Sermons on Do You Believe:

Can A Genuine Believer Lose Their Salvation?

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 27, 2023

This is the concept of remaining in faith. Abiding in Christ. We must hold fast to our faith, not drifting away, while also knowing that Christ holds us firm, and we do not need to fear the Father losing his hold on us. This sacred balance is a difficult one.

Once an unbeliever has given their life to Christ, been regenerated by the Holy Spirit, reborn of Christ, and placed into the kingdom of God, can such a person fall away, and lose their salvation? This question is so incredibly important. It goes to the very core of the gospel: How does it ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-6, 1 Corinthians 15:58, Romans 11:19-22, 1 Corinthians 15:1-2, John 15:4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

‘the Christian's Eternal Glory'

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Aug 7, 2001

WE SEE IN THIS PASSAGE, THE PILGRIM’S ATTITUDES,THE PILGRIM’S ADVERSARY, AND THE PILGRAM’S ARRIVAL.

‘THE CHRISTIAN’S ETERNAL GLORY’ I PETER 5:5-11 In the Bible, the Christian life is compared to many things such a member of a body, and as a member of a family. But the one I like the best am the one Peter describes in his book of I Peter, a pilgrim. We see this in Abraham’s life recorded in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Coming

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 2, 2017

Our Advent Gospel today reminds us that i) one day Jesus will return in glory and that we are living in the ADVENT of that time 2. that Jesus wants us to go on living as if he was coming tomorrow - to be on RED ALERT. 3. Jesus wants us to be on our guard

TSJ/TSL 03-12 -17 Mark 13:24-37 Lew Slade records the scene in his sermon entitled : The Second Coming "It is just before midnight on October 22 1844. Come with me to a hillside just outside New York. It’s a balmy evening and we are standing in an enormous crowd numbering upwards of 100 000 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Anglican

It's What's Inside That Counts

Contributed by James May on Nov 1, 2001

Balaam’s sin was to hear only what he wanted to hear from God. It was a matter of the heart desiring the things of this world rather than obedience to God’s will.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:1-20, James 1:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do You Have The Courage To Go A Different Way?

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 10, 2020

Anyone who comes in contact with Christ must have the courage to act when necessary. Courage is the ability to do something that frightens others. “You can choose courage or you can choose comfort but you cannot choose both.”

DO YOU HAVE THE COURAGE TO GO A DIFFERENT WAY? 1. Matthew 2:2-12: 1 Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, 2 saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:2-12, Proverbs 28:1

Denomination: Charismatic

How Badly Do You Want To Get Better? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 31, 2017

If you want to get better, you must recognize your blindness, respond with belief, react with boldness and receive your blessing.

How Badly Do You Want to Get Better? Mark 10:46-52 Rev. Brian Bill April 1-2, 2017 There was a guy in my previous church who would close his eyes at the start of every sermon and keep them closed until the end. When I first noticed him doing this, I became unsettled and insecure. No matter what ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Works Of A Sower

Contributed by George Smith on Jan 9, 2002

A look at how we need to prepare the ground to sow seed.

PARABLES OF THE SOWER (Effects of Preaching Gospels truths) MATTHEW 13:3-8 & 18-23 (Study reference Mark 4:3-8; Luke 8:5-8) Mark8:13-20 ; Luke8:11-15 Intro. WE have work to do but it seem that no one is willing to put there hands to the plow. BUT WE ARE LIKE FARMERS V. 3 And he spake many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Much Time Do You Have Left?

Contributed by Dennis Jones on Feb 15, 2005

Recently I have developed a new urgency about something that I had in the back of my mind. It involves a question that we all have but cannot answer. How much time do I have left? The average lifespan of people throughout the earth today is between 70-

Recently I have developed a new urgency about something that I had in the back of my mind. It involves a question that we all have but cannot answer. How much time do I have left? The average lifespan of people throughout the earth today is between 70-75 years. That is not a morbid thought or ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Unique Assembly Series

Contributed by Steven Angus on May 31, 2006

How Pentecost introduced the Holy Spirit to the Church. First in a series of sermons on the Holy Spirit titled: May I Introduce You to the Holy Spirit.

SERIES: May I Introduce You to THE HOLY SPIRIT A UNIQUE ASSEMBLY Acts 2:1-12 It was the day was Pentecost. It was the time of the year when all good Jews would take part in a glorious time of celebration. Pentecost had been in existence for centuries and was a time when all Jews would come ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

Who Do You Say That I Am? Revised.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 8, 2023

Peter’s confession was not merely the recitation of a creed: it was an expression of an inner belief and conviction which had taken hold of his whole life.

WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM? Revised. Matthew 16:13-20. 1. Jesus asked, “WHO DO MEN SAY THAT I THE SON OF MAN AM?” (Matthew 16:13). Throughout the Gospels our Lord’s favourite name for Himself is: “the Son of man.” It is an expression which is found in Psalm 8:4. It is a title which ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Part 2 - To Listen To The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Feb 7, 2007

Part 2 of our Week of Renewal series looks at hearing from God and doing what He says.

4th Annual Week of Renewal 2007 “Being Doers of His Word” House of Faith www.PS127.org January 20: To listen to the Holy Spirit Pastor Bruce Shields Guest Speaker: WELCOME Format † Open with Prayer † Sermon † Prayer / Response Time † Guest Speaker † Prayer / Response Time TO LISTEN TO THE ...read more

Scripture: John 9:31

Denomination: Bible Church

What The Bible Tells Us Of Is The Natural, Carnal And Spiritual Man.

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 29, 2007

In this sermon out line we see that man lives in a natural body but can live as a natural man or live as a carnal man or can be what God wants all of us to be in our Christian walk and that is a spiritual man. In this outline we look at what the Word says

WHAT THE BIBLE TELLS US OF IS THE NATURAL, CARNAL AND SPIRITUAL MAN. 1 Cor 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. 1 Cor 2:10 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:9-15

Choose New Life

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002

This sermon gives 4 reasons why it is wise to choose to live life God’s way.

January 21, 2001 Deuteronomy 30:11-20 “Choose New Life” INTRODUCTION This morning, I made a choice. I chose to heed the warning of the alarm clock and get out of bed. Then, I chose what clothes to put on for the day. I chose what to eat for breakfast or whether or not to eat breakfast ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

"God's Will”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 19, 2002

June 23, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 7 Jeremiah 20:7-13 Color: Green Title: “God’s Will”

June 23, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 7 Jeremiah 20:7-13 Color: Green Title: “God’s Will” Jeremiah Denounces His Persecutors 7 O LORD, you have enticed me, and I was enticed; you have overpowered me, and you have prevailed. I have become a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Submission To Authority

Contributed by Guy Glass on May 12, 2004

This is a message given for Wed. Night Prayer Meeting, and deals with our responsibility to Authority, and how we handle non-Biblical authority

SUBMISSION TO AUTHORITIES A Biblical Perspective Romans 13:1-7 I THE UNIVERSAL SUBMISSION TO AUTHORITY A The unbeliever has an obligation to submit to authority. B The believer has an obligation to submit to authority. C The authority we are obligated to submit to is BIBLICAL AUTHORITY II THE ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Baptist