Sermons on Faith Abandoned:

The Faith Factor

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jan 14, 2009

GOD EXPECTS US TO LIVE FAITHFULLY.

THE FAITH FACTOR ROMANS 1:17 1.INTRO. ALL OF US HAVE FAITH IN SOMETHING OR SOMEONE. AND WHILE WE ALL HAVE SOME DEGREE OF FAITH, SOME HAVE MORE THAN OTHERS. SOME HAVE MORE FAITH IN GOV’T., HUMANITY, SPOUSES, GOD ,AND CHURCH. 2.THE TEXT. PAUL WRITES THIS EPISTLE TO THE CHURCHES AT ROME, ADDRESSING ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Of The Centurion

Contributed by Jose Imperial on Jan 17, 2009

We will be amazed at God as long as we live . But is it possible that God will be amazed by a man? The centurion did and lets learn from him.

We will be amazed at God as long as we live . But is it possible that God will be amazed by a man? The centurion did and lets learn from him. 1.HE WAS A MAN OF GOODNESS. A. He loved his servant –Luke 7:2 Eph 6-9 speaks about the relationship b/w master and servant. Paul ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding Faith

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 17, 2009

What is "faith" according to the Bible? Where does it come from and what does it look like? With sin as a backdrop, Romans reveals gospel saving faith. It looks a lot like Jesus.

What is Faith? Romans 1:8-17 Reading: Hebrews 11:1-6 Few words in scripture relate to our eternal destiny like the word: faith. Love, hope, repentance, obedience, confession, all are interconnected and related to the principle of this one expression: faith. Faith is a central word throughout ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Patient Faith

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 23, 2009

God often asks us to wait and trust Him that He will come through and that patience will strengthen our faith for the tasks ahead.

A Patient Faith Griffith Baptist Church – 1/25/09 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:30 (Joshua 6:1-20) Key verse: Hebrews 11:30 - By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days. Premise: God often asks us to wait and trust Him that He will come through and that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Of A Father

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

A look at the story of Jairus and the raising of his daughter.

When Jesus had again crossed over by boat to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered around him while he was by the lake. Then one of the synagogue rulers, named Jairus, came there. Seeing Jesus, he fell at his feet and pleaded earnestly with him, “My little daughter is dying. Please ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Process Of Faith

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 27, 2009

The 5 steps of faith. Before you can get the reward us must go through the process.

¡°The Process of Faith¡± By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Hebrews 11:1, 6 & Hebrew 10:23. Scriptures read: ¡°Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 6. But without faith [it is] impossible to please [him]: for he that cometh to God must believe ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Apostolic

Have Faith

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 29, 2009

Strong faith can become weakened by doubt, but life can be restored by Jesus.

Text: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). Story: “Show Much Have You?” A friend tells of overhearing two little girls, playmates, who were counting over their pennies. One said, “I have five pennies.” The other said, “I have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Christian Church

By Faith Noah

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

By Faith Noah (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Hebrews chapter 11 verse 7: Ill: T.V. Ad This morning we have a Readers Digest version of the story of Noah; • Contained in one verse of Hebrews chapter 11; • We have a summing up of Genesis chapter 6-9 (104 verses) The N.I.V: “By faith Noah, when warned ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Brethren

Profitable Faith

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 30, 2010

James divided/isolated/separated salvific faith from conceptual faith on the basis of works. But What distinguishes the two? Faith that profits enables...

PROFITABLE FAITH—James 2:14-26 Attention: Pre- TV ‘Horders’ era—The house on Old Kibbee Rd./packed to the ceiling with boxes—year after year same situation. Hoarders—So many things which are “profitable” to them that they miss the goodness of life & ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith Of The People

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jun 29, 2010

Most of the time, the Hebrew people haven't demonstrated a lot of faith. In the wilderness, they were constantly murmuring, but in this text, God speaks of their faith.

“The Faith of the People” Hebrews 11:29-30 When you think about the Hebrew people that Moses led through the wilderness for 40 years, you don’t think of them as being “faith people.” And, they really weren’t. The Bible tells us that all those, who were over 20 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Tested

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Jun 30, 2010

God tests our faith when He closes doors, but this leads to an even better open door.

FAITH TESTED Hebrews 11:6 Thank you for the opportunity to share with you again. I’ve been asked several times, “Are you ready?” My answer is, I’m never ready. When it’s time you do it relying on God’s help. So let’s do that now. I like hearing Ptr ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Living By Faith Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010

4 times in Scripture, the phrase "The Just Shall Live by Faith" is repeated; 3 times in New Testament – each with different emphasis...

Galatians 3:11 Hebrew 2:4: Live by Faith Galatians 2:20 “life” 5 times 1. Sin = Death – Eden &Adam, Ezekiel 18:20 2. Christ = life – John 10:10 to Martha – John 11:25,26 / John 3:16, 5:24, 14:6, 6:41,51 Living process – A process of Faith * Life begins at _____ (40? ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

A Breach Of Faith

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 15, 2010

If God wrote your obituary, what would He say? Verses 13-14 of 1 Chronicles 10 provide a sad obituary for a man that been called of God but whose life ended in tragedy and ruin. God cuts no quarters in telling us exactly what brought about this downfall.

A Breach of Faith 1 Chronicles 10:1-14 If God wrote your obituary, what would He say? Verses 13-14 of 1 Chronicles 10 provide a sad obituary for a man that been called of God but whose life ended in tragedy and ruin. God cuts no quarters in telling us exactly what brought about this downfall. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 10:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Justification By Faith

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jul 20, 2010

Justification by faith apart from works has always been God’s plan for salvation. Abraham was an Old Testament example.

Introduction Justification by faith apart from works has always been God’s plan for salvation. Old Testament example is Abraham. 1. Only Blind Faith Leads to Righteousness What then shall we say that Abraham our father has found according to the flesh? 2For if Abraham was justified ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Live By Faith? Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2010

The purpose for this message is to show us the need to live by faith and encourage us to start today.

WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOING ON? A SERIES FROM HABAKKUK Live By Faith? Habakkuk 1:12-2:4 INTRODUCTION: A. Let me summarize (quickly) last weeks message: 1. Habakkuk was asking God why He did not do something about all the ungodliness in the land of Judah - He just could not understand ...read more

Denomination: Baptist