Sermons on Daring Faith:

Faithfulness - Fruit Of The Spirit

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 4, 2001

As we are filled with His Spirit, others will find in us a reliability, a trustworthiness, a staying power, a faithfulness that the world doesn’t understand.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. In his letter to the Galatians, chapter 5, vs. 22, the Apostle Paul writes, "The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness & self-control." And this morning ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming A Lack Of Faith

Contributed by Anthony Bradseth on Jan 5, 2001

Jepthath’s lack of faith in God was not an answer to his problem.

Title: Overcoming a Lack of Faith Text: Judges 11:34-40 CIT: Jepthath’s lack of faith in God was not an answer to his problem. Thesis: Our Faith in God will give the answer to our problems. Major Objective: Consecrational Specific Objective: That they will trust God with their ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Hero Of Faith: Abel Series

Contributed by Don Haselhuhn on Mar 20, 2001

Second in a series of sermons based on Hebrews 11. Abel’s sacrifce is lauded not because of its content as much as the faith it took to give it to God.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. The text for tonight’s proclamation is taken from the Epistle, Hebrews 11:4; By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as a righteous man, when God spoke well of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4, Genesis 4:2-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Do Nothing Faith Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

What kind of faith do you have?

Do Nothing Faith James 2:14-26 I. Complete faith A. Intellectual faith 1. an intelligent knowing 2. admits that God is real 3. not an overall commitment/relationship 4. even the demons believe B. Works/Deeds 1. By themselves do not make for faith 2. When driven by faith, are ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Examples Of Living Faith

Contributed by Tony Miano on Apr 21, 2001

We are going to see living faith in the lives of two people who couldn’t be more different than they were. The contrast between these two personalities would be complete if it had not been for one characteristic that would forever link them.

Examples of Living Faith James 2:21-26 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church April 22, 2001 Introduction: During the two weeks prior to Easter, we considered what James had to say about faith and good works—how the two are related and how the two are different. We saw how ...read more

Scripture: James 2:21-26

Denomination: *other

From Doubt To Faith

Contributed by Bob Hager on Apr 26, 2001

Highlights the difference between a healthy skepticism and cynicism

If I were to mention the names of certain Biblical characters to you and asked you to write down the first word that comes into your mind, it is doubtful that many of you would come up with similar words. If I were to mention the name of Judas many of you would write down the word betray or ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Real Faith? Series

Contributed by Tim George on Apr 29, 2001

What is the difference in a stillborn faith and saving faith?

“What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

Evidence Of Faith: Tithing

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. What shall I preach? I have felt for some time that we need again to consider the matter of tithing. And yet, as I was doing some reading and meditating, this week, I also felt led to spend a few Sundays with you talking about faith and how we are able to determine if our ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 14:22-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Test Of Abiding In Faith

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE TEST OF ABIDING IS FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST AND LOVE FOR THE BRETHREN BY THE INDWELLING HOLY SPIRIT (3:23 - 5:12) A.

THE TEST OF ABIDING IS FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST AND LOVE FOR THE BRETHREN BY THE INDWELLING HOLY SPIRIT (3:23 - 5:12) A. Theme of Section III (3:23-24) 1. The Relationship Between the Test of Sonship and the Test of Abiding 2. Explanation of the Concept of Abiding -- cf. John 15 3. Faith in Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:23-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith Without Works

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. Today we come to what some consider the heart of the book of James. It is also one of the most passages in the Bible. It is one that can easily be misunderstood. It is one that challenges us again with the question as to whether or not we are really saved. 2. And so ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living A Life Of Faith

Contributed by V Sedaca on Oct 18, 2000

"We live by faith, not by sight.

"We live by faith, not by sight." 2 Corinthians 5:7 Introduction 1. Sometimes we are under the impression that faith is a state or an element of our religious life that in hard to define or to have a concrete idea about it. Nevertheless the Bible command us to live by faith. 2. The apostle Paul ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Faith And Church In Praxis

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Our study this morning moves into the third and final major section of this wonderful epistle. 2. We have been studying Romans for twenty weeks now. If you remember, Paul began his letter to the Christians there with a blistering indictment of mankind before the face of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

From Frustration To Faith Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Habakkuk was perplexed why god seemed inactive when both church and state of Israel was corrupt but was assured that God was working his purposes out.

Do you sometimes get frustrated? If so, you’re not alone. The prophet Habakkuk did! The golden days for Israel when King David and King Solomon ruled a united and prosperous nation were long gone. The nation had split in two and was held in scorn by its powerful neighbours. But what was ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Exercise Your Faith

Contributed by Robbey Smith on Oct 18, 2000

Let me ask you a question.

Let me ask you a question. If I were to walk in the room with all these patients and pray for healing will all be healed? People and some preachers will tell you that if you don't get what you pray for it's because you didn't have enough faith.  God gives everyman a measure of faith But how you use ...read more

Types Of Counterfeit Faith

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Types of Counterfeit Faith

Types of Counterfeit Faith (Rom. 3:27-31) Illustration:Faith does not operate in the realm of the possible. There is no glory for God in that which is humanly possible. Faith begins where man’s power ends. George Muller. Faith is to believe what we do not see, and the reward of faith is to see ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:27-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational