Sermons on unbelief in the church: showing 76-90 of 144,007

Warning #2 - About Unbelief Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 15, 2009

The second in the series from Hebrews about the warnings.

CODE YELLOW ALLERT Warning about ‘Unbelief’ Hebrews 3:7-19 * In the supplement of the Fredericksburg Bible, there is a story which is told in “first-person” by a preacher which goes like this. A wealthy merchant of Philadelphia, who would not listen to the gospel message in health, sent for me at ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

See Jesus’ Response To Unbelief!

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 19, 2023

What is your favorite picture of Jesus? Most artists have portrayed Jesus as kind and gentle, or as God’s suffering servant. In the Gospel Lesson for today we have an example of a time when Jesus’ face most certainly didn’t look the way artists most often picture him.

What is your favorite picture of Jesus? If you were to close your eyes and bring to mind your best loved drawing or painting of Jesus, which one would it be? Perhaps you would recall one the many images showing Jesus as the Good Shepherd. That has been a favorite among Christians for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:20-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Unbelief, Authority: Spiritual Congestion Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 27, 2007

Could it be that we are living just like the people in Jesus day, could it be that we are so familiar with Jesus that we dismiss his authority and perpetuate the dominance of evil in our lives?

Billy lived in the middle of nowhere Oklahoma. She was born in a sod shack to pioneer parents, had less than a high school education and spent her entire life in the local area, she hated to travel – yet at least twice every year, a team from Gourmet magazine and Bon Appetit magazine would arrive ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Difference Between Faith And Unbelief

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

The woman heard Jesus’ sermon in faith. Simon, the Pharisee heard it in unbelief.

Intro What’s the difference between the Pharisee and the woman in today’s Gospel reading? I’m not asking about the difference in how they acted. Let’s go deeper. What was different in their hearts that showed in their actions? If we look beyond the superficial, we can see that their different ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

"...help Thou My Unbelief"

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Nov 8, 2009

God answers prayers; even for faith

Help Thou My Unbelief by Joe Mack Cherry Text: Mark 9: 14-29 Theme: Praying for faith I. Introduction to the Text A. The Transfiguration 1. Has always been a mystery to me. 2. It is believed that this happened the night prior to the events that took place in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lord, Help My Unbelief Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Aug 24, 2014

Being greatest in the Kingdom of God is measured by how we serve one another, in our service to God. This is why Jesus is adamant about welcoming even the LEAST of those around us who need to experience Christ's mercy and grace.

Lord, help my unbelief Mark 9:14-37 - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” - IMP: What God says to us here is critical ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Exposition Of 1 Peter, Part 10: The Perils Of Unbelief

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 10, 2021

The perils of unbelief apply to those in the church as well as those without.

An Exposition of 1 Peter, part 10: The Perils of Unbelief 1 Peter 2:7-8 Introduction We continue today in our study on 1 Peter. As a way of reminder, we remember that Peter addresses the topic of persecution of the believers. But to use the word “topic” we are greatly understating things. It is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:7-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Our Faith Fails Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 14, 2010

This series will focus on how our wrong beliefs and unbeliefs hinder our faith.

When Our Faith Fail Scripture: Hebrews 11:6; James 2:14; 26; Acts 8:18-19; 1 Peter 2:24 Introduction: I am starting this series with some trepidation as to how to deliver all of the information that is within my spirit in such a way that it will be received clearly by each of you and those ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do You Believe? PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 29, 2023

Explore the coexistence of faith and doubt, and to reassure believers that even in moments of unbelief, we can turn to Jesus for hope and help.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a message that's as relevant today as it was over 2,000 years ago when it was first spoken. We're going to talk about faith, doubt, and the hope we have in Jesus. We're gonna draw our inspiration from Mark 9:24, “Immediately the boy’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:24

Topics: Unbelief

James: From Unbelief To Unreserved Devotion Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 16, 2009

Sermon examines life of James, the Lord’s brother, as author of the the Epistle of James.

James: From Unbelief to Unreserved Devotion James 1:1 4-6-08 Intro I want to begin this morning with a family conflict—a conflict that Jesus had with his brothers in John 7. The four brothers were named James, Joses, Jude, and Simon (Mk 6:3). Of course, they were half brothers since Joseph was ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Charismatic

Dealing Wisely With Unbelief & Opposition Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 10, 2021

If we stand for Jesus, we will inevitably face the same kind of opposition that He did. How do we respond? His example gives us a clue as he faces both the unbelief of his own family, and the deadly opposition of israel's leaders.

It’s been more than 20 years ago now since I initiated a lawsuit in the name of the church against the Washoe County School District. As a few of you know, and even fewer of you probably remember, it was about the matter of Equal Access—equal access to public school facilities for churches and ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-15, Matthew 5:44, Matthew 7:6, Matthew 10:16-18, 1 John 2:15-16, Mark 6:3, Mark 3:21  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Bible Church

Jesus Is Greater Than Our Unbelief

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 13, 2020

In the same way, the verses we are going to study today serve as a warning for believers that were being tempted to find their hope in something other than the Gospel.

Jesus is > than our Unbelief Hebrews 3:7-19 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Downtown Fellowship 8-18-19 La Mano [Picture - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Mano_de_Punta_del_Este#/media/File:Thehandofpuntadeleste.jpg] In the coastal town of Punta de Esta in Uruguay, there is a very famous ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

Human Verus Divine The Sin Of Unbelief

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 3, 2006

The cross gives life real meaning

HUMAN VERUS DIVINE the sin of Unbelief 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 How is your Determination in what God has given us to do? Do you have an excuse? Johnny Fulton was run over by a car at the age of three. He suffered crushed hips, broken ribs, a fractured skull, and compound fractures in his legs. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Doubting Jesus’ Power

Contributed by Leonard Davis on Mar 4, 2016

Examining the "faith spectrum." Where do we find ourselves on this spectrum?

DOUBTING JESUS’ POWER John 9:1-17; 35-41 We casually talk about belief and doubt and faith and such subjects and we may find that when we hear of certain things that are “out of the ordinary” that we ourselves may be skeptical. There is a spectrum of faith issues that runs ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe, Help My Unbelief PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 18, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to overcome doubts and uncertainties by strengthening their faith, trust, and love in God's everlasting guidance and love.

Good morning, Today, we gather here not as a family united by faith, bound by love, and driven by the shared desire to grow closer to our Lord. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the Gospel of Mark, specifically Mark 9:24, which reads, 'Immediately the boy's father exclaimed, 'I do believe; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:24

Topics: Confidence, God's Faithfulness