Sermons on Salvation And Restitution:

If The Date Of Salvation Is Already Fixed By God, Then Why Should I Pray Ha

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 15, 2018

The idea, ‘God is anyway going to save the person only in His time’, takes the onus away from intense praying, wrestling in prayer for the unsaved person, intense fasting and also thereby takes away the guilt of prayerlessness.

If the date of salvation is already fixed by God, then why should I pray hard? Genesis 18:32 Then he said, "Oh may the Lord not be angry, and I shall speak only this once; suppose ten are found there?" And He said, "I will not destroy it on account of the ten." 19:24 Then the LORD rained on Sodom ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

For God Has Appointed Us To Salvation Through Our Lord Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 20, 2019

These words by the Apostle Paul are an appeal to the whole church of Thessalonica, to comfort and edify one another.

11/2/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 19: For God has Appointed Us to Salvation Through our Lord Jesus Christ Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11 (NIV) 9 For God did not appoint us to suffer wrath but to receive salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ. 10 He died for us so that, whether we are awake or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Our Common Salvation And Contending Earnestly For The Faith - Jude 1 Verse 3 Series

Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Aug 10, 2022

Jude was setting out the points of our common salvation, when the Holy Spirit urged on him the importance and urgency to defend that salvation. That overtook him, and he asked the readers to “contend earnestly” for the faith. He appealed to them to do that.

OUR COMMON SALVATION AND CONTENDING EARNESTLY FOR THE FAITH - Jude 1 verse 3 MESSAGES IN JUDE – MESSAGE 2 Jude 1 v 3 {{Jude 1:3 “Beloved, while I was making every effort to write you about our common salvation, I felt the necessity to write to you, appealing that you con-tend earnestly for ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3, Titus 1:4, 2 Timothy 2:15, Philippians 2:27, Exodus 17:8-13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Noah's Ark: An Illustration Of Christ's Mission Of Salvation

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Jul 2, 2023

The ark that God commanded Noah to build serves as a portrait of the Lord Jesus Christ and the salvation He provides to anyone who calls upon Him.

All throughout Scripture, the Lord God Almighty gives us specific guidelines on how to approach and worship Him. Scripture shows us the necessity of repentance and the means by which we must be saved. The act of salvation, or rescue from our sins is not of our own planning, thought, or actions. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-6, John 10:9, Colossians 3:1, 1 Peter 3:18-21, Hebrews 7:25, Acts 4:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Ten Reasons Why You Should Give To The Salvation Army This Christmas Season

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 26, 2021

The Salvation Army is a great organization to support during the Christmas! Full disclosure, I work for the Salvation Army and have for the past four years. But I'm very careful about where I donate my money.

The views in this article do not necessarily represent the positions or opinions of the Salvation Army, it's partners or affiliates. The statements made belong solely to those making them. The Salvation Army is a great organization to support during the Christmas! Full disclosure, I work for ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Feast Of Salvation: Celebrating God's Goodness Isaiah 25:1 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 6, 2024

Celebrate the goodness of our God, His faithfulness and His divine plan for salvation,

The Feast of Salvation: Celebrating God's Goodness Isaiah 25:1 Introduction: Today, we gather to celebrate the goodness of our God, as proclaimed in Isaiah 25:1: "O Lord, I will honor and praise your name, for you are my God. You do such wonderful things! You planned them long ago, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:1, Proverbs 19:21, Isaiah 25:9, Psalm 37:39-40, Isaiah 25:6, Revelation 19:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Rock Of Our Salvation: Finding Security In God Alone Psalm 62:7 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 28, 2024

In Psalm 62:7 we discover the unwavering security found in God alone. In a world filled with uncertainty and turmoil, we are reminded of the unshakable foundation we have in our Heavenly Father.

The Rock of Our Salvation: Finding Security in God Alone Psalm 62:7 Opening: Today, we embark on a journey into the depths of Psalm 62:7, where we discover the unwavering security found in God alone. In a world filled with uncertainty and turmoil, we are reminded of the unshakable foundation we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:7, Psalm 46:1, Psalm 62:2, Psalm 18:2, Psalm 62:5, Isaiah 26:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Transformed By Truth: "restoring The Joy Of Salvation" Psalm 51:12 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 20, 2024

Psalm 51:12 speaks to the heart of repentance, forgiveness, and the joy that comes from God alone.

Transformed by Truth: "Restoring the Joy of Salvation" Introduction: A Cry for Restoration Today, we will explore a powerful verse from the book of Psalms, one that speaks to the heart of repentance, forgiveness, and the joy that comes from God alone. Our focus is Psalm 51:12 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:12, Isaiah 12:3, Psalm 32:3-4, Joel 2:25-26, Galatians 5:22-23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Palm Sunday Of The Lord's Passion: Cry Of Dereliction, And Salvation And Healing

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Mar 13, 2025

In marriage, husbands, and wives fulfill your vows in your interpersonal communication. Abandonment prevails in small and large ways. The healing is to deliver the intimacy in your marriage out of what Jesus did for you.

Brennan Manning was an author who later was ordained as a Franciscan priest and who served in the Korean War. He tells the story of how he and his best friend, Ray, enlisted together and served in the same Marine platoon. One night a grenade landed in the foxhole where Brennan and Ray were. Ray ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Go! And Trust Fully — "The Lord Is My Salvation!” - Isaiah 12:2 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 29, 2025

Isaiah 12:2 is not a gentle whisper; it is a shout of triumph from the lips of a redeemed people standing on the far side of God’s salvation.

Go! And Trust Fully — “The Lord is my Salvation!” - Isaiah 12:2 By Dean Courtier INTRODUCTION — A DECLARATION THE WORLD NEEDS TO HEAR Church, today we step into a verse that explodes with hope, courage, and Gospel truth. Isaiah 12:2 is not a gentle whisper; it is a shout of triumph from the lips ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 12:2, Matthew 1:21, Psalm 56:3-4, 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, 1 Corinthians 15:57  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

By Grace Unto Works

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on May 7, 2017

A debate has raged for centuries regarding salvation. Is salvation an act of grace, obtained through works, or the result of a combination of grace and works? The Bible is clear regarding this question.

By Grace unto Works Ephesians 2: 8-10 Our text today deals with doctrine that has been debated for centuries. This debate was central to Martin Luther’s Ninety-Five Theses being nailed to the chapel door in Wittenberg, Germany, sparking the Reformation. Men and scholars have long debated the means ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Friend Of Sinners

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Jan 1, 2021

Loneliness is one of the plagues of our time. With so many things to do, so many diversions-- movies, videos, sports, television, night clubs, amusements, the job, etc.--people still find themselves alone.

Loneliness is one of the plagues of our time. With so many things to do, so many diversions-- movies, videos, sports, television, night clubs, amusements, the job, etc.--people still find themselves alone. Along with loneliness, there is a famine of friends. Someone has said, “Friendship doubles ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Remember The Rainbow Series

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Jul 28, 2008

AFTER THE FLOOD, God put a Rainbow in the sky as a symbol of His eternal covenant with mankind.

Genesis 9:8-17 “And God spake unto Noah, and to his sons with him, saying, 9 And I, behold, I establish my covenant with you, and with your seed after you; 10 And with every living creature that is with you, of the fowl, of the cattle, and of every beast of the earth with you; from all that go out ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

The King's Highway

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Aug 13, 2008

While Isaiah writes about a real road that will exist in the future, I want to speak to you about a spiritual road that exists today. I want to show that the blessings Israel is looking forward to – are experienced by the saints of God today.

THE KING’S HIGHWAY Pastor Kevin W. Burden Carter Creek Baptist Church For Sunday AM, August 10, 2008 Isaiah 35:7-10 “And the parched ground shall become a pool, and the thirsty land springs of water: in the habitation of dragons, where each lay, shall be grass with reeds and rushes. 8 And an ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Resurrection

Contributed by Andrew Papson Iii on May 16, 2009

He who is the resurrection

I am the Resurrection John 11:25-27 I In Him who is the Resurrection there is salvation. Acts 4:12 II In Him who is the Resurrection there is eternal life. 1 John 5:11-12 III In Him who is the Resurrection there is everlasting consolation and good hope 1 Thes 2:16-17 IV In Him who is the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-27

Denomination: Baptist