Sermons on Belief:

The Doubting Thomas In Us

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Mar 24, 2021

In this passage .... Thomas ... is struggling with his lack of faith. .... I want you to think about how the Gospel of John mentions Thomas in three different ways, Thomas the courageous believer, Thomas the inquisitive and Thomas the doubter.

THE DOUBTING THOMAS IN US (Easter season) Text: John 20:19-31 John 20:19-31  When it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and the doors of the house where the disciples had met were locked for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said, "Peace be with ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

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

Walking By Faith, Not By Sight Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2024

Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen...

Today, we are reminded of a fundamental truth in our Christian journey: walking by faith, not by sight. This concept may seem simple, but it requires intentional practice and surrender. In Scripture, we see numerous examples of God's people facing uncertain situations, where the natural ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

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

Keeping God On Our Side

Contributed by Don Campbell on Jun 16, 2023

Many people believe God is on their side because (whatever). God is on the side of creation (John 3:16), but the question how to keep him on our side.

HOW TO KEEP GOD ON OUR SIDE 2 Kings 18:1-7 INTRODUCTION A. The rich and the powerful point to their power and riches as proof that God is on their side. B. The poor and downtrodden often believe that God is on their side in their rebellion against the rich and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:1-7, Isaiah 59:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

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

It's Hard To Believe

Contributed by Mitchell Leonard on Oct 31, 2025

A sermon to adults on the TRUTH of Jesus Christ.

Matthew 11:1-6 11/2/25 A.M. “It’s hard to Believe” Have you all ever heard something that was just too hard to believe? It was too hard to comprehend. That happened to me a few weeks ago. I mentioned this to a few of you so you’re gonna know what I’m talking about but most of you won’t. In ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Passed Down Faith

Contributed by Rich O' Toole on May 6, 2025

Moses's mother passed down her faith to her children

Passed Down Faith Exodus 1:15-2:10, Hebrews 11:23-29 Good morning, Happy Mother’s Day! Please open your Bibles to two places, first turn to Hebrews 11 and put a bookmark there, and then turn to Exodus 1. Throughout history, Mothers have often served as their children's primary role models ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

Faith

Contributed by Kevin Eckhart on May 29, 2024

‘biblical faith is not a vague hope grounded in imaginary, wishful thinking. Instead, faith is a settled confidence that something in the future – something that is not yet seen has been promised by God – will actually come to pass because God will bring is about’.

o Biblical faith is a confident trust in the eternal God who is all-powerful, infinitely wise, eternally trustworthy – and God who has revealed Himself in his word and in the person of Jesus Christ, whose promises have proven true from generation to generation and who will never leave nor forsake ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

What Would Jesus Say To An Atheist? Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jul 21, 2024

David makes it clear that to deny God is an arrogant and foolish endeavor.

Summer in the Psalms 2024 Psalm 14 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church?07-14–2024 Madilyn Murray O’Hair, visited the campus of the University of Memphis when I was a freshman. There was a huge police presence on campus and she had bodyguards because she had received so many death ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

What's The Difference? " Half Full, Half Empty" July 21, 2024

Contributed by Pastor Charles Wilkins on Jul 23, 2024

Depending on how you chose to look at it, Life can be a glass half full or a glass half empty.

Is the glass half-full or half-empty? Silly question, right? But it really is all about perspective, and this question can tell you a lot about a person’s mindset. Some people describe that glass as half empty. Those are the pessimists. Others see that glass as being half full. They are ...read more

Scripture: John 21:5

Denomination: Church Of God