Sermons on Belief:

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

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

What If There Was No Resurrection? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Mar 21, 2022

The second sermon on this series from 1 Corinthians 15. all Scripture references are from the NASB.

Our hope as true Christians and believers in Jesus Christ lie is fact of Jesus’ death, burial, and resurrection. Without any one of these three things, our faith would be futile and worthless. “Can you be Christian and not believe in the resurrection?” shouts the headline in the Salt Lake Tribune ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

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

Waiting To See

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 19, 2023

It is not reasonable for us, like Thomas, to insist on seeing Jesus' wounds for ourselves before we believe; We have clouds of witnesses whose lives proclaim the truth of their words. What more do we need?

Not too long ago I had some serious computer problems. I took my printer in to be repaired only to be told that it was a software problem. So I downloaded new installation software off of the Internet only to find that in doing so I had messed up my operating system. I tried to reinstall the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be A Forerunner!

Contributed by Neal Gracey on Nov 22, 2022

Why do many believers who claim to have faith in Jesus Christ lack the confidence to trust Him? What is your role to play in this life here on earth? Are you living up to what God has called you to do?

“Forerunner” Luke 1: 1-20 “But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John” (Luke 1:13). Why do many believers who claim to have faith in Jesus Christ lack the confidence to trust ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Where's The Bread

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Dec 4, 2022

We may have the things we need to get by, but if we don’t have Jesus, we don't have anything! We may look at people and they may have lots of things but if they don't have Jesus they don't have anything.

Mark 8:11-Then the Pharisees came out and began to dispute with Him, seeking from Him a sign from heaven, testing Him. 12-But He sighed deeply in His spirit, and said, “Why does this generation seek a sign? Assuredly, I say to you, no sign shall be given to this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

05 All Have Sinned Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Apr 4, 2021

This is the 5th of 30 Studies on the Book of Romans

Romans 3:9-15 9 What then? Are we better than they? Not at all. For we have previously charged both Jews and Greeks that they are all under sin. 10 As it is written: “There is none righteous, no, not one; 11 There is none who understands; There is none who seeks after God. 12 They have all turned ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-15, Psalm 14:1-3, Matthew 5:27-28, Matthew 5:17, Matthew 5:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith Builders Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

Paul begins this letter to Titus by making it clear that he is a servant of God and an Apostle of Jesus Christ for the purpose of increasing the faith of God's people.

Jerold Kennedy, the great Methodist preacher, was surprised to learn of the new business called Proxy Pickets. If you want to protest and picket a place, but it would not be convenient for you, and would break into your routine, for a price they will do it for you. They will send pickets to march ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-16

He Will!

Contributed by David Simpson on Apr 16, 2018

An Easter message based on the apostle Thomas and his initial doubting of the resurrection of Jesus. When we say, "I will not," Jesus says, "I will."

EASTER April 1, 2018 David Simpson, Lanier Christian Church HE WILL John 20:25; 1 Thessalonians 5:23-25; 1 Corinthians 6:14 It’s ironic that this year Easter falls on April Fools day. Have you ever fallen for an April Fools joke or prank? I know as a kid there was always some classmate pulling ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:23-25

Denomination: Christian Church

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

Scrooges: Man’s Personal Power To Thwart God’s Plan Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Nov 25, 2020

The Star and Stars of Christmas is a series of messages for Advent. Using the idea of a play on a stage. Each message will look at different characters in the Christmas story. The introduction takes a critical look at how many in our society are portrayed as celebrities—bigger than life.

It is amazing how understanding a person and a historical event gives a different way of looking at history. I enjoy reality fiction, especially in movies. For example, “The Man Who Invented Christmas” appears to be a fantasy movie. It is reality fiction. The story tells how Charles Dickens ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational