Sermons on A Faith That Can Be Seen:

Be All That You Can Be Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 28, 2007

25th in a series from Ephesians. How to allow God to fill us with all His fulness so we can be all that He wants us to be.

I’m convinced that too many people have way too much time on their hands. While doing some research for my sermon this week on the internet, I ran across this “Ad Slogan Tournament” by Slate magazine, which was posted on March 12 of this year. It’s an NCAA format bracket that asks readers to pick ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

"Can You Ever Really Go Home Again?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 4, 2010

A sermon about faith, hope, meaning and the future based on the Book of Haggai.

Haggai 1:5-2:9 “Can You Ever Really Go Home Again?” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Some 500 years before Christ, the Jews who had been living in Babylonian exile were finally allowed to return to Jerusalem. About 50,000 Jews journeyed ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

You Can Run, But You Can't Hide Series

Contributed by Donovan Myers on Apr 27, 2002

An exploration of the sin of Jonah in running away and how it relates to us.

JONAH 1 You Can Run But You Can’t Hide Donovan Myers Rosemount Missionary Church Dirty dishes are probably the greatest test for any serious and dedicated homemaker. After you have probably slaved all day getting the place in order or had to work outside the home and then had to prepare that ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith Comes By Hearing

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Mar 27, 2022

We need a real Savior! We need someone who can fix people! That one, that Savior, is Jesus. So Paul outlines how a person comes to a knowledge of and faith in Jesus.

Alba 3-27-2022 FAITH COMES BY HEARING Romans 10:14-21 I have read that there was a movie in which a random group of children were shown a picture of Micky Mouse. Most of them were able to recognize the most prominent of Walt Disney’s cartoon characters. Then they were shown a picture of Ronald ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith’s Essential Content Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 3, 2024

Romans 4:23-25 provides a concise statement of the Christian faith: Lordship of Christ, his sacrificial death on the cross, and his resurrection. Salvation depends on believing these essentials. Religions that proclaim Jesus as a good teacher or prophet but deny these tenets are false religions.

Intro We have been examining Abrham’s faith as a model for the kind of faith God is looking for in you and me. Abraham’s faith was a saving faith. After describing his faith, Paul says in Romans 4:22: “And therefore ‘it was accounted to him for righteousness.’” Paul has grounded his teaching on the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25, Hebrews 11:1-15, James 2:18, Matthew 7:1-23, 1 Corinthians 4:7, Ephesians 2:1-10, Acts 2:23, John 16:8-11, 1 Corinthians 6:1-20, Matthew 28:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

"Yes We Can"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 15, 2004

God opens and closes doors so that we can do His will.

Acts 16:9-15 “Yes We Can” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org What were the chances that Jeanne and I would ever meet each other? Jeanne was born in Arkansas. I was born in Ohio. Jeanne grew up in Georgia and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:9-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Our Heritage Of Faith

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Aug 15, 2009

Do you see fewer Christian role models today? Where are the people of faith in todays society? We can all step up and be an inspiration for the next generations of Christians we just have to truly live out our faith.

Our Heritage of Faith 2 Timothy 1-14 When it comes to faith in Jesus Christ is there someone in your family tree who you would call an encourager? Can you point to a relative who inspired you as an example of Christian character? We all need role models, people who are truly good examples for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Memorials Can Be Forgotten

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Aug 15, 2005

Today i want to give you three reasons why we should remember Christs sacrifice.

Memorials Can be Forgotten Intro: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 Read it Everything has its season (Pause) Everything has its appropriate time (Pause) This weekend is the time for some memories The service of our nation’s servants (Pause) This weekend we need to be looking to the past and present ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Characteristics Of Faithful Ministry Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 30, 2013

WE ALL HAVE HEARD AT ONE TIME OR ANOTHER THAT WE SHOULD BE INVOLVED IN SOME TYPE OF MINISTRY FOR CHRIST. AFTER ALL WE HAVE BEEN SAVED BY THE BLOOD OF CHRIST, CALLED TO SERVE THE RISEN CHRIST, AND LOOK FORWARD TO THE CROWNS OF HAVING FAITHFULLY SERVED THE

THE CHARACTERISTICS OF FAITHFUL MINISTRY Acts 14:1-7 At Iconium Paul and Barnabas went as usual into the Jewish synagogue. There they spoke so effectively that a great number of Jews and Gentiles believed. 2 But the Jews who refused to believe stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

How Can A Man? Drowning In Questions?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 8, 2016

Will I make the commitment to COMPLETELY TRUST GOD'S PLAN WHEN I CAN NOT UNDERSTAND WHAT IS GOING ON? WILL WE LAY AT THE FOOT OF THE CROSS AND SAY GOD THIS OBSTACLE HAS A REASON AND A SEASON... I WILL BOLDLY AND WITH FAITH AND CONFIDENCE FACE PROBLEMS.

HOW CAN A MAN ? DROWNING IN QUESTIONS? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com As a teacher I love questions? Questions can be a valuable teaching tool! But know this QUESTIONING can be a hindrance to progress. The Bible is full of questions. The first question is simple: AM I MY ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Faith Incubator Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 7, 2011

Outreach ministry and discipleship development are significant challenges. so we need to glean wisdom from the experience of the godly, especially Paul. Here are two pieces of advice we can glean from Paul's experience, even though our context of ministr

God's Faith Incubator (Acts 13:42-52) 1. A few years ago, the WWJD fad was raging. It was a good fad. Do you remember the bracelets with WWJD that the kids would wear? 2. I saw a cartoon of Jesus with a bracelet on. It said, "WWI" for "What would I do?" 3. Two incidents happened within the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:42-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faithful Fellow Workers

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jul 21, 2015

No one is an island in God's kingdom, we all need other people to work together in love, unity and with sincerity before successes can be achieved in the services of God. Paul enjoyed the fellowship of several men and women that worked with him faithfuly

FAITHFUL FELLOW WORKERS Study Texts: Titus 1:1, 3 John 1 – 14 Intoduction: - The Bible is full of a faithful band of men and women who traveled the ancient world preaching and teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. - The most prominent person in this great commission was the apostle Paul, who ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Can There Be Peace On Earth?

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

Some have broken relationships...there may be unforgiveness or resentment... you may be harboring hurts or disappointments. It's time to let the peace of God take away those chains and set you free

CAN THERE BE PEACE ON EARTH? LUKE 2:8 14; JOHN 14:27 Many of you have already made preparations for Christmas...decorating, shopping, plans for visiting, etc. I would like to look to God's Word in an attempt to prepare us spiritually for this holiday season. I want to begin today by looking first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

When You Can't See The Big Picture

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 8, 2008

The big picture for oour lives is more likely to unfold than unfurl.

Title: When You Cannot See the Big Picture Text: Genesis 12:1-9 The Big Picture: God’s will for our lives is more likely to unfold than unfurl. Introduction We host perhaps the toughest ultra marathon right here in Colorado… it is called the Hardrock Hundred. It begins in Silverton with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Breathes When We Can't Series

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jun 2, 2020

“I Can’t Breathe” has become a rallying cry following the murders of Eric Garner and George Floyd. Many people are feeling strangled by fear and hatred right now. We need Jesus to breathe on us and that we may breathe.

Text: John 20:19-22 (KJV) 19 Then the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled for fear of the Jews, came Jesus and stood in the midst, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. 20 And when he had so said, he shewed ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22

Denomination: Baptist