Sermons on Believing Thief:

We Believe In God Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Beliefs fundamentally alter the shape of our lives Beliefs in and around churches go by various names such as doctrine or articles of faith. No matter the name, beliefs fundamentally alter the shape of our lives.

Series Overview Today, I begin a series of messages entitled Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith. Why Is This Series Relevant? The reason for this series is that beliefs matter. Beliefs fundamentally alter the shape of our lives Beliefs in and around churches go by various names such as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

We Believe The Bible Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

God has worked to preserve His Word down through the centuries. His words outlast His enemies. The Word of God may be despised but it will never be destroyed.

America has had a long history with the Bible. One of the more enlightening examples from our nation’s past is Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and the third President of the US. Jefferson regularly read the Bible. He revered Jesus as a reformer ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Believe In Creation Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Civil rights come from the Bible’s creation account where God creates people in the image of God. If you don’t believe in the image of God, where do human rights come from?

We continue a series of messages entitled Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith. We are exploring the beliefs that form the theological center of Christianity. It is a series devoted to the discovery of what you believe and why it matters. Each of these beliefs serves as lynchpins to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

We Believe In Sin Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Sin is more than a behavior. Sin is a power in each of us.

We continue a series of messages entitled Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith. We are exploring the beliefs that form the theological center of Christianity. It is a series devoted to the discovery of what you believe and why it matters. Each of these beliefs serves as lynchpins to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

We Believe In The Cross Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Salvation doesn’t merely consist in our receiving the forgiveness of sins. In the cross, we are justified. More than having my sins removed, I am credited with Jesus’ good actions.

“But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it—22 the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

We Believe In Grace Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

God’s grace is measured by the same yardstick as His power. We will marvel at the “riches” of His grace. We will marvel at His “kindness.” God’s grace is designed for people to marvel at God throughout all of time.

This morning I want to talk to you about zombies and two steel mill works in Western Pennsylvania from the 1970s. Along the way, I want to talk about God’s grace. I’m continuing a series of messages entitled Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith.We are exploring the beliefs that form the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

We Believe In The Church Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

As we think about church, it’s important to know what a church is. A church is a group of born-again people meeting together in one place with God as its center.

We’ve been discussing beliefs this summer in a series of messages entitled Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith. We see beliefs are critical component in so many areas of our lives. Beliefs are critical to political parties as beliefs differ among Republicans and Democrats. Beliefs are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Believers 2 Natures

Contributed by Rodney Rapp on Sep 14, 2022

Within each of us is a battle. A battle of good and evil A battle of right and wrong A battle of the Carnal Nature and the Spiritual Nature of Christ.

The Believers Two Natures Within each of us is a battle. A battle of good and evil A battle of right and wrong A battle of the Carnal Nature and the Spiritual Nature of Christ. In Romans The Apostle Paul said it Like this For I do not understand what I am doing; for I am not practicing what I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:19, Galatians 4:22-23, Luke 10:24, Ephesians 3:6

Denomination: Other

An Isaiah 53 Believer.

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 27, 2022

When reading Isaiah 53 one could almost believe the prophet Isaiah lived during the days of Jesus and was at the cross when he died. However these words were written approximately 700 years before Jesus. Again, 700 years before Jesus Christ.

An Isaiah 53 Believer. Isaiah 53:1-6NKJV When reading Isaiah 53 one could almost believe the prophet Isaiah lived during the days of Jesus and was at the cross when he died. However these words were written approximately 700 years before Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-6, John 12:37-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Priesthood Of All Believers

Contributed by Minister Dachi on Oct 2, 2022

Mission of God is not only meant for the Ministers / Ordained Pastors but it is also considered as the major responsibility given to the every individuals in the Ministries.

Ministry of God in the Church is not only the responsibility of the Priests but it is of all. Church is the God's Community. it belongs to everyone. Clergy and the Laity are not the different chadors or the categories in the Church, not even the Theological division. The combination or the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11, 1 Peter 2:1-10

"Conversations With God Believers Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Oct 26, 2022

Acts 17 is the story of a monotheistic Jew smack dab in the middle of polytheistic Gentiles. Acts 17 is the story of a narrow minded former Pharisee surrounded by broad minded philosophers. Conversations with God believers. Paul found common ground even with Athenians. (Barna quote)

In Jesus Holy Name October 16, 2022 Text: Acts 17:2-4,10-11 Redeemer Lutheran “Conversations with God Believers” Acts 17 records the missionary journey of Paul and Silas. They arrive in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Believer: A New Creation

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Oct 27, 2022

Every believer in Christ had been newly created by the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ and is expected to live the new life continually.

The Believer: A New Creation Study Text: 2 Corinthians 5: 15 - 18 Introduction: - As Christians, we are new creations: The old life of sin has been defeated and destroyed by repentance, the old nature has been conquered by crucifixion, and now we stand as new creations. - We have new ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:15-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

What I Believe

Contributed by Grant Adams on Mar 30, 2023

In a world that says, everyone's truth is subjective. Today is the day to stand up for what we believe. My belief is grounded in God's word.

I want to speak to you today on what we believe. There is no question about in whom we believe. We believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. Someone once said to me, “Just exactly what does your church believe? What do you believe? No one could reach on all we believe in one service, but I want us to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:10, 2 Corinthians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

We Believe In Baptism

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Apr 12, 2023

Jesus surrendered himself to death on the cross. We surrender ourselves to death in baptism.

We Believe in Baptism April 16, 2023 1. Water baptism is a surrender to Christ. Romans 6:4 NIV “We were therefore buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life.” Jesus surrendered ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4, 1 Corinthians 12:12-13, Galatians 3:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believe Without A Doubt

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on May 17, 2023

So often our minds our clouded with doubt instead of faith when situations are grim, and circumstances unyielding. The Lord does not condemn us, but comes to strengthen our faith, and let’s learn how.

Today’s meditation Mark 11:23-24, Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be taken up and thrown into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:23-24, John 20:25, John 20:26-27, John 1:29, John 1:32, John 1:34, Luke 7:19, Luke 7:22, Luke 24:13-16, Luke 24:17-21, Luke 24:22-24, Luke 24:25-27, Luke 24:28-32, John 20:29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other