Sermons on We Are Saved For Works:

Are We Fishing For Souls Or Have We Become Keepers Of Aquariums?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Apr 23, 2023

Today’s sermon is about Jesus calling four fishermen to follow him. We can find this story also in Mark 1:16-20.

Jesus advised Peter and Andrew to leave their fishing business and become “fishers of men.” That means they were to help other people to find God. Jesus was calling them from their useful business to be spiritually useful. How many of us have heard the call and answered? We as a whole need to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Can A Saved Person Ever Be Lost, Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

First of 3 part series on Eternal Security. Link inc. to formatted text version, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Can a Saved Person Ever Be Lost? Ephesians 2 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/EternalSecurity.html Let’s pretend that we all have just boarded a jet for a non-stop trip overseas. We all get on the airplane, take our seats, and fasten our seat belts, then we reach for a magazine, and when we do, we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

“what Must I Do To Be Saved?” Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

“What must I do to be saved?” Acts 16:22-40 If you remember, last time we saw the slave girl, who had supernatural powers that were not from God. Paul and Silas delivered her from demonic possession and because her masters were making a lot of money off of her, they got mad and brought ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-40

Denomination: Baptist

An Ark-Ie, Ark-Ie. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 9, 2011

We have seen Noah's Walk and now his Work.

Intro: 1. A 320-year-old Strad-i-var-ius cello [chel-o] that had been missing for 3 weeks has been returned to the Los Angeles Phil-har-mon-ic Orchestra after it avoided becoming the world's most expensive CD rack. The instrument was accidentally left outside the owners home. Nearby video ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Law Of The Lord Is Perfect

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 13, 2014

God has given us a perfect law. It still speaks God's will and word to us and if we will hear it, we will be called to follow God's perfect Son.

The Law of the Lord is Perfect I was thinking about our legal system in America. (slide 1) I looked up some information that I thought would set the stage for our sermon today. Here are some of the “Statutes at Large” 123 volumes, which make up all the laws passed by Congress. My ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3, Matthew 5:17-20, 2 Timothy 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Still Talk About Being Saved?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 12, 2007

What does it mean to be saved? Nowhere is there a clearer answer to that question than in our text.

DO YOU STILL TALK ABOUT BEING SAVED? Ephesians 2:1-10 INTRO: Some time ago, as I was visiting a new family in the community where I served. I was asked the question: “Does your church still talk about being saved?” They explained that they came from an area where they had visited in several ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Old Testament Law Cannot Save A Person?

Contributed by Jesse Roncales on Mar 30, 2010

The Law of Moses, no matter how good, holy, and righteous, cannot bring salvation to anyone!

Introduction Religiosity is marked with legalism. One of the most serious problems facing many so-called Christians today is the problem of legalism. Legalism puts off the joy of the Lord in the life of those who believe. Nothing is left but fear and guilt that haunt a person all the days of his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Exorcising A Demonic Faith Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 10, 2012

James continues the warning against having a lifeless, dead faith by reminding us that even the Adversary and his legion believe in God but do not obey him in proper actions.

1. Johnny Carson Exorcist Joke When the movie, “The Exorcist” came out, Johnny Carson was the host of the Tonight Show. My very favorite joke he told was about the movie. He asked Ed McMahon, “What happens if you don’t pay your exorcist?” Ed repeated the question and ...read more

Scripture: James 2:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Avoiding Dead Faith Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 3, 2012

James continues to remind us that faith is active. It is not mere mental assent but obediently imitating God by loving our neighbors.

1. Secret Service A man was coming out of church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always is to shake hands. (You know. The preacher’s job is to: shake them in, shake them up, and shake them out!) Well, he grabbed the guy by the hand and pulled him aside. The preacher ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is The Bible Really Your Word Series

Contributed by Philip Martin on Apr 13, 2016

Can we have confidence in God's Word?

God: is the Bible really your Word? 2 Tim 3:14-17 *** Teenager Tries to Call the President Access to the most powerful leader in the world—the President of the United States of America—is granted only to the few who have successfully passed through a series of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Justified By Faith Only? Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 10, 2020

To establish that believers are justified or saved, through faith and obedience to God. This lesson answers the question: Can anyone be justified or saved by faith alone, apart from works, or obedience unto God? There is no truth in the teaching: "Justified or saved by faith only?"

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Justified By Faith Only? Remarks. 1. In this lesson today, we will be discussing the theme: “Justified By Faith Only?" This is the third lesson in the sermon-series entitled: "Re-digging in Old Wells." There will be many others bearing this title. We are ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25, James 2:21-24, John 6:28-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do We Do Now - While We Are Waiting

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 19, 2023

The signs of war, famine, pestilence, increased iniquity, loss of love, do not constitute a direct answer to the question of “the sign” of the coming of the Lord or the Rapture of the Church So, the question is What do we do Now – While we are Waiting.

What do we do Now – While we are Waiting By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - I was asked this week what I felt about the collapse of the banks that happened. In that conversation there was the mention of becoming a cashless society and turning to the CBDC – Central Banking Digital ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-14

Denomination: Apostolic

Are Christians Still Sinners But Saved By Grace – Part 5 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 8, 2023

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.

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 to grow in their relationship with Jesus. This is a Bible study lesson, not a sermon. The Bible ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-4, Colossians 1:12-14, Romans 5:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Labor Day - Taking Christ With You

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 10, 2001

One of our problems in life is that we divide everything into secular & sacred categories - but we ought to see our everyday work as a service for God.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX TEXT: Ephesians 6:5-6; Daniel 6:20; Jeremiah 29:5-7; 1 Corinthians 5:9-11 A. For most Americans tomorrow is a holiday, it’s Labor Day, & in the opinion of some, it is the most hypocritical of all of our ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:20, Ephesians 6:5-6, Jeremiah 29:5-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Are You?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 18, 2000

It is not what you do but who you are that counts!

Who Are You? When people think of God, church, religion or things of that nature they usually think of a code of ethics, rules or rituals. When asked what is important to God they will quote several "thou shalts or thou shalt nots". They may mention baptism, membership or giving. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:16-17, Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Baptist