Sermons on Salvation
Metanoia (Repentance)
Mark 1:14-17; Luke 15:1-7 — God rejoices over welcoming humanity back into right relationship through Christ.
Yeshua (Salvation, Jesus)
Ex. 15, Ps 14,67, Mt. 1 — God’s covenant blessing tot he world was ‘salvation’ – to and through Israel and Jesus to the world.
Charis (Grace)
Ephesians 1-2 — God’s gracious love and salvation is an extravagant gift for humanity.
The Freedom of Grace
Galatians 4:7-31 — Trusting God’s promise of grace in Christ brings freedom and joy to our lives (rather than the bondage of the alternatives).
Hearing with Faith
Galatians 3:1-14 — Salvation is a gracious gift of God received through hearing by faith (like Abraham!).
Grace on Trial
Galatians 2 — Paul shares two accounts of holding to grace as the only basis for salvation.
Grace and a Wooden Nickel
Galatians 1 — Grace is the Truth of the Gospel, God’s unmerited gift of love.
Lord!
John 20 – The resurrection of Jesus is Good News of the highest order, shared graciously and generously with humanity.
Failure
John 18 — A look at the failures of Judas (betrayal) and Peter (denial) and Jesus’ grace-filled interactions with both of them.
God Speaks Peace
Psalm 85:8-13 — God offers a rich life of peace and salvation to those who listen and worship Him.