Sermons on Modern Believer:

Lawsuits Against Believers Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 8, 2011

In today's lesson we learn about how Christians are to handle disputes among themselves.

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 question of whether to sue fellow Christians in civil court. Let’s learn about this in a message I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Set An Example For The Believers

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 3, 2013

To enumerate the areas of our lives that we should be an example to the believers.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you an example for the believers? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the areas of our lives that we should be an example to the believers. IV. TEXT: 1 Timothy 4:12 (Amplified Bible) Let no one despise or think less of you because of your youth, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Funeral Message For A Believer

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Larry loved the story of Paul’s conversion on the road to Damascus. It was his favorite story in the Bible. And no wonder he liked it so much. This is the probably the world’s most famous conversion story.

Larry loved the story of Paul’s conversion on the road to Damascus. It was his favorite story in the Bible. And no wonder he liked it so much. This is the probably the world’s most famous conversion story. The story is so potent that Luke shares it three times in Acts: Acts 19:1-19; 22:1-16; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

We Believe In The Trinity Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

The Bible’s teaching on the subject of the Trinity is rarely addressed in sermons yet it hangs around in the background of so much a church does and talks about.

Today, we continue a series of messages entitled Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith Why This Series? The reason for this series is that beliefs matter. Beliefs fundamentally alter the shape of our lives. This series, Creed, is designed to answer those who wonder what really lies at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:41-46

Denomination: Baptist

We Believe In God Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Beliefs fundamentally alter the shape of our lives Beliefs in and around churches go by various names such as doctrine or articles of faith. No matter the name, beliefs fundamentally alter the shape of our lives.

Series Overview Today, I begin a series of messages entitled Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith. Why Is This Series Relevant? The reason for this series is that beliefs matter. Beliefs fundamentally alter the shape of our lives Beliefs in and around churches go by various names such as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

We Believe The Bible Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

God has worked to preserve His Word down through the centuries. His words outlast His enemies. The Word of God may be despised but it will never be destroyed.

America has had a long history with the Bible. One of the more enlightening examples from our nation’s past is Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and the third President of the US. Jefferson regularly read the Bible. He revered Jesus as a reformer ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

We Believe In Creation Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Civil rights come from the Bible’s creation account where God creates people in the image of God. If you don’t believe in the image of God, where do human rights come from?

We continue a series of messages entitled Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith. We are exploring the beliefs that form the theological center of Christianity. It is a series devoted to the discovery of what you believe and why it matters. Each of these beliefs serves as lynchpins to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

We Believe In Sin Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Sin is more than a behavior. Sin is a power in each of us.

We continue a series of messages entitled Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith. We are exploring the beliefs that form the theological center of Christianity. It is a series devoted to the discovery of what you believe and why it matters. Each of these beliefs serves as lynchpins to the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

We Believe In The Cross Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Salvation doesn’t merely consist in our receiving the forgiveness of sins. In the cross, we are justified. More than having my sins removed, I am credited with Jesus’ good actions.

“But now the righteousness of God has been manifested apart from the law, although the Law and the Prophets bear witness to it—22 the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

We Believe In Grace Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

God’s grace is measured by the same yardstick as His power. We will marvel at the “riches” of His grace. We will marvel at His “kindness.” God’s grace is designed for people to marvel at God throughout all of time.

This morning I want to talk to you about zombies and two steel mill works in Western Pennsylvania from the 1970s. Along the way, I want to talk about God’s grace. I’m continuing a series of messages entitled Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith.We are exploring the beliefs that form the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

We Believe In The Church Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

As we think about church, it’s important to know what a church is. A church is a group of born-again people meeting together in one place with God as its center.

We’ve been discussing beliefs this summer in a series of messages entitled Creed: 9 Essentials to the Christian Faith. We see beliefs are critical component in so many areas of our lives. Beliefs are critical to political parties as beliefs differ among Republicans and Democrats. Beliefs are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

What's In The Heart Of A Believer? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 29, 2014

Some of the greatest things ever accomplished in this world have simply been accomplished because people refused to quit. A big oak tree is nothing more than an acorn that refused to give ground. It just hung on. There’s great value in persistence.

INTRODUCTION Open your Bibles to Romans 1. This letter is very autobiographical, very personal. Paul is revealing his personality, revealing his heart to them. In fact, in these verses today we are going to find the first personal pronouns “I”, “me” or “my” 17 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:7-15

Denomination: Baptist

Believing In God For A Miracle! Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

Our Faith in believing God for a miracle.

Verses of Faith: Hebrews 11:6—Faith is the way to please God. Romans 14:23—whatever is not of Faith is sin! Matthew 9:29—Faith determines what God can do in your life! Matthew 17:20—Faith solves impossible problems. Matthew 21:22—Faith is the key to answered ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Unfortunate, The Hothead, And The Believer Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 1, 2014

As representatives of our Lord and Savior, we want to reflect the ethical behavior that should characterize God’s people. Today we will look at two ethics we need to embrace.

The Unfortunate, the Hothead, and the Believer (Proverbs 22:22-25) 1. A rabbinic story tells about a group of people traveling in a boat. One passenger takes out a drill and begins drilling a hole under his seat. The other passengers, quite understandably, complain that this action may cause the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:22-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Believe God

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016

The writer of Hebrews said, “But without faith it is impossible to please him”

I BELIEVE GOD Philippians 4:13 The writer of Hebrews said, “But without faith it is impossible to please him” (Heb. 11:6). Not only do we exercise faith for salvation, but we must walk by faith. Paul said, “As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist