Sermons on Easy Believes:

Believe Series

Contributed by Tim Melton on Mar 1, 2021

At times in life, we need to stop or at least pause and get back to the basics.This sermon series focuses on the “Basics of the Christian Life, Believe, Belong, Abide, and Bear Fruit.“ Today we will begin by focusing on the role of belief in our Christian lives.

At times in life we need to stop or at least pause. Maybe life has become too hurried, busy or stressful. Maybe we have over-committed or made things more complicated than they have to be. Maybe it is the virus, the snowstorm, or balancing work and home. It just becomes too much. This can also ...read more

Scripture: John 6:47, John 3:16, Matthew 16:15-17

Believer Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 3, 2016

Acts 11:26 says that the disciples of Christ were first called “Christians” at Antioch. In fact, “Christian” is just 1 of many names for God's people in the New Testament. This sermon on the 1st and most fundamental name for God's people: “Believer."

Names for the People of God #1—“Believer” Series: Names for God’s People Chuck Sligh April 3, 2016 TEXT: Acts 11:25-26 – “Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul:26 And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Believe It Or Not Series

Contributed by Lanny Carpenter on Sep 1, 2021

First in a series on Unlikely Heroes. Gives three essential characteristics of unlikely heroes.

INTRODUCTION Growing up I had my heroes. I had sports heroes. Basketball players like John Havlicek and Pete Maravich; baseball greats like Johnny Bench and Ken Griffey, Sr.; and football heroes like Larry Csonka and Bob Griese. I had Western heroes like John Wayne, Randolph Scott, Jimmy Stewart, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-12

Denomination: Methodist

Believe Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014

Some will believe, others will never believe

John 12:37-50 Even after Jesus had done all these miraculous signs in their presence, they still would not believe in him. 38 This was to fulfill the word of Isaiah the prophet: "Lord, who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?" 39 For this reason ...read more

Scripture: John 12:37-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believe Series

Contributed by Vini Charles on Dec 14, 2022

Ecclesiastes 7:29 Lo, this only have I found, that God hath made man upright; but they have sought out many inventions.

What does the Garden of Eden tell us about God’s plan? God provided Adam and Eve with everything they needed and every possible pleasure. They just needed to obey God. But what happened? They were tempted to reject His instructions. Instead of believing him, they were tricked by the serpent into ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 4:22, Titus 3:3

Denomination: Methodist

Easy Rider Meets The Messiah In Afghanistan

Contributed by Benjamin Doolittle on Mar 29, 2002

I want to talk about Easy Rider, Advent, and then you and me. Easy Rider. Do you remember the movie? Late 60’s. Peter Fonda - looking all buff and studly in his leather jacket, the one with the American Flag. Dennis Hopper - ragged and wild, scraggl

Easy Rider Meets the Messiah in Afghanistan Isaiah 2:1-5 Romans 13:11-4 Matthew 24:36-44 The Rev. Dr. Benjamin R. Doolittle December 2nd, 2001 - First Sunday of Advent Loving God, we do not know the hour or the place when you shall come. We know only that you come, again and again, you come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-44

Denomination: Methodist

Easy As 1,2,3 (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 23, 2014

Jesus is given us a method or a formula, how to have our prayers answered!

Matthew 7:7-“Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and he who seeks finds, and to him who knocks it will be opened. Lets look at the steps that Jesus gives, that should be involved in our prayer ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Easy Way To Love Your Neighbor Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 14, 2020

The story of the Samaritan and his compassion is instructive for us to consider how we treat our neighbors.

LOVE THY NEIGHBOR: Loving your neighbor is not difficult as long as you get to define “neighbor.” - Luke 10:29. - We often define “neighbor” as those we like and who like us back. People like us who we are comfortable around. - Further, we define “love” cheaply: liking a post, offering a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Three C's Of Salvation - Part 1 Conviction Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 15, 2003

Easy believism has permeated our churches. We moved away from talking about three C’s of salvation in an attempt to avoid negativity. True Biblical salvation consists of conviction, confession, and conversion.

THE THREE C’S OF SALVATION PART I – CONVICTION JOHN 16:7-14 INTRODUCTION: In the late 1940’s and early 1950’s a shift in preaching and evangelism took place that has caused a crisis in Christianity. What has been termed as "easy believism" permeated our churches. We moved away from talking about ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Three C's Of Salvation - Part 2 Confession Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 15, 2003

Easy believism has permeated our churches. We moved away from talking about three C’s of salvation in an attempt to avoid negativity. True Biblical salvation consists of conviction, confession, and conversion.

THE THREE C’S OF SALVATION PART 2 - CONFESSION Romans 10:8-13 INTRODUCTION: We have stated that the biblical formula for salvation is conviction plus confession plus conversion equals salvation. Simply put the design of true salvation consists of conviction leading to confession followed by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Uncommitted Believers Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 21, 2005

Explores the superficial belief many had concerning Jesus--His interaction with them--and their ultimate response.

Uncommitted Believers Fortifying the Foundations # 21 John 8:30-59 11-23-03 Intro In John 8 Jesus has been teaching at the temple court. That teaching was interrupted by a challenge from the Pharisees in verse 13 and the crowd listened attentively as Jesus answered their defiance. We ...read more

Scripture: John 8:30-59

Denomination: Charismatic

The Believer’s Precious Possessions

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Nov 14, 2010

When we think of something precious, we think of something that is to be cherished and watched jealously. As believers, there are some things which we possess that are truly precious.

Intro: When we think of something precious, we think of something that is to be cherished and watched jealously. (Give examples) As believers, there are some things which we possess that are truly precious. All the material wealth that we esteem will one day perish. All the people we count to be so ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: *other

After The But, Believe

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 28, 2019

Jesus said we needed to believe, but what is it we need to believe?

With one word everything changes, I love you. . . but, You’re healthy. . . but, I would. . . but It’s only a small word, it only has three letters however that one word is the hinge that swings a statement in another direction. For example, Jeffrey Fry wrote “Integrity is not everything, but it ...read more

Scripture: John 3:18, Mark 16:15-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

After The But, Believe

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 28, 2019

Everybody believes something but what are the essentials we are to believe about Jesus?

After the But, Believe With one word everything changes, I love you. . . but, I would. . . but, You’re healthy. . . but. It’s only a small word, it only has three letters however that one word is the hinge that swings a statement in another direction. For example, Jeffrey Fry wrote “Integrity ...read more

Scripture: John 3:18, Mark 16:15-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Believe God

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 23, 2016

Storms of life come to all of us. They are unavoidable and unpreventable. In those times, faith is essential. The enemy would have us believe all hope is lost. God has promised we will make it through. We must choose whom we believe.

I Believe God Acts 27: 20-25 Our text today deals with a difficult season in the life of Paul. He is on a journey, headed toward Rome to stand before his accusers in a court of law. Sensing the grave danger in proceeding at the present time, Paul urged those onboard with him to delay their travel ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:20-25, Acts 27:20

Denomination: Baptist