Sermons on ineffective believer: showing 61-75 of 159,055

Does Everyone Who Believes Believe? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 11, 2008

True faith seeks glory from God.

Scripture Introduction “Seeing is believing,” or is it? Is “seeing, believing,” or is “believing, seeing”? A group of men stand meters from Jesus; they believe he is there; they know he exists; they see his miracles. Yet he says that they do not believe. Earlier we read James’ indictment of ...read more

Scripture: John 5:30-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Biblical Views Of A Believer’s Death

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 14, 2011

In the story of Stephen, we get three essential views of a believer’s death: 1. The view from those in the grip of grief. 2. The view from the Lord of life. 3. The view from those gone home to Heaven.

Biblical Views of a Believer’s Death Acts 7:54-8:2 Sermon by Rick Crandall Originally preached at McClendon Baptist Church - May 29, 2002 *Updated May 14, 2011 for a grieving family. *The death of a loved one: It’s one of the hardest things we ever have to go through in life. Most of us have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Individual Believer’s Former State

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 17, 2017

The intention of the apostle in this short section is to show the exceeding sinfulness of sin, and to express the sad estate and condition of man by nature, and to magnify the riches of the grace of God, and represent the exceeding greatness of His power.

By: Tom Lowe Title: The Individual Believer’s Former State (2:1-3) Ephesians 2:1-3 (KJV) 1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Individual Believer’s Former State Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 11, 2018

Paul turns suddenly to his readers and declares that, like Christ, they once were dead, and in Ephesians 2:2-3 he proves this. The intention of the apostle in this short section is to show the exceeding sinfulness of sin, and to express the sad estate an

The Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 2/27/17 Lesson 7: The Individual Believer’s Former State (2:1-3) Ephesians 2:1-3 (KJV) 1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

If You Believe In Angels, Believe In Demons. Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 17, 2019

The Old and New Testaments contain many references to demons and to Satan. If you believe in God, believe in Satan. If you believe in Angels, believe in demons. If you believe in Heaven, believe in Hell.

Tom Lowe 6/25/19 If You Believe In Angels, Believe In Demons. Introduction The Old and New Testaments contain many references to demons and to Satan. If you believe in God, believe in Satan. If you believe in Angels, believe in demons. If you believe in Heaven, believe in Hell. This ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Believer’s Judgement Part 1

Contributed by Grant Adams on Dec 22, 2020

There are seven major judgments in the Bible, and all seven of these judgments can be placed in time and in location in the Bible.

1. The judgment of sin a. Our sin was judged in Christ. The time was 30 A.D. the place was Calvary. Their Jesus was judged for our sin. b. 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Peter 2:24 2. The judgement of self a. In time it takes place during the church age. 1 Corinthians 11:31. A Christian self-judgment. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:10-12, 2 Corinthians 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Believer’s Judgement Part 2

Contributed by Grant Adams on Dec 22, 2020

I want to approach this message concerning the believer’s judgement with several questions. Let me say, it will be our works, the deeds done in the body, not a judgement of self.

I. When is the Believer’s Judgement? 1. When does it take place? 2. From the time of the rapture, until the new Heaven and new Earth. Explain the events, use book. When will it take place? a. I believe there will be two phases to Christ’s second coming. Revelation 22:12 b. The rapture of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17, 2 Corinthians 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Believer’s Security In A Dangerous World

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Dec 2, 2021

The believer’s security may be experienced by those who abide under God’s protection. Protection is promised because protection will be need.

Sermon – The Believer’s Security in a Dangerous World Ps 91:1 He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. 2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust. 3 Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16, Psalm 34:19

Denomination: Methodist

"Have A Believer’s Eye For Blessings”

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 21, 2022

In our sermon today we will hear our Savior say that those who are poor, hungry, weeping, and persecuted are blessed. We need him to open our eyes to see how that can be so!

The prophet Elisha was a wanted man. The king of Aram (a nation to the northeast of the Holy Land) was at war with Israel. Aram is also called Syria and it was pretty much in the same area as modern-day Syria. But Elisha was frustrating all of his battle plans. Through God’s power ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Believe In Yourself Vs Believe In God Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 25, 2024

Trust Jesus amidst of all the storms of life.

Many people think that having faith in God means abandoning our own strength and abilities, but I say to you that having faith in God means trusting in the strength and abilities He has given you. In Psalm 138:8, it says "The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O God, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:8, Proverbs 3:5-6

Identifying A Believer

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

The Bible says in Acts 5:14, "And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women.

The Bible says in Acts 5:14, "And believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women." Spiritually speaking, what is a believer? Webster's Christian Dictionary says it is-"One who receives the Gospel as unfolding the true way of salvation and Christ as His Savior." That is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:14

Maturation Of Believers Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

For a church to be effective, there must be the ongoing maturation of believers.

Maturation of Believers Acts 11:25-26; Selected Scriptures I. Antioch (Acts 11:25-26) A. After growth came discipleship B. Discipleship is an ongoing process (1 year) C. Believers were 1st called Christians after the 1 year of teaching D. Antioch believers shared ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:25-26, Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Walk Of The Believer

Contributed by Ted Palaroan on Jan 17, 2003

Unity, Harmony, Purity, Victory

THE WALK OF THE BELIEVER By Pastor Ted Palaroan Ephesians 4:1-3 As we enter Chapter 4 of Ephesians we enter the last half of the book. Ephesians is a beautiful example of the way the apostle Paul always maintained a balance between doctrine and duty. The first three chapters of Ephesians have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believers Or Belongers? Series

Contributed by George Alves on Jan 27, 2003

Many in Canada are saying yes to God but no to the church. This sermon address why we NEED to belong. Statics presented, issues of loneliness discussed. Reasons why people avoid church share and God’s design explained. The Church, God designed, God o

FORMED FOR GOD’S FAMILY (title borrow from Rick Warren’s Purpose Driven Church and Purpose Driven Life) One day a little boy was asked by his pastor if he knew why they always served coffee after the sermon. Little boy responded, "I think I know. Is it’s to get the people awake before they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:31, Ephesians 1:5

Denomination: Brethren

Seeing Is Believing Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Feb 2, 2003

4th in the series "Conversations with Jesus." The royal official’s faith grows as a resuslt of his time with Jesus.

If I told you there’s a city called Paris and it has this thing called the Eiffel Tower would you believe me? Why? Because you believe the testimony of those who have been there, 5.5 million of whom have posted pictures of themselves in front of the thing on their personal web sites. Now, what ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Assembly Of God