Sermons on Essentials Of The Faith:

The Fast Tracks Of Faith - Worship

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Dec 10, 2003

This is the first message in a six week series on basic elements of living within the will of God. The series includes messages on worship, Bible Study, prayer, stewardship, evangelism, and doing the will of God. The series was based on a drag racing th

The Fast Tracks of Faith February 23, 2003 Sunday AM The Heart of Worship Verse: Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one gets the prize? Run in such a way as to get the prize. Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:2, 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Have A Fair And Balanced Faith Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Dec 15, 2003

John the Baptist teaches us to prepare for Christ’s coming by making changes in our lives, but changes based on the unchangeable Word of our consistent God.

Advent 3 Luke 3:7-18 When I am home, chances are the television is going to be tuned to one particular station. Unless Ali is in the mood to watch the Disney Channel, I will have another station on in the background in the morning as I am preparing to go over to the church, or it will be on during ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Living By Faith In Hard Times

Contributed by Marvin Walker on Jan 2, 2004

Leaning how to develop a strong faith during hard times.

I can’t understand why some things happen as they do. It seems that people with the finances to hire the most famous attorneys are much more likely to go free than those who must be represented by assigned public defenders. I become cynical about justice because neither guilt nor innocence seems to ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The "If" Of Fire Proof Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 12, 2006

A sermon on the three Hebrew children of Daniel; their faith, their courage, and their victory.

The “If” of Fireproof Faith. Dan. 3:16-18 Intro.: Tell story: The test 1-12 1. The statue: 1-7 2. The refusal to worship 3. The accusation: 8-12 The confrontation: 13-23 1. The King’s ultimatum: 13-15 2. The statement of faith: 17 3. The total commitment: 18 4. The price of commitment: 19-23 The ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is The Color Of Your Faith

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Sep 15, 2006

The purpose of trials for the believer is said to involve the perfecting to our faith

What Is The Color Of Your Faith?-By Reverend A. L. Torrence 1 Peter 1:6-7 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith–of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6

Denomination: Lutheran

Sharpening The Focus Of Your Faith Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 27, 2006

In today’s sermon we discover two life-changing responses to adversity.

Scripture This is the fifth message in my series titled, “Making Sense of Today’s News.” Let us read Habakkuk 3:1-15: 1 A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet. On shigionoth. 2 Lord, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, O Lord. Renew them in our day, in our time make them known; ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lessons In Faith From An Idiot

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

FCF: God is big enough to accomplish whatever he wants with whomever he wants.

Lessons in Faith from an Idiot Text: Judges 11 (The Story of Japheth) FCF: God is big enough to accomplish whatever he wants. Note: Invocation = Ecclesiastes 3 Outline If God wants to do something, I. He’ll use whomever he wants II. He’ll use them however he wants III. He’ll use them ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Pt 5 - Biblical Faith Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Nov 28, 2005

Part 5 of our Faith sries discusses Biblical faith.

FAITH PART 5 – Biblical Faith First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields – 11-27-2005 www.tawasbaptist.org WELCOME • Visitors (Visitor Cards & Prayer Request Cards in pews) • The Teen Youth will be having a special offering at the end of the service today to help raise ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:6-13

Denomination: Bible Church

Part 6 Growing Faith Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Dec 1, 2005

Part 6 - Growing Faith, we will examine how we can grow our faith.

FAITH PART 6 – Growing Faith First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan Rev. Bruce A. Shields – 11-27-2005 www.tawasbaptist.org WELCOME • Visitors (Visitor Cards & Prayer Request Cards in pews) • The Teen Youth will be having a special offering at the end of the service today to help raise ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:6-10

Denomination: Bible Church

Are We Faithful Or Just Successful

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 4, 2005

God doesn’t call us to be successful - but faithful! Leave success to God.

Now that Thanksgiving is over with, I’ve turned my attention – as many of you have probably done – toward Advent and Christmas. There is the decorating of the tree, the planning of parties and gatherings, and the writing of Christmas cards. Some of the people I send Christmas cards to are folks ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:3-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The First Person To Die In The Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Dec 5, 2006

With His Advent, Christ the Lord changed everything. Have we forgotten?

LUKE 2:25 32 THE FIRST PERSON TO DIE IN THE FAITH “There was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Baptist

Three Pictures Of Faithful Service

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006

1. As Paul sought to encourage Timothy in his work as an evangelist... a. He made allusions to three secular occupations: soldier, athlete, farmer - 2 Tim 2:3-7 b. Here we find "Three Pictures Of Faithful Service" 2. The lessons to be gl

Three Pictures Of Faithful Service 2 Timothy 2:3-7 INTRODUCTION 1. As Paul sought to encourage Timothy in his work as an evangelist... a. He made allusions to three secular occupations: soldier, athlete, farmer - 2 Tim 2:3-7 b. Here we find "Three Pictures Of Faithful Service" 2. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Top Three Tests Of Faith

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 12, 2006

In Genesis, chapter 22, and in Hebrews 11:17, we find the top three tests of faith in the life of Abraham. Satan tempts to bring out the bad, but God tests to bring out the good. Although I would rather be exempt from tests, a faith that cannot be tested

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. The Top Three Tests of Faith By James O. Davis Introduction In Genesis, chapter 22, and in Hebrews 11:17, we find the top three tests of faith in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living Faithful, In An Unfaithful World

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2006

Being faithful to Christ even in the midst of death.

LIVING FAITHFUL IN AN UNFAITHFUL WORLD REV. 2:8-11 I. INTRODUCTION IT APPEARS THAT WE ARE LIVING IN AN AGE WHERE WICKEDNESS REIGNS, RIGHTEOUSNESS HAS RESIGNED, MORALS HAVE MOVED, AND SIN IS SITTING ON THE THRONE. YES MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS, IT SEEMS AS IF SOCIETY IS HEADED FOR A COLLISION ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

How Biblical Is Your Faith

Contributed by William Noel on Dec 31, 2006

How To Know If What You Believe Is Truly Biblical

Intro. · The problem with some people’s faith is ….where and with whom, they have placed it! o Ill.: Titanic § April 11, 1912 @ 1:30 pm: 2,227 passengers and crew members left the ports of Southampton England on the maiden voyage of the ‘Unsinkable Ship’ § Only 705 people survived. Two-thirds of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Baptist