Sermons on Journey Maturity Salvation:

New Life For Dead Dogs

Contributed by Charles Salmon on May 16, 2004

We are all condemned todeath because of sin but God provided the price of our justification in Jesus. Now, justice demands He save those who trust the blood of Christ.

New Life For Dead Dogs or Why Does God Let Us "Get Away With it?" Rom. 3:23-26 INTRO.: The Old Testament story of Mephibosheth is found in II Samuel 9. King David had been ruling in Jerusalem for some time. He remembered his friend Jonathan, who had saved his life and wished to honor Jonathan’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-26, Acts 17:30-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Inclusive Christ Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

The exclusive Christ becomes the inclusive Christ through the cross. The cross is the key (with Jesus rivited to the face of it)that unlocks our salvation.

INTRODUCTION The first half of the Book of Colossians (chapters 1,2) is technical and theological. Sometimes the material in chapters one and two can be a little deep. Last week’s message may have seemed a little deep for some of you. I apologize. Perhaps you were stirred to study more and that is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Can A Leapord Change Its Spots

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 26, 2004

Only God can bring about the new birth/conversion.

Can A Leopard Change It’s Spots Jeremiah 13:23; John 1:12-13, 35-50 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Consider one of life’s most fundamental and troublesome questions. The Old Testament prophet phrased it like this: Can a leopard change it’s spots? ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 13:23, John 1:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom In Christ

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 30, 2004

Three obstacles you must overcome if you are to experience genuine freedom in Christ.

Luke 8:26-39 Freedom in Christ Woodlawn Baptist Church May 30, 2004 Introduction As we begin I want you to think back with me to what it must have been like in the Garden of Eden, to the time after God completed His Creation, but before Adam plunged mankind into sin through the Fall. What must it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

"What Must I Do..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 2, 2004

Can you remember back when you gave your heat to Jesus? Exciting time wasn’t it! But, have you given any thought to the events that led up to that moment? Didn’t think so. Everyone upon careful examination could discover the wonderful events that led up

Introduction I. illus. I remember the wonderful answer I got from a close friend when I asked her, "How did you get saved.." and her answer was, "Like everyone else..." How true, everyone does "get saved" in the same way, through Jesus Christ! A. However, you will have to agree that we all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:30

Denomination: Baptist

An Uncomplicated Message

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 2, 2004

This is a clear presentation of the Gospel based on Jesus’ encounter with Nicodemus in John 3.

“AN UNCOMPLICATED MESSAGE” John 3:1-21 INTRO – There are some things in life that seem very complicated to some people, and relatively easy to others. For instance, algebra seems very complicated to me. Only “D” I ever made in high school was in algebra. Too complicated to me. But for the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

"Double For Your Trouble!"

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Jun 19, 2004

God could have & should have wiped us all out in the beggining, but because of his grace & mercy he allows us, like Job, to not just have life but to have it more abundantly & ultimately, get everything we didn’t deserve."

I. Introduction: I am convinced today that one of the hardest things to do as believers is to endure trials, tribulations, and struggles. We wish that life was just a bed of roses and that everything was just peachy keeny all the time. But the truth be told, trials & tribulations are a way of life ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:7-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gospel Of Christ

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Jun 26, 2004

The Gospel of Christ is the most important news that mankind can come to know. Paul lays out the gospel for us in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4. Let us examine this passage so that we too may know the "Good New" of our Lord Jesus Christ.

The Gospel of Christ 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 Moreover, brethren, I declare to you the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received and in which you stand, by which also you are saved, if you hold fast that word which I preached to you – unless you believed in vain. For I delivered to you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

He Showed Up: So What?

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

JESUS IS OUR SALVATION, THAT’S WHAT!

HE SHOWED UP: SO WHAT? LUKE 2: 21-39 DECEMBER 26, 2004 INTRODUCTION: MAKE CHRISTMAS MEMORABLE As one department store advertised in December of 1983 "Make this Christmas one you will not soon forget – charge everything!" SOURCE: Jeff Strite Contributed by: SermonCentralPRO DAD’S ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-39

Denomination: Baptist

Who Can Be Saved?

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 30, 2005

The bible answers this basic question concerning salvation.

“WHO CAN BE SAVED?” Romans 10:13 1. The SCOPE of the Good News. (v. 13a) For whosoever Joel 2:32; Acts 2:21; Exodus 32:33; Leviticus 24:15; Deuteronomy 18:19; Isaiah 55:1-3; Ezekiel 33:4; Matthew 7:24; 10:32-33; 11:6; 12:32, 50; 16:24-25; 18:4; 21:44; Mark 8:34-38; 10:15; Luke 6:47-49; 7:23; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13

Denomination: Baptist

Believing That Does Not Save

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 1, 2005

The apostle John exposes the myth that all believing is not the same and that all believing does not save.

“BELIEVING THAT DOES NOT SAVE” JOHN 2:23-25; 8:30-31; 12:42-43 1. Believing that does not save is believing that does not COMMIT. (2:23-25) Deuteronomy 31:21; Joshua 22:22; 1 Samuel 16:7; 2 Chronicles 6:30; Jeremiah 17:9-10; Matthew 10:16-17; John 6:64; 7:30-32; Acts 8:12-13, 18-23; Hebrews ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Are Called To A Life Of Righteousness

Contributed by William Baeta on Jun 4, 2005

“Do you not know that you are the temple of God and that the Spirit of God dwells in you? If anyone defiles the temple of God, God will destroy him. For the temple of God is holy, which temple you are” 1 Cor. 3:16-17.

Theme: You are called to a life of righteousness Text: Lev. 19:1-2, 17-18; 1 Cor. 3:16-23; John 3:7-14 One important question that affects the quality of our life and that has been asked in every age and generation is where do I come from? Why am I here? And where am I going? Unfortunately many ...read more

Scripture: John 3:7-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Twelve Hours To Live

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 26, 2005

A message on salvation and living the Christian life.

TWELVE HOURS TO LIVE Luke 12:16-21 INTRO: Jesus was the most effective preacher who ever lived. He knew how to grip the attention of His congregation, and how to make His sermons interesting. He filled His messages with down-to-earth illustrations. On one occasion He was talking about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

God's Greatest Promise

Contributed by John Baggett on Jun 27, 2005

Powerful Message of The Greatest Good- God, Greatest Action - God’s Love, The Greatest Need-World in Sin, Greatest Sacrifice - Jesus, Greatest Invitation - Whoever, Greatest Response - Believes, Greatest Gift Eternal Life

This sermon has power point slides wich are available at the church website www.mtpbc.com. God’s Greatest Promise - John 3:16 This monumental verse of scripture is God’s Greatest Promise. It is the greatest promise in the whole wide world. It begins with the two words “For God “ It ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Sheep Or A Goat

Contributed by David Rogers on Jun 27, 2005

A sermon on salvation

Are You A Sheep Or A Goat Matthew 24:32-46 10/31/04 How many times have you said or heard someone say you goat. In the ancient world goats and sheep where animals that every farmer had. Goats were of less value the Sheep. Sheep were valuable because of its wool that was used to produce ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-46

Denomination: Baptist