Sermons on Salvation By Works:

Born-Again

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 7, 2003

If you’re born once, you die twice; if you’re born twice, you die once!

“Born-Again”, John 3:1-8, Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We’ve been examining conversions in the book of Acts, and now we’re going to look closer at what it means to be converted. When Jimmy Carter was elected President of the United States, he ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

The End In Mind Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 23, 2015

The work God does in you and me has three phases: a beginning, a middle, and an end. God began His “good work” in us, He “will carry it on,” and, in time, He will bring it to completion.

Recently, our daughter Catherine completed a refinishing project. Se took an old chest, worn and marred by the years and transformed it into an elegant piece of furniture, which she is pleased to display in her home. She took an object that was ruined and unsightly and restored it in such a way ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Danger Of Neglect Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on May 9, 2004

Neglecting God’s gift of salvation is utter folly to the unsaved, but also to Christians.

The danger of Neglect Heb 2:3 how shall we escape if we neglect so great a salvation? Last time we saw how great the salvation that the Bible talks about is. This time we consider a warning of the danger of neglecting so great a salvation. It is not talking about active opposition like resisting ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4, Hebrews 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Woes Upon The Privileged Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 29, 2017

God loves us, but we are not saved by His love; but by the death and resurrection of Christ, and by faith in Him. Jesus taught that faith and repentance are two sides of the coin, we call salvation.

Harmony of the Gospels -AD 28- Galilee (21) Woes Upon the Privileged (Genesis 19:24) Matthew 11:20-30 Then the LORD rained upon Sodom and upon Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the LORD out of heaven; (Genesis 19:24) God saw to it that Lot was safely inside Zoar, and then the rain came. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:20-30

Denomination: Baptist

Two Covenants Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jul 13, 2010

Gal. 4:21-5:1 is a great use of an analogy by Paul to show the difference between the Mosiac Covenant and the Covenant brought by Jesus Christ.

Two Covenants Gal. 4:21-5:1 Introduction In this text Paul continues to contrast grace and law, faith and works. Under the guidance of the Holy Spirit he employs an Old Testament story as an analogy, which serves not so much as an argument as an illustration. Paul here doesn’t give us a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Behold The Lamb Prepared

Contributed by Carl Allen on Nov 24, 2009

From the time that man fall to sin in the Garden of Edan God was at work, preparing the Lamb of God to come into this world to die for our sins.

Behold the Lamb Prepared Luke 1:26-38 Introduction Last week we looked back at the beginning of time, and saw how man violated a sacred trust and fell into sin. At that time, God promised man that there would come one who would balance the scales, defeat evil and deliver humanity. For thousands ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Article 8. Christ The Mediator Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 30, 2009

How do we get to God? Through Works? Through the Church? Are the many ways? This sermon unpacks the biblical teaching on Christ as Mediator.

ARTICLE 8. CHRIST THE MEDIATOR. 1 TIM 2:5. THE 9TH ARTICLE OF THE BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITH TELLS US THAT CHRIST IS OUR MEDIATOR. I AM SURE YOU ARE ALL AWARE OF WHAT A MEDIATOR IS WE SEE IT SO OFTEN IN SITUATIONS WHERE THERE ARE DISPUTES WHETHER IT IS BETWEEN NATIONS – FAMILIES - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

God's Power - The Believer's Right And Advantage Series

Contributed by Precious Eda on Feb 4, 2022

It is the desire of most believers to see the manifestation of God’s power in the their lives. What is the Power of God and how do we see it work?

2. There are two major typological references to God's power all through scriptures. A. The intervention of God's omnipotence in the dominion of Man - 2 Kings 17:36, Psalms 111:6, Nahum 1:3, 3. Every time great works of miracles took place in the old testament, it was God's ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

“simon Says” Or “savior Says”: Whose Salvation “game” Are You Playing?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 21, 2010

Does Jesus teach that we are saved by works? Not at all! The woman's love for Jesus was not the price of forgiveness. It was the proof of forgiveness...

Kids, I want to play a simple game with you. The game is “Simon Says.” Ready? Simon says, “Touch your nose.” Simon says, “Raise yours hands.” Simon says, “Wave your hands.” Clap your hands! Oops. Simon didn’t say to do that, did he? In this game ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Lutheran

We Might Have Hope

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 6, 2001

how Paul worked for unity in Rome so they could grow in Scriptures and have hope of salvation

December 9, 2001 Romans 15:4-13 4 For everything that was written in the past was written to teach us, so that through endurance and the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. 5 May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you a spirit of unity among yourselves as you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Lutheran

It Is Finished!

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 8, 2005

The finished work of Christ has provided all that you will ever need to secure your salvation.

It Is Finished! John 19:28-30 28 After this, Jesus knowing that all things were now accomplished, that the scripture might be fulfilled, saith, I thirst. 29 Now there was set a vessel full of vinegar: and they filled a spunge with vinegar, and put it upon hyssop, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The One Thing You Can't Live Without

Contributed by Chadrick Forrester on Mar 4, 2007

This sermon calls on people to place saving faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Introduction What is the one thing in life that you can’t live without? What is that "one thing" that is most important? Many would name some material thing such as car, or a piece of property. Others would name their job or favorite hobby. Still others would mention some immaterial thing such as ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Trusting God As We Go

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 19, 2022

The work of Jesus is more powerful than our questions and our doubts. Jesus is for us. We can trust that He is with us, bringing us to the Father, no matter what situation we might face.

I want to talk about trusting God today. Trusting Jesus. You have heard me preach this topic many times. But there comes a time in all of our lives when we truly question our trust in God. More than likely it has happened to every person in this room. Maybe it was a child of yours who ended up ...read more

Scripture: John 13:36-38, John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Who Done It? - Sermon On Philippians 2:12-13 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Apr 1, 2023

God works inside us to cause us to desire and decide good things and to do good things. When he does so, it really is our willing and doing, even though it was caused by God.

Philippians 2:12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act according to his good purpose. 14 Do everything without ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Fellowshipping With The Father And The Son - Part 11

Contributed by Chuck Brooks on Aug 3, 2020

John is telling us that we become the “little born ones” of God when our sins have been forgiven. Sins are forgiven when one trusts in the finished work of Jesus Christ on the Cross.

John is called the “Apostle of Love.” In his first epistle he expresses love for his readers much like parents express love for their children. A young teenage boy had just gotten his driver’s license. When he got home, he asked his father, who was a minister, if they could discuss the use of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible