Sermons on Ants In The Pants Of Faith:

Abiding In Love And Faith

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 18, 2019

As believers, we are called to love our neighbor as ourselves. We are also expected to stand boldly upon the Word regarding the faith. This requires a delicate balance that is only possible through a close relationship with Christ.

Abiding in Love and Faith 2 John 5-8 As we begin our study today, it is important to remember the context of John’s second epistle. The Gospel was being shared throughout the world and people were responding to the Lord as they heard and received the Gospel. Much of the appeal for the Gospel could ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Running The Race Of Faith

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Apr 25, 2019

How is your race of Christian faith going? Tired? Seemingly endless hurdles? Great? Easy? Jesus takes us off the spiritual treadmill and hands us the prize of heaven! Run as one who has already won!

Are you familiar with these decals or stickers? (26.2 or 13.1) You might see them on the back of a car or truck. They are the distances for a marathon (26.2 miles) and half marathon (13.1 miles). People might put them on their vehicle as an indication that they have run a marathon or half ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith Exceeds Obstacles

Contributed by Carlos Kleber Maia on Apr 27, 2019

I want believers to have humble faith, to seek and accept God's plan for their lives, overcoming obstacles.

FAITH EXCEEDS OBSTACLES Text: Mt 15: 21-28 Purpose: I want believers to have humble faith, to seek and accept God's plan for their lives, overcoming obstacles. Introduction Jesus went to the region of Tire and Sidon (Phenicia, part of Syria). It was a land of Gentiles, pagans, worshipers ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Building A Faith Life

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 5, 2019

This sermon kicks off a new series on Building God's House within each believer. Today we're looking at building God's house by faith.

Building God’s House “Building a Life of Faith” Hebrews 11 The other week, one person suggested I do a series on the three pillars we adhere to at Living Waters Fellowship. One of our pillars is that of discipleship, which we call, “Building Up The House of God Within Each Person.” This got me ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, Jude 1:20

Denomination: Foursquare

Learning To Walk By Faith Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 5, 2019

The 6th sermon in a series from the Gospel of John. In this sermon we look at the calling of Philip and Nathanael, and what we can learn from that event, and their life of following Jesus

Learning to Walk by Faith (Gospel of John Part Six) Text: John 1:43 – 51 So, last week, we looked at how Andrew and by extension, Peter became disciples of Jesus… Today we’re going to see how Philip and Nathanael become disciples as well… and once again it’s going to be that “come and see” method ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Four Features Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 7, 2019

Examining four features of faith found in the confession of the thief on the cross next to Jesus.

We continue in our series Dare to be Different and this month our focus is on Different Features. I want us to consider together Four Features Of Faith: 1. Confession of faith 2. Confession of sin 3. Confession of Christ 4. Confession of salvation Most of us know the account of the crucifixion ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-38, Romans 13:11, Romans 5:9-10, Philippians 2:12-13, 2 Corinthians 2:15, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Titus 2:11, Titus 3:4-5, 1 Corinthians 6:11, 2 Timothy 1:9, Romans 10:10, Luke 6:46, Matthew 7:21, 1 Timothy 6:12, Matthew 10:32-33, 2 John 1:7, 1 Timothy 3:16, Philippians 2:9-11, Matthew 16:16, 1 John 4:15, Acts 8:37, 1 John 4:2-3, Romans 10:9, 1 John 3:5, 1 John 2:1-2, 1 John 1:7, 1 John 1:9, James 2:20, Hebrews 11:6, Luke 23:39-43, Luke 23:43, Romans 10:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ruth: Determined To Be Faithful Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on May 13, 2019

Ruth 1:16-18

WOMEN OF WONDER - Ruth: Determined to be Faithful May 19, 2019 Ruth 1:16-18 (p. 182) Introduction: [An old man and old woman were sitting on their back porch as the sun set…It was a beautiful evening and the old man was overcome with emotion and looked at his wife and said, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stand Firm In Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 16, 2019

A 4 part series offering hope in crisis that we can stand firm in our faith.

STAND FIRM - 1 May 19, 2019 I’m at a point in life where I really don’t like to go camping. No offense to you campers! I really prefer to be in a nice comfortable bed, with good showers, a breakfast buffet, a pool and a hot tub. I’m not asking for much, but that’s kind of my starting point. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-21, Ephesians 1:18-20, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith Of Our Mothers

Contributed by Doug Fannon on May 20, 2019

Mothers are very influential in the home teaching and demonstrating their faith.

The influence of mothers in the home is not to be underestimated. According to the Barna Group Research released this past week, finds that mothers—more often than fathers, or any other category of frequent participants in households—are seen as the confidants, providers of support and drivers of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Jaw-Dropping Faith

Contributed by John Gaston on May 23, 2019

The Centurion is the only person who ever demonstrated such faith that Jesus was "amazed." There are four characteristics of his faith which make it extraordinary. We could learn a lot from this man!

JAW-DROPPING FAITH Luke 7:1-10 INTRODUCTION A. RESPECTING AUTHORITY FIGURES 1. Have you ever been in a grocery store and saw a child best described as spoiled? 2. The mother would say, “Put that candy back’, and the kid would say, “No”, and then rip the package open. The mother would say, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith, Hope And Love Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 23, 2019

Authentic faith produces good things. This message is the first in a series on 1 & 2 Thessalonians. Thanks to Pastor Derrick Tuper for his thoughts that contributed to this message (see notation in text)

Paul couldn’t stand it any longer. He had to know how the church in Thessalonica was doing. After all, he had poured himself into that congregation and sacrificed deeply to teach its members the gospel. But now Satan was attacking it with persecution, doubt, and trial. Were the believers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Increase Our Faith

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Jul 8, 2019

Whether it’s deep-rooted habits in your life that refuses to move, whether is mountain-like problems that your facing that you cannot move or you are having a challenge so great like planting something where there is no soil, God says, your faith is enough to solve those problems.

There are several kinds of prayers that we find in the Bible. Long prayers, short prayers. three-word This afternoon I want to particularly turn your attention to one prayer that the disciples made. The prayer has profound significance. The prayer and the answer to that prayer probably impacted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5, Matthew 17:19, Matthew 17:20, Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 11:6, James 2:14-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Five Foundations Of Faith Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 20, 2019

Jesus is the only way we have access to the mercy and grace of God…which gives us confidence in our salvation. Here are Five Foundations of Firm Faith...

FIVE FOUNDATIONS OF FIRM FAITH Hebrews 4:14-5:10 Introduction The Law of Moses decreed that a High Priest preside over worship, both in the tabernacle and in the temple. Aaron was the first High Priest, and all members of Israel’s priesthood were required to be descended from him. (Aaronic ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moses' Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 22, 2019

Moses took courageous actions in faith including going against the Mighty Pharaoh of Egypt!

Thinking of our loss of Evie Morris Gutzmer, my 27 year old recently married niece, I actually thought of not coming to church today. But in spite of our pain, God is always worthy of worship! Nothing is impossible with our God! God could have healed Evie’s body last Tuesday night; but God loved ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-28, Exodus 2:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith Of Groups And A Woman Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 29, 2019

Not only as individuals but also groups and male or female, we all must know how to live by faith.

Let’s continue to worship our God by hearing again His teachings for us in Hebrews 11…. We noted in previous messages that all Believers of God are to live by faith; and this biblical faith is defined as being certain of what God said and take action on it! God does not call us to blind faith. God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:29-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible