Sermons on Marks Of A Believer:

You Cannot Silence What Is Just And Right

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Dec 7, 2022

The truth of the Bible cannot be silenced as long as there are believers!

“You Cannot Silence What is Just and Right” Mark 3:1-12 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz 1 He entered again into a synagogue; and a man was there whose hand was withered. 2 They were watching Him to see if He would heal him on the Sabbath, so that they might accuse Him. 3 He said to the man with the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-12

Denomination: United Methodist

How Believers Can Appropriate Romans 8:28 Series

Contributed by William Barber, Sr. on Feb 23, 2007

Here is a careful, expository look at Romans 8:28 with a view to building up the believer.

How Believers Can Appropriate Romans 8:28 Introduction: A loved one is brutalized, a child is kidnaped or abused, a family is wiped out in a terrible accident, a marriage breaks apart, or perhaps a terrible disease has taken hold of someone and angry people cry out at God and ask, "Why did you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

By Faith The Harlot Rahab Perished Not With Them That Believed Not. Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on Jun 13, 2015

when the Jordan River heap-up, it¡¯s possible went back into the Sea of Galilee; there would most likely would have been ample room.

SS#20~Joshua ~pt.4 Heb.11:30-31 10-26-14 Today we'll continue in our study of Heb.11: -- the "hall of faith" chapter. Heb.11: 30-31 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days. 31By faith the harlot Rahab ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Believe In Me, I'll Save The World Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 17, 2021

Jesus gave the people one final notice before focusing on His disciples before going to the cross.  What reasons does Jesus give to believe in Him and how do we need to respond? Check out these thoughts from our Family Minister, Scott Jewell

When I was a child, I had visions of grandeur. I wanted to be the hero who saves the world. I liked watching cartoons about heroes- I got up on Saturday mornings to see Super Friends and Mighty Mouse. On weekdays, I got home from school in time to watch Thundercats and Heman. I like ...read more

Scripture: John 12:44-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Immediately Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 5, 2001

This was done as a dramatic monologue, as if I were Mark; and costumed according to Mark 14:51-52! It makes use of one of Mark’s favorite words, "immediately", and argues that Jesus expects immediate response to His call.

What’s happening? What’s going on here? I came as quickly as I could. If you linger, you will miss Him. He waits for no one. He acts immediately. He is the most urgent person I’ve ever known. He just does not wait for anything. He acts immediately. So, again, what’s happening here? What ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-12, Mark 14:51-52

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Believe In The Pre-Tribulation Rapture Of The Church

Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 14, 2016

I have studied all views with prayer, common sense and an open mind. The only one that makes any sense taking into account the whole context of Scripture is the Pre-tribulation Rapture of the Church.

I have studied all views with prayer, common sense and an open mind. The only one that makes any sense taking into account the whole context of Scripture is the Pre-tribulation Rapture of the Church; in which Christ calls to Him His true believers before the wrath of God is poured out upon the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

#5 We Believe In Man’s Need For Salvation Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Aug 7, 2022

Man, left on is own, is prone to evil. Man stand condemns and in need of saving. All scripture quotes are from the NASB.

Sometimes we need to step back and re-examine what it is that we believe. Many take our faith for granted, we tout the cultural narrative and claim we have read the Bible when in fact all we do it quote other people who claim to quote the Bible and we fail to have read it for ourselves. We claim ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-18, Romans 3:23, Romans 7:14-25, Romans 8:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Mar 14, 2024

We are swiftly coming to the conclusion of Mark’s Gospel. In typical fashion, Mark is brief, but informative. We are entering into the last events of the earthly life of Jesus.

REMEMBER Mark 14:12-25 Introduction Powerful Words from the Last Week of the Life of Jesus: Rejection, Love, and today Remember. Mark 14:12-25, ESV And on the first day of Unleavened Bread, when they sacrificed the Passover lamb, his disciples said to him, “Where will you have us go and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is A Christian?

Contributed by James Linders on Apr 30, 2015

What IS a Christian? Can we be born from our mother as a Christian, or is there MORE to Christianity? The meaning of baptism and the difference between the Greek words "Bapto" and " Baptizo" We must understand that we can never EARN God's grace.

Matthew28:19 "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, BAPTIZING them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit." Matthew 16:24 Then Jesus said to His disciples: "If ANY of you want to be MY followers,you must forget about yourself. You must take up your cross and ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who You Believe: Who Is Fruitful? (Session 7) Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Mar 2, 2010

Many Christians believe that the indication of true spirituality and maturity in Christ can be assessed by looking at the evidence of gifts of the Spirit in an individual. Others believe that the fruit of the Spirit demonstrated in the life of a believer

Who is fruitful? Many Christians believe that the indication of true spirituality and maturity in Christ can be assessed by looking at the evidence of gifts of the Spirit in an individual. Others believe that the fruit of the Spirit demonstrated in the life of a believer is a better assessment. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Narnia: Why Won't Anyone Believe Us? Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 21, 2005

Sometimes the message of the Gospel is as difficult for others to believe as a magical world beyond the wardrobe.

In the Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe, the wardrobe represents the barrier to belief. Beyond the back of that cabinet lay a magical world in which humans could be heroes and the fantastic was true. Lucy goes into the wardrobe and finds the back of it a gateway to a wonderful place called Narnia. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-3

Denomination: Mennonite

John- Believe In Jesus And Live!! Part 1 " The Word" Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Nov 13, 2015

Part 1 of a several week study of John. Our Sunday Morning Bible studies will fill in the gaps.

John- Believe in Jesus and live!!! “THE WORD” John 1:1-5 Have you ever watched someone who is really good at trading horses? They look at every animal with a very skeptical eye. Picking up feet Mashing on their back Poking and prodding Looking in the mouth Walking them Watching ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Signs Of Salvation

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 3, 2015

It’s very important for us to know whether or not we are saved. For one thing there are eternal issues at stake, and for another, there can’t be any real joy in a person’s Christian life if they are always worried about whether they are saved.

5-17-05 Title: Signs of Salvation Introduction It’s very important for us to know whether or not we are saved. For one thing there are eternal issues at stake, and for another, there can’t be any real joy in a person’s Christian life if they are always worried about ...read more

Scripture: John 1:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

"The Wilderness Experience"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 10, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God draws believers and non-believers out to the WILDERNESS in order to spiritually toughen/strengthen them.

6 December 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel F.O.B. Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: God draws both believers and non-believers, out to the WILDERNESS, in order to spiritually toughen/strengthen them. REFERENCES: Second Sunday of Advent; Isaiah 40:1-11 (ESV); Psalm 85:1-2, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Final Greetings Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 25, 2012

In today's lesson we learn about the marks of love in the church.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of love in the church. Let us read about it in 1 Corinthians 16:15-24: 15 Now I urge you, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:15-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed