Sermons on Justifying:

Atonement Series

Contributed by Don Campbell on Feb 21, 2023

The word "atonement" is missing from the New Testament in many translations. The NIV does use it three times, two of which refer to the sacrifice of Christ.

ATONEMENT There is power in words for both good and evil. Solomon tells us: “There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings healing” (Prov 12:18). Jesus warned: “I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Grace For Salvation Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Jan 30, 2024

In this lesson however, we will focus on the first aspect of Grace, which is the grace for salvation.

UNDERSTANDING THE GRACE OF GOD The grace for salvation THE TWO MAIN DEFINITION OF GRACE In lesson 1 of this series, we defined what grace is and also learnt that Grace is like a two-sided coin. The grace of God involves more than the dimension of it simply being God's unmerited favor and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Waiting And Ready For Heaven Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Dec 30, 2019

The dreaded waiting room - filled with anticipation and uncertainty. What if you could take away that uncertainty - knowing what the outcome was going to be? Great! That's what God does as we wait for heaven. He reveals the outcome and it's glorious!

Do you enjoy the waiting room? I’ve had a lot of experience in waiting rooms throughout the years. As nice and comfortable as hospitals and doctors’ offices attempt to make them, I don’t know of anyone who really looks forward to sitting in a waiting room. It is always a place filled with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Availability Of A Righteousness From God Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 1, 2018

Paul continues the subject of the guilt of the Jews. He anticipates arguments in rebuttal to his conclusion that neither Israel’s law, her circumcision, or her birth could save her.

(11) Availability of a Righteousness from God Romans 3:1-8 In the first eight verses of chapter 3, Paul continues the subject of the guilt of the Jews. He anticipates arguments in rebuttal to his conclusion that neither Israel’s law, her circumcision, or her birth could save her. These ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Tragedy Into Triumph

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 9, 2003

Discovering how God can turn our tragedies into His triumphs.

We all have heard the story of H.G. Spafford who was a bussiness man who lost his home. He decided to take his family on vacation to England. He sent his family ahead of him. The ship wrecked, his four daughters drowned and his wife was on the other side of the world overwhelmed with grief. Yet ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Will Your Faith Get You To Heaven?

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003

James is battling those who say you are saved by faith and can live as you want.

WILL YOUR FAITH GET YOU TO HEAVEN? James 2:14-26 This is the passage that some people believe that James contradicts Paul. It seems on the surface that this is true. In Romans 3:28, Paul specifically says that a person is justified by faith without the works of the law. Yet we are told by James ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Door Of Faith Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 6, 2004

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Unlocking The Doors To Freedom". Jesus Christ is all you need.

Series: Unlocking The Doors To Freedom [#4] THE DOOR OF FAITH Galatians 3:1-25 Introduction: We live in a time where religion is flourishing. The problem is, it’s not Christianity. I hear a couple of questions all of the time- “How do I know that as a Christian I am right? After ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Clearly Defined

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007

There are two kinds of dead faith and only one kind of living faith. And God is the Judge of which kind we have.

Passage: James 2:14-26 Intro: Last winter we had a nasty cold snap here. 1. lots of trees that looked dead on our campus, but that have all come back 2. daughtter Amy and her husband Brycen not so fortunate. 3. 3 Ficus trees, all lost leaves, and in spite of valiant efforts, never ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Fw: In Faith

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Dec 6, 2011

Honoring the Protestant Reformation by moving Forward in our Faith

INTRO Of all the subjects Martin Luther was most passionate, he wrote of nothing more extensive than that of “faith. In December 1536, Luther marched forward in faith by defending that which he held so dear by encouraging the church to reform their ways and return to the Lord with all their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Are You A Christian? Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jun 18, 2017

We are not asked to convert others—God alone saves. Our responsibility is to share the way God’s glory affects us. We have a story to tell!

I. INTRODUCTION 1. If someone were to ask, “Why are you a Christian?” could you give he or she a meaningful answer? What effect has accepting Jesus Christ as your Savior had on you? 2. We aren’t looking for the textbook answer herenot a memorized versesomething that will stir the heart of an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Other

God's Plan And Design For Your Life.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 24, 2012

Many times people ask the question, "Why am I here, what is the purpose of my life, what is the meaning of life or what has God done for me personally"? Well in this sermon outline we point out 10 provisions God has provided to give you real purpose and m

God's plan and design for your life. Many times people ask the question, "Why am I here, what is the purpose of my life, what is the meaning of life or what has God done for me personally"? Well in this sermon outline we point out 10 provisions God has provided to give you real purpose and meaning ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-37

Pharisee And Tax Collector

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Aug 10, 2024

Dealing with pride in the parable.

Good Morning. Today, we get one of the hardest subjects to talk about, and that is Pride. No one really wants to examine themselves for the amount of pride they have, although pretty much everyone is expert in examining others. To begin, I’ll share a quote from CS Lewis. (he says it better than ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-17

Denomination: Anglican

Stepping In The Light

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Jun 12, 2025

Are we ‘Stepping in the Light’? Are we walking in the footsteps of Jesus? Are we keeping the commandments of God?

3 If ye walk in my statutes, and keep my commandments, and do them; 4 Then I will give you rain in due season, and the land shall yield her increase, and the trees of the field shall yield their fruit. 5 And your threshing shall reach unto the vintage, and the vintage shall reach unto the sowing ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8, Leviticus 26:3-5, John 14:15, Ephesians 5:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is The Importance Of Christ Death?

Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Aug 4, 2007

The of CHRIST death for our sins.

What is the Importance of Christ Death? Prayer: Text: Romans 5:6-10 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7For scarcely for a righteous man will one die: yet peradventure for a good man some would even dare to die. 8But God commendeth his love toward ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Favor Found In God's Eyes Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 28, 2009

How our permissive will can make us provoke God to anger.

Favor Found in God’s Eyes Noah did not find favor in the eyes of men; they hated and persecuted him, because both by his life and preaching he condemned the world: but he found grace in the eyes of the Lord, and this made him more truly honourable than the men of renown. Let ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:8-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational