Sermons on Salvation Security:

Self-Examination: A Spiritual Checkup

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 22, 2004

How do you know if you have only a head knowledge of Christ or are truly born again? Is there merit or value in questioning one’s salvation? The Bible gives the reason for self examination and the measures to use.

SELF-EXAMINATION: A SPIRITUAL CHECKUP 2 CORINTHIANS 13:1-6 (DISCERNING HEAD KNOWLEDGE FROM HEART RELATIONSHIP) Introduction: Recently I was asked, "How does one know whether one merely has a head knowledge of Christ or has been truly born again and has a true heart relationship with the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Choices

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Apr 5, 2004

The choices that you make in this life will affect the destination of the next one.

Choices. In our life time we make many choices. We choose, who we marry, what school to go to, how many children to have, what we eat, the clothes we wear. But how many have ever thought that they’ve made the wrong choices in life? Most of our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Never A Man Spoke Like Jesus

Contributed by David Seeley on Apr 24, 2004

The word of Christ was so amazing to the hearers that they were amazed. Christ has something to say to us today as well.

Never a Man Spake Like Christ John 7:32 The Pharisees heard that the people murmured such things concerning him; and the Pharisees and the chief priests sent officers to take him. Then said Jesus unto them, Yet a little while am I with you, and then I go unto him that sent me. Ye shall seek ...read more

Scripture: John 7:32-46

Denomination: Holiness

Dead Or Alive Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 12, 2004

This is the 12th study in the study "The Hebrew Hymnal".

Series: The Hebrew Hymnal (Psalms) [#12] HYMNS #14-#15: DEAD OR ALIVE? Psalm 14-15 These two Psalms gives us a picture of those who are dead in their sins, (lost); and those who are alive in Jesus, (saved). Dead Psalm 14 Notice that a lost person does not acknowledge a personal God. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

New Life For Dead Dogs

Contributed by Charles Salmon on May 16, 2004

We are all condemned todeath because of sin but God provided the price of our justification in Jesus. Now, justice demands He save those who trust the blood of Christ.

New Life For Dead Dogs or Why Does God Let Us "Get Away With it?" Rom. 3:23-26 INTRO.: The Old Testament story of Mephibosheth is found in II Samuel 9. King David had been ruling in Jerusalem for some time. He remembered his friend Jonathan, who had saved his life and wished to honor Jonathan’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23-26, Acts 17:30-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Inclusive Christ Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

The exclusive Christ becomes the inclusive Christ through the cross. The cross is the key (with Jesus rivited to the face of it)that unlocks our salvation.

INTRODUCTION The first half of the Book of Colossians (chapters 1,2) is technical and theological. Sometimes the material in chapters one and two can be a little deep. Last week’s message may have seemed a little deep for some of you. I apologize. Perhaps you were stirred to study more and that is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Unthinkable Purchase

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This sermon uses the purshase that Hosea made to illustrate the purchase God made through Christ.

I. Introduction a. Role of a Prophet i. To be a prophet, one must be a spokesperson for God. ii. The term “The word of the Lord came to” so and so. iii. Prophets came from all walks of life. iv. Many of the early prophets only spoke to individuals, while in the later Hebrew history, the ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Sacrifice Of Christ

Contributed by William Rushing on Jun 20, 2002

This sermon give three reasons why Christ went to the cross.

I. Introduction a. Have you ever had someone do something for you that you didn’t deserve? b. Paul wrote to the in Romans that Christ had done something that no one deserved. c. Christ has done something for you d. Why Did Christ Die? II. The First Reason is because we needed it. (6-7) a. No ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do I Need God?

Contributed by Brian Moon on Jun 26, 2002

Short evangelistic message given at a target service

Why do I need God? Story – About 3 weeks ago my fiancé and I were driving down a road known as the Bee Line heading for my home church when I noticed that I had a need. I had a need for gas in my truck. But, I did not do anything about it right then. Well, this road that we were on was made to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23, John 3:16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

On The Road To Damascus

Contributed by Peter Davis on Apr 19, 2004

A monlogue sermon on Saul’s encounter with the risen Christ on the Damascus Road.

On the Road to Damascus Acts 9:1-19, 1 Timothy 1:13-15 Published in Preaching Online, February 1998. You could say I know Saul as well as anyone. Saul and I first met as students, studying the Torah together under Gamaliel. They were exciting times. Young, enthusiastic, each day was an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:13-15, Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

What Must I Do To Be Saved

Contributed by John Baggett on Jul 25, 2003

Straight Forward Salvation- Shows the greatness of Jesus and the simpleness of salvation. Simple enough for the unchurched and powerful enough for the long time Christian

What Must I Do To Be Saved Acts 16:27-34 Turn if you will to Acts 16 With all the religions from Buddhism to Islam to Christianity our world is seemingly covered in a cloud of confusion. When one finds the truth of Christianity... knowing that it is Christ... and Christ alone in which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:27-34, John 4:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Miss Your Miracles

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 21, 2005

God has some miracles for you.

Don’t Miss Your Miracles Hebrews 1:1-9 Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church Dec. 21, 2005 *Christmas is a time for miracles... -Gabriel’s announcement to Mary... -Joseph’s dream of guidance to take Mary as his wife... -The virgin birth... -Angels appearing to the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Scared Of The Dark?

Contributed by Toby Powers on Dec 23, 2005

There is both a natural and spiritual darkness. Have you ever been called from darkness into his marvelous light?

From the desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA Correspondence Address: 56 Taylor Cir Carrollton, GA 30117 Email: tjpowers@gfb.org Are You Scared of the Dark? Deuteronomy 28:28-29 Intro: This passage discusses the penalties that God levies on a soul that has rebelled ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

What Did You Get For Christmas?

Contributed by James May on Dec 25, 2005

A short message and Lord’s Supper observance for Christmas Morning services.

WHAT DID YOU GET FOR CHRISTMAS? By Pastor Jim May It’s Christmas Day, 2005. One more Christmas Eve has passed. Once more the gifts that have been laid under the tree are already opened or will be very shortly. Did you get what you wanted? Did you get what you needed? Did you get what you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The New Birth"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 19, 2005

Why must we be born again, how should we be born again, and what is the nature of this new birth?

John 3:1-21 “The New Birth” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org As many of you know, my wife, Jeanne is seven months pregnant. There is a little baby living inside of her…named Mary Ellen. And even though Mary Ellen has not ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist