Sermons on Sovereignty Over Salvation:

Being Born From Above

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 11, 2006

Being "born again" and being "born from above" are different sides of the same coin. Christ Jesus says, we cannot enter the kingdom of God without a dramatic, spiritual change. Putting it another way, we have to be born of the spirit from above.

Being Born From Above – John 3: 1 - 17 Intro: 3 men died and were standing at the pearly gates. “What have you done to deserve heaven?” asked Peter. The 1st man, a police officer, said, “I enforced the law and fought crime.” Peter said, “OK, go on in.” The 2nd was a wealthy man who said, “I ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Twelve Hours To Live

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 26, 2005

A message on salvation and living the Christian life.

TWELVE HOURS TO LIVE Luke 12:16-21 INTRO: Jesus was the most effective preacher who ever lived. He knew how to grip the attention of His congregation, and how to make His sermons interesting. He filled His messages with down-to-earth illustrations. On one occasion He was talking about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Are You A Sheep Or A Goat

Contributed by David Rogers on Jun 27, 2005

A sermon on salvation

Are You A Sheep Or A Goat Matthew 24:32-46 10/31/04 How many times have you said or heard someone say you goat. In the ancient world goats and sheep where animals that every farmer had. Goats were of less value the Sheep. Sheep were valuable because of its wool that was used to produce ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-46

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Said "It Is Finished", He Meant It! Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Jul 7, 2005

This sermon looks at three things we risk losing if we don’t recognize and affirm the sufficiency of Jesus sacrifice alone for our salvation.

So many times we have trouble realizing the full impact of something that has taken place. Historically we have seen it happen time and time again. Here are two examples that each of us can relate to. When Henry Ford went to a bank to seek a loan to begin his automobile company the banker told ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Frees Us From All Burdens

Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 23, 2005

“Come to me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls” Matthew 11:28-29.

Theme: Jesus frees us from all burdens Text: Zech. 9:9-10; Rom. 8:9-14; Matt. 11:25-30 Human reasoning and understanding cannot understand the truth that Jesus Christ is the Messiah. They cannot discern who Jesus is or what the Kingdom is unless God reveals it to them and God has been doing this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Details Of Being Born Again

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Aug 6, 2005

This message is one that should remind us of some of the details of being born again and what a being born again really means to us.

The Details of Being Born Again John 3:1-3 I. Being Born Again Means You Are Redeemed “In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins according to riches of His grace.” – Eph. 1:7 A. Our redemption was necessary 1. Because of our separation from God “For when we were enemies ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Makeover: The God Edition

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 7, 2005

Implications of what God has done as new creations in Christ

Text: 2 Cor.5:16-6:2 Theme: God’s New Creation 16So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer. 17Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! 18All this is from God, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Failing With An "A"

Contributed by Stephen Windham on Aug 8, 2005

Discussing how one can do all the "right" things and still not have a personal relationship with Christ. Being good is not good enough.

The scribes and Pharisees were thought of as having arrived at the highest pitch of religion. The scribes were most noted as teachers of the law. The pharisees were most noted as celebrated professors of the law. They fasted and were unto much prayer. They tithed. They were good people. They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

Regeneration

Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 10, 2005

What it means to be truly born again

5/27,2001AM Sheridan, AR George E.Crumbly REGENERATION (Titus 3:1-8) Introduction: • While out on the road the other day I saw a youth pastor that was a youth ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Did The Hard Part

Contributed by Phillip Ramey on Aug 17, 2005

Salvation is so simple. Getting saved is so easy. Jesus did th ehard part!!!

JESUS DID THE HARD PART !!! Here Paul gives us the Gospel in it’s simplicity. Salvation is so powerful.....the Gospel is so powerful. It can convict you, save you, change you, comfort you, encourage you, correct you, mold you into the image of Christ. How can something so powerful be so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Things That Are Certain

Contributed by Phillip Ramey on Aug 17, 2005

SOMETHING IN THIS WORLD ARE UNAVOIDABLE, UNESCAPABLE, ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN.

THINGS THAT ARE CERTAIN I.MAN IS BORN (v. 1) II. MAN DIES (v.10) II. ETERNITY - "..where is he.." (v. 10) ***What we do in this life will determine where we spend eternity*** I’M GLAD THESE THINGS ARE CERTAIN... 1 Tim. 1:12-15 I. CHRIST CAME INTO THE WORLD II. WE’RE ALL SINNERS III. CHRIST ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Restoration

Contributed by Carl Finney on Aug 21, 2005

A look at the threefold restoration of people, marriages, and famlies.

Restoration The difference between a preacher and a pastor: You might be a preacher if something you see or hear inspires a sermon You might be a pastor if that same thing inspires a series Why is restoration so important to a pastor? A pastor’s heart: Rejoices: When he sees someone who is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

It's Still The Blood

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 17, 2005

From the garden, to the temple to Calvary, it is still the blood of Jesus that atones for sin.

IT’S STILL THE BLOOD Heb 9:12-28 As a child my parents took me to a great panorama of the Civil War. I was fascinated as the wonderful continual painting that depicted scene after scene of the War Between the States. This morning I want you to come with me and let us visit a panorama of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:12-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lie: A Loving God Could Not Send Anyone To Hell Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 20, 2005

Many have been led to destruction believing the lie that a loving God would not send anyone to hell. This sermon counters the lie.

Series: Lies Satan Tells A LOVING GOD WOULD NOT SEND ANYONE TO HELL Matthew 7:7-14 Without a doubt the most unpopular of all Christian beliefs is the doctrine of hell. "There is one very serious defect to my mind in Christ’s moral character, and that is he believed in hell. I do not myself ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lost

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Oct 22, 2005

How do people respond to being lost?

Matthew 18:12&13 LOST!!! OPEN: On CBS there is a show called LOST, Oceanic flight 815 has crashed 1000 miles off course no one knows where they are. There are 42 survivors on the island maybe more. Some believe someone will come and rescue them, some do not. The strange thing is to watch the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ