Sermons on Unbelief:

Handling Disappointments At Christmas

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 14, 2001

This sermon deals with the reality that Christmas brought disappointment to the lives of the participants in the first century and still does the same for us today.

Handling Disappointment At Christmas GNLCC 12/16/2001 Isaiah 7:13-14 Luke 1:26-38 Text Matt 1:18-25 Everything about the way the world celebrates Christmas gives the impression of a wonderful time of joy, fun, excitement, and happiness. The lights are beautiful, Santa is a jolly old ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Isaiah 7:13-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Did The Lord Say To Martin Luther?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 26, 2002

I Martin Luther heard the Lord tell me that it’s by faith alone, Grace alone, Christ alone and Scripture alone that we experience and have a relationship with Him.

What did the Lord say to Martin Luther? Thesis: I Martin Luther heard the Lord tell me that it’s by faith alone, Grace alone, Christ alone and Scripture alone that we experience and have a relationship with Him. Texts: Martin Luther’s two favorite passages. Romans 1:17 For in the gospel a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:1-20, Romans 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Righteousness By Faith Alone

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jun 6, 2002

Paul makes clear there is only one way to righteousness and the promises associated with salvation - Faith in the saving work of Jesus Christ

Romans 4:13-25 – Righteousness by Faith Who wants to earn a $1,000.00?  If you can jump up and touch the ceiling I will give you $1,000.00 Background to the Book of Romans  Paul wrote this letter to the Church of Rome primarily made up of Jews who had brought the gospel message back ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-25

Denomination: Christian Church

Quit Kidding Yourself Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2001

Today as we look at James we will uncover 5 things that if we are not careful we can deceive ourselves about - and if we do , the end results can be deadly (Real faith For The Real World - part three)

"Quit Kidding Yourself" James 1:16-27 She woke up early and decided to take a walk. The air was clear and brisk, the birds were singing to one another in the trees. She stopped for a moment to say hello, and pat a mother deer and her 2 babies. The morning sun was just beginning to sneak over ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are Latter Day Saints Really Saints? Series

Contributed by Mark Jackson on Jul 26, 2002

This sermon will help you to understand the distinctive doctrines that separate Mormons fron Christians and why Latter Day Saints are a cult.

Are Latter Day Saints Really Saints? Officially known as The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Mormonism was founded by Joseph Smith Jr. in 1830. Their headquarters is in Salt Lake City, Utah – a state that is now 70% Mormon. They claim to now have over 11 million members worldwide, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fellowship With God - Christlikeness (Part 2 Of 5)

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Feb 13, 2004

How did Jesus walk? And how can I apply it to my life, so that I may have increased fellowship with God? God has shown me 10 crucial ways in which Jesus, our example, has walked that we need to apply to our lives today.

Title: Keys To Fellowship With God Sub-Title: The Foundation Of Christlikeness Text: I John 2:6 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: One day a father of a very wealthy family took his son on a trip to the country with the firm purpose of showing his son how poor people live. They spent a couple ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

If God Is, Now What

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2004

This sermon deals with the reality that if we believe God is, then there is certainly going to be a change in the way we live our lives.

If God Is Now What 5/23/04 NLF Exodus 3:1-22 1 Cor. 10:1-3 Let’s suppose for a moment that your car insurance payment and your house insurance payment both came due at the same time. You had misplaced the bills, and had received your final notice that your insurance would be cancelled if ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Be A Light In Darkness

Contributed by Kevin Heath on Aug 15, 2004

Jesus called us lights in darkness. What does it mean and what do we need to do?

Mat 5:14 You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Mat 5:15 Nor do men light a lamp and put it under the grain-measure, but on a lampstand. And it gives light to all who are in the house. Mat 5:16 Let your light so shine before men that they may see your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

6 Important Elements Regarding Salvation Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 5, 2005

Important truths about what needs to happen for salvation to occur

Whoever will call upon the name of the Lord will be saved. January 1979 – made that call - MAX LUCADO, in one of his books, tells a story that he read about a newlywed couple that had a honeymoon disaster. They arrived at the hotel in the wee hours with high hopes. They had reserved a large room ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-21

The Case For The Spirit Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 25, 2004

The sermon examines the evidences of the Spirit’s work in the life of the believer.

Holy Spirit Series 2000 The Case for the Spirit Romans 8:15-27 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO I loved those old Sherlock Holmes movies I watched as a kid. The scenes were different. The crimes varied from movie to movie. The bad guys had different ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mothers Of Great Faith

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Oct 24, 2000

A study of the great faith of cousins Mary and Elizabeth.

Mothers of Great Faith (Luke 1) [HTTP formatted copy of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/mothers.html] The Bible tells us in Luke 8:31-32 how to be true disciples or students of Jesus Christ, by abiding (living, being at home) continually (day by day) in His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-66

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fire Or Funeral

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 3, 2005

The Christian heart is the Holy Spirit home so think and talk like the God of Elijah who answers by fire.

Luke 3:16: “John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water (he did not deceive them), but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose; he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire.” In this scripture, we see three baptisms: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Walk Of Victory (Why We Are Losing The Battle) Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 8, 2005

In the closing words of this letter Paul talks about the battle we are in and how we can have victory. (Ephesians 10)

"THE WALK OF VICTORY; WHY ARE WE LOSING THE BATTLE?" TEXT: EPHESIANS 6:10-24 EVERY YEAR WE AMERICANS CELEBRATE MEMORIAL DAY. A TIME SET ASIDE TO HONOR THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE. MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE LAID DOWN THEIR VERY LIFE FOR THEIR COUNTRY.... WE WHO HAVE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rahab: A Most Unlikely Servant Of God Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Apr 21, 2005

Sermon 2 in a series on the book of Joshua. The sermon focuses on how God often uses the most unusual people to accomplish the most amazing things.

Introduction: 1. This morning is the second sermon in the series entitled, "Possibilities: The Dream of what lies ahead." God is doing big things in the lives of His people, there are great moments ahead for them, but those great moments start in some very unexpected ways. Have you ever noticed ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Grace We Struggle To Accept: The Embrace Of Grace Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 27, 2005

Grace is not only hard to understand, it is difficult to accept. While every human being has a deep need for acceptance, security, and significance, we tend to seek the meeting of those needs in other human beings, who can never really meet those needs.

Grace We Struggle to Accept: The Embrace of Grace Grace, prt. 2 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers 3/20/05 I want to start today’s message on an uncharacteristically heavy note. I have a few questions for you, and they’re the kind of questions that may not be easy for you to answer. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist