Sermons on Examples Of Faith:

An Amazing Confession Of Faith

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 17, 2010

This is a very controversial passage, and is the basis for a debate that has raged between Catholics and Protestants for many years. Let's see what Jesus was talking about when He referred to the person and the event as "the rock."

Passage: Matthew 16:13-21 Intro: We are looking at a passage today that has sparked huge controversy among believers. 1. and in fact, it is the interpretation of this passage that essentially separates Catholics from Protestants. 2. (by the way, protestant means “for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Faith Over Fear

Contributed by Patrick Ziegler on Sep 10, 2021

Every person should have faith in the Lord because three truths

Me: I hate to be afraid. I grew up in a home where we would hide out and scare one another all the time. I have developed a reflex to strike out at that which scares me. I’ve almost hit several people I love because they scared me. I love being a Christian. I don’t have to fear anything anymore. I ...read more

Denomination: *other

Bartimaeus: Mercy And Faith

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 24, 2024

The encounter of the "blind beggar" (Bartimaeus) with Jesus teaches us the importance of seeking mercy and living out our faith!

JESUS IS ON HIS WAY TO JERUSALEM WHERE HE WILL GIVE HIS LIFE AS THE ATONING SACRIFICE ON THE CROSS. HE IS FOCUSED. HE IS ON A PASSIONATE MISSION GIVEN TO HIM BY HIS FATHER. ALONG THE WAY, HE CONTINUES TO SHOW THE LOVE OF THE FATHER TO CHILDREN, THROUGH HEALINGS, TEACHINGS, EXPELLING DEAMONS, AND ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52, Hebrews 4:16, Luke 18:13, Hebrews 11:1, 1 John 2:3-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

An Admission Of True Faith

Contributed by Frank Martin on Mar 9, 2008

A CLEAR DESCRIPTION OF TRUE FAITH

An admission of true faith By f.martin To all that read this I hope we can come to an understanding that is brought to us not from the flesh, but from the spirit. I pray there is truth revealed that would unlock a tangible growth in our relationship with the Most High, and a stronger walk ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do I Do, How Do I Do It And Why?

Contributed by Richard Scoggins on Jan 28, 2005

How to set an example

I am one of those people that could be classified as a Jack of all trades. Some who know me would finish the rest of the statement by saying. They would tell ya’ll he’s a Jack of all trades but master of none. One of the things I used to be in my former life was a salesman and at one time a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In Faith To Pray Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 15, 2007

How to overcome the common struggles to pray.

Growing in Faith to Pray Making the Impossible a Reality – Part 1 Deuteronomy 7:6-14 ILLUSTRATION. PRAYERS FOR RAIN There had been a severe drought, and the members of a rural congregation were deeply concerned that their crops would be ruined. One Sunday, therefore, the minister said to his ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Faith, Hope And Love Series

Contributed by Timothy Edwards on Feb 4, 2004

Description of Faith, Hope and Love and how these three join together.

Faith, Hope and Love The readings for today are to be found in 1 Corinthians 13:13. These three remain, Faith Hope and Love. Now two weeks ago, I spoke on Faith, and how faith was in reality a belief in Jesus Christ. In other words, Faith is simply believing in Jesus Christ. Can you say Amen? I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Call To A Life Of Faith Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jan 13, 2009

Few men, outside of the Lord Jesus Christ Himself have has such an impact on the history of the world as did the man introduced to us in this passage of scripture.

Abraham: Following In the Footsteps of Faith Genesis 11:27-12:3 Series Intro: Few men, outside of the Lord Jesus Christ Himself have has such an impact on the history of the world as did the man introduced to us in this passage of scripture. This man is revered by over one-half the world’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith To Face Family Series

Contributed by Mark Tonkery on Feb 3, 2012

Faith to face your family when they reject your Christian faith.

Faith to Face Family Text: Hebrews 11:4 Introduction I. Since May 10, 2010 Nurta Mohamed Farah has been imprisoned at her home in southern Somalia because she became a Christian, according to Compass News Direct. According to witnesses, Nurta's family keeps the 17-year-old chained to a tree by day ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Confident Step Of Faith

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Nov 21, 2009

This is a short summary of numerous apologetical reasons to trust the Bible and Jesus Christ - it is a summary of numerous other resources and a short but hard hitting perspective on taking a confident step of faith (some of the notes are similar to the "

Why Believe in Jesus Thanks so much for having us!!!
 I’m so excited about all God is doing here, I am praying for you guys! Keep up the fight. 
 Get ready for a lot of info in a short period of time. 
 BIG NOTE: I’ll be using a ton of info from a ton of people today. Those ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith In The Midst Of Failure Series

Contributed by Willem Nel on May 17, 2014

We are all challenged during our lives, but it is in the midst of it that we need to find our faith in an unfailing God

FAITH IN THE MIDST OF FAILURE   ME (INTRO & ORIENTATION) Introduce myself to them and let them get comfortable with me. 25 years of ministry We planted 7 churches We have send out and trained hundreds of leaders over the world. At one stage my podcast was downloaded between 30000-60000 per ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-11

Denomination: *other

Faith Is Accounted For Righteousness

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Aug 23, 2021

God has always required those who want to be righteous to place their faith in Him. This has been always been true. As far back as Abraham in the Old Testament it has been true.

Alba 8-22-2021 FAITH IS ACCOUNTED FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS Romans 4 John Newton, who wrote the song “Amazing Grace”, once said: “Down through life I have forgotten a lot of things. But these two things I remember. The first is that I am a great sinner. The second is that I have a great Savior.” Anyone ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faithful Fellow Workers

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Jul 21, 2015

No one is an island in God's kingdom, we all need other people to work together in love, unity and with sincerity before successes can be achieved in the services of God. Paul enjoyed the fellowship of several men and women that worked with him faithfuly

FAITHFUL FELLOW WORKERS Study Texts: Titus 1:1, 3 John 1 – 14 Intoduction: - The Bible is full of a faithful band of men and women who traveled the ancient world preaching and teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. - The most prominent person in this great commission was the apostle Paul, who ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mustard Seed Faith

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 5, 2004

Explores questions: Why doesn’t Jesus answer all our prayers? What does He mean by "faith as a grain of mustard seed?"

Mustard Seed Faith Matthew 17:14-20 INTRO.: the seventeenth chapter of Matthew’s Gospel records the story of a man who came to Jesus seeking help for his son. Mark 9:14-29 reveals some details of the same story that Luke elects to omit. Mark tells of a dispute between the disciples of Jesus and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living A Life Of Faith

Contributed by V Sedaca on Oct 18, 2000

"We live by faith, not by sight.

"We live by faith, not by sight." 2 Corinthians 5:7 Introduction 1. Sometimes we are under the impression that faith is a state or an element of our religious life that in hard to define or to have a concrete idea about it. Nevertheless the Bible command us to live by faith. 2. The apostle Paul ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7