Resources on Salvation

Topical Study on Salvation Salvation is restoration to health or wholeness of a fallen creation. For human beings and for a whole creation to be saved, God must forgive, justify, restore to righteousness, reconcile, give life, liberate, redeem, perfect -- all these acts having overlapping meanings.

Salvation Accomplishes Even More Scripture Meditation or Sermon by Mark D Roberts https://www.theologyofwork.org/the-high-calling/salvation-accomplishes-even-more Scripture Meditation or Sermon by Mark D Roberts Topics: Salvation , Unity , Change , Relationship Source: Theology of Work: The High Calling Reflecting on Ephesians 2:11-13, Mark Roberts writes that our salvation touches, not just our personal lives, but also our relationships, our lives in community with others. The cross of Jesus is meant to transform social structures....

Salvation Powers and Shalom Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Jerome Creach https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-15-2/commentary-on-psalm-858-13-7 Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Jerome Creach Topics: Salvation , Peace , Shalom , Lament Source: Working Preacher Commentary on Psalm 85 by Jerome Crouch, who explores the psalm's transition from complaint to assurance of salvation, which comes in the form of shalom—the just order of all creation.

Salvation: Not for Sale Scripture Meditation or Sermon by Michael Bruce Curry http://day1.org/7582-bishop_michael_curry_advent_3salvation_not_for_sale Scripture Meditation or Sermon by Michael Bruce Curry Topics: Salvation , Advent , Hope , Grace Source: Day1 Michael Curry's sermon on Matthew 11:2-11 dares us to open ourselves to God's grace, so we can be "messengers of hope" who "follow in the footsteps of Jesus himself who offered salvation freely."

Restore to Us the Joy of Your Salvation Prayer https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2015/03/prayer-restore-to-us-joy-of-your.html Prayer Topics: Salvation , Joy , Refugees Source: Re-Worship This prayer of petition inspired by Psalm 51:12 asks God to restore our joy through the salvation and restoration of refugees, flooded land, broken hearts, fearful lives, and those who have compassion fatigue.

Salvation by Faith and the Work of the Spirit Scripture Meditation or Sermon by Charles Haddon Spurgeon https://www.spurgeon.org/resource-library/sermons/salvation-by-faith-and-the-work-of-the-spirit Scripture Meditation or Sermon by Charles Haddon Spurgeon Topics: Salvation , Faith , Grace , Hope Source: The Spurgeon Center In this sermon on Galatians 5:5, Charles Spurgeon gives a vigorous defense of grace through faith in Christ as the only basis for salvation, and discusses the role of the Holy Spirit in salvation.

Salvation by Knowing the Truth Scripture Meditation or Sermon by Charles Haddon Spurgeon https://www.spurgeon.org/resource-library/sermons/salvation-by-knowing-the-truth Scripture Meditation or Sermon by Charles Haddon Spurgeon Topics: Salvation , Truth , Knowledge , Sermon Source: The Spurgeon Center The text of a sermon by Charles Spurgeon from 1880 on 1 Timothy 2:3-4 focused on salvation and coming to knowledge of the truth.

Salvation by Faith Scripture Meditation or Sermon by David Sapp http://day1.org/2754-salvation_by_faith Scripture Meditation or Sermon by David Sapp Topics: Salvation , Lent , Faith , Sin Source: Day1 A sermon by David Sapp on John 3:1-17 that meditates on the reality and gravity of our sin and the healing of our sickness that can only come through Christ.

Salvation by Works, a Criminal Doctrine Scripture Meditation or Sermon by Charles Haddon Spurgeon https://www.spurgeon.org/resource-library/sermons/salvation-by-works-a-criminal-doctrine Scripture Meditation or Sermon by Charles Haddon Spurgeon Topics: Salvation , Grace , Works , Faith Source: The Spurgeon Center Charles Spurgeon's sermon on Galatians 2:21 emphasizes that salvation by grace is the only possible remedy for the sin of humankind, and refutes the human attraction to self-righteousness.

Salvation Can Be Preached By Anyone Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Eric Fistler https://www.pulpitfiction.com/notes/proper9c Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Eric Fistler Topics: Salvation , Evangelism , Hospitality , Judgment Source: Pulpitfiction This resource contains podcasts and notes giving commentary on 2 Kings 5:1-14, Luke 10:1-11, 16-20, Galatians 6:1-16, and Psalm 30. The hosts discuss themes of evangelism, hospitality, judgment, and salvation.

Restore the Joy of Salvation Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Jan L Richardson http://paintedprayerbook.com/2012/03/23/day-27-restore-the-joy-of-salvation/ Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Jan L Richardson Topics: Salvation , Lent , Joy , God's Will Source: The Painted Prayerbook On the twenty-seventh day of Lent, Jan Richardson ponders on the topic of joy in Psalm 51:1-12. She asks us to consider the ways in which we can invite God deeper into our spirits.

Salvation History Article about Worship and the Sacraments by Juan Hernandez Pico http://www.theworkofthepeople.com/salvation-history Article about Worship and the Sacraments by Juan Hernandez Pico Topics: Salvation , Sin, evil , Wealth and poverty , History Source: The Work of the People In this film Father Pico talks about salvation here and now in human history, emphasizing the importance of meeting peoples' tangible needs as Jesus did.

Salvation and Love Article about Worship and the Sacraments by Tracy Howe Wispelwey http://www.theworkofthepeople.com/salvation-and-love Article about Worship and the Sacraments by Tracy Howe Wispelwey Topics: Salvation , Love , Art Source: The Work of the People In this video, Tracy Howe Wispelwey, from Restoration Village Arts, talks about salvation in connection to transformative love.

Salvation in a Cloud of Witnesses Article by Stephen Freeman https://blogs.ancientfaith.com/glory2godforallthings/2009/01/12/salvation-in-a-cloud-of-witnesses/ Article by Stephen Freeman Topics: Salvation , Persons , Community Source: Ancient Faith Blogs In this article from the Orthodox tradition, Stephen Freeman challenges an "American religion" understanding of personhood, emphasizing instead the communal nature of salvation in what it means to be be human.

Salvation Belongs to Our God Call to Worship https://re-worship.blogspot.com/2016/04/call-to-worship-revelation-7.html Call to Worship Topics: Salvation , Honor Source: Re-Worship This is an opening call to worship inspired by Revelation 7:9-12 that joins all nations in declaring, "Salvation belongs to our God."

Salvation to the Uttermost Scripture Meditation or Sermon by Charles Haddon Spurgeon https://www.spurgeon.org/resource-library/sermons/salvation-to-the-uttermost Scripture Meditation or Sermon by Charles Haddon Spurgeon Topics: Salvation , Revelation , Creation , Nature Source: The Spurgeon Center Charles Spurgeon's sermon expounds Hebrews 7:25: who will be saved (those who come to God via Jesus), the extent of salvation (to the uttermost), and why Jesus can save (as priest he intercedes).

Salvation Is for All Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Robert W Weise https://concordiatheology.org/2014/08/proper-15-%e2%80%a2-isaiah-561-6-8-%e2%80%a2-august-17-2014/ Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Robert W Weise Topics: Salvation , Diversity , Election , Sacrifice Source: Concordia Theology Robert W. Weise's sermon starter on Isaiah 56:1, 6-8 emphasizes that God offers salvation to everyone, even foreigners and marginalized people.

Salvation for a Mixed Multitude Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Jack N Lawson https://www.methodist.org.uk/our-faith/the-bible/a-word-in-time/2009/12-18-july-2009/saturday/ Sermon Preparation or Illustration by Jack N Lawson Topics: Salvation , Grace of God , Redemption Source: Methodist UK In this study of Exodus 12:37-42, Jack Lawson discusses how everyone in the mixed multitude who wanted the salvation offered by God through Moses were free to take it, just as we are today.

Salvation through Judas Article by Leticia Adams https://www.patheos.com/blogs/throughbrokenroses/2018/08/29/salvation-through-judas/ Article by Leticia Adams Topics: Salvation , Betrayal Source: Patheos - Catholicism In this Catholic article, Leticia Adams uses the grief of a son's suicide to examine the role of Judas in the crucifixion of Jesus and the salvation of the world.

Salvation and Shalom Scripture Meditation or Sermon by Mark D Roberts https://www.theologyofwork.org/the-high-calling/salvation-and-shalom Scripture Meditation or Sermon by Mark D Roberts Topics: Salvation , Shalom , Jesus , Gospel Source: Theology of Work: The High Calling In this devotional, Mark Roberts reflects on Luke 8:48 and writes that Jesus came to bring divine salvation and shalom. We can begin to enjoy the salvation and shalom of God in this life.

Salvation Unto Us Is Come Song or Hymn by Paul Speratus https://gatheredprayers.wordpress.com/2016/10/14/salvation-unto-us-is-come/ Song or Hymn by Paul Speratus Topics: Salvation , Faith , Grace , Sin Source: Gathered Prayers The hymn "Salvation Unto Us Is Come" by Paul Speratus celebrates our salvation by grace through faith in Christ. It is suitable for use on Reformation Sunday, or before administering the Eucharist.