Sermons on Refuse To Believe:

Seeing Is Believing Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 27, 2021

Peter, John and Mary Magdalene all saw the empty tomb... but they all came away with different conclusions. What can we learn from these first three witnesses of the risen Christ?

On May 4, 1865, after weeks of his body being on display in Washington D.C. and a few other cities, Abraham Lincoln was “laid to rest” in a cemetery near his home in Springfield, Illinois. But Lincoln didn’t "rest in peace." In 1876, there was a plot to raid his grave and steal his ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Refuse To Offer That Which Costs Me Nothing

Contributed by Matt Krachunis on Apr 20, 2017

Sermon about giving God your best and not your leftovers. Give that which is costly!

*Disclaimer- I apologize if I don’t have the correct citations, please contact me if I may have inadvertently quoted someone inappropriately. I give anyone anywhere full use of this sermon in any format for any application with or without citation of me. Its all God’s word. If it blesses you and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can We Refuse To See Our Brothers And Sisters? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 3, 2015

We cannot love God if we refuse to work for the betterment and evangelization of the poor.

Thursday after Epiphany 2015 Joy of the Gospel St. John’s letter is pretty stark today: “If any one says, "I love God," and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, cannot love God whom he has not seen.” Our love for our brothers ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

The Consequences Of Stubbornness When A Man Who Refuses To Change. Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Apr 26, 2024

The Bible is replete with stories of individuals who faced the consequences of their actions, and one such story is that of Pharaoh in the book of Exodus.

Pharaoh’s refusal to change his ways and let the Israelites go led to a series of devastating plagues that ultimately resulted in the loss of his son and his army. This article will explore the biblical principles behind Pharaoh’s failure to change for the better and the consequences that ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Exodus 5:2, 2 Corinthians 7:10

On The Profit Of Believing

Contributed by Augustine Of Hippo on Jun 1, 2011

A classic sermon by St. Augustine.

1. If, Honoratus, a heretic, and a man trusting heretics seemed to me one and the same, I should judge it my duty to remain silent both in tongue and pen in this matter. But now, whereas there is a very great difference between these two: forasmuch as he, in my opinion, is an heretic, who, for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-33

Denomination: *other

The Individual Believer’s Former State Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 11, 2018

Paul turns suddenly to his readers and declares that, like Christ, they once were dead, and in Ephesians 2:2-3 he proves this. The intention of the apostle in this short section is to show the exceeding sinfulness of sin, and to express the sad estate an

The Book of Ephesians By: Tom Lowe Date: 2/27/17 Lesson 7: The Individual Believer’s Former State (2:1-3) Ephesians 2:1-3 (KJV) 1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Individual Believer’s Former State

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 17, 2017

The intention of the apostle in this short section is to show the exceeding sinfulness of sin, and to express the sad estate and condition of man by nature, and to magnify the riches of the grace of God, and represent the exceeding greatness of His power.

By: Tom Lowe Title: The Individual Believer’s Former State (2:1-3) Ephesians 2:1-3 (KJV) 1 And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins; 2 Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Believer’s Judgement Part 1

Contributed by Grant Adams on Dec 22, 2020

There are seven major judgments in the Bible, and all seven of these judgments can be placed in time and in location in the Bible.

1. The judgment of sin a. Our sin was judged in Christ. The time was 30 A.D. the place was Calvary. Their Jesus was judged for our sin. b. 2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Peter 2:24 2. The judgement of self a. In time it takes place during the church age. 1 Corinthians 11:31. A Christian self-judgment. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:10-12, 2 Corinthians 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Believer’s Judgement Part 2

Contributed by Grant Adams on Dec 22, 2020

I want to approach this message concerning the believer’s judgement with several questions. Let me say, it will be our works, the deeds done in the body, not a judgement of self.

I. When is the Believer’s Judgement? 1. When does it take place? 2. From the time of the rapture, until the new Heaven and new Earth. Explain the events, use book. When will it take place? a. I believe there will be two phases to Christ’s second coming. Revelation 22:12 b. The rapture of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:17, 2 Corinthians 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

"Have A Believer’s Eye For Blessings”

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 21, 2022

In our sermon today we will hear our Savior say that those who are poor, hungry, weeping, and persecuted are blessed. We need him to open our eyes to see how that can be so!

The prophet Elisha was a wanted man. The king of Aram (a nation to the northeast of the Holy Land) was at war with Israel. Aram is also called Syria and it was pretty much in the same area as modern-day Syria. But Elisha was frustrating all of his battle plans. Through God’s power ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Believe In Yourself Vs Believe In God Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 25, 2024

Trust Jesus amidst of all the storms of life.

Many people think that having faith in God means abandoning our own strength and abilities, but I say to you that having faith in God means trusting in the strength and abilities He has given you. In Psalm 138:8, it says "The Lord will fulfill his purpose for me; your steadfast love, O God, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:8, Proverbs 3:5-6

The Role Of Prayer In A Believer’s Life Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 24, 2025

Prayer is the lifeline of a believer. It is the means by which we communicate with God, receive divine direction, and access spiritual power. Through prayer, believers maintain a vibrant relationship with God and experience His presence in their lives

Title: THE ROLE OF PRAYER IN A BELIEVER’S LIFE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Philippians 4:6-7 "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Luke 18:1, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, James 5:16, Matthew 6:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Refuse To Let Go... Get Off My Back?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 13, 2023

Spiritual death: A convicted murderer in Roman days had to be shackled face to face, hand to hand, feet to feet to the corpse of the person he killed. Sometimes we must shake off the poisonous viper in the fire and go forward, forgiven.

REFUSE TO LET GO… VS SHAKE IT OFF… GET OFF MY BACK! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com (YouTube Wade Hughes) (Props: I have 6 fishing worms to represent baby snakes, I have one huge rubber snake to represent a huge problem as an obstacle that will be impossible to over ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, 2 Corinthians 12:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Religious Or Believer? Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 22, 2002

This sermon "plows close to the corn" on all of us and deeply questions whether we are simply religious or are true believers.

Religious or Believer? Acts 4:1-22 February 24, 2002 Intro: A. Some of you may have gotten this from Suzi Moore this week… We always hear "the rules" from the feminine side. Now you get to hear the guys’ point of view. These are our rules! Please note...these are all numbered "1" ON ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can You Believe This? Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Apr 20, 2003

12th & final in the series "Conversations With Jesus." Easter Message. What do we need to overcome our doubts about the resurrection?

I don’t usually begin a sermon on a sad note like this, but sometimes we need to pause and remember what life is all about. There was a great loss recently in the entertainment world. Larry LaPrise, the Detroit native who wrote the song "The Hokey Pokey", died at age 83. I’m told he died ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God