Sermons on Ripleys Believe It Or Not:

Believing And Receiving

Contributed by John Deaton on Mar 16, 2014

A true believer believes that Jesus is the Son of God. When a person puts their faith and trust in Jesus Christ as savior and chooses to follow him in their life there are some wonderful blessings he will receive.

BELIE'VER, n. One who believes; one who gives credit to other evidence than that of personal knowledge. 1. In theology, one who gives credit to the truth of the scriptures, as a revelation from God. In a more restricted sense, a professor of christianity; one who receives the gospel, as unfolding ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Believing Is Knowing

Contributed by John Deaton on Mar 25, 2014

The believer in Christ, through the instruction from God's word and the direction of the Holy Spirit can be confident in his salvation and equipped in his walk with God through this world.

1.) The Believer Can Know He Has Eternal Life 1Jn_5:13-15 A. Security in Jesus v.13 John writes that those who have put their faith in Jesus Christ can Know that they have eternal life and have their faith increased by this knowledge. ETER'NAL, a. 1. Without beginning or end of existence. 2. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Witness To Be Believed

Contributed by Don Emmitte on Apr 15, 2014

The Apostle John provides for us a witness encouraging belief in Christ.

A Witness to Be Believed John 20:30-31 Easter Sunday Sermon by Don Emmitte, Grace Restoration Ministries Almost everyone has heard of Mr. Heinz whose US7 varieties" of pickles have distinguished his name. One day after an ...read more

Scripture: John 20:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

A Reason To Believe

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 22, 2014

Is there sufficient evidence to believe that the gospel is true, and if there is, what will you do about it?

A Reason To Believe Acts 15:12-28 At the Wisconsin State Capital, the atheist group, Freedom from Religion put up a display featuring this sign: “Nobody died for our sins, Jesus is a myth.” This is just the latest in the now popular assaults against Christians. This organization ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Marks Of A Believer

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 14, 2012

Spiritual marks every Christian should bear: 1. The mark of God’s story (1:27-30). 2. The mark of charity (2:1-2). 3. The mark of humility (2:5-8). 4. The mark of giving glory to God (2:8-11). 5. The mark of loyalty (2:12-13)

The Marks of a Believer Philippians 1:27-2:13 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Aug. 12, 2012 *In Paul’s letter to the Galatians, he said: “From now on let no one trouble me, for I bear in my body the marks of the Lord Jesus.” (Galatians 6:17) *Can you imagine that? -- In 2 Cor ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Believing Heart

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 26, 2013

Unbelief is no small issue, you can be a Christian and still land up in hell because you failed to have belief in your Savior Jesus Christ and live your life in accordance to the standards given by the Lord.

Trust that transcends human reasoning…. To feel that He is real and here! Mark 8:17"……Why do you reason because you have no bread? Do you not yet perceive nor understand? Is your heart still hardened?” There are the rare few who would look for a good spiritual feed (good ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Believer's Commitment

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 3, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a committed CHRISTian? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to commit ourselves to GOD and the LORD JESUS CHRIST who's willing and able to build us up and give us an inheritance among t

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a committed CHRISTian? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to commit ourselves to GOD and the LORD JESUS CHRIST who's willing and able to build us up and give us an inheritance among the sanctified. IV. TEXT: Acts 20:32 (New Living ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Believer's Covenant

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Oct 27, 2012

Psalm 91 can also be referred to as the constitution of the Kingdom. Life is filled with problems both small and big. Psalm 91 continues to be a source of strength, hope, promise and encouragement for every generation.

The Believer’s Covenant Psalm 91 can also be referred to as the constitution of the Kingdom. Life is filled with problems both small and big. Psalm 91 continues to be a source of strength, hope, promise and encouragement for every generation. 1. The condition Psalm 91:1 - He who dwells ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Charismatic

The Thief That Believed

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 29, 2012

The story of the dying thief is a perfect example of Christ’s power to save and of His generous willingness to receive all who come to Him, regardless of how good or bad they are. The saving of the dying thief is much more similar to our salvation experie

The Thief That Believed “And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. And Jesus said unto him, "To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.”-Luke 23:42-43. PORTION OF SCRIPTURE READ BEFORE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Is There A Believer In The House?

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Oct 12, 2010

Jesus never said: These signs will follow them that agree, but them that BELIEVE

Heb 11:1-6 Faith =The believers 6th sense. Faith is the believers ability to see what cannot be seen with the natural eye, To hear what cannot be heard with the natural ear, and to taste what cannot be tasted with the natural taste. Faith is this supernatural sense that is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Whoever Believes Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 18, 2010

In this sermon we focus on our response to such a great gift. Who has the gift been given for? Whoever. How is it received? Faith. Who can be saved? Whoever Believes.

Introduction: A. We return today to one of the best known passages in all the Bible – John 3:16. 1. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. (Jn. 3:16) 2. We have looked at the fact that God is and that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fellowship Of Believers

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Oct 29, 2010

This is an All Saints Sunday sermon about The Fellowship of Believers

(Project a Powerpoint Comparion of John 1 and 1 John) (1). John 1 1 John 1 “in the beginning” (v. 1) “from the beginning” (v. 1-2) “what we have seen” v. 14 “what we have looked at” v. 1 etheasametha(2) etheasametha(2) “the word” v. 1 “the word” v. 1 logos(3) ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Believers Disappear

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 11, 2010

What might be the worlds answer after the rapture of the church

VIDEO - The Rapture Before the Rapture - World POP is closing in on 7 billion people - 10,000 distinct religions, - 150 have 1 million or more followers. - Within Christianity, there are 33,830 denominations. - Number of believers is in the 100’s of millions - Could be over 2 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-52

Denomination: Baptist

Power For The Believer

Contributed by Darren Felarise on Nov 17, 2010

In this sermon I talk about the power given to every believer.

Luke 10:19 19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. (KJV) To every believer is given power. We can see this power demonstrated in many different ways. Tonight I want to look at two ways the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Why Believe

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 22, 2010

I used this sermon for our Friend Day, when we expected to have many visitors. I want to express my appreciation to Alan Smith a Sermon Central contributor. I relied heavily on his sermon "Faith That Doesn’t Have to Touch."

Introduction: A. Don’t you just love the innocence of children? 1. Art Linkletter had a popular TV show for more than 20 years. One favorite feature of his show was a segment called “Kids Say the Darndest Things” in which he interviewed children. 2. Children often say the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ