Sermons on defend the faith:

Essentials Of Faith Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 31, 2008

Faith is daring the soul to go beyond what the eyes can see. We should not put our trust in any other person or thing but in Christ [God] alone. They are all mortal but God alone is immortal. Our faith grows and is build through prayer, fasting and hear

Opening illustration: During the 2nd week of our being at Valley we encountered a situation where we had to exercise our faith to the extreme. [Dealing with an incident of a person who was possessed.] Let us look into a passage where we see the disciples lack of faith and being exhorted by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith In Action Series

Contributed by Jeremias Fababier on Sep 1, 2008

7th part on the book of James - we should not only know what t believe but how to behave

TOPIC: FAITH IN ACTION Text: James 2:14-26 Introduction: (ILL. Trust Him Fully - An old Methodist preacher once offered this prayer in a meeting: "Lord, help us to trust Thee with our souls." Many voices responded with a hearty, old-fashioned "Amen!" "Lord, help us to trust Thee with our ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The School Of Faith Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Sep 13, 2008

God wants to reveal Himself to you so that He can reveal Himself through you.

[Use children’s sermon as introduction for this sermon.] I have a reward for one of you this morning, but you’re going to have to trust me to get it. Here’s the challenge: Somewhere in this room I have hidden a candy bar and you have to find it while blindfolded. I will tell you that it is in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Faithfulness Of God

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 25, 2008

From this teaching we will discover how God’s love goes farther than our sins.

The Faithfulness of God Romans 3: 1-18 1 What advantage then has the Jew, or what is the profit of circumcision? 2 Much in every way! Chiefly because to them were committed the oracles of God. 3 For what if some did not believe? Will their unbelief make the faithfulness of God without ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Take On Faith Series

Contributed by Michael West on Sep 29, 2008

In spite of worldwide conflicts, the Holy Spirit is at work and is continuing to guide the true Church into her greatest season of transformation. This means that we, as a part of that true Church, must not look at the pressures of the times as some sort

Sunday January 20th, 2008 Series: the Fight part three Scripture: Mark 9:23 (AMP) Sermon: Take On faith Speaker: pastor Michael, River of Life In spite of worldwide conflicts, the Holy Spirit is at work and is continuing to guide the true Church into her greatest season of transformation. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith For Today Series

Contributed by Michael West on Oct 2, 2008

When you pray, do you pray in faith? Or are you talking to God, getting a bit of temporary relief? When you pray, you have to pray with confidence. No confidence, no faith...One of the great errors of the Church is to base faith and standards by yesterday

Sunday February 24th, 2008 Series: the Fight part eight Scripture: Romans 10:17 Sermon: Faith For Today Speaker: Pastor Michael West When you pray, do you pray in faith? Or are you talking to God, getting a bit of temporary relief? When you pray, you have to pray with confidence. No ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Footprints Of Faith Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Nov 29, 2006

Discover the impact Mary’s faith had on her and how it is a model for us in unexpected times.

“Footprints of Faith” Luke 1:26-38 [Come in from “Life of Mary” video clip] INTRO: When I think about Mary, one word blankets my mind: F-A-I-T-H! Every step of the way was a step of faith. Think about it – from… • The angel’s announcement • The public’s response • Joseph’s surprise • Joseph’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful God

Contributed by Joe Overholt on Dec 2, 2006

How to draw comfort from the faithfulness of our Great God during our fight of faith

Faithful God Foundational Text: Deuteronomy 7:9 Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations; I believe the Lord has stirred me up this morning, to stir you up this ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Faith Of Mary

Contributed by Tim Smith on Dec 6, 2006

This sermon looks at Mary and the faith she displayed and garners lessons about faith. It ends with a call to faith in action.

The Faith ?Of Mary Dr. Tim Smith? Luke 1:26-38 Video: Why Is It Me. Why is it me God has asked? It must have been a question with which Mary wrestled. Mary has captured the attention and affection of generations of believers, but more importantly, she caught the attention of God! For she was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Methodist

Faith's Reward

Contributed by Robert Cote on Dec 6, 2006

The blessings of salvation through living faith.

Faith’s Reward 1 Peter 1:9 The scripture reads, “Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.” The greatest blessing we receive is that which is upon us each and every day, our salvation. If I thought as so many professing Christians do today, that I could never be sure of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Now.....faith Series

Contributed by Miguel Monge Jr. on Dec 11, 2006

We all deal with the faith factor, but do we exersise it!! In this series we explore on taking risk and growing our faith thru challenges!!!

Now...... faith!!!!! Faith is the substance of the things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen!!! It is in a nutshell being sure of something even though you don’t see it! Now that’s faith! I am sure most people would think that you are crazy when you tell them that you were told by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walking In Faith

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Dec 14, 2006

As Christians, we walk by faith and not by sight. Our faith level is increased by the amount of time we spend in the Word of God. When we walk by faith, we are expressing to God that we have confidence in Him and His Word.

Introduction * As Christians, we walk by faith and not by sight. * Our faith level is increased by the amount of time we spend in the Word of God. * When we walk by faith, we are expressing to God that we have confidence in Him and His Word. * Our faith that is put into action brings the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Faith Of Mary

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 19, 2006

Mary teaches us to have faith in God’s promises/Word even if it seems impossible.

Who do teenagers look up to the most? Parents, you will be glad to hear that on the surveys I read on the internet this past week, you were on the top of the list. You are their biggest role model, although they probably wouldn’t say that to your face. Unfortunately, by the actions of many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Methodist

Saving Faith

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 19, 2006

Message about the evidence of saving faith.

Saving Faith James 2:14-26 Saving Faith Produces More Than Empty Words James 1:22 1 Corinthians 4:20 Romans 2:6 Saving Faith Produces More Than Acceptance Of Truth Mark 1:23-24 Revelation 2:2-5 Saving Faith Produces Evidence Obedience Genesis 15:5-6 Genesis 22:1-2 Genesis 2:9-14 Luke ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In The Manger

Contributed by Robert Mcmurdock on Dec 23, 2006

Showing us how faith operated in the lives of Mary and Joseph, and how essential it is for believers to have a similar faith in God

Faith in the Manger On this Christmas Eve Worship Service( of the year 2006), we are going to focus on the manner in which faith was demonstrated in the incarnation event of Jesus Christ. Let us first of all remember that no matter what we do for God, an attitude of faith is absolutely essential. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Holiness