Sermons on Equipping Believers:

Promises For Believers Only Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Aug 27, 2001

Belivers must stop making excuses for lives of spiritual weakness and use God’s power for living by laying down their weaknesses and exchanging them for His strengths

And the men of Bethshemesh said, Who is able to stand before this holy LORD God ? 1 Samuel 6:20 Many things had to take place to make the people of Bethshemesh realize that God deserved special attention. Some believers today show God by their actions that they have better things to do than ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Believing The Best In Others Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 4, 2002

We often overlook the life of Joseph in the birth story of Jesus and in doing so miss valuable life lessons

Believing the Best in Others Each year we hear the Christmas story, how Jesus was born of a virgin, in a stable, in Bethlehem during the time of a Roman census. In the midst of our celebration we have images of Mary and baby Jesus while we push to the back Mary’s husband Joseph. Not much ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Believer And God's Word

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Oct 25, 2002

This sermon looks at seven things about the word of God and it relationship to the beliver.

“The Believer and God’s Word” Text: Ephesians 6:10-20. Intro: This morning we want to focus on verse 17 of our passage and in particular the latter part of the verse which exhorts us to - “…take …the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:” The word of God is one of the spiritual weapons ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Believe Again Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Mar 12, 2003

Mary Magdalene’s grief turns to joy when she meets the resurrected Jesus. Jesus calls our name into our grief as well.

Dare to Believe Again – “Up From The Grave: Lent Series” John 20:10-18 March 8/9, 2003 Intro: All of us have had “decisive moments” in our lives – moments which change the direction of our life in a decisive way. They are moments etched in our memories, ones we’ll never forget. Some are ...read more

Scripture: John 20:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Pitfalls Of A Mature Believer Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 18, 2003

As we grow in Christ we realize just how much freedom we have in Him. But what about the immature believer - what do we do with our freedom if it causes our brother or sister to stumble or be distressed?

For an audio copy of this message, go to: www.LivingWatersWeb.com Paul the Apostle wrote these words: (1 Corinthians 13:11) When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me. What was it like for you when ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Believing Without Seeing Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 21, 2003

John writes his Gospel for the future generations of Christians.

Sermon for 2 Easter Yr B, 27/04/2003 Based on Jn 20:19-31 Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat, Alberta By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson The coach for a little league team had not yet learned the names of all his players, so he called them by the numbers on their uniforms. When he yelled, “Number ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

You Are Not Going To Believe This

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Apr 21, 2003

Easter Sunday: You are not going to believe this... The Resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ - the ’biggest’ You are not going to believe this event ever!

“You’re not going to believe this.” When you hear those words, stand by - something big is going to follow. We were living in Virginia Beach, VA. I was still in the Navy and we had purchased our very first home. It was small, but it was cozy and it was on a corner lot on Tiffany Lane – even the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Beautiful Believer's Baptism Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

A Biblical look at what baptism is and is not: It’s a SYMBOL, NOT A SACRAMENT--FOR BELIEVERS, NOT FOR BABIES--by PLUNGING UNDER, not POURING ON--for SUBMISSION, NOT FOR SALVATION. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, & PowerPoint Presentation.

Beautiful Believer’s Baptism Acts 8:35-39 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Baptism.html I’m not saying baptism is for beautiful believers only! (how would you explain Gary?) But it’s a beautiful picture of what happened in the heart of one who trusted Christ as Savior. The most wonderful thing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:35-39

Denomination: Baptist

Believer's New Confidence Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005

Do you have the confidence in Jesus Christ today, that in any situation "All is well, all is well, with my soul". We should and let us look to our word today for direction.

Believer’s New Confidence What is involved Whom it involves If there ever has been a time for our confidence to be shaken, now might be such a time. With the War in Iraq and Afghanistan and our daily loss of troops, the prison incidents and the news media’s negative aspect of coverage one might ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Believer's New Destiny Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005

Our destiny is secure in Christ and we shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever. What a glorious destiny awaits you Christian.

Our New Destiny Summary Steps Italian Proverb Destiny is determined not by chances but by choices. Once the game is over, the king and the pawn go back into the same box. Source unknown Summary For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Believing That Does Not Save

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 1, 2005

The apostle John exposes the myth that all believing is not the same and that all believing does not save.

“BELIEVING THAT DOES NOT SAVE” JOHN 2:23-25; 8:30-31; 12:42-43 1. Believing that does not save is believing that does not COMMIT. (2:23-25) Deuteronomy 31:21; Joshua 22:22; 1 Samuel 16:7; 2 Chronicles 6:30; Jeremiah 17:9-10; Matthew 10:16-17; John 6:64; 7:30-32; Acts 8:12-13, 18-23; Hebrews ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Believing Is Not Enough Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

Believing and belonging must go together for a growing effective Christian life.

When “Believing” Isn’t Enough Matthew 7:13-28 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Frank could be your next-door neighbor. He’s a decent hardworking guy. He doesn’t have any glaring faults as far as you know. Of course, his wife might ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's Not Enough To Believe

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Apr 7, 2004

Who were the first witnesses to the resurrection? Not the women or the apostles, but the guards at the door! And yet, it didn’t change their lives at all. How many here believe in the resurrection, but it hasn’t changed your life at all?

I think one of the most fascinating careers one could have would be that of the major television or newspaper reporter. To live a life of someone like Walter Cronkitt would be a fascinating life. To witness history unfold. To be a witness of the Normandy Invasion. To be a witness to Pearl ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Believe In God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 7, 2004

The Apostles’ Creed begins with an affirmation of faith in God. This sermon shows that faith in God comprises knowledge of God, acknowledgement of God, and dependence upon God.

Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means to believe in God. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Believer's New Position Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 18, 2004

Explore your "New Position" in Christ for those who have just or have for some time called upon the name of Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

Believer’s New Position Position in the Son of God Position in the Law of God NCBC, 4/4/04, Romans 8:1-8 When a person becomes a Christian, he usually undergoes some radical life changes, especially if he has had an immoral background. Through the first steps of spiritual growth and self-denial, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-8

Denomination: Baptist