Sermons on Faith Challenges:

A Faith For Rocky Waters

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 14, 2023

A sermon for Lectionary 19 in the season following Pentecost, Year A

August 13, 2023 Rev. Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church Matthew 14:22-33 A Faith for Rocky Waters Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. “Take heart, it is I.” How wonderful it must have been for the disciples to hear Jesus’ voice ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith, Salvation, And Suffering Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 18, 2020

Paul's letter to 1 Peter has words for us in our time today. Today, we hit Faith, Suffering, and Salvation

Our scripture today comes from 1 Peter, I am reading 1 Peter 1: 3-9 (International Children’s Bible) 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God has great mercy, and because of his mercy he gave us a new life. He gave us a living hope because Jesus Christ rose from death. 4 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Hall Of Faith: Jacob PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

The story of Jacob's deception in Genesis, the consequences of deceit, the complexity of human relationships, and God's unwavering faithfulness amidst our chaos.

Good morning, Church family. We're diving deep into the book of Genesis today, focusing on a story that's as messy and tangled as a bowl of spaghetti. It's the story of Jacob's deception, a tale of deceit, broken relationships, and God's unshakeable faithfulness. As A.W. Tozer once said, "God never ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Topics: Lying, Deception, Faith

The Hall Of Faith: Noah PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explores the story of Noah, emphasizing his faith and obedience in a corrupt world, God's covenant with him, and the promise of redemption and restoration, encouraging us to walk faithfully in our own lives.

Good morning, Church family! Today, we're diving into the deep waters of Genesis 6:9-22 where we see a story filled with faith, obedience, and the promise of redemption. It's about a man named Noah who stood alone in his faithfulness amidst a corrupt world. We're talking about God's extraordinary ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-22

Topics: God's Covenant, Noah

Increase Our Faith Premium Sermon

Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of faith as essential to believers, the power of even a small amount of faith, and the plea to Jesus to increase our faith, as illustrated in Luke 17:5-10.

How many here today have ever asked God for more faith? Maybe you were in a really difficult situation and you were praying for something big. Something miraculous. And in the moment of that tension, you spoke the words, “Increase my faith!” If that sounds like something you’ve done before, believe ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Topics: Faith Expansion, Courageous Belief, Miraculous Prayers

Hill Religion

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Apr 2, 2004

This message challenges the faithful to take seriously faith in the Lord Jesus Christ alone but looking past certain Hills that are in view.

My Friends, WE NEED TO TALK! I want to highlight this headline in our little chat. I want to discuss with you: “HILL RELIGION.” The Text I have tagged and targeted for teaching is Psalms 121:1-2. It reads in the New King James Version: “I will lift up my eyes to the hills- From whence comes my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2, Psalm 121:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Created For Good Works

Contributed by Perry Hancock on Sep 23, 2021

A sermon that challenges Christians to do the good works that God has created them for.

Created For Good Works Ephesians 2:8-10 Boudreaux and Fontenot were at the family reunion. Boudreaux asked Fontenot, “When is the last time you asked yourself, ‘Why am I here?’” Fontenot said, “What you talking about?” Boudreaux said, “You got to figure dis out. It’s a philosophical, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Thou Art The Christ

Contributed by Marvin P. Hoogland on Aug 9, 2021

The deity of Christ has been often challenged, but is at the foundation of the Christian's confession

God and man? Can that be true? The man, Jesus, is God? Yes! This is the confession of the Christian Church. Jesus Christ is truly God and truly man in one person. The Church confesses that “Our only comfort in life and death” is not found simply in God. God the Almighty, the Omnipotent, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16

Pleasing God Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jul 26, 2023

Our challenge is to be about reconciling people to God like Jesus and with this God is well pleased.

JUST JESUS: CHAPTER BY CHAPTER THRU LUKE PLEASING GOD LUKE 3:21-22 #JustJesus INTRODUCTION… What pleases me? (p) Because of one of the words in today’s passage in Luke 3, I was thinking about the things in life that “please” me. What are those things that give me satisfaction or a sense of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:21-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Persevering Through Trials Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 5, 2019

Trials that test us will toughen our faith if we don’t allow temptations to trip us up. Trials from without and temptations from within are no match for the Christian who stands in truth from above.

Persevering Through Trials February 2-3, 2019 James 1:1-18 Rev. Brian Bill A man who filed an insurance claim was asked for additional information from the company. Here’s his response. I am a bricklayer by trade. On the date of the accident I was working alone on the roof of a new six-story ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18, Genesis 3:12-13, Job 1:22, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Foolishness, Faithfulness, And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Feb 20, 2006

Foolishness, Faithfulness, and Forgiveness

Foolishness, Faithfulness, and Forgiveness Genesis 20:1-18 Introduction The New Year brought new challenges for many. Many have decided to read through the Bible this year. I have loved to hear the different comments from people about the experience of their new challenge. The most memorable ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 13, 2002

David gives us 12 positive commands to address the universal problem of why evil people prosper.

Larry Brincefield, larkayb@earthlink.net November 13, 2002 Title: Great Is Thy Faithfulness Text: Psalm 37:1-11, 25 Introduction One of the great struggles for Christians down through history is, "why do bad people prosper, and Christians seem to struggle?" That question has weighed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-11, Psalm 37:25

Denomination: Nazarene

Faith A Step Into The Water

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 11, 2005

Faith must be acted on in order to be effective.

"Faith: Step Into the Water" Josh. 3:13-16 13 And as soon as the priests who carry the ark of the LORD--the Lord of all the earth--set foot in the Jordan, its waters flowing downstream will be cut off and stand up in a heap." 14 So when the people broke camp to cross the Jordan, the priests ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Unfailing Faithfulness

Contributed by William Wyne on Mar 15, 2005

The sermon seeks to illustrate the steadfastness of a God who is faithful.

The Marine Corps has an interesting motto, Semper Fidelis, the short is Semper Fi. Perhaps you have seen that on windows or bumpers of cars. Semper Fidelis are two Latin words that mean, “Always Faithful”. It is really the code of conduct and character of the gallant soldiers of the Corps. It ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Chasing After The Faith Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Jun 22, 2009

A cry to continue to chase after the faith

Title: The supremacy of Christ Text: Colossians 1:15-23 Introduction "He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God