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What We Believe...about Adoption

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Mar 16, 2003

When we get saved, we are adopted by God to be a part of His family.

Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Title: What We Believe...About Adoption Text: Romans 8:15-17; Galatians 4:4-7 Introduction We have been studying the Articles of Faith of the Church of the Nazarene. Article 9 contains 3 things that happen simultaneously when we get ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17, Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Nazarene

Broadcasting Faith

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Aug 8, 2011

A message to spark in our hearts the inspiration to broadcast our faith, so others can hear the good news of Jesus Christ.

INTRO Allow me to start our time by reading you a nifty story. It is called, “The First Radio Broadcast.” For their entire careers, wireless operators onboard US Navy and merchant ships had only heard Morse code coming through their headphones. However, a few days before Christmas in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

A Saving Response To Christ

Contributed by Scott Cox on Apr 30, 2001

How to respond to Christ with saving faith.

Introduction: What constitutes a saving response to the resurrected Lord? James says the "demons believe and tremble". If salvation is more than mere mental ascent to a set of facts, what does real saving belief look like? This is what Paul lays out in this verse. (READ Romans 10:9) There are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Accessible Savior Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 7, 2012

Paul confronts some of the lies that were hindering so many of his fellow Jews from being saved. There were many truths that they embraced from God’s law, but they missed the free nature of grace and how accessible salvation is to all who call on the Lord

The Accessible Savior Romans 10:1-13 Intro: Perhaps you’ve heard of the game, 4 truths and a lie. It is often used as a mixer for people to get to know each other better. You write down 5 things about yourself, and they are all true but one. The other person tries to guess which one is not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gospel In One Verse

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

Evangelistic Message sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ. (PowerPoint slides for this talk available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

The Greatest Verse in the Bible Reading: John chapter 3 verse 16. Ill: Bill Cosby Story. • A couple went to see the American comedian in concert; • They enjoyed the concert so much they decided to get his autograph. • Not for themselves! • But for their little baby who was at home ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Brethren

The Believers Helmet Series

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002

As in any agressive activity the head must be protected, so it is in spiritual warfare; our minds must be protected from the attacks of satan.

Eph 6:17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: The helmet protects the head, In our spiritual warfare the head of the believer does not speak of his brain but rather the mind or understanding – (For as a man thinketh so is he). The helmet of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1, Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You A Believer?

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Sep 23, 2011

BELIEVING is more than simply saying the right things. BELIEVING is the way we receive all the benefits of God’s eternal plan.

Acts 11:26 (NLT) It was at Antioch that the believers were first called Christians. The title is actually only used 3 times in scripture (Acts 11:26 ; Acts 26:28 ; 1 Peter 4:16) But in the New Testament other terms were more commonly used, followers, disciples and BELIEVERS. Acts 5:12 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Follow, Believe, Obey Real Evangelism 2 Series

Contributed by Rick Brown on Feb 4, 2010

What is it to truly believe in Jesus Christ to save me?

Follow, Believe And Obey; Real Evangelism Part 2 John 16-17 Intro: 2 Weeks Ago We Started A Series On What It Means To Share Your Faith With Other People. Share Follow – Believe – Obey This Morning I Want To Show You Some Things About The Second Step, Believe. First We Need To ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Faith Saves? Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Nov 27, 2021

Most of us know people who say they believe in Christ, and yet there is nothing about their lives that distinguishes from non-Christians otherwise? So what kind of faith actually saves?

What kind of faith saves? It’s an important question. It’s a critical question because we all know many people who say they believe in Jesus. But there’s virtually nothing in their lives that sets them out as any different from the non-Christian who lives next door. They neither attend church, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-25, Genesis 15:6, Genesis 17:4-5

Denomination: Bible Church

Believing Heart

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 26, 2013

Unbelief is no small issue, you can be a Christian and still land up in hell because you failed to have belief in your Savior Jesus Christ and live your life in accordance to the standards given by the Lord.

Trust that transcends human reasoning…. To feel that He is real and here! Mark 8:17"……Why do you reason because you have no bread? Do you not yet perceive nor understand? Is your heart still hardened?” There are the rare few who would look for a good spiritual feed (good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Believers Judgment: Setting The Stage Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 23, 2018

The idea that saved people will experience a grilling judgment of everything they have done does not set well with many believers, but it is clearly taught in Scripture. This raises some questions!

The Believers Judgment: Setting the Stage (Romans 14:10-12) Second in series 1. There are a zillion jokes about heaven, but I have limited time, so here is one. 2. At the pearly gates, St. Peter greeted a minister and congressman and gave them their room assignments. "Pastor, here are the keys ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-13, Romans 14:10-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Will All Good People Be Saved? Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Nov 4, 2015

To establish that all good people will be saved only due to their faith and obedience to God. Cornelius’ religious piety and righteousness did not save him. He had to hear, believe, and obey the gospel of Christ.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Cornelius’ Character 2. Cornelius’ Commendation 3. Cornelius’ Conversion Remarks. Introductory Remarks. 1. In this gathering, we will discuss the theme: “Will all good people be saved?” It is not our purpose to deny anyone entrance into the kingdom of God. However, God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48, Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Saints God's Choice" Romans Pt. 12 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 8, 2007

God choose the saints because they are individuals who have followed and aligned themselves with the Promise to Abraham. This promise is associated with faith in God – the willingness to believe and to be saved by faith not works.

“Saints God’s Choice” Romans pt. 12 Honoring the Graduates of New Life Community Church - play video by Blue Fish TV “Honoring Graduates” – recognize the graduates and hand out Bibles to them. Opening Story: Tell the story of Tiffany and her being healed of Cancer this last week. Thesis: God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Circles Of The Believer’s Life

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

The degrees of Christian zeal, faithfulness, service, and love for Jesus are best studied and illustrated by circles. Today we are going to look at five circles of the Christian life and learn to which circle you belong.

Intro: The world population is now about 6.8 billion and still growing. Of these not even 10% are saved, Bible-believing Christians. Of the millions of true Christians there are degrees of closeness to the Lord Jesus. The degrees of Christian zeal, faithfulness, service, and love for Jesus are ...read more

Scripture: John 15:19

Denomination: *other

God Is Mighty To Save

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Sep 5, 2009

It is time for the church to worship the God of the Bible and not the God of our experience.

September 6, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Zephaniah 3:14-17 Subject: God’s Might Title: God is Mighty to Save Last week I shared with you about how God is ready to take us to the next level. He is calling the church to a higher place and is preparing us for something great. The work of God is not ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:14-17, Zephaniah 3:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God