Sermons on Belief Systems:

Closed Doors

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 13, 2023

God comes to us even through our doubts closed minds revealing the truth of the risen Lord.

Closed Doors – John 20: 19 - 31 Intro: Imagine with me this morning. I want you to imagine that your best friend, whom we shall call Jean, died about a week ago. Yesterday you met another friend of yours who came up to you and said, “You’ll never guess who I saw ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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

Fully Alive By Faith Series

Contributed by Joel Gilbert on Jan 9, 2023

The Gospel of John was written with a specific purpose. This brief overview of the book will serve as an introduction to our study of the entire book over the next several sermons.

Who is Jesus? Who does the world say Jesus is? who do you believe Jesus is? Near the end of his Gospel, John clearly delineates the purpose or premise of his account of the life of Jesus. John 20:30–31 ESV Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

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

A Leap Of Faith Lesson 3 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025

Faith is relationship.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Faith is relationship. “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is” (Hebrews 11:6). 2. Jerry Falwell said, “Faith is stepping out into the darkness, the unknown.” a. Not knowing. “But Abraham ... went out, not knowing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6, Mark 11:23

Denomination: Baptist

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

Just Believe

Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Jan 15, 2026

“just believe” is not mere mental agreement; it means to stop being ruled by fear and keep entrusting yourself completely to Jesus as your only hope.

JUST BELIEVE “Just believe” becomes deeply powerful when connected to Mark 5:36 — “Don’t be afraid; just believe” (NIV). The fitting passage is Mark 5:21–43, the story of Jairus and the woman with the issue of blood for 12 years. Greek Text & Key Words Key text: “Don’t be afraid; just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Myth 6: Believe In Yourself Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 26, 2023

Like all of the myths we have talked about in this series, there is a bit of truth in the saying - and it is often spoken from great intentions.

- Myths Some Christians Believe - Believe In Yourself Introduction Myths Some Christians Believe that we have talked about in this series: God Won’t Give Me More Than I Can Handle. God Just Wants Me to Be Happy. I Could Never Forgive that Person. Follow Your Heart. “God Really Doesn’t Care”. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:10, Proverbs 14:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ultimately Love Is Salvation

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Aug 6, 2023

His love endures forever. God loves all people created by Him. God feeds and sustains us with the Bread of Life. Jesus is the demonstration of the Father's extravagant love. God is love.

Psalm 100 Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands! 2 Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing. 3 Know that the Lord, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. 4 Enter into His gates with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:34-37, Philippians 2:9-11, Revelation 7:9-10, Luke 15:1-7, 1 John 4:16  (view more)  (view less)

Who Is Jesus Christ?

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Aug 12, 2023

It may seem like a simple question for believers, and even a tougher question for non-believers. We may know of or heard about Jesus Christ, but have we taken the time to know who He is? Once we know who Jesus Christ is, we can see how He exists.

It may seem like a simple question for believers, and even a tougher question for non-believers. We may know of or heard about Jesus Christ, but have we taken the time to know who He is? Once we know who Jesus Christ is, we can see how He exists. When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-17, Proverbs 9:10, Psalm 34:8, 1 Peter 2:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Isaiah 53: 1 Who Has Believed Our Message Series

Contributed by Robert Irvine on Mar 12, 2024

I am going to do a series based on Isaiah 53, and today I will be concentrating on the first verse; "Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?" and concentrating on the first part; “Who has believed our message.”

Who has believed our message? "Who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?" Isa 53: 1 Welcome, I am going to do a series based on Isaiah 53, and today I will be concentrating on the first verse; "Who has believed our message and to whom has the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Fortifies For The Fight

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 14, 2025

Hezekiah did all the right things in preparing for spiritual warfare with Sennacherib: He rebuilt the walls, organized the soldiers, stopped up the springs, entered into intercession each time threatened, encouraged his people, and held onto God in faith.

FAITH THAT FORTIFIES FOR THE FIGHT 2 Chron.32:1-23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A man was having trouble getting his neighbor to keep his chickens fenced in. The neighbor kept talking about chickens being great creatures, and as such they had the right to go where they wanted. 2. The man was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:1-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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