Sermons on Faith Before Politics:

Reasons For Faithfulness And Gratitude Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 28, 2016

Every person is worthy of our giving.

Thursday of 9th Week in Course St. Marcellinus We see today the convergence of these two readings with the commemoration of Ss. Marcellinus and Peter, who were martyred under Diocletian, but only after they had converted to Christ both their jailer and their executioner. They were considered so ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Catholic

Faithful Unto Death

Contributed by David Radcliff on Jun 3, 2016

Christ was and is faithful to the interests of His people - “the faithful and true.”

FAITHFUL UNTO DEATH Revelation 11:3-13 Christ was and is faithful to the interests of His people - “the faithful and true.” I. THE TEXT IMPLIES OBLIGATIONS TO CHRIST’S SERVICE. This springs from - 1. Christ’s boundless Excellency - INFINITELY WORTHY. 2. His right of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:3-13

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Faith To The Test

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 3, 2016

Are you willing to go where God sends you and speak and act in his name? It all boils down to a matter of trust.

Have you ever had an occasion where you thought that your faith was being tested, especially in unusual circumstances? If so, you’re not alone. Sometimes God uses unusual circumstances to test a person’s faith. For example, in 1 Kings 17:8-24 he told Elijah to go to an unlikely ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-24

Denomination: Anglican

Faith Is A Deed Of Assurance

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Nov 29, 2018

Anytime you have faith in God it is an assurance that you shall surely receive what He has promised or what you are asking for

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: *FAITH IS A DEED OF ASSURANCE* Romans 4:21-25 King James Version (KJV) 21 And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform. 22 And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness. 23 Now it was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:21-25

Denomination: Charismatic

Increasing Our Faith Series

Contributed by Terry Denis on Jan 29, 2019

Putting our faith to work by adding godly virtues in increasing measure.

Increasing our Faith 2 Peter 1:1-11 Introduction. In this encouraging epistle, Peter expressed the wonderful grace of God who gave us everything we need for life and godliness made possible by our knowledge of Jesus Christ who called us to his glory and excellence. The basic element of faith is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abraham, Father Of The Faithful

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jan 17, 2018

Why was Abram’s name changed to Abraham? Why is he called father Abraham? How did Abraham become father of the faithful?

Prelude Why was Abram’s name changed to Abraham? Why is he called father Abraham? How did Abraham become father of the faithful? Purpose: Let’s look at the life of Abraham and discover why he is called a father to those who believe. Plan: We’ll look at Genesis 12-25 and the life of a patriarch ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In A Covenant Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 18, 2018

A Covenant of Faith and a man named Abraham. Romans 4:3, “Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith.”

Our theme this year is Hope Found Here, and this month we are considering the Hope of the Covenant. Our faith is based on an everlasting, unchangeable covenant with God. Our salvation is not based on us being ‘good enough’, or ticking the right boxes, or trying to ‘be better’ or ‘doing good ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7, Hebrews 8:6-13, Romans 9:19-26, Zechariah 13:7-9, Zechariah 8:1-8, Hosea 2:16-23, Hosea 1:6-11, Ezekiel 37:11-28, Ezekiel 36:22-32, Ezekiel 34:11-30, Ezekiel 14:1-11, Ezekiel 11:14-21, Jeremiah 32:36-42, Hebrews 11:8-12, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Jeremiah 30:8-22, Jeremiah 24:1-7, Jeremiah 11:1-5, Jeremiah 7:21-26, 2 Samuel 7:4-16, Ruth 1:15-16, Leviticus 26:40-45, Exodus 29:42-46, Exodus 6:1-8, Genesis 17:1-8, Genesis 15:18-21, Genesis 15:1-8, Romans 4:18-25, Romans 4:13-16, Jeremiah 31:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Faithful And Persistent Mother Series

Contributed by Joseph Khati on May 25, 2018

The people we love the most are often taken for granted. 1. Someone has said “Being taken for granted is "a form of flattery.” 2. Mothers are taken for granted the most.

I. THE TROUBLES OF A MOTHER A. Afflictions do not dissolve affections. Just the opposite is true with mothers. 1. Mary at the foot of the cross (John 19:25-27) B. Being a mother means sacrifice. C. Proverbs 31:13-22 II. A MOTHER’S TESTING A. Being a mother is more than giving birth. It is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28, Mark 7:24-30, John 19:25-27, Proverbs 31:13-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Is A Journey Of Sacrifice

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 19, 2018

Our Heavenly Father has provided the lamb just as He provided a ram for Abraham instead of sacrificing Isaac. We are to give over our children spiritually to God as a gift of faith.

Faith is a Journey of Sacrifice Psalm 118:6-7 Psalm 23 To be a person of faith is to be a person familiar with sacrifice. At this time of Lent we see that truth magnified in the life of our Savior. Jesus the Son of God came to save sinners and call them to repentance and forgiveness. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:3-8, Hebrews 11:17-19, Psalm 118:6-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Living Christian Faith

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Mar 17, 2019

"I am... (fill in the blank)." What does it mean to be a Christian? More than church membership or checking a box. Christian faith is living, active and demonstrating.

Fill in the blank: I am . How would you complete that statement? I am…tired. I am…awesome. I am…excited. I am…a husband. I am…a parent. I am…a friend. You could probably complete that sentence in about a million different ways. But if you are going to make one of those claims, you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-49

Denomination: Lutheran

"Because Of A Lack Of Faith”

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Jul 7, 2018

Is it really a result of faith miricals are done?

Because of a Lack of Faith” Mark 6:1-13 1. Marks Gospel gives us some amazing miracles • Jesus calms the Storm (4:35-41; cf. Matthew 8:23-27; Luke 8:22-25) • Jesus Walks on the Water (6:47-56; cf. Matthew 14:24-36; John 6:16-21) • Restoring Jairus' little daughter to life and health (5:21-43). • ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Faith + Change = Difference

Contributed by Walter Troup on Jul 22, 2018

There needs to be a difference in our lives when we come to faith. What does that look like?

There are many titles that are used today to describe people who believe in Jesus. When we think of someone who believes that Jesus said who he said he was, did what he said he did, and will do finish the work that we see in Revelation, those people are know by many names. * Christian * follower ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-5, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Usps Selling The Faith

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Aug 12, 2018

We have many opportunities to 'sell' the faith that we are Christians but often do not take advantage of them. Unique Selling Points as used by those involved in marketing and advertising could help us to be more proactive in sharing our faith with others

Selling the Faith I had the pleasure of being involved in a course called Faith Pictures and the 1st session was all about opening the conversation, and started with a video about a conversation 2 ladies were having on a bus. Its our grandson’s Christening on Sunday to which the other commented, ...read more

Genuine Faith Is Patient Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Aug 15, 2018

Genuine faith displays patience. Patience with God's timing and plan, with each other, and during our afflictions.

Genuine Faith is Patient 5:7-12 Genuine faith displays patience. 1. Patience with God’s timing and plan James 5:7-8 Galatians 6:7; 2 Corinthians 9:6 ; Revelations 19:11-16; Isaiah 55:8-11 2. Patience with each other James 5:9 Matthew 7:1-3 Remember: when tempted to ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Defines Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 23, 2017

How would you define faith?

Let us continue to worship God by learning more from the Gospel of Mark. Open your Bibles there…. Remember that Mark was not one of the first 12 Disciples of Christ but became a useful minister with the Apostle Paul, who himself was not one of the first 12. Jesus started with 12 followers to expand ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible