Sermons on Believing In Jesus:

Desperate For Jesus

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 25, 2024

I believe that there really is such a place for that kind of desperation in our lives today. However, most important is the discernment of what it is that we want for ourselves.

Opening illustration: Healing of a Hindu gentleman [in the Middle-East] who opened his house for prayer and became a Christian at his time of deepest need and crisis. Introduction: The story of this woman has always fascinated me for nowhere else in the scripture can we find a healing literally ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funeral Eulogy Betty Beasley

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 3, 2020

This is eulogy for a woman who was Christian, had many trials in her life, and remained faithful to God to the end. She was greatly loved by her family and she had the gifts of help, hospitality and service.

Funeral Eulogy Betty Beasley Wednesday 9-2-2020 Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 Romans 8:28-39 Let me ask you two questions. “How Do You Feel About Your Upcoming Death?” Since you know it’s coming, are you fully prepared for its arrival?” Death first appeared in the Garden of Eden when Adam and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Journey Through James #1: The Half-Brother Of Jesus

Contributed by C Jordan on May 6, 2014

The life of James, the half-brother of Jesus, is a great example for us to follow. Even though initially he didn’t believe in Jesus, he went on to trust Him as Saviour and Lord, and became a passionate, committed disciple of Jesus.

JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #1: THE HALF-BROTHER OF JESUS INTRO TO TOPIC: • Can you imagine what it would have been like to share a bunk bed with Jesus as a kid? • When I was a kid, I had two younger sisters, so I never had to share a room with them. • Maybe Jesus and his brothers ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-17

Denomination: *other

"Believing, The Way To Eternal Life!"

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Aug 24, 2003

The text from John Chapter 6 is the Gospel Reading for Year B for the Sunday between August 21 and 27 inclusive. The themes are believing and eternal life.

“BELIEVING, THE WAY TO ETERNAL LIFE!” --JOHN 6:56-71 --by R. David Reynolds Bill Hybels, Senior Pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois, tells this story in his sermon, “Your Ever After Heaven”: “If you ever get the opportunity to visit Egypt and the tombs and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-71

Denomination: Methodist

Don’t Be A Fan, Be A Follower

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Apr 2, 2022

Learning how to follow Jesus and not just an admirer of the work

Luke 9:23 In dealing with the younger generation, they have introduced me to the understanding of their language. And what I have found out is much of their slang are entrenched and embedded with some deep revelation and many of them are biblically sound. Just to name a few I’ve heard ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

Usted Es Lo Que Usted Cree

Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on May 25, 2015

Lo que una persona piensa que produce lo que ellos dicen y cómo actúan.

What is it that makes us who we are? ¿Qué es lo que nos hace quienes somos? What is it that defines us? ¿Qué es lo que nos define? What is it that leads us from one place in life to another? ¿Qué es lo que nos lleva de un lugar en la vida a otra? Titus 1:15-16 To the pure, all things are pure, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:15-16

Denomination: Charismatic

Can I Really Believe In The Church? Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 4, 2003

The five purposes of the church, as displayed by 5 images Jesus used to describe the church, and how Christians fit into the picture.

Ephesians 4:1-16 – Can I Believe in the Church? I’m told that in a museum in Greenwich Village, Detroit, MI, there is a huge steam locomotive. Beside this complicated machine, there is a sign showing boiler pressure, size, the number of wheels, horsepower, lengths, weight and so on. The bottom ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

His Power For Us Who Believe Series

Contributed by David Swinney on May 31, 2010

The same power that raised Jesus from the dead and seated him at God's right hand is at work in his people.

His Power for Us Who Believe Ephesians 1: 15 – 23 Introduction: The kind of power that changes everything… My dad used to tell a story about an old Georgia redneck who would routinely head out into the swamp and return with a boat full of fish—more than anyone could ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus On Scripture - 1

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 10, 2010

What is the major reason that Christians believe the Bible is the inspired word of God and fully authoritative over our lives?

Dakota Community Church October 10, 2010 Jesus on Scripture - 1 I want you to think for a minute as we begin this morning about how you would react, what you would do, if U2 front man Bono were to come walking into the service just now. Perhaps you are not a U2 fan so what if it were Clint ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Denomination: Mennonite

Authority In The Name Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 23, 2016

We have power and authority through the Name of Jesus

Title: The Name of Jesus – 3 “Authority in the Name” Text: Mark 16:17-19 Last week we started a series on the Name of Jesus. I am just going to do a quick review of what we learned last week before we get into this message this morning. In the first message we set the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Do You Believe? Series

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Aug 27, 2001

Revival series using Philippians 1:16 as the general theme.

WHAT DO YOU BELIEVE? On this first watch night and on each night for the remainder of this week, we would like to focus on and establish a series of sermons centered around the Theme Verse for this revival. The theme verse, as found on our program is Philippians 1:19 which reads, “For I know ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9, Philippians 1:19

Denomination: Baptist

"Jesus' Prayer For You”

Contributed by Byrene Haney on Dec 11, 2003

Jesus before he left gave believers this incredible prayer.

CHRIST’S prayer was for a special people. He declared that he did not offer an universal intercession. "I pray for them," said he. "My prayer is not for the world, but for those you have given me, because they belong to you." (v. 9) In reading this beautiful prayer through, one big question comes ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Going Public For Jesus

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 2, 2023

This is a message about believers baptism and it focuses on baptism as identification with Jesus.

GOING PUBLIC FOR JESUS BAPTISM IS IDENTIFICATION MATT 3:13-17; 28:19-20; ROM 6:1-7 INTRODUCTION: TODAY IS PROBABLY ONE OF THE MOST EXCITING EVENTS IN THE LIFE OF A LOCAL CHURCH. BAPTISM IS THE EVIDENCE OF SOMEONE WHO HAS MADE A DECISION FOR CHRIST COMING TO THE PLACE WHERE THEY WANT TO MAKE A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17, Matthew 28:19-20, Romans 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Kind Of Full House

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jul 29, 2006

Message regarding Jesus’ teaching about a spiritually empty house.

The Right Kind of Full House Matthew 12:43-45 July 23, 2006 Introduction How many of you know what a “full house” is? And no, I don’t mean the TV show from the 80’s and 90’s. It’s okay to admit that you know that it’s a poker hand! And I won’t even ask how you know! Honest! In poker, a full ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Wesleyan

19 - On Believing And Sharing The Gospel Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Jul 9, 2021

This is the 19th of 30 Studies in the Book of Romans

Romans 10:14-17 14 How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? 15 And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-17, Isaiah 52:7, Isaiah 53:1, Deuteronomy 32:21, Isaiah 65:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible