Sermons on belief:

Where Is Your Faith Series

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Aug 31, 2023

Series on ships, Part II

WHERE IS YOUR FAITH LUKE 8:22-25 22 Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth. 23 But as they sailed, he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Be Afraid, Just Believe

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Sep 8, 2023

Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.”

1. NEVER LISTEN TO NEGATIVE REPORTS. Mark 5:35 35While Jesus was still speaking, some people came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue leader. “Your daughter is dead,” they said. “Why bother the teacher anymore?” Exposure to bad news increases stress Mark 5:36 36Overhearing what they said, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

"Take Courage! It Is I. Don’t Be Afraid.”

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Sep 23, 2023

But Jesus immediately said to them: “Take courage! It is I. Don’t be afraid.” “Lord, if it’s you,” Peter replied, “tell me to come to you on the water.” “Come,” he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus.

1. NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE WITH GOD. • He can walk on water. • 25Shortly before dawn Jesus went out to them, walking on the lake. • Jeremiah 32:17 Ah, Sovereign LORD, you have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and outstretched arm. Nothing is too hard for you. 2. HE IS OUR GREAT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-33

Getting Bigger Faith Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023

Faith is a road God uses to get you there, faith is a tool God uses to fix your problem. Faith is the medicine God uses to heal.

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: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

No Buyer's Remorse

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Oct 14, 2023

A sermon to adults on the Apostle Paul's commitment to Christ.

2 Timothy 1:1-12 10/15/23 A.M. Have you ever second guessed yourself? Have you ever thought, “Man I messed up”? Have you ever had BUYER’S REMORSE? I have. “What in the world was I thinking when I bought that?” or “I should have shopped around a little more before I spent the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

You Said It, I Believe It

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 3, 2023

We must always be in agreement with what God's Word says about us.

October 22, 2023 Morning Worship Text: John 17:17 Subject: The Priority of God’s Word Title: You Said It; I Believe It In June of 1964 our family moved to the Troy area. My parents purchased a little country store along Highway 61 near Briscoe. Some of you long time residents might remember Read’s ...read more

Scripture: John 17:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

He Reigns Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 3, 2023

The setting of this familiar story relates to a drought! It has not rained for three years (18:2 “the famine was severe”). It was a time of conflict and killing.

Reconnect With God: HE REIGNS 1 Kings 18 Introduction This month we will be focused on four iconic stories in the Bible, each one pointing us to reconnect with God when we have wandered away. Each one of these stories has a prophet or king at center. Each one an element or image that helps us ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Outline For 'the Plan For Salvation'

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Nov 3, 2023

This outline or list of Scripture references was also written by hand on the lower portion of the paper from which I added the outline for an unknown sermon. This one has a title, and was preached on 2-17-2013 but I have no idea who preached this message or where.

Introduction: This outline or list of Scriptures was written, by hand, on the same slip of paper as the unknown sermon I sent earlier to Sermon Central. This time, in addition to the date, 2-17-13, the writer listed the title, “The Plan for Salvation”. The author and preacher of this message are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Is Believing

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 29, 2024

John's disciples ask Jesus if he is the Messiah. The answer is to look at what works Jesus did and make that determination. Do we see Jesus in today's world?

Seeing is Believing Luke 7:18-23 Rabbi Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz Luke 7:18 -23 The disciples of John also reported to him about all these things. 19 And after summoning two of his disciples, John sent them to the Lord, saying, “Are You the Coming One, or are we to look for another?” 20 When the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-23

Denomination: United Methodist

From Doubt To Faith. The Journey Of Belief. John 20:24-31

Contributed by David Cramer on Nov 23, 2024

A message for a new way of looking at things. Overcoming doubt and growing in faith.

From Doubt to Faith. The Journey of belief. John 20:24-31 Good Morning Stand with me and lift your bible and repeat after me. m D This is my Bible. I am what it says I am. I can do what it says I can do. I am going to learn how to be what it says I can be. Today I will learn more of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace

Contributed by Robert Webb on Dec 5, 2024

The principal reason people don’t have peace in their lives is because they don’t include God in solving their problems.

Some time back the Gallup organization polled Americans about their most important criteria for judging personal success. They apparently gave them a list of 20 or 30 different options, and these were the top 5 results: 1- Good health 2- an enjoyable job 3- a happy family 4- A good education ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9, Luke 2:14, John 14:27, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Ain’t Over…until God Says…it’s Over

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 11, 2023

Just because things don’t work out exactly like we planned, doesn’t mean that God’s not at work in our lives. We must persevere, because "It ain't over until God says it's over!"

IT AIN’T OVER…UNTIL GOD SAYS…IT’S OVER Rom. 8:28 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: “When Everything Goes Wrong” 1. A woman used her GPS mapping program to get to her accountant’s rural house and ended up far out in the country, lost & in the wrong spot. 2. She finally drove back to the highway on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Problems Of Christmas

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 21, 2023

Problems are everywhere! This message looks at some of the problems encountered at Christmas.

THE PROBLEMS OF CHRISTMAS INTRODUCTION: LETS FACE IT, WE ALL HAVE PROBLEMS. PROBLEMS DO NOT TAKE A VACATION, AND IN FACT, IT SEEMS AS THOUGH THE MORE SIGNIFICANT THE TIME OF YEAR, THE MORE PROBLEMS SEEM TO CROP UP. IN REALITY, PROBLEMS COME WHEN PROBLEMS COME. IT IS OUR ALREADY FULL CALENDAR, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:18, Luke 1:29, Matthew 1:20

Denomination: Baptist

Troubled Or Trusting

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 5, 2023

We can live a life filled with trouble and turmoil or trust Christ Jesus to do His perfect will in our lives.

Troubled or Trusting John 14: 1 - 14 Intro: Let’s have a show of hands this morning of all those here today who are only children. Of those who raised their hands, raise your hand if you got everything you ever wanted or asked to receive. John’s mother was a single divorced parent who worked ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trust Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 16, 2023

David knew that God was worthy to be trusted and that God stood alone as his provider.

INTRODUCTION • Today we begin a short series on the beautiful Psalm 23. • Psalm 23 is one of the better-known Psalms. • We probably hear this Psalm the most at funerals; we seek to comfort those who have lost loved ones. • Psalm 23 has so much more to offer than comfort over the loss of a loved ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ