Sermons on Example Evangelism:

Tell And Show Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 21, 2008

What kind of faith is God looking for in your life?

TELL AND SHOW James 2:14- Two country fellows that met on a back road one afternoon. One had a possum-hunting dog with him. The other said, “How much will you take for that dog?” The owner said he would take $100 for it. The other fellow pulled ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-22

Increase Our Faith

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 24, 2008

This was story for our associate’s pastor 4th anniversary service comparing her faith to the faith of Mary.

Increase Our Faith 12-16-07 Judges 7:1-8 Luke 1:26-45 When I asked Pastor Kellie if she would like to preach on her anniversary she quickly replied, “no and you can preach on “Increasing our faith.” So that is why I am up here instead of her on her fourth anniversary. How many of you have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Because Of The Storm

Contributed by Willie Fagg on Nov 20, 2007

Encouraging Sermon

Because of the Storm Matthew 8:23-27 1. The Situation The Were In A. They were following Jesus. B. They were in a boat. (A tight place with nowhere to run) 2. The Storm That Came While They Were Following Jesus A. It was a sudden storm. (No warning) B. It was a dangerous ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

When God Calls Faith Answers Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 23, 2007

The message examines the example of Samuel’s faith.

Growing up Christian is not as easy a task as one might think. There are dangers and temptations unique to growing up within a Christian family and within the church and sadly these difficulties are often downplayed or misunderstood by those who have been converted later in life. "Church kids face ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Odds Are Against Us Faith Fights With Courage Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 23, 2007

This message examines the example of David’s faith.

Leonid Stadnyk, a 37-year-old veterinarian from Podolyantsi in central Ukraine is currently the tallest man in the world. He began to grow rapidly at age 14, when an operation on his brain reportedly stimulated his pituitary gland. He is officially 8 feet 5 inches, wears size 64 shoes and believe ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When It All Comes Crashing Down Faith Hopes Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 23, 2007

This message an example of faith from the life of Elijah.

When you examine your life at what times have you grown the most? Almost always people will answer this question by admitting that the greatest growth occurred in times of deep and unexpected suffering. Yet when suffering forces its way abruptly into our lives, our tendency is to believe that God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Blinded City

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 27, 2007

Blinded eyes of people, family, the church, the religious crowd, to the wonerdful work of Christ.

A Blinded City John 9:1-41 Introduction: But John, the writer of the Gospel, wasn’t just interested in one blind man receiving sight. He wanted us to "see" the metaphorical meaning of blindness. We all use metaphorical expressions like, "I can’t see the point . . . I can see how to do it . . . I ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

When The Road Is Hard Faith Perseveres Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 28, 2007

This is the concluding message in the series on faith and the great heroes of the faith.

When Napoleon began his Egyptian campaign, he pointed to the pyramids and shouted to his men, “Soldiers, forty centuries look down upon you!” In a sense this is the message the author of Hebrews is trying to deliver to the struggling Hebrew Christians. Your contest of faith is not going unnoticed. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Trials Of Life. Series

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 8, 2007

How to deal with the trials of life.

So far we have looked at the people and the messengers. • We have seen how they have changed and how Paul and his traveling companions have bonded with the Thessalonians • But we have to keep in mind that has been a while since they have been together • The Thessalonians have been living among ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Abel: Faith To Follow God's Way Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 17, 2007

By faith Abel chose obedience and was accepted by God.

Series: Heroes of the Faith ABEL: FAITH TO FOLLOW GOD’S WAY Hebrews 11:4; Genesis 4:1-5 I. ABEL’S FAITH PRODUCED A HEART PLEASING TO GOD (Genesis 4:4c) “...And the Lord had respect unto Abel...” Abel’s actions flowed from a Heart of Humility Cain’s actions flowed from a Heart of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enoch: Faith To Walk With God Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 17, 2007

By faith Enoch walked with God and it made all the difference in his life.

Series: Heroes of the Faith ENOCH: FAITH TO WALK WITH GOD Hebrews 11:5-6; Genesis 5:19-24 Parable of Couple Touring the City without a Guide The elderly and recently widowed man sat weeping as he told his story to the police officer at the precient. I lost everything, everything he repeated ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Noah: A Faith That Works Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 17, 2007

Noah’s faith was much more than words but a faith that worked.

NOAH: A FAITH THAT WORKS Hebrews 11:7; Genesis 6:5-18 Abel’s Faith was revealed through his worship Enoch’s faith was revealed through his walk Noah’s faith was revealed through his works 1) NOAH’S FAITH CAUSED HIM TO BELIEVE WHAT GOD SAID By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Completed:the Magi Of Christmas

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Dec 19, 2007

3 Truths 1. What you are willing to do says a lot about what you really believe. 2. The actions you take strengthen the decision you make. 3. What has captured your heart gets your very best.

Faith Completed Pastor Grant van Boeschoten December 16, 2007 (3 Slides to cover this scripture) James 2:14-26 (NRSV) 14 What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but do not have works? Can faith save you? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, 16 and one ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Faith And Being "Incredible" Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on May 15, 2006

A look at what it takes to be incredible for God

Introduction Clip from “Incredibles” Remember at the start of the series we talked about super-heroes like Mr Incredible. Well this chapter shows we can be incredible too by faith. We have a list of people who did and endured incredible things for God – they conquered, escaped, overcame lions, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith And Running The Race Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on May 22, 2006

Conclusion of this series on Hebrews 11 which looks at what is required of us now that it is our turn, we are in the field of play.

Introduction Video Clip Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Joshua, Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel and the prophets – they have all run their race, they have retired and according to the writer to the Hebrews are now a great cloud of witnesses. They are no ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal