Sermons on Ripleys Believe It Or Not:

The Tough Path Of The New Believer

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 4, 2006

Saul was an unusual convert, to be sure. But perhaps he can serve as an example of the things the new believers go through when they come to Christ. And we can also find out how we can encourage them by reaching out like Barnabas did.

Passage: Acts 9:19-31 Intro: There are times in our lives when we undergo dramatic change. 1. moving, starting a new school, a new job. 2. many factors in these changes, but one of the most powerful is the change in relationships. 3. separate from old friends, perhaps struggle to make new ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Do You Believe

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 10, 2006

Some foundational principles of money.

INTRO: This past January the pastors were at a retreat in Duluth and the speaker told of a missionary friend who was trying to reach this group of people in Mexico. They had a difficult time because these villagers had what he phrased “a scarcity mentality.” The missionary said their belief ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do You Really Believe?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 16, 2006

A shorter sermon about the difference between having true belief versus just thinking you have true belief. Interesting illustration about a pendulum.

Take an empty cola bottle sometime and fill it half full of water. Then, take some vegetable oil and fill it the rest of the way. Then try to shake it with all your might so it will become all mixed up. What happens? The moment you stop shaking, it begins to separate from one another, doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9, Romans 10:9-12

Denomination: *other

Does God Believe In Atheists?

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 13, 2006

Looking at seven reasons why atheism is a difficult stance to take.

Does God believe in atheists? Intro: There’s a story told about a Professor of biology who was an atheist. Every year he began his lectures on evolution by asking if any of the students were religious. When they identified themselves he boasted that by the end of his course they’d all ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Believe In Miracles?

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 17, 2006

This message looks at various aspects of healing. Biblical answers are given to the question: "Does God Heal Today?"

Do You Believe in Miracles? 2 Kings 5:1-19 The World Book Dictionary defines a miracle as “A wonderful happening that is contrary to or independent of the known laws of nature.” When it comes to believing in miracles we tend to be skeptical. We hear about someone being healed and we want to see ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19

Denomination: Free Methodist

I Believe In Heaven And Hell

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 14, 2006

What you believe determines how you live.

¡§There was a rich man who was dressed in purple and fine linen and who feasted sumptuously every day. And at his gate lay a poor man named Lazarus, covered with sores, who longed to satisfy his hunger with what fell from the rich man¡¦s table; even the dogs would come and lick his sores. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Filled To The Uttermost: An Example For The Believer Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 20, 2006

This message was developed to help Christians to relaize how much they have in Christ - specifically when filled with the Holy Spirit.

FILLED TO THE UTTER MOST: AN EXAMPLE FOR THE BELIEVER Acts 6:8-7:60 INTRODUCTION: A. In Ephesians 5:18 Paul wrote, be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; 1. This verse lets us know that it is possible to be a Christian and not be filled with the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe In Christ's Return Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Aug 30, 2006

Ready or Not....He is coming and we should be ready for His appearing. Here is how.

There are many weird things you can hear about the return of Christ and the end of time. This morning I would like to share my beliefs up front, and then cut right to the chase of exposition of what Jesus said about His second coming, the "Parousia". Your pastor is a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: United Methodist

What Does It Mean To Believe? Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 26, 2006

Join us as we examine what it means to believe in Jesus.

Believing in Christ is an important decision. It carries eternal consequences. Today, I want us to join together in considering what it means to believe in Jesus Christ. We want to make sure that all of us are on the same page in what we believe. This will aid those who have made decisions ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Doubt Only Believe

Contributed by Ellen Johnson on Dec 29, 2005

THOMAS - doubter - had no assurance of who, what he believed in. Thomas walked with Jesus, Jesus was his friend, master, talked with Jesus, but never had the assurance of what his relationship was with his master. blessed assurance Jesus is mine, o what

Dear Beloved, i thank my Lord, for this day, we are truely blessed to be able to recieve from his word, blessed be his wonderful name. Father i come to in the name of Jesus, Father today i ask that you would touch each one who searches your word today.I pray Father that you would annoint your word ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Believers Armor Pt. 1 Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Feb 4, 2006

We need to put on the whole armor of God

How many of you have someone in your life you would consider a thorn? Stop looking at the person next to you. Most, if not all of us, have someone we could identify as a person who it seems has been sent to cause chaos in our life, who seems to surface when we are going through the still water ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Believe That I Am Able?

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Feb 11, 2006

The question asked by our Lord begs for an answer

Believe that I am able? By Gerald Van Horn Matthew 9:28 “And when he had come into the house, the blind men came to him; and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this?” This question asked by our Lord begs for an answer. Did you ever have someone ask a question or give a quiz ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Whose Report Will You Believe?

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Dec 26, 2004

People today like to go along with the majority; they like to go along with the influential, they like to go along with those who think they know, but I prefer to go along with the Lord and believe his report.

Sunday Morning, December 5th, 2004 Let us pray Welcome..... We are now in the final month of the year 2004, and today is the second Sunday of the Advent season. It is a time of cel-e-bra-tion of our Lord’s coming to earth as God In-car- nate; God in the flesh. Last Sunday we talked about The ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33, Isaiah 53:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Believers Are The Lord's Crown Of Splendor

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 5, 2005

CHRISTMAS 2(B) - Believers are the Lord’s crown of splendor as the church is clothed with righteousness and then this righteousness is to brightly shine.

BELIEVERS ARE THE LORD’S CROWN OF SPLENDOR (Outline) ISAIAH 61:10-62:3 - January 2, 2005 - CHRISTMAS 2 INTRO: The basics of life, in the Lord’s eyes, are simply food and clothing. Having food and cloth-ing we are to be content. In our nation not very many are too concerned about food ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Can You Believe It?

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 24, 2005

As Christians we are believers, it is who we are and it is what we do. This message is about believing God and taking Him at His Word.

23, January 2005 Dakota Community Church Can You Believe It? Introduction: Yes you can! Answering that question is a no brainer, like choosing life or do you want a spank? We are believers – it is what we instinctively do. Quote: "I am an historian, I am not a believer, but I must confess as a ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Mennonite