Believers on SermonAudio

Pastor Shelton examines who the Pharisees were, where they came from, what they believed, and how it all affected Paul.

1) Jesus' prayer for believers in the world 2) The necessity for believers in the world 3) Jesus and believers, not of this world

This sermon explores the call to praise God as outlined in Psalm 47, emphasizing that true worship is enthusiastic, frequent, intellectual, and reverent. The message highlights the greatness of the Lord as a triumphant, terrible, and delivering God who sits upon a throne of holiness. It further instructs believers to find contentment in God's sovereign choice of their inheritance, trusting in His...

In the sermon, Pastor Linehan considers the duty of believers to pursue personal holiness.

This sermon explores the relationship between Christian liberty and the command to flee from idolatry, using the example of Israel in the wilderness to illustrate the danger of taking spiritual freedom to an extreme. The central message emphasizes that true liberty is not the freedom to approach sin, but the freedom to run from it, grounded in the faithfulness of God who provides a way of escape f...

1. The Possession of the Anchor 2. The Place of the Anchor 3. The Proving of the Anchor

This sermon commemorates Reformation Sunday by exploring the life of Martin Luther and the theological foundations of the Protestant Reformation. It highlights Luther's journey from religious anxiety to the discovery of justification by faith, emphasizing the sufficiency of Scripture as the ultimate authority. The message systematically outlines the five solas: sola scriptura, sola gratia, sola fi...

This sermon examines the nature of authentic apostolic ministry through the lens of 1 Thessalonians 2, emphasizing that the gospel's power lies in both its doctrinal substance and its relational delivery. The central message argues that true ministry is characterized by boldness in God rather than self-reliance, and by a selfless, parental love that seeks to please God alone rather than conforming...

This sermon on John 3:1-16 expounds the necessity of sovereign regeneration. Nicodemus, a Pharisee and Sanhedrin member, approaches Jesus privately by night, acknowledging His divine signs yet treating Him as a mere teacher. Still spiritually blind, he cannot see the kingdom on his own terms. Jesus insists that unless one is born again of water and the Spirit (Ezekiel 36), he cannot enter God's ki...

John 13:21, 33, 38 21 "When Jesus had thus said, he was troubled in spirit, and testified, and said, Verily, verily, I say unto you, that one of you shall betray me." 33 "Little children, yet a little while I am with you. Ye shall seek me: and as I said unto the Jews, Whither I go, ye cannot come; so now I say to you." 38 "Jesus answered him, Wilt thou lay down thy life for my sake? Verily, verily...

This sermon addresses the theological error of antinomianism, defined as the rejection of the Ten Commandments in Christian life, which serves as a dangerous counterpart to legalism. The speaker argues that dismissing God's law leads to a demotion of God's moral character, a depreciation of sin, and ultimately a disconnection from the gospel-centered life that drives believers to Christ. By examin...

This sermon explores the biblical principle that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble, using James 4 as the primary text. It contrasts the self-exaltation of pride with the God-centered posture of humility, arguing that true Christian life requires active submission to God and resistance to the devil. The message emphasizes that grace is not merely a static state but a dynamic force...

We find great comfort from the truth of "The Witness of the Spirit." Drawing from both Romans 8 & 1 John 4, we explore how the Holy Spirit assures true believers of their spiritual adoption, points them to Christ, and grows faith, love, and joyful obedience. Don't rest not in changing feelings, but in God's steadfast love and the Spirit's faithful work in us.

When Footmen Become Horses - Part 4 | When the River Rises | Jeremiah 12:5 | Pastor BJ Stagner God uses present difficulties to prepare His servants for future responsibilities. The burdens that weary us today are often the training ground He uses to prepare us for the greater battles of tomorrow. Have you recently decided to follow Jesus? Take your next step with Jesus: https://cbcgb.co.uk ⛪ ABO...

The sermon addresses the critical question of whether a Christian can lose their salvation, affirming the doctrine of eternal security based on the authority of Scripture. It begins by establishing the urgent need for salvation, describing the sinner's state as one of hopelessness and separation from God, before outlining the essential steps of repentance and faith for conversion. The central argu...

This sermon explores the concept of developing Christian resilience by examining the progression from tribulation to patience, experience, and hope outlined in Romans 5. It emphasizes that believers should glory in trials rather than merely seeking deliverance, using the life of Gideon as a primary example of God's faithfulness and development of ordinary individuals. The message addresses three k...

This sermon explores the spiritual posture of Mary of Bethany as a model for believers seeking a deep, personal relationship with Jesus Christ. It contrasts Mary's focused devotion, characterized by sitting at Jesus' feet to hear His word, with Martha's distraction by service and the desire for recognition. The message emphasizes that true worship requires humility, the willingness to be a fool fo...

This sermon on Ecclesiastes 11:1-6 urges believers to face an uncertain future with prudent enterprise and persistent diligence, ultimately resting in Christ. The preacher explains that we must cast our bread upon the waters—taking bold initiative in trade and calling—while diversifying efforts ("to seven and also to eight") because we do not know what evil may come. Paralysis from overthinking cl...

This sermon surveys the eight general epistles of the New Testament, from Hebrews through Jude, framing them as essential guides for maintaining faithfulness during the Christian journey. The central message emphasizes that while the initial excitement of salvation may fade, believers are called to endure with patience by looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of their faith. The exposition h...

This sermon explores the theological significance of the Transfiguration in Matthew 17, arguing that moments of spiritual high are not ends in themselves but are designed to equip believers for the daily struggles of life. The central message posits that the glory experienced in private communion with Christ provides the necessary grace and perspective to face the 'valley' of human suffering, fail...

This sermon examines the four appearances of the apostle Philip in the Gospel of John, presenting him not as a skeptic or administrator, but as a genuine believer whose faith was continually deepening. The analysis traces Philip's journey from his initial call to follow Jesus and his recognition of Christ as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy, to his role in the feeding of the five thousand...