Sermons on Abiding In The Faith:

Saving Face Or Saving Faith Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Nov 24, 2007

What approach are you taking to be justified before God? Are you trying to justify yourself by what you do, or are you trusting yourself to what Christ has done on the cross of Calvary. Are you saving face with God or do you have a saving faith in God?

Saving Face or Saving Faith? Galatians 2:15-21 Have you ever found yourself in a precarious spot where you had to save face? Have you ever had to make excuses to protect your reputation? Have you ever found yourself trying to justify a course of action you took? If you answer no to all or any of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Just Shall Live By Faith!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 26, 2007

In this sermon outline we are looking at the verse in Habakkuk and the three verses in the New Testament that changed the dark ages and is still changing the hearts of men and women today. Martin Luther once said: God our Father has made all things depe

THE JUST SHALL LIVE BY FAITH! One day when the Dark Ages reached the point of utter darkness, God intervened by raising up Martin Luther, through whom the Reformation was carried out. As he received light from the Word, he read that the Just shall live by faith and not by works. At the Diet of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9-13

Little Faith And Second Thoughts

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 26, 2007

God wants us to be victors, not victims; to grow, not grovel; to soar, not sink; to overcome, not to be overwhelmed.

Little faith and second thoughts Matthew 14:13-31 It’s not uncommon to have total faith men. For example faith in a doctor’s skill, a airline pilots ability to safely and professionally perform his duties. Just think about the possibilities of a man with unlimited confidence in God. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Faithful Believers Or Self Deceivers?

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007

The Lord expects his people to be hearers and doers, not self-deceived bench warmers.

Faithful Believers or Self Deceivers? James 1:22-25 Introduction: It is not enough to hear God’s Word, we must live it and obey it. Many people have the mistaken idea that hearing a good sermon or a Bible study is what makes them grow and receive God’s blessing. It is not the hearing but ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Unreliable Evidences Of Saving Faith Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 29, 2007

In this sermon we consider some unreliable evidences of saving faith.

Scripture When I was a seminary student at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School I had a class with D. A. Carson, Professor of New Testament. Dr. Carson was teaching us that God saves sinners by his grace, and that there is nothing that we can do to earn salvation. One student challenged Dr. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:27-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith To Do The Work Of Ministry

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 10, 2007

Discussion of Jesus’ words after healing a boy possessed by a demon.

Faith to Do the Work of Ministry Matthew 17:14-23 May 27, 2007 I don’t know about you, but as I listen to what people say, read what they write, and see how they act, I get the impression that our world thinks that Christianity is weak faith. That we’re really just a bunch of religious people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Our Unity In Our Faith Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 16, 2007

Our unity tells the world that they need Jesus.

Our Unity in Our Faith Unity, Harmony, and Community – Part 2 John 17:6-19 For the past couple of months, there has been this new advertising campaign entitled “Du bist Deutschland” (You are Germany). It has been a cooperative public service campaign that was designed to inspire confidence in the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

Enoch: Faith To Walk With God Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 17, 2007

By faith Enoch walked with God and it made all the difference in his life.

Series: Heroes of the Faith ENOCH: FAITH TO WALK WITH GOD Hebrews 11:5-6; Genesis 5:19-24 Parable of Couple Touring the City without a Guide The elderly and recently widowed man sat weeping as he told his story to the police officer at the precient. I lost everything, everything he repeated ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does Faith Overthrow The Law? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 21, 2007

In this sermon we learn that faith does not overthrow the law but, rather, upholds the law.

Scripture Let’s read Romans 3:27-31, to get the context of Paul’s comments, bearing in mind that today’s text is Romans 3:31: "27 Then what becomes of our boasting? It is excluded. By what kind of law? By a law of works? No, but by the law of faith. 28 For we hold that one is justified by faith ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trinity : Shaping Your Faith

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Dec 31, 2007

People tend to think the Trinity doesn’t matter & is an hindrance & obstacle to real faith, but this is not true - sincerity is no substitute for truth.

Psalm 8 2 Corinthians 13: v 5-14 A story is told of a little girl drawing, when her mother asks what it is she is sketching. ‘I am drawing a picture of God’ she said. The Mother tells her this is impossible, as no-one knows what God looks like; when the girl says ‘Well they will when I’m ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-14

Denomination: Methodist

Good And Faithful Servants Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008

“What does it take to be a good and faithful servant of God?” I believe every true believer wants God to find and commend them the same way the Master in this parable found and commended the first two servants who were doing the task given to them.

Good & Faithful Servant of the Lord Matthew 25: 14-30 nOTE: Some materials of this sermon are taken from sermoncentral. com Introduction The parable of the Pharisee and the Tax-collector which we have examined last Sunday teaches us how to approach God in a way that is acceptable to Him. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith In Prayer Is A Heart Thing

Contributed by Monte Brown on Sep 2, 2008

There are five areas that we must examine to see if our attitude is affecting the powrer of our prayers.

Faith in Prayer is a Heart Thing John 1:13-14 Monte T. Brown August 17, 2008 Sunday Morning Heart O’ the Hills Introduction The son of God, Jesus Christ came to this earth so that we might fully understand God almighty. He walked on this earth in a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Leadership / Faithful Followership Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 2, 2008

In these final verses, we see two models we can learn from. We see the model of spiritual leadership that Ezra shows us. And we see the model of faithful followership that the people show us.

Turn with me to Ezra 10 Our passage tonight runs from verse 6 all the way through the end of the chapter. Because the passage is so long, we’re not going to read it to start off with. We’re going to read it as we go along. We have followed our remnant all the way through the book of Ezra. ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 10:6-44

Denomination: Baptist

Stepping Stones To Faith: Love Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2008

The Second Sermon of a Seven Part Series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’

(Slide 1) If you could ask Jesus one question what would it be? If you were able to have 10 minutes face-to-face with Jesus, alone, what would you ask Him? In the Gospel accounts of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John there were many people who asked Jesus questions. But there were two men who asked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Church Of God

Stepping Stones To Faith: Kindness Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2008

The fourth sermon of a seven part series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’

(Slide 1) When I was a few months from graduation from seminary, the church I had attended during college had a position open and I was very interested in it. The pastor had become a spiritual mentor to me and I was hopeful for the opportunity to work with him. When we met to discuss the position ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:4

Denomination: Church Of God