Sermons on We Are Saved For Works:

Why We Believe What We Believe

Contributed by David Mcnally on Jan 16, 2011

Jesus said we who did not see, hear or touch Him, are more blessed that those who did

John 20:19-31 Why we believe what we believe In Hebrews 11 verse 6 it says: ‘without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists’. The writer of John’s Gospel gave us the beautiful words in 3 verse 16: ‘For God so ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

United We Stand, Divided We Fall PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 11, 2023

To emphasize the importance and blessings of unity and fellowship among believers, and the dangers of division.

Good morning, family. Today, let's open our hearts and minds to God's Word from Psalm 133, a beautiful psalm of unity and brotherhood. It's a short psalm, but packed with wisdom and truth. Opening Scripture Reading – "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! ...read more

Topics: Unity, Strength

By Grace

Contributed by Michael Adams on Dec 31, 2018

We are saved by grace through faith, The law of God points to our failures, it shows us we are not able to live up to the law. That is why God gave us grace through Jesus being our atonement, the propitiation for our sin.

By Grace Romans 3 Romans 3:3 For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect? 4 God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Are Christians Still Sinners, Saved By Grace – Part 6 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Feb 9, 2024

New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon.

Are Christians Still Sinners, Saved By Grace – Part 6 (Rev. Barry Johnson and Rev. Rodney Johnson) NOTE: New Light Faith Ministries and Barry Johnson Ministries, founded by Rodney V. Johnson and Barry O. Johnson, respectively, are partnering to offer Bible studies for Christians who are seeking ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:13, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Mess, His Message, God's Working Masterpieces Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 5, 2016

The Christmas Season is Messy. It is a time when we acknowledge I. Our Mess ( our sins) II. We hear the Good News of Salvation and Redemption III. We allow God to continue His Work through the Holy Spirit to recreate us as His Masterpieces

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 (Christmas Eve/Christmas Day) Title: Our Mess, His Message, God's Working Masterpieces The Christmas Season is Messy. It is a time when we acknowledge our mess ( our sin). It is the time that we hear the Good News of Salvation and Redemption. It is the time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

What About Faith And Good Works? (Part 1)

Contributed by Tony Miano on Apr 2, 2001

This morning our focus is going to be on verses 14-17, in chapter two. In this section of the passage we find an assumption (v.14), an analogy (vv. 15-16), and an application (v.17). Included is a historical looks at the relationship between James and Paul.

What About Faith and Good Works? An Answer to the believer James 2:14-17 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church April 1, 2001 Introduction: We’ve spent the last couple of weeks tackling an issue that many people, present company excluded of course, would like to avoid. We ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17

Denomination: *other

Sacramental Life In The Spirit Of Christ

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 17, 2006

Sacraments are signs that God is working in the midst of his people: they point toward the grace of God and proclaim the saving work of Jesus Christ.

SACRAMENTAL LIFE OR LIFE IN THE SPIRIT OF CHRIST I Corinthians 11:23-26 For I received from the Lord what I also passed on to you: The Lord Jesus, on the night he was betrayed, took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and said, "This is my body, which is for you; do this in ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Being Lost

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 2, 2009

In the Gospel according to Luke, • We find one of the greatest short stories that can be found in the Bible! • And the story I am referring to is the parable of "The Prodigal Son," • It’s one of the first stories we hear, as children, in Sunday Scho

In the Gospel according to Luke, • We find one of the greatest short stories that can be found in the Bible! • And the story I am referring to is the parable of "The Prodigal Son," • It’s one of the first stories we hear, as children, in Sunday School. And As adults, we have heard this text ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Christian Church

How Can I Know I Am Saved?

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Aug 31, 2023

There is a passage in the scriptures that is very alarming to me and should be to everyone here today that claim to be saved.

Let me read it to you. Look at Matthew 7:21-24 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16-29

Denomination: Baptist

Once Saved, Always Saved? What Would Have To Happen If A Person Willingly Chooses To Lose Their Salvation

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Sep 6, 2017

A review of the events described in the Bible that would have to take place if a person willingly chose to 'fall' and 'slip away,' losing their salvation and become unBorn-Again.

There are two fundamental schools about this have many branches of differing thought. First is the Armenian teaching that believes the believer maintains salvation and can be lost due to sin. Second is Calvinism, which teaches that salvation can never be lost because it was preordained from the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8, James 2:26, 1 John 3:9, 1 John 5:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It’s Off To Work I Go!

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 28, 2013

God gives us all we need, so we can give to those in need!

Ephesians 4:27-nor give place to the devil. When we lie, or get angry and not deal with it in the correct manner, we are leaving a place for the devil to use us, to his advantage! When salesmen use to go door to door, many of them would stick their foot in the door, so people couldn’t close ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28

Denomination: Baptist

We Got Problems, But We’re Family

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 29, 2010

As believers in Jesus Christ we need to make a clear commitment to loving each other as a family, for our sake and for our witness to a watching world.

We’ve Got Problems, But We’re Family! Text: Romans 12:10 "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love". Psalm 133:1 "How wonderful it is, how pleasant, when brothers live together in harmony!" The December 31, 1989 issue of the Chicago Tribune pictured a series of photographs of the best photos ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We've Got The Who. . .now For The What Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 26, 2007

Third in a series of teachings on the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. The Helper that Jesus said was to our "advantage" that He leave so that the Holy Spirit might come. This message explores the work of the Holy Spirit throughout God’s Word.

(Intro: The last two weeks we have been examining the who of the Holy Spirit. . .this week the what, while continuing to break false stigmas about Him.) One such stigma, or a common thought – whether conscious or subconscious – is that the arrival of the Holy Spirit occurs at Pentecost. So if ...read more

Scripture: John 16:4-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Will We Know And Recognize Our Loved Ones In Heaven?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Apr 2, 2009

It really would be a sad situation if we didn’t know our friends and loved ones in Heaven, all of us have loved ones that have passed and gone on to be with the Lord, and those of us that are saved are looking forward to be

WILL WE KNOW AND RECOGNIZE OUR LOVED ONES IN HEAVEN? 4-4-09 MATT. 22:23-30 It really would be a sad situation if we didn’t know our friends and loved ones in Heaven, all of us have loved ones that have passed and gone on to be with the Lord, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-30

Denomination: Baptist

Should We Stay Or Should We Go?

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 29, 2008

A message on the Transfiguration

SHOULD WE STAY OR SHOULD WE GO? Mark 9:2-9 Sunday, March 9, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Jesus has just informed the disciples of the difficulties that lie ahead. • The transfiguration serves as an anchor for them to hold onto in the coming storm. • It foreshadows the work Christ can do in every ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Wesleyan