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Who Cannot Get Saved?

Jan 11, 2026    Marv Altena

This week we confront a question that haunts many hearts: Is anyone too far gone to be saved? Drawing from Romans 5:6-11, we're reminded of an astonishing truth—Christ didn't die for the righteous or the cleaned-up versions of ourselves. He died for the ungodly, for sinners, for His enemies. The sermon walks us through remarkable biblical examples that shatter our preconceptions about who deserves salvation. We meet the woman caught in adultery, whom Jesus refused to condemn. We encounter Paul, the self-proclaimed chief of sinners who murdered Christians before becoming the author of thirteen books of Scripture. We see the prostitute who washed Jesus's feet with her tears, receiving forgiveness for her many sins. The message extends beyond ancient examples to modern testimonies—David Berkowitz, the Son of Sam killer, and Jeffrey Dahmer, both finding redemption in prison. The central revelation is this: our salvation isn't based on our worthiness but on Christ's payment. The cross covered all sin, leaving no one excluded from God's offer of grace. This challenges us to examine whether we're sharing this liberating truth with others or hiding our faith. Are we ashamed of the gospel that saved us? The call is clear—if God can save the worst of sinners, He can save anyone, and we have the privilege of carrying that message to a world desperately needing hope.