Sermons on Dead Faith:

Faithfulness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 25, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of faithfulness, its importance in Christian life, and how to cultivate it as a reflection of God's steadfastness.

Good morning, beloved! It's a joy to be here with you today, to share in the fellowship of Christ, to be strengthened by His Word, and to be encouraged by the unity of our faith. We are gathered here today to learn, to grow, to be edified, and to be challenged. We are here to be reminded of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Proverbs 28:20, Psalm 119:11, Galatians 5:22

Topics: Faithfulness, Walking

Faith Is PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023

This sermon explores the profound gift of faith, emphasizing its role as the foundation of hope, the evidence of unseen realities, and its significance in pleasing God.

Beloved brothers and sisters, as we gather together today, let us turn our hearts and minds to the profound and mysterious gift that has been bestowed upon us - the gift of faith. It is a gift that is as essential to our spiritual life as the air we breathe is to our physical life. It is the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Topics: Faith, Pleasing God

Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 3, 2024

This sermon encourages believers to navigate life's trials with faith, understand their divine purpose, and grow spiritually through reliance on God's love and wisdom.

Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and souls, united under the banner of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We gather not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand tapestry of God's divine plan. We gather not as individuals lost in the wilderness, but as a beloved ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20, Proverbs 16:3, Romans 8:28

Topics: Faith, Growth

Continuing In Faith Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017

Message explores the importance of continuing in the faith. "The just shall live by faith" is stated four times in Scripture. What is its meaning, and what are the implications for us?

Heb. 10:38 5-7-16 #5 in Series: Grace Works! Intro “The just shall live by faith.” That statement is found four times in Scripture. It is the revelation that fueled the Protestant Reformation. It is the basis of Martin Luther’s understanding of justification by faith. The impact of that verse on ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-38, Hebrews 12:1-2, 1 Timothy 4:13-16, Luke 22:31-32, Genesis 3:1-6, Habakkuk 2:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Article 16: Faith Alone Justifies, But Not The Faith That Stands Alone. Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 3, 2009

This sermon unpacks good works in the Christian life.

ARTICLE 16. GOOD WORKS • THE BAPTIST CONFESSION OF FAITH 1689. ARTICLE 16. Good Works Good works are only those works which God has commanded in His Holy Word. Works which do not have the warrant of Scripture, and are devised by men out of blind zeal, or upon any pretence of good intentions are ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Lazarus Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Aug 23, 2004

Why do Christians still wear ’grave clothes’ when they ahve been raised from the dead?

LAZARUS – JOHN 11 Even the most biblically illiterate person has heard the story of the raising of Lazarus. It is a very familiar story to many of us. Yet the truth is it is a story that we rarely read, fail to understand and more importantly I believe wonder how it actually applies to our daily ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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

The Truth About Easter

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Apr 7, 2021

The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is the foundation of our faith.

The Truth about Easter April 4, 2020 Easter Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: The resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is the foundation of our faith. Focus Passage: Matthew 28:1-10 Supplemental Passage: But tell me this—since we preach that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10, 1 Corinthians 15:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

If There Is No Resurrection

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 22, 2008

If there is no resurrection from the dead then what? 1- Then preaching is useless 2- Then faith is futile 3- Then sin controls 4- Then Christ is dead

INTRO.- No gas means no driving or less driving. "The average national price of a gallon of gas hit an all-time record high of $3.28 this week. Meaning that wherever you’re going this summer, it might be cheaper to mail your car." Letterman said, "Gas prices, aren’t they crazy? It’s so ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Extreme Makeover: Dirty Hands Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Apr 1, 2004

This is the second sermon in the series Extreme Makeover. A faith that doesn’t get it’s hands dirty is dead.

EXTREME MAKEOVER: DIRTY HANDS James 2:14-26 April 4, 2004 Introduction: Today we will be continuing our series titled “Extreme Makeover” in which we are looking at the book of James to see what kind of makeover Jesus would give us. Last week we saw that Jesus wants us to have big ears so that ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Faith’s Essential Content Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jun 3, 2024

Romans 4:23-25 provides a concise statement of the Christian faith: Lordship of Christ, his sacrificial death on the cross, and his resurrection. Salvation depends on believing these essentials. Religions that proclaim Jesus as a good teacher or prophet but deny these tenets are false religions.

Intro We have been examining Abrham’s faith as a model for the kind of faith God is looking for in you and me. Abraham’s faith was a saving faith. After describing his faith, Paul says in Romans 4:22: “And therefore ‘it was accounted to him for righteousness.’” Paul has grounded his teaching on the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25, Hebrews 11:1-15, James 2:18, Matthew 7:1-23, 1 Corinthians 4:7, Ephesians 2:1-10, Acts 2:23, John 16:8-11, 1 Corinthians 6:1-20, Matthew 28:19-20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Faith That Really Works

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Jun 3, 2007

Our behavior shows what we really believe.

“Faith that really works” “Our behavior shows what we really believe.” James 2:14-26 Sunday Morning Sermon June 3, 2007 Intro: Good morning. If our behavior shows what we really believe – what do you really believe? If you dismiss yourself from church every Sunday – but on a Friday or Saturday ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abraham's Faith: A Sacrificial Faith Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 5, 2008

Study through the eleventh chapter of Hebrews; As we study this passage of scripture in Hebrews we will see this act of Abraham is the supreme act of faith, and believing God to keep His word.

Letting your Faith do the Walking Part VI Abraham’s Faith: A Sacrificial Faith Pm service July 13th 2008 Hebrews 11:17-19 Introduction Tonight as we come to part six in our series “Letting your faith do the walking”, we come again to Abraham. The first time we saw Abraham it was an obedient and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Two Sides Of Faith

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 26, 2017

“Two Sides of Faith.” One side of faith looks very inactive on the surface. It is David waiting for the signal from God. The other side is obviously active. As soon as the light turns green, it moves and it moves boldly. Sermon explores these two aspects

2 Sam. 5:22-25 5.17.15 In our text this morning, David has become king over all twelve tribes of Israel. He has conquered Jerusalem and made it his new capital, and He had dealt a defeat to the Philistines at Rephaim. But now they have rallied their troops and come against him again. Follow with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 5:22-25, 1 Samuel 30:8, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Luke 24:49, 2 Peter 3:9, Exodus 33:15-16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic