Sermons on Defend The Faith:

Grasshopper Faith

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 23, 2001

Will we live by faith or by calculation? Joshua and Caleb demonstrate faith that focuses on what God can and promises to do.

"Grasshopper Faith?" Numbers 13,14 Names are really interesting. Parents often spend countless hours deciding what to name their children. We know names are important. In some countries and cultures, names carry significant meanings intended to shape the character of the child. In some ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith In Trouble

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

Believer’s can make several declarations of faith concerning God when they are in trouble.

Faith on the Offense Believer’s can make several declarations of faith concerning God when in trouble. (Unbelievers can’t) 1 - The Lord is My Shield. (v. 3 a) [Excuse me while I get excited!!!!] 1. Enemies on every side – but, God encircles me!!! (“behind, before and on” Ps. 139:5) Ps. 23:5 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Touch Of Faith

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 27, 2002

Imagine her great faith! By the way, Faith does not always face the facts; but I find that it never gives up. Anybody else would have let the circumstances stop them but not this lady.

A TOUCH OF FAITH TEXT: Matthew 9:20-21 “And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment: [21] For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.” Here is the secret hope for health by a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Orange Of Faithfulness Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Mar 30, 2002

The word for "faithfulness" is the same word translated "faith." It is our faith in the faithfulness of God that enables us to be faithful to Him and to one another.

THE ORANGE OF FAITHFULNESS Are you getting tired of fruit? I hope not, because our "fruit salad" is only 2/3 finished. We’ve considered the INNER FRUIT: Love, Joy and Peace. We’ve studied the OUTWARD FRUIT: Patience, Kindness and Goodness. But we have yet to dissect the ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23, Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

But A Touch Of Faith

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Apr 5, 2002

Imagine her great faith! By the way, Faith does not always face the facts; but I find that it never gives up. Anybody else would have let the circumstances stop them but not this lady.

A TOUCH OF FAITH TEXT: Matthew 9:20-21 “And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment: [21] For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.” Here is the secret hope for health by a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

An Impromptu Faith

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2000

Paul was flexible in his ministry. So we too must learn to flex.

An Impromptu Walk of Faith OR Paul, the Apostle of Rubber (Acts 16:1ff) Intro 1. Nowadays, whenever I do pre-marital counseling for a couple planning to marry, I administer a personality inventory test called, "Prepare." 2. Part of this test deals with the "family of origin," and looks at how ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Test Of Faith

Contributed by James Jackson, Ii on Dec 13, 2000

God has to test our faith in order to know where we stand with Him.

Printed Text Genesis 22:1-14 Introduction A. Comparing Price Tags A well-to-do merchant stood on the dock watching as final preparations were made for a ship to sail. As he stood there, he was joined by a stranger whose clothing revealed his poverty. Finally the stranger spoke up. “You seem ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Faithfulness Of God

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000

God is always faithful to us.

THE FAITHFULNESS OF GOD II Tim. 2:11-13 INTRO.- ILL.- An elderly man was crying uncontrollably as he sat on a park bench one day. A sympathetic lady just happened to walk by and stopped to talk to him. “What’s the matter?” asked the woman. “Don’t you have any money?” “Oh, no. It’s not that. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dynamic Faith Series

Contributed by David Salyer on Dec 21, 2000

What type of faith that God wants us to display

Dynamic Faith Matt. 8:5-10 Intro- What I believe that Jesus was trying to say to the Roman centurion, is you have dynamic faith. You have a faith that is captiviating, usable, powerful. The centurion had a faith that was remarkable in that those around could see it and know it. People I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith And Doubt

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 22, 2000

A believer’s life is a mixture of faith and doubt

HEB.11:1;6 "FAITH AND DOUBT" * Many Bible stories have mixtures of faith and doubt. * This is true of the simple account given in Matt.8:23-27. * Jesus entered into a ship and His disciples followed Him. * There came a great storm upon the sea. * The boat was covered with the waves, but Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Foundation Of Faith

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 2, 2001

Faith is not a product of this world but of God alone

The Foundation of Faith Hebrews 11:1 September 17, 2000 Morning Worship Introduction Where there is no faith in the future there is no power in the present I. Hudson Taylor and his trip to China A. A dangerous situation 1. The captain comes to Taylor’s room 2. The captain reports that they have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Church Of God

The Power Of Faith Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001

When our faith is properly anchored in Christ it makes a noticable difference in our lives, qualifies us to be God’s ministers, and brings us God’s salvation.

Americans have a love/hate relationship with faith. One the one hand people in our culture admire people who have a strong faith. Success literature tells us, "If you believe it, you can achieve it." The Robin Williams movie "Jacob the Liar" captures our culture’s fascination with faith. In the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Journey Of Faith

Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 15, 2001

Paul’s conversion experience is an example of how God can reach anyone and use them for His glory.

A Journey of Faith Acts 9: 10-30 INTRODUCTION Paul had encountered Jesus on the Damascus Road. He was left blind from it. He was the archenemy of Christians. Now he needed a friend. God was at work in his life. I. PAUL WAS BEFRIENDED (Acts 9:10-22) A. God asked Annanias to go to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-30

Denomination: Baptist

Marvelous Faith

Contributed by Mark Haines on Jan 26, 2001

A Pastoral Care message based on the text’s narrative challenging God’s people in my care to put their faith in Jesus into practice.

Topic: Faith Theme: Practical Faith Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness challenging God’s people in my care to put their faith in Jesus into practice. Response: Individuals will indicate their desire to grow in the practice of their faith by requesting a “NEXT STEPS” handout. Pattern: A ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

This Great Faith!

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Feb 3, 2001

A scriptural view of THE FAITH.

This Faith Issue among religous denominations should be, and can be ,verified and justified by God’s Holy Word. Saving Faith is what ALL men need today. Serving Faith is Christ living through Us. Scriptural Faith is the Topic We want to look at. After all, when you stand before the Lord, and one ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6, Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist