Sermons on Bad Example:

Go, Your Faith Has Saved You

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jan 19, 2001

Prayer: it works.

“Go, your faith has saved you” Given at St John the Evangelist, Rishworth and Christ Church, Barkisland, West Yorkshire, England, 29th October 2000 In the name of the living God, +Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Amen. Once upon a time (and doesn’t it fill you with dread when a sermon begins with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jephthah: The Rough & Tumble Guy Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 26, 2007

How does an outcast rebel outlaw end up in the hall of faith and did Jephthah really sacrifice his daughter?

The story we are going to look at in Judges 11 and 12 today is one of the strangest and most troubling in the Bible. It’s about a notorious man who comes to the rescue of Israel, then promptly vows to sacrifice his own daughter and gets into a big fight where 42,000 fellow Israelites are killed. Or ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Family Faith Series

Contributed by Jake Kircher on Dec 28, 2005

We need to be the Body of Christ

Object Lesson – Whirlpool in the Sanctuary. Have all the youth run a circle and then pick the smallest youth and have him or her run in the opposite direction. I think this is the same way that we, as Christians, find our selves feeling towards the world and culture around us. As we read God’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Endures Despite The Disappointments Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 2, 2007

This message explores Joseph’s example of faith that endures disappointments.

Have you ever wondered what determines if a person will or will not be a success? What are those vital ingredients necessary for success? For decades many considered the intelligence quotient or IQ test to be an important measure of potential. However, through the years we have seen many people ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:22-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Moves Beyond Our Comfort Zone And Takes Risks Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 14, 2007

A sermon that examines the risk taking faith of Rahab.

What causes ordinary people to take risks? What prompts people to gamble or engage in extreme sports such as skydiving, hang gliding, scuba diving, auto racing, rock climbing and whitewater kayaking? Psychologists have determined that it is more a personality trait rather than a behavior. Some ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From A Good Man Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

The example of Cornelius

Acts 10 - 4/2/17 Turn with me this morning to Acts 10.  M, M, L, J, Acts - the 5th book in the NT.  We have been looking at this book that is a transitional book in the bible - taking us from the earthly ministry of Jesus as presented in the gospels - then Acts tells us how the gospel, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Robbed By Relationships Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006

The first of four messages on the threats to spiritual identity theft.

Identity Theft March 12, 2006 Robbed By Relationships Intro: I need a volunteer. Did you ever take the ACT/SAT? This will be kind of like that. Have you ever seen one of these? I want you to take a few seconds to put these shapes into the canister. According to our Vandy alumni this is ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-22

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Heals Our Sin Sick Soul

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

To lead the people to understand that they can be forgiven of their sin sickness and made whole by placing their faith in Jesus Christ.

The Bronze Serpent – Numbers 21:4-9 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that the can be forgiven of their sin sickness and made whole by placing their faith in Jesus Christ. Illustration:Chuck Swindoll reports that a seminary student in Chicago faced a forgiveness test. Although he ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Time Of Trust Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on May 2, 2005

A Time of Trust 1. Trust God in his promises 2. Trust God in your setbacks

Lent 2 Genesis 12:1-8 Human beings generally are pretty picky about whom we place our trust in. We don’t give away our trust too easily; it often has to be earned. And once our trust in someone is gone, it is extremely difficult for them to ever earn it all back. We are continuing our series as we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

"A Cinderella Story"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 25, 2006

Obstacles can only be overcome by faith.

1 Samuel 17:1a, 4-11, 19-23, 32-49 Mark 4:35-41 “A Cinderella Story” Certainly the Bible makes it quite clear that God’s power is able to come out of the so-called “least of these,” and therefore anyone of us can do mighty things for God through faith! And the story of David defeating the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-49

Denomination: United Methodist

The Place Of Faith

Contributed by Jim Kane on May 5, 2003

What does it mean to have faith?

Last week I suggested that we place a great deal of faith in our ability to buy and operate our cars because faith is an important and essential part of our lives. This past week I talked with several people and asked them to name 5 everyday things people have faith in. Here is some of what they ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2, John 20:19-29

Denomination: Church Of God

"David - A Man After God's Own Heart" Part 1of 12 Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on May 16, 2003

We’re going to begin a new series on one of the most interesting person in the Bible, a look at the life of David.

Pastor Dave Martin, Cross Creek Community Church, May 11, 2003 “David – A Man After God’s Own Heart” Part 1 (Be reading & studying 1 & 2 Samuel, 1 Chronicles, 1Kings 1-2) Throughout the Bible we see many individual characters, some good and some bad. I’ve always loved biographies – we’re going ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:6-14

Denomination: Bible Church

Evidence Of Things Not Seen

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 17, 2006

Throughout his trials, Job called on his foundation of faith to cling to the evidence of God’s love even when it was not seen.

Evidence of Things Not Seen Job 23:1-9, 16-17 October 15, 2006 Right after we were married, we bought our first couch. A really cheap couch. Had a wooden frame, cloth straps instead of springs, and cushions that never stayed in one place for very long. After I had been out of seminary for ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Noah: When The Whole World's Against You Series

Contributed by Bryan Parris on May 26, 2007

From the "Heroes" Series: A message on faith and obedience based on the life of Noah - Hebrews 11:1-7; Genesis 6:8-9

This morning we begin a new series called "Heroes” This series is based on the 11th chapter of Hebrews and over the next few weeks we will examine the lives and the FAITH of people just like you and me, who followed God in faith and through their obedience, God changed the world. Let’s jump right ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Frozen With Fear

Contributed by Dalton Walker on Aug 29, 2007

It’s all about faith. There is so much we do not do because of unbelief. We need to live like what we cannot see is the reality - not what we cannot see.

“FROZEN WITH FEAR” INTRODUCTION: Romans 8:31 - "31What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?" 2 Kings 6:8-23 - " 8Now the king of Syria was making war against Israel; and he consulted with his servants, saying, “My camp will be in such and such a place.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31

Denomination: Baptist