Sermons on Workout Salvation:

This Is, Thou Art

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Aug 28, 2003

There is a fundamental difference of me looking directly into my sons eyes and saying, "You are my beloved son," and if I were to put my arm around him and say to you, "this is my beloved son." One is a private declaration, one is a public demonstration.

This is Thou Art Text: Luke 3:21,22; Matthew 17:5 Luke 3:21-22 Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened, And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22, Matthew 17:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who, Me?

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Oct 18, 2000

Admoniton for believers to examine their faith

INTRODUCTION Today I want to talk to you about something that has been a burden on my heart for many years. I would like to speak about examining our walk with God. It is a good thing to examine our walk with God, and something that I have done on numerous occasions. As a matter of fact, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Your Daddy?

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

God has adopted us into His family. He is a Father who will never fail us.

Who's Your Daddy? 1 John 3:4-10 The last rain soaked, numbed-out fan sloshed out of Max Yasgur's muddy pasture more than 30 years ago. That was the day the Woodstock Music and Art Festival came to a close. What was billed as "three days of peace and music" turned into something altogether ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Know That You Have Eternal Life?

Contributed by Scott Andrews on Oct 2, 2002

A message that challenges us to consider whether our assurance of salvation is biblically sound.

Do you KNOW that you have eternal life? And this is the record, that God has given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He that has the Son has life; and he that has not the Son of God has not life. These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13, 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

Good News For God's Children

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 5, 2002

There are those trying times when even the children of God need encouraging with some good news from "home".

GOOD NEWS FOR GOD’S CHILDREN Prov. 25:25 INTRO. There is no denying the fact that there are those times when the child of God longs to hear some good news. We live in a sinful world made even more corrupt by the rulership of sinful men. Crime, drugs, murder, arson, wars and rumors of wars, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:25

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Birthmarks

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 5, 2002

There is much confusion today about what a Christian really is. Is your Christianity authentic? John tells us how we can know for sure.

SPIRITUAL BIRTHMARKS Matt. 7:15-23 INTRO. Have you ever been conned, deceived, lied to? How did you feel when you learned the truth? You were probably angry and you probably promised that you would never let that happen to you again. It is often the most painful lessons that we remember the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Religious But Lost Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Oct 10, 2002

What difference does it make if I do all the right things but not know the right Person.

Religious But Lost Romans 2:1-16 · Last Sunday AM & PM we studied the wrath of God. We looked at WHY God’s wrath is exercised upon mankind(gentile world)(1:18-22). 1) Man’s rejection of God’s revelation of Himself(Conscience/Creation) 2) Man’s Exchange of giving God’s glory to giving it to other ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Three Things That Won't Save You Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Oct 10, 2002

Three things in a Christian’s Life that won’t bring about our salvation

THREE THINGS THAT WON’T SAVE YOU ROMANS 2:12-29 · Paul will name names tonight. Beginning in verse 17 he directly confronts the Jews. Three things about them that we can apply to our own lives. The Jews relied on three different things in assuming we might be saved. 1) Paul is going to attack ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:12-29

What Is Your Foundation Built On?

Contributed by Jack Whitehead on Oct 13, 2002

This sermon deals with the very foundation of Christianity.

What is your foundation built on? Luke 6: 47-49 (47)Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will show you to whom he is like: (48) He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:47-49, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding The Structure Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

Change in the church

Rebuilding the structure, Pardon our Dust series Ezra 1:1-5 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ July 28, 2002 A couple of months ago I gave a sermon which outlined a lot of the things that we are doing right as a church. And because I like to keep things positive I failed to ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Receive Freely Or Fairly

Contributed by Michael Semon on Nov 8, 2002

God’s relationship with you is the template for how you are to have relationships with others.

A successful relationship begins with several characteristics that when placed together form a beautiful tapestry of growth, strength and health. These characteristics include: self-regulation, "going in the other direction," facing your anxiety, receiving freely, relationship continuum, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Being Sure

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 22, 2002

Uncertainty in the life of the Christian will greatly limit his effectiveness in the service of the Lord. There are some truths concerning which we can be absolutely sure.

THE JOY OF BEING SURE "And I am sure that when I come unto you, I shall come in the fullness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ." Romans 15:29. I. THE DISTRESS OF UNCERTAINTY "For if the trumpet makes an uncertain sound, who will prepare for battle? I Corinthians 14:8. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:29

Denomination: Baptist

Free Forgiveness For All?

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Jun 18, 2002

WILL EVERYONE GO TO HEAVEN?

That`s a very familiar story – of a woman caught in the very act of adultery, and brought into the presence of Jesus for condemnation and stoning. But Jesus DIDN`T condemn her – He told her to “GO AND SIN NO MORE”. Did you notice that the woman hadn`t said she was wrong – she hadn`t asked for ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

In Christ: The Real Life

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Jun 25, 2002

The completed work of Jesus as our Christ gives us the life God intended in the beginning.

IN CHRIST: THE REAL LIFE 4-28-02 I Peter 1:1-12 INTRODUCTION: The Apostle Peter wrote primarily to believing Jews who were dispersed throughout the Roman Empire. They were not citizens where they live… but resident aliens. They had no rights as citizens… consequently they ended up on the short ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

All Eyes On Heaven

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Sep 17, 2003

It is said that teachings are only judged as being effective when the desired behavior is displayed. In his letter to the church in Rome, Paul is laying a foundation that is needed if the church was ever going to act and react in such a manner that the t

Sermon Title: All Eyes on Heaven Text: Romans 8:18-25 Date: March 2, 2003 NASB Context of Scripture: It is said that teachings are only judged as being effective when the desired behavior is displayed. In his letter to the church in Rome, Paul is laying a foundation that is needed if the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: *other