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Elizabeth In Invited To Believe Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 21, 2015

God works through us IF we live for Him ... there really is a cause and effect here. We must declare His glory to everyone we come across, no matter what and if we really want others to see Christ this season - we will invite them openly and honestly.

Elizabeth is invited to believe Luke 1:39-56 Introduction - Advent is a wonderful time of year for all Christians to celebrate -- However, there is something that gets lost in the hustle/bustle of the holiday -- APP: It is the love we should show others for the God that we serve every day - ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:39-56

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eternal Security Of The Believer

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jan 6, 2016

A two-message study on key verses that support the doctrine of the eternal security of the saint.

Eternal Security of the Believer Chuck Sligh January 6, 2016 TEXT: 1 Corinthians 1:8-9 – “Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. 9 God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

When A Believer Backslides

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 14, 2016

To show that GOD shows His wrath on people who turned their backs on Him.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you aware of GOD's kindness and goodness to you? Yes. Acts 14:17 Acts 14:17 (Amplified Bible) Yet He did not neglect to leave some witness of Himself, for He did you good and [showed you] kindness and gave you rains from heaven and fruitful seasons, satisfying your hearts with ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:20, Deuteronomy 29:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You A True Believer?

Contributed by James Ledbetter on Feb 27, 2016

These are the signs That follow them that believe

SCRIPTURE Mark 16:15-20 15: And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. 16: He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 17: And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20

Denomination: Apostolic

Why We Believe

Contributed by Chuck Gohn on Jul 20, 2022

This sermon was originally designed to be an Easter sermon, but it can be preached on any Sunday to support some of the main reasons for believing in Christ and Christianity.

How many of you like to watch the evening news? Debbie told me that the evening news is for old people. I look forward to the news. I get my ice cream and watch the NBC News every night. I really look forward to it. She says kids don’t watch the news that much anymore. I thought I would ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24, John 1:12, Ephesians 1:18

Denomination: Christian Church

I Believe In Footwashing

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 24, 2014

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I Believe in Footwashing John 13:1-14 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/footwashing.html Jesus does an object lesson. It's a visual expression of a spiritual truth. A lesson in Humility 1. The Lord's example. Consider the culture of that day. When someone visited your house, it was customary to ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Believing, Belonging, And Contributing Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 6, 2014

Foreigners in a Foreign Land Believing, Belonging, and Contributing

Foreigners in a Foreign Land Believing, Belonging, and Contributing 1 Peter 2:4-10 David Taylor We are finishing our first mini series in 1 Peter, “Foreigners in a Foreign Land” (1.1-2.10) with todays message, Believing, Belonging, and Contributing. We have had a significant ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ahab: The Borderline Believer

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 13, 2014

A Borderline Believer is one who lives either on the border of believing or below it. The tale-tell sign of a borderline believer is that they never get very far into Christianity; they always linger near the border. Ahab was one; Are You?

AHAB: THE BORDERLINE BELIEVER INTRODUCTION A. POLICE HUMOR 1. On a rural road a state trooper pulled this farmer over and said: "Sir, do you realize your wife fell out of the car several miles back?" To which the farmer replied: "Thank God, I thought I had gone deaf!" 2. COP: "When I saw you ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Believe In Holy Living

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 20, 2014

Because God is Holy, we must hold onto His gift of holiness which he gave us through His Son Jesus Christ. We must perceive it and understand what it is then believe on it and receive it! Once we have it we need to make sure that we hold onto it.

Illustration: Give out the gifts to the staff before preaching. Make a big deal about then 5-10 minutes into sermon have them come back to the front at different times and say they don’t want my gift and throw it at me. This illustration is what some people do with the gift of holiness that ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believe 25 - Hope Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 9, 2015

Looking at the Fruit of the Spirit of Hope!

Believe 25: Hope May 10, 2015 Have you ever lost hope? Have you ever felt a situation was hopeless? Whatever it was, whatever the moment was . . . Maybe it was about life and death. Maybe it was about a vital relationship, a close friend, a marriage, a child, a parent. Maybe it had to do ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Believe 26 - Paitence Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 9, 2015

Looking at the Fruit of the Spirit of Patience

Believe 26 — Patience May 17, 2015 Friday is my day to finish writing my sermon. I often go out for coffee and a bagel, put on headphones and start writing. This past Friday, I went to see a member of the church who was in the hospital near Castleton Mall. No, I didn’t shop. But I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Believe 28 - Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 9, 2015

Looking at the Fruit of the Spirit of Faithfulness

Believe 28 - Faithfulness May 31, 2015 Let me ask you . . . what’s in a name? Sometimes we hear names of kids, and we wonder what were the parents thinking about! How could they name their kids that?! When we have children we consider all the possible names, maybe make a list and come up ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Believe 29 - Gentleness Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 9, 2015

Looking at the Fruit of the Spirit of Gentleness

Believe 29 ~ Gentleness June 7, 2015 Fragile: Handle with Care – How often have these words been put on a shipment to protect the package. When we moved here, the movers told us if our dishes broke they were not responsible because they didn’t pack them. Have you ever packed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Believe 30 - Humility Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 14, 2015

The Final week of our Believe series looks at Humility

Believe 30: Humility Philippians 2 June 14, 2015 Have you ever had to deal with parents who are nonstop braggers about their kids. They tell you the child potty trained themselves at 6 months old. They slept through the night after the first night home. They are in the advanced nursery school ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

When Believers Fall Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Jun 28, 2015

Simon the Sorcerer, contrary to many theologian's views, was a true believer. But being immature, he was seduced to go back to the old ways of thinking. It took a truth-telling believer (Peter) to set him straight and tell him the path to forgiveness.

When Believers Fall Acts Series Chuck Sligh June 28, 2015 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon upon request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to Acts 8. INTRODUCTION Illus.– I remember when I first came to Christ. I had decided to follow ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-24

Denomination: Baptist