Sermons on By The Hearing Of Faith:

Victorious Faith

Contributed by Dr. Nichol Burris on Dec 10, 2023

May our lives be a testament to the transformative power of reflective faith, bringing glory to the One who overcame the world on our behalf.

Victorious Faith Introduction: Good morning/afternoon/evening, Beloved of the Most High. Today, I want to talk about the transformative power of faith – not just any faith, but a faith that is reflective and victorious. Our scripture today is found in 1 John 5:4; the Word of the Lord says: ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4, Matthew 14:30, John 16:33

Live In Faith Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 12, 2023

This is the 11th sermon in the series "Live Well".

Series: Live Well [#11] LIVE IN FAITH 2 Peter 1:1-4 Introduction: Peter had a tendency in his younger years to be overconfident and ignore Jesus’ warnings. He rushed ahead when he should have waited; he slept when he should have prayed; he talked when he should have listened. Peter was a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Growth In Faith Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 23, 2024

A conversation between Jesus and Martha. What happened caused an increase in Martha’s faith. Let’s see if this study grows our faith as well.

Tonight, we look at John 11 verses 17-27. This passage follows our last study when we looked at the purpose of Lazarus’ death. Tonight’s passage is a conversation between Jesus and Martha. What happened caused an increase in Martha’s faith. Let’s see if this study grows our faith as well. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

Courage And Faith

Contributed by Jung Lee on Jan 28, 2024

It explores the themes of courage, faith, and trust in God during difficult times, particularly when faced with ethical dilemmas.

Introduction Hi everyone, let's imagine this situation: I work at the VA, right? And I stumble upon something upsetting. I discovered that some of the bosses in our Community Living Centers, where we promise to look after our veterans, aren't doing the right thing. Now, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Faithful

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 6, 2024

Today we’re celebrating the “faithfulness of God.” We’re going to look at 5 ways God is faithful and then see reasons why we should be faithful.

GOD IS FAITHFUL Deut. 7:9 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: 4 AFRICAN PROVERBS 1. “Before you hunt an elephant, consider whether you’re up to the test.” 2. “When you’re sent to clean the chicken, that’s not to say it’s yours.” 3. “The slippery rock can’t make you fall twice.” 4. “The nights that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:9, 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith Denier

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 3, 2024

If you take care of you and everyone other than your family you are worse than an infidel.

"I have a question - need an interpretation of 1 Timothy 5:8. Rock solid, hard core, gloves off, down and dirty. What are the implications, explications, every angle, no stone left unturned." 1 Tim 5:8  But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Timing

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 4, 2024

Second Sunday of Advent, 2024

Faith and Timing Text: Matthew 1:18-25 Good morning, everyone. Please take your Bibles and open them up to the Gospel of Matthew. Chapter one. This is the second Sunday of Advent and while you’re turning to Matthew, let me just remind you of what we looked at last Sunday. We looked at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25, Galatians 4:4-5, Isaiah 55:11, Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is Faithful

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jan 12, 2025

I am thankful that God's faithfulness lasts day after day. Jeremiah wrote, “Through the LORD’s mercies we are not consumed because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning. Great is Thy faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:22-23

Alba 1-12-2025 GOD IS FAITHFUL I Corinthians 1:1-9 The New Year is a time for making resolutions. Have any of you made some this year? Jonathan Edwards, the Puritan preacher and theologian who lived in the 1700's took pen in hand and wrote out his resolutions. He wisely started his list ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fruitful Faith

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 13, 2023

Is faith without works dead? Are works of the law different to good works or works of obedience to Christ? Did Luther get it right or was he confused by a false equivalency between works of the law and works of obedience to Christ?

Do Jews have any advantage that others do not have? Then what advantage does the Jew have? Or what is the benefit of circumcision? Great in every respect. First, that they were entrusted with the actual words [oracles] of God. (Romans 3:1-2 NASB) What if some of the Jews were unfaithful? True, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Justified By Faith

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 18, 2023

How can we be made right in God's sight? Can we believe Jesus and disobey Him?

Does Paul teach that all nations are equally sinful and the only way for any of us to be justified is by faith? Do we then have peace with God through whom? Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. (Romans 5:1 ESV) Is it a disobedient ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Contending For The Faith

Contributed by Don Campbell on May 8, 2023

Jude exhorts us "to contend for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints." A falure to clearly identify "the faith" has resulted in the proliferation of denominations and sects because divisions arose of opinions on matters of expediency.

CONTENDING FOR THE FAITH “Beloved, although I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I found it necessary to write appealing to you to contend for the faith that was once for all delivered to the saints” (Jude v.3) INTRODUCTION A. Many speakers and writers became fixated on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-30, 2 Peter 2:17-22, 1 Peter 2:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Desperate Faith Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 12, 2023

In today's section of Mark, we see the desperation of two individuals who believed that Jesus could help them. Their faith in Jesus led them to humbly come to Him for help. Their faith was rewarded and our faith in Jesus will be rewarded as well.

Introduction: A. I read a story about a little girl named Tess went to her bedroom one day and pulled her glass jelly jar bank from its hiding place in the closet. 1, She poured all the change out on the floor and counted it carefully. a. After placing the coins back in the jar and twisting on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43, Acts 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Faithfulness Of God.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 22, 2023

"The gifts and calling of God are without repentance." Romans 11:29.

THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD. Romans 11:1-2a, Romans 11:29-32. What is causing Paul so much stress and distress is that Israel ‘have not all obeyed the gospel’ (cf. Romans 10:16). As we enter our present chapter, Paul is asking: Does this then mean that God has “cast away His people” (Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-2, Romans 11:29-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith In Healing

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Oct 1, 2023

Everything in Mark chapter 5 concerns itself with healing and restoration: from the healing and restoring of a demon possessed man to the resurrection of a little girl. In-between these two healings are that of the woman with the twelve-year issue of blood.

Now a certain woman had a flow of blood for twelve years, and had suffered many things from many physicians. She had spent all that she had and was no better, but rather grew worse. When she heard about Jesus, she came behind Him in the crowd and touched His garment. For she said, “If only I may ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34, James 2:26, James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Legalism Or Faith

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Oct 22, 2023

Do we rely on things of the flesh like circumcision, rest days, tongues, wealth and health? Do we rely on Christ?

Did Paul use strong terms for those who promoted a variety of legalism? So then, my brothers and sisters, be glad in the Lord. It’s no trouble for me to repeat the same things to you because they will help keep you on track. Watch out for the “dogs.” Watch out for people who do evil things. Watch ...read more

Denomination: Baptist