Sermons on Spirit Filled Believers:

Believers Need Encouragement

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Aside: Believers Need Encouragement As They Apply These Tests of Fellowship 1.

Aside: Believers Need Encouragement As They Apply These Tests of Fellowship 1. The Fundamental Blessings of Salvation Should Encourage All Believers a. The Joy of Forgiveness of Sins b. The Privilege of Knowing the Father 2. The Proven Experience of Trusting the Unchanging God Should Encourage ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Seeing Is Not Believing

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Faith that requires proof is inferior to faith that does not have to see in order to believe.

Thesis: Faith that requires proof is inferior to faith that does not have to see in order to believe. Intro.: 1. Illust. I'll never forget the day I was told that I was going to be a father. "You've got to be kidding!" was about all I could say. I was assured that this was no joke--all the proper ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Eve Believes The Lie

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 25, 2001

An outline for study/group discussion

“Now the serpent was more crafty than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said to the woman, ‘Indeed, has God said, ‘You shall not eat from any tree of the garden’?’ And the woman said to the serpent, ‘From the fruit of the trees of the garden we may eat; but from the fruit ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Orthodox

Why Believe In Hell?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004

A sermon on the reality of Hell.

WHY BELIEVE IN HELL? Matthew 10:24-28 INTRO: Dante wrote Divine Comedy in the 14th century. He is the chief character. In the epic poem, Dante is lost in a dark forest which symbolizes his own unworthy life, and the evil he saw in society. On Good Friday, he meets Virgil, a Roman poet, who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-28

Denomination: Baptist

Warning! Believer Beware Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2005

Luke records for us in the passage we will study today 7 warning signs that Believers need to beware of

"WARNINGS, BELIEVER BEWARE!!" TEXT: LUKE 12 INTRODUCTION Several weeks back when we studied Luke chapter 9 and we answered the question, WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM -- And as that great chapter closes Jesus set His face towards Jerusalem.. towards the cross and His death. And we said that from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:22-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Believing That Does Not Save

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 1, 2005

The apostle John exposes the myth that all believing is not the same and that all believing does not save.

“BELIEVING THAT DOES NOT SAVE” JOHN 2:23-25; 8:30-31; 12:42-43 1. Believing that does not save is believing that does not COMMIT. (2:23-25) Deuteronomy 31:21; Joshua 22:22; 1 Samuel 16:7; 2 Chronicles 6:30; Jeremiah 17:9-10; Matthew 10:16-17; John 6:64; 7:30-32; Acts 8:12-13, 18-23; Hebrews ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Birthmarks Of A Believer (B) Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 22, 2005

Series inspired by “What every Christian Ought to Know” by Adrian Rogers and “Saved without a Doubt” by John Macarthur

Sermon Series: “Blessed Assurance” Sermon #3: “Birthmarks of a Believer (B)” Text: I John 5:13 INTRODUCTION: Welcome to week 3 of a 5 week study on how to be assured of our salvation. We have learned so far that true salvation lies in our being ‘born again’ by God’s Grace through faith in Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Believe God

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 10, 2006

The life of Paul was powerful because he live not by his faith, but by the FAITH OF GOD! He was aware that God was always with him.

I BELIEVE GOD! I. PAUL ABOARD SHIP Acts 27:20 And when neither sun nor stars in many days appeared, and no small tempest lay on us, all hope that we should be saved was then taken away. . Acts 27:21 But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, ye ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:20-26

Peter's Exhortation To Believers

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Sep 29, 2005

Peter lifts up believers to embrace the fullness of their faith and its substance.

1. Introduction: A. The Second Letter of Peter begins like so many others. He simply introduces himself in the manner which was customary of the day. His name and what he was vocationally – followed by a comment as to who the letter was written. So we have: NKJ 2 Peter 1:1 Simon Peter, a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Believe? Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Nov 10, 2004

6th in series "Miracles in Matthew." The healing of the two blind men serves as an example of how to bring our needs to the Lord.

This miracle story is about as straightforward as it gets, so I’d like to use it as a guide for us this morning as we think about how to bring our requests before the Lord. We begin with… The Request itself 27As Jesus went on from there, two blind men followed him, calling out, "Have mercy on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It's Not Enough To Believe

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Apr 7, 2004

Who were the first witnesses to the resurrection? Not the women or the apostles, but the guards at the door! And yet, it didn’t change their lives at all. How many here believe in the resurrection, but it hasn’t changed your life at all?

I think one of the most fascinating careers one could have would be that of the major television or newspaper reporter. To live a life of someone like Walter Cronkitt would be a fascinating life. To witness history unfold. To be a witness of the Normandy Invasion. To be a witness to Pearl ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Believers Breastplate Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 30, 2002

No believer is prepared for spiritual warfare who does not understand their position of righteousness through their identification with Jesus Christ.

Righteousness is imperative to spiritual warfare Righteousness is represented by the breastplate because the breastplate covers the vital organs of the body, (Thus righteousness protects the soul and the conscience of the Christian. If Satan can strip the child of God of his sense of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:17, Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Beautiful Believer's Baptism Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

A Biblical look at what baptism is and is not: It’s a SYMBOL, NOT A SACRAMENT--FOR BELIEVERS, NOT FOR BABIES--by PLUNGING UNDER, not POURING ON--for SUBMISSION, NOT FOR SALVATION. Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, & PowerPoint Presentation.

Beautiful Believer’s Baptism Acts 8:35-39 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Baptism.html I’m not saying baptism is for beautiful believers only! (how would you explain Gary?) But it’s a beautiful picture of what happened in the heart of one who trusted Christ as Savior. The most wonderful thing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:35-39

Denomination: Baptist

Believing Jesus Completely Series

Contributed by Clark Bates on Aug 21, 2003

This examination of the trial of Jesus challenges us to consider our our faith.

BELIEVING JESUS COMPLETELY MARK 14:53-65 Are you a believer? If you are what difference is it making in your life? A man who was an avowed atheist was enjoying a swim in the ocean when out of the corner of his eye he caught a glimpse of a dorsal fin, headed right for him. He began to swim wildly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-65

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thomas: Struggling To Believe

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 16, 2003

The importance of trusting in God when we don’t understand His ways

Thomas: Struggling to Believe John 20:24-29 Primary Purpose: The importance of trusting God when we don’t understand his ways We look at the disciple today many call “Doubting Thomas”, but I would say to you that I don’t think that’s the right title for Thomas. We just can’t imagine after all ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Baptist