Sermons on believe to receive: showing 226-240 of 179,229

Believe

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Oct 18, 2004

The willful unbelief of the Pharisees disturbed the Lord to the depths of His spirit.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: People refuse to believe that which they don’t want to believe, in spite of evidence. When explorers first went to Australia they found a mammal which laid eggs; spent some time in water, some on land; had a broad, flat tail, webbed feet, and a bill similar to a duck. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

They Believed Series

Contributed by Ralph Jenkins on May 16, 2013

the begining of a series on the book Acts and the Spirit-filled life.

THEY BELIEVED The Book of Acts The book of Acts is the most powerful book ever written concerning the Church of Jesus Christ. In it we read of the acts of Christ or the continuing acts of Christ, the continuing acts of the Holy Spirit, the continuing acts of the Apostles, indeed, the continuing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

For The Believers

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 31, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you content just to be a believer? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to work hard to become a disciple. IV. TEXT: John 8:31-32 (Amplified Bible) So Jesus said to those Jews who h

I. EXORDIUM: Are you content just to be a believer? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to work hard to become a disciple. IV. TEXT: John 8:31-32 (Amplified Bible) So Jesus said to those Jews who had believed in Him, If you abide in My word [hold fast to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Believe It Or Not

Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 14, 2018

"No one ever spoke the way this man does." That was the assessment of the temple guardians who had been sent out to arrest Jesus. His speech left a lasting mark on their minds and hearts. What was it in Jesus' speech that transformed these men?

[Sermon preached on 7 October 2018, 21st Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] I am sure you must have heard the term “fake news” a good deal lately. As long as mankind has lived on this planet, people have been manipulating information in order to misguide others for their own ...read more

Scripture: John 7:40-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Believable?

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Apr 14, 2016

Do you show the love of Christ in and through or life, or is it just something you talk about?

I want to begin by simply saying, “thank you.” I am extremely honored and deeply grateful for the invitation to share this day with you. I so humbled that Kathy Farner heard my name and gave me a call, and I know we want to keep her in prayer as she is home today with ongoing health ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Believe It Or Not Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 5, 2021

Believe it or not, there was not a single Christian who even showed a sign of belief in the resurrection of Christ until they were compelled to believe by His very appearance.

An Irishman on holiday in New York went into a drug store and asked for a small tube of toothpaste. When the clerk handed him a tube he noticed it was marked large. "I'd rather have a small one," he said. "Listen bud," the clerk replied. "In this country ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-53

Believe Series

Contributed by Vini Charles on Dec 14, 2022

Ecclesiastes 7:29 Lo, this only have I found, that God hath made man upright; but they have sought out many inventions.

What does the Garden of Eden tell us about God’s plan? God provided Adam and Eve with everything they needed and every possible pleasure. They just needed to obey God. But what happened? They were tempted to reject His instructions. Instead of believing him, they were tricked by the serpent into ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 4:22, Titus 3:3

Denomination: Methodist

Believe PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 31, 2024

Explores the boundless love of God, urging believers to truly know and experience it, and to become channels of this love to others.

Welcome, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a blessing to gather once again in this house of worship, a sanctuary where we come together to seek God's wisdom, to find solace in His presence, and to celebrate His boundless love. Today, we find ourselves drawn to an extraordinary passage ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Topics: God's Love

Greeting Fellow Believers Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 17, 2020

Our loyalty to Christ and other believers should supersede all other factors. We should receive and support every other Christian regardless of race, denomination, political party, or any other affiliation. This message expounds Philippians 4:10-23.

For the last two messages we have addressed Paul’s expression of gratitude for the gift the Philippians had sent him. That is found in Philippians 4:10-20. There we discovered a wealth of revelation that has filled our hearts with peace and confidence. Those two previous messages focused on three ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-13, 2 Corinthians 12:14, Luke 6:38, Revelation 3:14-22, Galatians 3:28, James 2:1, 2 Corinthians 6:14, 2 John 1:9-11, Matthew 9:38, Matthew 10:11-16, 2 Corinthians 9:6-11, Proverbs 11:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Gospel, Preached, Received, And Obeyed

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 21, 2002

If Jesus is not raised, it is all for nothing that we are Christians. But Jesus, the one who was crucified for your sins is alive!

There is one central alleged historic event upon which everything we believe and practice as Christians rests. That is the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Unbelieving historians do not seriously question that a man named Jesus lived. Some would even grant that he did unexplainable ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Will We Believe

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 22, 2003

as we study the account in Numbers of the sending out of the 12 spies, we will carefully look at the 2 reports that Moses received. And as we do, we will come to understand, that even in our own lives, there are 2 messages being sent, and we too must dec

"WHO WILL WE BELIEVE?" TEXT: NUMBERS CHAPTER 13 AND 14 INTRODUCTION Today I want us to look at our text through the eyes of someone who would have been there to witness the events that unfolded. I’ll be doing in the first person. I was sleeping when the men came to our tent, to wake up my ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Crowning Touch Of Faith Series

Contributed by James May on Sep 5, 2007

#3 in the James Series. The Crowning Touch of Faith that every Believer will receive is the Crown of Life and Righteousness that represent all of the glory of God bestowed upon us for eternity.

The Book of James James 1:9-12 #3 The Crowing Touch of Faith By Pastor Jim May Faith in God causes some vast differences to develop in the way that God’s people react to every situation than how the world would react when facing the same conditions. James has already sent a tremendous shock ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Risen Lord

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 12, 2013

"These things are written" so that we too "might believe, and receive life through the name of Jesus, the Christ, the Son of God."

THE RISEN LORD. John 20:19-31. The first half of this chapter concerned the empty tomb, and its impact upon three individuals. This second half concerns two appearances of the risen Lord to the gathered church, and includes John’s version of the great commission. It also contains the profession ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Victory Over Demons

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Sep 29, 2020

Victory begins by believing and receiving the message that this is the acceptable year of the Lord. The whole ministry Jesus dealt with releasing men from satanic bondage, demonic oppression and slavery.

Subject: "Victory Over Demon" Text: Mark 5:1-20 Introduction: We have talked about Victory Over Danger. We witnessed the power of God calming the raging sea. Today, we will witness God's power calming a raging, demon possessed spirit within a man. Jesus came to bring us victory in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20, 1 John 4:4, Luke 10:19, John 10:10

Denomination: Methodist

The Benediction : Blessings Upon The Believer

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 3, 2002

This sermon is about the blessings that a beleiver receives when he is experiencing the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ,the love of God and the communion of the Holy Spirit.

THE BENEDICTION : BLESSINGS UPON THE BELIEVER II Corinthians 13:14 I . THE GRACE OF OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST 1. SALVATION: Acts.15:11. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ gives us salvation and all spiritual blessings. 2. SUFFICIENCY: ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14

Denomination: Pentecostal