Sermons on Allegiance Devout Faith:

Standing Firm In The Faith: The Story Of Polycarp

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 17, 2025

The story of Polycarp reminds us that true faith is tested in the fire of adversity. He could have saved his life by renouncing Christ, but he chose to stand firm because he understood that faithfulness to God is greater than any earthly comfort.

STANDING FIRM IN THE FAITH: THE STORY OF POLYCARP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:58 Supporting Texts: 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Matthew 10:32-33, Revelation 2:10, Hebrews 10:23, Romans 8:35-39 INTRODUCTION: The Christian journey is one of faith, perseverance, and unwavering commitment ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Matthew 10:32-33, Revelation 2:10, Hebrews 10:23, Romans 8:35-39  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Five Visions Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 10, 2023

In Amos 7:1-9; 8:1-9:10, we learn about God's judgment on those who profess allegiance to God.

Introduction Earlier this week, the President of the United States of America gave his State of the Union Address to a joint session of the US Congress. The State of the Union Address generally includes reports on the nation’s budget, economy, agenda, progress, and achievements. At the same ...read more

Scripture: Amos 7:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Great Humility Proceeds Great Faith

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

Great humility is a pre-requisite before we can expect to see great blessings from God.

Matt. 15:21-28 Great humility is a pre-requisite before we can expect to see great blessings from God. Illustration:Hudson Taylor was scheduled to speak at a Large Presbyterian church in Melbourne, Australia. The moderator of the service introduced the missionary in eloquent and glowing terms. He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Experience Joy In God’s Faithfulness Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 13, 2019

The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the greatest news ever proclaimed - and it does bring Joy to the World!

EXPERIENCE JOY IN GOD’S FAITHFULNESS Ezra 1:1-4; 3:10-13 Introduction The Gospel of Jesus Christ is the greatest news ever proclaimed - and it does bring Joy to the World! As Christmas draws nearer, we eagerly await the joyful reminder of that day. In the story of the birth of Christ we do not ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-5, Ezra 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Right With God Through Faith In Jesus Series

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Dec 30, 2019

Are you good enough? Good enough parent? spouse? student? friend? How about in your relationship with God? Are you good enough? Discover the freeing truth of the gospel that proclaims that in Christ Jesus you are not just good enough, you're perfect!

Let’s see if you can finish this saying, “If at first you don’t succeed… try, try, try again.” Maybe you had a parent, a coach or a teacher that said something like to you, trying to encourage you not to give up on something that they thought you could or needed to learn to do – write your name, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith's Power Amidst Testing Times

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

How God used Elijah’s faith to demonstrate His mighty power to skeptics

How God used Elijah’s faith to demonstrate His mighty power to skeptics Elijah’s Contest – I Kings 18 Illustration:Dr. B.J. Miller once said, "It is a great deal easier to do that which God gives us to do, no matter how hard it is, than to face the responsibilities of not doing it." Today In ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Core 52 Week 28 - A Deeper Faith Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Jul 15, 2020

Semper Fidelis - Always faithful. We can learn a lot about following Jesus faithfully in this motto.

You can listen to the sermon at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/4537889 • One of the most recognizable Latin phrases in America is Semper Fidelis. • [IMAGE] It means “always faithful” or “always loyal.” Motto of the USMC since 1883. o Inherent in this motto is a commitment to be loyal to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-5, Luke 7:6-9, Mark 1:15, James 2:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conquerors All

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 8, 2009

We are bored. Feelings shut down because we strive for security and for status, and even for spirituality, but nothing works. Only allegiance to the risen Christ provides fulfillment.

Of all the diseases of our time, the most serious one is boredom. Of all the sicknesses this flesh is heir to, the most fatal is boredom. Not AIDS, not homicide, not heart disease nor cancer, but boredom. Oh, I don’t suppose any mortuary ever tagged a cadaver’s toe with "boredom". I don’t suppose ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Week 2: Faith & Family Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 23, 2021

God urges us to persevere in our faith, even as Job did.

Finish this sentence. “If you don’t succeed at first…try, try again.” Do you know who besides God best exemplifies that kind of perseverance? Satan. If there is one thing I admire about Satan, and I know that’s a shocking thing to say, but if there is something we can learn from him, it’s ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Family Faith Transfer: A Second Chance At Faith Transfer (Lesson 2)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Family Faith Transfer

I. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 25-37 1. Does our walk with God make a difference in rearing our children? Yes, because Christ changes your goals, values and attitudes. “If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new” (II Cor. 5:17). No, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Just Have Faith! Faith In God's Promises, His Unconditional Promises

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Nov 1, 2009

Many talk about having faith. But Abraham shows us what real faith is and what it mean when we confess that we’re saved by faith alone. Parts: A. Faith needs a promise, an unconditional promise. B. So go to his promises, his unconditional promises.

Text: Romans 4:18-25 Theme: Just Have Faith! Faith in God’s Promises, His Unconditional Promises A. Faith needs a promise, an unconditional promise B. So go to his promises, his unconditional promises Season: End Times 1: Reformation Date: November 1, 2009 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Women Of Faith Sermon Iv: A Poor Widow: Self-Giving Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 24, 2020

When we get stressed over financial burdens caused by dire circumstances and therefore don't have as much as we'd like to give to worthy causes, God's people do the best they can with whatever they have been blessed with.

A POOR WIDOW: SELF-GIVING FAITH Jesus said: “The poor you will always have with you . . .” (Mark 14:7). Was this saying of His a pronouncement or an observation? If meant as a pronouncement, wouldn’t such be out of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Women Of Faith Sermon V: Woman At The Well: Thirst-Quenching Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 24, 2020

When a way of life conforms to worldly standards, thereby destroying one's family as well as oneself, it's time to quit pretending everything's okay and to get right with God via a spiritual encounter with God's Son the Savior.

THE WOMAN AT THE WELL: THIRST-QUENCHING FAITH The Festival of Mardi Gras held in the Crescent City each year brings out the worst in partygoers who wear masks to conceal their identity. The mask we are told emboldens many revelers to do what they ...read more

Scripture: John 4:10-30

Breaking Point: Faith That Saves Vs. Faith That Doesn't Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Mar 10, 2021

At the height of popularity, Jesus makes hard statements that thin the crowds. He says many of his disciples didn't really believe. And they fell away. What's the difference between the faith that saves and the kind of faith that doesn't? This story reveals that truth.

I’m sure that there are many of us here who have known or encountered people who were strong Christians from everything we could tell, but who have, for one reason or another, fallen away from the faith. They no longer claim to believe, they do not practice what Christ taught, they no longer ...read more

Scripture: John 6:59-66, 1 John 2:19, John 3:16, John 6:47

Denomination: Bible Church

Walking By Faith Part 3 "fear, Faith And Rest" Series

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Aug 18, 2023

This sermon explores how our faith is the key to vanquishing fear in our lives and entering into blessed peace.

Fear, Faith & Rest The title of my sermon this morning is Fear, Faith and Rest. It’s the last message in our series of sermons dealing with the all—important topic of faith. In our first sermon, “Walking by Faith, I dealt with what I believe are the 5 primary reasons we should strive to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:17-19, Hebrews 4:1-11, Romans 15:4, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist