Sermons on Faith Battles:

Faith Perfected In Works

Contributed by Eric Muldoon on Nov 18, 2002

If our faith does not lead to practical holiness of life, it is indeed just like a body without a spirit --having no value whatsoever.

Faith Perfected in Works James 2:14 - 26 A crippled boy was once hurrying to catch a train. Carrying gifts under his arm, he was struggling with his crutches. Suddenly, a man bumped into him, knocking his parcels in all directions. The man then paused and scolded the boy for getting in his ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Holiness

Fact, Faith And Feeling

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 22, 2002

There are three components in the new birth experience. First is the hearing of the facts: man’s need of a Savior and God providing for that need by sending His Son; Second is personal faith in the Lord Jesus; and then comes the feeling of fellowship, p

FACT, FAITH AND FEELING “Now, I make known to you, brethren, the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received, in which also you stand, by which you are saved.” I Corinthians 15:1-2a. It is important that these three vital components of our Christian experience be kept in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 15:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Faith, Suffering & The Will Of God

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 22, 2002

The story of Jesus betrayal, arrest, and trial could be seen as a dark time, but it teaches us things about faith, suffering, and finding the will of God in our lives like no other portion of Scripture.

I hate politics. Politics at its worst is the manipulation of people and processes to get your way. I’m sure there’s a good side to politics – but I haven’t seen it lately. Certainly it was politics at its worst that was operating in Palestine around 33AD when the ruling religious political group ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-75

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Just Have Faith

Contributed by Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min on Nov 24, 2002

God wants you to keep this in your head, (“nothing shall be impossible”) if you believe, and (“all things are possible to them that believe”) if you have faith.

“Just have Faith” Hebrews 11:1;6 1 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 that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. In Mark 4:35-41 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: *other

Righteousness Through Faith Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 12, 2002

Examines just how God plans to keep His Promise to save man through Christ.

Righteousness through Faith Romans 3:1–31 INTRODUCTION • In Romans chapter one Paul told us of The Promise of God, which leads to salvation. • Paul also outlined, in chapters one and two, the Common Bond of Sin that both the Jews and Gentiles shared. • In chapter three Paul starts to shed light ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Satan - Destroyer Of Faith

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on Dec 21, 2002

Satan - Destroyer of faith

SATAN - DESTROYER OF FAITH TEXT: "The theif cometh not, but for to steal, to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly" (John 10:10). SUBTEXT: "Fight the good fight of faith..." (1 Tim. 6:12). Let us examine Satan’s subtle tactics ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10, 1 Timothy 6:12

Miracle Stopping Faith

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Jan 3, 2003

For churches where the Power of God is not seen. We read about Great faith, saving faith and little faith, but have you ever heard of Miracle stopping faith? This is what we encounter here in Nazareth when Jesus returns to His hometown.

Miracle Stopping Faith Mat 13:53-58 We read about Great faith, saving faith and little faith, but have you ever heard of Miracle stopping faith? This is what we encounter here in Nazareth when Jesus returns to His hometown. Bozo circus elephant – Kind – sudden character change – Charge people – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:53-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Technicolor Faith - The Dreamer Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 6, 2003

Joseph overcame immense difficulties in his life that would have crippled the faith of a lesser man. How did he do it?

OPEN: Years ago there was a TV show called The Honeymooners (does anyone remember it)? Art Carney played one of the characters on the show Ed Norton - a kind of happy go lucky, but fairly slow thinking worker in the sewer systems of the city. Ed Norton once summed up his philosophy of life with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Filled Servant

Contributed by Daniel Williamson on Jan 6, 2003

This is part II from a message on understanding and identifying our faith in Jesus.

Sunday, September 1st 2002 Grace Christian Center Message: THE FAITH FILLED SERVANT Text: Luke 17:5-10 Worship, Walk, Work the result will be – obedience out of adoration for the Lord! The result of the faith that we talked about last week was found in Abraham. Complete and total obedience to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Church Of God

The Fundamentals Of Our Faith

Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 9, 2003

The fundamentals of our our faith are constantly under attack. This lessons discusses the consequences of accepting the lies resounded by athiests and modernists.

Faith Under Fire The Fundamentals Of Our Faith Introduction "If the foundations be destroyed, what can the righteous do?" (Psalms 11:3) 1. Over the past year I have heard and read much that attacks the fundamentals of the Christian faith: a. It was suggested in a recent television program that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:12, Psalm 11:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Comes By Hearing

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 15, 2003

The importance of God’s Word is reiterated throughout its pages and no more powerfully than in Romans 10:7 where it states, "faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God"

FAITH COMES BY HEARING ROMANS 10:8-17 INTRODUCTION: It is amazing how little people know about the Word of God, especially here in America where virtually everyone has access to the Bible. Back when Jay Leno was hosted the Tonight Show, he frequently did "man-on-the street" interviews. One night ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

"The Testing Of Faith"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Sep 15, 2003

Our faith will be tested to verify its validity.

"THE TESTING OF FAITH" www.dennisdeese.com JAMES 1:1-18 ETS: James affirms the fact that Christian faith is tested to verify its validity. ESS: Our faith will be tested to verify its validity. (Chapter One - The Examination of Faith) Faith is tested by: I. THE TEST OF TIME (1:1) ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Good And Faithful Servant?

Contributed by Dan Bentz on Oct 4, 2001

Stewardship is an important lesson for all of us, but it’s about a whole lot more than money...

Well Done, My Good Servant? Luke 19:11 – 27 Introduction – The story is told of President Franklin Roosevelt, that he often wearied during the often-long receiving lines at White House events. He complained that no really paid any attention what was said. Well, one day during a reception, he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

Honor, Humility, And Faith Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 5, 2001

David’s life shows how important our brokenness in confession and prayer is to God.

“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.” Everything favored David’s success: He was a brilliant organizer He was a brilliant manager He was a brilliant planner He was a brilliant battlefield commander He was also very human. Three Major Failures in David’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Fact, Faith And Feelings

Contributed by Rick Adams on Oct 11, 2001

Living by faith, not by feelings.

I. Introduction Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America The Secret Service states that ID theft affects 500,000 new victims per year Estimated that 25% of credit card fraud is attributed to ID theft Some states it isn’t even considered a crime An epidemic of even greater ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational