Sermons on One Chance:

Can Those Who’ve Never Heard The Gospel Be Saved?

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 3, 2016

Opponents accuse God of injustice for sending people to hell who never had the chance to hear the Gospel. That would be unjust if it were true, but God gives everybody a chance to be saved & judges them on a different basis.

CAN THOSE WHO’VE NEVER HEARD THE GOSPEL BE SAVED? Rom. 2:12-15 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: IMPORTANCE OF REPUTATION 1. A guy was going 89 MPH. A cop pulled him over. 2. “Let me see your driver’s license.” “Don’t have one.” “Let me see your ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:12-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wonders Of The Spiritual Realm V: What God Can Do When One Wins One Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 3, 2019

Despite one's hesitancy to tell another "what God has done for me and can (will) do for you", just think of the wonder of what God does when one wins one!

THE WONDER OF WHAT GOD CAN DO WHEN ONE WINS ONE In every Christian, there’s a little bit of Edward Kimball, or, there should be. Kimball was not the guy who invented the game of dominoes, but he once set in motion the “domino effect” that shows what God ...read more

Scripture: John 1:35-49

How To Invest Your One And Only Life Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007

Sermon’s purpose is to explain the Parable of the Shrewd Steward so that people follow his example of trusting the master’s generosity and mercy.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

One Nation Under God [independence Day]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

We must Pay for Government, Pray for Government, Praise our Government, Participate in Government, Persuade our Government. Link included to Formatted Text and PowerPoint.

One Nation, “Under God!” Rom. 13:1-7 http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/OneNationUnderGod.html There are a growing number of Christians who think that believers should not be involved in government and politics. There are several reasons for this attitude: 1. Afraid of promoting a social gospel ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How Can One God Be Three Persons? Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 28, 2006

A guide to help ease understanding of the Holy Trinity.

Great Mysteries of the Faith How Can One God Be Three Persons? Matthew 28:19; James 2:19 How many of you have seen the new advertising campaign on television for the store Staples? As you may already know, the slogan for the store is this: Staples – that was easy. To build off of this slogan, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Almost Saved

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jul 21, 2013

This, to me, is one of the saddest incidents in the entire Bible. Looking upon this narrative we can see that this is an example of God reaching out to the sin stained heart of a man to give that man a chance to be saved.

TITLE: ALMOST SAVED SCRIPTURE: ACTS 26:19-29 Can I talk to you this morning about the subject – Almost Saved? ALMOST - is a sad word in anybody’s dictionary. It keeps company with expressions like “If Only” and (in the South) “Near ‘Bout’ Almost is a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

Duties Of The Church Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jul 30, 2013

Though these are not the only duties of the the church, this sermon reminds us that the church has the duties to WIN people; TEND to people; MEND people and SEND people.

Duties of the Church Sermon 4 in the series “Church Matters" Chuck Sligh July 28, 2013 TEXT: Turn to Matthew 28 INTRODUCTION Opening Illustration – Firemen Illustration (USE THREE VOLUNTEERS) All given chores to do while waiting for the opportunity to put out a fire for regular ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

To Each One Grace Has Been Given

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 19, 2005

If Christ brought you to this congregation, then Christ has given you a special grace to serve in a way that is needed within this congregation.

Early on in my seminary career, I was asked by a committee charged with my nurture as a fledgling pastor-wannabe about my role models for ministry. “Who,” the committee asked, “did I consider to be an example to follow?” “Who was my role model for ministry?” I guess it was a reasonable question, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love, Is One Powerful 4 Letter Word!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 15, 2013

How will we win our friends, family and neighbors to the Lord? Not by telling them what they need to do things differently in their lives, But by the doing what Jesus said to do, Love others as well as you love yourself!

Love, is one powerful 4 letter word! 1st John 4:7-10 MSG. 7-10. My beloved friends, let us continue to love each other since love comes from God. Everyone who loves is born of God and experiences a relationship with God. The person who refuses to love doesn?t know the first thing about God, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus The One And Only - Made Visible In Us Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 10, 2007

As representative of Jesus we dress for success: shirt of compassion, slacks of kindness, socks of humility, shoes of gentleness, jacket of patience, tie of love.

Colossians Series # 3 Jesus the One and Only Made Visible in Us Colossians 3:1-17 Scripture Reading: Colossians 3:1-4 INTRODUCTION: According to Colossians 3, Heaven is more than a destination for us. Colossians 3:3 says your life is now hidden with Christ in God. It’s a mysterious idea, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus The One And Only - Revealed In Our Relationships Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 10, 2007

Colossians 3 gives practical advice about our most basic human relationships: Husband to Wife; Parent to Child; and Boss to Employee.

Colossians Series # 4 Jesus the One and Only Revealed in Our Relationships Colossians 3:15 – 4:6 Scripture Reading: Colossians 3:18-4:1 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever thought about the concept that God is --- by His very nature --- a RELATIONSHIP. God presents himself to us as a Unity of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Work Six Rest One! (Labor Day)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 6, 2022

We all have different ideas about what would be the ideal life, and we all strive to acquire it. We will never have the ideal life until we get to heaven.

Some say that heaven will not be heaven for some people. Illus: That reminds me of the story one of the fellows in church told me. He told me that Bill, Ron, and Jack all died and went to heaven. When they got there, they discovered the most beautiful golf course they had ever seen. St. Peter ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Deliberate Unity

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 20, 2016

Unity in His church is important to God... but do you know why? (Preached at a Unity Service with English, Spanish and Burmese speaking worshipers)

(I went over to the thermostat on the wall that we have on stage) Over here on the wall we have a box. I look closely here and I see a number. It says “70”. What does that mean? That’s right – it means that that’s the temperature here on stage. Now is that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6, Ephesians 4:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fear Dance: The Number One Destroyer Of Relationships Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Oct 9, 2006

Based on The DNA of Relationships by Dr. Gary Smalley. Every person in the midst of a heated argument starts the fear dance. By understanding the dance steps and our part in it, we can stop the destructive cycle.

FEAR DANCE: NUMBER ONE DESTROYER OF RELATIONSHIPS The DNA of Relationships (Part 3) A. We are continuing our series of lessons on The DNA of Relationships based on the book by Dr. Gary Smalley. Today’s lesson: FEAR DANCE: NUMBER ONE DESTROYER OF RELATIONSHIPS. ILLUSTRATION: A man was reading ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Twenty-One Reasons Not To Sin (Pt. 4) Series

Contributed by John Butler on Jul 14, 2009

The fourth sermon in a series dealing with some of the pitfalls of sin.

21 Reasons Not To Sin (Pt. 4)... I. A Lasting Conviction... Praise the Lord!!! How many have been waiting all week to get back into this study? I don’t know about you, but I’ve really been enjoying this series. It’s been a help to me in my walk with Jesus, And I know that it’s been a help ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4