Sermons on When You Believed:

Are You Ready?

Contributed by Jeff Taylor on May 30, 2023

When Jesus comes, all over the earth, graves of the righteous will explode, as the righteous rise to meet the Lord. The question is, if you don't believe in the rapture described in the Bible, how will you know when the real Jesus gets here?

Joseph made this confession to his family: "I am dying". I am dying. The fact is every person in this room listening to this telecast is racing toward a rendezvous with death one day at a time. The Bible says there's an appointment that all of us have. "It is appointed unto men ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:25, Hebrews 9:27, 1 Corinthians 15:51

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Authory Of The Believer Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jul 2, 2004

Continuing in our series on understanding the authority of a believer

Last week we began to look at the authority of believers Paul spoke of in the book of Ephesians. If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, you have untapped potential, untapped because most Christians are not aware of what they possess and they go through life limping along as a result. We ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

What To Do When You Are Down Series

Contributed by John Telgren on May 6, 2003

If you are down in the dumps, it may be because you have too much going in your life that takes you away from God. Do as Jesus did, slow down and pray.

Okay. What should I do? Sometimes I get so discouraged, embittered, and apathetic that I feel like I will never get out of the bottom of the valley. I am amazed that I even managed to make it to worship this morning. This “Death Valley” seems to be never ending. The sand of bitterness blinds ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sitting When You Should Be Standing

Contributed by William Crowder on Jun 10, 2003

There are many times we fail our Lord by sitting when he wants us standing, prepared for battle.

1)Peter sat down at the wrong time a)time of temptation b)when Jesus was being persecuted c)when he should have been praying 2)Peter sat down with the wrong crowd a)with unbelievers b)with those who were sinners c)with those who hated Jesus 3)Why did he sit down? a)because he was following along ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-62

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When You're Ready To Quit

Contributed by Mike Hamilton on Apr 2, 2003

A message about what MOTIVATES us to KEEP GOING even when things seem to go wrong.

“When You’re Ready To Quit” Jeremiah 8:21-9:2 [THIS SERMON IDEA/OUTLINE CAME FROM Brian Harbour’s Book entitled "From Cover to Cover"] It is hard to read the book of Jeremiah and not feel sorry for him. He is called the “weeping prophet” and for good reason. He was under the constant strain of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When... You Are Attacked Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Oct 17, 2002

Life is an ever changing mix of good times and bad ones. This series is aimed at helping us keep our eyes on God through it all.

What to Do When¡K part 4 ¡§When you are attacked¡¨ Story ¡V I can remember being a little kid and going to my Grandma¡¦s house in Jacksonville. I always liked it because we would go down to the boardwalk and hang out, but before we did that we would stop by Macy¡¦s which had a bakery and get warm ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When You Really Mess Up Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 6, 2001

This is the 3rd sermon in the "Life’s Challenges" series. This sermon looks at what direction sin can take you and how to be cleansed of it.

Sunday Morning November 11, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church, Hobbs, NM Series: Life’s Challenges [#3] WHEN YOU REALLY MESS UP 2 Samuel 11-12; Psalm 51 Introduction: I have made some terrible decisions in my life but there have been some that were just unbelievably bad. I grew up in a very strict ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19, 2 Samuel 12:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Who Are You When No One Is Looking

Contributed by Michael Treston on Dec 22, 2000

The all seeing God and closed circuit TV

Ever seen those reality TV shows that expose what people do when their not being watched You know the sort of show they call in four plumbers to do a job But one of them puts in a little bit more work than the others tryinng to fix a leak not only in the kitchen but also in the bedroom draws of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

When Life Hits You In The Face Series

Contributed by Tim George on Feb 5, 2001

Since we all have troubles how do we face those troubles?

“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing.” (James 1:2-4) A recent request for sick leave to the U.S.S. Saratoga read: ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

When You're Down!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jun 22, 2005

Jesus says that part of the solution to a troubled heart is trust, and He tells His apostles to trust in 3 things: "First of all, trust in My presence. Secondly, trust in My promises. Thirdly, simply trust in Me."

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2018) TEXT: John 14:1-6; John 12:13,19 A. Have you ever had one of those days when everything goes wrong? It ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, John 12:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Beatitude For When You Are Upset With God

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 29, 2005

Here’s some things to do when you get upset with the Lord.

MATTHEW 11:1-15 “A BEATITUDE FOR WHEN YOU ARE UPSET WITH GOD” A) There are several beatitudes in the Scripture! * Those that we are most familiar with are the 9 Jesus delivered in His sermon on the mount. * “Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” * “Blessed are they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When... You Are Confused Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Aug 8, 2002

Life is an ever changing mix of good times, and bad times, and in the mix we take our focus off of God. This series will show you how to keep your eyes focused on God no matter what is going on.

What to Do When… part 1 “When you are confused” Story – when I was little I had a bad habit of sleep walking. One night I guess I got really confused and I walked into our spare bedroom and thought it was the bathroom… this might not have been a big deal accept I was having a dream that I was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When God Sends You A Message

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Feb 6, 2004

A brief exposition of Daniel 5 when God wrote to Belshazzar.

The Handwriting On The Wall Daniel 5:1-31 Introduction There are 6 things I would like to draw your attention to this morning in this passage of scripture. I. NOTICE THE FEAST – It was glamorous. Sin is beautiful. 1. Millions are at sin’s feasts. – kings, peasants, slaves, royalty 2. Sin makes ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

When You Need Him The Most

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

Jesus knows your needs and is always there when you need Him the most.

When You Need Him The Most Life is filled with many challenges and hardships. Let’s think about some of the more common things that fit into this category A. Illness B. Financial C. Family Pressures D. Relational Issues Ok, someone tell me, when these trials come, what are the natural ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-36, Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Possibilities Are Limitless: When You Change Series

Contributed by Aubery Moore on Feb 19, 2008

A look at the emergence of Samuel as hope for a struggling community as model for what is happening in our nation during this election year. It is an opportunity for all to see the possibilities that exist as we embrace this time of change.

The Possibilities are Limitless: When You Change 1 Samuel 2.16-36 It is not difficult to see that the wind of change is blowing in 2008. The number 7 biblically is representative of completion thus 8 is a new beginning, a time for change, a time for fresh starts. I want you to know as you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:16-36

Denomination: Baptist