Sermons on Willingness To Believe:

The Challenge To Believe

Contributed by John Dobbs on May 17, 2024

Paul’s answer to the challenge of believing rings true today: (1 Corinthians 15:1-2)

The Challenge to Believe 1 Corinthians 15 Introduction A friend wrote a lyric many years ago that still captures my attention “Give me something to believe in, give me something to hold on to.” There are many challenges to our faith - sometimes we face daily. In 1 Corinthians Paul has ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Law And The Believer Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Mar 13, 2024

What does the Bible teach about our relationship with God's Law

Dr. Bradford Reaves CrossWay Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD www.mycrossway.org We are here now in the heart of Romans, what I would consider the approaching the pinnacle of Paul’s message to the Church in Rome. As we approach this point in Paul’s letter, we have before us some profound and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-6, Romans 7:7-13, Romans 7:14-23

Denomination: Brethren

Believe And Be Baptized Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 1, 2023

Mark 16:16 seems to be a forthright desciption of how to become a Christian, but of the centuries people have "rearranged" the words to fit their theology. How have they done that, and why does it matter?

The Bible tells us that… at the tower of Babel, God confused the people’s language so they couldn’t understand each other. Language is how we communicate with each other, and how we communicate is VERY IMPORTANT. How we say things; the kind of words we use; and even the punctuation we use in our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Proclamation To Be Believed.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 24, 2021

Scriptural testimony of the resurrection of Jesus.

A PROCLAMATION TO BE BELIEVED. 1 Corinthians 15:1-11. Sometimes it is necessary for Christian people to get back to the basics of their faith, to remind themselves what they are about. Here in 1 Corinthians, Paul is not teaching his readers something new, but reviewing that which he taught ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Abiding Believer Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jan 8, 2022

We try to find our fulfillment in life through all types of vines. All these will take life from you, no matter how much they promise something more. The only source of real meaning in life is the one who gives us life and that is the Lord Jesus Christ

Dr. Bradford Reaves Crossway Christian Fellowship Hagerstown, MD, USA www.mycrossway.org View this and other messages at: https://mycrossway.churchcenter.com/channels/8118 I was looking at a recent Axiom/Momentive Poll where they asked Americans how they felt going into 2022. Over 51% said that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:6, Matthew 6:33, Psalm 40:2, Luke 3:9, Colossians 1:9-10, Matthew 21:19, Galatians 2:20, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Philippians 1:21, 1 John 5:11, John 10:10, John 14:6, Psalm 94:12, John 15:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

The Fruitful Believer Series

Contributed by Dr. Bradford Reaves on Jan 14, 2022

Jesus provides us an image of what the fruitful believer looks like. Jesus likens Himself to a vine, and the Father is the one for cares for the vine. The believers in Christ Jesus - the ones who are alive and receiving life from the vine - are the branches of vine with the purpose of bearing fruit.

Introduction As I wrote this message, it is clear that things are not right in the world. There are ongoing struggles as a result of COVID-19 and the response by politicians and globalists. These last two years have brought tremendous uncertainty, pain, and have divided people over masks and the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:9, Philippians 3:14, Colossians 1:9-10, 2 Corinthians 7:8-10, Psalm 3:8, Matthew 7:22-23, Ephesians 4:30, Colossians 1:10-11, Philippians 1:11, Ephesians 4:15, Acts 17:11, John 13:35, Malachi 3:10, 1 Timothy 6:18-19, Isaiah 8:12, Proverbs 11:24-25, Hebrews 13:15, Ephesians 5:9, Galatians 5:22, Matthew 6:21, John 15:1-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Brethren

The Assurance Of The Believer Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 22, 2023

As a believer, what assurances are we given? What’s the point of being a believer?

We as believers have a great assurance and security. We are only studying four verses tonight but in these verses we will see five of these assurances. As a believer, what assurances are we given? What’s the point of being a believer? READ v. 37. There are actually two assurances that we are ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37-40

Denomination: Baptist

Behold And Believe

Contributed by Ray Swift on Apr 23, 2023

Many Christians are fascinated with new material things but how many Christians get excited about new spiritual things. God wants to do something new and extraordinary in every believer's life and in every church every day.

Behold & Believe Isaiah 43:18-19 Intro.: Good morning and thank you for the honor I have of being here today and sharing God’s Word. I also want to thank you for your support and cooperation through the Cooperative Program. It’s my joy to serve Louisiana Baptists as the Director of Pastoral ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Struggle To Believe

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Sep 26, 2022

Based on Mark 9:24 - "Lord, I do believe. Help me overcome my unbelief!"

“THE STRUGGLE TO BELIEVE” Mark 9:24 FBCF – 8/31/22 REFRESH Jon Daniels Phone call w/ Mama this AM – She needed some white-out (Liquid Paper). Kroger – Walgreens – Dollar store. Decided to go to Walmart Sat AM. Doesn’t normally shop at Walmart. Washed her hair & everything. Tons of people – ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:24

Denomination: Baptist

Rights Of Believers Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 15, 2022

Paul mentions that Church has some disputable matters related to food, clothing, friendship, and cultural impacts on the believers. There are always tendencies and trends among the believers to accuse, judge, passing comments on others.

Romans 14:01-08 Rights of the believers Disputable Matters – Romans 14:1-3 Paul mentions that Church has some disputable matters related to food, clothing, friendship, and cultural impacts on the believers. There are always tendencies and trends among the believers to accuse, judge, passing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Glory Of The Believers Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 15, 2022

The Church has lost primary focus on Missions and Evangelism, fellowship rather involved accusing one another on the basis of food, clothes, and a few habits pertaining to various cultural identities, causing many to stumble in their faith walk and lose their commitment to Christ and to the Church.

Romans 14:17-23 Glory of the believers Nature of the Kingdom of God Paul points out to his readers and listeners that the Kingdom of God is not related to food habits and approved drinks. The Kingdom of God is spiritual, apolitical, and beyond food and drinks. Discussion of Foods and their habits ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:17-23

Denomination: Methodist

Unity Of Believers Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 22, 2022

The author of this Epistle debates the spirit of unity among the believers. The believers are with multiple talents, qualities and strengths, and weaknesses. The redeemed community must think of how to take care of one another.

Romans 15:1-13 - Unity of believers with differences of opinions Romans 15:1-6 Spirit of Unity The author of this Epistle debates the spirit of unity among the believers. The believers are with multiple talents, qualities and strengths, and weaknesses. The redeemed community must think of how to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Destiny Of Believers.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 26, 2022

The bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.

THE DESTINY OF BELIEVERS. John 6:41-51. Jesus said, ‘I am the bread of life: he that comes to me shall never hunger; and he that believes on me shall never thirst... For I came down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of Him that sent me” (John 6:35-38). The reaction to this ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Identity Of Believers.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Oct 31, 2022

How can this man give us His flesh to eat?

THE IDENTITY OF BELIEVERS. John 6:51-59. JOHN 6:51. “I am the living bread, which came down from heaven: if any man eat of this bread, he shall live for ever: and the bread that I will give is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world.” Jesus is the living bread which when a man ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-59

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Confess And Believe Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 15, 2023

You cannot stand on God's promises for a believer and not be a believer

Confess and believe Romans 10:9, Acts 4 Good morning church- glad to have those in house and those online this morning. I hope you have come with a heart open and tender as I title the message confess and believe. We are in the last week of our series Christianity 101. We are in the book of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9

Denomination: Nazarene