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Why Did Sarah Laugh ?

Contributed by Samuel M on Jan 19, 2024

Since God spoke to Abraham regularly, Abraham was strengthened and was able to sustain 25 long years waiting for the promised child. But this was not the case for Sarah.

And the LORD said to Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh, saying, ‘Shall I surely bear a child, since I am old?’ Genesis 18:13 Sarah might have laughed because she had no more tears left to weep or cry for the fulfilment of the promise. Her tears might have been exhausted over the course of 25 long ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:13

Knowing God

Contributed by Rene Perez on Aug 3, 2012

when we have an intimate relationship with God and get to know him and believe in him, then we are able to trust him through everything

Sermon: Knowing God. Point: A life that knows God trusts God. (7.2012) • In 1993, my wife and I moved to Philadelphia to serve our first church • We were both 24 years old. Naïve but excited. • We left our two jobs in NY taking a 50% pay cut. • 3 years into the ministry ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Faith At Work Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 11, 2018

We were created to work and it is part of God’s plan of creation, work is a place God uses us as Christians to influence our fallen world. Work is a place where we make a difference for the Kingdom of Heaven. Work can even be a place where we worship The Lord.

Video Transition: Live your life with purpose! Series: Your Work Matters to God! Sermon: Faith at Work Thesis: We were created to work and it is part of God’s plan of creation, work is a place God uses us as Christians to influence our fallen world. Work is a place where we make a difference for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:22-24, Proverbs 16:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Confidence Of The Faithful Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 6, 2021

1) Confidence in a Protected Inheritance (1 Peter 1:6a), in a 2) Proven Faith (1 Peter 1:6b–7a), in a 3) Promised Honor, in a 4) Personal Fellowship with Christ (1 Peter 1:1:8), and in a 5) Present Deliverance (1 Peter 1:1:9).

1 Peter 1:6–9 6 In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, 7 so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Other

Faithful Fathers

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

Abraham

Abraham, a picture of a Father, Genesis 22 Eric A. Snyder, Farwell Church of Christ, June 16, 2002 Three boys were bragging about their fathers. The first one said, "My father runs so fast he can fire an arrow, start running, and get there before the arrow!" The second one said, "That’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith And Fear

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Sep 11, 2023

We ask for more faith than we realize we have. We let it lie dormant in us, while all the time God is there, and our faith in God is there, doing very little.

There is a legend from the Orient about a traveler making his way to a large city. One night he meets two other travelers along the road: Fear and Plague. Plague explains to the traveler that, once they arrived, they are expected to kill 10,000 people in the city. The traveler asks Plague if Plague ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10, 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Fearless Faith

Contributed by Matt Skiles on Jul 4, 2023

I submit to you today that regardless of what the future holds Christians are secure in eternity.

Sermon Text: Jeremiah 29:11-14 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. 12 Then you will call upon Me and go and pray to Me, and I will listen to you. 13 And you will seek Me and find Me, when you search for ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Hebrews 11:13-14, Matthew 10:28-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Pathway Of Faith Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 28, 2001

An examination of what faith is and what faith does.

“The Pathway of Faith” Hebrews 11:1-7 Faith is a common denominator. Every one alive daily expressed faith in something. No one can live a single day without exercising faith – faith in the physical world. When you awoke and went into the bathroom this ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Faith & Works

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul.

I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul. So go the words of W. E. Henley in his well-known Invictus. There is something intensely individualistic and ego-affirming in the idea that you make your own way. We would all like to think that we can pull ourselves up by our own ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10, Mark 10:17-27

Faith Is The Victory

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Feb 12, 2005

A sermon on faith including eight principles of faith drawn from Jericho’s fall.

Faith Is the Victory 1 John 5:4-5 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith. Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? Hebrews 11:1-3 Now faith is the substance (the basis) of things ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Faith That Works Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 1, 2006

Introduction to sermon series on James.

Introduction: A. Perhaps with the exception of Proverbs, there is no more practical book in all the Bible than the letter of James. 1. As a tribute to the inspiration of God, it remains as practical for the 21st century as it was for the first century when it was written. 2. Do people still have ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Response Of Faith

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jul 18, 2003

This passage shows us the response of faith Joshua made after his promotion, and his obedience to God in going into the promised land. Thus today, let us look at two responses of Joshua and the people.

‘THE REPONSE OF FAITH’ JOSHUA 1:10-18 George was 28 years old, single, and still living with his parents. One Sunday morning, George told his mother he wasn’t going to church. "First," he said, "I’m tired. Second, the people there don’t like me. And third, the sermons are dull." But George’s ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Promise

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 23, 2007

What, Why & How of Faith Promise Missions

John 21:21 Faith Promise Missions Woodlawn Baptist Church January 20, 2007 Introduction In John 20:21, Jesus said to His church, “Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you.” This morning I am going to begin a three-part series of sermons dealing with the subject of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21

Denomination: Baptist

A Promise For The Faithful

Contributed by Fred Smith on Jul 13, 2007

A look at the key verse of Obadiah

But on Mount Zion will be deliverance; it will be holy, and the house of Jacob will possess its inheritance.--Obadiah 17 A PROMISE FOR THE FAITHFUL The name for this book, in Hebrew, is hydbu, which means, “Servant of Yahweh.” It’s Greek title is OBDIOU, which is a transliteration of the Hebrew ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

In Faith, Unity Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 30, 2007

Several 100 yrs ago, Augustine said "In faith unity. In doubtful things, liberty. In all things love". How can we apply that concept to our mission as a church?

OPEN: There’s a Methodist minister named J. Gordon Melton who has an interesting hobby. He collects lists of church denominations in the United States... and his research has revealed there are 1517 different recognized denominations in USA. He includes all kinds of groups, including cults such as ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ