Sermons on Live Securely:

How Do You Become A Christian? Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 13, 2012

Part 4 in Bible Study series on salvation. Part 4 examines what it takes to be saved, and how you can know that you are a Christian.

CENTRAL VBS LETS TALK ABOUT SALVATION part 4 How Do You Become a Christian and How Can You Tell? - Acts 16:25-34 > Acts 16:30 Then he escorted them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?” I. WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BE “SAVED”? A. Some folks ideas on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

High Expectations Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 22, 2008

There are some reasons God has and we should have "High Expectations" for life.

HIGH EXPECTATIONS Romans 8:16-25 * In 1999 the Broadman Holman Publishers released a book written by Dr. Thom Rainer entitled, “High Expectations.” The thesis of this book is that churches who expect much from their members get much. Conversely, it is true that if a church expects little, it will ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16-25

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And The Wannabe Kings PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

As Christians, we are called to a life of humility and service, not seeking worldly power or glory, but following the example of Jesus who came not to be served, but to serve.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving into a passage that might just step on our toes a little, but it's an important one. It's about our desire for security, the danger of pride, and the call to serve. You see, we live in a world where security is equated with success and power. But as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Topics: Fear, Security

God Doesn't Have Butterfingers SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023

God's Eternal Security

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a joy to see each one of you here today, gathered in the house of the Lord, ready to receive His word and to bask in His presence. We are here to celebrate our faith, to strengthen our bonds as a community, and to deepen our understanding ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-30

Topics: Security Of The Believer

What About Heaven? Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Dec 24, 2008

A doctrinal sermon that deals with the blessing of eternal life.

FOLKS CAN WE GO A LITTLE DEEP TODAY? CAN I HEAR AN AMEN? WILL YOU HANG WITH ME? WILL YOU STUDY THIS AFTER TODAY? BECAUSE I CAN TELL YOU THIS SERMON HAS BEEN FORMING OVER SEVERAL WEEKS. AND I AM STILL GETTING MY MIND WRAPPED AROUND SOME OF THE THNGS GOD HAS BEEN SPEAKING TO ME ABOUT. LET’S GET ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Ihope

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Dec 18, 2008

Without hope we will continually find our faith subject to the whims and haphazard circumstances of this fallen world.

IHOPE #1 November 30, 2008 Introduction Saw IHOP sign. Add an E and you get HOPE. Had Cina make a powerpoint. Henriann thought it would make people hungry for pancakes. Sorry, no pancakes. We need to talk about hope Especially relevant in this time of the year leading up to Christmas and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Got You

Contributed by Jim Caswell on Apr 3, 2018

God loves you and is for you.

Title: I Got You Place: BLCC Date: 4/8/18 Text: Hebrews 6.18-19, Genesis 37,39 CT: God loves you and is for you. [Screen 1] FAS Todd Wilson tells a powerful story of rescue in a life and death situation. As a country, we are still reeling from many tragic events. But there are a few flashes of ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

The Power Of Hope

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Dec 18, 2008

We have a great hope and because of that hope we’ll keep on doing what the Lord has called us to do.

The Power or Hope December 7, 2008 Continue our lessons on hope Many times we use this in a less-than-certain way I hope the Cowboys win, the Red Sox, I get a good grade WE use it most often for good fortune, or chance We sit back and see what happens That is not the biblical view of hope Not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Hope?

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Dec 18, 2008

In a world of cynics why should we put our hope in God? Scripture gives us good cause to put our hope in Him!

WhyHope December 14, 2008 Buying car experience 22 years old New what monthly payments needed to be Agreed with salesman Went to finance office Payments were over the threshold I questioned There are no free lunches I didn’t want a free car; I just wanted the deal we had agreed on Bait and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hope Floats

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 2, 2020

Movie-she thought all was good until she learns her husband is having an affair. She tells her daughter, "when you find yourself at a new beginning, give hope a chance to float up." There's a hope that sinks, a hope and that floats and a hope that not only floats, it rises.

HOPE FLOATS 1998 movie. The premise is a woman who thought everything was going well learns that her husband is having an affair with her friend. She takes her daughter and moves back to her hometown. But she quickly learns that the problems keep coming-in waves. In a conversation between her and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:28, Lamentations 3:19-24, Romans 5:1-5, Isaiah 40:30-31, Jeremiah 29:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forward Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Aug 21, 2008

God does not want the enemy to advance on us but rather for us to advance on the enemy with Christ leading the way.

Strength to Move Forward Griffith Baptist Church – 8/17/08 A.M. Service Text: Romans 8:31-34 Key verse: Romans 8:31 - What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? The Introduction The Confederate General, Longstreet, during the battle of Gettysburg had one ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"is It I?"

Contributed by Robert Walderman on Jul 11, 2020

Have you ever been betrayed?...For the anguished soul it is a dark, turbulent time for crying out to God in pain. Some of you have experienced such betrayal. But how would you treat the betrayer if you knew in advance that he or she would betray you? Jesus knew his betrayer beforehand.

Have you ever been betrayed? Has someone revealed a secret confidence of yours? Perhaps the worse case of betrayal, which is far too common, is having an affair and betraying the trust and love of your partner. Such betrayal is a dagger in the heart, an earthquake that topples ones world into dust, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Safe In The Arms Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 27, 2009

We’re secure in Christ

Safe in the Arms of Jesus Text: Ephesians 1:11 – 14 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) In 1938 Major George Eliot said, “A Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor is a strategic impossibility.” Three years later on December 4th, 1941 (just 3 days before we were attacked) Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox said, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What He Said About Being Rich Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 14, 2019

The saddest thing in the world is someone who clings to this world's concept of security and in so doing, misses the treasure of heaven.

Series: What He Said Title: What He Said About Being Rich Luke 18:18-30 (Mark 10:17-27) Thesis: The saddest thing in the world is someone who clings to this world's concept of security and, in so doing, misses the treasure of heaven. Introduction The story is told of a man who opened a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can I Lose My Salvation?

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 12, 2012

If you are saved, you cannot lose your salvation.

Can I Lose My Salvation? October 26, 2008 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: If you are saved, you cannot lose your salvation. Focus Passage: John 10:7-11, 27-29 Introduction: Normally the flight from Nassau to Miami took Walter Wyatt, Jr., only ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-11, John 10:27-29

Denomination: Baptist