Sermons on We Believe:

Believing I Can Receive Series

Contributed by David Shipman on Nov 22, 2001

We must know that we know we can prossess what God has promised and we must prepare ourselves to receive what we are believing for.

Breakthrough 2: Believing I Can Receive! >Start with a confession of faith >Purpose is to possess what we continually claim that we have legal right to. >Two focal points of this breakthrough 1. We must know that we know we can possess 2. We must prepare ourselves >Today is a very simple ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Believers Labor In The Lord's Vineyard

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 17, 2007

Pentecost 20(A) - As believers who labor in the Lord’s vineyard we will return fruits of faith and we remember Jesus’ return.

BELIEVERS LABOR IN THE LORD’S VINEYARD (Outline) October 14, 2007 - PENTECOST 20 - Matthew 21:33-43 INTRO: Our text intertwines Christian closeness with other teachings Jesus would like us to review. Believers are blessed with closeness to God through and by his holy word. Believers are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:33-43

Denomination: Lutheran

Believer's New Confidence Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005

Do you have the confidence in Jesus Christ today, that in any situation "All is well, all is well, with my soul". We should and let us look to our word today for direction.

Believer’s New Confidence What is involved Whom it involves If there ever has been a time for our confidence to be shaken, now might be such a time. With the War in Iraq and Afghanistan and our daily loss of troops, the prison incidents and the news media’s negative aspect of coverage one might ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond Easy Believism! Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 19, 2005

In James 2:14-26 we find two great truths about genuine saving faith that are meant to give you a solid foundation upon which to build your life and ministry.

Scripture A Chicago-based newspaper, StreetWise, is sold by homeless people, who collect a portion of the proceeds. One day as Dr. Joseph Stowell, then serving as President of the Moody Bible Institute, walked to work, he passed a StreetWise vendor. It was a bitterly cold January morning, and he ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Evidence

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003

If we believe that God hears and answers our prayer, then it must be demonstrated somehow. If we believe that God is forgiving, then it must be demonstrated somehow.

May 17, 2003 I. Introduction: A. The Evidence 1. April, 1999, Dwight Nelson, senior pastor of the Pioneer Memorial Church in Berrien Springs, Michigan, joined the “Faith for Today” team as host of the newest production, The Evidence. The Evidence is a half-hour news magazine/docudrama television ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-19

Denomination: Adventist

In The Year Of Our Lord Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 15, 2013

We say we believe that God is in control. But do we really believe it?

“Faithful Living: In the Year of Our Lord” Matthew 2:13-23 A few years ago Twila Paris recorded a sing entitled “God is in Control.” It was quite a testimony and many of us sang along with gusto and conviction! It stated musically what we believe theologically - that “No matter what, God is in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

We Are Healed To Serve

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 7, 2005

I have met some believers who are convinced that sickness should never take place in the life of any believer. Some Christians will even go so far as to judge another Christian who is faced with an illness. I don’t claim to have all of the answers t

Introduction: Wouldn’t it be nice to go through this life without ever having suffered any illness. I have never met anyone who has done this. There have been many who were known to be “as healthy as a horse” or (seemed to be) “never sick a day in their life”. But even those will face an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:14-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What We Need

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jun 7, 2021

Paul believes we all need certain things such as water, food, shelter, each other, we need something to spark us something new, and we need resurrection Hope.

2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 What We Need according to Paul 1. We do not lose heart we believe God takes care of our basic needs • We all need and love food, Cant you tell look at my belly its grown. • We need water Jesus himself commands us to give food to the hungry and drink to the thirsty ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Signs Of The Non-Believer

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 4, 2006

Simon the Magician looked pretty good. But his behavior after his "conversion" experience left a lot to be desired. We can find some pretty clear characterisitcs of those who look like believers, but are not.

Passage: Acts 8:9-25 Intro: Researchers in Denmark have discovered how one of the deadliest known toxins invades and kills human cells. 1. it is the toxin that causes diseases like diphtheria, cholera and pneumonia. Il) read from news release 2. since Satan is a great counterfeiter, it should ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Am I Going To Wear To Church? Series

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 18, 2001

What we "wear" communicates what we believe.

Are any of you ladies like my wife? Looking through her closet saying, “What am I going to wear?” Sometimes it’s funny just watching her mix and match blouses with skirts, then the shoes… Then when I think we’re all ready to go, she comes out wearing something completely different than what she ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Famine In The Land

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 29, 2004

What we listen to will determine what we believe!

A Famine in the Land Amos 8:11-12 What we listen to will determine what we believe! Prepared for Bossier City First Church of God Rev. Johnny Creasong, Pastor November 28, 2004 Jay Leno does a “man-on-the-street” interview, and one night he collared some young people to ask them questions about ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:11-12

Denomination: Church Of God

What Is Faith? Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 23, 2008

When we believe, we possess life-purpose.

WHAT IS FAITH? Hebrews 11.1 S: Faith C: Naturalism Th: Confusion Pr: WHEN WE BELIEVE, WE POSSESS LIFE-PURPOSE. CV: “We will clearly communicate the transforming truth of the Bible.” Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Recognize belief is a matter of the will. • Seek God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Anatomy Of A Counterfeit Believer Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 28, 2007

My brothers and my sisters it is not by accident that we find nestled in the middle of this chapter a person with the makeup of Simon. I’m not surprise because opposites do attract. The good attracts the bad, the beautiful attracts the ugly, the rich attr

THE ANATOMY OF A COUNTERFEIT BELIEVER Acts 8:9-20 My brothers and my sisters it is not by accident that we find nestled in the middle of this chapter a person with the makeup of Simon. I’m not surprise because opposites do attract. The good attracts the bad, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Character Traits Of The Believer Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 23, 2016

The church is under intense scrutiny in our modern culture. Many believe it is filled with hypocrites. As part of the body of Christ, we have an obligation to bear fruit consistent with our calling, while being an effective witness among the world.

Character Traits of the Believer 1 John 2: 7-11 Luke 6:43-45 – For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. [44] For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Everyone Should Know About Hell

Contributed by Gene Haraldsen on Jul 26, 2004

What we believe about Hell is as important as what we believe about Heaven. What we believe about how to avoid Hell through the saving Grace of Jesus’ death and resurrection is as important as all other scriptural teaching.

What Everyone Should Know About Hell Rev. 20:11-15 When it comes to talking about Hell there are many different responses: From Avoidance……………to Fear From Minimizing…………to Over-Emphasizing From Joking about it…………to Christians not caring if others are headed there It’s amazing how some ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God