Sermons on A Faith That Can Be Seen:

How Can I Get Life Under Control?

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Sep 1, 2015

Implementing a constant communion with God is a great help for keeping oneself under control in life.

1. Title: How Can I Get Life Under Control? 2. Text: I Thessalonians 5:16-18 3. Audience : Central Christian Church, July12, 2015 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand that prayer is central to dealing with life’s challenges, and to understand what it means to pray continually -for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Seven Things Your Faith Can Do (If You Let It)

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Apr 25, 2003

The reason that the church does not achieve as much is not God’s fault, it is our fault of faithlessness. Let us look at serven things faith will do if we just take advantage...

INTRODUCTION In the scripture read, the disciples were perplexed as to why they could not rebuke the devil and thus heal and restore the boy. Jesus answer was simple—they had a lack of faith. Webster defines faith as “unquestioning belief, complete trust or confidence, loyalty.” Hebrews 11:1 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-20, Matthew 17:14

Denomination: United Methodist

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

"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

"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

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

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

Three Pictures Of Faithful Service

Contributed by Timothy W. Smith, Sr. on Feb 23, 2013

From three professions we can learn how to be faithful in serving The Lord.

Three Pictures Of Faithful Service 2 Timothy 2:3-7 INTRODUCTION 1. As Paul sought to encourage Timothy in his work as an evangelist... He made allusions to three secular occupations: soldier, athlete, farmer 2 Timothy 2:3-7 Here we find "Three Pictures Of Faithful Service" 2. Everyone who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Paralyzed By Life; Healed By Faith

Contributed by R. Joseph Owles on Jun 23, 2011

Four things we can learn from Mark's story of the paralytic being brought to Jesus

There was a man, who was a workaholic. He had a son, who was about seven years old, and like most seven-year-olds, he wanted to spend time with his father, playing catch or some other activity. The father kept promising to spend time with his son, but he was always breaking his promises because the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

When Fear Meets Faith Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Dec 15, 2009

Our faith can give us the courage we need to make it through the tough times in life.

When Fear Meets Faith Acts 27 (esp. 21-26) Intro: I’d like to show a video clip of a portion of Paul’s life. This excerpt is about 10 minutes long and will cover chapters 26 & 27 of Acts. We will start off with Paul speaking to King Agrippa who came to visit Festus, and end with the shipwreck. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

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

Can We Talk?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

A message regarding a Christian’s speech.

Can We Talk? Various Scriptures (June 17, 2001) Introduction A man working in the produce department was asked by a lady if she could buy half a head of lettuce. He replied, "Half a head? Are you serious? God grows these in whole heads and that’s how we sell them!" "You mean," she persisted, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26, Ephesians 4:29

Denomination: Wesleyan