Sermons About Belief
What does it mean "To Believe?"
What do you believe? The World says they believe in God, the Bible says that the demons believe in God. Yet the Bible says if you believe you will be saved, what kind of belief must I have?
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Decision or Conversion
Sunday AM - The difference between an intellecual decision and spiritual conversion.
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Water Baptism
Baptism by immersion in water is an important doctrine and practice for God's church. Water baptism is significant because it is a commandment of Jesus; it serves as a picture of our salvation; and because it is a sign of the new covenant that God established through Jesus. Baptism is appropriate for all who have come to faith in Christ and are able to confess that faith, whether they are converted adults or children who have conscious faith in Christ. Baptism is a sign of new birth and not of maturity, so it is right for new believers to seek baptism promptly. The timing of baptism will naturally be uncertain for children, but parents are encouraged to faithfully work to ensure their children understand the gospel. Baptism is appropriate as soon as children are able to articulate the gospel and their personal faith in Jesus.
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John 3:16-21 - This is Jesus: The Dividing Line of Eternity
Jesus is the dividing line of eternity—those who believe have eternal life, while those who do not believe perish.
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Kingdom Truths I Dont Believe in.
We, as believers, procliam to believe in a great many things et when our lives are closely observed how many of these kingdom truths do we really believe. As in how many do we really live out as though we beliee in them and how many do we just ofer verbal assent to. Email Craig: craigireland@inbox.com
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John 12:37-50 The Pain of Unbelief
Does God harden your heart, or does your unbelief harden your heart? This appears to be the question of the ages, and one that is a bit of a paradox, since they both appear true in scripture. Our choices bear responsibility and have grim consequences, but God in His sovereignty uses our choices to accomplish His will. Our will/choices are proximate, while God’s remains ultimate. God does not violate our will, but He is in complete control of the results. This may be the grand mystery of how this all works, but it is the heart of a loving God to save, which He has done to His glory through His Son Jesus Christ.
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Abraham: the Man who believed God
Abraham is a man who believed God. He lived his entire life for God. This sermon touches on the moments listed in the book of hebrews where Abraham put his faith into action.
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The Demands of Discipleship (Mark 6:7-56)
Grasping the majesty of Jesus Christ creates faith that springs into action: our seeing Christ produces faith in Christ, which produces obedience to Christ. We see the calling and service that we are summoned to as disciples; we see the great personal cost that discipleship requires -- laying down our lives -- and we are provoked to discipleship and service by compassion and gratitude rooted in the cross.
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Science & Faith: Allies or Adversaries?
Have you ever wondered whether belief in God makes you unscientific? Let's be honest... does belief in God mean you're naive and stupid, not up with the times? A lot of people think so. Maybe you've been told science is for smart people and faith is for blind people. Is that true? We're going to go on a journey today, a journey of discovery, to see whether we have reason to hold unswervingly to belief in God in an age of science. The good news is that as you dig, you'll find God is deeper still. Science and faith do not have to be adversaries, but can and should be allies. In fact, good science can bring you closer to God. Let's jump in! Key Passage: Hebrews 11:1-3
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The Beginning of the Gospel (Mark 1:1-15)
We are introduced to the gospel of Mark. Mark writes to prove the deity of Christ and to declare the gospel message. In the opening passage we see John prophetically preparing the people for Christ, and we see the declaration of Jesus's deity, and the beginning of the gospel message -- repent and believe!
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