Sermons on Believed Philips Preaching:

Seeing Is Believing

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 3, 2003

In John chapter nine, Jesus gives a visible illustration of what He meant when He said, "I am the Light of the World."

Seeing Is Believing Text: John 9: 24-38 Intro: “Seeing is believing” are words all of us have heard numerous times. They are usually spoken concerning something that seems too fantastic to accept, unless one personally witnesses it. In this sense, these words are an affirmation of ...read more

Scripture: John 9:24-38

Denomination: Baptist

Believing Is Seeing

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 23, 2004

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Easter Jesus coming to the upper room

2nd Sunday of Easter John 20:19-31 "Believing is Seeing"  "On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." When he had said this, he showed them ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Believe Only.

Contributed by Asuquo Emmanuel on Jun 24, 2003

Some christians have faith and unbelief operating in them at the same time but as christians we ought to believe only.

Some christians have faith and unbelief operating in them at the same time but as christians we ought to believe only.It has become common today in Christedom that many peoples faith though tried by fire - by the tough times and hardship of life is still impure and corrupt by unbelief, doubt and ...read more

Scripture: James 1:6-8, Mark 11:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Priesthood Of The Believer

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 2, 2003

The Apostle Peter reminds us that in the church age, every born-again believer is a priest in the sight of God, indeed, we are "a holy priesthood".

THE PRIESTHOOD OF THE BELIEVER "But you will be called the priests of the Lord. You will be spoken of as ministers of our God." Isaiah 61:6. "You also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5, Isaiah 61:6

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe Series

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Sep 4, 2004

It is important to have a creed...to determine what, in fact, you believe.

I BELIEVE TEXT: 2 Chronicles 20:20-21; Mark 9:17-27 Now that our lighthouse is built and there is a light to shine on our way, I want to shift our point of reference from the lighthouse to a nearby ship. (Steve and George skit.) It is time for us to chart the course of our ship across the year. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:17-27

Denomination: Methodist

Believing Is Seeing Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Seeing the Unseen Christ means to surrender to the truth of God’s Word

Jimmy Stewart made a great comment in the movie Harvey. “I’ve wrestled with reality for years…and I’m happy…I finally won out over it” It summarizes one of the desires of many of us—to overcome the reality that confronts us. We want to be happy and the various things that life throws in our way ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, James 1:22-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reason To Believe Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 18, 2004

We won’t answer all your questions today, but hopefully I can present reasons to believe, and help you to feel confident in sharing your faith in this present world.

Today’s message is frequently sourced in the work of Lee Strobel. Lee was an award-winning journalist with the Chicago Tribune. His wife became a Believer and disturbed his world which had no room for Christianity. Lee writes, “Leslie stunned me in the autumn of 1979 by announcing that she ...read more

Scripture: John 14:4-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Believe In Yourself

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Aug 14, 2003

Believe In Yourself

Micheal Jackson and Diana Ross starred in a movie in the 1980’s which made a powerful statement to black people across America. The movie was entitled the "The Wiz" which was an urban version of "The Wizard of Oz". One of the most challenging selections in this colorful screenplay was given by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

A Reason To Believe

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001

This was one of my favorite recent sermons, it deals with the aspect of Jesus meeting a person who is strugling with belief.

Mark 9:14-27 A reason to believe Eric A. Snyder, Farwell Church of Christ September 9. 2001 Everyone walks by faith The rationalist puts his faith in science and reason Humanist puts his faith in humanity Atheist puts his faith in himself Agnostic puts his faith on hold Evolutionist puts his faith ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Eagle Believer

Contributed by Adedotun Ojelabi on Oct 23, 2001

Discussed ten qualities of an Eagle Believer.

THE EAGLE BELIEVER Christians are made to be the best in any area of their lives. It is because of this that we are created in the image and likeness of God. However, this is not always the case as you have a lot Christians still struggling in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31, Job 39:27-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Believes Series

Contributed by John Bugg on Nov 5, 2001

Faith believes that God exists and that He is a rewarder

FAITH BELIEVES Hebrews 11:5-6 Introduction One morning this week, I had an unusual experience. I woke up laughing. I literally woke myself up laughing. Later in the week I was visiting with a lawyer friend of mine and told him about it. He asked me a great question: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Benefits For The Believer

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 29, 2001

When we are justified by faith, we receive some specific benefits.

TEXT: ROMANS 5:1-11 TITLE: “BENEFITS FOR THE BELIEVER” INTRODUCTION: A. The pastor of a church in San Francisco was looking over the manger scene in the front yard of the church the day after Christmas. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Believing To See Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 3, 2001

If faith is so critical to God... why did He make and fulfill a promise to a man who doubted the message of an angel?

OPENING: "The Floating Ball" from "Heno Head’s Simple Science Object Talks." Take a hairdryer and two ping pong balls. (Since we have a video projector and a long worship hall, we focused a camera on the demonstration and ran the image thru the projector onto the wall). Turn on the hairdryer and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Authority Of The Believer

Contributed by Paul Vincent on Oct 18, 2000

I. INTRODUCTION: A.

I. INTRODUCTION: A. AS I STUDY THE WORD OF GOD, ESPECIALLY THE NEW TESTAMENT IT BECOMES CLEAR TO ME THAT GOD DESIRES FOR US TO HAVE AUTHORITY FROM HIM, AND FOR US TO USE THAT AUTHORITY AS THE HOLY SPIRIT LEADS US. 1. Mark 16:15-20 2. 2 Corinthians 2:1-5 } Go to and read each passage 3. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-39, Matthew 10:1-7

Identifying A Believer

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

The Bible says in Acts 5:14, "And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.

The Bible says in Acts 5:14, "And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women." Spiritually speaking, what is a believer? Webster's Christian Dictionary says it is-"One who receives the Gospel as unfolding the true way of salvation and Christ as His Savior." That is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:14