Sermons on Believers Walk:

Lesson 1: What We Believe About The Bible

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Foundational Doctrines of the Faith

A. THE BIBLE IS DESCRIBED AS THE GREATEST BOOK IN THE WORLD. 1. It is the greatest in subject matter. 2. It is the greatest in influence on lives and nations. 3. It answers man’s greatest need: salvation. B. EIGHT THEMES TO DESCRIBE THE BIBLE. 1. Revelation – refers to the act of God, which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: What We Believe About God

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Foundational Doctrines of the Faith

A. THE NATURE OF GOD – TOWARD A DEFINITON OF GOD. 1. God is Spirit (John 4:24). a. The word "spirit" means incorporeal being. b. Spirit means life. 2. God is person. a. Self-awareness (Ex. 3:14). b. Self-determination (Job 23:13). c. Intelligence (Gen. 18:19). d. Emotion (Ex. 3:7-8). e. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 5: What We Believe About Christ

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Foundational Doctrines of the Faith

A. THE INCARNATION – HIS MIRACULOUS BIRTH. 1. Incarnation. "And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us" (John 1:14). a. Implies a preexistence of Christ. b. Suggests some voluntary limitations. 2. The incarnation explains why Jesus was necessarily born of a virgin (Isa. 7:14). 3. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 7: What We Believe About Salvation

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Foundational Doctrines of the Faith

Salvation is divided into two sections, first what Christ did on the historic cross, i.e., salvation past; and second what Christ does for someone today, i.e., salvation present. The past is redemption, reconciliation, forgiveness and propitiation. The present is conversion, regeneration and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:6-17

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 9: What We Believe About People

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Foundational Doctrines of the Faith

A. WHO ARE PEOPLE? 1. The biblical view of people recognizes the existence of both a physical and spiritual aspect of their being. a. The material part of a person is the body. The Bible teaches that people have: (1) A created body (Gen. 2:7). (2) A physical body (I Cor. 15:38-40). (3) A body ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 10: What We Believe About The Church

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Foundational Doctrines of the Faith

A. THE LAW OF FIRST REFERENCE – FIRST MENTION OF THE CHURCH. “I will build my church” (Matt. 16:18) B. WHAT MAKES A GROUP OF CHRISTIANS INTO A CHURCH? 1. Ekklesia: a group of called-out ones. a. Called from their former life. b. Called for a purpose. 2. Definition: A church may be described ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 11: What We Believe About Eschatology

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Foundational Doctrines of the Faith

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Eschatology literally means “the study of last things. 2. Two doctrineal sections of Eschatology. a. The study of God’s final judgments and the eternal state, Heaven and Hell. b. Future events on earth (Rev. 1:19). 3. Abuses in Eschatology. a. Date-setting. b. Making ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:19, Titus 3:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Baptism Means To Us As Believers Part 2 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 20, 2007

Who is eligible for water baptism and what spiritual signifigance does it hold for the participant?

Why baptism? Part 2 What is Baptism? 1. Baptism in the Greek means- baptisma, #908, to dip, immerse, to wash 2. Baptism is "an outward and visible sign of an inward and spiritual grace," an act of obedience, a public statement of faith. 3. By submitting to water baptism, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-15

Denomination: Mennonite

Why I Believe In The Pre-Tribulation Rapture Of The Church Series

Contributed by Cris Willis on Dec 27, 2007

How will it end? Can we know? Yes, we can. The Bible gives a very clear, direct answer. The world as know it will end with the return of Jesus Christ. The history of the will climax in His literal, bodily return to the earth.

Introduction: Scripture is neither vague nor equivocal on the promise of Christ’s return. A large proportion (as much as one-fifth) of Scripture is prophetic, and perhaps a third or more of the prophetic passages refer to the Second Coming of Christ or events related to it. It is a major theme of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:7-10

Denomination: Church Of God

What Do You Believe? Mormons Part 3

Contributed by David Diyanni on Aug 26, 2008

This is a sermon series on false religions and cults and how they differ from Christianity

What Do You Believe? Mormons Open with a <VIDEO> Mr. Sub and Mormons at the door (YouTube) (It is a funny video) Introduction A. Today we are continuing our series called “What do you believe?” We are talking about some of the major false religions that we are faced with today such as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2

Denomination: Vineyard

What Do You Believe? Islam Part 4

Contributed by David Diyanni on Aug 26, 2008

This is a sermon series that looks at false religions and cults and how they differ from Biblcial Christianity

What Do You Believe? Part 4 Islam Introduction A. Today we are continuing our series called “What do you believe?” We are talking about some of the major false religions that we are faced with today such as Jehovah Witnesses, the Mormons, Scientology and Islam and why Christianity is ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: Vineyard

What Can Believer Do When They Get The Blues?

Contributed by Edward Frey on Feb 11, 2009

Faith in the resurrected Christ gives the courage to face the blues in life.

“They call it stormy Monday, yes but Tuesday’s just as bad. They call it stormy Monday, yes but Tuesday’s just as bad. Wednesday’s even worse; Thursday’s oh, so sad.” If you are blues fan, you recognize those lyrics written by blues guitarist T-Bone Walker. The Blues is a genre of music born from ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Do You Believe Jesus Can Heal You?

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Aug 12, 2010

This sermon is about having faith that Jesus is the Great Physician (Healer)

This week I heard Pastor Harlene from Eagle Pass speak at our Professionals Meeting and she told this story: A daughter decided to set her widowed mother up on a blind date. Her mother tried to look her best; got her hair done; bought a new dress. The date arrived and he was eighty years old. They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Should I Believe In Creation Vs. Evolution Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 4, 2009

Discusses some differences between evolution and Creation and why Creation bests accounts for the evidence we find.

Why Should I Believe…Creation vs. Evolution? Genesis 1:1-31 The Biblical Account of creation… …best accounts for the Beginning Evolution says, “In the beginning, We have no idea” Creation says, “In the beginning God created…” …best accounts for the fossil record Evolution says life developed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Connections: The Believer, Church, Holy Spirit And Great Commission Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 9, 2011

If we want to be in the center of God's plan for us, we must seek Him individually and we must be in deep connection with an individual church that is faithful to the Word.

Connections: The Believer, Church, Holy Spirit and Great Commission (Acts 12:24-13:3) Transitions can be hard to make; we have recently transitioned to an empty nest, the lost of dear family members, and a host of other adjustments based upon changes in our society, as you also have had to do. We ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible