Sermons on Tested Believer:

Good News To Believe

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Sep 18, 2011

(justified) means that we are forgiven of our sins and we have faith that God forgave through Jesus death on the cross...so we are not saved by the law

09-18-2011 Lesson...Good News to Believe...Romans 3:28-4:5 4:16-25 You will notice the little titles above the study scripture we read..they are the great truth of what we believe...Its through faith....Its a gift...Its by grace...Its assured.....that is also what we tell others. Salvation...Its ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Difficulty As A Believer Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 4, 2011

James addresses ’wars and fights’ in a way which we sometimes miss.

Dealing with Difficulty as a Believer James 4:1-10 * Ever since Genesis 3, mankind has been in the throes of fights, wars, struggles, suffering, which are generically called, difficulties. It is a never ending battle. No matter what you call them, we face these every day. You have heard me say ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Illustrations Of The Christian Believer

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

It was typical for our Lord Jesus to use illustrations in his presentation of the truth. His close disciple Peter followed His very effective teaching method. In his First Epistle, Peter uses many beautiful pictures of believers in Christ. Today we shall

Intro: It was typical for our Lord Jesus to use illustrations in his presentation of the truth. His close disciple Peter followed His very effective teaching method. In his First Epistle, Peter uses many beautiful pictures of believers in Christ. Today we shall see and study six of them. To better ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: *other

Habits Of Growing Believers

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

Jesus wants us to grow, to progress in our Christian life so we become spiritually mature and good examples. Unlike in the physical world, growth is inevitable as time goes by. In the spiritual world, the passing of time does not guarantee growth. God hel

Intro: Living creatures grow – whether they be plants, animals or humans, growth is a normal part of existence. Jesus wants us to grow, to progress in our Christian life so we become spiritually mature and good examples. Unlike in the physical world, growth is inevitable as time goes by. In the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: *other

Out Of Place Believers

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

Have you ever been out of place? How did you feel? It’s truly so embarrassing to be in the wrong place especially for such a long time! We should be IN our place rather than be OUT of it. In our Bible study today, let’s briefly survey six men of God who g

Intro: Our passage speaks of God’s search for Adam in the Garden of Eden after he and his wife Eve fell into sin. Have you ever been out of place? How did you feel? It’s truly so embarrassing to be in the wrong place especially for such a long time! We should be IN our place rather than be OUT of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-10

Denomination: *other

Believers’ Prayer For Boldness

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 8, 2011

God showed a sign, the Believers prayed with unity, they asked for boldness, and as a result, God showed a sign, they were unified, and they were emboldened by the power of God!

Believers’ Prayer for Boldness First given in 2001, Sterling C. Franklin Translation used in this sermon: NIV Brief Outline -- Believers’ Prayer for Boldness Acts 4:23-33 (Broader Context: Acts 3 & 4) I. God Showed a Sign (Acts 3) II. They Prayed with Unity (4:24) III. They Asked for Boldness ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit And The Believer

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 10, 2011

“For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God” Romans 8:14.

Theme: The Holy Spirit and the believer Text: Romans 8:14; Gal. 5:16-23 When Adam sinned the Scriptures teach us that his sin contaminated the whole human race so that “all have sinned and come short of the glory of God” (Rom 3:23). The result is that every human being is born ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Seeker, The Believer, And The Skeptic

Contributed by Dwight Hord on Dec 21, 2011

An Easter message to identify and challanges belivers to see what kind of believer we are. There are 3 types of believers... The Seeker, The Believer, and The Skeptic. Where do you fit?

The Seeker, The Believer, and the Skeptic Text: John 20:1-9 Pastor Dwight L. Hord • The Seeker In Vs. 1 of John 20 we find Mary on resurrection ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God Believes In You

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 13, 2012

Examines the differences between people who fail and people who make a difference.

GOD BELIEVES IN YOU This past Thursday I performed the funeral for the 5 month old grandson of a friend of mine from the sheriff’s office. It was an especially sad day. Friends, and family were heart broken. Wanting to do everything we could to help, Gladys brought one of the 4-H ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-52

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Doubting And Believe

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Apr 15, 2012

Through our belief and faithful witness that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, we can influence this community to have life in Jesus name.

What is our motto, our slogan, at St. Thomas? A Believing Church in an Doubting World. From the very beginning, God called His people to believe, to be faithful, to trust Him. God told Noah to build an ark; and he believed Him and was saved. He told Abram that he’d give him the land of Canaan ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Anglican

Believers Are God's Watchmen

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 11, 2011

PENTECOST 16 (A) - Believers are God's watchmen. They will warn the wicked. Those who repent will turn and return to God.

BELIEVERS ARE GOD’S WATCHMEN (Outline) September 12, 2010 - Pentecost 16 - EZEKIEL 33:7-11 INTRO: Responsibility is an underused word in our society today. Very few want to claim responsibil-ity for much of anything. The Lord God Almighty has called each of us out of darkness ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:7-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Five Signs Of A Believer

Contributed by Shane Brown on Apr 18, 2011

Pastor Shane Brown talks about the five signs that Jesus said would follow those who believe on Him.

In the great commission that Jesus gave us, He said that five signs would follow all those that believe on Him. Well, as we look at much of the church today, or should I say, so called "church", we see very little, if any of the five signs following those who proclaim to be Christians. These signs ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-20

Denomination: Charismatic

"Believers Will Be With The Lord Forever"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Apr 20, 2011

Saints Triumphant (A) - Believers will live with the Lord forever either at our death or on Judgment Day.

“WE WILL BE WITH THE LORD FOREVER” (Outline) November 14, 2010 - Saints Triumphant - 1 THESSALONIANS 4:13-18 INTRO: When is the end not the end? The end is not the end when it is a beginning. Earthly life comes to an end. The believers’ perfect eternal life begins. While living on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Lutheran

I Believe In Angels Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on May 3, 2011

A message looking at the ministry of angels.

Verily, verily, I say unto you, Hereafter ye shall see heaven open, and the angels of God ascending and descending upon the Son of man. INTRODUCTION In this text the Lord Jesus Christ says that the angels ascend before they descend. The order seems strange. We would think that it should be the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:51

Lawsuits Against Believers Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 8, 2011

In today's lesson we learn about how Christians are to handle disputes among themselves.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the question of whether to sue fellow Christians in civil court. Let’s learn about this in a message I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed