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Real Faith Faith Under Fire

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Mar 3, 2026

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James assumes something about the Christian life that modern Christianity often avoids: Faith will be tested. The question is not, “Will you go through fire?” The question is, “Will your faith survive it?”

2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-18

Denomination: Other

Strengthen Your Faith

Contributed by Robert Travis on Jul 19, 2001

based on 41 ratings

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Faith is simply taking God at His word.

STRENGTHEN YOUR FAITH SCRIPTURE READING: II TIMOTHY 1:13-18 “Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us. This thou knowest, that all they which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Now Faith Is.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 1, 2022

based on 2 ratings

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The substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

NOW FAITH IS. Hebrews 11:1-3, Hebrews 11:8-16. This chapter follows on from the quotation of Habakkuk 2:4 in Hebrews 10:38a: ‘the just shall live by faith’ (see also Romans 1:17; Galatians 3:11). “Now faith is,” continues Hebrews 11:1. The first thing that we learn about faith is that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3, Hebrews 11:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The First Murder Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Oct 7, 2008

based on 1 rating

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Are you a Cain or an Abel?! Signs of hope amidst the story of the progressive decline of the human race...

Introduction We live in a time that some have called ‘the season of the knife’. Twenty seven London teenagers have been murdered this year so far. Many families all over this region today are heartbroken. To them the Cain and Abel story would be too hard to hear. They would perhaps be too sensitive ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Will Faith Do?

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Feb 21, 2005

based on 19 ratings

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This is a message that shows us three things that having faith in God will do.

What Will Faith Do? Hebrews 11:1; I Samuel 17:12-51 I. Faith Will Reject Discouraging Words (v. 26-37) A. God Sized Faith Will Overcome Negative Attitudes 1. People of faith will see past the problem (v. 26) 2. People of faith will often be misunderstood (v. 28) 3. People of faith will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:12-51

Denomination: Baptist

Staying Strong In Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 9, 2023

based on 2 ratings

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It's a common misconception that the leaders of a congregation are always the ones with the strongest faith. This isn't necessarily true. This sermon is a lesson for the faithful, encouraging them to remain steadfast in their beliefs.

Many people believe that the leaders of a congregation are the ones with the strongest faith. However, this is not always the case. In reality, there are times when those in leadership positions may actually have weak faith. This is a lesson for all believers to acknowledge their own faith ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Topics: Faith, Leadership

Got Faith?

Contributed by Jack Valentino on Aug 4, 2004

based on 6 ratings

| 3,997 views

The sermon deals with how God won four battles through for distinctly different men with four different levels of faith, and experience with God.

Got Faith? The four battles Your degree of faith (How Hot) is measured by your emotions, feelings, and Actions! The level of your faith (How solid) is based on your experience with God! If the mountain you are facing is too big, maybe it’s God who put it there. Judges 6:11, 12, 14, 15, 16, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Characteristic Of Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 11, 2004

based on 36 ratings

| 24,868 views

Faithfulness is not optional in our relationship with God, but is an integral part of our relationship with Him as it is with a marriage.

Developing Christian Character The Characteristic of “FAITHFULNESS” We have been talking about developing Christian character. We have said that character is what we portray to the world. It’s not what we do in church, but what we do when no-one else is around. The fruit of the spirit are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-15

Denomination: Apostolic

Faith And The Furnace

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 20, 2004

based on 17 ratings

| 5,032 views

This account, recorded in Daniel, is one of the great Christian “bed time” stories we enjoy telling our kids. This familiarity with the account is both a positive and a negative. Positive in the sense that it is good to get down the biblical stories whi

Faith and The Furnace God’s Protection in times of Difficult Choice Daniel 3 INTRODUCTION: This account, recorded in Daniel, is one of the great Christian “bed time” stories we enjoy telling our kids. This familiarity with the account is both a positive and a negative. Positive in the sense that ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful Attendance Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Aug 22, 2004

based on 27 ratings

| 4,176 views

What is your response to the cross? Are you faithful in attending worship?

Understanding God’s Will My Response to the Cross: Faithful Attendance Hebrews 10:19¡X25 Introduction The Musk Ox seems to have more sense than God’s family at times. When faced with danger the musk oxen form a circle with their heads and horns outward and their young and weak in the center. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Confessions Of Faith

Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Aug 23, 2004

based on 58 ratings

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We must confess with our voices that we have what we are believing for. This is a public acknowledgement of our faith, and lets everyone know what we are believing and where we stand. We must make sure that what we say matches what we are believing for.

Confessions: public validations of your faith or public rejections of your faith *A word spoken is as an arrow let fly! *Prov 25:11 “Like apples of gold in settings of silver Is a word spoken in right circumstances” I. Words are important. Prov 18:21 “Death and Life are in the power of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith For The Distance Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 26, 2004

based on 5 ratings

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Faith in the resurrection reality of Jesus Christ produces perseverance for the journey and hope for the future.

Holy Spirit Series 2000 Life in the Spirit: Faith For The Distance 1 Corinthians 15:58 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Life is a marathon, not a sprint, so the saying goes. The same is true of the Christian faith. Finishing well, not just starting ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Righteous By Faith Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jun 4, 2004

based on 24 ratings

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What shall we say then, is it by works or by faith in Jesus?

Righteous by Faith RO 4:1 What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, discovered in this matter? 2 If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about--but not before God. 3 What does the Scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Faith?

Contributed by David Richardson on Jul 11, 2005

based on 4 ratings

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Faith in God and the finished work of Jesus on the cross brings the Spirit of God, Who brings the Love of God, which brings the Hope of God...

Title: Why Faith? Scripture: Romans 4:1-8 4:1 What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, discovered in this matter? 2 If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about--but not before God. 3 What does the Scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Fortified Faith

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jul 13, 2005

based on 47 ratings

| 14,616 views

Your relationship with God determines your Faith In God.

Fortified Faith!!! Romans 5:1-11 Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in our hope of sharing the glory of God. More than that, we rejoice in our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

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