Tag: Salvation

Salvation Work

This is a sermon based on phrase in Philippians 2:12, “work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.” It explores the true meaning of the phrase, and the connection between salvation and works of faith after salvation is received. A video recording of the worship service in which this sermon was preached can be…


A Key Ingredient for Worship

Max Lucado (In the Eye of the Storm), commenting about the disciples worshiping Jesus after being saved from the stormy sea (Matt. 14:33), said, “…only after the incident on the sea did they worship him. Why? Simple. This time they were the ones who were saved.” This sermon borrows this thought and develops the idea that personal salvation is…


The Cleansing Blood

This sermon was preached for a worship service in which the sacrament of communion was shared at the close of the service. The sermon uses a number of Scriptures to emphasize the cleansing from sin that is provided through the blood of Jesus Christ. The message speaks about the corruption of sin, the cleansing of…


God’s Favorite Word

This is a sermon that discusses many references in the Bible in which God invites human beings to come to Him for various reasons. The sermon is based on many different texts from Scripture and emphasizes God’s desire for us to seek Him. A video recording of the worship service in which this sermon was…


He Did It All for Me

Using the classic “suffering servant” text from Isaiah 53:4-6, this sermon was delivered for a worship service in which the sacrament of communion was shared. The message emphasizes the theme that Christ sacrificed Himself for each of us, even though we live over two thousand years after His crucifixion. A video recording of the worship…


Emotional Salvation

This is a sermon that focuses on Luke 4:28 and many other Scriptures which all speak about the various kinds of emotions individuals displayed when encountering God, Jesus or others who spoke the truth. While there are many different emotions referred to in the Bible, this message is limited to three: anger, sorrow, and joy….


Our Salvation Summarized

This is a sermon that was based on the Scripture in Ephesians 2:8-9. The salvation we enjoy that gives us a relationship with Christ is provided by grace, procured by faith, and proven by works. The worship service in which this sermon was preached can be viewed by clicking here. Written excerpts of the sermon…


Clothed with Salvation

This sermon is based on various Scripture passages that speak about “putting on the Lord Jesus Christ,” “putting on the new man,” or being “clothed with the garments of salvation.” These Scriptures present the analogy of being clothed as a way to represent the transformation that takes place in those who have been born again…


Come to the Table

This sermon was preached during a service in which the sacrament of communion was shared. The sermon is based on some of Paul’s words in First Corinthians 10 and shares some comparisons between coming to the table at a family dinner and coming to the Lord’s Table. Those who wish to view a video recording…


Children of God – Part 1

This is the fifth sermon in a series of messages covering the New Testament book of First John. This sermon covers the first nine verses of chapter three and describes the awesome privilege of being a child of God as well as several characteristics of being a child of God. Written excerpts of this sermon…