Sermons on Courage Of Faith:

Why Fishermen?

Contributed by Barry M. Adkins on Sep 4, 2011

How we may learn from the qualities and characteristics of the fisherman.

Why Fishermen? – Matt. 4:18—22 It is kind of dramatic that Jesus called four hardworking commercial fishermen to be His first disciples. Reading John 21:1-3 we find that seven of the twelve disciples may have been fishermen. “Afterward Jesus appeared again to his disciples, by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: Brethren

Leadership Lessons From Stephen

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 5, 2013

Acts 6-7 tell us about Stephen's short ministry and message. God demonstrates lessons in leadership that are still applicable today.

What does history teach us about leadership? What does biblical history teach us about leadership for God’s people? First, Leadership is essential for God’s people. Second, Leadership requires giftedness and God’s wisdom. Third, Leadership is often resisted even by God’s ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Scary Movie: Fear Of Shame #1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 25, 2019

I will not allow my fears to stand in the way of what God has called me to do.

What is the one or two things you would do right now to serve the Lord if money, family, talent, friends or time weren’t an issue? We all have a really scary movie playing in the theater of our minds. An unredeemed imagination which unmonitored will take us into all kinds of darkness and despair. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Prayer Of The Righteous!

Contributed by Tony Fox on Mar 31, 2016

This is the prayer of David after he was overwhelmed by the Philistines at Gath.

The Prayer of the Righteous! (Psalm 56) This psalm was written by David when the Philistines overwhelmed him in Gath. Verses 1-7 indicate that David was overwhelmed! His enemies were many. They oppressed him every day to the point that he felt like they would swallow him up! (Sound familiar?) He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Borrowed Hope

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 20, 2016

What can we do when Hope has run out, when we can’t hold out any longer? - do what Paul did he “Borrowed Hope from God”.

INTRO: 1. Never know what part of you God really has until you come to the end of yourself. a. Until you come to the end of your strength, faith, courage, endurance, hope. b. Until all your resources are gone. c. Such times test the quality of our relationship with God. 2. Here in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:9-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Conduct Yourselves Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Jun 5, 2023

Paul turns his attention to the Philippians and commands them to conduct their behavior in line with their beliefs

Technicolor Joy: A Study in Philippians Philippians 1:27-30 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 6-04-2023 Alexander the Great Alexander the Great was one of the greatest military generals who ever lived. One night when he couldn’t sleep, he got up and wandered around the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Overturning Status Quo

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 11, 2023

We might think Jesus is the "go along to get along" Savior, but He is not. He challenges us to overturn the sins of our lives and nation.

1. Praying Away the Grasshoppers John Maxwell, Partners in Prayer In the summer of 1876, grasshoppers nearly destroyed the crops in Minnesota. So in the spring of 1877, farmers were worried that the dreadful plague would again visit them and destroy the rich wheat crop, ruining thousands of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

O Come, And Be Faithful - Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 3, 2005

Inside Paul’s heart we find faithfulness: To the FAMILY, in our FINANCES, to the FELLOWSHIP, and to the FAITH. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

O Come, and be Faithful Acts 20:18-38 [opening PowerPoint clip from Old Faithful] The Apostle Paul took 3 missionary journeys. In chapter 20 he’s about to begin the last lap…his 3rd trip. And in these verses he’s about to head out for Jerusalem, and he has to say goodbye to these saints at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:18-38

Denomination: Baptist

Casual Faith Or Committed Faith?

Contributed by Travis Johnson on Mar 18, 2006

What is the secret to real Christian living? Not how much you know; great leadership ability; personal charisma; or even a winning, positive attitude. The real key to Christian living is summed up in 2 words: FOLLOW ME.

CASUAL FAITH OR COMMITTED FAITH? Mark 8:34, If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself & take up his cross & follow me. Intro: I saw a cartoon that showed a church building with a billboard in front that said: "The LITE CHURCH: 24% fewer commitments, home of the 71/2% tithe, 15 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34

Denomination: Holiness

Faith Promise: Promised By Faith

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 31, 2005

Annual Faith Promise commitment message

Philippians 4:19 Faith Promise: Promised by Faith Woodlawn Baptist Church January 31, 2005 Introduction I want to welcome each of you to our services today. To our guests, I want to say that it is good to have you in our presence. Today is a special day of the year for Woodlawn members, because ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

Fabulous Faith Or False Faith.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Feb 14, 2005

We are told in Hebrews 11: 6, “without faith it is impossible to please God.” It is not according to your fortune, your fame, and friends, but according to your faith in pleasing God. Jesus put a premium on faith.

Fabulous faith or false faith. James 2: 14 -- 26. 02/13/05 We have been talking about facing life with faith now for several Sundays. Faith is the key to pleasing God. We are told in Hebrews 11: 6, “without faith it is impossible to please God.” It is not according to your fortune, your ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Blind Faith - Seeing Faith Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jul 16, 2004

Faith that is passionate may still be blind and arrogant. Paul discovered this on the Road to Damascus and learned how to have a true and mature faith

INTRODUCTION A Jewish father was concerned about his son who was about a year away from his Bar Mitzvah, but was sorely lacking in his knowledge of the Jewish faith. To remedy this, he sent his son to Israel to experience his heritage. A year later the young man returned home. "Father, thank you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faithful Fruit Or Fruitless Faith

Contributed by John Price on Aug 14, 2004

A study of forgiveness and the fig tree.

This morning I want us to explore the incident of the fig tree and how it relates to Jesus teaching on forgiveness. Mk 11:12-14, 20-24 1) Mark 11:12-14 12 Now the next day, when they had come out from Bethany, He was hungry. 13 And seeing from afar a fig tree having leaves, He went to see if ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:11-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

False Faith Or Fantastic Faith

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003

God knows whether or not I am saved based on my faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

FALSE FAITH OR FANTASTIC FAITH James 2:14-26 In this section of the book of James is where some people think James contradicts the teaching of Paul. Paul teaches that a person is saved by grace through faith plus nothing. Remember, Paul is dealing with the inward man. God knows whether or not I am ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Increase Our Faith(Fulness) Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Mar 31, 2004

Looks at 4 aspects of discipleship. Focuses on how we must not wait to "feel faith" to use it.

Luke 17:1-10 Increase our Faith(fulness) Intro: In the last two chapters of Luke, we have been seeing events surrounding a conflict between Jesus and the Pharisees over how to deal with lost people. Jesus taught them some important lessons about how God deals with lost people and how we should ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ