Sermons on Believe In Vain:

Funeral Message For A Believer

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Larry loved the story of Paul’s conversion on the road to Damascus. It was his favorite story in the Bible. And no wonder he liked it so much. This is the probably the world’s most famous conversion story.

Larry loved the story of Paul’s conversion on the road to Damascus. It was his favorite story in the Bible. And no wonder he liked it so much. This is the probably the world’s most famous conversion story. The story is so potent that Luke shares it three times in Acts: Acts 19:1-19; 22:1-16; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

We Believe In The Trinity Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

The Bible’s teaching on the subject of the Trinity is rarely addressed in sermons yet it hangs around in the background of so much a church does and talks about.

Today, we continue a series of messages entitled Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith Why This Series? The reason for this series is that beliefs matter. Beliefs fundamentally alter the shape of our lives. This series, Creed, is designed to answer those who wonder what really lies at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:41-46

Denomination: Baptist

We Believe In God Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Beliefs fundamentally alter the shape of our lives Beliefs in and around churches go by various names such as doctrine or articles of faith. No matter the name, beliefs fundamentally alter the shape of our lives.

Series Overview Today, I begin a series of messages entitled Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith. Why Is This Series Relevant? The reason for this series is that beliefs matter. Beliefs fundamentally alter the shape of our lives Beliefs in and around churches go by various names such as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

We Believe The Bible Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

God has worked to preserve His Word down through the centuries. His words outlast His enemies. The Word of God may be despised but it will never be destroyed.

America has had a long history with the Bible. One of the more enlightening examples from our nation’s past is Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and the third President of the US. Jefferson regularly read the Bible. He revered Jesus as a reformer ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Believe In Creation Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Civil rights come from the Bible’s creation account where God creates people in the image of God. If you don’t believe in the image of God, where do human rights come from?

We continue a series of messages entitled Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith. We are exploring the beliefs that form the theological center of Christianity. It is a series devoted to the discovery of what you believe and why it matters. Each of these beliefs serves as lynchpins to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

We Believe In Sin Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Sin is more than a behavior. Sin is a power in each of us.

We continue a series of messages entitled Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith. We are exploring the beliefs that form the theological center of Christianity. It is a series devoted to the discovery of what you believe and why it matters. Each of these beliefs serves as lynchpins to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

We Believe In The Cross Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Salvation doesn’t merely consist in our receiving the forgiveness of sins. In the cross, we are justified. More than having my sins removed, I am credited with Jesus’ good actions.

“But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it—22 the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

We Believe In Grace Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

God’s grace is measured by the same yardstick as His power. We will marvel at the “riches” of His grace. We will marvel at His “kindness.” God’s grace is designed for people to marvel at God throughout all of time.

This morning I want to talk to you about zombies and two steel mill works in Western Pennsylvania from the 1970s. Along the way, I want to talk about God’s grace. I’m continuing a series of messages entitled Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith.We are exploring the beliefs that form the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

We Believe In The Church Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

As we think about church, it’s important to know what a church is. A church is a group of born-again people meeting together in one place with God as its center.

We’ve been discussing beliefs this summer in a series of messages entitled Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith. We see beliefs are critical component in so many areas of our lives. Beliefs are critical to political parties as beliefs differ among Republicans and Democrats. Beliefs are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Believing Means Trusting

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jul 7, 2018

Disbelief is born of the devil.

Weekend Message/Devotion July 8, 2018 Mark 6:1-13 Believing Means Trusting Today’s gospel reading is all about believing or maybe better said – disbelief. Before we get into that, please read with me Hebrews 3:12. “Beware, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:9-10, Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Believe In Creation Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 11, 2018

An apologetic message on the creation

Call Me Crazy – I Believe God Created 11/15/15 Genesis 1 Sunday AM For 2 weeks we’ve been in a series entitled, Call Me Crazy – where we’ve been talking about why we believe in the reliability of the Bible and the existence for God. Today, we’re going to look at why I believe in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Priesthood Of All Believers

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Oct 13, 2017

This is a highly foundational set of concepts, which every believer in Jesus Christ needs to grasp, in order to function effectively as the New Testament priest which he or she is.

THE PRIESTHOOD OF THE BELIEVER Pastor Eric J. Hanson Hosanna Church: 1983 & 4/2/2017 Introduction: The New Testament teaches the priesthood of all believers, yet many Christians go through their whole lifetime with a mentality of being unable to approach God effectively. Jesus has actually ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10, Revelation 1:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love & Joy In Believing

Contributed by Dr. Casey Adams on Oct 9, 2018

This message focuses on the importance of believing in Jesus

I. "WHOM NOT HAVING SEEN, YE LOVE; ON WHOM, THOUGH NOW YE SEE HIM NOT, YET BELIEVING, YE REJOICE GREATLY WITH JOY UNSPEAKABLE AND FULL OF GLORY" A. In the preceding verses the apostle has been speaking of the exceeding joy of the apostolic believers: 1. This in spite of bitter persecution and great ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12, John 15:26, John 14:1-3, Romans 5:1-6, Ephesians 2:11-16, 1 John 2:1-3, Matthew 1:21, Romans 8:1, Ephesians 3:17-19, Galatians 2:20, 2 Peter 1:2-8, Matthew 22:34-37, Matthew 5:1-48, Matthew 7:12, Matthew 7:29, John 7:46, Romans 8:34, 1 Peter 1:8-9, Galatians 5:23-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

After The But, Believe

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 28, 2019

Jesus said we needed to believe, but what is it we need to believe?

With one word everything changes, I love you. . . but, You’re healthy. . . but, I would. . . but It’s only a small word, it only has three letters however that one word is the hinge that swings a statement in another direction. For example, Jeffrey Fry wrote “Integrity is not everything, but it ...read more

Scripture: John 3:18, Mark 16:15-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

After The But, Believe

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 28, 2019

Everybody believes something but what are the essentials we are to believe about Jesus?

After the But, Believe With one word everything changes, I love you. . . but, I would. . . but, You’re healthy. . . but. It’s only a small word, it only has three letters however that one word is the hinge that swings a statement in another direction. For example, Jeffrey Fry wrote “Integrity ...read more

Scripture: John 3:18, Mark 16:15-16

Denomination: Wesleyan