Sermons on Hedge Around Believers:

Praise In The Life Of The Believer Series

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002

Praise is a mighty weapon of warfare in the life of the believer, when we learn how to excercise ourselves in praise regardless of our emotions we have taken a big step toward consistent victorious living.

Ps 150:6 Let everything that hath breath praise ye the Lord. Make the choice to rejoice, Ps.9:2 I will be glad and rejoice in thee: I will sing praise to thy name, O thou most high. Ps.34:1 I will bless the Lord at all times, his praise shall continually be in my mouth, my soul shall make her ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:6, Psalm 9:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Believers Attitude Of Gratitude Series

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002

Thankfulness is like a magnet it draws Gods attention to us, and it brings good things to us. One of the saddest things that can happen to a christian is to lose their thankful heart.

1 Thess. 5:18 In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. 2 Tim 3:1-5 (Un thankful) Having a form of Godliness but denying the power thereof, ( We are surrounded today by a spiritual atmosphere of un thankfulness. Lu. 17:11-19 One (Of ten lepers) with a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18, Psalm 100:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Believers Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002

No believer is prepared for spiritual warfare who does not understand their position of righteousness through their identification with Jesus Christ.

Righteousness is imperative to spiritual warfare Righteousness is represented by the breastplate because the breastplate covers the vital organs of the body, (Thus righteousness protects the soul and the conscience of the Christian. If Satan can strip the child of God of his sense of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:17, Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Believe In The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 20, 2003

1. The resurrection of Christ is more than a story. 2. It is the core doctrine of the Christian faith. 3. It is the distinguishing mark of Christianity.

In one of the great novels by George MacDonald, a Scottish writer from the 1800’s, an agnostic questions a young clergyman and asks, “Tell me honestly, do you really believe one word of all that? Did you ever notice how these Christian people, who profess to believe that their great man has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:3-20

Denomination: Methodist

Ask, Believe, And Receive

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jul 28, 2003

What does the Bible teach about the promises of God and faith in those promises.

Ask, Believe, and Receive Mark 11:  22 So Jesus answered and said to them, "Have faith in God.  23 "For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ’Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 1:11-12, Mark 11:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

"The Believer's Desire"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Aug 9, 2002

This message deals with both good and bad desires that plague mankind. It reveals that when we have the right desires, we will live the right kind of life.

"The Believer’s Desire" Text: Psalm 73:25-26 Intoduction- DESIRES!!! We all have them. Sometimes they are good, and sometimes they are bad. Scripturally we could say that unfulfilled desires are the source of all of the evil that exists in our world today. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Believe?

Contributed by Will Cornwell on Aug 22, 2002

Are you a believer or do you just "believe"

God’s word for this evening is quite possibly one of the most well known bible verses in America today. It seems as though both churched and un-churched people alike are familiar with it and this evening we are going to take a closer look at it and hopefully deal with some of the mislead ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Warning And Will For Believers Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch6

GOD’S WARNING AND GOD’S WILL FOR BELIEVERS Matthew 6 v. 19 - 34 God’s warning to believers.v 19 - 32 God’s will for believers. v. 33 - 34 v. 33 "seek ye first the kingdom of God." God’s warning against:- 1. Trust in riches v. 19 "lay not up" or heap not up treasures upon earth. (a) negatively ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Holiness

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

The Holy Spirit And Believers

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

A message on the role of the Holy Spirit in the life of the believer

THE HOLY SPIRIT AND BELIEVERS John 16:7-14 INTRO: We have been studying the Holy Spirit. We have seen the person of the Holy Spirit, and the Holy Spirit and unbelievers. Today, lets look at the role of the Holy Spirit and believers. What does the Holy Spirit do for the believer? There are several ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Church's Responsibility To The Believer

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 28, 2004

The local New Testament church has an obligation to every part of the body of Christ. There is no part of the body that is not important and vital. The church has a responsibility to each and every member, to every believer who enters its fellowship.

THE CHURCH’S RESPONSIBILITY TO THE BELIEVER ACTS 2:41-47 Introduction: We have addressed the Christians responsibility to the local church. The local New Testament church has an obligation to every part of the body of Christ. There is no part of the body that is not important and vital. The church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

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

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