Sermons on Ripleys Believe It Or Not:

Believing I Can Receive Series

Contributed by David Shipman on Nov 22, 2001

We must know that we know we can prossess what God has promised and we must prepare ourselves to receive what we are believing for.

Breakthrough 2: Believing I Can Receive! >Start with a confession of faith >Purpose is to possess what we continually claim that we have legal right to. >Two focal points of this breakthrough 1. We must know that we know we can possess 2. We must prepare ourselves >Today is a very simple ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Believe... In The Communion Of Saints Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 23, 2001

We are called to more than just being ’the holy catholic church’- we are aclled to communion with one another. But we are also part of the great commuion of saints with those who have gone before us. They are watching and willing us on.

I believe in… the communion of saints WBC 25/11/01am Jn 15:9-17, Heb 11:32-12:3, 12:18-24 INTRO = a progression from “the Holy Catholic Church” - cf last Sun pm - God only sees one church. Has one church - = holy. Set apart. Called out to be sent back in - = catholic: diverse, broad, varied - ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe... In The Resurrection Of The Body Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 23, 2001

Our resurrection

I believe in… the resurrection of the body WBC 25/11/01 pm I Cor 15:35-57 This is a fascinating part of the creed = not talking about the resurrection of Jesus’ body - we’ve already conveyed belief in that - sure, His resurrection is/was the prototype for ours (so linked in that way) = talking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-57

Denomination: Baptist

Privacy And Priesthood Of All Believers

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Dec 8, 2000

Every believer is equally a priest in full-time Christian service, and there are no "lay" people. Believers have privacy, and their spiritual life is between them and God.

PRIVACY & PRIESTHOOD OF BELIEVERS (6-12-01) (1 Thes. 4:11-12; Rev. 1:5-6, 5:9-10) [HTTP formatted version of this outline is located at http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/priests.html] 1. All born-again believers are PRIESTS in full-time Christian service (Rev. 1:5-6, 5:9-10). Rev 1:5 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, Revelation 1:5-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Can Believe It?

Contributed by Patrick Lane on Dec 20, 2000

We often miss God because we only look in the expected places

Who could believe it? Who would have ever thought it would have come to this? Such a powerful and glaring historical spectacle, nothing has gone as it seemed…. All of the professionals and most of the amatures got this one wrong. In fact as I read the record, no one suggested at any time that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Responsibilities Of The True Believer

Contributed by Jonathan Stockton on Jan 5, 2001

We are called to salvation and then called to service. We have a duty to live for Jesus and be His people.

Seven Responsibilities of the true Believer Jude 1:20-23 20 But ye, beloved, (1)building up yourselves on your most holy faith, (2)praying in the Holy Ghost, 21 (3)Keep yourselves in the love of God, (4)looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life. 22 And (5)of some have ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Leaders, Believers, Deceivers, & Cretans Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Mar 14, 2001

Introduction to Titus

LEADERS, BELIEVERS, DECEIVERS, & CRETANS TITUS (Introduction to the book of Titus) I want to think with me a moment this morning. What is the most important letter that you have ever received? For some maybe it was a letter affirming something, like a new home, or something of that nature. ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

The Battle Cry Of The Persecuted Believer Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 2, 2001

ULTIMATE DEFEAT IS RESERVED FOR OUR PERSECUTORS

BIG IDEA: ULTIMATE DEFEAT IS RESERVED FOR OUR PERSECUTORS I. (:1-4) THEY CAN BEAT ME BUT THEY CAN NEVER DEFEAT ME (THEY CAN WHIP ME BUT THEY CAN NEVER TOTALLY WHIP ME) A. Numerous Persecutions But Divine Perseverance 1. Numerous Persecutions “Many times they have persecuted me from my youth ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 129:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus: Believe Him Or Not?

Contributed by Joe Harding on Aug 4, 2001

Jesus must be accepted or rejected, there is no middle ground!

JESUS: BELIEVE HIM OR NOT? JOHN 10:22-42 AUGUST 5, 2001 INTRODUCTION: A fool is not necessarily stupid he just doesn’t recognize the obvious. Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson went on a camping trip. After a good meal they lay down for the night, and went to sleep. Some hours later, Holmes awoke and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:22-42

Denomination: Baptist

Should You Believe In The Trinity?

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 23, 2002

A biblical defense of the Trinity.

Should You Believe In The Trinity? A Biblical Defence Of The Trinity Introduction False teachers have always attacked the central and fundamental doctrines of the faith: the Virgin birth, the bodily resurrection of Christ, the Deity of Christ, and the Trinity. These fundamental Bible truths were, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:7, Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Are You Going To Believe?

Contributed by Mike Honzell on Feb 17, 2002

weigh the evidence and receive christ

WHO ARE YOU GOING TO BELIEVE? John 18: 33-38 INTRODUCTION: A. Under the Roman system of law, Pilate was not only the Judge but also the jury 1. He had the responsibility to hear the evidence and come to a conclusion of guilt or innocence about Jesus based on ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-38

Denomination: Baptist

I'm A Believer, Not A Feeler

Contributed by Mark Atherton on May 1, 2001

Let’s live by God’s word not our emotions

When I feel worthless, I choose to believe God 1 Peter 2:9-10 When I feel condemned, I choose to believe God Romans 8:1 When I feel unforgiven, I choose to believe God 1John 1:9 When I feel misunderstood, I choose to believe God Psalm 139:1-4 When I feel rejected, I choose to believe God Mt. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Holiness

What Do You Believe

Contributed by Harold Nichols on May 14, 2001

DO YOU BELIEVE WHAT YOUR PREACHER TEACHES OR WHAT GOD SAYS?

WHAT IS IT YOU BELIEVE? TEXT: II Tim.2:15 STUDY TO SHOW THYSELF APPROVED UNTO GOD, A WORKMAN THAT NEEDETH NOT TO BE ASHAMED RIGHTLY DIVIDING THE WORD OF TRUTH. INTRODUCTION: FRIENDS STUDY THE VERSES, JUST LOOK THEM OVER FIRST. II TIMOTHY 3:1, 4:3-5, I TIMOTHY 4:2, II THESSALONIANS 2:11, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Believe The Hype

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Jun 26, 2002

Deals with the consequences of giving in to the tactics of the enemy.

DON’T BELIEVE THE HYPE GENESIS 3:1-19 I believe that we’re living in a time where acceptance plays a big part in our society… We’re living in a time where everybody is looking for an excuse to do what they want to do… We’re living in a time where everybody wants the green light to act according ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do Muslims Believe In Jesus?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 28, 2002

This sermon explores nine fundamental differences between Christian and Muslim beliefs.

People have long talked about the idea that “all religions are basically saying the same thing.” This morning we want to examine that idea a little more closely when it comes to Christians and Muslims. Muslims mention Jesus and claim to revere him, so we ask the question, “Do Muslims ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-9

Denomination: Baptist