Sermons on Willingness To Believe:

Can You Believe It?

Contributed by David Asch on Mar 31, 2005

A narrative sermon, in which Thomas tells of his personal encounter with the risen Christ.

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT? John 20:19-31 Good morning. My name is Thomas. You may call me Didymus, all my friends do. Where I come from Didymus means “twin” I am very pleased to be with you as you celebrate Easter. Already, it has been quite a celebration. And from what I’ve heard, you all have had ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are All Believers In "The Church?"

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 5, 2005

Three reasons believers must reject the universal church teaching.

God’s Glorious Church Are All Believers in “The Church”? Ephesians 3:21 Woodlawn Baptist Church April 3, 2005 Introduction “Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.” Today I want to resume the series of messages I have been preaching titled ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:21

Denomination: Baptist

A Message I Can Believe

Contributed by Kenneth Saurman on Apr 8, 2005

Invite your worshipers to engage in comparing a chain letter promise of good luck to Jesus’ resurrection promising so much more.

I need the help of a few of you this morning. If you would be willing to open your hymnal to a specific hymn and just read the words that I ask for, please raise your hands. Thank you! (first person called upon) If you would please turn to hymn # 479 and just hold on to that page. (second person ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Believe That I Am Able?

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Feb 11, 2006

The question asked by our Lord begs for an answer

Believe that I am able? By Gerald Van Horn Matthew 9:28 “And when he had come into the house, the blind men came to him; and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this?” This question asked by our Lord begs for an answer. Did you ever have someone ask a question or give a quiz ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Whose Report Will You Believe?

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Dec 26, 2004

People today like to go along with the majority; they like to go along with the influential, they like to go along with those who think they know, but I prefer to go along with the Lord and believe his report.

Sunday Morning, December 5th, 2004 Let us pray Welcome..... We are now in the final month of the year 2004, and today is the second Sunday of the Advent season. It is a time of cel-e-bra-tion of our Lord’s coming to earth as God In-car- nate; God in the flesh. Last Sunday we talked about The ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33, Isaiah 53:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Believers Are The Lord's Crown Of Splendor

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 5, 2005

CHRISTMAS 2(B) - Believers are the Lord’s crown of splendor as the church is clothed with righteousness and then this righteousness is to brightly shine.

BELIEVERS ARE THE LORD’S CROWN OF SPLENDOR (Outline) ISAIAH 61:10-62:3 - January 2, 2005 - CHRISTMAS 2 INTRO: The basics of life, in the Lord’s eyes, are simply food and clothing. Having food and cloth-ing we are to be content. In our nation not very many are too concerned about food ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Can You Believe It?

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 24, 2005

As Christians we are believers, it is who we are and it is what we do. This message is about believing God and taking Him at His Word.

23, January 2005 Dakota Community Church Can You Believe It? Introduction: Yes you can! Answering that question is a no brainer, like choosing life or do you want a spank? We are believers – it is what we instinctively do. Quote: "I am an historian, I am not a believer, but I must confess as a ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Mennonite

Believers Run God's Race

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 2, 2005

EPIPHANY 3(B) - Believers run God’s race while God provides purpose / prize and God supplies strength / success.

BELIEVERS RUN GOD’S RACE (Outline) 1 CORINTHIANS 9:24-27 - January 23, 2005 - EPIPHANY 3 INTRO: We are all involved in racing. We race to work, school, and many other appointments. We may have even raced this morning to get ready for worship in God’s house. Mankind is often called the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Lutheran

We Believe The Lord Will Provide

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 14, 2005

LENT 1(B) - With complete trust, total obedience, and receiving God’s mercy we believe the Lord will provide.

WE BELIEVE THE LORD WILL PROVIDE (Outline) GENESIS 22:1-14 - February 13, 2005 - LENT 1 INTRO: As we turn to the Old Testament we often do so to look at the examples of men and women of faith. Today is no different. The example of Abraham reminds us of the importance of putting our trust and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

The Basics Of Being A Consecrated Believer

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 21, 2004

In the midst of civil and religious ruin, harsh living conditions and spiritual apathy Ezra is used by God to revive Israel as he demonstrates the basics of being a consecrated believer.

THE BASICS OF BEING A CONSECRATED BELIEVER Ezra 7:6-10 EZRA 7:10 For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments. Introduction: The Israelites returned to Jerusalem after having been taken into Babylonian captivity for 70 ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

I Believe In The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 24, 2004

Christians throughout the centuries have affirmed their belief in the Holy Spirit. This sermon explores the person and work of the Holy Spirit.

Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means to believe in the Holy Spirit. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why I Believe In Healing

Contributed by Matt Krachunis on Apr 29, 2006

A great sermon on healing.

Why I believe in Healing. 1. God has always said that he was a healer Exodus 15:25-26 Exodus 23:25 Deuteronomy 7:15 2 Kings 5 Naaman was healed by God. Psalms 103:3 Heals all your disease *Gods track record is 100% accurate. He has never been wrong. He has ALWAYS did what he said he would do. * ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Tough Path Of The New Believer

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 4, 2006

Saul was an unusual convert, to be sure. But perhaps he can serve as an example of the things the new believers go through when they come to Christ. And we can also find out how we can encourage them by reaching out like Barnabas did.

Passage: Acts 9:19-31 Intro: There are times in our lives when we undergo dramatic change. 1. moving, starting a new school, a new job. 2. many factors in these changes, but one of the most powerful is the change in relationships. 3. separate from old friends, perhaps struggle to make new ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What Do You Believe

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 10, 2006

Some foundational principles of money.

INTRO: This past January the pastors were at a retreat in Duluth and the speaker told of a missionary friend who was trying to reach this group of people in Mexico. They had a difficult time because these villagers had what he phrased “a scarcity mentality.” The missionary said their belief ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do You Really Believe?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 16, 2006

A shorter sermon about the difference between having true belief versus just thinking you have true belief. Interesting illustration about a pendulum.

Take an empty cola bottle sometime and fill it half full of water. Then, take some vegetable oil and fill it the rest of the way. Then try to shake it with all your might so it will become all mixed up. What happens? The moment you stop shaking, it begins to separate from one another, doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9, Romans 10:9-12

Denomination: *other