Sermons on Contending For Faith:

The Measure Of Faith.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 7, 2024

Having a mind set for God's service.

THE MEASURE OF FAITH. Romans 12:1-5. ROMANS 12:1. “I beseech you therefore, brethren,” begins the application of Paul’s letter to the Romans. These words introduce the practical building blocks laid upon the theological foundation of the previous 11 chapters: hence the “therefore”. This is an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stay Faithful Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Jul 19, 2024

This is the first action after the filling of the Holy Spirit. The results seem to be profound and almost unbelievable, but not when God is involved.

“Stay Faithful” Acts 2:42-43 We finished last week the first known sermon after Jesus has ascended to sit on the right hand of the Father. This is also the first action after the filling of the Holy Spirit. The results seem to be profound and almost unbelievable, but not when God is involved. I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-43

Denomination: Baptist

Continual Faithfulness

Contributed by Tristan Jether Orpiada on Jul 24, 2024

Scripture speaks often of God’s faithfulness. Over and over, we learn that when God says He will do something, He does it (even when it seems impossible). When He says something will happen, it happens.

INTRODUCTION: Greetings in Jesus Christ name. First of all, I would like to greet you folks happy Church anniversary. Let the overflowing and abundant blessings of God be bestowed upon you and this church. I am speaking to you about your church anniversary theme FAITHFULNESS. It is a very wide ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:13

Denomination: Apostolic

Unshakable Faith Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Jul 24, 2024

There are going to be times in life when you are trusting God and things do not make sense in our mind, but still stands strong in our heart. There will be times when things seem to be going in the wrong direction-- but you know God is leading the way. What gives us an unshakable faith?

Have you ever heard the phrase, “And they lived happily ever after”? Probably most people think this phrase originated from Walt Disney but actually the while the phrase was used, often it was not actually put into song by Disney until its 10th anniversary of Disney in 2017. The phrase actually ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Baptist

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

Giving By Faith Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Mar 8, 2023

Our giving, when in the right attitude brings us closer to God. We worship when we give our gifts to God.

God desires us to give our best. This is called giving the first fruits. This means the first agricultural produce of a season, especially when given as an offering to God. It applies to more than agriculture but giving our first and best to God. The idea that God wants us to give Him our best ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16, Hebrews 11:4, Matthew 23:25, Luke 11:51, Jude 1:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Blind Faith

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Mar 20, 2023

A sermon for the 4th Sunday in Lent, Year A

March 19, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41 Blind Faith Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. A famous test was conducted in 1999 called The Invisible Gorilla. Perhaps you’ve seen the video. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14, John 9:1-41

Denomination: Lutheran

Fruitful Faith

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 14, 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

Fear To Faith

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Apr 17, 2023

doubting leads from fear to strengthening faith

John 20:19-31 Welcome to ‘Low Sunday,’ the first Sunday of the fifty days of Eastertide. After all the jubilation, misery, and rejoicing of last week, nothing can hold a candle to Holy Week. If you take a few seconds, you can figure out why it is called ‘Low Sunday.’ This Sunday is also called ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, Mark 3:18, Matthew 10:3, Luke 6:15

Denomination: Episcopal

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

There Is One Faith Series

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Apr 24, 2023

Ephesians 4:5 says that there is “One Faith”. But there seems to be more. If someone says, “Have faith.” We need to ask, “Have faith in what?” We operate on faith every day. Just not always in God.

Alba 4-23-2023 THERE IS ONE FAITH Ephesians 4:5 Some years ago in the cartoon “The Family Circus” two children had found their Easter baskets and are enjoying them. One asked, “Who colored all these eggs?” to which his sister replied, “The Easter bunny.” “Who gave us the jelly beans?” “The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:5, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith That Marvels

Contributed by Terry Hovey on Apr 15, 2024

This Centurion in our story today is a model for us of Christian service. He is a man with authority over 100 soldiers, but he became a servant to his own servant when he called upon Jesus to heal him.

Faith That Marvels Luk 7:1-10 Read: Luke 7:1-10 Practically all Bibles today are divided up by chapter and verse, but many are also by divided by chapter or sectional topics. For example, Matthew chapter 5 might have a heading at the beginning of the chapter that says “Sermon on the Mount” to let ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Methodist