Sermons on Belief And Unbelief:

A Rebuke To Forgiveness-Only Salvation

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 30, 2025

This is a challenging passage. Surely Paul doesn't mean that we have to actually live like that?! What it all points us to is a false gospel that is too often preached today - "forgiveness-only" belief. What does this passage tell us about what real salvation looks like?

A COMMON BELIEF TODAY: I am “saved” and unchanged. - Matthew 7:15-20; Matthew 7:24-27; Luke 13:6-9; John 15:8. - This passage makes us uncomfortable. It sounds harsh and unrealistic. We will delve into how we are to understand it as we move forward. - A good place to start is a major reason why ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Ang Panawagan Sa Lahat Ng Mapagkunwari

Contributed by Jephthah Fameronag on May 31, 2025

Isa sa mga karaniwang batikos na ibinabato laban sa mga Kristiyano ay ito: "Mga mapagkunwari kayo!"

1 Juan 1:5–2:2 Panimula: Isa sa mga karaniwang batikos na ibinabato laban sa mga Kristiyano ay ito: "Mga mapagkunwari kayo!" At sa totoo lang, sa maraming pagkakataon, tila ito’y may bahagyang katotohanan. Sa ating mga pagkukulang, sa mga sandaling hindi natin naipapamuhay ang ating ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Save The Date Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 4, 2025

This morning we will see how God deals with three kinds of responses to the offer of salvation.

Background to passage, Matthew 22:1-14: the third parable in a trilogy of direct assaults in his two-day confrontation with the religious leaders of Jerusalem at the beginning of the last week of his life. Opening illustration: I get official invitations to events at UT with the College of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Moves Mountains

Contributed by Ronald Moore on Jun 16, 2025

If you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you

We live in an age of profound spiritual confusion. All around us, the world is preaching a new gospel—not from the pulpits of faithful churches, but from YouTube channels, TikTok influencers, and best-selling books. This gospel says, “You create your own reality.” It says, “Your thoughts shape the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Denomination: Anglican

Get Right In The Light Or Left In The Dark

Contributed by Andrew Hoskins on Aug 30, 2025

It would be good if you had one of the split color shirts like Garth Brooks had right side white and the left side black. Or wear a right shoe white and the left shoe black.

Get Right in the Light or Left in the Dark (Psalm 51:1-6) Scripture Reading (Psalm 51:1-6, NKJV) “Have mercy upon me, O God, according to Your lovingkindness; according to the multitude of Your tender mercies, blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and cleanse me from my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

It's Hard To Believe

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Oct 31, 2025

A sermon to adults on the TRUTH of Jesus Christ.

Matthew 11:1-6 11/2/25 A.M. “It’s hard to Believe” Have you all ever heard something that was just too hard to believe? It was too hard to comprehend. That happened to me a few weeks ago. I mentioned this to a few of you so you’re gonna know what I’m talking about but most of you won’t. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Bigger Faith Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025

Faith has many sizes.

A. INTRODUCTION: FAITH THE SOURCE 1. Jerry Falwell, a freshman at Baptist Bible College, 1956. “You will never build a class …” Prayed from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm daily. Built his Sunday school class from 1 to 53, had over 100 on a big attendance days. Faith and works. 2. Jerry Falwell – “I don’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-23, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

If God Is For Us PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to find strength and assurance in the truth that God's unwavering support makes them invincible against any opposition.

Good morning, beloved family of God. What a joy it is to gather here today, united in spirit and purpose, to reflect on the profound truth of God's Word. As we stand on the cusp of another week, let us pause, let us still our hearts, and let us open our souls to the divine message that awaits us. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31

Topics: Struggle, Belief, God Is For Us

Seeing Is Not Believing PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 26, 2024

This sermon explores the nature of faith, encouraging believers to transcend doubts and boundaries, and embrace the blessings that come from belief in Jesus Christ.

Good morning, dear church family. It is a joy to gather with you today, to be united in our shared faith and love for our Lord Jesus Christ. As we gather in His name, we come with hearts open and ready to receive His word. We come with our joys and our sorrows, our triumphs and our trials, knowing ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Topics: Doubt, Belief, Risen Christ

No "get Out Of Hell Free Cards" Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 26, 2024

Jude gives three examples (Israelites after the exodus, rebellious angels, the cities of Sodom and Gomorrah) of God's judgment on apostasy.

Jude 1:5-7 (Part 2) Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 2-25-2024 Deconstruction Joshua Harris wrote the best-selling Christian book, “I Kissed Dating Goodbye,” which sold almost two million copies, in his early 20s. By 30 years old, he was the pastor of a megachurch. He wrote ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

When Our Faith Fail Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 24, 2010

Part four focuses on how we can walk in sonme belief that strengthens our faith as we move towards walking in full belief.

When Our Faith Fails Part 4 Help My Unbelief! Scriptures: Mark 9:17-24; Mark 6:5-6 Introduction: Some of you know that one of my best friends from my days in the Air Force was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor last year. He began treatment and was doing better but developed some ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Decisive Faith

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 7, 2012

What is it that ensures faith, that takes a person from knowledge to a substantial faith, that mustard seed that allows God to work through them?

Does anybody know who this man is? If you do keep it to yourself! Well some of you probably have supported this man’s descendants and shareholders a good part of your lives, you might even take pride in driving a car that he gave his name to or have had one at some stage. Your average petrol ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16, Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Requirement And Power Of Salvation. Series

Contributed by Dr Kory Letoa on Sep 2, 2011

Belief that Steadfast.

Topic: Requirement and Power of Salvation. Belief and Steadfast. Text: John 8:31-32 (CEV) 31 Jesus told the people who had faith in him, "If you keep on obeying what I have said, you truly are my disciples. 32 You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free." 1 Belief (pistis); to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Holiness

A Rock Solid Faith In The God Of The Impossible Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 19, 2023

“Jesus was indignant. He reached out his hand and touched the man. “I am willing,” he said. “Be clean!” Immediately the leprosy left him and he was cleansed.”

I remember growing up there were always students at school who were excluded. Some of them were excluded because they were different, they were handicapped, and others were excluded because they were considered different, were considered “losers” and sat at the “loser table.” What does it feel ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40, Mark 2:1

Denomination: Salvation Army

Essentials Of Faith

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 4, 2023

In this exposition of Hebrews 11:1-6, the nature of faith (v. 1), understanding by faith (v. 3), and essentials of faith (v. 6) are explored. "Without faith it is impossible to please God." Therefore, the subject is of supreme importance.

We take our text today from Hebrews 11: the great faith chapter. We will begin by reading the first six verses. “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40, Romans 12:3, Romans 10:9-10, John 3:16, Matthew 28:20, Romans 1:19-21, 1 Peter 5:7, Malachi 3:6, Isaiah 3:10-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic