Sermons on Work Out Your Salvation:

Anticipating Advent: A Working Faith Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Dec 19, 2009

Depend on the Lord and be diligent in your work, because Jesus could come at any moment.

Two young boys were spending the night at grandma’s house the week before Christmas. At bedtime, the two boys knelt beside their beds to say their prayers. The younger one began praying in a loud voice: “I PRAY FOR A NEW BICYCLE...” “I PRAY FOR A NEW NINTENDO...” ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Excuses That Could Keep You Out Of Heaven

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 20, 2010

An "excuse" is something said to hide the real reason for wrong actions. It is an attempt to cover up a shortcoming or sin. Beware! Excuses can damn not only the character but the souls of men.

Intro: Summarize the passage. An EXCUSE is something said to hide the real reason for wrong actions. It is an attempt to cover up a shortcoming or sin. For example, every man has excuses for his neglect of duty; the debtor makes excuses for delay of payment; the student for being absent or failing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-22

Denomination: *other

Lesson 4: Overcoming Doubts About Your Salvation

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 16, 2010

Examining why we have doubts regarding our salvation.

A. WHY DO WE HAVE DOUBTS? 1. SIN: Your disobedience raises questions about your relationship with God. 2. IGNORANCE: If you don’t know God’s direction, you may question if you’re on the correct path. 3. HERESY: If you think you can’t sin, you deny the experience of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:19

Denomination: Baptist

Galatians 3 - What Happened To Your Sanity? Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 15, 2022

Have you lost your mind, gone crazy, become stupid or are you hexed by a demon into thinking your works are what saved you? Are you slapping away faith, grace and Jesus’ sacrifice as not necessary and deceived into thinking you can get to heaven on your own good works?

Video transition: I am a Christian Series: Galatians Thesis: Have you lost your mind, gone crazy, become stupid or are you hexed by a demon into thinking your works are what saved you? Are you slapping away faith, grace and Jesus’ sacrifice as not necessary and deceived into thinking you can get to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-25, Galatians 1:6-24, Ephesians 2:8-9, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divine Encounter.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Sep 6, 2004

Now there is something that is played out here on earth but it is planned in heaven. We call that a divine encounter.

Divine encounter. Acts 8: 26 -- 40. 09/05/04 For the past few Sunday mornings, we have been talking about the main business of the church. The main business of the church is to tell people how they can be forgiven of their sin and go to heaven. That is evangelism and we want to have an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Making Sense Out Of Babel

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Oct 18, 2000

Push aside the spirit of Babel, and declare your dependence upon the Lord

I don’t know if you realize it or not, but every one in this room is part of a minority group. Less than 10% of the people in the world speak English. Estimates are that just under 500 million people on planet earth are English speakers, while over twice that many speak Mandarin Chinese. There are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Pour Out, Step Out And Break Out…have You Got The "Out's”?

Contributed by Michael Quicke on Mar 26, 2002

God POURS OUT out His Spirit into our hearts. As ambassadors we STEP OUT out into ministry and witness. Then we see the sovereignty of God BREAK OUT among us.

INTRO Let me take you back to when George Bush, Sr, was president. When he and his military advisors decided to engage Saddam Hussein and his military forces, what was the first thing they did? They poured all the military strength of the United States onto the Saudi Arabian peninsula. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

"How To Get The Salt Out Of The Shaker."

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Apr 28, 2009

The Resurrection – Now What? Jesus accomplished eternal salvation for the lost by: His death, Burial, Resurrection and Ascension But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea

Cornerstone Church April 18/19, 2009 “HOW TO GET THE SALT OUT OF THE SHAKER.” Luke 14:15-24 The following happened to Dr. Tony ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God's Spiritual "Bail Out Plan"

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Feb 20, 2009

WE HAVE HEARD MUCH ABOUT GOVERNMENT BAIL OUT PLANS, BUT GOD HAS HAD A SPIRITUAL BAIL OUT PLAN SINCE THE FALL OF MAN,THAT IS 100% EFFECTIVE AND FAIL PROOF.

GOD’S SPIRITUAL “BAIL OUT PLAN” 2/22/09 2 Chron 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

While You Were Out Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 26, 2006

Although Jacob got what he wanted as a result of his sinful conniving, he lost what he had. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding!

While You Were Out is the kind of reality TV show most people wouldn’t mind being a part of. In this program, work crews come to your house and renovate a room or two unbeknownst to you while you are out on a mini-vacation. When you return, you come home to a newly renovated kitchen or living room ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Your Name On God’s List PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore and understand Revelation 20:15, emphasizing the importance of God's justice and mercy, the judgment of nations, the blessing of the saved, and the eternal security of the redeemed.

Good morning, church family. Today, we're diving into Revelation and the deep, sometimes daunting prophecy of John—specifically Revelation 20:15. This is a verse that speaks of judgment, but also of blessing and eternal security for those redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ. The Bible says in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:15

Topics: Salvation

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

Growth Unto Harvest Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Feb 15, 2005

We can’t be satisfied with being saved and not see any fruit from God’s work in our lives.

February 13, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Mark 4:21-29 Subject: Part 2 in the Harvest series. Title: Growth Unto Harvest I believe that we are quickly coming to the end of the age. The Bible clearly states things that will accompany that end. One of the things that I personally believe about the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Going Out On A Limb

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Dec 11, 2001

Joshua dared to be a great leader for God. The crossing of the Jordan teaches very relevant advice on how we can also go out on a limb for Jesus. And there is joy in daring to pursue your call.

Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Consider this: Walt Disney was fired by a newspaper editor for lack of ideas. Walt also went bankrupt several times before he built ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17, 1 Corinthians 12:12-15

Denomination: Methodist

How Do I Measure Up?

Contributed by Lew Slade on Dec 22, 2008

Is it really the good works of the "sheep" that will secure their salvation?

How do I measure up? I don’t think I can be accused of exaggerating if I say that this is one of the most difficult passages of scripture in the entire Bible (Matthew 25: 31-46). It’s what teenagers today might call “in your face”. It confronts and challenges us at the very core of our being; it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican