Impossible Salvation, Incomparable Reward

Sermon preached by Matthew DelValle on August 2, 2026 at First Baptist Church in Delphi, Indiana. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠First Baptist Church⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is an evangelical church in Delphi, Indiana helping people find and follow Jesus. Our mission is to declare God's truth, disciple God's people, delight in God's Son, and display God's glory. Join us for Sunday Worship at 10:30am. Sunday School begins at 9:30am. We gather at 103 S. Indiana Street, Delphi, Indiana 46923.

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Introduction

Big Idea: Salvation is impossible with us but possible with God, and those who follow Christ will never be the losers.

1. Riches Make Salvation Hard [Mt. 19:23–24]

A. The Peril of Prosperity [Mt. 19:23]

B. The Picture of Impossibility [Mt. 19:24]

2. God Makes Salvation Possible [Mt. 19:25–26]

A. The Desperate Question [Mt. 19:25]

B. The Divine Answer [Mt. 19:26]

1) Salvation Accomplished for Us

2) Salvation Applied to Us

3. Christ Makes Every Sacrifice Worth It [Mt. 19:27–30]

A. What We Leave for Christ [Mt. 19:27]

B. What We Receive from Christ [Mt. 19:28–29]

C. What Christ Reverses in His Kingdom [Mt. 19:30]

Conclusion