Sermons on Faith Driven:

Faith, A Living Hope

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Apr 15, 2020

Facing a world in crisis

Message/Devotion April 19, 2020 1 Peter 1:3-9 Faith, A Living Hope Where is your hope in times of dire circumstances? We are trying to hold onto that hope as we struggle to be faithful and obedient to God and obey the laws and instructions of legal authorities governing our society. If there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9, 2 Corinthians 5:6-7, Hebrews 12:2, Romans 10:17, James 1:3, Psalm 30:5, Hebrews 11:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Way Of Joy - Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Thomas Bartlett on Apr 17, 2020

If there’s one thing that plagues Americans it’s anxiety. We worry about so many things. We worry about things that the rest of the world aren’t even aware of. Have you heard the term, “first world problems”?

OUTLINE The Way of Joy Philippians Chapter 1 Steele Creek Church, Eastfield – Dr. Tom Bartlett March 1, 2020 Biblical joy: a deep sense of satisfaction, given by the Holy Spirit that settles the heart and mind because of what God has promised. Biblical faith: understanding what God has said and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-30, Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Other

Faith, Salvation, And Suffering Series

Contributed by Roberta Karchner on Apr 18, 2020

Paul's letter to 1 Peter has words for us in our time today. Today, we hit Faith, Suffering, and Salvation

Our scripture today comes from 1 Peter, I am reading 1 Peter 1: 3-9 (International Children’s Bible) 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God has great mercy, and because of his mercy he gave us a new life. He gave us a living hope because Jesus Christ rose from death. 4 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living In The Faith Dimension Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

The mountaintop is sweet because we commune with Jesus! But when you return to the valley, you will be ambushed by people who have all kinds of needs. That's why we should to always be a church built in the valley, not on the mountain.

INTRODUCTION Are you living in the faith dimension? We basically live in a three dimensional world. There are three dimensions to time: past, present and future. In terms of space, there is height, width, and depth. For many years, television and movies were shown in 2-D. But because of filming ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-32

Denomination: Baptist

Figs, Faith And Forgiveness Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 28, 2018

The solution to any problem in your life is simply this: Have faith in God. The answer to any need in your life is: Have faith in God.

INTRODUCTION People tend to remember short pithy slogans. If you’ve heard these, fill in the last word: “A miss is as good as a mile.” Or “A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.” Or “Absence makes the heart grow fonder.” Or “Don’t put all your eggs in the same basket.” Those are so short and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-14, Mark 11:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In A Covenant Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 18, 2018

A Covenant of Faith and a man named Abraham. Romans 4:3, “Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith.”

Our theme this year is Hope Found Here, and this month we are considering the Hope of the Covenant. Our faith is based on an everlasting, unchangeable covenant with God. Our salvation is not based on us being ‘good enough’, or ticking the right boxes, or trying to ‘be better’ or ‘doing good ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7, Hebrews 8:6-13, Romans 9:19-26, Zechariah 13:7-9, Zechariah 8:1-8, Hosea 2:16-23, Hosea 1:6-11, Ezekiel 37:11-28, Ezekiel 36:22-32, Ezekiel 34:11-30, Ezekiel 14:1-11, Ezekiel 11:14-21, Jeremiah 32:36-42, Hebrews 11:8-12, Jeremiah 31:31-34, Jeremiah 30:8-22, Jeremiah 24:1-7, Jeremiah 11:1-5, Jeremiah 7:21-26, 2 Samuel 7:4-16, Ruth 1:15-16, Leviticus 26:40-45, Exodus 29:42-46, Exodus 6:1-8, Genesis 17:1-8, Genesis 15:18-21, Genesis 15:1-8, Romans 4:18-25, Romans 4:13-16, Jeremiah 31:1-3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith That Steps Out

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 20, 2018

A look at Joseph of Arimathea and his decision after the death of Jesus to go public with his faith. What holds us back from being public with our faith?

- Who is Joseph? - Joseph of Arimathea is the main person we’re going to look at here. The gospel of John tells us that Nicodemus accompanied him, but we’re going to focus on Joseph. Some details about him: a. He was a prominent member of the Sanhedrin, the Jewish ruling council (Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

Faith, Hope And Love Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 23, 2019

Authentic faith produces good things. This message is the first in a series on 1 & 2 Thessalonians. Thanks to Pastor Derrick Tuper for his thoughts that contributed to this message (see notation in text)

Paul couldn’t stand it any longer. He had to know how the church in Thessalonica was doing. After all, he had poured himself into that congregation and sacrificed deeply to teach its members the gospel. But now Satan was attacking it with persecution, doubt, and trial. Were the believers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Increase Our Faith

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Jul 8, 2019

Whether it’s deep-rooted habits in your life that refuses to move, whether is mountain-like problems that your facing that you cannot move or you are having a challenge so great like planting something where there is no soil, God says, your faith is enough to solve those problems.

There are several kinds of prayers that we find in the Bible. Long prayers, short prayers. three-word This afternoon I want to particularly turn your attention to one prayer that the disciples made. The prayer has profound significance. The prayer and the answer to that prayer probably impacted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5, Matthew 17:19, Matthew 17:20, Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 11:6, James 2:14-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Five Foundations Of Faith Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 20, 2019

Jesus is the only way we have access to the mercy and grace of God…which gives us confidence in our salvation. Here are Five Foundations of Firm Faith...

FIVE FOUNDATIONS OF FIRM FAITH Hebrews 4:14-5:10 Introduction The Law of Moses decreed that a High Priest preside over worship, both in the tabernacle and in the temple. Aaron was the first High Priest, and all members of Israel’s priesthood were required to be descended from him. (Aaronic ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moses' Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 22, 2019

Moses took courageous actions in faith including going against the Mighty Pharaoh of Egypt!

Thinking of our loss of Evie Morris Gutzmer, my 27 year old recently married niece, I actually thought of not coming to church today. But in spite of our pain, God is always worthy of worship! Nothing is impossible with our God! God could have healed Evie’s body last Tuesday night; but God loved ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-28, Exodus 2:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith Of Groups And A Woman Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 29, 2019

Not only as individuals but also groups and male or female, we all must know how to live by faith.

Let’s continue to worship our God by hearing again His teachings for us in Hebrews 11…. We noted in previous messages that all Believers of God are to live by faith; and this biblical faith is defined as being certain of what God said and take action on it! God does not call us to blind faith. God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:29-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Principles For A Living Faith

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 3, 2019

Hebrews 11 has a long list of great men and women of faith. What can we learn from them for our own living faith today?

PRINCIPLES OF LIVING FAITH FROM HEBREWS 11 Introduction Hebrews 11 is one of the most familiar passages in our New Testaments. It begins with a definition of faith, offers amazing examples of faith, and ends with a call for us to have faith-based upon what we know from God. Lightfoot: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abiding In Love And Faith

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 18, 2019

As believers, we are called to love our neighbor as ourselves. We are also expected to stand boldly upon the Word regarding the faith. This requires a delicate balance that is only possible through a close relationship with Christ.

Abiding in Love and Faith 2 John 5-8 As we begin our study today, it is important to remember the context of John’s second epistle. The Gospel was being shared throughout the world and people were responding to the Lord as they heard and received the Gospel. Much of the appeal for the Gospel could ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Running The Race Of Faith

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Apr 25, 2019

How is your race of Christian faith going? Tired? Seemingly endless hurdles? Great? Easy? Jesus takes us off the spiritual treadmill and hands us the prize of heaven! Run as one who has already won!

Are you familiar with these decals or stickers? (26.2 or 13.1) You might see them on the back of a car or truck. They are the distances for a marathon (26.2 miles) and half marathon (13.1 miles). People might put them on their vehicle as an indication that they have run a marathon or half ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran