Sermons on Equipping Believers:

Amazing Grace For Backsliding Believers

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 1, 2021

The LORD also hath put away thy sin - 2 Samuel 12:13.

AMAZING GRACE FOR BACKSLIDING BELIEVERS. 2 Samuel 11:26-27, 2 Samuel 12:1-15. It is not my purpose at this time to go into all the sordid details of David’s sin with Bathsheba, and his subsequent conspiracy to murder her husband. All this is explicit in chapters 11 and 12 of second Samuel. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:26-27, 2 Samuel 12:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What You Believe Is Important! Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Jun 20, 2023

Paul was always interested in what people believed. What you believe determines how you live, what you do and what you can receive. Spirit-filled Christians live different from culture, customs, and surroundings. They live as lights in a dark world.

Sermon – What You Believe Is Important! Scripture Acts 19:1-7 “While Apollos was in Corinth, Paul traveled through the interior regions until he reached Ephesus, on the coast, where he found several believers. 2 “Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” he asked them. “No,” they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7, Joel 2:28-29, John 1:12, Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:18-20, John 7:37-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

See My Scars And Believe

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 16, 2019

John 20:24-30

SCARS - See My Scars and Believe (Easter Sunday) April 21, 2019 John 20:24-30 (p. 757) Introduction: One of my favorite movie scenes is from the movie Jaws…you remember the one where Brody, Quint and Hooper go out to try and kill this gigantic white shark who’s been ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeing (Or Not Seeing) Is Believing

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 25, 2019

we have faith, either by seeing Jesus or can find faith by believing what we cannot see

Today’s scripture is the basis for the introduction of Doubting Thomas. . . a term that has been used in both the sacred and secular world since the time of the earliest Christians. But maybe he should be a called 'Searching Thomas' as well as 'Doubting Thomas'. Let’s set the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal

The Believer’s Freedom

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 21, 2016

The believer’s freedom - 1 Corinthians chapter 10 verse 21 to chapter 11 verse 1 - sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON BODY: (A). Principles to Apply: Principle #1: Edification is more important than our personal gratification (vs 23): Principle #2: Freedom expresses itself in serving other people. (vs 24): Principle #3: Liberty will triumph over legalism (vs 25-27): Principle #4: Self-sacrifice wins ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Fear Not, Just Believe Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 1, 2019

This series looks at the various "Fear Nots" in the Christmas story. It begins with Garbriel's admonintion to Zechariah to not be afraid.

Fear and Christmas aren’t words that I would think go together. Maybe Halloween and Fear, or birthdays and fear. But Christmas and fear? I mean, really what is there to fear about Christmas? Well, according to those in the know there is plenty to fear about Christmas. If you are selaphobic, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Last Three Assurances For The Believer Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Sep 9, 2016

Sermon series on 1 John

Series: 1 John Week: 25 Passage: 1 John 5:18-21 Title: The Last Three Assurances for the Believer Focus: Assurance INTRODUCTION: When it comes to assurance in salvation, it has been said that there are three groups of people: 1. Those who are secure but not sure: These are people who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Did Abraham Believe? Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Sep 20, 2016

Abraham received righteousness on account of what he believed; What was is that Abraham believed? Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac is a picture of what Christians believe the Gospel.

Genesis: What Did Abraham Believe? Genesis 22:1-19 We are going to take some time to look at scarlet threads of the Gospel message which are woven throughout the Old Testament. The book of Genesis is the book of beginnings, In the beginning, God created the earth and all that is in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Why Believe In Christ's Resurrection?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 10, 2016

Why we believe in Christ's resurrection

A. HISTORY: CREDIBLE OBSERVERS AND A RELIABLE RECORD B. WHY WE BELIEVE IN CHRIST’S RESURRECTION 1. The tomb was empty. “They (the women) found the stone rolled away . . . and found not the body of the Lord Jesus Christ” (Luke 24:2-3). The angel said, “He is not here: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Believe In Jesus

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 22, 2016

This is a basic defense and explanation of why a person should put their faith in Jesus and why they should believe that He is the Lord.

Introduction: A. Paul Harvey told about a 3-year-old boy who went to the grocery store with his mother. 1. Before they entered the grocery store she said to him, “Now you’re not going to get any chocolate chip cookies, so don’t even ask.” 2. She put him in the cart and he ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Work Of Faith: Believing In Jesus Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2023

Believing in Jesus is not just an intellectual exercise; it's a life-altering decision. It's the one work that God desires from us, and it leads to a life filled with the fruit of the Spirit. Let us live lives that reflect our unwavering trust in the One God has sent.

The Work of Faith: Believing in Jesus Introduction: Welcome the congregation warmly and introduce the key verse: John 6:29 (NLT) - "Jesus told them, 'This is the only work God wants from you: Believe in the one he has sent.'" Set the stage by explaining the context of this ...read more

Scripture: John 6:29, James 2:19, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do Not Be Afraid, Just Believe

Contributed by Rolando, Jr Pama on Sep 8, 2023

Overhearing what they said, Jesus told him, “Don’t be afraid; just believe.”

1. NEVER LISTEN TO NEGATIVE REPORTS. Mark 5:35 35While Jesus was still speaking, some people came from the house of Jairus, the synagogue leader. “Your daughter is dead,” they said. “Why bother the teacher anymore?” Exposure to bad news increases stress Mark 5:36 36Overhearing what they said, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Yes, Lord, I Believe

Contributed by Larry Grant on Sep 24, 2023

We do not fear death and we can enjoy an abundant and full life if we only believe that Jesus is the Resurrection and the Life. Jesus not only promises resurrection and eternal life but in fact He is the Resurrection and the Life.

John 11:20-32 (NKJV) "Yes, Lord, I Believe" September 24, 2023 Following these verses John tells us that Jesus groans in His spirit and then “Jesus wept.” John's Gospel is filled with many vivid portraits of the Lord Jesus Christ. Each one is a masterpiece of His greatness and His ...read more

Scripture: John 11:20-32

Denomination: Baptist

When A Faithful Believer Dies Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Oct 2, 2023

Funeral for a faithful Christian, widow age 89.

Funeral message for Helen Helen died, age 89. She lived in Texas and was a member of the church and the Sunday School class. She was preceded in death by her husband, who was a farmer. Today we remember the life of a faithful Christian. Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:20, 1 Corinthians 15:55, Revelation 21:4, 1 Thessalonians 4:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

In A Little While: Only Believe

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 4, 2023

I have some good news: THAT BAD NEWS DOES NOT HAVE TO DOMINANT. The imperative command is clear: ONLY BELIEVE!

IN A LITTLE WHILE: ONLY BELIEVE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube: Wade Hughes) BIRDS… I love nature. I love to watch and listen to nature. Some of my favorite animals are BIRDS. I love to feed, watch and listen to birds. I came out of prayer time at church. I might have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:36, Hebrews 11:1, John 10:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God