Sermons on Unbelief:

Luke 4:31-41 - What Authority Really Looks Like

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 12, 2024

The authority of Jesus teaching caused the demons to reveal themselves in protest. The authority of Jesus' command causes sickness to immediately cease. How does that same authority operate in the lives of believers today?

Today we're going to deal with two topics that can be somewhat controversial within the church: the demonic and healing. We're going to dive into the Word of God, lay some proper foundation today, and let's pray first because that's where we need to go. Father, we come before You. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Comprehensive Study On Salvation And The Authority, Promises, Privileges, Rights, And Eternal Destiny Of Every Born-Again Christian - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 1, 2025

What a person believes about God is the most important thing contained in their mind. It affects everything about them. Specifically, what they believe about God shapes them spiritually, emotionally, and physically.

Part 2 Eternal Life Throughout the Bible, Christians are promised eternal life. None of the verses indicate that one can lose the eternal life that God promises (Matthew 19:29; Mark 10:29-30; Luke 18:29-30; John 3:16,36; 5:24; 6:39-40; John 17:2-3; Acts 13:47-48; Romans 5:20-21; 6:23; 2 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 John 2:19-20, Hebrews 6:9, Philippians 1:6, Titus 2:11-12, Mark 8:35, Titus 3:3-8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The New Passover Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 15, 2025

The Twelve along with Jesus joined them in an upper room to celebrate the final Passover and inaugurate the first Communion. Depicted in Mark 14:17-26, in two ways we see that the New Passover began with 1) The Final Passover (Mark 14:17–21) and concludes with 2) The First Communion (Mark 14:22–26)

Mark 14:17–26. 17And when it was evening, he came with the twelve. 18And as they were reclining at table and eating, Jesus said, “Truly, I say to you, one of you will betray me, one who is eating with me.” 19They began to be sorrowful and to say to him one after another, “Is it I?” 20He said to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:17-26

Denomination: Other

Philip And Philip Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 20, 2025

Philip and Philip were two different people in the New Testament, and we can learn spiritual lessons from both their lives and character.

Sermon: Philip and Philip Scripture Texts: Philip the apostle of Jesus and one of the 12 (He was most likely the leader of the second group of 4 in the group of Jesus 12 disciples). John 1:43–46 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, “Follow me.” Philip, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-46, John 6:5-7, Acts 8:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mark Part 2 (Nasb)

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Jun 28, 2025

notes by Marilyn Hickey Ministries, footnotes by biblegateway.com

The Gerasene Demoniac 5 They came to the other side of the sea, into the country of the Gerasenes. 2 When He got out of the boat, immediately a man from the tombs with an unclean spirit met Him, 3 and he had his dwelling among the tombs. And no one was able to bind him anymore, even with a chain; ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

If You Are Willing Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 17, 2025

The powerful encounter Jesus has with a man who has leprosy

If You Are Willing Matthew 8:1-4 NOW THIS MORNING – after our break for the Easter Season, where we are jumping back into our verse by verse study of The Gospel of Matthew... UNDERSTAND – in His Gospel Matthew wants to us to know that Jesus is the promised King... IN FACT – He makes this clear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Justified Through The Faith Series

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 11, 2025

To establish that when it pleased God, He called the Galatians, Paul, and us by His grace; to reveal His Son (Christ) to us, and in us; that we might preach and teach Him among the nations: that all might be justified through the faith in Christ Jesus.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Who Called Galatia By His Grace 2. Who Called Paul By His Grace 3. Who Called Us By His Grace Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss “Justified through the faith.” Paul wrote: “God, who hath called the Galatians, him, and us by His grace.” He continued: ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-24, Galatians 2:16, Galatians 3:11-12, Galatians 3:26-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Obedience And Power To Obey!

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 17, 2005

Trust and Obey

Obedience And Power To Obey! Sunday March 18, 2001 Genesis 2:15-17 15 The LORD God placed the man in the Garden of Eden to tend and care for it. This man had dominion, and the forces of nature responded at his beck and call. 16 But the LORD God gave him this warning: “You may freely eat any ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-17

Denomination: Church Of God

David--The Fear Of Death Series

Contributed by Cameron Mcdonlad on Feb 28, 2004

Glimpses in the life of David to see how he handled brushes with death.

Fear Factor: “David—Fear of Death” (1 Samuel) M. Cameron McDonald February 29, 2004 Intro: ILL: SAM KINISON WAS A FAMOUS COMEDIAN IN THE LATE 198O’S INTO THE EARLY 90’S. HE GAINED HIS STATUS AS ONE OF THE MOST RECOGNIZED COMEDIANS FOR BEING AS CRUDE AND SHOCKING AS WAS CULTURALLY ACCEPTABLE AT THE ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Da Vinci Code: Busting Da Vinci

Contributed by Chris Rowney on Jul 7, 2006

Comparison of the Gnostic and Canonical Gospels demonstrate that we CAN trust the bible as we have it

www.tcfnet.org.au sermons@tcfnet.org.au MYTHBUSTING THE DA VINCI CODE MAY 21st 2006 • Chris Rowney These messages are also available as audio podcasts at www.tcfnet.org.au/podcasts It is easy to make a claim in a single sentence… and if that claim is what people already do, or WANT TO ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Procrastination

Contributed by George Barton on Feb 25, 2006

Demonstrates the follies of procrastination.

PROCRASTINATION SCRIPTURES RE PROCRASTINATION (Gen 19:1 NIV) The two angels arrived at Sodom in the evening, and Lot was sitting in the gateway of the city. When he saw them, he got up to meet them and bowed down with his face to the ground. (Gen 19:2 NIV) "My lords," he said, "please turn ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

What About Faith And Good Works? (Part 1)

Contributed by Tony Miano on Apr 2, 2001

This morning our focus is going to be on verses 14-17, in chapter two. In this section of the passage we find an assumption (v.14), an analogy (vv. 15-16), and an application (v.17). Included is a historical looks at the relationship between James and Paul.

What About Faith and Good Works? An Answer to the believer James 2:14-17 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church April 1, 2001 Introduction: We’ve spent the last couple of weeks tackling an issue that many people, present company excluded of course, would like to avoid. We ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17

Denomination: *other

What About Faith And Good Works? (Part 2)

Contributed by Tony Miano on Apr 6, 2001

. In this section of James’ letter, we see an objection stated (v. 18a), the objection challenged (vv. 18b-19), and the objector confronted (v. 20).

What About Faith and Good Works? An Answer to the Skeptic James 2:18-20 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church April 8, 2001 Introduction: A couple of weeks ago I talked about the way James weaved a courtroom drama throughout his writing, in the first half of chapter two. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:18-20

Denomination: *other

The Bible: Standing On The Promises

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Oct 18, 2000

The benefits of knowing and believing God’s promises in His Word.

The Bible: Standing On The Promises (Hebrews 4:1-2) [HTML formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/standing.html] The last time I spoke, I emphasized the importance of learning God’s Word. Jesus Himself said in John 8:31-32 that only believers who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Complete In Christ (Part 3)

Contributed by Tony Bartolucci on Oct 18, 2000

An exposition of Colossians 2:9-10 dealing with the believer's sufficiency in Christ.

{Not a manuscript: a transcription from audio cassette} Introduction Well let’s take our Bibles again and turn with me to the book of Colossians. Colossians chapter 2, and believe it or not, we’re going to get through verse 10 this morning, (unless I have a heart attack or something!). ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-10

Denomination: *other