Sermons on Essentials Of The Faith:

Fear Factor Versus Faith Factor

Contributed by Greg Carr on Jun 8, 2010

Fear in the United States is the biggest reason that one out of every four Americans are on some kind of tranquilizer because they want to deal with the symptoms of the fears instead of facing the things that are causing the fear.

PRAYER Father, open my eyes to see Your Word. Open my ears to hear. Open my mind to understand. And open my heart so I may receive Your Word today. AMEN I don’t think anyone would argue that there is a fear factor in the day and age we are live in. Let me explain that statement. All around ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Faith Can Do For You

Contributed by Pastor Gbenga Shadare on Jun 11, 2010

This sermon explores the way a believer can put his faith to work in real life situations. Faith is a force that can be activated and it can be put to use in any situation. Real, practical examples provided.

What FAITH Can Do For You by Pastor Gbenga Shadare I have always loved talking about faith. Faith is not just the substance of things hoped for or the evidence of things unseen or the means through which believers obtain good report. Indeed, faith is much more than that. Faith is the basis; ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

By Faith – Issac, Jacob & Joseph

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

By Faith – Issac, Jacob & Joseph (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Hebrews chapter 11 verses 20-22 Ill: • A preacher was addressing his congregation; • When he held up a large piece of paper. • He then took from his pocket a marker pen; • And made a black dot in the centre of it. • Then he held the paper up before the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-22

Denomination: Brethren

By Faith Moses Crossed The Red Sea

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

By Faith Moses crossed the Red Sea (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Readings: • Hebrews chapter 11 verse 29. • Exodus chapter 14. • Question: Have you ever found yourself in a predicament? • Answer: I think for everyone in this room the answer is yes! Who hasn’t! Ill: We have a lot of word pictures in the English language to describe being in a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:29

Denomination: Brethren

True Faith Manifested Through Job

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 11, 2009

Learn the distinguishing qualities of a man of genuine faith.

True Faith Manifested through Job Job 1:1-5 PROPOSITION: Because Christ made you a new creature at salvation, you must demonstrate the qualities of a genuine faith in your daily walk. I. True faith manifests itself through a godly life. v. 1 A. A man of spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Even Great Faith Struggles With Despair

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 16, 2009

How do I turn to Christ in times of despair?

Even Great Faith Struggles with Despair Job 3:1-26 PROPOSITION: Because Christ is your source of peace, you must turn to him in times of despair. I. EMBRACE GOD’S PROVIDENTIAL WILL FOR YOUR LIFE. Job’s curse of the day of his birth! v. 1-13 A. Grieving shows your humanity. (1-7) 1. ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Great Faith Scrutinizes Human Counsel!

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 16, 2009

Do you want to know how to be able to give good counsel and point people to hope in the midst of their suffering?

Great Faith Scrutinizes Human Counsel! Job 4-5 PROPOSITION: Because Christ showed compassion to you at the cross, you must compassionately point people to hope through a genuine saving faith in the midst of their suffering. I. TRUE FAITH DEPENDS ON THE WRITTEN WORD OF GOD! A. Your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Even Great Faith Needs A Mediator

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 16, 2009

How can I make it through my unbearable hardship?

Even Great Faith Needs a Mediator Job 9 PROPOSITION: Because Christ victoriously conquered suffering, rest in Him to carry you through your hardships. I. Submit to God’s working in your life. 9:1-13 A. I know the doctrine of God’s justice! (1) 1. He is holy and just. 2. He ...read more

Scripture: Job 9:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Faith When The Glow Is Gone

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 21, 2009

God wants us to rise and shine rather than succomb to the darkness.

Title: Keeping Faith When the Glow is Gone Text: II Corinthians 4:1-6 (Mark 9:2-9) Thesis: God wants us to rise and shine rather than succumb to the darkness. Introduction: It has been a busy week for Colorado state high school wrestling fans as 2a through 5a division wrestlers have vied for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

7 Ways To Increase Your Faith

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 8, 2009

Peter had faith, but he knew it needed to grow. He instructs us on 7 areas to add to our faith. Peter the rock, from a sinful swearing sailor, to a fisher of men, a preacher and founder of the church.

3.08.2009 Sermon By William Akehurst, HSWC Increasing and Adding to our faith Peter’s letters, 1st and 2nd as we struggle and suffer as Christians, Peter’s words are to encourage us that we remain steadfast and strong in our faith. His faith was strong even to his death. Lets listen to what he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Happened To Our Childlike Faith? Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 27, 2014

This message focuses on how we change from our childlike faith as we grow older.

The Rock and the Hard Place – Part 4 What Happened To Our Childlike Faith? Scriptures: Mark 10:13-16; Matthew 18:3-4 Introduction: Today is our Youth Sunday and while I normally do not deliver the message on the 4th Sunday, I told Rev. Anthony that I would today as he is still ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Faithful Love, Part 1 Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Aug 7, 2014

The Gospel According to Hosea God's Faithful Love, part 1

The Gospel According to Hosea God's Faithful Love, part 1 Hosea 1:1-2:1 David Taylor We are starting a new series, The Gospel According to Hosea, where we will be looking at God's faithful love for his unfaithful people. Let me start by telling you a bit about the background before we read the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forward In Faith: Time To Go Fishing Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 14, 2014

To become fishers of men, to tell others about the good news we need to share what Jesus has done for us in our lives.

Forward in Faith: Time to go fishing We are continuing in our theme of Moving Forward in Faith and as always I start with a question, Can you remember the very first time you felt the need to ask Jesus into your life? Let’s take a look at Mark 1:16-20 NLT. One day as Jesus was walking along ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Forward In Faith: The Good News Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 14, 2014

Do you know what it feels like to have the peace of God guarding your heart and your mind in Christ Jesus? Do you know that you have been accepted into God’s family?

THE Good News of the Gospel Let me start with a question: Do you enjoy hearing bad news? I assume this morning that there is one thing we all have in common - we all want to hear good news. We want to be encouraged. Wouldn’t it be nice to hear something good for a change on the evening ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Is Believing What God Said Series

Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 31, 2016

A man's faith is tested and proves to be genuine and enduring.

SERIES: Miracles with a Message #2 TITLE: Faith is Believing What God Said TEXT: John 4:46-54 INTRO: Someone once said that the key to writing a good story is not only knowing what to put in the story, but what to leave out. John knew that if he included every miracle which Jesus did, in his book, ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist