"Everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved"

This sermon centers on the powerful promise found in Romans 10:13 that "everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." Using the story of Peter walking on water in Matthew 14, Pastor Mark illustrates that even a small, desperate cry of faith is enough for Jesus to reach out, take hold of us, and rescue us. Peter did not save himself, and Jesus did not wait for Peter to hold on tightly. Instead, Jesus immediately grabbed Him. That picture of grace is the heartbeat of the message. Pastor Mark then shares the salvation stories of ten people connected to the church, noting that most came to faith as children or teenagers, and nearly all could name the specific person who introduced them to Jesus. Drawing from Romans 9 and 10, the sermon echoes Paul's passionate lament for those who have not yet heard the gospel and calls the congregation to recognize that the ripest harvest field is often among children and youth. The message closes with an invitation to call on the name of the Lord, whether for the first time or the hundredth time, because the promise carries no expiration date.