Sermons on Defending Faith:

Partners In The Faith Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 7, 2016

Paul was confident in the Lord and committed to the church. We need to share his confidence in the Lord and a genuine commitment and devotion to the church.

Partners in the Faith Philippians 1: 3-8 It is impossible to read the letter to the Philippians and miss Paul’s great love for the church. In fact, as you read his many epistles, the love he had for the church is confirmed again and again. It does appear he had a special bond with those at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Faith?

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Sep 15, 2016

what is faith

What is faith, is it believing God for money, is it believing God for a miracle, or is faith believing God to give you a certain type of ministry. From Galatians, l's look at three major thing's faith is. What is faith, (first,second,third) fath is: 1. Staying Christ-Centered. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faithfulness And Betrayal Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 17, 2016

We run from the commitment that God's steadfast love and overwhelming grace invite us to make.

INTRODUCTION The are two pictures of God that we receive in the first two chapters of Genesis. Chapter one paints a portrait of a transcendent creator God who can create with a word. A very different picture of God is seen in chapter two. In that chapter God is a master craftsman who lovingly ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Call To Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 25, 2016

Knowing the end of his life is near, Jesus needs to remake His disciples’ understanding of what their responsibilities are as they await His return. And so Jesus tells them a story that had a familiar ring: The Good Samaritan

The Call to Faithfulness Luke 19:11-27 In Luke 19, it is late winter and Jesus is on His way to Jerusalem for His last Passover and the last week of His earthly life. He has just arrived in Jericho, the lowest city on the face of the earth which is 1000 feet below sea level. That makes Jericho ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Methodist

Abraham's Faith

Contributed by Gregory Kirk on Sep 26, 2016

Abraham accounted righteous for his faith

Romans 4:1-25 Abraham was accounted righteous by his faith—not good works. Our righteousness is as filthy rags—Isa. 64:6. We are righteous only through the new birth—John 3:1-8; II Cor. 5:17. To be right with God, we must be right with our fellowman. Note Abraham's ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of Faith

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 7, 2016

A sermon that looks at the true nature of faith from the disciples panic during the storm and Jesus calming of the winds and waves. This is what faith looks like in real life.

The Nature of Faith Luke 8:22-25 I’d like to start our time together this morning with the following proposition. Many believers find themselves spiritually depressed because they haven’t understood the nature of faith. This doesn’t mean they’re not Christian. All who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Foursquare

Heritage Of Faith

Contributed by Thomas Bell on Oct 12, 2016

celebrating 50 year members honored for their heritage of faith

ECC 2 Tim 3:14- 4: 5 Heritage Sunday Oct 16 2016 Heritage of Faith A simple definition of heritage is the traditions, achievements, beliefs, etc., that are part of the history of a group or nation. On this heritage Sunday here at ECC we will be honoring those folks who have been members of this ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Action

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Oct 14, 2016

Faith without deeds is dead and useless. Faith with deeds points to God the Father in heaven!

FAITH AND ACTION James 2:14-19 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Source: The general idea of this sermon came from "God has and App for That" by Coach Dale Brown. Excellent book! Day in and day out the world accuses us Christians as being hypocrites. We say we love ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-19

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 16, 2016

Interactive games and technology are drawing people into and alternative reality, one that cannot be trusted. They're putting blind faith into these distractions instead of finding reasons to put faith in God.

Called to Faithfulness Hebrews 11:1-6 NKJV Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Results Of Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 9, 2012

What is true faith and what are the results?

We continue our study of the Gospel of Luke. Please open your Bibles to Luke Chapter 8. Luke 8 starts with “After this”. What happened before Chapter 8; chapter 7 of course! We studied the different stories there in Luke 7; but there is really one main theme in that Chapter before we move on to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Question Of Faith.

Contributed by Eugene Morell on Jan 15, 2012

This whole chapter makes us look at our faith as to whether our action based on our faith is enough evidence to convict us that we are a Christian.

A QUESTION OF FAITH? JOSHUA 2:1-7. Faith is a common denominator that everyone has. There is Natural & Spiritual faith. Spiritual faith comes from the Living God. Ephesians 2:8. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourself, it is the gift of God. Our spiritual faith ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live By Faith

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 15, 2012

The Bible, however, teaches that faith is the key to everything for the Christian. By faith we come to Christ. By faith we live our Christian lives successfully. Without faith it is impossible to please God. In other words, faith is central for Christian

Romans 1:17 January 15, 2012 For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: ''The righteous will live by faith." (Romans 1:17 NIV) It never ceases to amaze me just how gullible people are. Listen to some of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Decisive Faith

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 7, 2012

What is it that ensures faith, that takes a person from knowledge to a substantial faith, that mustard seed that allows God to work through them?

Does anybody know who this man is? If you do keep it to yourself! Well some of you probably have supported this man’s descendants and shareholders a good part of your lives, you might even take pride in driving a car that he gave his name to or have had one at some stage. Your average petrol ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16, Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Step Of Faith Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 12, 2012

Stepping out in Faith can be pretty scary. There is so much apparent uncertainty, and often a lack of ability to see where our foot will land. Peter took some amazing steps of faith that led him to be able to walk on water! What are the things we can l

Steps along Life’s Journey A Step of Faith – Sermon 2 Matthew 14:22-33 Taking a Step of Faith requires Courage (14:27) Desire (14:28) Obedience (14:29) Obedience to Jesus’ Commands appears Risky Dependence on our own wisdom actually is Risky Succeeding in a Step of Faith requires Perseverance ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Faithfulness Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 15, 2012

God is faithful in His character, in His Word and to His people. God shows His faithfulness in many practical ways in our lives. He will come through for you always. We want to change to be like Him. We are to be faithful, as He is faithful.

God does not change, not even for a moment. He can be trusted completely because He is faithful. • In the midst of all these news about infidelity, adultery and scandals, God is reminding us today that He is faithful, and we are called to be faithful. • God is constant and ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible