Sermons on Underground Believers:

Believers’ Social Security

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Aug 1, 2011

God has prescribed the way for us to be secure in Him.

Believers’ Social Security July 31, 2011 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God has prescribed the way for us to be secure in Him. Focus Passage: Psalm 37:3-5 Supplemental Passage: Some trust in chariots and some in horses, but we trust in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Past, Present, And Future Of The Believer

Contributed by Shawn Rose on May 19, 2009

Salvation is not an instantaneous act as we see it, but a process that stretches from eternity past to eternity future.

THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE OF THE BELIEVER Text: Romans 8:28 – 30 Introduction: · V. 28 · Not all things are good, but can be used for our long range good by God, who molds us · Promise only for Christians, “the called” · Salvation is not an instantaneous act as we see it, but a process ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Struggling To Believe The Good News Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Apr 11, 2010

Jesus rose from the grave. That was no trifling event. It took the disciples some time to grasp all that had changed with the glorious reality of Jesus' resurrection. Their struggle mirrors the struggle of all faithful Christ-followers.

Sermon for CATM – April 11, 2010 Journeying with the Disciples – Struggling to Believe the Good News Where were you on 9/11? Do you recall what you were doing the day or the exact time you first heard that the U.S. was under attack? What was your first response? Did you say: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mark Of A Bible Believing Church Series

Contributed by Vincent Harry Anobling on Oct 21, 2011

What is a true church? Is it the local building or the body of believers. Student of God's Word is aware that it's the body of believers purchased by the blood of the Lord Jesus Christ! How is the church you are in right now? Is your church preaching w

The Mark of a Bible believing church! Acts 2: 41 - 47 A Bible believing church... 1. Requires that each member believes in Jesus. v. 41 2. Baptizes people who believe in Jesus. v. 41 3. Holds steadfastly to Biblical Doctrine. v. 42 4. Encourages fellowship between believers. v. 42 5. Observes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Card Carrying Believer

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Nov 28, 2011

Worry or fret indicates a lack of trust in God’s wisdom, sovereignty and power. I’m going to give you the antidote to anxiety. Are you ready? Delighting in the Lord and meditating on His word.

Being a Card Carrying Believer Philippians 4:6-9 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Believe In The Virgin Mary

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 13, 2012

What is the significance of the virgin birth.

I believe in the Virgin Mary. That may sound like a strange sermon title for a Protestant, but actually it is quite important. It is important to believe that there was such a person in history, that she was the mother of Christ, and that she was a virgin at the time of his birth. In fact, this ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:22-31

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Stop Believing Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2012

Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see a group of people who were on the verge of not believing. They had lost hope b/c of the circumstances they were in. But Jesus came along and gave them a message that we can still use today. And that

“Don’t Stop Believing” Mark 9: 14-27 October 23, 2011 Intro: A preacher was watching a little girl standing outside the preschool Sunday school classroom between Sunday school and worship, waiting for her parents to come and pick her up for "big church." The pastor noticed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-27

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe In The Communion Of The Saints Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 17, 2012

The benefit and necessity of being a part of the life of the church.

I believe in the communion of the saints. The words sound strange, and you may ask, “Who are the saints?” Are they the ones we see in some churches that are made of plaster standing on little shelves around the walls? Are they the ones whose image people wear around their neck or ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Methodist

What Believers Aren't

Contributed by Richard A. Bradley on Mar 6, 2012

In this passage Paul is very descriptive of what believers should not be or what they should not do. The redeemed church must be something different than the lost world. How different should we be? Paul tells us in Titus 3:1-3.

WHAT BELIEVERS AREN’T Titus 3:1-3 1 Remind them to be subject to rulers and authorities, to obey, to be ready for every good work, 2 to speak evil of no one, to be peaceable, gentle, showing all humility to all men. 3 For we ourselves were also once foolish, disobedient, deceived, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Prayed For Future Believers Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 28, 2012

We will see how Jesus prayed for future believers. These are those who would believe in Him from that moment to the end of the world. What He prayed is a precious thing for believers, but it is also an indictment against believers of every generation.

We are in the third segment of Jesus’ prayer in John 17. He first prayed for Himself, then He prayed for the disciples. Tonight we will see how Jesus prayed for future believers. These are those who would believe in Him from that moment to the end of the world. What He prayed is a precious ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

“believers Multiplication” Series

Contributed by Rev. Reynaldo Bechayda on Aug 18, 2010

We are called to make disciples... we are born to reproduce... Someone took time to develop you become who you are now, you are expected to do the same with other believers.

“BELIEVERS MULTIPLICATION” 2 Timothy 2:1-2 You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2 And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. Introduction: The growth of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whom Do You Believe?

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 20, 2010

Making a right choice as to whom we believe will determine our eternal destiny.

Text: “How can you believe, who receive honor from one another, and do not seek the honor that comes from the only God?” (John 5:44) Do you believe everything you read, everything you see, or everything someone tells you? By the same token, does everything you write, everything you ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-47

Denomination: Christian Church

What Does It Mean To Believe? Series

Contributed by Grace Church Modesto on Aug 28, 2010

We examine the three aspects of true faith (knowledge, assent and trust), before seeing the distinctive features of a saving faith.

"What Does It Mean to Believe?" (Acts 16:31) I. Introduction. A. Orientation. 1. We talk a lot about faith in connection with salvation, and no wonder: Paul tells us it's something we must have in order to be saved, as we see from our passage. But what does it mean to believe? a. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Messiah You Can Believe In Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 30, 2010

Unbelief is detrimental to living the abundant life.

A Messiah You Can Believe In Text: Matt. 13:53-58 Introduction 1. Illustration: One of the greatest tragedies for people would be to live in darkness when they could live in the light… Rose Crawford had been blind for 50 years. Then she had an operation in an Ontario hospital. She said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:53-58

Denomination: Methodist

Why I Believe In God

Contributed by Grant Sisson on Sep 8, 2010

There comes a point in everyone's life where we have to take what we've been taught and make it our own. Have we "rightly divided" the Word of Truth?

Why I Believe in God - Grant S. Sisson, MSCP, CI A little old lady was amazed at how nice the young man was next door. Everyday he would help her gather things from her car or help her in her yard. One day the old lady finally asked the young man, "Son, how did you become such a fine young man?" ...read more