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Library of Sermon Outlines on Salvation:
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The Church of Christ in Granby presents sound
Bible teaching on
salvation and the
plan of God for mankind. Each lesson explains
how to be saved,
faith,
baptism, and
obedience to Christ through clear
sermon outlines and studies based on Scripture.
These
Church of Christ sermons are offered
free for all to read, download, and share, helping
every soul understand the
gospel of salvation and walk in the truth of God’s
Word. |
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Cleaning the Inside
(Luke 11:37–41; Matthew 23:25–28),
Jesus warned that outward appearances can deceive. Our main text
from Luke 11:37–41 shows that true purity begins within. When we
fail to cleanse the heart, sin becomes deeply ingrained. God desires
clean hands and a pure heart more than outward formality or ritual. |
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Can We Lose Salvation?
The Bible clearly teaches that a
Christian can fall from grace and lose salvation through sin. This
lesson explains how falling away occurs, the responsibility of
personal choice, and the path of restoration through confession,
repentance, and prayer, bringing joy in heaven when the lost return. |
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Can a Christian Lose Their
Salvation?
Salvation is God’s greatest gift, but
can it be lost? Many believe once saved, always saved. Yet the Bible
warns believers to remain faithful. This lesson examines scripture
showing the possibility of falling away, urging Christians to guard
their faith diligently and persevere to receive the crown of life. |
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The
Search by the Prophets
The prophets of old searched
diligently for the meaning behind the salvation they proclaimed.
Though they spoke by the Spirit, they longed to understand when and
how God’s promises would unfold. Today, we live in the light of what
they foretold. This lesson explores their search and its fulfillment
in Christ. |
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What
Can We Learn From Noah?
For centuries,
people have debated how man is saved—by grace, faith, or works.
God’s Word provides the clear answer. By studying Noah’s life, we
learn how grace, faith, obedience, and God’s instruction worked
together for salvation, revealing timeless truths about how we too
can be saved in the gospel age. |
The Will of God
Paul urged prayers
for all people, including leaders, so that peace might allow the
gospel to spread freely. God desires every person to be saved and to
know the truth through Christ Jesus, the one Mediator who gave
Himself as a ransom for all (1 Timothy 2:3–7). |
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Lay
Hold On Eternal Life
The apostle Paul
ends his first letter to Timothy, the evangelist, emphatically by
encouraging him to lay hold on eternal life. Paul describes how all
Christians can get a firm grip on everlasting life. He lists certain
principles that one must pursue if one wants heaven to be his home.
This is of the utmost importance! 1 Timothy
6:11-16 |
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What Must I
Believe To Be Saved?
Many believe
salvation comes by faith alone, yet in Scripture, “believe” means
more than mental agreement—it involves obedient trust. John 3:16,
John 6:47, and Acts 16:31 teach faith in Jesus as God’s Son. This
lesson examines what true belief required of early Christians and
applies those truths to us today.
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The Will Of God
In verses one and two, Paul
exhorted that prayers should be offered for all men, including civil
authorities. The desired result was a world of calm, serenity, and peace,
one conducive to spreading the gospel to all men. Text: 1 Timothy 2: 3-7 |
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What Hinders You?
After Stephen was put to
death for the cause of Christ, great persecution arose against the church.
As a result, a large number of Christians were scattered throughout the
regions of Judea and Samaria. These Christians were everywhere preaching
God. One is specifically named Phillip. He was one of seven chosen in Acts
6. He was later called Philip the Evangelist (Acts 21:8). He preached Christ
and his Kingdom in the city of Samaria and many were converted.
Lesson text: Acts
8:26-40 |
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The Thief On The Cross
This man who died next to our savior teaches us many great lessons. This
lesson will primarily focus on this man's attitude at the point of death.
Matthew 27:38-44, Luke 23:40-42 |
Luke 18:18–27, In Luke 18:18–27,
a man known as the rich young ruler came to Jesus asking, “Good
Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” This sincere
question reflects the longing of every honest heart seeking
salvation and is answered directly by the Lord Himself. |
II
Peter 3:9 Jesus wants everyone to be saved. As Peter
wrote, “The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count
slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should
perish but that all should come to repentance” (II Peter 3:9). Salvation has
been made available to all. Jesus came to be “the Savior of the world” (John
4:42). Yet even those who follow Him still stumble and sin (I John 1:8). The
question then arises: Can I truly know
that I am saved? The Bible gives us the answer.
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Context
of John 3:16
John 3:16 is among the most quoted verses in Scripture, yet
it is often misunderstood. To understand its message correctly, we must
consider its context. The verse occurs within a conversation between Jesus
and Nicodemus during the Passover Feast in Jerusalem (John 2:23–3:21).
Within this setting, Jesus explains that belief in Him involves obedience,
repentance, and spiritual rebirth. |
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The Plan of
Salvation
Primary Text: Romans 1:16, God
has always provided a plan for those who desire to be saved. “For I am not
ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for
everyone who believes” (Romans 1:16). His plan is simple, complete, and
unchanging—revealed through His Word for all generations. |
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Who Is This Jesus?
Primary Text:
Luke 1:35, Throughout the
centuries, people have asked the same question:
Who is this Jesus? The
Bible provides the answer through the many names and titles given to
Him—each revealing His divine nature, His mission, and His
relationship to mankind. By studying these names, we gain a deeper
understanding of our Savior and the eternal hope He brings. |
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Is Salvation A Gift?
Salvation is God’s gift, yet like every blessing, it
requires our faithful response. Ecclesiastes 3:13 shows that even
the fruit of labor is God’s gift. He provides the seed and water,
but we must work. Likewise, God’s grace offers salvation, yet we
must obey His conditions to receive it. |
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How to Become a Disciple of
Jesus
(Matthew 28:18–20)
Jesus gave the Great Commission in Matthew 28:18–20, commanding His
followers to “make disciples of all nations.” That same command
remains for us today. To become a true disciple of Jesus means more
than belief—it means dedication, obedience, and transformation into
His likeness.
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God desires all people
to be saved and come to the knowledge of truth (1 Timothy 2:3–4; 2
Peter 3:9). Yet many will reject His call, for though salvation is
freely offered through Christ, God does not force anyone to obey.
Each soul must choose repentance and submission to His will.
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Saved By
What?
Just as a sailor is saved by
the ship, the rescuer, and the life
preserver working together, salvation
involves many parts. Jesus said we live by
every word from God (Matthew 4:4). Every
command related to salvation is essential.
What does God’s Word reveal we are truly
saved by?
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The Remedy for Death
(Numbers
19:1–22)Life and death represent the extremes of human
existence. Holiness and life belong to God, while sin and death bring
separation. Under the Law of Moses, God provided a unique remedy for
those defiled by death—the ashes of a red heifer. This ordinance
foreshadowed the cleansing power of Christ. |
Some choices we make are
over and done with. We choose to eat a hamburger for lunch
as opposed to a salad. Other choices are ones where we must
continue to choose because our choice requires constant
attention. Choosing to raise a family involves countless
choices throughout life. Choosing to go to heaven and be
with God is the type of decision that requires daily
choices. |
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The Thief on the Cross
Many people cite the thief on the cross as proof that
baptism is unnecessary for salvation. They argue he was saved by
faith alone. This lesson examines the thief’s actions, his faith,
repentance, and confession, and explains the difference between
forgiveness before and after Christ’s death.
(Luke 23:39–43) |
Bible Verses on What Saves
Many things work together to save us.
It is our observance of all of these things which work to perfect
our faith. It is one's faith complete that saves.
James 2:22 "Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by
works was faith made perfect?" We are saved by all of what the
Word of God says that saves us. |
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God’s Plan for Man’s Salvation
Introduction (Luke 19:10): “For the
Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.” Every
person who has ever lived stands in need of salvation. Sin separates
man from God, but God’s plan—revealed through His Son—shows us how
to be forgiven and restored. Jesus came not only to save us but to
teach us how to respond to God’s grace. |
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Salvation
Is
(Romans 1:16)
The gospel of Christ is the power of God unto salvation. Every question
about salvation must be answered by the Word of God. When we put
together everything the inspired writers said, we gain a complete
understanding of how salvation is promised, received, lived, and secured
through Jesus Christ. |
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Why Become A Christian
Why become a
Christian? Each Lord’s Day we gather to worship God because faith
calls us to a higher purpose—to live by truth, righteousness, and
love. Christianity compels us to shape our lives by God’s will and
seek the eternal hope found only in Jesus Christ our Savior and
Lord. |
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The
Costliness of Salvation
Many pursue maximum blessings with minimal sacrifice, expecting
heaven’s rewards at earth’s convenience. Yet Scripture calls us to
sober minds, holy conduct, and reverent devotion. Salvation is a
free gift—but it cost the blood of Christ. True discipleship demands
total commitment, for God’s candy cost far more than a nickel. |
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The Plan of
Salvation
(Romans
1:16; Ephesians 1:3–12)
God has a plan of salvation—a perfect, eternal plan designed
before creation and fulfilled through Jesus Christ. Scripture
calls this “the common salvation” (Jude 1:3). It is not by
chance, nor is it man’s invention. It is God’s plan to redeem
mankind and bring us into His glory. |
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The Blank
Page – The Difference Between the Old and New Covenants
(Hebrews
9:15–17)
Between the Old and New Testaments lies what many overlook—the blank
page. Though silent, it marks one of the most profound transitions
in all of Scripture. The covenant of law gave way to the covenant of
grace, and everything changed through the death of Christ, the
mediator of a better testament. |
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What Must I Do to Be Saved?
(Acts 2:37–38; Mark
16:15–16) The question, “What must I do to be saved?” is the most vital question anyone
can ask. It determines where we will spend eternity. God, through His Word, has
given us all things that pertain to life and godliness (2 Peter 1:3). In
Scripture, we find every step necessary for salvation. |
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God's Plan for Man's Salvation
Every human being bears the image of God. Unlike any
other creature, man was formed by God’s own hands and given the
breath of life. Understanding what it means to be made in His
likeness reveals our purpose, responsibilities, and eternal destiny.
This lesson explores creation, sin, obedience, and redemption. |
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