Sermons on Beliefs And Faith:

The Serpent Of Brass & Jesus

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 8, 2021

The antidote to snake venom is rare and costly, but if you're the one bitten, no price is too high. Jesus Himself is the anti-venom for the poison of sin. He paid the high price. Have you gotten this transfusion yet? Look at Him and you will live!

THE SERPENT OF BRASS & JESUS Num. 21:4-9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: NOT SURE OF THE VALUE 1. My 35 year-old son and I had just finished our meal when I realized I’d left my wallet in the truck. As I headed out the door, I told the waitress what had happened. “But don’t worry,” I said with a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9, John 3:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Problem Of Injustice Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 27, 2021

Have you experienced the pain of your mate walking out on you? Or, the betrayal of a business partner? Perhaps you have given the best years of your life to raising your children, only to see them indifferent and ungrateful for all you have done for them?

On Wednesday, December 21, 1988, Pan American flight 103 began its scheduled flight from London’s Heathrow Airport on its way to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport. There were 243 passengers and sixteen crew members aboard the Boeing 747 when it lifted off the runaway at 6:25 pm. It ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Of John: An Introduction Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Dec 31, 2021

Arguably with no other book, is there a larger disconnect between academic, scholarly understanding, and the way the church reads it. The intro is designed to bridge part of that gap, and explain my own approach to John.

First of all, a note on my approach: This series uses a literary/narrative approach to John, along the lines proposed by scholars like Adele Berlin, Frank Kermode, Robert Alter, or Charles Talbert, to name just a few. I assume that the author/narrator of John-- who I call "AJ"-- had ...read more

Scripture: John 9:22, John 12:42-43, John 16:1, John 2:23, John 6:66  (view more)  (view less)

I Will Give You Rest

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Nov 15, 2022

Where do we find rest from life's challenges and struggles?

Title: I will give you rest Text: Hebrews 4: 1-16 Subject: How do we enter God’s rest? Complement: by faith, obedience, honoring his word, & leaning on our priest. Preaching idea: I will give you rest. 4:1 Therefore, since the promise of entering his rest still stands, let us be careful that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Talk Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004

The Apostle’s Creed - Intro - The things you believe or don’t believe will change your life. So make sure you believe the truth about Christ

There was once a physics professor who was teaching his class the theory of the pendulum. He knew they responded well to physical demonstrations of theory so one day he held his class in the university gymnasium. The class gathered in the gym to discover that the professor had rigged a large, heavy ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Anglican

Ants In The Pants

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 8, 2021

Seeing is not believing!

Ants In The Pants – John 20: 19 - 31 Intro: If I had written the account of the resurrection of Jesus, it would have been a little bit different. For example: John would run up to Peter as he returned from witnessing the empty tomb. Excitedly, John would say, “Peter, I have good news and I ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Water Wars Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 4, 2011

Exploring the reason for Baptist insistence on immersion of believers as baptism.

“An angel of the Lord said to Philip, ‘Rise and go toward the south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza.’ This is a desert place. And he rose and went. And there was an Ethiopian, a eunuch, a court official of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was in charge of all her treasure. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Even His Brothers Did Not Believe

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 10, 2007

And from the belief of Jesus brothers we also receive a great blessing... Their eventual conversion provides overwhelming evidence of the resurrection of Jesus. We receive a great heritage from the brothers of Jesus.

Even His Brothers Did Not Believe Introduction Today I’m going to share with you a message about the brothers of Jesus… we’re going to focus specifically on their lack of belief in their earthly brother, who they would have called Yeshua… and their eventual faith in Jesus Christ, The Son of the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:5

Denomination: Christian Church

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

Is Sincerity Enought? Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Apr 5, 2010

Sincere belief does not make what you believe, true Your belief may be sincere, but you may be sincerely mistaken.

Is Sincerity Enough? Acts 26:1-29 Intro: Series about truth Last time: truth is not relative Creating our own reality Truth is objective Can’t escape the fact that things are true simply because they are Thinking or accepting something as truth, does not make it true ILLUSTRATION: Playing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-29

Denomination: Baptist

Our Overflowing Hope (Believing Hope)

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Jan 25, 2022

In these times of hardships and trials we face every day, we need an overflowing hope that will sustain and strengthen us. The purpose of this exhortation is for us to continue to believe that there is still hope in the midst of these adversities in life.

Intro Good morning. We are now on our 4th week for this 1st month of 2022 with the theme Believing Hope and most of us are still confined in our homes due to the restrictions our government imposed on this time of pandemic. Yet we still cling on to the hope that God will carry us through these ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Attitude Is A Choice Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 1, 2025

If you never made a choice to have a positive attitude, you cannot manage what you don’t have.

1. A positive healthy attitude is not natural, it is a choice. Your attitude grows out of: a. The attitudes of your parents. b. The attitudes of your teenage close friends. c. Your heroes or role models. d. Your adjustment to your immaterial and physical appetite. WRONG CHOICES ABOUT YOUR ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Repentance Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sanctification

Repent + Believe | John 3:1-21 Jesus + Nikodemus (1) Niko is a Pharisee (religious leader of the day.) (2) He is curious about Jesus. While a Pharisee, he is curious about Jesus (identity and agenda). (3) Meets him @ night (out of custom) and wants to protect his identity / position within the ...read more

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

"Overcoming Doubts, What Will It Take?”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 16, 2020

Two kinds of doubters of spiritual truth....hard-boiled rationalists who say, “I don’t believe it.......” two of the doubters, Peter and John ran to the tomb. They found it empty. Include quote from Rev. Klaas abut the doubt that President Lincoln was dead. Lee Strobel was a doubter.

In Jesus Holy Name Easter II 2020 Text: John 20:25b Redeemer “Overcoming Doubts, What Will It Take?” He is Risen! He has risen indeed! The disciples on Easter morning had forgotten a promise of Jesus. He had told them that he would be arrested and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:25, John 20:28-29

Denomination: Lutheran