Sermons on Rapture Of Believers:

The Priesthood Of The Believer

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 2, 2003

The Apostle Peter reminds us that in the church age, every born-again believer is a priest in the sight of God, indeed, we are "a holy priesthood".

THE PRIESTHOOD OF THE BELIEVER "But you will be called the priests of the Lord. You will be spoken of as ministers of our God." Isaiah 61:6. "You also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5, Isaiah 61:6

Denomination: Baptist

Believing Is Seeing Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Seeing the Unseen Christ means to surrender to the truth of God’s Word

Jimmy Stewart made a great comment in the movie Harvey. “I’ve wrestled with reality for years…and I’m happy…I finally won out over it” It summarizes one of the desires of many of us—to overcome the reality that confronts us. We want to be happy and the various things that life throws in our way ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6, James 1:22-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Believing The Impossible

Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 24, 2004

Joseph was asked to believe the impossible. This Christmas, we are asked to do the same.

Matthew 1:18-25 Believing the Impossible (communion this Sunday) Is it good or bad to be skeptical? Sometimes, it’s good, isn’t it? When you receive an email from someone you don’t know, and that someone says to you that they want to help you, but they need some information. If you could ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Believing Is Seeing

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 21, 2006

We must learn to see as Christ sees

<READ Luke 16:19-31> One question I often get is this. They’ll say, “I want to understand the Bible.” As a good engineer, of course, I’m usually trying to figure out what the question means, and so I ask myself, what do they mean? “What precisely is it about the Bible that you want to know?” Do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Blessings For Believers

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

sermon on the beatitudes

The Beatitudes: Blessings for Believers Matthew 5:1-16 5/18/97 Intro: In one "Peanuts" comic strip, Linus and Charlie Brown are sitting and talking about their plans when they grow up. Linus says, "when I get big, I’m going to be a humble little country doctor. I’ll live in the city, see, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Believe

Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 25, 2006

One sin will keep people out of heaven- unbelief. I must confess that I believe.

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA I Believe Acts 8:26-39 Intro: Phillip leaves great success in the city of Samaria to follow the word and will of the Lord into the desert. It seems to be an unusual move, seeing there was no one to preach to in the desert, but God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

The Believers Protection Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 4, 2006

We have an enemy to which we need be aware.

Dating back to the Garden of Eden, mankind has experienced the power of the supernatural warfare which exists on this earth. The devil, disguised as a serpent, entertained and then deceived Eve who then under the influence of darkness continued the deception with Adam and together they worked ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Past Of A Believer Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Nov 28, 2005

We need to remember where we came from so we don’t go back again

The older we get, the more we seem to reminisce about the “good old days.” The Beatles had a song called “Yesterday” where they sang of bygone days where all their troubles seemed so far away yet, the reality is, there is usually sometime in everyone’s past that was not so good, something ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wisdom Of A Believer Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 1, 2005

believers are to walk in wisdom

We are going to talk about wisdom today. I thought I would contrast the wisdom of Scripture with the wisdom of the world. Here are a few gems of wisdom I found concerning the wisdom of the world; in a minute I will explain the wisdom of a believer. From the world someone said… Accept that some ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Believing Is Seeing

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 23, 2004

A sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Easter Jesus coming to the upper room

2nd Sunday of Easter John 20:19-31 "Believing is Seeing"  "On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." When he had said this, he showed them ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Lutheran

I Believe Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 30, 2004

This sermon introduces the Apostles’ Creed further, giving additional background to the origin and organization of the Apostles’ Creed.

Introduction Today, I would like to continue with our new series of sermons on The Apostles¡¦ Creed. The Apostles¡¦ Creed is a statement of belief, and today I would like to explore some of the background to this creed. Please listen as I recite the Apostles¡¦ Creed: I believe in God the Father ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Reason To Believe Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on May 18, 2004

We won’t answer all your questions today, but hopefully I can present reasons to believe, and help you to feel confident in sharing your faith in this present world.

Today’s message is frequently sourced in the work of Lee Strobel. Lee was an award-winning journalist with the Chicago Tribune. His wife became a Believer and disturbed his world which had no room for Christianity. Lee writes, “Leslie stunned me in the autumn of 1979 by announcing that she ...read more

Scripture: John 14:4-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Benefits Of Believing Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 30, 2008

This sermon reveals a part of who we are and what we have in Christ, your identity in Christ by relating what you receive as a result of receiving the righteousness of Christ including Peace with God, Access to Grace and Hope in God’s glory.

Based on what Paul has just taught about – justification by faith alone and the crediting of righteousness to our lives, there are benefits of your having believed in Jesus Christ. The “therefore” connects Chapter 5 with what Paul has just written. In fact, “since we have been justified through ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Believer's Authority Series

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Feb 17, 2008

Empower your Church to use the Authority that Jesus delegated to Christians. (Identity, Faith, Keys, Hinderances, Great Commission).

The Believer’s Authority Grant van Boeschoten February 17, 2008 1. Jesus Sends out the 70 When Jesus walked the earth he was followed around by many people. Some people stayed around just because it was exciting. Where you found Jesus you found miracles, and many people liked to get the goose ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-20

The Believer's Authority Series

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

This sermon tells of the authority of the believer. This authority is ours whether we act on it or not. The authority is a possession of every child of God. We need to know our authority.

A key to personal success and development we would like to introduce is BELIEVER’S AUTHORITY. BELIEVER’S AUTHORITY Seven Promises for Abundant Living 1. Promise of Salvation (Romans 10:9-10) 2. Promise of Baptism with the Holy Ghost (Acts 1:8) 3. Promise of Answered Prayer (I John 5:14-15) 4. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational