Sermons on Messiah Belief:

The Arena Of Faith Series

Contributed by Daniel De Bruin on Nov 5, 2015

To me the greatest shortfall that we as believers have, is our lack of faith. And it is not that we need a whole of it. We actually need just a little bit of faith, according to Jesus, as small as a mustard seed to move mountains.

To me the greatest shortfall that we as believers have, is our lack of faith. And it is not that we need a whole of it. We actually need just a little bit of faith, according to Jesus, as small as a mustard seed to move mountains. According to Hebrews 11:2 we receive our testimonies by faith. So ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2

Denomination: Bible Church

Help My Unbelief

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 4, 2012

Dealing with doubt when overcome by circumstance, a "crisis of faith." Reflective Christianity involves questioning what you believe while continuing to believe what you are questioning.

“Lord, I believe; help my unbelief.” Most of us have said this at one time or another; We’ve hit a “crisis of faith” in which we waver in our self-confidence and in God’s ability to come to our aid. I went to college with Ed Dobson, an evangelical leader who is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29, Mark 9:23-29, Mark 9:14

Denomination: Congregational

Blessed Because You Believe

Contributed by Jonathan Landis on Dec 17, 2014

An inspirational look at Mary's faith and how OUR belief in the Lord will enable us also to be blessed. A study also on Elizabeth and how people USED to call her barren, but that some of God's miracles change our identity! What is impossible to God?

Blessed BECAUSE You Believe!!! Jonathan Landis 12/14/14 Luke 1:26-45 Read Luke 1:26-34 NLT 34. – How? 1. How in the world?!? A fair question given the circumstances! There is a time when it is appropriate to ask God HOW IN THE WORLD?!? The answer? Read on in Verse 35 Vs. 35 – The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Faith

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 15, 2013

This is a brief exploration into the importance of faith and how we can apply it to our lives.

Hebrews 11:1-3 What is Faith There once was a tourist who came too close to the edge of the Grand Canyon, lost his footing and plunged over the side, clawing and scratching to save himself. After he disappeared out of sight; and, just before he fell into open space, he stumbled upon a scrubby ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Christian Church

Those Who Have Faith Are Blessed

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 17, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have faith? Are you blessed? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that those who have faith are blessed together with Abraham. IV. TEXT: Galatians 3:9 (Amplified Bible) So then, those who are

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have faith? Are you blessed? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that those who have faith are blessed together with Abraham. IV. TEXT: Galatians 3:9 (Amplified Bible) So then, those who are people of faith are blessed and made happy and favored by ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Compromise! Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Jul 29, 2013

The truth is, that how we live, matters to God! Christians are to keep in step with the Spirit and to walk in obedience to God's revealed will - but what's our motivation for doing so? Is it Law or is it Love? And why does it matter?

No Compromise! - 1 John 3:1-10 - July 28, 2013 Series: That We May Know – Life With Jesus - #9 We’re continuing in our series in the book of 1 John this morning so I’ll invite you to open your Bibles with me to 1 John, chapter 3, and we’ll begin reading in verse 1. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: *other

Fear Giant Series

Contributed by Jose Rodriguez on Apr 27, 2019

Fear paralyzes and arrests the believers. Time for the fear giant to fall.

I. The giant that keeps us from miracles—Fear II. The fear giant will paralyze you a. When fear is present people are unreasonable b. Fear causes people to imagine the worse c. Fear leads to unbelief III. Unbelievers cannot enter the promise land a. Unbelievers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeing And Believing

Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 20, 2019

"Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.”

In a Peanuts comic strip, Charlie Brown is talking with Lucy as they walk home on the last day of school. Charlie Brown says to Lucy: “Lucy, I got straight A’s; isn’t that great!” Lucy in her typical fashion shoots down poor Charlie Brown and says: “I don’t believe you Charlie Brown. Unless you ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Go Fourth

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 2, 2020

If you Follow God's Directions it will be alright

When looking at this text we see that the people of God felt hopeless and helpless. Here they were a defenseless, and exposed people, including women and children, about to be attacked by the mightiest army on earth. They saw no way of deliverance; they couldn’t see a way out of their current ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10

Denomination: Baptist

John Series Part 12 Revelation 3: Jesus Knows All Men, Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 7, 2021

This is a brief passage packed full of powerful truths. Jesus revealed that He knew all men. 1. Fact 1: many believed in Jesus (v.23). 2. Fact 2: Jesus did not commit nor entrust Himself to men (vv.24–25).

John Series Part 12 Revelation 3: Jesus Knows All Men, John 2:23–25 Pastor Rodney A. Fry, MA, MDIV, MS, LPC 11/7/21 (2:23–25) Introduction: this is a brief passage packed full of powerful truths. Jesus revealed that He knew all men. 1. Fact 1: many believed in Jesus (v.23). 2. Fact 2: Jesus did not ...read more

Scripture: John 2:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Believing In Jesus Is Not Enough (John 8:12-59) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 7, 2022

In John, there are a cluster of verbs Jesus wants from us, to be full disciples, and we have to hold them all together. If we focus too hard on "believing," we will misunderstand Jesus, and what he wants.

Last week, we read just two verses from John 8, spending the rest of our time in Leviticus 23 and Exodus 13. I scratched my itch to get back to the OT, and I'm ready to take another shot at this. I say that, but this is probably the most depressing chapter (I hope!) in the entire gospel of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-59

'doubting' Thomas

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 13, 2020

Thomas, although wanting to see proof, was full of faith in Jesus

John 20:19-31 This is the Sunday that we hear about and celebrate the apostle commonly known as ‘Doubting Thomas’, considered by some theologians to be one of Jesus’ ‘bad boys’. We find the other ten disciples cowering in a room, afraid to come out. The doors were shut and locked; the drapes were ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal

The Road To Emmaus

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 20, 2020

A look at the conversation with Jesus on the road to Emmaus

The Road to Emmaus Luke 24:13-35 April 19, 2020 Well, last week we started with a little bit of a magic trick. Magic is fun, it creates an illusion that for some can drive us crazy as we try to determine how someone did it. I love learning about tricks and how they work. Today, I want to start ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, Isaiah 41:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Three Affirmations Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 8, 2021

First John 5:18-21 gives three affirmations that Christians know regarding their spiritual status.

Scripture Today we are going to conclude the First Letter of John. Last time I mentioned that as John comes to the end of this letter, he wants to instill certainty in his readers about the assurance of their salvation. So, he takes up the theme of what it is that we know in 1 John 5:13-21. John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:18-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trust In The Lord Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 30, 2020

After all our daily tours, work, and business, we return to our own house, and it gives us immense joy while we enter our home. The reception of the beloved spouse, the smile of the children, and the joyful jump of the pets comforts us and reenergizes our body, soul, and mind.

Text: Psalm 84 Theme: House of Blessings Introduction: Charles Spurgeon called this Psalm the Pearl of Psalms. Psalm 23 is most popular, 51 is most plaintive, 103 is most joyful, 119 is most deeply experimental, this is one of the sweetest of the Psalms of peace. Pilgrimage to the tabernacle was a ...read more

Denomination: Methodist