Sermons on Belief Systems:

Amazing Jesus Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 15, 2014

The scribes and the skeptics were amazed at his teaching. The hungry and hurting were amazed by his miracles. An adulterer and her accusers were amazed by his love. And two millennia later, Jesus is no less amazing. But what amazes Jesus?

Amazing Jesus (2) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 1/19/2014 The Bible tells us, “On the day when the Lord Jesus comes, all the people who have believed will be amazed at Jesus” (2 Thessalonians 1:10). Amazed at Jesus. Not amazed at angels or mansions or new ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

That Pesky Catholic "Et" Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 5, 2017

Christ taught us the basic belief of Christianity, that God is One and God is three. The God we believe in, the God who loves us so much, is Trinity–Father, Son and Holy Spirit. (Ghost)

Trinity Sunday 2017 That Pesky Catholic “Et” A wise theologian once taught me that the distinctive character of Catholic teaching is what he called the “pesky Catholic ‘et’.” That’s the word “and” in English, “y” en Español, “und” auf deutsch. Catholic teaching uses a lot of phrases containing the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Catholic

Affirmations - Sermon Vi: Belief In Jesus' Death And Resurrection Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Oct 19, 2019

To truly believe that Jesus died for our sins . . . that He was buried . . . that God raised Him victoriously from the dead, and to confess that "Jesus is Lord" is to be saved and to serve Him as Lord now and forevermore.

INTRODUCTION TO AFFIRMATIONS OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH As time marches on and the aging process begins to cast a shadow on my short-term memory, my mind seems sharper now than ever regarding long-term memory. It is interesting to me that, at 85 years of age, I am ...read more

Scripture: John 3:15-16, 1 Peter 3:18, 2 Peter 3:9, Romans 10:9

God Of The Bible

Contributed by Pastor Renji George on Jul 24, 2024

Thinking correctly about God is of utmost importance because a false idea about God is idolatry. It is much easier to know doctrines than it is to know God - because you don't have to pay a price to know the doctrines.

The first and primary evidence for the existence of God is the existence of the creation. It is only natural that man, being a reasoning creature, should ask questions about the creation and the creator. Obviously, the universe and all that in it, had not been created by man, and yet its design ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Matthew 3:16-17, John 3:16, John 1:1-14, Colossians 2:9, Philippians 2:6-11, 1 Timothy 2:5, Colossians 1:15-17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jul 22, 2016

My conscience isn't a reliable guide in determining the difference between right and wrong

Series: Mythbusters “Let Your Conscience be Your Guide” 1 Corinthians 4:3-4 Open We turn back to our series called Mythbusters this morning. We’ve been looking at some spiritual myths that people believe and live their lives by. Spiritual mythology is dangerous. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trying Times - "In The Presence Of Christ" Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jun 15, 2013

A comparative: trying times in biblical stories and trying times in modern times.

Trying Times - “IN THE PRESENCE OF CHRIST” by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (5/29/2013, 6/1/2013, 6/15/2013) “And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: (Ephesians 6:17, KJV [The Christian's armour]). ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-17

Denomination: Friends

Where Do We Draw The Line

Contributed by Pastor Butch Woolsey on Sep 8, 2022

STANDING UP OR WHAT WE BELIEVE

Where do we Draw the Line How are we to respond as a church• WE Need to have a clear sense of our yes and our no.Let your Yes be YES and your NO be NO Matt 5:37 We Need that CLARITY—Because We are a people of FAITH, We have to know our boundaries. We need to Develop Boundaries—Ps 16:5-6 Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:37

What Happens When The Heat Is On?

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jul 15, 2006

God has given us the same promises, the same Bible; however, some will chose to opt out, to stop growth, and stay on the same baby level they have been on for years. It’s time for many in here to change reports, and change confessions. For our belief syst

What Happens When the heat is On? Text: Isaiah 53:1 WHO HAS believed (trusted in, relied upon, and clung to) our message [of that which was revealed to us]? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been disclosed? Every person in here this morning, has the same opportunity to go and, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sick Religion And Healed Hearts

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 29, 2003

Religion is sick when it is system-only, salvation-only, or self-only. Christ gives us instead a relationship with Himself, a model of life, and an embracing compassion.

Religion is either one of life’s greatest blessings, or it is one of the sickest things we do. Religion can be wonderful. I assume that because you are in church today you agree with that. Religion can be fulfilling, it can be instructive, it can be inspiring. Religion has driven so much of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34, Jeremiah 7:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Help Me Overcome My Unbelief (Imperfect Faith)

Contributed by Maria Saunders on Sep 4, 2015

As humans it's natural to with struggle, doubt, question, wonder about God’s presence & promises at various times. It's difficult to maintain faith in a Perfect God when warfare surfaces. Yet, we must have faith in God when imperfection is all around us.

“Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, ‘I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief.’” Mark 9:24 NIV “No sooner were the words out of his mouth than the father cried, ‘Then I believe. Help me with my doubts.’” Mark 9:24 MSG The theme of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not Christian Politics

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 27, 2024

We cannot let the rhetoric of racial division, prejudicial chaos, and religious rhetoric continue. We must give unto Ceasar the political system what is theirs and give to God what belongs to Him and that is our hearts, our souls, our minds.

It’s not Christian Politics By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. PRAYER OPENING: - Habakkuk 2:1 says, “I will stand upon my watch and set me upon the tower and will watch to see what he will say unto me and what I shall answer when I am reproved”. The spiritual duty of a true watchman is a noble, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-10, Psalm 101:7, Revelation 21:8

Denomination: Apostolic

Stuff: Investing In The Wrong Stuff

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 14, 2018

Do we understand the weightier matters of spiritual life? What really matters to you? What matters to God? Are we building a God pleasing value system.

INVESTING IN THE WRONG STUFF By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I love to read. What a great blessing and responsibility reading is. I heard a Preacher boast he had read 10 books this month. That is good, I thought. I enquired how much of the Bible did he read that month? He said: Oh, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:17-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Good Confession Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Mar 12, 2019

I believe that we have entered what I am calling the age of antichrist. The social credit system active in China is the pattern the antichrist will institute around the world. This message is a challenge to be ready to confess your faith even if it costs you.

The Good Confession PPT 1 Series title Last weeks message we asked who is igniting your tongue? PPT 2 tongue on fire PPT 3 apostles on fire Then we talked about the best of people can let their tongues get away from them, i.e. Peter. Jesus calls him satan for something he said, and Jesus said on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:32-33, Matthew 10:37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Provoked To Produce

Contributed by Sean Dees on May 2, 2021

Today I have come to defend one of these “mean girls” and show that her actions were meant for good and not evil.

Intro: This narrative is one of those that we all know; in fact it is so well known it is has become identified with the theme of prayer and baby dedication. Elkanah and Hannah’s story carry a very familiar situation similar to the Patriarch Abraham and Sarah. Both were married to their true loves ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:4-17

A Sermon For The Affirmation Of Baptism

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 11, 2008

Although preached at a different day than the Day of Pentecost, due to illness, I used the Gospel for Pentecost and believe it is a good sermon

Affirmation of Baptism, June 15, 2008 John 14: 15-17 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through your Son, Jesus the Christ, you revealed your Word of truth for all who come to embrace your saving grace in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17

Denomination: Lutheran