Sermons on Not Saved By Works:

Right Or Wrong? - Do I Have To Get Baptized? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 23, 2002

When the crowd asked "what must we do?" Peter told them to repent and be baptized. Does God expect me to get baptized?

OPEN: South East Christian Church in Louisville, KY is a congregation of about 15,000 members. It’s so huge they have a very specialized paid staff. For example, they have a staff member in charge of something they call the “wedding department.” One Sunday, a staff member from that department was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:22-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hey He Got Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 29, 2009

Faith that works every time we use it,try it more.

HEY HE GOT OUT OF THE BOAT Matt:14: 22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Defining Moments

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 11, 2014

There are defining moments in our spiritual lives that define who we are and lay the foundation for who we will become and how God will use us.

20140810 9th Sunday after Pentecost A (The fork in the road on our power point slide represents defining or decisive moments in our lives.) Title: Defining Moments Text: Romans 10:1-13 Thesis: God saved you by his grace when you believed. And you cannot take credit for this; it is a gift from ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven Ways Christ Gave Himself To The World For Us!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Feb 21, 2016

Billy Sunday once said, There are two hundred and fifty-six names given in the Bible for the Lord Jesus Christ, and I suppose this was because He was infinitely beyond all that any one name could express.

Seven Ways Christ Gave Himself To the World For Us! John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Billy Sunday once said, There are two hundred and fifty-six names given in the Bible for the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Breaking Hard Ground And Breaking Hard Yokes

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Dec 30, 2007

When we work for God, He works for us.

Hos 10:10 It is in my desire that I should chastise them; and the people shall be gathered against them, when they shall bind themselves in their two furrows. [bound together in a rut] Hos 10:11 And Ephraim [ double fruit]is as an heifer [part grown cow]that is taught, [accustomed expert and ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

When People See Me - What Do They See?

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 16, 2024

When people see us they immediately develop impressions of us. If we are a Christian, they will begin to look for Jesus in us. When that happens, will they see Him in our actions; our decisions; and our love for others?

When People See Me – What Do They See? Scripture: Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43; John 13:34-35 Good morning Strangers Rest. The title of my message today is, “When People See Me – What Do They See?” Now of course the obvious answer is they see us right? But is that true? Do they see “us,” or do they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are Looking At The Last Days

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jan 23, 2016

We need to turn to the word of God for all today.

WE ARE LOOKING AT THE LAST DAYS 2nd Timothy 3: 1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, according to the promise of life which is in Christ Jesus, 2 To Timothy, my dearly beloved son: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. 3 I thank God, whom I serve ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

False Conversion And Its Rotten Harvest

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 7, 2021

The Lord Jesus warns that not everyone who calls Him, "LORD" is truly His servant. Works done in His name do not necessarily demonstrate a genuine love for Him. This is a terrifying illustration of false conversion, and what to do about it before it is too late.

Some things never change, especially towards the conclusion of the average worship service of the churches in which I have either been a member or have attended over the years. Many times the Sprit of God moves mightily in the hearts of members and visitors after the pastor has presented a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, Luke 6:46, Luke 13:26-27, Mark 7:6, Titus 1:16, 1 John 2:9, 1 John 3:18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

#43 Through The Eye Of A Needle (Or Jesus Tells A Joke!) Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 18, 2021

In Mark 10:17-31, Jesus’ teaching confuses a young rich young ruler, his enemies, the crowd and His own disciples, and then He tells a camel joke.

#43 Through the Eye of a Needle (or Jesus Tells a Joke!) Series: Mark Chuck Sligh April 18, 2021 SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 12:13-21 TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Mark 10:17. INTRODUCTION Illus. – One time a man was sent to prison, so he was getting to know his new cellmate. Suddenly, down ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom Of God - Seeing The Bigger Picture

Contributed by William Akehurst on Feb 28, 2015

Today is “Sanctity of Life Sunday” Anti-abortion day comes a day before Civil Rights Day/Human Rights day/Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday. Save the unborn? How about, SAVE THE "UNBORN CHILDREN OF GOD"!

2014.01.18.SERMON.the KINGDOM OF GOD William Akehurst, HSWC “Seeing the bigger picture” Today is “Sanctity of Life Sunday” Anti-abortion day to some. It comes a day before Civil Rights Day/Human Rights day/Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday which is Monday. There is a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Delivers

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 12, 2025

Deliverance is one of the key manifestations of the power of Jesus Christ. Throughout the Scriptures, we see that He is not only a Saviour but also a Deliverer.

JESUS DELIVERS By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: "The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles." – Psalm 34:17 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 43:2, Luke 4:18, John 8:36, 2 Corinthians 1:10, Colossians 1:13 INTRODUCTION: Deliverance is one of the key ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:17, Isaiah 43:2, Luke 4:18, John 8:36, 2 Corinthians 1:10, Colossians 1:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bear Down

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 18, 2015

We lift up our Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus, for he alone saves us.

BEAR DOWN by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (June 16, 2015) “And Cain said unto the LORD, my punishment is greater than I can bear” (Genesis 4:13, King James Version [Cain could not bear the punishment])...And the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:1-21

Denomination: Friends

Understanding God’s Purpose

Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 2, 2018

“For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” (1Co 1:18)

Introduction: Our theme for today’s sermon is “understanding God’s purpose”. There is always a purpose behind everything that is invented or created. There is a purpose for inventing electricity. There is a purpose for inventing the printing press and there is a purpose for creating the mobile ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, John 2:13-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What God Can Do With The Counted-Out

Contributed by W. Charles Harris on Feb 20, 2006

The thought that an individual could be so utterly unredeemable is dismissed by Paul when he tells Timothy that if God could save him, He can save anybody.

What God can do with the Counted Out I TIMOTHY 1:15-17 All glory and Praise to the Lamb that was slain. How we give thanks to God for all His great mercies that He has shown toward us. While watching the organization of any game of pick-up, whether it is baseball, basketball, football or any ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Illustration Of Faith Series

Contributed by Greg Powell on Aug 19, 2020

As an example of salvation by faith and not works, Paul uses the Jews own patriarch Abraham against them!

INTRO: Let’s review...we have been talking about works versus faith. At the crux of the debate going on in the lives of the Galatian believers was the question of salvation through works or through faith in Christ alone. How are we truly justified? Justification is the gracious act of God by ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-14

Denomination: Baptist