Sermons on Justification:

A New Creature

Contributed by William Wyne on Dec 9, 2011

The design of the sermon is to identify new principles and precepts in a new life.

A man was selling an old warehouse; the building had been for months up for sale and needed repairs. Gangs had damaged the building, graffiti had been sprawled all over the exterior, doors were removed and people had made it a common ground to dump their trash and rubbish, windows were smashed. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Which Side Are You On? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Sep 3, 2012

It is this simple, a person who does not accept the forgiveness of God by believing in Jesus Christ is still eternally doomed to be judged because all have disobeyed God.

We continue our study of the Gospel of Luke. Please open your Bibles to Chapter 12 of Luke….. We note at the beginning of Luke 12 that Jesus spoke to thousands of people as well as giving intimate lessons to His Disciples. So far in Luke 12, we have noted 3 major application questions for our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-59

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Basic Training 03 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Apr 2, 2012

A 10 week study on the book of Romans to help every Christian be all they can be.

Welcome back to Basic Training. We have 7 weeks remaining in our study of the book of Romans after today. Last week we looked at Romans 1:18-32 as we discussed the wickedness of man. The bad news was we determined that God’s wrath would be poured out upon the wicked. We also determined some good ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Taxing Times

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jul 24, 2011

The tax collector as a model of saving faith

Count Leo Tolstoy was a man who unashamedly called himself ‘Christian’. He once penned these words into his diary: ‘I have not yet met a single man who was morally as good as I. ... I do not remember an instance in my life when I was not attracted to what is good And was not ready to sacrifice ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jan 25, 2011

After 4 weeks talking about anger, we will dive into what forgiveness means.

Amazing Grace January 31, 2010 Eight people entered a glass enclosed biosphere in September 1991, in Tucson, Arizona. Four men and 4 women volunteered for a 2 year experiment of isolation. All were scientists and had undergone intense psychological evaluations. Yet, within months, the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: Baptist

Romans, Part 11 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Feb 2, 2011

Justification by faith is not a New Testament concept, but something demonstrated throughout the entire Bible. Abraham was justified by faith because when God called, he believed and obeyed. Today we are justified by the shed blood of Jesus Christ, but

Romans, Part 11 Romans 4:1-8 Introduction - Last week, we examined the justice of God by discussing His holiness - It is through God’s GRACE that we are set free; and not of ourselves/works - This is why Paul’s letter to the church in Rome is so encouraging - It stands as a reminder ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Justified Freely

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 6, 2011

Ask me why I love my wife and I'll have laundry list of reasons she's lovable. But Jesus loved me while I was yet a sinner. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

Justified Freely Romans 3:24 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/JustifiedFreely.html Justified = just as if I'd never sinned A one time event that happens at the moment of salvation. Sanctified = an ongoing process of growing in the Lord. Righteousness breaks down along the above lines... Imputed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

Kinsman Redeemer: Comparison Between Boaz And Ruth Vs. Christ And The Churc

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 16, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you so much in love ready to give your surname to your wife? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST gave everything to us, His Name, His identity, His reputation (Ephesians 3:20) Ephesians

I. EXORDIUM: Are you so much in love ready to give your surname to your wife? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that CHRIST gave everything to us, His Name, His identity, His reputation (Ephesians 3:20) Ephesians 3:20 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Now all ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fully Accepted By God Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Feb 23, 2010

Every person who puts his or her faith in Christ is fully accepted by God.

[To receive sermons weekly by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] THE TRUTH OF THE GOSPEL In this passage, Paul rebukes Peter. Other than Jesus Christ, Peter and Paul are perhaps the two most influential leaders in church history. (A passage such as this demonstrates that the Bible is not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

No Fear

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Nothing exists for you to fear--nothing! God has given you the Son, just as He promised. That changes everything!

Intro Long before he was Abraham, he was called “Abram.” Even before his name was changed, God still chose to bless him. When the Lord told Abram to leave his homeland, this is the promise He gave him: I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you. I will make your name great, and ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

It Is Finished

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Jesus has done everything. And He gives it all to you as a gift.

Intro We know how satisfying it feels to do a job well done. At times, the harder the work, the greater the satisfaction. The more intense the toil, the greater the joy of completion. A doctor saves a life and restores health. A worker finishes a difficult and complicated project. A woman ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Lutheran

Your Standing Before God

Contributed by Peter Fisher on May 31, 2010

A look at the theological words to see what they really mean to us

Our passage today starts with the word 'Therefore', which gives us a clue that there is a discussion that has already resulted in some sort of conclusion. As a result of which we have the passage in front of us today. It is also Paul at his difficult best. You can almost hear him having thoughts ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Anglican

The Calling Of Levi Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Apr 2, 2021

Who did Christ come to save: sinners or the righteous?

Introduction Human beings are inherently religious. We were created by God to worship Him. He wired us that way. When sin entered into man, our worship became inherently corrupt. In our post-modern world, the common idea is that God is high on a mountain and that if a man can climb that mountain, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:27-32

Denomination: Brethren

Great News

Contributed by Christopher Arch on Apr 10, 2021

This is a series I preached from the book of Romans.

Title: “Great News!” Script: Rom. 5:1-11 Type: Expository/series Where: GNBC 4-11-21 Intro: A large, two-engined train was making its way across America. While crossing the Western mountains, one of the engines broke down. “No problem, we can make it to Denver and get a replacement engine ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Justified Or Not?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 25, 2019

Who is justified in God's eyes?

Justified or Not? Luke 18: 9 - 14 Intro: A man went to visit a psychiatrist. “Doc, I’ve got 2 problems.” The doc said, “Tell me about it.” The man began, “First of all, I think I am a Coca-Cola machine.” The doc sat the man down and started therapy which lasted weeks. After giving it his ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed