Sermons on Faith And Authority:

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

Have A Childlike Faith

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Dec 4, 2023

A childlike faith is faith in Jesus alone. A childlike faith is blessed by Jesus' love.

HAVE A CHILDLIKE FAITH (Outline) June 25, 2023 – Pentecost 4 – MARK 10:13-16 INTRO.: The Lord Jesus encourages us to have a childlike faith. We remember the power of God’s living and active word. God’s word is so powerful that it can and does change our stony hearts into hearts of flesh. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith Liberates, Not Exploits Series

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Nov 3, 2024

Faith should empower the poor and the vulnerable, not strip them of the little security they possess.

Faith Liberates, Not Exploits Intro: Faith should empower the poor and the vulnerable, not strip them of the little security they possess. Scriptures: 1 Kings 17:10-16, Hebrews 9:24-28, Mark 12:38-44. Reflection Dear Sisters and Brothers, The gospel reading from Mark 12:38-40 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:10-16, Hebrews 9:24-28, Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Other

Faith Anchored In Hope

Contributed by David Dunn on Sep 7, 2025

This message explores faith when life is not well — when God seems silent, unfeeling, or even contradictory. Through the lives of Job, Moses, and Abraham, we discover that true faith is not the absence of doubt but the choice to trust God in spite of doubt.

Some of us are old enough to remember this little ditty from the 1950s: “Next time you’re found with your chin on the ground… there’s a lot to be learned, just look around. What makes that little old ant think he’ll move that rubber tree plant? Anyone knows an ant can’t… but he’s got high ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:15, Genesis 22:14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Justification By Faith Alone

Contributed by Steve Weaver on Nov 24, 2001

Explanation of the Biblical doctrine of Justification.

Justification By Faith Alone Romans 5:1 “Therefore, being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:” The great 16th Century German Reformer, Martin Luther, called it “the article upon which the church stands or falls.” The article in question is that of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving Is An Act Of Faith

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Nov 20, 2007

Do you think you are to give thanks for your blessings? What about when things don’t go the way you want? What role does thanks have then?

Community Thanksgiving Sermon – Thanksgiving is an act of Faith Story to open If you had been a Pilgrim, would you have given thanks? Consider what they had been through, the men and women who broke bread together on that first Thanksgiving in 1621. They had uprooted themselves and sailed for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Disturbing Times

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 26, 2006

A warning to our youth and a charge to our parents: the liar is speaking! Do not listen to him. Hear the Word of the Lord!

Can you think of some faith disturbing experiences you have had since becoming a Christian? Some things that shake faith are sudden. But by far the most common faith destroyer is a long term acid that dissolves faith away a layer at a time until finally faith is so weak it becomes useless and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Training For The Race Of Faith”

Contributed by John Harper on Feb 3, 2009

We must run the race of faith with patience and not allow our past to trip us up from finishing our race.

“TRAINING FOR THE RACE OF FAITH” Hebrews 12:1-11 February 1, 2009 Pastor John L. Harper Warden Assembly of God Introduction: Kurt Warner back for second Super Bowl fairytale with Arizona Cardinals By Oliver Holt on Jan 31, 09 12:00 AM in Superbowl This is what makes Arizona Cardinals quarterback ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith To Fight Satan Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 21, 2009

Just share Jesus with an unbeliever? That’s how he becomes converted? Yeah, it sounds about as foolish as marching around a fortress and expecting its walls to crumble. But then again it’s God’s plan so...

The International Ice Hockey Federation recently picked it as the #1 hockey story of the century. The “Miracle On Ice,” as it became known, was a 1980 Olympic medal-round match between the top-ranked Soviet Union and a group of amateur and college players from the U.S. No one thought the Americans ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Found Faithful To The Word Series

Contributed by David Cook on Feb 19, 2010

The Word of God transforms lives.

There are thousands of books on the market today encouraging church growth. The Bible is the best church growth book of all time! I. The Word of God Brought Power A. The Word Must Be Preached The Bible is not man’s word about God, but God’s word to man. I thank God that you believe His Word! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

True Faith 2 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 30, 2012

Message about faith looking through the eyes of Hebrews 11

Title: True Faith Theme: To strengthen and understanding of faith. Text: Hebrews 11:1-6 Introduction This is one of the great chapters in the Bible. It is known as God’s Great Hall of Fame. Men and women who have believed God down through the centuries are listed as being great men ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-35

Denomination: Church Of God

Faith Is The Key To Fellowship

Contributed by Michael Cotie on Mar 13, 2014

Walking with God like Enoch brings us to a greater fellowship with God, but Faith is what begins it all for us.

Faith the Key to Fellowship 5/5/13 Introduction: Faith is the key for all believers in Christ Jesus it is the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen as Hebrews 11:1states. By placing your faith in Christ you have Hope, Hope for all eternity. That Faith which starts our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Face Of Faithfulness: John Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 18, 2012

today we want to focus our attention on John. His face beneath the cross is the face of faithfulness. A study of John’s presence at the cross will help us in the pursuit of faithfulness.

5-12-03 Title: The Face of Faithfulness: John Text: “Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Faith? Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Nov 14, 2017

Faith counts on something being true even when it doesn’t appear to be so. “Faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen.” There is the physical world and there is the spiritual world.

April 23 Where is Your Faith? Luke 8:22-25 A couple of insights about faith Faith counts on something being true even when it doesn’t appear to be so. Hebrews 11:1 Everyone has faith. The question of faith: Where is your faith in the ordinary routines of life? v.22 If faith ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of A Consistent Faith

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

Daniel

Daniel 6:1-28 THE POWER OF A CONSISTENT FAITH Daniel was a man who possessed a consistent faith. As a young man he was separated, Dan. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Holiness