Sermons on Ants In The Pants Of Faith:

Have Faith In God

Contributed by John D Jones on May 1, 2012

Those who truly depend upon God, lay hold of divine opportunities and see the invisible, attempt the impossible and achieve the unthinkable!

In Mark 11, we find Jesus and His disciples en route to Jerusalem. Travelling from Bethany, it was a 2 mile journey. As they make their way, in the distance Jesus sees a fig tree. He was hungry and was sorely disappointed to find the tree fruitless. It may seem strange that the Lord Jesus would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Dead Faith Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 3, 2012

James continues to remind us that faith is active. It is not mere mental assent but obediently imitating God by loving our neighbors.

1. Secret Service A man was coming out of church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always is to shake hands. (You know. The preacher’s job is to: shake them in, shake them up, and shake them out!) Well, he grabbed the guy by the hand and pulled him aside. The preacher ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Fear To Faith

Contributed by Rj Davis on May 9, 2012

Habakkuk's faith in God is put to the test as he tries to uncover exactly what God is up to.

If you have ever been on a rollercoaster then you’ve experienced the excitement, the thrill, the exhilaration of the ride. Or maybe for some of you, you’ve had that nauseating, upsetting feeling. On a rollercoaster there are ups and downs, twist and turns, loops and fast speeds. But for ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Exorcising A Demonic Faith Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 10, 2012

James continues the warning against having a lifeless, dead faith by reminding us that even the Adversary and his legion believe in God but do not obey him in proper actions.

1. Johnny Carson Exorcist Joke When the movie, “The Exorcist” came out, Johnny Carson was the host of the Tonight Show. My very favorite joke he told was about the movie. He asked Ed McMahon, “What happens if you don’t pay your exorcist?” Ed repeated the question and ...read more

Scripture: James 2:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Woman Of Faith - Hannah

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 11, 2012

Hannah faces a problem but she prays and experienced God's provision. When in hardships, watch how you respond. Hannah believes in prayer and eventually saw the miraculous work of God in her life.

1 Samuel 1:3-20 A Woman of Faith ES 13 May 12, 2095 Today is Mother’s Day, so I thought we would take a look at Prophet Samuel’s mother Hannah. • She is a woman of faith. Despite her very difficult situation, she did not lose faith in God. • She frequented the house of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:3-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pass On Your Faith

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 13, 2012

A faith that will thrive from generation to generation: ❶ Must Be A Convincing Faith ❷ Must Be A Consistent Faith ❸ Must Be A Contagious Faith. ❹ Must Be A Confident Faith.

2 Timothy 1:5 (AV) 5 When I call to remembrance the unfeigned (“not a mask” genuine, honest, sincere) faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also. Antiques Roadshow on PBS. One of the show’s most ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Baptist

Foundational Faith-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 22, 2012

2 of 2. The audience was told of the importance of biblical saving faith. Christians must be reminded of faith’s foundational nature. Why is it foundational? Foundational Faith enables A Foundational...

FOUNDATIONAL FAITH-II—Hebrews 10:39-11:3 Attention: A husband & wife were at a party chatting with some friends when the subject of marriage counseling came up. "Oh, we’ll never need that. My husband & I have a great relationship," the wife explained. "He was a communications major in college & I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Be Faithful To Your Spouse

Contributed by Rick Boyne on May 25, 2012

God’s perfect plan is for husband and wife to be faithful to each other.

Be Faithful to Your Spouse September 23, 2007 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: God’s perfect plan is for husband and wife to be faithful to each other. Focus Passage: Exodus 20:14 Supplemental Passage: Matthew 5:27-30 Mat 5:27 "You have heard that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Without Works

Contributed by David Mcnally on May 27, 2012

We are sinners saved by grace through faith but how can we prove it, how can we show it? By our words, actions and attitudes, in all of which people, especially non-believers, should see Christ in us.

James 2: 17 Sermon – Faith without works is dead Let us pray: May the words of my mouth ….. What do we have to do to get to Heaven? – FAITH. As the writer of Hebrews put it in chapter 11 verse 6: “Without faith it is IMPOSSIBLE to please God”. What is ...read more

Scripture: James 2:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Add To Your Faith

Contributed by James Thornton on May 29, 2012

We add several things to our life, but how about adding the one thing we need the most. Faith. .

2 Peter 1:5-10 KJV [5] And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge; [6] And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness; [7] And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity. [8] For if these ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-10

Denomination: Apostolic

Exercising A Dynamic Faith Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 4, 2012

We have observed dead faith and demonic faith, both of which are useless to us. This lesson focuses in on dynamic faith which is essential. The lesson holds up Abraham and Rahab, two people at opposite ends of the spectrum as examples of proper faith.

1. Some apparent dilemmas: • “Look before you leap” vs. “He who hesitates is lost.” • Proverbs 26.4-5: 4 Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself. 5 Answer a fool according to his folly, lest he be wise in his own ...read more

Scripture: James 2:20-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Continue In My Faith

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 30, 2013

To show that we need to live by faith, a lifestyle of faith.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you continue in your faith? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to live by faith, a lifestyle of faith. IV. TEXT: Colossians 1:23 (Amplified Bible) [And this He will do] provided that you continue to stay with and in the faith [in Christ], ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Live Victoriously By Faith

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jul 6, 2013

Life will always contain two aspects: good times and bad times. Through the passage of our life on earth, we will go through various seasons.

Live victoriously by faith Hebrews 11:6 - But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him. Life will always contain two aspects: good times and bad times. Through the passage of our life ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Charismatic

The Exclusiveness Of Your Faith

Contributed by H. Junior Beasley on Jul 14, 2013

The Exclusiveness of your Faith Must be in the Saving Power of the Lord Jesus Christs Death upon the Cross, burial in the Tomb, and resurrection from the Dead.

The Exclusiveness of your Faith Must be in the Saving Power of the Lord Jesus Christs Death upon the Cross, burial in the Tomb, and resurrection from the Dead. If Your Faith is Not tailored in the Work in which Christ done on the Cross, then your faith is insufficient for the Working of Salvation, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Marks Of The Faithful Church

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 16, 2013

With what God has entrusted to us, are we faithful not only as individuals but as a church toward God. Are we willing to faithfully pursue Him and walk with Him no matter what! God put the church in the world; Satan tries to put the world in the church. Be faithful!

Opening illustration: I wonder what Christ or even the apostle Paul would say if they were to visit our churches today. What a beehive of activity! Committees, programs, entertainment without end. But worship is often downplayed, services are cut back, prayer meetings are eliminated. Some call ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational