Sermons on Coming To Faith:

Deepening Faith

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 10, 2009

." When we accept Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, we begin the lifelong process of spiritual growth called sanctification. The Holy Spirit works in us to become more like Jesus. God’ accepts us as we are but calls us to become like him. (based on outline

Deepening Faith Colossians 2:6-8, 2 Peter 3:18, Hebrews 6:1 Billy and Ruth Graham were driving through a long stretch of road construction and encountered numerous slowdowns, detours, and stops along the way. Finally they reached the end of the construction, and smooth pavement stretched out ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-8

Denomination: Methodist

Saved By Faith

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 15, 2015

To show that we are all saved by faith in JESUS and our peace will be turned into constant perfect peace if we give first ourselves to the LORD.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you saved by faith? Yes. Ephesians 2:8-9 Ephesians 2:8-9 For it is by free grace (God’s unmerited favor) that you are saved (delivered from judgment and made partakers of Christ’s salvation) through [your] faith. And this [salvation] is not of yourselves [of your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:50

Denomination: Pentecostal

Awesome Faith Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 24, 2015

Faith in Jesus is an AWESOME thing!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • We have hit on the subject of faith a couple of times during this 1 John series. Faith is a big issue and John speaks on the subject frequently. • Awesome- defined as: extremely impressive or daunting; inspiring great admiration, apprehension, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Faith And Obedience PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 10, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the inseparable relationship between faith and obedience in our Christian walk, as exemplified by Abraham's willingness to sacrifice Isaac.

Good morning, dear church family. It is a joy to be here with you today, in the house of our Lord, to share His Word and His wisdom. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a profound lesson, a lesson that is as old as the hills, yet as fresh as the morning dew. It's a lesson about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Topics: Obedience, Faith

Moving By Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 8, 2024

This sermon explores the Israelites' faith and obedience during their transition into the Promised Land, encouraging us to trust God's promises in our own transitions. Key

Good morning, beloved family of Christ. It is always a joy to gather with you, to share in the fellowship of our Lord, and to delve into the richness of His Word. We are here today, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of God's redemptive plan. Today, we are ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Topics: Transitional Moments, Growing Up

The Believer's Blessed Hope Pt 1

Contributed by Richard Crow on Aug 27, 2001

There is no blessed hope in any other but in Jesus Christ. As Christians, we can look forward to His coming with excitement and joy.

The Believer’s Blessed Hope Titus 2:11-13 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Witnesses Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on May 5, 2003

Charles Dickens described the days in France just before the French Revolution in Tale of Two Cities: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the ep

THE TWO WITNESSES Revelation 11:1-19 Charles Dickens described the days in France just before the French Revolution in Tale of Two Cities: “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Anticipation

Contributed by Dale Miller on Mar 12, 2005

Jesus tells the parable of the servants watching for the masters return.

MUB 3-13-05 LUKE 12;35-40 35"Be dressed ready for service and keep your lamps burning, 36like men waiting for their master to return from a wedding banquet, so that when he comes and knocks they can immediately open the door for him. 37It will be good for those servants whose master finds them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:35-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sanctuary

Contributed by Tom Reynolds on Jan 8, 2008

WHAT IS HAPPENING AND WHY.

SANCTUARY Heb. 8:1, 9:1, 9:2 13:2 INTRODUCTION: MY STUDY OF THE SEVEN SPIRITS OF GOD PROVOKED MY STUDY OF THIS SUBJECT. No Reference in any commentary about them or what they might be. There is no way to interpret scripture other than to realize that it is written by a Jew to a Jew which means ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Second Death

Contributed by John Gerald on Aug 5, 2004

The Second Death which follows physical death, and is eternal.

The Second Death Rev. John W. Gerald I. HEED THE WARNINGS Revelation 2:11 He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death. The Holy Spirit convicts of sin, of righteousness and of judgment. It is best to ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

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

Faith That Works Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 10, 2011

What you believe governs what you do; if you don't do what Jesus commands, you don't really believe what he says. Or some other belief is stronger.

As many of you know, my mother is coming to visit me in a couple of weeks. As a matter of fact, she'll be playing for the Sunday service on the 23rd. And guess what? I'm going to finish emptying out my boxes before she arrives. This is because I know my mother, and I know she'll be here. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Vitality Of Faith Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Mar 29, 2010

Actions are vital signs of real faith. Faith that moves is faith that is alive. Faith that pleases God must find expression in actions that please God.

The Vitality of Faith James 2:14-26 Intro: If you’ve studied Romans or Galatians recently, you might come to this particular passage in James and wonder if Paul and James believed the same thing about what it meant to be saved or to be a Christian. Martin Luther was impacted very strongly ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith On Trial

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 18, 2008

We get an idea from the life of Paul as he stood before King Agrippa how to conduct ourselves when our faith is on trial in this world. 1- We must obey God’s vision 2- We must not fear accusations 3- We must present the truth of God

INTRO.- ILL.- A judge, bored and frustrated by a lawyer’s tedious arguments, had made numerous rulings to speed the trial along. The attorney had bristled at the judge’s orders, and their tempers grew hot. Finally, frustrated with another repetition of arguments he had heard many times before, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:19-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ