Sermons on Convincing Proofs:

Speaking Of Tongues Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

Greek Word Study which has convinced many open-minded that this sign gift has ceased in its Biblical form. Link included to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

SPEAKING of TONGUES I Cor. 14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SpeakingOfTongues.html I want to make it crystal clear that our purpose tonite is not in any way to impune, insult, or attack any brother or sister in Christ. Any friend of Jesus is a friend of mine! And so, w/ no malice, no anger, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Praying Church

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 23, 2006

We need to be convinced of the NEED to pray, understand the POWER of prayer, seize the OPPORTUNITY to pray and have FAITH in God when we pray.

In the book of Acts, we see a common sight – the church at prayer. • Not a few disciples, but the whole community of believers praying together • This was a unique sight, because in the Gospel we hardly read of the disciples gathering to pray. • We saw Jesus praying alone, most of the time. And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Nitty Gritty Becomes Brother Nit And Sister Grit. #5 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 20, 2002

This sermon is based upon Mike Yaconelli’s book "Messy Spirituality" and is designed to convince seekers that God wants their Nitty and Gritty lives.

June 15 & 16, 2002 Romans 8:1-4 “When Nitty Gritty Becomes Brother Nitty or Sister Gritty” I believe that I have proven to you over the last four weeks that you don’t have to be some spiritual titan to be following God. I also believe that I have proven that all persons, regardless of their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Nitty Gritty...livin' Large #6 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 20, 2002

This series is based upon Mike Yaconelli’s book "Messy Spirituality" and is designed to convince seekers that God wants their Nitty Griity lives

June 22-23, 2002 Mark 12:41-44 “Nitty Gritty…Livin’ Large” It is a mild Sabbath morning in the Palestinian City of Jerusalem. The sun has not yet risen to full strength, and yet people are already lined up all the way down the dusty road which leads to the Holy Temple. Smoke is in the air because ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

Growing As Christians

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 3, 2009

Are you a Christian? Have you received his salvation Will you persevere And are you convinced that you need the word of God in your life

The secret club • Little Raskels “He man women haters club • Adult Clubs – Masons • These clubs just wont let you in on what is happening inside It seems like in life churches tend to do this also • We don’t let the outside world know the secrets of Christianity • Members of our churches act in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42

Denomination: Christian Church

Sincerely Yours

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on Jul 18, 2008

There’s a difference between telling people that you’re different and convincing them you’re different by the way you live.

OPENER Activity: "Believe it!" Choose an odd item for a pre-selected teen to try and convince the crowd that they can’t live without the particular item---you just gotta have it! After the activity… What went through your mind as he/she was talking to you? Was he/she convincing? What was the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Savoring The Scripture Part Ii

Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 22, 2007

The Bible is able to meet all of life’s needs, but we must be convinced of it’s benefits before we will study it seriously.

Savoring The Word of God Part II II Timothy 3:16-17 Purpose: To show the sufficiency of Scripture to meet our needs. Aim: I want the listener to search the Scripture like their spiritual lives depended upon it. REVIEW: 1:1-2:13 I. How Should a Christian React to Stress? 2:14-26 II. How Should ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Goliath? - No Problem Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on Sep 25, 2015

Satan wants to convince us our problems are greater than they are. However, like David, we need to rush Satan and not cower.

. I want to start this morning on a light note. Translations from English to a native tongue can be especially difficult. Here are a few examples. Sign in a Tokyo hotel: Is forbitten to steal hotel toweles please. If you are not person to do such thing is please not to read this notice. In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Foursquare

Growing As A Christian

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 7, 2014

Are you a Christian? Have you received his salvation Will you persevere And are you convinced that you need the word of God in your life

The secret club’s of life • Little Raskels “He man women haters club • Adult Clubs – Masons • These clubs just wont let you in on what is happening inside It seems like in life churches tend to do this also • We don’t let the outside world know the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian Church

Faith And Miracles

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011

Many believers are not convinced that God can, and will resolve any situation in their favor. In other words, many believers doubt that God is attentive to their needs.

Last week we studied about the importance of listening to the voice of God, and moving towards His will. We learned that when we are willing to listen and do His will, we will receive the blessings that He has stored for us. We learned that we must trust Him in all things, and that we must not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Promises The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 16, 2011

Easter 5 - Jesus promises that the Counselor (Holy Spirit) will come. The Holy Spirit will come to convince the world of sin and to comfort the world by truth.

JESUS PROMISES THE HOLY SPIRIT (Outline) May 22, 2011 - Easter 5 - JOHN 16:5-15 INTRO: Jesus speaks today’s words to his disciples before his suffering, death, and resurrection. The disciples of Jesus still have many questions concerning Jesus’ future. They wondered about ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Lunch With Joseph Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 27, 2020

It is a lot easier to forgive someone who has hurt you deeply when you are convinced that they have pondered the gravity of their wrong-doing.

Lunch with Joseph (Genesis 43:1-45:28) 1. “When I was a kid, my dad and I were driving somewhere on a nice, sunny afternoon…. My window was rolled down. The town we live in isn’t known to be a destination for celebs of any kind. We pull up to a light; we’re the second car from the front. A ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Good Evangelist Always Listens Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 16, 2023

He was convinced of the truth of the Gospel, and felt alright recruiting people to Christ despite what he did not know about His teaching.

Saturday of the 6th Week in Easter 2023 There are Christians who sincerely believe that the early Church existed only in local congregations who typically met in the homes of members. In other words, that shortly after Jesus returned to the right hand of the Father, after He had told His apostles ...read more

Scripture: John 16:23-28, Acts 18:23-28

Denomination: Catholic

Plastic Bubbles Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 30, 2021

Isolated. Convinced but confined. What if we busted our bubble and shared hope, faith and the source of it all . . . Jesus? It is time to be Bubble Busters!

Bubble Busters Pt. 1 - Plastic Bubbles I. Introduction It grabbed my attention. I was riveted to the screen. I don't remember many dramatic tv shows from my youth but this one I remember vividly. I saw this in 1976 when I was 8 and I can't forget it. The plot was a young man, played by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-35, Acts 10:44-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

Find Your Field! Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 30, 2021

Isolated. Convinced but confined. What if we busted our bubble and shared hope, faith and the source of it all . . . Jesus? It is time to be Bubble Busters!

Bubble Busters Pt. 2 - Find Your Field I. Introduction In 1991, eight people started a two-year adventure which would see them quarantined inside a replica of earth’s ecosystem. A collection of sealed domes and greenhouses were constructed in Arizona, US to recreate earth on a smaller scale. The ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal