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Heidi writes mid-labor to ask about D&C 76: does rejecting the gospel in this life really cap you at the terrestrial kingdom? We discuss that we simply don't know what fully constitutes a person's opportunity to accept Christ, and that a bitter, door-slammed missionary is nobody's final judge. Joseph Smith's own teachings point to a far more merciful God. That flows into a heavyweight take on "after all we can do" (2 Nephi 25:23): Pelagius, Calvinism vs. Arminianism, evangelicalism's assurance-of-salvation hybrid, and President Oaks's "Have You Been Saved?" The through-line: we're saved only by grace, and living prophets, not proof-texts, tell us how that grace applies. If you are interested in joining us in 2027 in Palmyra and Kirtland, August 1st through August 7th, click on the link below and reserve your spot: https://pci.jotform.com/form/261567888174171 Sign up for our free monthly email: https://standardoftruthpodcast.substack.com If you have any questions or possible topics of discussion for upcoming podcasts, please email us at: questions@standardoftruthpodcast.com
You didn't earn salvation by being good enough. You can't buy it, work your way into it, or achieve it through your own strength. Salvation is God's gift received through faith in Jesus Christ.
As Jesus traveled toward Jerusalem, someone asked Him, “Lord, are only a few people going to be saved?” Rather than give a number, Jesus issued a direct challenge: “Make every effort to enter through the narrow door.”In today's episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef explains that this narrow door is Jesus Christ Himself. Salvation does not come through ethnicity, religious tradition, morality, or human effort. It comes through the shed blood of Christ and a heart that turns to Him in repentance and faith.But what does Jesus mean when He tells us to “make every effort”? He is not teaching salvation by works. Instead, Dr. Youssef shows how genuine repentance requires laying down our pride, abandoning every attempt to earn God's favor, and admitting our complete dependence on Christ. As John the Baptist declared, “He must become greater; I must become less.”Jesus warned that outward religion can never substitute for a true relationship with Him. People may perform good works, observe religious rituals, or even call themselves Christians, yet remain outside the Kingdom if they have never truly come to Christ.This devotional is a sobering call to examine where your confidence lies. Eternity is real, and the invitation of the Gospel is urgent. Enter through the narrow door—not trusting in yourself, but in Jesus Christ alone.Pray with me.Jesus, I trust in You and recognize that I bring nothing to earn salvation. You alone are my righteousness. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.
Living Truth Christian Fellowship Podcast
What does it mean to truly be the church? Not a building, not a denomination, but the living, breathing body of people called out of darkness and into something far greater than themselves. In Ephesians 2:1-10, Paul lays out one of the most stunning contrasts in all of Scripture: the before and after of a life transformed by God. We were dead. Not struggling, not stumbling, but dead in trespasses and sins, following the pull of a broken world and the influence of its ruler. And yet, into that death, two of the most powerful words in the Bible arrive like a lifeline: but God. Rich in mercy, overflowing with a love that is not one-dimensional but multi-faceted and inexhaustible, God reaches into our deadness and makes us alive. This passage invites us to sit with the full weight of what grace actually means. It is not a reward. It is not something we climb toward. It is a gift, freely given, that cost Christ everything and costs us nothing. And woven into that grace is another gift we often overlook: faith itself. Faith is not something we manufacture or build up through sheer willpower. It is a noun, not a verb. It is a key, placed in our hands, that unlocks a door to a life and a purpose already prepared and waiting for us. This message calls us to receive both gifts with fresh eyes and renewed wonder.
Today's message begins to answer the question, "What should be our view of Israel?” Has the church replaced Israel? Is there a separate path of salvation for Israel?
Today's message begins to answer the question, "What should be our view of Israel?” Has the church replaced Israel? Is there a separate path of salvation for Israel?
Today's message begins to answer the question, "What should be our view of Israel?” Has the church replaced Israel? Is there a separate path of salvation for Israel?
How saving faith changes you: I. THE DEGENERATE STATE APART FROM CHRIST II. THE REGENERATE SATE IN CHRIST III. SOME EVIDENTIAL FRUIT
How saving faith changes you: I. THE DEGENERATE STATE APART FROM CHRIST II. THE REGENERATE SATE IN CHRIST III. SOME EVIDENTIAL FRUIT
Living Truth Christian Fellowship Podcast
Teaching from Ephesians 2:1–10, Chrissy Cole explains the biblical order of grace, faith, and good works. Discover what it means to be God's workmanship, allow Him to form you, and serve from the security of knowing you are already accepted and valuable in Christ. (00:00) - The Made for More Series (01:06) - A Work in Progress (06:04) - The Riches of God's Grace (09:03) - Grace Comes First (10:20) - Faith Is the Result of Grace (15:15) - Works Versus Good Works (16:29) - Good Works Are Evidence of Faith (18:13) - Three Tests for Good Works (21:31) - Grace Works from the Outside In (23:36) - You Are God's Workmanship (27:35) - Allow God to Use Your Gifts (29:16) - Allow God to Form You (34:45) - Allow God to Shape Your Purpose (37:16) - Servanthood in Everyday Life (41:44) - You Serve Because You Are Valuable
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Salvation is God's work from beginning to end. Dave Jenkins explains the biblical teaching of grace alone and calls believers to rest in Christ with humility, gratitude, and worship. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/
Recorded Sunday 13th September, 2026. We cannot earn salvation or make ourselves good enough for God; it is His undeserved gift, made possible through the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. By faith, we receive God's grace, mercy and forgiveness, trusting that it is His work—not our performance—that saves us and carries us through.
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves it is the gift of God; not of works, lest any man should boast. Ep. 2:8-9
Throughout history, memorials have been raised to honour those who died so that others might live in freedom. But there is one death that stands above every other sacrifice - the death of the Lord Jesus Christ. His life was not taken from Him against His will; He deliberately laid it down because of His love for sinners. Yet the story did not end at the cross or inside a sealed tomb. Jesus Christ rose from the dead and is alive today, ready and willing to save. Listen along as we consider the Man who died on the cross, the Saviour who now lives, and the salvation that He freely offers.
How are you saved? Is being a good person enough?Most of us have some kind of spiritual scoresheet. We look at the good we've done, the mistakes we have made, how often we go to church, or how our lives compare with everyone else. Some look at the score and think, "I've done enough." Others look at it and wonder, "Could God ever want someone like me?"But what if both are looking in the wrong direction?In this sermon from Ephesians 2:4-10, Pastor Jason Barnett explores what the Bible says about salvation, God's grace, faith in Jesus, and good works. Paul's answer is surprisingly freeing: salvation isn't something we accomplish or earn. It is God's gift, and the good things we do come after God makes us alive in Christ, not as a way of convincing Him to save us.Whether you're exploring Christianity, new to following Jesus, carrying regrets from your past, or have been in church your entire life, this message invites you to consider one important question: When you think about whether you are saved, are you looking at what Jesus has done or at what you have done?Put down the scoresheet. You are not saved by what you have done, but by what Jesus has done for you.Send us Fan MailLinkoln shares his story on why he started coming to Ravenna Church of the Nazarene and shares why you should consider doing the same.Ravenna Church of the Nazarene530 Main Street, Ravenna, KY 40472Support the showThe Dirt Path Sermon Podcast is a place for real sermons that speak to real life. Subscribe and walk the path with us every week.Consider visiting Ravenna Church of the Nazarene where Pastor Jason is the Senior Pastor. Have a prayer need? Want to share something with Pastor Jason? Email dirtpathpastor@gmail.com
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Here at Anchorpoint, we believe that the gospel message is the greatest story every told. The message itself never grows old. It tells us the most glorious, yet relevant truths we need to hear today. And people need to hear it. In our message today, speaker Dan Shutt takes a look at God's way of salvation in four different ways – all of them illustrating the superlative nature of what it presents - the greatest possible blessing, the fullest possible invitation, the simplest possible terms, and the highest possible authority. That's the gospel, my friend! Will you believe it?
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God was right there all along. He is ready to rescue us; we just have to call on His name, and He is there! This week, Jo will unpack Ephesians 2:1–10, such a powerful passage.Join us on Sundays in-person, 10:30am at The Littlehampton Academy, UKGet in contactVisit our website at arunchurch.com@arunchurch on Facebook, Instagram and YouTubeEmail us on hello@arunchurch.comPlease note, while we aim for clear teaching on the Christian faith, the views, information and opinions expressed by individuals on this podcast do not necessarily represent the views held by Arun Church or its representatives.
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In this week's episode, Pastor Willy Rice teaches from Ephesians 2:8–10, unpacking the breathtaking truth that our salvation is a pure gift of grace received through faith—not something we could ever earn or achieve—and revealing how we are God's masterwork, uniquely created in Christ Jesus to walk in the good works He prepared for us long ago.Support the showFind us at! Calvary.us
The grace that saves us also shapes us to be more like Jesus. Pastor Lee continues our sermon series in the book of Titus.Welcome to Heights Baptist Church! Connect with us at heightschurch.org/connect
Remember God loves you so much he sent his Son Jesus Christ to take the punishment for your sins. You are of great value. Jesus loves you and He is just a prayer away! This episode includes AI-generated content.
Subject: Sunday AMSpeaker or Performer: Pastor SheerinScripture Passage(s): Ephesians 2:1-8Date of Delivery: July 12, 2026
Village Baptist Church exists to win people to Christ and develop them into active disciples: equipping them to serve as ministers in the church, community, and around the world, leading them to worship God in spirit and truth.
Preached 7-5-26 Mr. Jerome Douglas Joshua 2
Antioch Norman is a community church located in Norman, OK. We are a spiritual family with a global mission to make disciples, plant churches, and work for the peace and prosperity of our cities. As part of the Antioch Movement of Churches, we all share a passion for Jesus and His purposes in the earth.Website | https://www.antiochnorman.comInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/antiochnorman/1330 E Lindsey St Norman, OK 73071
While we were yet sinners, Christ died for us. The goodness of the Gospel is for everyone. God is the God of both Jews and Gentiles, and He judges righteously. The only way for sinners to escape that judgment is by faith in Jesus – not by deeds of the law. Abram was a pagan Gentile, but God found him and gave him a promise. And Abram believed that promise. He was not justified by his works or even by his circumcision. Justification is a free gift of God, so none of us can boast of our own works. Stop trying to earn grace. God loves us because He chose to love us. We are counted righteous before God because of our standing in Jesus. Are you resting in Jesus alone?
11am Series: In Christ (Ephesians) Ephesians 2:8–10
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Your acceptance with God is not earned by your works but rests entirely on Christ's finished work on the cross. In this sermon on Galatians 3:1-14, Pastor Phil Hopper discusses how true acceptance by God comes through grace, not works. He unpacks the difference between justification and sanctification and reminds us that our faith is the only way we receive God's grace. Christ died for us to bring us justification. He lives in us to sanctify us. We are saved by grace through faith in Jesus. If you struggle to find your worth in your performance, this sermon will teach you to rest in God's grace instead of striving for His approval. Connect with us on Social Media↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil↴ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKC Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc Books & Resources: https://abundant-life.com/resources/books/ Listen to The Well Podcast⤵ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5wadnywAMEK7c0E1qatMoY?si=SjH6Ko7VR3OoHrRy1yYLlQ&nd=1&dlsi=395ae55d95ac4b11 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-well/id1233267223 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR50sV854C2hogfBmv7YogvCjiNYLz9a2 Find Your Next Step:https://alife.livingproof.co/ Watch More Sermons:https://abundant-life.com/sermons/ Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://abundant-life.com/ Listen to The Well Podcast ⤵Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5wadnywAMEK7c0E1qatMoY?si=SjH6Ko7VR3OoHrRy1yYLlQ&nd=1&dlsi=395ae55d95ac4b11Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-well/id1233267223YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLR50sV854C2hogfBmv7YogvCjiNYLz9a2Find Your Next Step: http://alife.livingproof.co/ Watch more sermons: https://abundant-life.com/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://abundant-life.com/ Connect with us on Social Media ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abundantlifels/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantlifels Connect with Pastor Phil ↴Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PhilHopperKCInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/philhopper_kc/Web: https://abundant-life.com/resources/books/Learn more about the A-Life Discipleship Journey: https://alife.livingproof.co/ More information on our sermons: https://abundant-life.com/sermons/Do you want to see your life changed by Jesus? Visit our website: https://abundant-life.com/
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“Have faith in yourself.” “Have faith in the system.” “Just believe.” In today's world, faith often means optimism or manifestation—but Scripture defines faith very differently. In this episode of the MY Devotional Podcast, Dr. Michael Youssef clears away the confusion with two essential truths. First, there is no power in faith by itself. Faith isn't a force; the object of faith is what gives it weight. If your faith is anchored in the Lord Jesus Christ and Him alone, then you stand on unshakable ground—because Christ is powerful, victorious, and trustworthy. Second, faith is not the same as feelings. Hebrews 11:1 defines faith as confidence and assurance—not emotional certainty. Faith says, “God said it. I believe it. That settles it.” And to keep us from boasting in our “strong faith,” Dr. Youssef points to the deeper foundation beneath it all: even faith is God's gift. By grace, God raises believers up with Christ and saves them through faith—not by works—so all glory belongs to Jesus alone (Ephesians 2:6–9). Prayer: Father, You are the object of my faith. I rejoice knowing that my faith is not in vain because my faith is in You alone and not based on how I feel. You are always faithful and what You say will come to pass. I trust in Your Word and sovereign love. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen. “Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you” (Matthew 17:20). Learn more in Dr. Michael A. Youssef's sermon 12 Evidences of Faith, Joy in Trials: LISTEN NOW| WATCH NOW The voice you hear on the MY Devotional podcast is digitally generated with Dr. Youssef's permission. If today's devotional stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don't have to walk through it alone.
What does it look like to keep rejoicing in the mind blowing reality that we've been brought from death to life? This is what we're talking about today as we get stuck into Ephesians 2:1-10 together.
There's no way to navigate from here to heaven without going through Jesus Christ. Dr. Tony Evans explains why grace is the road that gets us there—and why trying to earn what God freely gives only leads us the wrong direction.
There's no way to navigate from here to heaven without going through Jesus Christ. Dr. Tony Evans explains why grace is the road that gets us there—and why trying to earn what God freely gives only leads us the wrong direction.