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  • Lessons In Faith

    Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 9, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 2,603 views

    We all have much to learn about the faith relationship that the Lord has for us. We often try to learn about faith through trial and error. Instead of directly from the Word of God.

    Opening: We all have much to learn about the faith relationship that the Lord has for us. We often try to learn about faith through trial and error. Instead of directly from the Word of God. Texts: 1. Matthew 8:5 thru 13 – the centurion’s servant · what kind of man was the ...read more

  • Faith Is A Verb

    Contributed by Eric Ledermann on Jul 23, 2002
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,755 views

    Faith is not something we hold on to, it is not something that lays on a table and does not move but only for display. Faith is active--it is what causes us to act. If a person is not acting on upon his/her faith, then that person has no faith. Let us e

    I. Recap A. Verses prior: Jesus on his way to Jairus’s house (a synagogue leader…big guy in charge). B. Slowed by a large crowd, pressing against him, wanting to touch him, grabbing his clothes. C. One woman comes, presses her way through the crowd only to touch his outer garment…a large piece of ...read more

  • Living By Faith?

    Contributed by Joe Harding on Aug 5, 2002
    based on 14 ratings
     | 10,419 views

    As God’s people, we must not live by circumstance or sight, we must live by faith!

    LIVING BY FAITH? HABAKKUK 1:1-4; 2:1-4 SUNDAY PM SERVICE AUGUST 4, 2002 INTRODUCTION: Somerset, Pa. – Rescue workers pulled nine miners from the watery, 240-foot-deep shaft where they had been trapped for three days, a jubilant reward for an effort that had been fraught with one gut-wrenching ...read more

  • Faith Factor

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Aug 7, 2002
    based on 270 ratings
     | 23,503 views

    The Church is in desperate need to have her members learn to walk by faith. This message presents several factors that result in a faith walk.

    FAITH FACTORS Mark 2:1-12 “A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. [2] So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. [3] Some men came, bringing to him a paralytic, carried by four of ...read more

  • The Faith Of The Doubter

    Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002
    based on 98 ratings
     | 8,657 views

    We know Thomas as "the Doubter," but he had great faith.

    Introduction: When I watch movies, I find myself asking, "Is that a good guy or a bad guy?" You see, Hollywood generally portrays its characters as either good guys or bad guys, and you have to understand which character is which if you’re going to understand the story line. The good guys ...read more

  • The Reward Of Faithfulness

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 12, 2002
    based on 119 ratings
     | 19,824 views

    The parable of the talents has more importance than we often understand. We used this sermon as a way of introducing gift centered ministries.

    OPEN: We use numbers all the time without knowing their significance or their meaning. For example: How many feet in a mile (5280 feet). Do you know why? The term mile come from the Latin word "mille" - meaning 1000. To the Romans it was the distance a soldier could cover in 1000 paces - about ...read more

  • Examples In The Faith

    Contributed by Jason Fletcher on Aug 19, 2002
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,775 views

    Timothy and Epaphroditus, examples of faith.

    Introduction: Who do you want to be like when you grow up. I wanted to be like superman. 1. He was strong – practically invincible (except for a green rock), I wasn’t strong. 2. He could fly – I had to walk—ride my bigwheel 2:4 – “Do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but ...read more

  • The Progress Of Faith

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002
    based on 57 ratings
     | 5,309 views

    Jesus teaches us how to live with a progressing and growing faith

    The Progress of Faith John 4:46-53 March 3, 2002 Introduction John Q. Archibald (DENZEL WASHINGTON), his wife Denise (KIMBERLY ELISE) and their young son Mike (DANIEL E. SMITH) lead a relatively happy life despite their various financial problems that stem from John’s hours being cut back at the ...read more

  • The Faith Of One...

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,036 views

    A faithful response to God’s call on our lives

    The Faith of One… Gen 12:1-5 Introduction: I. God’s Call A. God chose Abram, not the other way around. 1. God called Abram away from his entire security system. 2. He called Abram from among idolators B. He called Abram to a place he had never seen. 1. God’s call could have allowed Abram to stay ...read more

  • What Is Faith?

    Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,867 views

    A sermon that explains what faith is for the believer, and what it can be for the seeker.

    What is Faith? Heb. 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Rom. 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Col. 1:4 Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the ...read more

  • Fabulous Faith

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,328 views

    Titus 1:1

    FABULOUS FAITH Titus 1:1 It was a while back that I had mentioned to you that while I was trying on pants in Wal-Mart that I got excited because the pants I was trying on seemed to fit me so well. Only to have my bubble burst when I noticed that I had grabbed the next size up from what I ...read more

  • The Shield Of Faith

    Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 56 ratings
     | 14,337 views

    Spiritual warfare is always continuing around us. Weather you want to fight or not you are in inlisted in the war. All believers in Jesus are either continually under attacked or conquered by our spiritual enemy.

    The Shield of Faith Eph 6:16… above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to Eph 4:27-28 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. NIV 2 Sam 22:36 36 You give me your shield of victory; you stoop down to make me great. As we grow together through the ministries of Open ...read more

  • Walking In Faith

    Contributed by John Knight on Jul 16, 2003
    based on 304 ratings
     | 51,508 views

    What walking by faith really looks like.

    Walking In Faith April 7, 2002 Hebrews 11:1-2 "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the men of old received divine approval." (Hebrews 11:1-2, RSV) [The main points and the majority of the intro and body come from Rick Warren. The ...read more

  • The Response Of Faith

    Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jul 18, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 7,198 views

    This passage shows us the response of faith Joshua made after his promotion, and his obedience to God in going into the promised land. Thus today, let us look at two responses of Joshua and the people.

    ‘THE REPONSE OF FAITH’ JOSHUA 1:10-18 George was 28 years old, single, and still living with his parents. One Sunday morning, George told his mother he wasn’t going to church. "First," he said, "I’m tired. Second, the people there don’t like me. And third, the sermons are dull." But George’s ...read more

  • The Work Of Faith

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 244 ratings
     | 28,849 views

    A sermon for the 8th Sunday after Pentecost Year B Proper 13 Jesus is the Bread of Life

    8th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 13 John 6:24-35 The Work of Faith   24 So when the people saw that Jesus was not there, nor his disciples, they themselves got into the boats and went to Capernaum, seeking Jesus. 25 When they found him on the other side of the sea, they said to him, "Rabbi, ...read more