Sermons on Real Belief:

Real Repentance

Contributed by Reuben Bredenhof on Nov 7, 2021

Repentance means change. What was I doing before I repented? What kind of life was I leading before? And how will things be different now? That’s not a one-time question, but it’s asked day after day. What shall we do? We bear fruit, for the glory of the God who saved us.

It’s a great privilege, being a minister of God’s Word. Yet preaching is a difficult job. What makes it hard is not really the years of study beforehand. It’s not the many hours spent every week writing sermons. It’s not even getting over the fear of public speaking. Preaching is difficult because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Are You For Real? Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Nov 6, 2020

The same offer of salvation made to Simon is made to you: REPENT and pray to the Lord to be FORGIVEN.

Are You For Real? Acts 8:9-24 On June 13, 1994, Nicholas Barclay who is pictured here was playing basketball in a local park in San Antonio, TX. Then, he was gone. For over 3 years he had not been seen or heard from. Then, amazingly, his family received a phone call from authorities in Spain ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Outcasts Series

Contributed by Marlou Javier on Oct 5, 2020

 The tax collectors and prostitutes were not welcome by religious people. They were the lowest of the low.  According to the religious leaders tax collectors and prostitutes would have no part in the kingdom of God.  But in God’s eyes, who are the real outcasts?

Intro to main points: The first son was rebellious but repented. The second son talked a good game but disobeyed his father. The command of the father was to work in the vineyard, therefore this parable is not only about salvation but also of Christian service. IN THIS PARABLE, JESUS TEACHES ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Or Fake Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 15, 2021

This is the 65th sermon in the series "Action". This series is from the Book of Acts and the Epistles. This series began when the COVID19 pandemic began.

Series: Action [#65] REAL OR FAKE? Acts 19:1-20 Introduction: We hear people talk about being the real deal, or Coca-Cola talking about having the real thing. There have been people counterfeiting money, IDs; and most recently COVID-19 Vaccination Records. Many years ago, the FBI started using ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Real Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 8, 2014

Don’t pretend to be better than you really are. You could end up worse than you were; and besides, you don’t have to fake it to make it with God.

A cowboy walked into a Texas bar, ordered three bottles of beer, and sat in the back room, drinking a sip out of each one in turn. When he finished them, he came back to the bar and ordered three more. The bartender told the cowboy, "You know, a bottle goes flat after I open it. It would taste ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Real Influence Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 14, 2014

If we want to live lives of real influence, then we must fear God, not people.

One day, a bus driver was driving along his usual route. He didn't encounter any problems for the first few stops; a few people got on, a few got off, and things went generally well. At one stop, however, a big hulk of a man got on. He was 6' 8" tall, built like a wrestler, and his arms hung down ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Feel For The Real Series

Contributed by Troy Campbell on Mar 10, 2016

Learn how to determine which voice is God's and which is our own.

Hearing God’s Voice – 2 “A Feel for the Real” Acts 17:27-28 “So that they should seek the Lord, in the hope that they might grope for Him and find Him, though He is not far from each one of us; 28 For in Him we live and move and have our being.” I am so ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:27-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Real Christian

Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 11, 2016

Who we as Christians really should be.

A REAL CHRISTIAN Acts 11:19-26 INTRODUCTION: Only three times in the Bible is the word “Christian” used: Acts 11:26 And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch. Acts 26:28 Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian. 1 Peter 4:16 Yet if ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Real Love

Contributed by Greg Burcham on Feb 12, 2017

This sermon explores our experience with Love and emphasizes the standard for love, God's love.

Love In just a few days, we will be celebrating Valentine’s Day, or St. Valentine’s Day. A made up Holiday by the candy, flower, and greeting card industry designed to make husbands and boyfriends feel guilty and penniless. From what I see every Valentine’s Day, the restaurant and ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Get Real

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Mar 19, 2016

Let's see what Jesus' interaction with Nathaniel (in whom is no guile/deception) teaches us about being authentic in our faith and in our world.

INTRO: 1. ILL. A young boy at the beach in his swimming trunks walks up to a lady sitting in the shade of an umbrella and asked her. “Do you believe in God?” Kind of taken by surprise she responded “Yes” “Are you a christian?” She responded “Why, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:47-51

Denomination: Pentecostal

Making It Real Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 30, 2018

An introduction to our 12 weeks series on the book of James.

Making It Real Introduction I would like for everyone to remain standing… (as a sign of honor for God’s Word). And we will take turns reading the Scripture that will come up on the screen… (I will go first, then you). “The rain and snow come down from the heavens and stay on the ground to ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Real Change Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 9, 2020

This is the 19th sermon in the Action Series. This series began during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Series: Action [#19] REAL CHANGE Acts 9:1-19 Introduction: This Summer, I had to be at work by 6am; so on the way, I would listen to Ray’s Radio Station. The program from 5am-6am is Wall Builders. Through the years, Ray has given me recordings from Wall Builders; but I haven’t been on their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Beggar

Contributed by Esther Collins on Aug 15, 2020

This message will help us have a Godly perspective of riches and wealth. It will encourage us to use our resources the way God intended for us to.

The Real ‘Beggar’ We live in a world where a majority of people gain their identity from their economic status. Their status in society is strangely directly proportional to the riches they possess. We do not undermine the value of money, as we are aware that this is essential for our day to day ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24, 1 Timothy 6:10, Hebrews 13:5, Luke 12:15, Ecclesiastes 5:10, 1 Timothy 6:6, Proverbs 23:4-5, 1 Timothy 6:18-19, Matthew 6:19-21, Matthew 19:16-26, Matthew 19:23-24, Luke 16:19-31, Luke 16:24, Luke 16:27, Luke 12:21  (view more)  (view less)

Real Freedom Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Jul 5, 2020

Second message on the Miracles of Jesus. Deals with freedom and scars

Title: Real Freedom Theme: To show how Christ can bring us real freedom Text: Mark 5:1 - 18 Introduction Review the Miracles of Jesus. Last week we looked at the miracle of the Wedding at Cana. This was Jesus 1st miracle. As we continue this series on the Miracles of Jesus let us now turn to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Real Talk

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 3, 2019

Have you ever felt like your past has disqualified you from fulfilling God’s plan for your life? Have religious people made you feel disqualified? Are you tired of feeling this way? LET’S TALK ABOUT IT!

Matthew 9:13 INTRODUCTION: • Have you ever felt like your past has disqualified you from fulfilling God’s plan for your life? • Have religious people made you feel disqualified? (Or is it in your head? The devil will do that too… especially if you are prone to “victim mentality”.) • Are you tired ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:13, 1 Corinthians 16:15-16, 1 Corinthians 1:22-29, Mark 10:31, Matthew 11:28-30, 1 John 1:8, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God