Sermons on Believed:

The Joy Of Repentance

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Aug 30, 2001

Repentance is always the way home first for the sinner for salvation and for the believer for sanctification.

September 5 2001 CCC Repentance the Way Home Text: Luke 15: 10-23 The last time I preached, I spoke about GRACE as the power of salvation, the love of God to raise sinners like Jonathan Edwards and Mel Stotter from DEATH VALLEY to Mount Whitney.We talked about faith as the believers first step ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:10-23, Luke 16:19-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Lust Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 30, 2001

This is the 2nd of 4 in a series dealing with major temptations the believer faces.

The Temptations: Dealing With Lust (2 of 3) September 2, 2001 F.B.C. Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1. When we talk about lust were not simply talking about the physical act of adultery/sex. A. Anything that feeds evil desires fuels the fires of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Word To Us In Light Of The Attack On America

Contributed by Doug Warren on Sep 13, 2001

Jesus Christ offers encouragement in this verse to all believers in times of crisis.

Intro: The attack on America by terrorists has cause a heightened degree of uncertainty and anxiety throughout our world. During such times, we are to turn to the One Source for hope: Jesus Christ our Lord. In our text, Jesus speaks to our fears, uncertainties, and anxieties....Let us ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Baptist

"The Life Of Jesus Christ"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jan 29, 2002

This sermon calls upon all believers to re-live the life of Christ.

THE LIFE OF JESUS CHRIST Text: 2nd Corinthians 4:5-11 For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus’ sake. For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkenss, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Lent?

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Feb 6, 2002

A sermon to challenge believers to participate in a period of fasting during the Lenten Season.

WHAT IS LENT? 2 Corinthians 13:5,6 TEXT: Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test your-selves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?; unless in-deed you are disqualified. 6 But I trust that you will know that we are not dis-qualified. PROPOSITION: To ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Rebound From Sin (Confession)

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Oct 18, 2000

Believers can rebound from carnality to spirituality by naming their sins to God.

REBOUND FROM SIN (Confession) (Luke 15:11-32) [HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/rebound.html] Jesus Himself tells us in John 8:31-32, "...if you abide (live continually or be at home) in My word, then you are truly disciples (or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32, 1 John 1:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Go Quickly And Tell

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: If you believe the resurrection you will go quickly and tell! Intro.

Thesis: If you believe the resurrection you will go quickly and tell! Intro.: 1. Illust. James Michener, in his book Centennial, writes of a young Plains Indian named Lame Beaver. In Lame Beaver's tribe it was considered an honor to die in battle. Lame Beaver was bothered that something as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

The Bible: Taught By The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Oct 18, 2000

All believers can learn God's Word equally by the Holy Spirit.

The Bible: Taught By The Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 2:12-13) [HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/hstaught.html] Before we begin today, let’s take a moment to silently confess our sins to God. This insures that we have the filling, the control, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reigning In Life As Kings

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Jul 20, 2002

Encouraging the believer to take advantage of our previledged position in Christ Jesus.

REIGNING IN LIFE AS KINGS We are Royalty –Rev 19:13 · Jesus is the King of kings. We are the kings that he is king of. Rev 1:5-6; Rev.5:9-10; 1 Pet. 2:9; Rom: 5: 10. Learn to be exalted –Matt. 5:14 ; 1 Pet. 5:8-9 · Paul’s prayer for the Church –Eph 1v17; Hos 4:6 · We are seated with Christ –Eph ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:13, Revelation 1:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Two Halves Don't Make One Whole!

Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Jul 30, 2002

This sermon teaches the believer about obedience to God through the example of Abraham

?TWO HALVES DON?T MAKE ONE WHOLE? GENESIS 11:31- 12:5 JOKE--- One of the regular ladies of the church ?Eunice? was cooking a pot of her famous beans for the church potluck. As she was just getting them on the stove her Grandson, ?Little George?, came running through the house, BB gun in one hand, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The 6th Commandment: Thou Shalt Not Kill!

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Sep 4, 2002

This sermonette is for believers and seekers who might not feel that this commandment applies to them!

Of the many commandments given to Moses, this commandment speaks of the worst sin! 4 simple words, THOU SHALT NOT KILL (or in simpler terms- DO NOT MURDER) Christians especially look at this with a sense of comfort because we realize that we are susceptible to disobeying one of the other ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Baptist

Look Up And Live

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Mar 30, 2003

Exploration of the typology of the bronze snake of Numbers 21 and what it means to believe.

- - - - - - - - - Unless otherwise indicated all scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - Some of you have perhaps heard of the US Government’s directive on dealing with an Anaconda attack. Anaconda’s, as everyone knows are large semi-aquatic snakes ...read more

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

Denomination: *other

I Have Fought The Good Fight

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 11, 2003

This was a funeral message for a believer who had suffered a great deal with cancer.

Funeral October 9, 2002 One of the unique things about being a pastor in this denomination is the fact that very rarely do I do funerals for people I don’t know. Usually when I bring the message at a funeral service, I know the person for at least a few years. Because of this I don’t bring a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Job 19:25-27

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Worry - Be Happy! Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Sep 9, 2003

Message dealling with the biblical principles to help the believer to overcome anxiety in life.

THE EMOTION QUOTIENT – PART FIVE “DON’T WORRY – BE HAPPY!” PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7 - ©LARRY L. THOMPSON (2003) “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. [7] And the peace of God, which transcends all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Growth Is Not An Option

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 24, 2003

This sermon is about God’s expectation that all believers will grow in Christ.

Growth Is Not An Option GNLCC Exodus 2:1-14 Ephesians 4:11-16 Hebrews 11:24-27 Come go with me on a trip for a moment on a pastoral visit to Louise’s house.. What would you think if I told you that when I went to Louise’s house I had a chance to meet her son for the first time. The fellow ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-14, Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed