Sermons on Belief Systems:

Believing In Jesus Is Not Enough (John 8:12-59) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 7, 2022

In John, there are a cluster of verbs Jesus wants from us, to be full disciples, and we have to hold them all together. If we focus too hard on "believing," we will misunderstand Jesus, and what he wants.

Last week, we read just two verses from John 8, spending the rest of our time in Leviticus 23 and Exodus 13. I scratched my itch to get back to the OT, and I'm ready to take another shot at this. I say that, but this is probably the most depressing chapter (I hope!) in the entire gospel of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-59

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

I Don't Believe It's Over

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jan 23, 2023

The devil loves to see people hurting, feeling desperate and hopeless. He thrives on our pain, our fears and confusions, and frustrations. But God will take the worst that the devil can muster, and he will make it a doorway into the greatest glory that you have ever seen.

I'm going to say some things here today that you might have to think about. Let me start by saying the battles, the struggles, the warfare that you see and experience in the world today, it's not really about us fighting the devil. It is really about two super powers fighting it out. I ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

Nevertheless

Contributed by Wes Gunther on Mar 13, 2019

Christ prayed in the garden for the cup to pass - NEVERTHELSS - He prayed for God's will and not His own.

Nevertheless Christ in the Garden Luke 22:39-47 (text verse 42) 1. Peter when fishing – Luke 5:4-6 2. Biblical Examples When it will cost me everything – Daniel When no one will listen – Noah When my own family turns on me – Jeremiah When I don’t want to do it – Jonah When I was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:42, Luke 5:5-11

Seeing And Believing

Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 20, 2019

"Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

In a Peanuts comic strip, Charlie Brown is talking with Lucy as they walk home on the last day of school. Charlie Brown says to Lucy: “Lucy, I got straight A’s; isn’t that great!” Lucy in her typical fashion shoots down poor Charlie Brown and says: “I don’t believe you Charlie Brown. Unless you ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Believe God!

Contributed by Randy Shepard on Aug 27, 2018

It is not enough to believe God, we must believe that his words are true

There was a man who got lost in the desert. After wandering around for a long time his throat became very dry, about that time he saw a little shack in the distance. He made his way over to the shack and found a water pump with a small jug of water and a note. The note read: "pour all the water ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Fear Giant Series

Contributed by Jose Rodriguez on Apr 27, 2019

Fear paralyzes and arrests the believers. Time for the fear giant to fall.

I. The giant that keeps us from miracles—Fear II. The fear giant will paralyze you a. When fear is present people are unreasonable b. Fear causes people to imagine the worse c. Fear leads to unbelief III. Unbelievers cannot enter the promise land a. Unbelievers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If God Is For Us PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 22, 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 25, 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

What Do You Believe Jesus Can Do For You?

Contributed by Boniface Simiyu on Oct 11, 2024

Many people hear about Jesus but dont read scripture and consequently are limited in believing in the ability of Jesus to perform miracles or acts towards them. There are times what you believe Jesus can do, He will do.

The passage from Matthew 9:27-29, where two blind men cry out to Jesus for healing, provides a profound insight into the role of faith in receiving from Christ. Jesus asks the men, “Do you believe that I am able to do this?” and upon their affirmative response, He touches their eyes and declares, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Delivered And Destroyed Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Sep 4, 2023

The life in Christ is a gift from the Lord. We need to safeguard with the help of the Holy Spirit. The rebellion, disobedient and unbelief would result in destruction. The merciful God would also punish for the wickedness of His people.

Jude 1:5 Delivered and destroyed Jude 1:5 “Though you already know all this, I want to remind you that the Lord at one time delivered his people out of Egypt, but later destroyed those who did not believe.” (NIV). Main Content of the Epistle: This is the beginning of the main body of the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:5

Denomination: Methodist

Evil Embedded In The Structures Of Society Leads To Death Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 17, 2015

The sacrifice of Christ needs to be imitated by the Christian, by loving service and working to put down evil.

Thursday of 2nd Week in Course Joy of the Gospel There is an innate drive in every human, once he has discovered the existence of a transcendent reality, a creative Being who can impact his life, to offer something to that Being. In pagan societies, where the forces of nature, or economics, or ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

For Jesus' Love 13 Leadership Traits

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 11, 2017

Jesus power to free us is far more comforting to our hearts, minds, even our souls than the power that the fear of impending death holds over us.

FOR JESUS’ LOVE 13 Leadership Traits By Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (September 23, 2017) “So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Friends

The Justice Of God And Divine Righteousness Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 31, 2025

Let's explore s biblical examples that demonstrate God's unwavering commitment to justice.

The Bible declares that God is a just God, who always prevails in His justice. In a world filled with injustice and inequality, God's justice shines as a ray of hope and righteousness. Let's explore s biblical examples that demonstrate God's unwavering commitment to justice. 1. The ...read more

Scripture: Amos 5:24, Psalm 89:14

God's Sovereign Support In Dark Times (1 Samuel 21:10-15)

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Aug 27, 2024

David, the hero of Israel and God's chosen vessel to be the next king, came to a point in his life where all he had gained was now lost and forgotten. He hit rock bottom, yet God used this to show David that he needed to rely only on Him for support and strength.

"David arose and fled that day from before Saul and went to Achish the king of Gath. The servants of Achish said to him, 'Is this not David the king of the land? Did they not sing of him to one another, saying, 'Saul has slain his thousands and David his ten thousand?' Now David ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 21:5-10, Psalm 34:1-22, Hebrews 13:5, Matthew 28:20

Denomination: Baptist