Sermons on Believers:

They Believed In The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Ralph Jenkins on May 21, 2013

The first church moved forward in a spirit of fervenc and fearlessness seeking to win it's world to Christ. Why, They were absolutely convinced of the resurrection of Christ.

“They Believed in a Risen Christ” Acts 1:3 It was Easter Sunday morning in 1932 and Pastor Alfred Ackley was getting ready for the service. He happened to turn on the radio and the announcer said, “We will now join the complete red and blue networks for a special program ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:3

Denomination: Baptist

Believe And Behave

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 10, 2012

“Believe and Behave” is the central theme of the book of Romans. Paul contends that what we believe has everything to do with how we behave. If our belief is wrong, our behavior will be wrong.

10-20-03 Title: Believe and Behave Text: “And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” (Romans 12:2). Scripture Reading: “For I am not ashamed of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Believing

Contributed by Christopher Young on Mar 29, 2010

I believe that there are three different type of people in this world, those who see the glass as ½ empty, those that see it as ½ full, and those who wonder why we're not using bottled water. It always amazes me to think about how we all complain about al

The Joy In Believing Philippians 3 1) Intro: i) Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., was a member of the U.S. Supreme Court for 30 years. At one point in his life, Justice Holmes explained his choice of a career by saying: "I might have entered the ministry if certain clergymen I knew had not looked and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Confess And Believe

Contributed by Lance Lewis on Jan 12, 2011

A sermon on the importance of confession and belief

I. Intro So last time we spoke I told you that I would explain to you why these verses of Scripture in Romans 1 where Paul tells believers to not be ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and today’s passage where Paul tells us in no uncertain terms how we can be made right with God were so ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

That They May Believe Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Feb 1, 2011

Exodus 3:1-4:17 records the calling of Moses. The burning bush experience was one of revelation of God as the Great I AM to a reluctant leader. The key to understanding this passage is: TRUST!

Exodus 3:1-4:17 records the calling of Moses. The burning bush experience was one of revelation of God as the Great I AM to a reluctant leader. The key to understanding this passage is: TRUST! God believed in Moses as His man – and Moses needed to learn to trust God wholly – and the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Saying Is Believing

Contributed by Ryan Worley on Mar 20, 2011

The saying part of faith that reflects what we believe in our heart.

We have all heard the common phrase “Seeing is believing.” It is a phrase that has permeated our culture and has broken down the faith that needs to be practiced by born again believers. If you are a part of a word of faith, spirit-filled church then you know that “seeing is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believe And Live

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Apr 14, 2011

Jesus is calling us to believe and live for him beyond the power of reason to believe

INTRO The French philosopher Voltaire once said: “Faith consists in believing when it is beyond the power of reason to believe.” Voltaire spoke of a form of faith that lives, breathes, and moves beyond the ordinary, to the extraordinary. In like manner, Dale Carnegie spoke of a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Believers And Baptism Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 17, 2011

A clear explanation of Bible baptism: It is INSUFFICIENT (to save); ILLUSTRATIVE (of Christ’s death, burial & resurrection); IDENTIFICATION (with Christ and the core Gospel truths); INTENTIONAL (not for babies); IMITATION (of Christ); & IMPORTANT.

Believers and Baptism Chuck Sligh August 22, 2010 TEXT: Matthew 3:13-17 – “Then cometh Jesus from Galilee to Jordan unto John, to be baptized of him. 14 But John forbad him, saying, I have need to be baptized of thee, and comest thou to me? 15 And Jesus answering said unto him, Suffer it to be so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

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

Believing And Receiving Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 30, 2011

When we believe we will receive.

Believing and Receiving 1 John 3:19-24 Rev. Brian Bill 10/30/11 Early Monday morning, a mother from PBC received a phone that every parent dreads. Mitchell Robinson, age 16, was in an accident and had gone to be with Jesus. As a church family we extend our love and support to the immediate ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Refusal To Believe

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 20, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a believer? Have you refused to believe before? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that being offended is a mark of an unbeliever IV. TEXT: Matthew 13:57 And they were deeply offend

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a believer? Have you refused to believe before? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that being offended is a mark of an unbeliever IV. TEXT: Matthew 13:57 And they were deeply offended and refused to believe in him. Then Jesus told them, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:57

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Inheritance Of The Believer

Contributed by Richard A. Bradley on Mar 22, 2012

Knowing what awaits believers in heaven gives us confidence in what comes next. In this passage Peter is very descriptive concerning what life will be like for those who trust in Christ for eternal life.

THE INHERITANCE OF THE BELIEVER 1 Peter 1:3-5 3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled and that does ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Believer And Sin Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Mar 28, 2012

Paul paints a grim and fearfully vivid portrait of what sin is and what it can do and then joyfully raises the curtain on the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ!

Sermon Brief Date Written: March 24, 2012 Date Preached: March 25, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Journey thru Romans Sermon Title: The Law & the Believer Sermon Text: Romans 7:13-25 [ESV] Introduction: Well we have come a long way here in the book of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Assurance Of The Believer

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 18, 2012

We as believers have a great assurance and security. We are only studying four verses tonight but in these verses we will see five of these assurances.

We as believers have a great assurance and security. We are only studying four verses tonight but in these verses we will see five of these assurances. READ v. 37. There are actually two assurances that we are given in this verse. The first one is God’s predestination. And let’s ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

A Believing Heart Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 3, 2012

Salvation is not difficult, but simple. Salvation is not inaccessible, but readily available. It is as near as your mouth & your heart. If you would believe in Jesus with your heart, & confess Him with your mouth, you will be saved.

A BELIEVING HEART / [Matters of the Heart Series ] ROMANS 10: 6-11 Your heart has been created with a truly amazing capability. Your heart has been given the capacity to believe, and most wonderfully, to believe in God. It is in the heart that faith springs up, dwells, and works (Acts ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:6-10

Denomination: Baptist