Sermons on Modern Believer:

The Basics Of Being A Consecrated Believer

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 21, 2004

In the midst of civil and religious ruin, harsh living conditions and spiritual apathy Ezra is used by God to revive Israel as he demonstrates the basics of being a consecrated believer.

THE BASICS OF BEING A CONSECRATED BELIEVER Ezra 7:6-10 EZRA 7:10 For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments. Introduction: The Israelites returned to Jerusalem after having been taken into Babylonian captivity for 70 ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Support A New Believer Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Mar 15, 2005

The first few weeks of a new believer’s walk with Christ is crucial!! As mature Christians, how can we make sure they stick with it? *Handout INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. Acts Chapter 9 - Saul and Ananias How to support new Christians. <ILLUS> Keith - shared the gospel with Him at camp. How can we support a new Christian? Well, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-31

Denomination: Holiness

Can You Believe It?

Contributed by David Asch on Mar 31, 2005

A narrative sermon, in which Thomas tells of his personal encounter with the risen Christ.

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? John 20:19-31 Good morning. My name is Thomas. You may call me Didymus, all my friends do. Where I come from Didymus means “twin” I am very pleased to be with you as you celebrate Easter. Already, it has been quite a celebration. And from what I’ve heard, you all have had ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are All Believers In "The Church?"

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 5, 2005

Three reasons believers must reject the universal church teaching.

God’s Glorious Church Are All Believers in “The Church”? Ephesians 3:21 Woodlawn Baptist Church April 3, 2005 Introduction “Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.” Today I want to resume the series of messages I have been preaching titled ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:21

Denomination: Baptist

A Message I Can Believe

Contributed by Kenneth Saurman on Apr 8, 2005

Invite your worshipers to engage in comparing a chain letter promise of good luck to Jesus’ resurrection promising so much more.

I need the help of a few of you this morning. If you would be willing to open your hymnal to a specific hymn and just read the words that I ask for, please raise your hands. Thank you! (first person called upon) If you would please turn to hymn # 479 and just hold on to that page. (second person ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Why We Believe In The Trinity

Contributed by David Beirne on May 17, 2005

A basic introduction to the reasons we hold the Triune nature of God to be a basic tenet of faith.

Why We Believe In The Trinity 2 Corinthians 13:14 A little boy digs a hole on the beach. He runs to the water, fills a bucket, runs back and pours it into the hole. His mother asks, “ Son, what are you trying to do?” He proudly replied, “I’m going to pour the whole ocean into this hole.” That’s you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Believers "To Do" List

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on May 17, 2005

In light of the coming again of the Lord what is a believer to do?

Text: 1 Peter 4:7-11 Title: The Believer’s “To do” list. Introduction “The end of all things is near. Therefore…”(v7a) The title of today’s message is the Believer’s “To do” list. I could have called it “The Christian’s “To do “ list but I deliberately chose not to. “The believer’s “To do” is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Every Believer Is Born Again

Contributed by Timm Meyer on May 23, 2005

PENTECOST 1(B) - Every believer is born again, not naturally but spiritually.

EVERY BELIEVER IS BORN AGAIN (Outline) JOHN 3:1-17 - May 22, 2005 - PENTECOST 1 INTRO: Everyone is happy at the birth of a baby. They are just so cute and cuddly. But the reality is that everyone is born into this world of sin as a sinner. Our first birth pales in comparison to being born ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

This We Believe: "God The Father" Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

This sermon takes a look at the doctrine of God the Father.

This We Believe—The Apostle’s Creed Genesis 1:1 “I believe in God, the Father Almighty,…” We are in the midst of vacation season, and many of you, if you haven’t already, will soon be packing up for summer vacation. My family and I plan a little get-away in a couple of weeks, and we will go ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Methodist

This We Believe: " The Holy Spirit" Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

The Holy Spirit is the third person of the Holy Trinity.

This We Believe— I Believe in the Holy Spirit Acts 1: 1-11 Walking through the bookstore one day, I turn the corner and the title of a book captures my attention. If you want to know what is on the minds of people, go to the bookstore and see what books are displayed in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

This We Believe: "The Resurrection" Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

The Resurrection is the central tenent of the Christian faith.

This We Believe “I Believe in the Resurrection of the Body, and the Life Everlasting” 1 Corinthians 15 (selected verses) We come this morning to close our series This We Believe as we take our final look at the foundations of our faith contained in the Apostle’s Creed. We have recounted the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-58

Denomination: Methodist

"Believing, The Way To Eternal Life!"

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Aug 24, 2003

The text from John Chapter 6 is the Gospel Reading for Year B for the Sunday between August 21 and 27 inclusive. The themes are believing and eternal life.

“BELIEVING, THE WAY TO ETERNAL LIFE!” --JOHN 6:56-71 --by R. David Reynolds Bill Hybels, Senior Pastor of Willow Creek Community Church in South Barrington, Illinois, tells this story in his sermon, “Your Ever After Heaven”: “If you ever get the opportunity to visit Egypt and the tombs and ...read more

Scripture: John 6:56-71

Denomination: Methodist

I Believe In The Forgiveness Of Sins Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 12, 2003

1. We all stand in need of forgiveness. 2. We are all offered forgiveness. 3. We must individually receive God’s forgiveness.

Last week the news broke that Dr. Laura Schlessinger is no longer a practicing Jew. Dr. Laura, the psychologist whose radio talk show is second only to Rush Limbaugh, is heard on 300 radio stations with an estimated 12 million listeners. She comes from a home where her mother was Roman Catholic ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Whom Have You Believed

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Jun 7, 2004

We live in perilous times. Whom you have believed will determine how you get through them.

WHOM HAVE YOU BELIEVED? Text: Hebrews 6:1; 2 Timothy 3: 1-5; 11:1-40 Faith is the victory that overcomes the world. But only faith towards God will do this. The text says to move away from dead works and have faith towards God. We must move away from the things that will hinder us. We must move ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Who Are You Going To Believe? Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 23, 2004

This is perhaps one of the most difficult passages in the New Testament. There is no doubt that this is the most difficult passage in first John. Scholars have debated this passage, commentators have commentated, even some who copied the ancient text of

Who are You going to Believe? 1 John 5:6—12 INTRODUCTION This is perhaps one of the most difficult passages in the New Testament. There is no doubt that this is the most difficult passage in first John. Scholars have debated this passage, commentators have commentated, even some who copied the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ