Sermons on Fainting Theory:

Abraham And Succession By Faith

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Sep 5, 2018

Did Jesus support the theory of apostolic succession or faith? Let's see why faith is the key, through Abraham's story.

Why was Abram who became Abraham called the father of the faithful? What can we learn about about apostolic succession by looking back at Abraham? Let’s look at his early life and the tests of Abraham’s faith and how he dealt with them in Genesis 12-22 (Genesis 12:1, 10, 15; 14:14; 15:13; 16:3; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Forceful Precepts For Forward Progress

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 24, 2003

If we are to make forward progress in our Christian lives and ministries, we must: (1) Fear Not, (2) Faint Not, (3) Fire Up.

Forceful Precepts For Forward Progress Text: Phil.3: 13 & 14; Isa.41: 8 & 9; I Kings 18: 38 Intro: The apostle Paul was a firm believer in forward progress. In our text in the book of Philippians, Paul vividly explained that he left the past in the past, and pressed forward toward the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:8-9, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Pray As Jesus Did All The Time

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 5, 2008

Luke 18:1 ...men ought always to pray, and not to faint --- Four Things for Prayer 1. A Need 2. A Time 3. A Place 4. A Focus

1 Thess 5:17 - Pray without ceasing Ephesians 6:18KJV 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; Romans 12:12KJV 12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer; ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1

Denomination: Baptist

We Will Remember

Contributed by Craig Condon on Feb 13, 2015

Jesus defined the crucial test of friendship when he said on the night before he was crucified, “Greater love has no man than this, but that he lay down his life for his friends”.

In 1930, a movie was made about World War I called “All Quiet on the Western Front”. In one scene, some American soldiers were talking. One soldier asked, “Where do wars come from anyway?” Another replied, “Well, one country gets mad at another country, and they start ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-17

Denomination: Anglican

Sermon On Empirical Evidence

Contributed by William Meakin on Dec 6, 2023

Empirical evidence is defined as information gathered directly or indirectly through observation or experimentation that may be used to confirm or disconfirm a scientific theory.

Frank Ocean, an American singer and songwriter once remarked: “Some people focus more on sonics. Some people focus more on story. I focus on both sonics and story, but music sometimes, just music itself, can turn into more of a maths problem. I guess everything in life is a math problem, but it can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20, 1 Peter 3:15, Hebrews 11:6, Proverbs 3:5-6

What's In The Stars Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Jul 24, 2018

What makes horoscopes credible? The basic theory of astrology is that the orbits and alignments of the sun, moon, and planets control our fait and destiny.

Gemini. “You’re excellent when the pressure is up. There’s a snag at work. Make sure to do a thorough diagnosis of the problem before you ask for help.” Capricorn. “Stick to the plan. On important matters, ask for proof. Your social life requires you to know when to keep quiet and when to speak up. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Me This Power…. Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 5, 2012

There are several such ‘false converts’ flaunting around the church today and some are also into ministry. Don’t faint as yet, let me finish!

Give me this power…. Acts, 8:18”And when Simon saw that through the laying on of the apostles' hands the Holy Spirit was given, he offered them money, saying, "Give me this power also, that anyone on whom I lay hands may receive the Holy Spirit." Here we read about Simon who was a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting Wings

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

"But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, not faint" (Isaiah 40:31).

A. INTRODUCTION: ISAIAH 40:31 "But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, not faint" (Isaiah 40:31). 1. Unexpected problems. We are sometimes hit with discouragement, reverse. What ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Baptist

Oh Christian, Where Did You Learn That?

Contributed by David Leach on Jan 13, 2014

For all our exposure to the Bible, we Christians do pick up some incredible, often self-justifying, but ruinous theories about God.

Oh Christian, where did you learn that? For all our exposure to the Bible, we Christians do pick up some incredible, often self-justifying, but ruinous theories about God. Some of the more common theories include: The Christian who says “I don’t really consult God, I don’t know ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Meaning Of The Cross Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Mar 5, 2024

The main idea is to understand two theories of atonement - Penal Substitution and Christus Victor - and to explore the significance of Jesus' death on the cross in defeating the powers of evil.

You know that cross necklace you wear, or the one you see people wearing? It's more than just a cool piece of jewelry. It's a symbol of something huge that happened a long time ago. Jesus died on a cross, and that changed everything. But why did He have to die, and why does it matter so much? Let's ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25, Hebrews 2:14-15, Colossians 2:13-15

Topics: Salvation, Resurrection, Crucifixion, Redemption

Coming To The Altar Of Prayer

Contributed by David King on Apr 24, 2008

If you will not faint you must pray. If you must pray then, you must pray aright. Nothing on earth is more frustrating than to invest in prayers that have no profit.

COMING TO THE ALTAR OF PRAYER To every believer in Christ, prayer is a life-long business. Jesus commanded men to always pray and not to faint. Lk.18:1. Paul admonished all believers to pray without ceasing. 1Thess.5: 17. Prayer is dependence of earth on heaven. It is involvement ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons In Leadership (2)

Contributed by Dove Inspirations on Jul 3, 2023

Leadership is not for the faint hearted. We have a situation where Christians are at the forefront calling for the downfall of Christians in leadership. Who bewitched us? This is a call to Christians to unify and identify as Christians first.

Lessons in leadership 1Timothy 2:1-7 Last time in this series, I was bragging about our new born again president. Well, he has been in leadership for over six months now. What can I say but that the Biblical instruction to pray for our leaders is to be followed, to the letter. The challenges of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Empowered To Run And Not Be Weary Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 30, 2025

God has not called you to run the race of life in your own strength. He has made supernatural strength available to help you run and not be weary, to walk and not faint.

EMPOWERED TO RUN AND NOT BE WEARY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 40:28-31 "Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding. He giveth power ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Is Heaven Like? Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jun 11, 2020

Heaven is REAL. Heaven is RIGHT: a right relationship with God, life made right, people made right. A simple message with some deep truths as well.

WHAT IS HEAVEN LIKE?—Revelation 21, Isaiah 65:17-25 Read Revelation 21. ***The couple were in their 80’s, in good health, largely due to the efforts of the wife, who carefully controlled their diet, and regularly nagged her husband to watch his weight and exercise. For their 60th anniversary, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27, Isaiah 65:17-25, Exodus 33:18-23, Luke 20:34-36, 1 Corinthians 2:9-10, 2 Peter 3:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Signs Of The Times

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Aug 30, 2002

Are you living in the “last days”? Your very survival is dependant on truth, not theories, and only God’s Word has the “whole truth and nothing but the truth”.

Signs of the Times 1. I want us to read a series of shockingly relevant passages this morning. (TEXTS) 2. The church has sought to be contemporary and relevant (GOOD) but it has failed to be prophetic. 3. Have we lost a sense of urgency? Time IS running out!!! 4. Message of the church for our day ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-3, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist