Sermons on Appropriated Faith:

Precious Faith Series

Contributed by Kim Huffman on Mar 31, 2004

This sermon explores what is the object, value and identity of faith. Precious faith is a timeless treasure worth having.

FEB. 1, 2004 Kim Huffman Series: Timeless Treasures #1 “PRECIOUS FAITH” 2 Peter 1:1 “From Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ. To the people who have received a faith which is like our precious faith. It came through the righteousness of our God and of our Savior, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1, 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Man Of Faithfulness

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 11, 2002

A sermon for the Fourth Sunday in Advent

4th Sunday in Advent Matthew 1:18-25 "A Man of Faithfulness"   A father was telling his small son the story about the lost sheep who left the other 99. He explained, how the little sheep crawled through the hold in the fence -- running and skipping and playing in the sunshine. Out of the woods came ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Voyage Of Faith

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 13, 2002

Faith will take you places you never thought you’d go, but you will be grounded on the word of God the whole time.

November 26, 2001 Hebrews 11:7; Genesis 6:11-21 “The voyage of faith” 1. Noah’s faith was grounded on the word of God. “warned”  the nature of the people (Gen 6:5,11-12 “…every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil all the time.”)  God gave a warning (Gen ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7, Genesis 6:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

"Triumphant Faith"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 23, 2002

Psalm 27 is a mountain peak of trust and faith.

Psalm 27:1-9 “Triumphant Faith” By: Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Psalm 27 is a mountain peak of trust and faith in God. King David, who wrote this Psalm knew alot about fear. He was often on the run for his life. One attack came after ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Faith Of The Thessalonians

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 23, 2002

Outline study of faith as seen in First and Second Thessalonians

THE FAITH OF THE THESSALONIANS TEXT - I Thess. 1: 1 - 8 Faith is a necessity to salvation - Eph. 2: 8 - 9 Faith is a necessity to daily Christian living - I. FAITH WORKS - I Thess. 1:3 Hebrews 11 shows us example of faith works. Abel offered... Noah built... Abraham ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Faith?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

A study in the characteristics of faith

I. Faith is Absolute Assurance A. Substance = hupostasis = a standing under = confidence (the quality of confidence which leads one to stand under, endure, undertake anything. B. Hebrews 11:1a "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for...? C. ASV - Hebrews 11:1a ?Now faith is the assurance ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Friend To The Faithful

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Jan 3, 2003

This sermon takes a look at some different qualifications to being God’s friend that were displayed by the Roman Centurian. It also defines what faith is and what it is not.

Many of you may remember the awful ice storm that took place a couple of years ago here in the south. Power was out all over the southern states, Trees and power lines that were iced over had collapsed and the roads were covered with layers of thick slippery ice. In all this mess, Denise and I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-9, James 4:4

Denomination: Methodist

Understanding Faith Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Jan 4, 2003

What every Christian should know about faith. This sermon examines true biblical faith: what faith is; how we live by faith; how our faith grows.

Understanding Faith Faith is a foundational principle in the scriptures. If we don’t have faith, we don’t have salvation. The Bible tells us that without faith, it is impossible to please God, therefore understanding faith is critical. If we don’t understand faith then we will not understand our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Running On Faith

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 9, 2003

Sometimes living a Christian life in a strong soul-winning church is much like my initial experience with the cardio-vascular machines. We become exhausted and there is a stitch in our sides, as we suck spiritual air and we wonder how we can go on. Some

Running On Faith Hebrews 11:32-12:3 Introduction: Believe it or not, for the past four months, this preacher has been working out in a gym on the average of 1 ½ hours a day, five days a week. Most of the routine was bearable at the beginning, except ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Evidence Of Faith

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 11, 2003

Faith is an unseen substance,however, true faith also produces evidence that can be noticed by others .

The Evidence of Faith James 2:14-26 Introduction: One of the greatest debates throughout all of Christendom is that of faith versus works as it relates to one’s eternal destiny. Reformation fires burned over this issue. This great debate rages on today. Probably the most controversial and ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Crisis Of Faith

Contributed by Bob Groves on Jan 17, 2003

Dealing with a time of tragedy. Where your faith is put to a test because things didn’t work out as you planned & were believeing for.

Meghan Mother Theresa - “I know that God will not put more on me than I can bear - I just wish that He didn’t Trust me so much!” Today CRISIS of FAITH I Peter 1:3-9 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Enduring Faith

Contributed by John Vessell on Jan 18, 2003

Endurance was the key ingredient in the life and ministry of Moses.

Enduring Faith Portrayed in the life of Moses Hebrews 12:1-3 Hebrews 11:24-27 Introduction: The key to success in the Christian life is the same as it was for Christ and the heroes of our faith. Spiritual success is found in the ability to endure. In Hebrews 12:3 we read how we are to consider ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, Hebrews 11:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith That Gives

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 19, 2003

God desires that we express our faith to Him in many ways, one of which is through faithful giving to His local church.

Genesis 14:17-24 A Faith That Gives Introduction I’m going to be speaking about giving today, and I want you to stay tuned in because during the invitation, if you’ll stick with me I’m going to make you a deal you can’t turn down. I want to be completely up front with you about some things and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Believes Series

Contributed by John Bugg on Nov 5, 2001

Faith believes that God exists and that He is a rewarder

FAITH BELIEVES Hebrews 11:5-6 Introduction One morning this week, I had an unusual experience. I woke up laughing. I literally woke myself up laughing. Later in the week I was visiting with a lawyer friend of mine and told him about it. He asked me a great question: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Faithful Church

Contributed by Robert Travis on Nov 7, 2001

God, Help me to stand firm during this crisis.

THE FAITHFUL CHURCH REVELATION 3:7-13 7 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; 8 I know thy works: behold, I have set before ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist