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SERMON SEEDS FOR NOVEMBER 5, 2007

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Genesis 44

BROTHER IN TROUBLE

THE SET UP Vss. 1-3 Joseph has his cup planted in Benjamins sack.

THE LET DOWN Vss. 4-13 The cup is discovered and Benjamin is accused.

THE TOUCHING APPEAL Vss. 14-34 Judah intervened for his brother Benjamin, showing that a lot had changed since the mistreatment of Joseph. It was Judah who originally recommended that Joseph be sold into slavery. Genesis 37:26-28

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Psalm 137

A SAD SONG

A CRY OF REMORSE Vss. 1-4

A CRY OF REMEMBRANCE Vss. 5-6

A CRY FOR RECIPROCATION Vss. 7-9

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Luke 7:11-17

MINISTRY TO THOSE WHO HURT

There are 3 instances in Scripture where are Lord raised people from the dead.

There is the raising of the ruler's daughter from the dead.

There is the raising of Lazarus from the dead.

And there is the instance before us now, the raising of the son of the Widow of Nain from the dead.

As we study this passage it is an opportunity to examine the ministry we might have to those who are hurting. There are principles here that we can discover that will help us in our ministry to those around us.

WE ENCOUNTER THE HURTING IN THE COURSE OF LIFE - Vss. 11-12

Vs. 11 - Our Lord had just healed the servant of a centurion. Now in the course of his travels he came to the City of Nain, probably about 35 miles southwest of Capernaum.

Vs. 12 - Just as they were entering the city a funeral procession for a young man came out.

You will find that the hurting will come upon you at all different times in life.

You will find that they will come from a various assortment of backgrounds and that they will often show up unexpectedly.

Personally I've discovered hurting people in all sorts of situations. I've often been called in the wee hours of the night. I've encountered hurting people at church, hospitals, funeral homes, and a host of other places. Even when I have made a routine pastoral call, I've found people hurting.

Of course the source of hurt is sin. As long as there is sin in the world there will be hurting people.

But God has compassion on hurting people and wants us to help them when possible. That's why He puts hurting people into our paths.

THOSE WHO HURT HAVE REAL PROBLEMS - Vs. 12

It might be easy for us to downplay events in someone else's life, and say, "Why that's not so great a problem." However we should not be quick to judge.

This widow had real difficulties. She had already buried her husband and now she was burying her only son. Perhaps the woman's only source of income was her son.

Down through the years I've encountered people with real problems. (I suggest you itemize a few, but be careful not to break confidentiality.)

THOSE WHO HURT HAVE NEEDS - Vs. 13

When our Lord came and saw what the situation was, he had compassion.

Compassion is something that the hurting need. As representatives of the Lord Jesus it is our job to show compassion.

Those who hurt also need comfort, and again, it is our responsibility to share that comfort. As our Lord comforted this woman, let us comfort others. Galatians 6:2, Romans 12:15

WE ARE REQUIRED TO DO WHAT WE CAN TO HELP THOSE WHO HURT - Vss. 14-15

Our Lord, of course, had some dramatic results when he helped people. He did what He could to help this poor woman and her son was raised from the dead.

Although we do not have the same abilities that our Lord, had, we are to do what we can to help relieve the hurt. Galatians 6:10

Sometimes we can sit with someone.

Sometimes we can just listen.

Sometimes we can do work projects around a person's home.

Sometimes we can go to the hospital or to court with someone.

Sometimes we can give financial assistance or groceries.

The important thing is that we do what we can.

OUR HELP CAN BRING SURPRISING RESULTS - Vss. 15

The surprising result in this case was the young man's return to life.

And we never know what surprising results we will see when we help those who hurt.

People will be encouraged.

People will have their physical needs met.

And sometimes people will come to know Christ as Savior.

OUR HELP CAN BRING GLORY TO GOD - Vss. 16-17

God was glorified as a result of this miracle.

God will be glorified as we minister to those who hurt. Matthew 5:14-16

Sermon Seeds E19 7/16/01

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John 6:15-21

AVOIDING WORRY

Perhaps more than you, I have been victim one of the Christian's biggest problems, worry. I have been taught and have taught that worry is sin. I have also taught and been taught that sin breaks fellowship with God. I have also taught and been taught that when I sin, I cannot be effectively used of God. It is no wonder that Satan tempts you and I to worry! When we worry we cannot be effectively used of God, because worry is sin!

In this message, based on the account of Jesus walking on the water, let us see some things that will help us avoid worry. There are three steps that if taken, will help us lick worry in our lives.

REFUEL - Vs. 15

Jesus had just fed 5,000 men plus women and children.

Jesus knew that the miracles of healing performed that day and the great miracle of feeding would work on some to try to make Him a king. They wanted to be fed! They wanted victory over the Roman government. But they were not looking for salvation. It was not time for Jesus to reign as king. He first had to go to go Calvary's cross to secure salvation for us. So the first reason Jesus went to the mountain was to avoid a confrontation over his being made a king.

Mark 6:45-46 gives us some more information. Jesus was going to refuel! He was physically tired having healed, taught, and fed the multitudes. He would have been emotionally tired having dealt with so many people. Jesus needed the strength that only prayer would give. It was his habit. Mark 1:34, Luke 6:12

If we are going to "refuel" we also need to pray. Luke 18:1, Jeremiah 33:3, Philippians 4:5-7, 1 Peter 5:7, Isaiah 26:3

When Jesus went to the mountain, not only would He talk to his Father, but the Father would have talked to Him. If we are going to refuel, we must let God speak to us through His Word. Jeremiah 15:16, 2 Timothy 3:16, Psalm 119:15-16

REMEMBER - Vss. 16-20

The disciples were on their way across the Sea of Galilee. Vss. 16-7

A storm came up suddenly, as they do upon Galilee. You and I will have storms of life come upon us suddenly. Things will look absolutely hopeless.

Vs. 19 - They had rowed 3-4 miles and saw Jesus drawing near. Not knowing who it was, they were scared.

Vs. 20 - Here is the great truth to remember during our storms. Jesus comes to us. We need not be afraid because He is with us. Hebrews 13:5, Romans 8:35-39

If we remember that Jesus is with us, we can remain calm and not worry. Hebrews 4:14-16

RECEIVE - Vs. 21

Notice that the disciples immediately received Jesus into the boat. This is exactly what we should do. When Jesus was allowed entrance they were safe. If you do not know Christ as Savior, you need to receive Him as Savior. John 1:12

If you do Christ as Savior, we need to allow Him to have charge of the boat, to be captain of the ship. As we do this, He will control our worries.

Sermon Seeds D27, 9/18/00

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Hebrews 7:1-10

MELCHIZEDEK

You may read his story in Genesis 14:18-20

HIS POSITION Vs. 1a - For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God

HIS PARTICIPATION Vs. 1b - who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;

HIS PLACE Vs. 2 - To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace; - It was his place to receive tithes because of whom he was, King of righteousness and King of peace.

HIS PERPETUITY Vs. 3 - Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually. Melchizedek was a picture of Christ. Therefore there is no record of his birth or death. He is the picture of the One who abides forever.

HIS PROMINENCE Vss. 4-10 - Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils. And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham: But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises. And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better. And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth. And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham. For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him. The Levites, who received tithes under the Old Testament Law, paid tithes through Abraham, because they were his descendents. the less is blessed by the better.

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Hebrews 7:13-28

ANOTHER PRIEST

THERE IS ANOTHER PRIEST FROM ANOTHER TRIBE Vss. 13-14

THERE IS ANOTHER PRIEST OF ANOTHER ORDER Vss. 15-17

THERE IS ANOTHER PRIEST OF A BETTER HOPE Vss. 18-19

THERE IS ANOTHER PRIEST OF A BETTER COVENANT Vss. 20-22

THERE IS ANOTHER PRIEST WITH AN UNCHANGEABLE PRIESTHOOD Vss. 23-25

THERE IS ANOTHER PRIEST WITH TOTAL SUPERIORITY Vss. 26-27

THERE IS ANOTHER PRIEST WHO IS THE SON OF GOD! Vs. 28

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BELIEVE!

·       Please share a time when your faith was challenged.

·       Why does God allow our faith to be challenged?

·       How is it possible to think that you believe when in reality you do not?

·       How is a lack of faith an insult to God?

·       How does the presence or lack of corporate (group) faith affect a church?

·       How can older believers be an example of faith?

DONT BE LIKE ISRAEL

Numbers 14:11 - And the LORD said unto Moses, How long will this people provoke me? and how long will it be ere they believe me, for all the signs which I have shewed among them?

Deuteronomy 1:32 - Yet in this thing ye did not believe the LORD your God,

BELIEF IS PROFITABLE

2 Chronicles 20:20 - And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.

BELIEF NEGATES FEAR

Mark 5:36 - As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.

John 14:1 - Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

BELIEF MAKES THE IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE

Mark 9:23-24 - Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.

BELIEF IS NECESSARY FOR ANSWERED PRAYER

Mark 11:23-24 - For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

BELIEF IS ESSENTIAL TO ETERNAL LIFE

John 1:12 - But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

John 3:36 - He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. (Also see John 3:16 and John 5:24.)

John 5:24 - Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.

BELIEF REQUIRES UNITY

John 17:21 - That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.

BELIEF REQUIRES TESTIMONY

Romans 10:9-10 - That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

BELIEF AWAKES IN RESPONSE TO THE PREACHING OF GODS WORD

Romans 10:14 - How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?

1 Corinthians 1:21 - For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.

BELIEF IS A PRIVILEGE

Philippians 1:29 - For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;

BELIEF RESULTS IN THE SEEKING OF GOD

Hebrews 11:6 - But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

BELIEF PRODUCES CONFIDENCE

2 Timothy 1:12 - For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.

BELIEF PRODUCES RIGHTEOUSNESS

Romans 4:3 - For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.

BELIEF PRODUCES THE PRESENCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

John 7:37-39 - In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)

BELIEF PRODUCES OBEDIENCE

John 8:31-32 - Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

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Genesis 44

BROTHER IN TROUBLE

THE SET UP Vss. 1-3 Joseph has his cup planted in Benjamins sack.

THE LET DOWN Vss. 4-13 The cup is discovered and Benjamin is accused.

THE TOUCHING APPEAL Vss. 14-34 Judah intervened for his brother Benjamin, showing that a lot had changed since the mistreatment of Joseph. It was Judah who originally recommended that Joseph be sold into slavery. Genesis 37:26-28

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Psalm 137

A SAD SONG

A CRY OF REMORSE Vss. 1-4

A CRY OF REMEMBRANCE Vss. 5-6

A CRY FOR RECIPROCATION Vss. 7-9

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Luke 7:11-17

MINISTRY TO THOSE WHO HURT

There are 3 instances in Scripture where are Lord raised people from the dead.

There is the raising of the ruler's daughter from the dead.

There is the raising of Lazarus from the dead.

And there is the instance before us now, the raising of the son of the Widow of Nain from the dead.

As we study this passage it is an opportunity to examine the ministry we might have to those who are hurting. There are principles here that we can discover that will help us in our ministry to those around us.

WE ENCOUNTER THE HURTING IN THE COURSE OF LIFE - Vss. 11-12

Vs. 11 - Our Lord had just healed the servant of a centurion. Now in the course of his travels he came to the City of Nain, probably about 35 miles southwest of Capernaum.

Vs. 12 - Just as they were entering the city a funeral procession for a young man came out.

You will find that the hurting will come upon you at all different times in life.

You will find that they will come from a various assortment of backgrounds and that they will often show up unexpectedly.

Personally I've discovered hurting people in all sorts of situations. I've often been called in the wee hours of the night. I've encountered hurting people at church, hospitals, funeral homes, and a host of other places. Even when I have made a routine pastoral call, I've found people hurting.

Of course the source of hurt is sin. As long as there is sin in the world there will be hurting people.

But God has compassion on hurting people and wants us to help them when possible. That's why He puts hurting people into our paths.

THOSE WHO HURT HAVE REAL PROBLEMS - Vs. 12

It might be easy for us to downplay events in someone else's life, and say, "Why that's not so great a problem." However we should not be quick to judge.

This widow had real difficulties. She had already buried her husband and now she was burying her only son. Perhaps the woman's only source of income was her son.

Down through the years I've encountered people with real problems. (I suggest you itemize a few, but be careful not to break confidentiality.)

THOSE WHO HURT HAVE NEEDS - Vs. 13

When our Lord came and saw what the situation was, he had compassion.

Compassion is something that the hurting need. As representatives of the Lord Jesus it is our job to show compassion.

Those who hurt also need comfort, and again, it is our responsibility to share that comfort. As our Lord comforted this woman, let us comfort others. Galatians 6:2, Romans 12:15

WE ARE REQUIRED TO DO WHAT WE CAN TO HELP THOSE WHO HURT - Vss. 14-15

Our Lord, of course, had some dramatic results when he helped people. He did what He could to help this poor woman and her son was raised from the dead.

Although we do not have the same abilities that our Lord, had, we are to do what we can to help relieve the hurt. Galatians 6:10

Sometimes we can sit with someone.

Sometimes we can just listen.

Sometimes we can do work projects around a person's home.

Sometimes we can go to the hospital or to court with someone.

Sometimes we can give financial assistance or groceries.

The important thing is that we do what we can.

OUR HELP CAN BRING SURPRISING RESULTS - Vss. 15

The surprising result in this case was the young man's return to life.

And we never know what surprising results we will see when we help those who hurt.

People will be encouraged.

People will have their physical needs met.

And sometimes people will come to know Christ as Savior.

OUR HELP CAN BRING GLORY TO GOD - Vss. 16-17

God was glorified as a result of this miracle.

God will be glorified as we minister to those who hurt. Matthew 5:14-16

Sermon Seeds E19 7/16/01

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John 6:15-21

AVOIDING WORRY

Perhaps more than you, I have been victim one of the Christian's biggest problems, worry. I have been taught and have taught that worry is sin. I have also taught and been taught that sin breaks fellowship with God. I have also taught and been taught that when I sin, I cannot be effectively used of God. It is no wonder that Satan tempts you and I to worry! When we worry we cannot be effectively used of God, because worry is sin!

In this message, based on the account of Jesus walking on the water, let us see some things that will help us avoid worry. There are three steps that if taken, will help us lick worry in our lives.

REFUEL - Vs. 15

Jesus had just fed 5,000 men plus women and children.

Jesus knew that the miracles of healing performed that day and the great miracle of feeding would work on some to try to make Him a king. They wanted to be fed! They wanted victory over the Roman government. But they were not looking for salvation. It was not time for Jesus to reign as king. He first had to go to go Calvary's cross to secure salvation for us. So the first reason Jesus went to the mountain was to avoid a confrontation over his being made a king.

Mark 6:45-46 gives us some more information. Jesus was going to refuel! He was physically tired having healed, taught, and fed the multitudes. He would have been emotionally tired having dealt with so many people. Jesus needed the strength that only prayer would give. It was his habit. Mark 1:34, Luke 6:12

If we are going to "refuel" we also need to pray. Luke 18:1, Jeremiah 33:3, Philippians 4:5-7, 1 Peter 5:7, Isaiah 26:3

When Jesus went to the mountain, not only would He talk to his Father, but the Father would have talked to Him. If we are going to refuel, we must let God speak to us through His Word. Jeremiah 15:16, 2 Timothy 3:16, Psalm 119:15-16

REMEMBER - Vss. 16-20

The disciples were on their way across the Sea of Galilee. Vss. 16-7

A storm came up suddenly, as they do upon Galilee. You and I will have storms of life come upon us suddenly. Things will look absolutely hopeless.

Vs. 19 - They had rowed 3-4 miles and saw Jesus drawing near. Not knowing who it was, they were scared.

Vs. 20 - Here is the great truth to remember during our storms. Jesus comes to us. We need not be afraid because He is with us. Hebrews 13:5, Romans 8:35-39

If we remember that Jesus is with us, we can remain calm and not worry. Hebrews 4:14-16

RECEIVE - Vs. 21

Notice that the disciples immediately received Jesus into the boat. This is exactly what we should do. When Jesus was allowed entrance they were safe. If you do not know Christ as Savior, you need to receive Him as Savior. John 1:12

If you do Christ as Savior, we need to allow Him to have charge of the boat, to be captain of the ship. As we do this, He will control our worries.

Sermon Seeds D27, 9/18/00

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Hebrews 7:1-10

MELCHIZEDEK

You may read his story in Genesis 14:18-20

HIS POSITION Vs. 1a - For this Melchisedec, king of Salem, priest of the most high God

HIS PARTICIPATION Vs. 1b - who met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings, and blessed him;

HIS PLACE Vs. 2 - To whom also Abraham gave a tenth part of all; first being by interpretation King of righteousness, and after that also King of Salem, which is, King of peace; - It was his place to receive tithes because of whom he was, King of righteousness and King of peace.

HIS PERPETUITY Vs. 3 - Without father, without mother, without descent, having neither beginning of days, nor end of life; but made like unto the Son of God; abideth a priest continually. Melchizedek was a picture of Christ. Therefore there is no record of his birth or death. He is the picture of the One who abides forever.

HIS PROMINENCE Vss. 4-10 - Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils. And verily they that are of the sons of Levi, who receive the office of the priesthood, have a commandment to take tithes of the people according to the law, that is, of their brethren, though they come out of the loins of Abraham: But he whose descent is not counted from them received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises. And without all contradiction the less is blessed of the better. And here men that die receive tithes; but there he receiveth them, of whom it is witnessed that he liveth. And as I may so say, Levi also, who receiveth tithes, payed tithes in Abraham. For he was yet in the loins of his father, when Melchisedec met him. The Levites, who received tithes under the Old Testament Law, paid tithes through Abraham, because they were his descendents. the less is blessed by the better.

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Hebrews 7:13-28

ANOTHER PRIEST

THERE IS ANOTHER PRIEST FROM ANOTHER TRIBE Vss. 13-14

THERE IS ANOTHER PRIEST OF ANOTHER ORDER Vss. 15-17

THERE IS ANOTHER PRIEST OF A BETTER HOPE Vss. 18-19

THERE IS ANOTHER PRIEST OF A BETTER COVENANT Vss. 20-22

THERE IS ANOTHER PRIEST WITH AN UNCHANGEABLE PRIESTHOOD Vss. 23-25

THERE IS ANOTHER PRIEST WITH TOTAL SUPERIORITY Vss. 26-27

THERE IS ANOTHER PRIEST WHO IS THE SON OF GOD! Vs. 28

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BELIEVE!

· Please share a time when your faith was challenged.

· Why does God allow our faith to be challenged?

· How is it possible to think that you believe when in reality you do not?

· How is a lack of faith an insult to God?

· How does the presence or lack of corporate (group) faith affect a church?

· How can older believers be an example of faith?

DONT BE LIKE ISRAEL

Numbers 14:11 - And the LORD said unto Moses, How long will this people provoke me? and how long will it be ere they believe me, for all the signs which I have shewed among them?

Deuteronomy 1:32 - Yet in this thing ye did not believe the LORD your God,

BELIEF IS PROFITABLE

2 Chronicles 20:20 - And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.

BELIEF NEGATES FEAR

Mark 5:36 - As soon as Jesus heard the word that was spoken, he saith unto the ruler of the synagogue, Be not afraid, only believe.

John 14:1 - Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.

BELIEF MAKES THE IMPOSSIBLE POSSIBLE

Mark 9:23-24 - Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; help thou mine unbelief.

BELIEF IS NECESSARY FOR ANSWERED PRAYER

Mark 11:23-24 - For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

BELIEF IS ESSENTIAL TO ETERNAL LIFE

John 1:12 - But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:

John 3:36 - He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. (Also see John 3:16 and John 5:24.)

John 5:24 - Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.

BELIEF REQUIRES UNITY

John 17:21 - That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.

BELIEF REQUIRES TESTIMONY

Romans 10:9-10 - That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

BELIEF AWAKES IN RESPONSE TO THE PREACHING OF GODS WORD

Romans 10:14 - How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?

1 Corinthians 1:21 - For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.

BELIEF IS A PRIVILEGE

Philippians 1:29 - For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake;

BELIEF RESULTS IN THE SEEKING OF GOD

Hebrews 11:6 - But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

BELIEF PRODUCES CONFIDENCE

2 Timothy 1:12 - For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.

BELIEF PRODUCES RIGHTEOUSNESS

Romans 4:3 - For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.

BELIEF PRODUCES THE PRESENCE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT

John 7:37-39 - In the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me, and drink. He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)

BELIEF PRODUCES OBEDIENCE

John 8:31-32 - Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.

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