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  • Chuck Sligh avatar

    Believer Series

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 3, 2016
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    Acts 11:26 says that the disciples of Christ were first called “Christians” at Antioch. In fact, “Christian” is just 1 of many names for God's people in the New Testament. This sermon on the 1st and most fundamental name for God's people: “Believer."

    Names for the People of God #1—“Believer” Series: Names for God’s People Chuck Sligh April 3, 2016 TEXT: Acts 11:25-26 – “Then departed Barnabas to Tarsus, for to seek Saul:26 And when he had found him, he brought him unto Antioch. And it came to pass, that a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believe PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 31, 2024
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    Explores the boundless love of God, urging believers to truly know and experience it, and to become channels of this love to others.

    Welcome, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a blessing to gather once again in this house of worship, a sanctuary where we come together to seek God's wisdom, to find solace in His presence, and to celebrate His boundless love. Today, we find ourselves drawn to an extraordinary passage ...read more

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    Believe

    Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Oct 18, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
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    The willful unbelief of the Pharisees disturbed the Lord to the depths of His spirit.

    THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: People refuse to believe that which they don’t want to believe, in spite of evidence. When explorers first went to Australia they found a mammal which laid eggs; spent some time in water, some on land; had a broad, flat tail, webbed feet, and a bill similar to a duck. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    For The Believers

    Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 31, 2013
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    I. EXORDIUM: Are you content just to be a believer? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to work hard to become a disciple. IV. TEXT: John 8:31-32 (Amplified Bible) So Jesus said to those Jews who h

    I. EXORDIUM: Are you content just to be a believer? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to work hard to become a disciple. IV. TEXT: John 8:31-32 (Amplified Bible) So Jesus said to those Jews who had believed in Him, If you abide in My word [hold fast to ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Believing

    Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 8, 2010
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    This message discusses believing without seeing.

    Scripture Reading: John 20:19-31 Message: “Believing” Text: “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” (John 20:29). Would you agree that it is rather easy to believe an event happened if you actually observed it through your very own eyes? For example, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Believe It Or Not

    Contributed by Hans Krause on Oct 14, 2018
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    "No one ever spoke the way this man does." That was the assessment of the temple guardians who had been sent out to arrest Jesus. His speech left a lasting mark on their minds and hearts. What was it in Jesus' speech that transformed these men?

    [Sermon preached on 7 October 2018, 21st Sunday after Pentecost / 3rd year, ELCF Lectionary] I am sure you must have heard the term “fake news” a good deal lately. As long as mankind has lived on this planet, people have been manipulating information in order to misguide others for their own ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Believing PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023
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    This sermon explores trusting in God, understanding His ways, and maintaining faith beyond our circumstances, as illustrated in Luke 7:18-35. Key

    Good morning, family! I am so thrilled to be standing here with you today, ready to dive into the Word of God. We're like miners, aren't we? Ready to dig into the rich soil of the Bible, eager to discover the gems of wisdom and truth that God has buried there for us. And today, we're going to be ...read more

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    Believe Series

    Contributed by Ken Sowers on Mar 18, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,792 views

    Some will believe, others will never believe

    John 12:37-50 Even after Jesus had done all these miraculous signs in their presence, they still would not believe in him. 38 This was to fulfill the word of Isaiah the prophet: "Lord, who has believed our message and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?" 39 For this reason ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    They Believed Series

    Contributed by Ralph Jenkins on May 16, 2013
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     | 10,075 views

    the begining of a series on the book Acts and the Spirit-filled life.

    THEY BELIEVED The Book of Acts The book of Acts is the most powerful book ever written concerning the Church of Jesus Christ. In it we read of the acts of Christ or the continuing acts of Christ, the continuing acts of the Holy Spirit, the continuing acts of the Apostles, indeed, the continuing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believe It Or Not

    Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 19, 2007
     | 4,918 views

    Do you believe that He can save you from that bad habit, or that bad situation? Martha did and she voiced that belief.

    Believe it or not. John 11:21-27 Introduction Last week I mentioned the term, “Cafeteria Christianity.” A religion where people walk into church and pick and choose what they believe may benefit them, rather than what will benefit the body of Christ. I remember in Hawaii, a young couple coming ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    But Believe PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 2, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 805 views

    This sermon encourages believers to strengthen their faith, bear burdens bravely, and grow in belief, even when they cannot see God's work directly.

    Good morning, my dear friends. It's another beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we are here, gathered together, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are here to break the bread of life, to drink from the well of wisdom, to be nourished and refreshed by the Word of God. Our focus today ...read more

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  • Leighton (Lee) Vary avatar

    Why Baptism Series

    Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 31, 2016
     | 5,529 views

    The two fold commission of Christ to His disciples. Evangelize and Baptize.

    Introduction A. Lets begin by reading Matthew 28:16 - 20 Matthew 28:16-20 (NKJV) Then the eleven disciples went away into Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had appointed for them. {17} When they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some doubted. {18} And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    The Will To Believe

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 25, 2011
    based on 8 ratings
     | 16,333 views

    Faith is a decision, and a more reasonable decision than unbelief.

    I have always been amazed that some astronomers gazing into the vast universe find it impossible to believe in God. After all, they more than anyone else understand the vastness of space and the intricate balance that keeps it all in place. Likewise, I never could understand why scientists ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Colin Coombs avatar

    The Believer

    Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 20, 2005
    based on 6 ratings
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    The Believers Purpose; Prospect; and Peace as seen in Philippians

    THE BELIEVER [In Philippians] I. THE BELIEVERS PURPOSE Philippians 1:21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. To me, living means opportunities for Christ [LB]. For to me life is Christ and death is profit. [BBE] If I live, it will be for Christ, and if I die, I will gain even more. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • James Phillips avatar

    Believe Series

    Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 17, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,282 views

    Unbelief will sent you to an eternal separation from Christ

    BELIEVE November 24, 2002 The last few weeks we have looked at Heaven and Hell and how we will be judged in the final judgment and this is what we found. JOHN 3:17-18 17 "For God did not send the Son into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church