Sermons on Faith Defined:

Faith That Functions In Christ

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 3, 2011

In Acts 27, Paul shows us practically how to have faith in the midst of a crisis.

I want to talk about the faith that functions in a crisis and happens because of Christ. James Jeffries was an All-American at Baylor University, and he was the founder of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. One day he stood before the Fellowship of Christian Athletes annual meeting, not as the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Functions At A Walk

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jan 3, 2011

When we operate out of God's strength, we have a limitless supply of energy and strength for the journey of life.

Today, let's think about faith that functions at a walk. The Scripture is Isaiah 40, beginning in verse 28: READ Isaiah 40 is one of the most fantastic chapters in God's Word. Read Isaiah 40 every day for thirty days, and it will change your life. Isaiah has almost been singing what it means in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:28-31

Denomination: Baptist

Witnessing Your Faith

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Jan 17, 2011

A sermon to encourage people to witness your faith.

3rd Sunday of Epiphany 11 Witnessing your faith. Matthew 4: 12-23 This morning I want to speak with you about something that all of us know as Christians that we are supposed to be doing, yet few of us, due to fear, ignorance, busyness, and other excuses and distractions, are actively involved ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Anglican

Lord Is Faithful Were Not

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 26, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Our knowledge of the Holy One and wisdom can't save us from being faithless and unfaithful, it's only the LORD GOD who is faithful. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believer III. OBJECTIVES: To show there's only One Faithful, that is GOD

I. EXORDIUM: Our knowledge of the Holy One and wisdom can't save us from being faithless and unfaithful, it's only the LORD GOD who is faithful. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believer III. OBJECTIVES: To show there's only One Faithful, that is GOD, thru the LORD JESUS CHRIST. IV. TEXT: 1 Kings 2:4 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Are Those With Faith

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 1, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you of faith or of five senses? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to live a lifestyle of faith IV. TEXT: John 20:29 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Then Jesus told him,

I. EXORDIUM: Are you of faith or of five senses? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to live a lifestyle of faith IV. TEXT: John 20:29 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Then Jesus told him, “You believe because you have seen me. Blessed are ...read more

Scripture: John 20:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Increase Our Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 1, 2013

Our constant prayer request should be like the first disciples, “Lord, increase my faith!”

Please open your Bibles to Luke 17…. Look at v5 with me….. We will investigate what this means this morning through the Words of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. As we will note, it is good to increase one’s faith. Actually for a Believer of Christ, it is a must to increase faith. And so, as a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faithfulness Based On Man

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 3, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you faithful? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show we have a better role model who's inside of us, and we depend on CHRIST's Faithfulness not on ours. IV. TEXT: 1 Kings 9:4 (New Living Translation

I. EXORDIUM: Are you faithful? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show we have a better role model who's inside of us, and we depend on CHRIST's Faithfulness not on ours. IV. TEXT: 1 Kings 9:4 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “As for you, if you will follow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 9:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Looks To The Faithful

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jan 16, 2013

When society contains people of opposing beliefs and lifestyles, it’s easy to get confused and start thinking that tolerance is the same as approval.

Pastor Allan Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 6 January 2012 Judges 2:11,4:1, 6:1, 8:33, 13:1; 1 Cor. 1:27-29 God looks to the faithful Read the headlines: Family feud leaves 69 brothers dead! Powerful Government leader caught in “love Nest.” Gang rape leads to victim’s ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Hold On To Your Faith

Contributed by James Lowe on Apr 5, 2013

Keeping and holding on to your faith in God

Hold on to your faith 1Co 16:13 ¶ Watch ye, stand fast in the faith, quit you like men, be strong. 2Th 2:15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle. This message has been going over and over in my head the last few ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Fruit Of Faith Is Joy

Contributed by William Baeta on Apr 6, 2013

“Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” John 20:29.

Theme: The fruit of faith is Joy Text: Acts 5:27-32; Rev. 1:4-8; Jn. 20:19-31 Man has a deep desire for certainty and he will go to great lengths just to be certain. For many people the only things that are certain in life are death and taxes. For the Christian, however, there are many certainties ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, Acts 2:22-32, 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love And Faithfulness Of God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 8, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Worship GOD II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To display GOD's Love and GOD's Faithfulness IV. TEXT: Psalms 89:2 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Your unfailing love will last forever. Your faith

I. EXORDIUM: Worship GOD II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To display GOD's Love and GOD's Faithfulness IV. TEXT: Psalms 89:2 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Your unfailing love will last forever. Your faithfulness is as enduring as the heavens. V. THESIS: To ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Faithful's Fainting Fits

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 8, 2013

A sermon dealing with discouragment in the work of God.

“The Faithful’s Fainting Fits” Judges 8:4 ********** Judges 8:4 And Gideon came to Jordan, and passed over, he, and the three hundred men that were with him, faint, yet pursuing them. One of the hazards of being in the Lord’s work is that of becoming weary in the work. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:4

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Of A Foreign Woman

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 22, 2013

Bitter Beginnings, Kindness Shown, Redeemer Found, Unexpected Endings

THE FAITH OF A FOREIGN WOMAN CHAPTER 9, “THE STORY” RUTH 1-4 INTRODUCTION We are studying the Bible this year from the beginning to the end. We are watching as God enfolds His Story for us to see. We are seeing how God weaves together lives, purpose, sin, attitudes, mistakes, humble ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Characteristics Of Faithful Ministry Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 30, 2013

WE ALL HAVE HEARD AT ONE TIME OR ANOTHER THAT WE SHOULD BE INVOLVED IN SOME TYPE OF MINISTRY FOR CHRIST. AFTER ALL WE HAVE BEEN SAVED BY THE BLOOD OF CHRIST, CALLED TO SERVE THE RISEN CHRIST, AND LOOK FORWARD TO THE CROWNS OF HAVING FAITHFULLY SERVED THE

THE CHARACTERISTICS OF FAITHFUL MINISTRY Acts 14:1-7 At Iconium Paul and Barnabas went as usual into the Jewish synagogue. There they spoke so effectively that a great number of Jews and Gentiles believed. 2 But the Jews who refused to believe stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Fulfilling Faith Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 3, 2013

We can enjoy an exciting fulfilling faith if we are willing to make the investment.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Expectations. Life is full of them. • We have expectations for what school would be like, then college, then work, marriage, and eventually retirement! • The thing about expectations is sometimes expectations are met, sometimes they are exceeded ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ