Sermons on Providential Rescue:

Reconciliation With God: The Heart Of The Gospel

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Dec 5, 2022

The mission of the Lord Jesus Christ was to rescue us from our sins and restore our relationship to God. It's not complicated theology but is instead the demonstration of His amazing grace.

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the story of a merciful God who provides the sole means of grace, pardon, and forgiveness to a fallen, rebellious, and wicked creation who hates Him (Ezekiel 18: 23, 32). Even when He could have let us remain in our wretched condition and condemned us to hell for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:6, Romans 3:23, 1 John 2:1-2, John 19:30, 2 Corinthians 5:17, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Be Transformed Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

Jesus rescues us and initiates a transformation process within us, moving us from our past lives to a secure life centered on Him, requiring our time, dedication, and commitment.

We are continuing our series we started last week called, “Collide.” We kicked things off by looking into the biblical principle of standing firm in our faith. The world attempts to offer us a different set of values, one that includes things that are initially seductive, but ultimately ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Topics: Transformation, Dedication, Spiritual Growth

Sermon Series: Collide

U2 40, You Too?

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jun 20, 2014

God has taken us from places of sin, from the mud and mire and has lifted us and set us on a solid place. His place the firm foundation offaith! Sing his praises.

U2 40; You too? King David wrote a good number of Psalms; one that I particularly like is Psalm 40. This Psalm of praise is focused on grace and salvation. It is a song that declares how the author, the King himself was in a sticky place in, “mud and mire” is how he described it and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-10, Luke 19:1-10, Jude 1:21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Psalm 34:14-17 - Part 6 - The Pursuit Of Peace; The Righteous And The Wicked Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Mar 6, 2025

The pursuit of peace, doing good and pursuing it relates to departing from evil. The Lord hears ALL the cries of His righteous ones. Wickedness will never stand before God, but the righteous, he delivers from troubles.

PSALM 34:14-17 - PART 6 - THE PURSUIT OF PEACE; THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE WICKED In our previous study of this psalm we began verse 14 but we only did the first half of the verse that spoke about departing from evil and going good. Today we continue with verse 14. Let us look at it again. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:14, Matthew 5:9, Galatians 5:19-21, James 3:15-18, Romans 12:18, Ephesians 2:13-15, Psalm 34:15, Isaiah 59:8, Isaiah 59:11, Isaiah 59:9-10, Isaiah 59:12-14, Psalm 34:16, Isaiah 59:17-18, Acts 17:30-31, Psalm 34:17, Psalm 34:6-7, Job 13:15, Psalm 22:1, Romans 4:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Visionary View: As Sparks Fly Up (5 November Bonfire Night Sermon) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 31, 2023

Job 5:7 is our guiding scripture and it contains a truth that resonates with the sparks that will fly in the sky during Bonfire Night celebrations.

Visionary View: As sparks fly up On this 5th of November, a date celebrated in the United Kingdom for historical reasons, we gather in God’s presence, seeking wisdom and understanding from His Word. May our time together be blessed and may God grant us insight into the message He has given us ...read more

Scripture: Job 5:7, Psalm 34:19, James 1:2-4, Isaiah 41:10, Psalm 32:7, Romans 8:28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas - A Hijacked Holiday Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Dec 3, 2013

CHRISTMAS has been hijacked in America. And unlike the latest Tim Allen movie, it’s not Santa who needs to be rescued. It’s the very meaning of Christmas itself.

This week, we begin a new series titled, "Christmas Through the Ages." Beginning with the current celebration of Christmas, we will travel back in time, looking at Christmas celebrations, until we arrive at the very first Christmas. Today we begin with Christmas 2013 - A Hijacked Holiday." What ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Study Of Psalm 18 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 2, 2017

If David can cry out to the Lord and know he’d be rescued, why can’t we? To be honest, sometimes, all we really need to do is humble ourselves, pray … and worship.

A Study of Psalm 18 Psalm 18 Introduction - Psalms broken into 5 books, covered an extensive time period - Gathered together as songs of praise & words of encouragement/warning - We are studying book 1, Psalm 1-41 … Info: we’ll take break for Advent - If we apply ourselves, this could be a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Focused On People, Not Property Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Oct 30, 2021

It is important to note that the church is comprised of people. It is not a building. If we fail to remember this fact, we might make the mistake of directing our energies into preserving property instead of rescuing those who are perishing.

In Matthew 16:18, we read where Jesus said to Peter, “You are Peter, and on this rock I will build My church, and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it.” When Jesus stated that He would build His church “on this rock,” He was not referring to the location where they were standing, and He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Preach The Truth, No Matter Your Audience! Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 19, 2024

In Christ we see the entire scope of the punishment of sin and avenue of rescue, and because of Jesus, Paul preaches to those in the synagogue to hear the truth. What we must see in this is this our purpose as well!

To the Ends of the Earth, Part 19 Preach the truth, no matter your audience! Acts 13:13-41 Dismiss children for nursery (under 4) and children’s church (ages 4-7) Introduction - Welcome to Seasons Church & 2024 sermon series, “To the Ends of the Earth” -- In 2023 we unpacked the beginning ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-41, Isaiah 11:1-2, 1 Corinthians 15:3-4, John 3:16, Romans 1:4, Ephesians 1:7, Romans 5:1, Isaiah 53:3, 2 Corinthians 4:14, John 1:29, Acts 5:31, 1 John 1:9, Galatians 3:6, Habakkuk 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Steadfast In Your Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 21, 2022

Many things distract us from living up to our identity in Christ--especially guilt and fleshly temptation. Paul continues the narrative of reconciliation: the rescuing of the broken and repairing and repurposing it for His work.

Colossians 1:21-23 21And you, who once were alienated and hostile in mind, doing evil deeds, 22he has now reconciled in his body of flesh by his death, in order to present you holy and blameless and above reproach before him, 23if indeed you continue in the faith, stable and steadfast, not shifting ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23, Ephesians 2:12-13, John 3:19-20, Titus 1:16, Psalm 5:5, 2 Corinthians 5:18-21, Romans 3:23-26, 2 Corinthians 5:17  (view more)  (view less)

Alpha Male Or Child Of God

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 19, 2002

Many times winning at all costs is the mantra that we live by. But Jesus challenges us to become like a child - what does that mean, really, and how does it help God rescue us?

Why is it that we always measure everything by who the best at it or who’s the richest or most popular or highest ranking or most powerful? Every year we have lists and competitions and contests to determine these things – the Super Bowl, the NBA playoffs, the Forbes list of the richest Americans, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Psalm Of Jonah Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 19, 2003

There is still a storm brewing in chapter 2...in Jonah’s heart. The great fish was Jonah’s means of deliverance, and we see here his prayer of thanksgiving for rescue from a watery grave.

The Psalm of Jonah, ch 2:1-10 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts There is still a storm brewing in chapter 2...in Jonah’s heart. The great fish was Jonah’s means of deliverance, and we see here his prayer of thanksgiving for rescue from a watery grave. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

Lordy Lordy Look Who's Lordy

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 22, 2004

If Jesus is Lord of my life, what does that mean? People want Jesus as their Savior, they want to be rescued from sin’s eternal consequences, but part of the package is receiving Him as Lord of our lives.

LORDY LORDY LOOK WHO’S LORDY ACTS 2:36-41, 1 CORINTHIANS 8:4-6 INTRODUCTION... Our Daily Bread, July 31 1992 [sharing an article] In 1991 a Gallup poll showed that 78 percent of Americans expect to go to heaven when they die. However, many of them hardly ever pray, read the Bible, or attend ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41, 1 Corinthians 8:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Grace And Freedom #3: Can A Leopard Change His Spots? Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 18, 2013

Jesus came to rescue us from this evil world – to do for us what we could never do ourselves. God’s grace alone can transform our lives.

GREAT GRACE AND FREEDOM #3: CAN A LEOPARD CHANGE HIS SPOTS? INTRO TO TOPIC: Speaking through the prophet Jeremiah, God says: “Can the Ethiopian change his skin or the leopard his spots? Neither can you start doing good, for you always do evil.” (Jeremiah 13:23). • Can a leopard ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: *other

Who Is The Antichrist? (Sermon)

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Mar 12, 2013

Folks the world is desperate for a Saviour these days…but, one who will rescue them from all their self-inflicted problems. Many have rejected and many more will continue to reject Jesus as their Saviour.

Who is the antichrist?...01/20/2013 Rev 13 Some of us remember years ago when you used to hear on your black and white TV, "Look, up in the sky, it’s a bird, it’s a plane, no it’s Superman" This man was a super human who could perform amazing things. ****He was able to leap tall ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:4-6

Denomination: Baptist