Sermons on Faith Doubts:

Faith & Future

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 8, 2006

1. Our faith in the future is built on God’s faithfulness in the past. 2. Our faith determines our Future. 3. We need to build an altar of faith for future generations.

An old Chinese proverb says, “May you live in interesting times.” That has certainly been the case for the world this past year. Mark Bowden, editor of The Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, offered this observation about the year we have just come through: “The world was wracked with pain in 2005, ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Living By Faith

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Apr 13, 2005

This sermon is to inspire us to "live by faith" despite what happens in our life and the world around us.

Max Lucado tells a story in his recent book "Come Thirsty" that is so humerous, but has me a little worried about Max. In it, he has a conversation with a fly... (read it)...   So then why is it, that we try to fly the thing ourselves?; fix it without relying upon the power of God?; Or worse yet, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

The Test Of Faith Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

We will all one day face the most difficult challenge of our lives as we face the test of faith.

Heroes of Faith: Abraham The Test of Faith Genesis 12:1-14 Introduction We want to close this series of sermons on the life of Abraham with the most famous story arising from his life—that of the sacrifice of his son, Isaac. I need to remind you that Abraham had been promised a son through ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Blind Faith!

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 5, 2006

Faith in God isn’t foolish, but faith in God is grounded in the steadfastness of His word and, what Jesus did while on this earth.

Blind Faith Text: Matthew 9 27-31 Blind faith isn’t assuming something far fetched, nor is it placing a fleece before God before you ever take action. Blind faith simply believes Jesus and God’s word and then acts on it! Blind faith is trusting without feeling or seeing; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Faith? Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Mar 13, 2006

A look at Hebrews definition of faith

We’re looking at Hebrews 11. How can we be God’s incredibles? Those who received this letter were finding things tough and were tempted to give up. Hebrews 11 is meant to encourage them to go forward in faith. To keep on believing and make a difference for God. To realise as verse 2 says – that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Desperate Faith

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 11, 2007

The desperate days do come. But, in those desperate awful days of no relief comes the experience of trusting God … even unto death.

The first time I had a pastor search committee come to consider me for their church, I went to my pastor for advice. I told him I two sermons. One was better than the other. I asked if I should preach the best sermon first or save it for when the church called me to preach for their ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

Always Faithful

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 16, 2007

In this sermon you will find encouragement and motivation to remain faithful to Jesus Christ.

Over the past few weeks I have highlighted several overarching qualities that I see in the people of our church. These are not a source of arrogance. This does not mean we are superior to any other church. We celebrate these qualities because God has assembled a group of people who share similar ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Necessity Of Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Mar 5, 2008

Joy is the result of Faithfully Following Jesus Christ. Psalm 5:11 “Let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.”

By Pastor Kevin Burden ~ Carter Creek Baptist ~ For Sunday AM, February 24, 2008 Philippians 1:27-30 “Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Faith For The Race

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007

Faith is wonderful to talk about, but sometimes we just can’t seem to believe the promises of God that are given to us.

Faith for the Race Hebrews 12:1-2 The life of a Christian can be described in one of four ways: 1 a journey, 2 a battle, 3 a pilgrimage, 4 a race. Select your own metaphor, but the necessity to finish is always the same. 1 For if life is a journey, it must be completed. 2 If life is a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Faith And Risk Series

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006

Building God’s Church through Faith(Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

Have you heard the one about the rabbi, the priest, and the minister? The minister was new to town, so the rabbi and priest decided to take him out fishing so that they could get to know him. The had just gotten to the fishing spot not far from shore when they realized that they had forgotten to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Promise For The Faithful

Contributed by Fred Smith on Jul 13, 2007

A look at the key verse of Obadiah

But on Mount Zion will be deliverance; it will be holy, and the house of Jacob will possess its inheritance.--Obadiah 17 A PROMISE FOR THE FAITHFUL The name for this book, in Hebrew, is hydbu, which means, “Servant of Yahweh.” It’s Greek title is OBDIOU, which is a transliteration of the Hebrew ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Living By Faith

Contributed by Maurice Woodard Iii on Jun 30, 2006

True faith comes by hearing the Word of God, and without it, it’s impossible to please God. We are save by Grace thru faith plus nothing, and it is this faith that allows us to recognizing our own inability and the Lord’s ability.

SERMON by Dr. M. Marshall Woodard III Living By Faith Romans 1:17 Text "The just shall live by faith" True faith comes by hearing the Word of God, and without it, it’s impossible to please God. We are save by Grace thru faith plus nothing, and it is this faith that allows us to recognizing our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful But Frustrated

Contributed by Elder Tye Cowans on Jul 20, 2006

When you are faithful but frustrated

In every believers… life a period of frustration will come…if you haven’t experienced it….yet... just keep on living…… For the time will come …….when you will feel…… as though …..all you do.…and all you try to do…. Don’t amount to a hill of beans…...You may feel…. that there isn’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith On Trial

Contributed by David King on Sep 7, 2006

No matter the vagaries of life, no matter the turn of events, we have an anchor which holds our soul in life and ensures our stability."The Lord is our Refuge and Strength". Ps. 46:1

For believers, faith is the way of life. “The just shall live by faith” Rom. 1: 7. However whatever has to do with life has to be tested. Man designed and built a flying machine, but he would not entrust it with human life until each component has been tested. No drug is administered to any ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Faith?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 22, 2007

1. Faith is born from doubt. 2. Faith brings a reward.

A recent headline in the Sacramento Bee read: “Ignorance of the Good Book Reaches Biblical Proportions.” You can say that pun again! The other day I read about a chain of supermarkets in the U.K. which decided to lecture shoppers about Easter. In a press release sent to the London Times ...read more

Denomination: Methodist