Sermons on Salvation Is A Gift:

Take Up Your Beam

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 16, 2010

The importance of every member of the body of Christ experiencing the presence of God and coming to a better understanding of God’s calling on their lives.

Take up your beam Purpose of teaching- not just for information exchange but for life transformation- that is not a preference. When Saul was knocked down by the HS on the Road to Damascus, he knew- not a casual transformation. We live in an age that has trivialized faith. We have made it little ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Grace At Work 10 - Prophetic Ministry Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 14, 2012

Answering questions about prophetic ministry in the church today.

Dakota Community Church November 11, 2012 Grace at Work - 10 The Ministry Gifts: Ephesians 4:11-12 - some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers Prophet - One called to speak forth the message of God to His people (Greek Word: prophetes - ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Finish Well Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 22, 2011

If we want to finish well, then we must love deeply. That means we must pursue reconciliation, reach out to strangers, and serve each other with the gifts and strength God abundantly and extravagantly provides to every believer.

There has been a lot of talk about the end of the world lately. Harold Camping is still predicting the end of the world on October 21, 2011, even though his predictions about the rapture of the church did not come true on May 21, 2011. Others are saying that the end of the world will come on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

3 More Than Stuff Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Dec 11, 2025

Christmas tells us that more presents equal more joy… but is that really true? In this message, we explore the story of the shepherds in Luke 2:1–20 and see how they discovered a joy far better than anything the world could wrap. Real joy isn’t something you open — it’s Someone you meet.

INTRODUCTION It’s great to be able to share our Christmas series Beyond the Hype — looking at how God invites us into something so much deeper and longer-lasting than the pressure-filled version of Christmas the world often sells us. Today we’re looking at a theme we all know too well this time of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Seventeenth Sunday In Ordinary Time, Year B--Spiritual Multiplication

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Jun 24, 2024

“Gift” is only gift if we give all the pieces.

Percent means “parts per hundred,” from the Latin, per centum. Edward Denison, in 1060, thought of a neat phrase, “Three percent is greater than two percent by fifty percent. I have math anxiety but there are listed several ways to prove this, including that the reason that 3 is 50% bigger than 2 ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Catholic

Grasping The Benefits Of Having The Son

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 11, 2013

There are benifits to having God's Son, Jesus Christ as your personal Savior and Lord.

Title: Grasping the Benefits of Having the Son Introduction: I want to read to you from Scripture about what the Ultimate Father did. "For God so loved the world, He gave His one and only Son, that whoever, believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life." (John 3:16) ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, John 3:1-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Glorious Giving Series

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 31, 2006

This is a message from the author’s book, "Christian Stewardship"

GLORIOUS GIVING 2 Corinthians 9:1-15 INTRODUCTION: There is no giving that is so glorious as Godly giving. This section will show how such giving takes place when Paul reminds the church at Corinth that they had made a commitment nearly a year earlier, and had not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Use It Or Lose It

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 15, 2008

A sermon about using the gifts of God for God’s Kingdom.

Matthew 25:14-30 “Use It Or Lose It” By: Rev. Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace UMC, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Author Dan Kimball is quoted as saying: “You can’t do nothing. Whatever it is that you try, at least you will be able to stand before Christ one day and say ‘We gave it our best ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: United Methodist

Growing Pains Series

Contributed by Scott Jewell on Oct 16, 2016

The good news and the bad news is that growth brings people and new people bring different ideas. What do we do in times of conflict? Check out these thoughts from the church in Jerusalem.

Growing pains- they can be a good thing. There’s a saying that goes, “What doesn’t kill you will make you stronger.” Growing pains can also be bad- after all, they’re a pain. It hurts. As a child growing to maturity, there are a number of times you go through ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jerusalem Council Sermons Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jan 24, 2022

We need to live by the wisdom of the Jerusalem council. Never make if difficult for anyone turning to the Lord. The death burial and resurrection of Jesus is available as a free gift to all who put their faith in Christ.

The background to the sermons preached at the Jerusalem council. We read in acts chapter 6 verse 7 that the word of God was spreading and the number of disciples increased rapidly and that a large number of priests became obedient to the faith. So we realize as we move on through the book of Acts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35, Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

He Showed Up: So What?

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 21, 2005

JESUS IS OUR SALVATION, THAT’S WHAT!

HE SHOWED UP: SO WHAT? LUKE 2: 21-39 DECEMBER 26, 2004 INTRODUCTION: MAKE CHRISTMAS MEMORABLE As one department store advertised in December of 1983 "Make this Christmas one you will not soon forget – charge everything!" SOURCE: Jeff Strite Contributed by: SermonCentralPRO DAD’S ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-39

Denomination: Baptist

Sinners Saved PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 24, 2023

Emphasize the need for salvation, its source in Christ Jesus, and the transformative results it brings to our lives.

Good morning, dear friends and family! Today, we gather to dive into God's Word and explore the gift of salvation that He has given us. Our Scripture passage for today's sermon comes from 1 Timothy. Now, let me begin with a quote from Christian author and theologian, C.S. Lewis, who once wrote, "A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15

Topics: Salvation

Yesterday's Gone PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 13, 2023

Explores living in the present without worry, trusting in God's daily provision, and embodying salvation through fearless faith in a fearful world.

Good morning, dear friends. It's a joy to gather with you today. We are here to share, to learn, to grow, and most importantly, to connect with our God in a deep and meaningful way. Our focus today is on a very familiar passage from the Gospel of Matthew. It's a verse that has comforted many of us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:34

Topics: Salvation

"Saints Find Life" Romans Part 7 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 30, 2007

In Romans chapter 5 we learn from Paul that those who find Jesus- the “Saints” find life – eternal life!

“Saints find life!” Romans pt 7 Opening Video Illustration: Life is like a train ride! Show movie in part B we opened up with video clip about the rapture and with the question are you ready? If Jesus was to come back right now! Thesis: In Romans chapter 5 we learn from Paul that those who find ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Responsibility-What God Expects

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 21, 2010

God gives his children gifts and talents to use as we await death or his Second Coming.

Responsibility-What God Expects Luke 19:11-27 INTRODUCTION A. Show entitled “Millionaire” that was once on. 1. Each week a wealthy man looked for someone to give one million dollars to. 2. Some recipients were wise and frugal and some were foolish and wasteful. B. Regis’ show ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist