Sermons on Activated Faith:

Daring Faith Willing To Wait On God

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 4, 2015

Sermon challenges us to wait on God. It begins with 3 issues on the Ohio Ballot in the 2015 election. It continues with how our not waiting on God can cause us to miss out on the blessings God truly wants to give to us.

DARING TO WAIT ON GOD Daring Faith: The Key To Miracles Part 4 October 4, 2015 Pastor Rick 1 Samuel 13:5-13 Matthew 14:25-33 How many of you have ever gotten into trouble simply because you didn’t wait. If you had waited just a little bit longer you would not have gone to that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:5-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Is God And What Can God Do

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 8, 2023

I preached this message as the church was dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Power had been restored to all of our buildings except the sanctuary. There was a lot of work to be accomplished and we were meeting in our Fellowship Hall. Yet in all this God was sufficient

WHO GOD IS AND WHAT GOD CAN DO! 1 CORINTHIANS 1:9 (NIV) 9 GOD, WHO HAS CALLED YOU INTO FELLOWSHIP WITH HIS SON JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD, IS FAITHFUL. 2 CORINTHIANS 9:8 (NIV) 8 AND GOD IS ABLE TO MAKE ALL GRACE ABOUND TO YOU, SO THAT IN ALL THINGS AT ALL TIMES, HAVING ALL THAT YOU NEED, YOU WILL ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:9, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Baptist

How To Stand Firm In Your Faith

Contributed by Alex Umole on Mar 4, 2025

Rollo May, the distinguished psychiatrist, wrote a book called: Man's Search for Himself, and in this book, he says: “The opposite of courage in our society is not cowardice; it is conformity.”

We are going to consider that in a world that often values comfort over courage, convenience over conviction, we’re faced with a tough question: Culture’s Greatest Challenge: What would you stand for? When faced with difficulties, what will you choose? Will you bow to the pressures around you, or ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, Daniel 6:10

Allegiance To Christ

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 2, 2026

Back when I was an Army Chaplain, I asked a soldier if he was a Christian. He answered, “Sure, Chaplain; I’m an American!” I’m afraid being a Christian takes more than US citizenship.

Romans 10:8-9, “The Word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart--that is, the word of faith which we are preaching, that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you shall be saved.” (New American Standard Bible) I asked a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-9

Denomination: Congregational

Those Who Hunger And Thirst For Righteousness Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Mar 27, 2023

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness." This beatitude calls for an intense desire for righteousness. Are we actively and passionately seeking to be more and more like Jesus?

Intro Our text today is Matthew 5:6: “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.”i What do you long for in life? People are hunger machines. Bruce Springsteen sang in the 80s, “Everybody’s got a hungry heart.”ii Even the world recognizes the internal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Isaiah 57:15, Philippians 3:1-14, Proverbs 4:23, Matthew 6:33, 1 Timothy 2:2, 1 John 3:7, Luke 6:21, Titus 2:11-12, Psalm 42:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Seven Biblical Principles To Fortify Faith Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Jul 3, 2015

Therefore, as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk in him, rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving. (Colossians 2:6-7ESV)

There are seven vital Principles that Fortify Faith: Decisiveness, Diligence, Determination, Dedication, Discipline, Dependence and Discernment. Bible Reference (Colossians 2:6-7, James 1: 8, 1 Thessalonians 5:21, Proverbs 4:23, 1 Corinthians 2:2, Romans 12:1, 1 Timothy 4:7, John 15:5, 1 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:3-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Elements That Mark The Last Days

Contributed by James Owens on Dec 15, 2004

There are forces in operation today similar to those that were active in the days of Noah.

“Four Elements That Mark the Last Days” TEXT: Luke 17:26-30 “And as it was in the days of Noah, so it will be also in the days of the Son of Man: They ate, they drank, they married wives, they were given in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, and the flood came and destroyed them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:26-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Be Intentional #3 - Choosing A Life Of Obedience Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 27, 2003

Third in the series on intentionality. This message deals with actively choosing to obey Christ.

Be Intentional #3 – Choosing a Life of Obedience Various Scriptures January 12, 2003 Introduction Third in a series on being intentional. We have talked about how God wants us to be people who live by decision rather than by default, and last week we talked about how to be intentional about ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:8, John 14:21-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Finding Truth In The Midst Of Many Voices Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 8, 2010

Choosing to not seek God is still an active choice. There is no sense of spiritual neutrality.

Intro – This morning I believe God wants us to engage our myth of neutrality. Now there are some things in life that may allow for some level of neutrality…. issues that make no claims upon our lives or the lives of anyone else. A country may choose to be neutral in response to two ...read more

Scripture: John 7:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Book Of The Law And The People Sprinkled With Blood

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 26, 2014

To show that all the activities of Moses was done also on the New Covenant but with a twist.

I. EXORDIUM: Have you been sprinkled with the blood of JESUS? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that all the activities of Moses was done also on the New Covenant but with a twist. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:19 (Amplified Bible) 9:19 For when every command of the Law had ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Get Going Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Sep 21, 2008

This sermon looks at how Jesus healed Bartamaeus and how Bart then followed Jesus in faith. It asks the church to step up to the plate and really follow Jesus in faith

How to take the initiative? 50 Days of Faith Part 3 of 8 – Mark 10:46-52 We’re continuing in this “50 Days of Faith” series. . I am receiving very encouraging feedback on how God is stretching our faith. Last week our prayer partners prayed for youth workers. At our Ignition last weekend we had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Fruit That Is Never Out Of Season: Faithfulness Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006

Lord Jesus, I ask your blessing on us now, as we go back into the fruit of the spirit and talk about faithfulness, not in a generic way, but in regard to our spouse. Faithfulness in marriage. I ask that you would just encourage every person here today, fo

FRUIT THAT IS NEVER OUT OF SEASON FAITHFULNESS Hebrews 13:4 John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: Lord Jesus, I ask your blessing on us now, as we go back into the fruit of the spirit and talk about faithfulness, not in a generic way, but in regard to our spouse. Faithfulness in marriage. I ask that you ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Authentic Versus Counterfeit Faith (Ii) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 27, 2024

This message examines the qualities of saving faith as revealed in Romans 4:18-22. In this chapter, Paul uses Abraham's example to teach the kind of faith response to God that ultimately leads to eternal salvation. Hint: It is not easy believism.

Intro A major theme in Romans 4 is faith. Paul is aggressively contending for justification by faith alone. The issue we are currently addressing is the kind of faith Paul has in mind when he uses the word. We know from James 2 that some forms of faith are dead and worthless. We know from Jesus’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25, Romans 8:1-39, 1 Samuel 17:37, Numbers 14:8, Genesis 12:1-20, Galatians 6:7, 2 Corinthians 10:15, Ephesians 3:20, John 6:67-68, John 14:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

What Will You Do With Jesus? Trust In Him! Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Jan 31, 2004

Hearing the good news of Jesus demands a response.. will it be to put your trust in Him?

What will you do with Jesus? Trust in Him John 6:25-29 Focus: Hearing the good news of Jesus demands a response…will it be to trust in him? Function: To call hearers to make a decision to put their faith in Jesus. Let me tell you about a couple of people I know … Samantha—When the couple from ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-29, Mark 9:17-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Will You Be On Friday

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 29, 2008

A lesson that asks, "How faithful are you?"

Read Text Introduction • Nothing like a big crowd – some hate crowds – Mom – I love crowds • When considering our text today – Crowd is an understatement. • On one occasion, a census was taken of the lambs slain at the Passover feast. The number was 256,000. Consider that it was a minimum of 10 ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ