Sermons on I Believe:

I Believe In Heaven And Hell

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 14, 2006

What you believe determines how you live.

¡§There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who longed to satisfy his hunger with what fell from the rich man¡¦s table; even the dogs would come and lick his sores. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

I Believe In Christ's Return Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 30, 2006

Ready or Not....He is coming and we should be ready for His appearing. Here is how.

There are many weird things you can hear about the return of Christ and the end of time. This morning I would like to share my beliefs up front, and then cut right to the chase of exposition of what Jesus said about His second coming, the "Parousia". Your pastor is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: United Methodist

I Believe In The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 20, 2005

In the Third Article of the Apostles’ Creed, we boldly proclaim that we believe in the Holy Spirit. What are we saying when we make this claim? What difference does this belief make in our lives?

1 Corinthians 12:1-11 “I Believe In The Holy Spirit” INTRODUCTION The Holy Spirit is probably the least known and understood person of the Trinity. We know that God the Father created all things. In our creeds we say that God is all-knowing, all-powerful, and is present everywhere. We know ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

I Believe In God The Father Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 4, 2005

The Apostles’ Creed has been Christianity’s statement of faith for over 1,600 years. What do we mean when we say these words and how do these beliefs impact our lives today.

Psalm 46:1-11 “I Believe in God Almighty” INITRODUCTION The Apostles’ Creed is one of the oldest statements of faith in the Christian Church. We can find traces of it back to the second century and have record of its use in its present form by 450 AD. This creed expresses what we believe ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

I Believe In Church Camp

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Feb 16, 2007

I have been to church camp scores and scores of weeks for almost fifty years. I know from experience the benefits:

Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Why I Believe in Camp 2 Timothy 3:14-17 Introduction: What is camp? Names for camp Church camp—learn about church Christian service camp—learn about service/ministry Bible Camp—my favorite I have been to camp ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Believe In The Communion Of Saints Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 29, 2005

There are no self made Christians. The Communion of Saints is vital to a Christian’s life.

Hebrews 12:1-3, Acts 2:42-47 “I Believe In the Communion of Saints” INTRODUCTION American society tends to idolize the rugged, self-made individual. We admire their individuality, and their ability to overcome adverse conditions, excel, and achieve their chosen goals. ¨ Donald Trump ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Why I Believe In Healing

Contributed by Matt Krachunis on Apr 29, 2006

A great sermon on healing.

Why I believe in Healing. 1. God has always said that he was a healer Exodus 15:25-26 Exodus 23:25 Deuteronomy 7:15 2 Kings 5 Naaman was healed by God. Psalms 103:3 Heals all your disease *Gods track record is 100% accurate. He has never been wrong. He has ALWAYS did what he said he would do. * ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why I Believe In God

Contributed by Grant Sisson on Sep 8, 2010

There comes a point in everyone's life where we have to take what we've been taught and make it our own. Have we "rightly divided" the Word of Truth?

Why I Believe in God - Grant S. Sisson, MSCP, CI A little old lady was amazed at how nice the young man was next door. Everyday he would help her gather things from her car or help her in her yard. One day the old lady finally asked the young man, "Son, how did you become such a fine young man?" ...read more

Why I Believe In The Rapture

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 27, 2009

Scriptures to back the belief in the rapture

The rapture and the tribulation is an event that will take place sometime in the near future. 1 Thess. 4:13-18-But I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorr as others who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Yes, I Believe In The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 23, 2010

It is NOT intellectually dishonest to believe in the resurrection of the dead. Life is not about how much good we ultimately do, instead it is about a relationship with Jesus.

If any of you have ever owned an electric lawn mower, you know that electric lawn mowers tend to not be very powerful. Electric lawn mowers, as a whole, are underpowered garden tools. I have an electric lawn mower now and it isn’t very powerful, all I can say is that the price seemed right at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Believe In The Virgin Mary

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 13, 2012

What is the significance of the virgin birth.

I believe in the Virgin Mary. That may sound like a strange sermon title for a Protestant, but actually it is quite important. It is important to believe that there was such a person in history, that she was the mother of Christ, and that she was a virgin at the time of his birth. In fact, this ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:22-31

Denomination: Methodist

I Believe In The Communion Of The Saints Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 17, 2012

The benefit and necessity of being a part of the life of the church.

I believe in the communion of the saints. The words sound strange, and you may ask, “Who are the saints?” Are they the ones we see in some churches that are made of plaster standing on little shelves around the walls? Are they the ones whose image people wear around their neck or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Methodist

I Believe In The Forgivenss Of Sins Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 2, 2012

What is forgiveness and who is forgiven?

On September 8, 1974, President Gerald R. Ford granted a full pardon to former President Richard Nixon. From that point on Nixon was legally forgiven. All investigations and indictments were ended. Eight days later Ford granted amnesty to all those who had avoided the draft illegally, as well ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

"I Believe In The Forgiveness Of Sins." Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 2, 2013

I choose to forgive as I have been forgiven.

Have you ever played King of the Hill? That’s the game where you try stay on top of a hill while everyone else attempts to push you off. It’s not a game to play in your Sunday clothes. Nor is it a game for the faint of heart. It’s a game that usually ends in tears and fractured ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:6-11

Denomination: Lutheran

"I Believe God, But...." Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 27, 2014

One really does not believe in God when they put God to a test!

We noted last week from Chapter 5 of 1 Samuel that God caused disease and death among the Philistines because they mocked God using the Ark of the Covenant which held the 10 Commandments. The Philistines thought that their god was stronger than the One and Only God; they tried to figure out a way ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 6:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible