Sermons on Authentic Faith:

Authentic Worship

Contributed by Dan Brown on Nov 28, 2006

A look at Christ’s teaching on worship with the woman at the well.

EG Service-Authentic Worship-Jn. 4:21-24 Hook: EPIC-4 core values, Encounter God, Passion 4 God and People, Invite seekers, Connect w/ His people. Encounter God-Authentic Worship- Key Idea: X calls us to Focus on the Big Picture. There is one way to God through X, and it is through Him (the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-24

Denomination: *other

Authentic Worship Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 15, 2017

Authentic worship shows authentic Christian living.

1. Worship services are a high priority for most churches a. Preferential styles of worship have become hot buttons for churches b. Worship is often an indicator of church identity 2. Worship is ascribing “worth” or value to something 3. Words we use: Praise; Adore; Magnify; Rejoice; Give ...read more

Scripture: John 4:16-26, John 66:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preparing For The Coming Of Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 5, 2016

An authentic faith – which is never comfortable or completely personal – always involves a deep desire to change the world

Thursday of the 31st Week in Course 2016 Joy of the Gospel We stand now very close to the conclusion of our liturgical year, our holy year of grace and mercy that concludes on the Feast of Christ the King. I’m doubly blessed because I get to celebrate Christ the King Sunday twice. In the ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:7-20

Denomination: Catholic

When Men Cry PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 24, 2024

This sermon encourages breaking masculine stereotypes, embracing emotional expression, and vulnerability as integral parts of a transformative, authentic faith in God.

Welcome, dear friends, to another blessed day in the house of our Lord. A day where we gather together, not just as individuals, but as a collective body of Christ, bound by our shared faith, shared love, and shared commitment to serve our Heavenly Father. Today, we will turn our attention to a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-24, Matthew 9:27-31

Topics: Anatomy, Crying

Witness Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 19, 2020

The example, expectation and examination of witnessing

WITNESS In 1965 lyricist Hal David and music composer Burt Bacharach teamed up to write a song which was recorded and released and quickly rose to #7 on the US charts. The title of that song was “What the world needs now is love.” The lyrics were very simple, “What the world needs now is love ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Influencing Your World For Christ

Contributed by Tim Bond on Jan 24, 2002

Christians can be a godly influence on the world when we commit ourselves to being authentic and available.

Dr. Evan Kane was the chief surgeon of Kane Summit Hospital in New York City. He had practiced his specialty for 37 years. Over the course of time he came to question the wisdom of using general anesthesia for every surgery. He believed people would recover quicker if they only had local ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon 4 - The Attractiveness Of Authenticity Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 17, 2025

If we want to be salt and light to the world, then we have to get people's positive attention. One of the most attractive things is authenticity. In this sermon, we explore what Christian authenticity looks like.

Introduction: A. There’s a story told of a woman who pulled up to a red light behind another car. 1. The driver of the car in front of her was talking on his cellphone and shuffling through some papers on the seat beside him. a. The light turned green, but the man didn't notice. b. The woman ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"The Test Of Trustworthiness"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Sep 15, 2003

Are you trustworthy with the gift of God’s Word (I THESS. 2:4)? Authentic faith will value what God says.

"THE TEST OF TRUSTWORTHINESS" www.dennisdeese.com JAMES 1:19--27 Are you trustworthy with the gift of God’s Word (I THESS. 2:4)? Authentic faith will value what God says. There are (3) three coinciding aspects of trustworthiness directly related to God’s Word. Do you pass the test ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Cannot Be Shaken

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Aug 24, 2025

America stands at a spiritual crossroads—choosing between shallow, empire-tied morality or an authentic faith rooted in justice, compassion, and God’s unshakable kingdom.

Cannot Be Shaken Eleventh Sunday After Pentecost, Year C Hebrews 12:18–29 Introduction Good morning Church family: Week by week, we gather to sing, to pray, and to proclaim. Worship is not just what we do—it is who we are becoming. Beloved, we are living in a season of shaking. The so-called ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Giving Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Aug 19, 2020

The test, treasure and truth of giving

GIVING I heard the story of a young man who was hired as a switchman on the tracks. As part of his training a supervisor took him to the area of the track that he would be working. The supervisor asked him if he understood the switch and knew how it worked and he assured him that he did. Then ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Higher Life

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Jan 5, 2015

A higher Christian life is: 1. Faith in the Promises of God. 2. Consecration to the will of God 3. Fellowship in the presence of God 4. Testimony to the Honor of God 5. Warfare Against the Enemies of God 6. Victory in the Name of God

A Higher Life Hebrews 3:11-11 Introduction: Some people are content with limping along the fence. Others want to launch out into the deep. Where true revival is taking place, Christians become interested in doing more for Christ, not less. They are not content with living the same kind of a life ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness Without Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 23, 2016

Legalistic list makers focus on having clean hands; the Lord gives us clean hearts.

Holiness Without Hypocrisy Mark 7:1-13 Rev. Brian Bill July 23-24, 2016 More than 200 years ago, Edward Gibbon wrote a six-volume series called, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. He spent 20 years studying the Roman Empire to find out how a nation that was so great suddenly ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Behave Like A Christian

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on May 15, 2022

Christians not only need to “look good,” we need to “be good.” We need to behave like a Christian in a world that is looking for authentic faith.

Alba 5-15-2022 BEHAVE LIKE A CHRISTIAN Romans 12:9-21 A lady was soaking up the sun’s rays on a Florida beach when a little boy in his swimming trunks, carrying a towel, came up to her and asked her, “Do you believe in God?” She was surprised by the question but replied, “Why, yes, I do.” Then ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Form Vs. Fire PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 28, 2025

This sermon urges believers to move beyond empty words to genuine, costly obedience, allowing God to rekindle authentic faith and wholehearted devotion in their lives.

Welcome, dear friends. I’m so glad you’re here. Some of us walked in this morning with hearts blazing hot; others with barely a flicker. If faith were a fireplace, some of us are warming our hands, and others are cupping the last little coal, begging it to glow again. Life can be like that. A long ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:16

Topics: False Appearance, Hypocrisy

There Is One Faith Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 24, 2023

Ephesians 4:5 says that there is “One Faith”. But there seems to be more. If someone says, “Have faith.” We need to ask, “Have faith in what?” We operate on faith every day. Just not always in God.

Alba 4-23-2023 THERE IS ONE FAITH Ephesians 4:5 Some years ago in the cartoon “The Family Circus” two children had found their Easter baskets and are enjoying them. One asked, “Who colored all these eggs?” to which his sister replied, “The Easter bunny.” “Who gave us the jelly beans?” “The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:5, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ