Sermons on Beliefs And Faith:

The Rewards Of Faith

Contributed by V. David Sedaca on Oct 18, 2000

Perhaps the greatest subject in the entire Bible is that of faith.

Perhaps the greatest subject in the entire Bible is that of faith. Because in faith we believe the world had it's beginning. It is faith that is the start of a new life in Christ. It is faith that allows us to live in this ungodly world. And it is the one thing that will help us to leave this world ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful To The End Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Daniel is given an insight into the turbulent End Times for believers but is assured of God’s ultimate triumph over evil.

DANIEL 12 FAITHFUL TO THE END Chapter 12 is a continuation of the story of the climax of the ages. Daniel’s visions have not brought easy answers. He was told, “The wicked will continue to be wicked” (10) and distress continues to be the lot of the God’s people. The previous visions looked ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Justification By Faith

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

JUSTIFICTION BY FAITH APART FROM WORKS HAS ALWAYS BEEN GOD'S UNIVERSAL PLAN OF SALVATION--THE OT EXAMPLE OF ABRAHAM 1.

JUSTIFICTION BY FAITH APART FROM WORKS HAS ALWAYS BEEN GOD'S UNIVERSAL PLAN OF SALVATION--THE OT EXAMPLE OF ABRAHAM 1. (:1-5) Only Naked Faith Leads to Righteousness Since Any Reliance on Human Achievement Makes Grace Impossible (the Proof Case of Abraham) a. Abraham makes for a good proof case b. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith & Works

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul.

I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul. So go the words of W. E. Henley in his well-known Invictus. There is something intensely individualistic and ego-affirming in the idea that you make your own way. We would all like to think that we can pull ourselves up by our own ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10, Mark 10:17-27

A Childless Faith

Contributed by Alan Stokes on Nov 5, 2000

Christians should have a proper understand of the dynamics of what it feels like for a woman to experience infertility.

Once upon a time there was a woman named Hannah. Hannah didn’t have any children and she wanted so much to have a child. Hannah found her self in deep sorrow over her infertility. No one seemed to understand her need. In her anguish of being without child Hannah prayed and committed a vow to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Holiness

A Centurion's Faith Series

Contributed by James Hayford Sr. on Nov 15, 2000

Jesus talks with a Roman soldier whose servant is seriously ill commending him for his faith.

A Centurion’s Faith Second In The Series “Conversations With Christ Matthew 8:5-13 5 When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking for help. 6 "Lord," he said, "my servant lies at home paralyzed and in terrible suffering." 7 Jesus said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: *other

Faith In God

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on Nov 17, 2000

Faith in God

FAITH IN GOD Introduction We have seen that God has provided a marvellous salvation from all the consequences of man's rebellion. This salvation is to be received through repentance and faith. God expects us to change our allegiance. We must now love Him and serve Him - not our old selfish and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-24

A Journey Of Faith

Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 15, 2001

Paul’s conversion experience is an example of how God can reach anyone and use them for His glory.

A Journey of Faith Acts 9: 10-30 INTRODUCTION Paul had encountered Jesus on the Damascus Road. He was left blind from it. He was the archenemy of Christians. Now he needed a friend. God was at work in his life. I. PAUL WAS BEFRIENDED (Acts 9:10-22) A. God asked Annanias to go to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-30

Denomination: Baptist

Marvelous Faith

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 26, 2001

A Pastoral Care message based on the text’s narrative challenging God’s people in my care to put their faith in Jesus into practice.

Topic: Faith Theme: Practical Faith Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to put their faith in Jesus into practice. Response: Individuals will indicate their desire to grow in the practice of their faith by requesting a “NEXT STEPS” handout. Pattern: A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

This Great Faith!

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Feb 3, 2001

A scriptural view of THE FAITH.

This Faith Issue among religous denominations should be, and can be ,verified and justified by God’s Holy Word. Saving Faith is what ALL men need today. Serving Faith is Christ living through Us. Scriptural Faith is the Topic We want to look at. After all, when you stand before the Lord, and one ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6, Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Crisis Of Faith

Contributed by Todd Riley on Feb 6, 2001

an exposition of Genesis 2:4-17

Islington Baptist Church February 4, 2001 Sermon text: Genesis 2:4-17 Scripture reading: Psalm 104, Revelations 22, Job 36-37, II Thessalonians 3:6ff At certain times some Christians have had a ‘crisis in the faith’. There is something that bothers and disturbs them so much about God, his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Problems Of Faith

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Feb 13, 2001

Habbukkuk is disturbed over God’s lack of response to the injustices of his day.

THE PROBLEMS OF FAITH TEXT: HABAKKUK I/ HE THOUGHT GOD WAS DOING NOTHING ABOUT EVIL Hab 1:1 The burden which Habakkuk the prophet did see. Hab 1:2 O LORD, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! even cry out unto thee of violence, and thou wilt not save! Hab 1:3 Why ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Faith Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 21, 2001

A focus on faith and healing. And, just why did Jesus tell the paralytic his sins were forgiven?

OPEN: It was the first day of basketball practice at Wingate High School in Brooklyn, N.Y. The Coach handed a ball to each player. "Boys," he said, "I want you to practice shooting from the spots you might expect to be in during the game." One of the boys (who was pretty much there as a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 21, 2001

God is the model of what it means to be faithful.

INTRODUCTION  I hope that you have been enjoying learning about the different attributes of our awesome God the past few weeks.  We cannot see or touch God so we have to learn about Him though His attributes.  The last couple of weeks we looked at the attributes of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:9, Deuteronomy 7:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Case For Faith

Contributed by Justin Snyder on Feb 27, 2001

Answer’s to some of the most difficult questions; that face Christianity

The Case for FAITH! Objection #1: The Challenge of Faith: Since Evil and Suffering Exist, a Loving God Cannot. “Christian theism must be rejected by any person with even a shred of respect for evidence.” – George H. Smith, atheist 1st “Christian faith is not an irrational leap. Examined ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist