Sermons on Faith And Belief:

Growing Faith

Contributed by Brannon Revel on Feb 11, 2003

characteristics of one who is growing in their faith.

Growing Faith Genesis 12:6-10 Last week we began our study of Abram, the man God chose to begin the great nation of Israel. We examined the call of God in the sense that God’s call on our life is not about us, God’s call requires us to make sacrifices, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith To Win

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 14, 2003

A message of the Christian’s responsibility in living a Christ honoring life

THE FAITH TO WIN 1 Corinthians 15:57-58 INTRO: The 26th Olympic games are in Atlanta this summer, and excitement over this event runs from Miami, Florida to Anchorage, Alaska. Who will win the gold? Who will come home with the medals? Whose childhood desire to be an Olympian will become a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:57-58

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Faith

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 19, 2003

What we believe about God we believe because of our faith.

THE POWER OF FAITH Text: First John 5:4 Someone has said that "The CRITICS of the Christian religion have often contented that religious faith is a form of psychological "escapism". A man, they say, finding the problems and demands of adult life too much for him will attempt to return to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Denomination: United Methodist

Philadelphia - The Faithful Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 24, 2003

Philadelphia was established by the Pergamenian king Attalus II who had the nickname, philadelphus, because of his love for his brother Eumenes II, the former king of Pergamum. Philadelphia = brotherly love. The city was thus named to commemorate this a

THE REVELATION OF JESUS PHILADELPHIA - THE FAITHFUL Revelation 3: 7-13 Philadelphia was established by the Pergamenian king Attalus II who had the nickname, philadelphus, because of his love for his brother Eumenes II, the former king of Pergamum. Philadelphia = brotherly love. The city was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith For Today

Contributed by Ron Crow on Mar 7, 2003

Is faith relevant today and what can it do for me?

Faith for Today Selected Scripture Introduction Mark 11:22 “And Jesus answered saying to them, "Have faith in God.” NAS I. Pardoning Faith Romans 5:1 “Therefore having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,” A. Some fail to receive God’s forgiveness ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22, Acts 27:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

But A Touch Of Faith

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Apr 5, 2002

Imagine her great faith! By the way, Faith does not always face the facts; but I find that it never gives up. Anybody else would have let the circumstances stop them but not this lady.

A TOUCH OF FAITH TEXT: Matthew 9:20-21 “And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment: [21] For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.” Here is the secret hope for health by a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Seeing Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 20, 2002

We can have confidence in God.

A SEEING FAITH Habakkuk 2:1-20 S: Understanding God Th: Where is God when things go wrong? Pr: WE CAN HAVE CONFIDENCE IN GOD. ?: Why? KW: Explanations TS: We will find in our study three explanations of why we can have confidence in God. The ____ explanation of why we can have confidence in God ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Sighing Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 20, 2002

Wait on God when you do not understand Him.

A SIGHING FAITH Habakkuk 1:1-2:1 S: Waiting on God Th: Where is God when things go wrong? Pr: WAIT ON GOD WHEN YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND HIM. ?: [Inductive] KW: Complaints TS: We will find three complaints that Habakkuk has about God. The ____ complaint is God is… I. INDIFFERENT (2) II. INACTIVE ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Singing Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 20, 2002

We need God the way He is and the way He works.

A SINGING FAITH Habakkuk 3:1-19 S: Worship Th: Where is God when things go wrong? Pr: WE NEED GOD THE WAY HE IS AND THE WAY HE WORKS. ?: How? How should we respond? KW: Responses TS: We will find in our study three responses we need to have to God and His ways. The _____ response we need to ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-19, Habakkuk 3:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Faith

Contributed by Robert Tomas on Apr 24, 2002

A reflection on the three kinds of faith emerging from the Liturgical Readings, which are meant, perhaps, to evaluate the condition of our own faith.

APRIL 5, 2002 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES ·First Reading Acts 2:42-47 ·Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 ·Second Reading 1 Pt. 1:3-9 ·Gospel Jn. 20:19-31 REFLECTION The Resurrection stands out forever as the mightiest and most impressive display of the LORD’s redeeming power, the significance of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Catholic

Faith Knows

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 5, 2002

As we walk with the Lord, we learn FAITH KNOWS three things.

FAITH KNOWS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Romans 8:28 And WE KNOW THAT ALL THINGS WORK TOGETHER... 1Tim. 2:1 Therefore I exhort first of all that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks be made for all men, 2 for kings and all who are in authority, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, 1 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Contending For The Faith

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Apr 29, 2003

Independent fundamental Baptists have sometimes been ridiculed for being known as the fighting fundamentalists. It is amazing what stupid and carnal things some people do while claiming to be contending for the faith. What does it mean, and why should w

Contending For The Faith Jude 3-4 Radio Message May 2003 Jude 3-4 3 Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints. 4 For ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Test Of Faith

Contributed by Mike Schultz on Apr 30, 2003

Inspiration from Scripture when our faith is tested.

A TEST OF FAITH Genesis 22:1-14 It had been a day like any other day when Abraham heard those disturbing words. They were words that pierced his heart like a newly formed dagger. They were words that tore apart his insides like a lion feasting on a zebra. They were words that dug deep into the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Hungry For Faith

Contributed by William Nickles on May 4, 2003

An encounter with Christ is essential for true faith to take shape. Our encounter with the world is then empowered by the Christ we meet at the table.

I made the point last week that poor ole doubting Thomas should not be singled out as the only disciple who had doubts about this new “resurrected” reality. Here is the rest of the story – as Paul Harvey would say – to vindicate Thomas. Verse 41 of today’s text clearly makes the point. “While in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-48, Acts 3:12-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living In Faith Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 11, 2003

This is the 11th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". New life begins through Jesus Christ.

LIVING IN FAITH 2 Peter 1:1-4 Peter had a tendency in his younger years to be overconfident and ignore Jesus’ warnings. He rushed ahead when he should have waited; he slept when he should have prayed; he talked when he should have listened. Peter was a courageous, but careless, Christian; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist