Sermons on belief: showing 346-360 of 28,543

Salvation Offered

Contributed by Leonard Davis on Mar 1, 2016

Salvation is a key and central concept of Christianity. One could argue that this is the most important thing with which we must deal during our lives.

SALVATION OFFERED John 3:1-21 Salvation is a key and central concept of Christianity. One could argue that this is the most important thing with which we must deal during our lives. We toss the term about and make professions of whether we are saved or not, and yet most of us are not really sure ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

No Compromise! Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Jul 29, 2013

The truth is, that how we live, matters to God! Christians are to keep in step with the Spirit and to walk in obedience to God's revealed will - but what's our motivation for doing so? Is it Law or is it Love? And why does it matter?

No Compromise! - 1 John 3:1-10 - July 28, 2013 Series: That We May Know – Life With Jesus - #9 We’re continuing in our series in the book of 1 John this morning so I’ll invite you to open your Bibles with me to 1 John, chapter 3, and we’ll begin reading in verse 1. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: *other

The Religiously Immunized Series

Contributed by J. D. Greear on Apr 15, 2014

What are you looking at right now as your salvation?

Ever seen one of these? It’s called a “gospel tract,” and it is how I was taught to share the gospel. Think of it as a short, tri-fold pamphlet that explains the basic points of the gospel. There’s no end to the number of these, ranging from the “no-nonsense, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Can Fix Anyting Series

Contributed by Jim Kilson on Apr 23, 2014

Part 1 of 10 in a series dedicated to debunking commonly held myths that we think are in the Bible but really aren't, myths that can and often do have devastating effects on our faith.

INTRODUCTION: Over the past several years one of my favorite television shows has been “mythbusters” on the discovery channel. The show uses elements of the scientific method to test the validity of rumors, myths, movie scenes, adages, internet videos, and news stories. And why do I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Christian Church

Help My Unbelief

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 4, 2012

Dealing with doubt when overcome by circumstance, a "crisis of faith." Reflective Christianity involves questioning what you believe while continuing to believe what you are questioning.

“Lord, I believe; help my unbelief.” Most of us have said this at one time or another; We’ve hit a “crisis of faith” in which we waver in our self-confidence and in God’s ability to come to our aid. I went to college with Ed Dobson, an evangelical leader who is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29, Mark 9:23-29, Mark 9:14

Denomination: Congregational

The Good News At The End Series

Contributed by Lori Broschat on Mar 22, 2012

Finishing out the third section of the Apostle's Creed

THE GOOD NEWS AT THE END A children’s catechism class was learning the Apostles Creed. Each child had been assigned a sentence to repeat. The first one said, “I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth.” The second child said, “I believe in Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-44

Denomination: United Methodist

Little Things

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Jan 22, 2012

Paying attention to how God works in our everyday lives.

Little Things Intro: How often do we slow down and realize all the magnificent things God does for us everyday? 1: Matt 17:15 the disciples failure a) a father kneeling before Christ b) his son with a dire ailment c) he sought the disciples help in the matter, but to no effect Point: The man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Denomination: Other

Creator Of Heaven And Earth Series

Contributed by Lori Broschat on Feb 16, 2012

Examining the first part of the Apostles Creed concerning God

CREATOR OF HEAVEN AND EARTH A scientist approaches God and says to Him, "God, we don't need You anymore. Science has finally figured out a way to create life out of nothing. We can now do what You did in the beginning." "Oh, is that so?" replies God. "Yes," says the scientist, "We can take dirt and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:12-31

Denomination: United Methodist

His Only Son, Our Lor Series

Contributed by Lori Broschat on Feb 16, 2012

Examining the second part of the creed concerning Jesus Christ

HIS ONLY SON, OUR LORD A couple of years ago in a Maundy Thursday service a group of people presented a drama that I wrote over 20 years ago called “This is Your Life, Jesus”. It featured monologues by the people who knew Jesus, like Peter and Pilate and Judas and Mary. The section of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Did Jesus Cry

Contributed by Progress Tshuma on May 4, 2017

A lot of people find it difficult to trust or believe in God. A lot of people doubt God and that makes God unhappy over our lives

WHY DID JESUS CRY JOHN 11 vs.35 & Luke 19 vs. 41 ? One of the themes running through the entire Gospel of Luke is the compassion Jesus Christ had for people (all kinds of people). Jews, Greek, Gentiles, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

But Some Doubted...

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 9, 2017

The struggle to believe when the evidence is before us is exemplified by the response of Apostles to the Risen Saviour.

“The eleven disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him they worshiped him, but some doubted.” [1] This is shocking! The eleven disciples obeyed the command Jesus had given. Some women had gone to the tomb in order to prepare His body for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-17

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

Faith That Works Pt 1 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 21, 2018

Message 15 in our exposition of James. This message and the next deal with the core concept of James -- Faith.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Faith/belief that works" Welcome to our fifteenth appointment in front of God’s mirror. The whole Bible serves as a mirror that accurately reflects the true nature of our faith in Jesus. James called his readers to not only gaze into this divine mirror ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26, Romans 4:19-21, Galatians 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Badge And Benefits Of A Bona Fide Beliver Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 7, 2018

Message 18 from John's gospel exploring chapter 8:31-59 where Jesus identifies the characteristics of the true disciple.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Badge and benefits of a bona fide believer” Chapter 8 of John focuses on Jesus as the light of the world and the only way out of darkness. We were encouraged to revive the light, reflect the light, and reveal the light. INTRODUCTION Today we finish chapter 8 ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-59, Matthew 7:21-23, 2 Peter 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

He Is Risen Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 14, 2018

Message 47 in our journey through John's gospel. This message explore the resurrection account.

Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Blessed Believers” John 20 The 20th chapter of John relates the next phase of God’s eternal plan. Paul summarized the gospel message to a group of Christians in Corinth. Now I make known to you, brethren, the gospel which I preached to you, which also you ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance