Sermons on Faith Expansion:

Live By Faith? Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2010

The purpose for this message is to show us the need to live by faith and encourage us to start today.

WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOING ON? A SERIES FROM HABAKKUK Live By Faith? Habakkuk 1:12-2:4 INTRODUCTION: A. Let me summarize (quickly) last weeks message: 1. Habakkuk was asking God why He did not do something about all the ungodliness in the land of Judah - He just could not understand ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Faithful Husband

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 24, 2010

God is faithful in spite of our unfaithfulness. We are saved by grace alone.

A Faithful Husband, Hosea 1:2-11 Introduction The book of Hosea is the first of those books of the Old Testament known as the writings of the Minor Prophets. They are often referred to by an Aramaic term “Trei Asar,” which means the twelve. They are called as such (Minor Prophets) ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:2-11

Denomination: Christian Church

A Faith That Walks

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 23, 2008

Our faith should be demonstrated in a close walk with God that grows stronger every day.

A Faith That Walks Griffith Baptist Church – 10/26/08 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:5-6 Key verse: Hebrews 11:6 – But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Premise: Our faith ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

"Fantastic Faith"

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Oct 24, 2008

Jesus was amazed by the Roman Officer’s faith as He said;"I have not found so great a faith,no,not in Israel." Let us hear,see,study and live by it this man’s FANTASTIC FAITH. Let us emulate him.

Today’s topic will bring us to what remarkably marvels Our Lord Jesus Christ. He was amazed by the Roman Officer’s faith as He said in verse 9 of Luke 7’s "I have not found so great a faith,no,not in Israel." Let us hear,see, study and live by it this man’s FANTASTIC FAITH. Let us emulate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Faith That Obeys

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 30, 2008

Faith is evidenced and strengthened by our obedience to God and His commands.

A Faith That Obeys Griffith Baptist Church – 11/2/08 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:7 (Gen. 6:1-8) Key verse: Hebrews 11:7 – By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith. Premise: Faith ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of Faith

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Apr 25, 2011

That is why we gather every week, because doubt is permitted in church. The story of the doubting Thomas is a great example for our faith lives.

John 20:19-31 DOUBTING THOMAS - The disciples saw that Jesus resurrected from the dead - Thomas says, he could not believe unless he sees it - Many people were spectators when Jesus was crucified - The disciples - foremost our fearful Thomas for sure - hid away from the people, e.g. Peter denying ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Congregational

He Is Faithful

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 1, 2011

The world is constantly changing, promising everything but delivering nothing. Promises to the world are made to be broken. Many would ask “Is there anything that is sure and certain?” The answer is a resounding “Yes!” Our God is faithful.

HE’S FAITHFUL Hebrews 10:19-25 This world is filled with uncertainties. Institutions we once thought were secure have fallen by the way side. The world is constantly changing, promising everything but delivering nothing. Promises to the world are made to be broken. Many would ask “Is there ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Vitality Of Faith Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Mar 29, 2010

Actions are vital signs of real faith. Faith that moves is faith that is alive. Faith that pleases God must find expression in actions that please God.

The Vitality of Faith James 2:14-26 Intro: If you’ve studied Romans or Galatians recently, you might come to this particular passage in James and wonder if Paul and James believed the same thing about what it meant to be saved or to be a Christian. Martin Luther was impacted very strongly ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keeping The Faith!

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 29, 2013

There are 2 days of highest concern in Scripture and in our lives: 1. The Day of the Lord, which this msg deals with, and 2. ToDAY - What you do with today will influence your part in the Lord's Day of Judgment.

Keeping the Faith! 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4 3 Don't let anyone deceive you in any way, for that day will not come until the rebellion occurs and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the man doomed to destruction. 4 He will oppose and will exalt himself over everything that is called God or is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:6-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith In Action

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 30, 2013

Some Christians have a similar problem—spiritual gambling. It’s a way of living that involves taking chances by seeing how far we can stretch God’s patience. There’s not one chance in five that God won’t keep His word. There’s not even one chance in a tho

Opening illustration: The problem of compulsive gambling may seem foreign to most of us. Yet experts believe that millions of Americans are psychologically addicted to gambling. It gives them the excitement of hope and risk, but it usually ends in defeat. It is indeed a temporary pleasure. For ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Characteristics Of Faith

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Jun 1, 2013

There are four characteristics of faith

Characteristics of Faith Hebrews 11:13 - These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off were assured of them, embraced them and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth. 1. You need to see them in the future “Having seen them ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13

Denomination: Charismatic

A Praying Faith

Contributed by Richard White on Jun 6, 2013

We ask but we do not receive, why? Is it our faith? What did that centurion know that we don't

A praying Faith Matt 8:5-13 Comparing our faith, is it solid like a barrel cactus, it grows in the most extreme circumstances or is fragile like the African Violet which even the slightest change causes it to wilt? What affects our prayer life? 1. We do not ask (James 4:2) 2. We ask with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith In God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 7, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have real faith in GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show what real faith is. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:22-24 (Amplified Bible) And Jesus, replying, said to them, Have faith in God [constantly].

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have real faith in GOD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show what real faith is. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:22-24 (Amplified Bible) And Jesus, replying, said to them, Have faith in God [constantly]. Truly I tell you, whoever says to this mountain, Be lifted ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Shipwrecked Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 23, 2013

When one runs aground on the Faith, injuring others within the flock, the appropriate response is to hand such individuals over to Satan.

“This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith, among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful In Prayer

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 24, 2013

A sermon on the phrase "continuing instant in prayer" KJV (Outline and material adapted from Charles Spurgeon's sermon at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/outsideurl.asp?outsideurl=http://www.spurgeon.org/sermons/1480.htm)

HoHum: Dear Lord, So far today, God, I've done all right.  I haven't gossiped, haven't lost my temper, haven't been nasty, selfish, or over-indulgent. I'm very thankful for that.  But in a few minutes Lord, I'm going to get out of bed  And from then on,  I'm going to need all the help I can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ