Sermons on By Faith:

A Life Of Faith

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 21, 2013

A funeral message for a faithful servant of Christ whose life reflected His undying loyalty and absoulte faith in Christ.

A Life of Faith Hebrews 11:13-16 As we gather in tribute to our brother in Christ at his home-going and consider his life and influence the one thing that rings out so laudably is that he was a man of faith whose life was characterized by his faith. He was saved through faith, lived by faith, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Speaks Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on May 14, 2013

THE Word of Faith is the power of God by the Word of Christ, infused by the Spirit, in which HE brings dead men and women to spiritual life.

5 12 13 “Faith Speaks” Romans 10:5-10 In the world today, there is, what seems to be, a lot of competition among religions. Many say that every religion has some validity, suggesting (pluralism), but yet some HAVE TO BE wrong, or even worse, ALL have to be wrong, except for one; ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Confident Faith

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 15, 2013

You can be confident in your faith

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Most of Jeremiah’s life was spent ministering in a country that was backslidden and approaching the impending judgment of God. Born and raised a few miles northeast of Jerusalem, he was close ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Faith

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 15, 2013

This is a brief exploration into the importance of faith and how we can apply it to our lives.

Hebrews 11:1-3 What is Faith There once was a tourist who came too close to the edge of the Grand Canyon, lost his footing and plunged over the side, clawing and scratching to save himself. After he disappeared out of sight; and, just before he fell into open space, he stumbled upon a scrubby ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Christian Church

System Of Faith

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on May 16, 2013

Faith has a system

Pro 20:12 The hearing ear, and the seeing eye, the LORD hath made even both of them. Ralph Waldo Emerson, “The religion that is afraid of science dishonors God and commits suicide.” Science and religion aren’t enemies. They are allies. One way to get to know the Creator is by ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keeping The Faith!

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 29, 2013

There are 2 days of highest concern in Scripture and in our lives: 1. The Day of the Lord, which this msg deals with, and 2. ToDAY - What you do with today will influence your part in the Lord's Day of Judgment.

Keeping the Faith! 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 3 Don't let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction. 4 He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:6-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith In Action

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 30, 2013

Some Christians have a similar problem—spiritual gambling. It’s a way of living that involves taking chances by seeing how far we can stretch God’s patience. There’s not one chance in five that God won’t keep His word. There’s not even one chance in a tho

Opening illustration: The problem of compulsive gambling may seem foreign to most of us. Yet experts believe that millions of Americans are psychologically addicted to gambling. It gives them the excitement of hope and risk, but it usually ends in defeat. It is indeed a temporary pleasure. For ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Characteristics Of Faith

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 1, 2013

There are four characteristics of faith

Characteristics of Faith Hebrews 11:13 - These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. 1. You need to see them in the future “Having seen them ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13

Denomination: Charismatic

A Veteran Of The Faith

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Nov 10, 2013

A good soldier of Christ do what is right because it is right. One who never gives up hope. One who is always trusting in the Lord.

Quotes: “The most persistent sound which reverberates through men's history is the beating of war drums.” -Otto Von Bismark --And so it is within mankind (the war between the Spirit and the flesh… a constant struggle). “Never has there been a good war or a bad peace.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Firm Faith

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 20, 2013

Our faith has got to be firm, sturdy, stable and strong; not wobbly and weak!

Firm faith! Colossians 2:7”…rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.” “I will do all it takes to be the world champion. The chessboard is always pictured in my head and I move pieces there. I can ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Obedience Of Faith

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 3, 2013

This is on the relationship of justification and obedience focused on Romans 5 to Romans 6 (Outline adapted from John Piper at: http://www.desiringgod.org/resource-library/sermons/command-of-god-the-obedience-of-faith and material from Jack Cottrell)

HoHum: On 11 May 2000 a lady found a new e-mail message on her computer, which simply said, "I love you". Like many would, she clicked to open the message, and the so-called "Love Bug" was born. With lightning speed it raced around the world, bringing politics and business to a halt. It was a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On The Journey Of Faith

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 8, 2013

The talk for our 2013 Advent Carol service in which I invite people to think about the journey of the Wise men, and to consider where they are in their own life journey.

Where are you in your life-journey? As we sing about God’s ancient master-plan to save us and to show us the extent of his love where are you in your journey of discovery? As we think about searching for Jesus, where is He? Where is Jesus in your life today? I’ve had some hairy ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Faith And Love

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 14, 2013

Like Zechariah and Elizabeth, we must learn the interaction between faith and love in the head and heart

Thursday of 3rd Week in Advent 2013 Lumen Fidei The story we have in the first chapter of St. Luke’s Gospel is a kind of midrash on the story we read today in the Book of Judges. In both cases a childless couple experiences a miraculous intervention of God to give them a child. But the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Catholic

Faith And Works

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013

The practical faith of Rahab stands in contrast to the platitudes of the person who sent the hungry empty away, and failed to clothe the naked.

FAITH AND WORKS. James 2:14-26. A person is making what seems to be a credible claim to “faith” - but (as yet) there is no evidence in their lives of their allegiance to Jesus Christ. They seem to have all the right words, but (so far) “works” are lacking. James 2:14. What is the profit in the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Justification By Faith Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014

NOW THAT PAUL HAS SHOWN HOW SINFUL HUMANITY IS IN ROMANS 1-3, IN ROMANS 4 HE SHOWS THE ONLY CURE FOR THE SIN PROBLEM IS AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN FAITH

Romans 4—Justification by Faith Examples – David & Abraham 1. What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? 2. For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. 3. For what saith the scripture? Abraham ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God