Sermons on Adequate Faith:

Grade 8 Faith

Contributed by Edward Nutter on Apr 10, 2005

We must have Grade 8 faith in order to stand at the end of the day.

In the hardware store, there are usually two grades of bolts. One is Grade 5, the other is Grade 8. Grade 5 is pretty strong, but it isn’t as strong as Grade 8. Grade 5 works for quite a few applications, but will shear (break) under great pressure. Grade 8 bolts can usually withstand that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13

Denomination: Methodist

Faith On The Road To Emmaus

Contributed by Bruce Hindenburg on Apr 12, 2005

A look at faith: What it is and what it isn’t; and where it comes from

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our risen Lord and Savior, Jesus the Christ. Amen. How’s your faith doing today? Some of you might think that’s an inappropriate question to be asking of those who are gathered together in a sanctuary on a Sunday morning to worship God. But ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Un-Comprehensible Faith

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 13, 2005

This sermon is about the uncomprehensible faith that could even sacrifice, or be willing to sacrifice a son.

I. What if God had said? C. Maye, take your son Bob to Lover’s Leap and offer him there as a burnt sacrifice. Dick and Dee, take Delaney; Marc and David take Kit; Larry & Sarah take Lyndal; Minnie take that grandbaby Raley up on the mountain and offer her as a burnt sacrifice; Debbie & Stan take ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

To Run The Course Of Faith

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 5, 2007

An inspirational message to encourage believers to remain faithful even in difficult and discouraging times.

To Run the Course of Faith Rev. Sean D. Lester Sept. 28, 2003 Hebrews 12:1-3 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. [2] ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Personal Faith First

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Jan 17, 2007

We cannot expect to help others follow Christ well, if we haven’t learned how to do it ourselves. We must give attention to our own spiritual walk if we are to be effective disciples of Christ.

Personal Faith First Luke 4:38-39 Imagine taking your car to be fixed by someone who has not prepared himself in car repair. Yep, that’s a Chevy! If that person’s car is sitting on blocks and the pieces are strewn about the yard, you might have questions. What is that car all about, an on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:38-39

Denomination: Mennonite

Faith Without Works

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 22, 2007

We hear a lot about faith as one travels around the Christian community. Almost everyone that you talk to sees faith as part of the Christian’s life. However when you put it with works you find division and insensitiveness. So what does the Bible say

We hear a lot about faith as one travels around the Christian community. Almost everyone that you talk to sees faith as part of the Christian’s life. However when you put it with works you find division and insensitiveness. So what does the Bible say about the subject of Faith Without ...read more

Scripture: James 2:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond A Comfortable Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 26, 2007

Mature Christian faith moves beyond a Santa Claus God, who lives to serve us, to a God who calls us to discipleship and faith.

Luke 4:21-30 “Beyond a Comfortable Faith” INTRODUCTION After the State of the Union address by President Bush, the pollsters were out trying to get his job approval rating. The latest figures are in and now only 28% approve of the way President Bush is doing his job. Bush low approval rating ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:21-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Saved By A Faith That Works

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 28, 2007

About your faith showing itself through your works.

Saved by a Faith That Works James 2:14-26 We need to understand that good deeds do not save us. Likewise, good beliefs do not save us. But what saves us is a faith that rests in Christ Jesus; His death, burial, resurrection, and ascension into heaven; a faith that shows itself in works. For the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Just Live By Faith Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007

Exposition of Habakkuk 2:1-4 and related verses

Text: Habakkuk 2:1-5, Title: The Just Live By Faith, Date/Place: LSCC, 8/20/06, PM A. Opening illustration: Gordon Dykes walking and jumping around the pulpit B. Background to passage: After Habakkuk’s second response of disbelief and affirmation of trust, God speaks again about the things to come ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Faith, Fear, And Failure

Contributed by David Hicks on Feb 1, 2007

There is no failure for those who step out in faith. The only failure is when we live in fear and do not follow God.

Faith, Fear, and Failure Matthew 14:22-33 How willing are you to take a step of faith into the unknown? Are you a person who like to play it safe, get all your ducks lined up in a row, do your pro-con sheet and then timidly step forward, or are you someone who enjoys the thrill of jumping out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Holiness

Stepping Out On Faith

Contributed by David Rogers on Feb 9, 2007

A sermon on the importance of trusting God

Stepping Out On Faith Esther 4:1-17 Prayer Introduction Many of us say that we live by faith, that we have faith in God to do what He says He will do. But when it comes time to answer that call, to live that life that He calls us to live we fail to completely trust Him. It is hard for us to ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Oct 25, 2006

The Lord our God is faithful, always faithful, in all things faithful - This is our confidence in him.

GREAT IS THY FAITHFULNESS Lamentation 3: 22-25 Good News Christian Fellowship BUCAS, Daraga albay October 1, 2006 Introduction A. Greetings B. About Wednesday’s Typhoon “Melinyo” 1. All of us have been caught by surprise. We didn’t expect that the typhoon has a strong wind of 230kms/hour. Our ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shielded By Faith 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Oct 28, 2006

13th in a series on spiritual warfare. Dealing with the armor -Shield of faith

Chico Alliance Church October 22, 2006 Pastor David Welch "Spiritually Aware, Alert, Armed and Aggressive" Pt 13 “Shielded by Faith” I.Be Aware II.Be Alert III.Be armed & aggressive A.Be fully empowered B.Be fully armed C. Stand firm – engage the enemy 1. Stand firm having girded ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Three Virtues Of The Faithful Series

Contributed by Danny Rogers on Oct 31, 2006

Before digging in to battle the false teachings that were creeping into the church Paul tells the truth about the gospel and its positive effects. Sometimes, it seems that people know what we Baptist are against rather than what we are for. We need to cha

Intro: In his book "Growing Strong in the Seasons of Life", Pastor Charles Swindoll tells a story about the 19th Century agnostic Thomas Huxley (some of you might know that it was Huxley who promoted Darwinism and Humanism in his attacks on Christianity). Huxley was in Dublin and was rushing to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Worth Living For

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Nov 1, 2006

Satan knows his days are numbered and he is doing all he can to destroy our faith.

Faith Worth Living For Jude 1:3 Jude is the only book in the Bible that is one chapter. However, what great treasurers are found in this book. Throughout the ages many believers have given their lives for their faith. Any faith worth dieing for is worth living for. It is evident that in ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God