Sermons on Faith Exercised Through Jesus:

Faith And Peace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023

Explores finding divine peace through fostering faith in God, understanding Jesus's role as the Prince of Peace, and recognizing the fulfillment of prophecy.

Friends, as we gather here today, we find ourselves in the midst of a world that often feels chaotic and turbulent, a world that can leave us yearning for a sense of peace and stability. It's in these moments of yearning that we are reminded of the words of C.S. Lewis, who once said, "God cannot ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, John 14:27

Topics: Faith, Peace

Jesus Is Willing – Ru? Series

Contributed by John Bright on Apr 8, 2021

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

“Jesus is Willing – RU?” Luke 5:12-26 A sermon for 3/21/21 Pastor John Bright - Harmony & Swansonville UMC Luke 5 “12 And it happened when He was in a certain city, that behold, a man who was full of leprosy saw Jesus; and he fell on his face and implored Him, saying, “Lord, if You are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-26, John 5:18-20

Denomination: Methodist

Understanding Loneliness And Betrayal Through Jesus SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Sep 10, 2023

When we feel most betrayed, Jesus understands, for he experienced total abandonment. When we feel most alone, the truth and reality is that we are not.

Title: The Fourth Word from the Cross - Anguish At around three o'clock, Jesus cried out with a loud shout, "My God, My God, why have you forsaken me?" (Matthew 27:46, NIV). In this moment of darkness, Jesus experienced deep abandonment. Tonight, we reflect on the fourth word spoken by Jesus from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:46

Topics: Easter Resurrection

3 Faith In Action Series

Contributed by Steve Pearman on Oct 16, 2025

• In this story, faith is not abstract. It’s active, it’s determined, and it’s creative. • Today, we look at Four friends who’s faith literally goes through the roof!

Need: Blanket “Stretcher” Introduction – When Faith Gets Practical We often talk about faith. - I mean, we are a church! We might say things like, “Keep the faith,” or “I’ve got faith things will work out.” But what does faith actually look like in real life? Just like I say that Love is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

The Sound Of Faith Series

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Feb 5, 2009

Gideon and his 300 men won a great battle against the Midianite army, but it came because of the sound of faith. Regardless of the battle(s) we may be facing, when we exercise faith, God will respond.

Sounds in the Camp Series: The Sound of Faith Judges 7 “Jerub – Baal” = Let Baal contend – given to him by his father when he destroyed the altar of Baal. “Gideon” = Hewer or one who cuts down n Gideon had shown himself to be zealous for the things of Jehovah. Gideon had shown himself to be a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Letdown Sunday Through The Eyes Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 8, 2018

This is the 3rd sermon in the "Through The Eyes Of Jesus" series.

Series: Through The Eyes Of Jesus [#3] LETDOWN SUNDAY THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS John 20:24-31 Introduction: While I am not trying to anger anyone, the week after Easter is handled like it’s a letdown. There is so much hype around Easter that after it is over, it seems like most people don’t ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

Jubilate Sunday Through The Eyes Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 26, 2018

This is the 4th sermon in the Easter Season series, "Through The Eyes Of Jesus".

Series: Through The Eyes Of Jesus [#4] JUBILATE SUNDAY THROUGH THE EYES OF JESUS John 21:1-14 Introduction: For denominations that use liturgy each week, the 3rd Sunday of Easter is called Jubilate Sunday. As we look at our text this morning, the disciples were not jubilate. Jubilate means to ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Jesus Through The Eyes Of David Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 19, 2023

Are we living in a way that represents His glory and His suffering for others to see and be encouraged by? Or, are we living in a way that detracts from what Jesus has done - so much so that we cannot be effective witnesses for His grace and love?

Alpha and Omega, Part 23 Seeing Jesus through the eyes of David Psalm 22:1-31 Introduction - Last week wrapped up part 1 of our Alpha and Omega series -- CHALL: Do we live with the knowledge that God knows what He’s doing? -- From creation to this moment, God has been preparing us for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trust In Jesus Through Hell And Back

Contributed by Joel Pankow on May 11, 2023

Peter shows how Jesus descended into hell and what it means for us as baptized children of God.

5.14.23 1 Peter 3:18–22 (EHV) 18 He was put to death in flesh but was made alive in spirit, 19 in which he also went and made an announcement to the spirits in prison. 20 These spirits disobeyed long ago, when God’s patience was waiting in the days of Noah while the ark was being built. In this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Walking Through Life With Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 10, 2024

We have to... 1. Learn the truth about the Lord (vs. 17-21). 2. Change our spiritual clothes (vs. 22-28). 3. Receive God's renewal in our lives (vs. 23).

Walking through Life with Jesus Christ Ephesians 4:17-28 Sermon by Rick Crandall Series: The Book of Ephesians (Prepared May 10, 2024) BACKGROUND: *Remember that the Apostle Paul was a prisoner in Rome when he wrote four letters. Three were sent to churches, and one was to a Christian friend. All ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-28

Denomination: Baptist

Where Jesus Went For Wisdom

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011

In another of the confrontations Jesus had with the religious leaders of His day, it is instructive to see where He went for His authority. He amazed the crowds with His responses, but we have the same basis for authority that He exercised.

Passage: Matthew 22:23-33 Intro: Christians have been portrayed down thru the years as “Bible-thumpers”. Il) there is an “I hate Bible- Thumpers” page on Facebook. 1. in many ways, it is a compliment. 2. means that we draw our authority, our wisdom, from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:23-33

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Christmas Through Jesus’ Eyes Series

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 4, 2012

Look now as we see Jesus before, during, and after Christmas.

Christmas through Their Eyes “Christmas through JESUS’ Eyes” Philippians 2:6-11 Introduction: When you think of the various Christian symbols for Christmas what usually comes to your mind? Perhaps it is a manger, shepherd, star, Wise Men, angels, etc. But probably the one you ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Letting Jesus Live Through Us Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 24, 2014

Jesus would love for us to be his servants, to do his will above our own, and to direct the steps of our lives. But we must allow him to do so by surrendering our lives to him.

Letting Jesus Live Through Us (Colossians 3:14-17) 1. It was a bad week for criminals, based on a couple of UPI stories: “A Texas fugitive who was wanted on bank fraud charges was captured in Denver after he plummeted 17 stories down a trash chute while trying to evade police.” 2. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Jesus Speaks Through The Bible Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Sep 29, 2010

Jesus is speaking to us today. Are we listening? This is the first in a series of messages explaining how Jesus communicates to us today.

For past 8 months now we’ve been studying the life of Jesus… (birth, death, one-on-one, relationship principles, things I wish never said…)… Some might say, “All that is fine and good…but where is Jesus today?” If He’s still alive…how can I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Hope Through Doubt Series

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Apr 11, 2019

There is hope, even when we suffer from doubt

April 10, 2019 - Lenten Service Hope Lutheran Church Rev. Mary Erickson Psalm 14; Mark 9:17-29 Hope through Doubt Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Mother Teresa was a giant in the faith. She dedicated her life to her mission in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:17-29

Denomination: Lutheran