In Sermon Illustrations: "Believe"

Choosing To Believe What's Impossible

Contributed by Sermon Central on Dec 11, 2009

CHOOSING TO BELIEVE WHAT'S IMPOSSIBLE Evolutionists say that life arose as a result of spontaneous generation; that it all began as inorganic matter, or pre biotic soup, a puddle of green slime. They call it a "fortuitous concourse of atoms." Doesn’t that sound intellectual? A flash of lightning ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Tags: Apologetics General

Selling What You Believe In

Contributed by Warren Whitaker on Feb 10, 2010

Selling What You Believe In My best friend in high school is now a teacher, but when we were in college, he tried his hand at selling things. He worked for Amway, Long Distance Telephone services, all sorts of those door to door, sign-you-up, pyramid-type business. I even remember him selling ...read more

Tags: Discipleship

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Believe In The God Of ...

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 3, 2010

Do you believe in the God of surprises? Now, let’s be clear, just in case anyone’s not sure. Although The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is one of my favourite books, and one of my favourite films, I know that it’s only make-believe; but just like the parables that Jesus told – the stories he ...read more

Tags: Narnia

Denomination: Anglican

The Love Of Christ Enables Believers  PRO

Contributed by Sermon Central on May 31, 2010

THE LOVE OF CHRIST ENABLES BELIEVERS I like the way one pastor put it years ago (1986) when he became overwhelmed with all the "ideals" he was collecting from church growth seminars and books. He said, "Quite frankly, I'm sick to death of ideals. I have so many ideals and I've been so frustrated ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:13-16

Tags: Growth In Christ

Stress Is An Ignorant State. It Believes That ...

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 29, 2011

Stress is an ignorant state. It believes that everything is an emergency. ...read more

Tags: Stress

Denomination: Church Of God

We Are Not Asked To Believe The Doctrine Of The ...

Contributed by Josh Hunt on Feb 8, 2012

We are not asked to believe the doctrine of the Resurrection. We are asked to meet this person raised from the dead. Larson, B., & Ogilvie, L. J. (1983). Vol. 26: The Preacher’s Commentary Series, Volume 26 : Luke. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Tags: Jesus Christ, Easter Resurrection

Denomination: Baptist

Two Farmers

Contributed by Steve Kinnard on Feb 14, 2019

Two Farmers One time there were two farmers who were going through a period of terrible drought, they were at a place of discouragement. One farmer went ahead and plowed his fields, trusting GOD to send the rain. The other farmer thought “What’s the Use. Planting time came, Still no rain. The first ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:1-41

Tags: Doubt, Believe

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Believe Things About Christ Or Do You Believe On Christ?

Contributed by Dr. Larry Petton on Feb 22, 2024

Herschel Ford once wrote, “There is a difference between believing something ABOUT Jesus and believing ON Him. We can believe that He is the Virgin-born Son of God, that He lived a sinless life, that He died on the cross, that He rose from the grave, that He is coming again—we can believe all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Tags: Assurance, Works, Faith, Grace, Believe, Trust, Salvation  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Women With Believing Mothers Are Less Likely To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 5, 2006

Women with believing mothers are less likely to be depressed 10 years after leaving home says Columbia Univ. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Parenting

85% Of Believers Gave Their Life To Christ ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 9, 2006

85% of believers gave their life to Christ between ages 4 and 14. (Foster Letter ...read more

Tags: Evangelism How To

The Racial Makeup Of Believers Globally Has ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

The racial makeup of believers globally has shifted from 81% white in 1900 to 55% nonwhite in 2000. (Foster ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

Believers Lack Biblical Understanding: A Barna ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 10, 2006

Believers Lack Biblical Understanding: A Barna poll reveals that many born again Americans hold beliefs contrary to Scripture. Among the most disturbing is that 68% think the Bible teaches that God helps those who help themselves. Other alarming beliefs are; that the Holy Spirit does not exist ...read more

Tags: Bible Study

Hispanic Believers: According To Barna Research, ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 13, 2006

Hispanic Believers: According to Barna Research, during a typical week Hispanics are just as likely to attend church (40%), volunteer at their church (24%), pray to God (81%), attend a Sunday school class (15%), and attend a small group meeting for spiritual purposes (15%) as are non-Hispanic ...read more

Tags: Church General

Americans Believe: A New Poll Released By ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Americans Believe: A new poll released by Newsweek reveals some surprising statistics on how Americans view Jesus and his birth. · 93% percent of all Americans believe Jesus really lived. · 82% see Jesus as God or the Son of God. · 73% say they believe Jesus was conceived by the Holy Spirit and was ...read more

Tags: What Is Evangelism?

Educated Believers: Born-Again Christians Are ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Educated Believers: Born-again Christians are highly educated and intelligent. According to Barna, 29% of evangelical Christians have a college degree vs. the national average of 26%. Naomi Schaefer Riley reports in her latest book, God on the Quad , that enrollment at the 100 schools of the ...read more

Tags: Christian Values

Most American Catholics Believe That History Will ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Most American Catholics believe that history will judge Pope John Paul II favorably -- either as a great pope, or even one of the greatest ever. Seven in 10 predict the Catholic Church will make him a saint. Most American Catholics also say the choice of the next pope will matter to them ...read more

Tags: Church General

Nearly Half Of Americans Believe Little Or ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Nearly half of Americans believe little or nothing of what they read in America’s daily newspapers. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Truth

Women With Believing Mothers Are Less Likely To ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

Women with believing mothers are less likely to be depressed 10 years after leaving home says Columbia Univ. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Parenting

83% Of Consumers Believe That Old-Fashioned ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Jan 27, 2006

83% of consumers believe that old-fashioned service with a smile is the best path to customer satisfaction. (Foster ...read more

Tags: Church General

55% Of Americans Believe It Is A Sin To Engage In ...

Contributed by Sermon Central on Feb 3, 2006

55% of Americans believe it is a sin to engage in homosexual behavior, among those who have a high level of religious commitment it’s 76%. ...read more

Tags: Homosexuality