Sermons on Faith Cost:

Lesson 2: Thanksgiving For Their Faith, Hope, And Love Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 21, 2018

Paul’s thanksgiving becomes unconventional because of his insertion of “God”: he is giving a genuine thanks to the one true God, not making a casual reference to whatever the gods were in Thessalonica, at the time.

4/8/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 2: THANKSGIVING FOR THEIR FAITH, HOPE, AND LOVE (1Th 1:2-4) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-4 (NIV) 2 We always thank God for all of you and continually mention you in our prayers. 3 We remember before our God and Father your work produced by faith, your labor prompted by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving What God Has Promised Part 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Oct 10, 2008

Faith is a requirement to receive God’s promises.

October 12, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Hebrews 11:1 Subject: Faith Title: Receiving What God has Promised - Part 2 A businessman was in a great deal of trouble. His business was failing, he had put everything he had into the business, he owed everybody it was so bad he was even contemplating ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Confirming Our Commitment

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Apr 6, 2018

A message delivered on Confirmation Sunday dealing with the challenge of our commitment, the cost of our commitment and the constancy of our commitment.

Confirmation Sunday. We do it every year around this time of year. One would think as often as we do it we would have a better understanding of what it is, but as a pastor, I often get the question, “What is confirmation?” The word confirmation literally means “with firm-ness.” Confirmation means ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: Methodist

It's Not All Sunshine And Rainbows PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Understand the cost of following Christ, the importance of prioritizing God's concerns over human ones, and the assurance of Christ's promises.

Good morning, family! Today we're diving into some of the meatier stuff in the Gospel of Matthew. We'll be looking at a passage that is as challenging as it is comforting, as it speaks to the cost of following Christ, Peter's unwillingness to suffer, and the trust we can have in Christ's promises. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Topics: Tough Choices

God Still Needs Heroes Of The Faith

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 6, 2003

What difference can one man’s life make in the kingdom of God?

" GOD STILL NEEDS HEROES " LUKE 10:30-37 WE CAN’T BE SURE OF TOO MANY THINGS IN THIS LIFE BUT I’D LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOU THE THINGS I HAVE ASSURANCE IN… 1. I AM ASSURED OF MY SALVATION IN CHRIST JESUS ROMANS 8:35-39 2. I AM ASSURED OF MY CALLING TO THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:30-37

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Shipwreck Your Faith

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

We must use caution as we sail our ships in this journey of life

"Don’t shipwreck your faith" 1 Timothy 1:18-19 "Nevertheless God’s solid foundation stands firm sealed with this inscription,’The Lord knows those who are his and everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness." ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Do By Faith?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 13, 2003

Faith, the foundation of obedience to God, has a rich history of dynamic characters. Today’s challenge is to hold on to the object and content of Christian faith.

Heroes of Faith: Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Rahab, Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets. Hebrews 11 is a sort of survey of Old Testament faith leaders. The names that receive the most attention are Abraham and Moses. The central ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40, Hebrews 10:19-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Increase Our Faith - Part One Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003

...a church will pray and pray for a miracle to take place and then when it happens…they don’t believe it.

INCREASE OUR FAITH Text: Luke 17:5 There is a legend of a small town in which there were no liquor stores or nightclubs. Eventually, however, a nightclub was built right on Main Street. One of the churches, in the area, was so disturbed that they conducted several all-night prayer meetings, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5, Acts 12:5-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith To Touch The Hem Of His Garment

Contributed by Darren Ethier on Apr 9, 2002

The gospel account of the woman who reached out and touched the hem of Jesus’ garment is a very moving one and contains an incredible lesson on faith.

FAITH TO TOUCH THE HEM OF HIS GARMENT Matthew 9:18-22 Matthew 9:18-22 (NIV) 18 While he was saying this, a ruler came and knelt before him and said, "My daughter has just died. But come and put your hand on her, and she will live." 19 Jesus got up and went with him, and so did his disciples. 20 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Beyond Reason? Two Part.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 23, 2002

We do a study on FAITH and REASON, two parts. Both parts here.

Faith Beyond Reason By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is Part #1 of Faith? Reason? I ponder, could everything hinge on FAITH? I ponder whose report are you believing? Why? We fail to realize that listening to words can bring life or they can bring death? I would like to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Numbers 13:30-33

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Two Faces Of Faith - The Cross And The Crown Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 29, 2002

Faith is marked by a paradox. Sometimes we appear to lose in order to win!

Two Faces of Faith - the Crown and the Cross Text: Hebrews 11: 13, 32-40; 12: 1-3 What an inspiration to faith we’ve found in this 11th chapter of Hebrews! It’s one of the great passages of the Bible, worthy of a commitment to study and meditation. I hope you that the Word has fired up ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Where Is Your Faith?—part I

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 10, 2002

Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. Jesus unveiled the location of His disciples’ faith. Christian faith is to have a specific focus, But where is that focus or rather.... Where does Christian faith take us?

WHERE IS YOUR FAITH-I?—Luke 8:22-25 Jesus unveiled the location of His disciples’ faith. Christian faith is to have a specific focus. Where does Christian faith take us? 1—Christian Faith takes us to THOSE IN NEED(:22) —Explanation:(:22) The Other Side :22—“Now it came about on one of those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Do I Have Great Faith?

Contributed by Jim Parisi on May 7, 2003

What is your definition of great faith? Of what does such faith consist? We can study what the Lord called great faith for the answer.

Do I Have Great Faith? Pastor Jim Parisi HHM May 4, 2003 (Mat 15:21-28 NKJV) Then Jesus went out from there and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon. {22} And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genuine Faith; Going God's Way

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 9, 2003

We say we have faith, but is it the kind of faith that trusts in the Lord for every part of our lives?

May 11, 2002 Mothers Day Morning Service Text: 2 Timothy 1:5; Proverbs 3:5-6 Subject: Divine Guidance Title: Genuine Faith, Going God’s Way Happy Mothers Day! Mothers are a gift from God. How many of you know that were it not for your mother, you wouldn’t be here today. Moms have a special ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"A Genuine Faith" Part 1

Contributed by Dave Martin on May 17, 2002

Often we have misconceptions in what the Bible says concerning various topics. We will sometimes plug our own ideas, thoughts or solution to our everyday situations and really mess things up. We have to align our lives with the Word of God.

“A Genuine Faith” Part 1of 2 2Peter 1:1-2 Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin May 19, 2002 Was that skit good or what? How well do we know the Bible? The older girls were Christians for 10 years yet ignorant when it comes to knowing the Word of God. Often we have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Bible Church