavish love and lavish that love onto others.

You can listen to this sermon at https://www.npbc.org.au/podcasts/media 1 John 3:1-24 “Lavish Love Lavishly Shared” Today our focus is on 1 John 3. We are not going to read the whole chapter because a lot of what John writes in chapter 3 is spoken about in other parts of the letter. Topics ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-18, 1 John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Galatians 1:6-12 The Gospel

Contributed by William D. Brown on Oct 18, 2013

Paul had explained to these Galatians converts that in Christ Jesus we are saved by grace through faith in His finished work on the cross, and not any thing pertaining to the Mosaic law.

Galatians 1:6-12 THE GOSPEL 10-12-13 Today we're going to talk about "the gospel" for a few minutes, what it is according to God's word. The word "gospel" is found 114 times in the N.T. ~ 12 times in Galatians. ------ ~ ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Not A Holiday

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Dec 27, 2007

Some people get excited about Jesus at Christmas or other special occasions, but He is much more than a holiday.

Jesus is Not A Holiday December 27, 2007 (For Better or Worse: I died at church!) 1 Cor. 11:17 (NLT) But now when I mention this next issue, I cannot praise you. For it sounds as if more harm than good is done when you meet together. Do you think it is possible that church can do more harm than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reality Of Heaven & Hell

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 20, 2021

Looks at the story of the Rich Man and Lazarus. In this story we get a glimpse into what God says about heaven and hell.

Title: The Reality of Heaven & Hell Theme: The contrast between heaven and hell. Text: Luke 16:19 - 31 Prayer Scripture Matthew 11:28-30 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (29) Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31, 2 Corinthians 4:17

Denomination: Church Of God

Jesus And Walking! Series

Contributed by Larry Vollink on Apr 10, 2021

How can we get closer to Jesus? By sitting next to Him, and by listening to His voice, and by walking with Him. Listen!

This weekend is the Superbowl of Golf . . "The Masters" with the best of the best competing, and Justin Rose has the lowest of his career in the first round with 7 Birdies! My wife was amazed at all of the walking they did and so I got my calculator going, over 4 miles a round and more ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Will Live In-Between #9 Bad News, Good News Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Apr 19, 2017

We need to know that Satan is out to get us all ... but take heart God is on our side and is praying for us.

I Will Live In-Between #9 Bad News, Good News (Luke 22:31-34) ~ Intro: Have you ever had someone come up to tell you something and they say, I’ve got bad new and good new which do you want to hear? Bad news, Good news lines: Like your dentist coming out and saying, ‘The good news is that you will ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-34

Denomination: Baptist

In God We Still Trust

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 26, 2006

1- We still trust God to be our God. 2- We still trust God to take care of us. 3- We still trust God to save us.

INTRO.- ILL.- Diamond Rio s a country band formed in 1989. They consist of Marty Roe (Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar), Jimmy Olander (Guitar, Banjo), Dana Williams (Bass, Vocals), Dan Truman (Keyboards) Gene Johnson (Mandolin, Vocals, Banjo, Fiddle, Guitar), and Brian Prout (Drums). They have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joy Contest: God Vs. World - Psalm 4:2-8 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 6, 2025

David gets more joy from the smile of God than unbelievers would have even if they got everything they desire.

Psalm 4:1-8 For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A psalm of David. Answer me when I call to you, O my righteous God (lit God of my righteousness). Give me relief from my distress; be merciful to me and hear my prayer. 2 How long, O men, will you turn my glory into shame? How long ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:2-8

Makings Of A Mother

Contributed by Kyle Blanton on May 14, 2007

This message looks at the character of Abigal as she dealt with David and saved her home. Such character on behalf of a no good husband would certainly be stronger toward her future son with David

The Makings of a Mom I Samuel 25 5-13-07 a.m. Mother’s Day (PDBC) Here’s a passage that deals with a woman but doesn’t really address here mothering ways. But as I read this passage I began to admire this woman. I thought if she displayed this type of devotion to a no good rotten drunk (and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

God's Generous Love

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 18, 2002

A sermon for the 18th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 20 A sermon about the last and the first getting the same wages

18th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 20 Matthew 20:1-16 "God’s Generous Love" 1* ¶ "For the kingdom of heaven is like a householder who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. 2* After agreeing with the laborers for a denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard. 3* And ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Hosea: God's Scandalous Love

Contributed by Doug Vance on Sep 11, 2006

Jerry Springer would love to get Hosea on his show to talk about his scandalous relationship with Gomer.

HOSEA: THE SCANDAL OF GOD’S LOVE Introduction: You came to church to get challenged, didn’t you? 1. I’M ABOUT TO LOSE SOME CREDIBILITY HERE, I hope by the end of the sermon I can get it back: I logged onto the Jerry Springer web site to check out the kind of SCANDALOUS topics he ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ