Semi-Pelagianism: The heresy that man can initiate salvation without the prior grace of God.

While the sermon demonstrates strong homiletical engagement and practical application for evangelism, it is fundamentally compromised by a synergistic soteriology. The pastor explicitly teaches that human free will is the deciding factor in salvation, denying the biblical doctrine of total depravity and monergistic regeneration. This error undermines the gospel's power, turning salvation into a human achievement rather than a divine gift.

Biblical Parallel (Archetype): Laodicea — The sermon exhibits a therapeutic deism that reduces the gospel to a self-help invitation, prioritizing human decision over divine sovereignty. By teaching that salvation is contingent upon human will rather than God's effective grace, the message fails to proclaim the power of God unto salvation, resulting in a fundamentally compromised theological foundation.