23/08/2026
7:00AM HOLY COMMUNION SUNDAY SERVICE || MONTH OF SALVATION EMPHASIS || 23RD AUGUST, 2026
Preacher: Ezz. Uche Mmaduakor
Theme: Month of Salvation Emphasis
Topic: Salvation Experience
Texts: Acts 26:13–19; Romans 10:1; Matthew 11:28
1. The Greatest Miracle is What God Makes Out of a Man
• Salvation is one of the greatest experiences a person can have.
• The greatest miracle is what God makes out of a man.
• Salvation transforms a person and makes them who God wants them to be.
• Salvation gives us a new life in Christ. (2 Corinthians 5:17)
2. Salvation Makes Us Children of God
• The essence of salvation is to make us children of God.
• Through salvation, we become part of God's family. (John 1:12)
• Salvation gives us a new identity and a new life in Christ.
• Salvation brings forgiveness of sins and gives us an inheritance among those who are sanctified by faith in Christ. (Acts 26:18)
3. Salvation Begins with the Opening of the Eyes
• Salvation begins with the opening of our eyes.
• There must be a realization of our condition and our need for God.
• A person must understand their need to turn to God.
• Jesus calls us to come to Him. (Matthew 11:28)
4. Salvation is a Transformation from Darkness to Light
• Salvation brings us from darkness into light.
• We must turn away from the power of Satan and turn to God.
• Through salvation, we are delivered from the power of darkness and brought into God's kingdom. (Acts 26:18; Colossians 1:13)
• Salvation must be practical and should produce a real change in our lives.
5. Salvation is the Desire of God's Heart
• God's desire is for people to be saved. (Romans 10:1)
• We should also desire and pray for the salvation of others.
• To experience salvation, our eyes must be opened, we must turn from darkness to light, come to Jesus, receive forgiveness, and believe in Him by faith.
Salvation is a life-changing experience. Therefore, we must respond to God's call, come to Jesus, and allow our salvation to produce a real change in our lives.