Sermons on Faith Exploration:

Running A Faith Race

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jun 29, 2004

This is a sermon about our life of faith with an outline somewhat borrowed from Chuck Swindoll.

Intro: The New Testament often describes the Christian life as a race to be run or a fight to be fought. These metaphors stem from the literal reality of the athletic events that were conducted in ancient arenas. Physical training was an important part of Greek education and centered in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Decision-Making

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Dec 20, 2005

We are called on the make decision all the time, from long ranging decisions to simple ones. How did the early church go about making a life and death decision at the infant stage of their existence?

Passage: Acts 4:23-31 Intro: I was amazed to discover on the web this week that for some churches, the question is not what time their Christmas Day service should be, but whether they should have it at all! 1. decision making in the church can be a quagmire, with all those opinions flying ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Spirit Given Faith

Contributed by Kevin Heath on Aug 17, 2004

Is there a difference between every day faith and Spirit given faith in 1 Corinthians?

1Co 12:3 Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God says Jesus is a curse, and that no one can say that Jesus is Lord, but by the Holy Spirit. 1Co 12:4 But there are differences of gifts, but the same Spirit. 1Co 12:5 And there are differences of ministries, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:3-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Called, Chosen & Faithful

Contributed by Shishir Bhandari on Aug 17, 2004

God has called us into His salvation. Yet that call is not yet complete or else God’s chariot would have come and snatched us right away to heaven on the day of our baptism; we must also be chosen and receive the highest rank of faithfulness.

Text: Rev. 17:14 Matthew 5:1-12; Isaiah 53:7 Introduction: God calls each of us to live a life of faith. You may be religious: you may have obeyed everything that your religion or denomination has commanded you to do, but you have never felt the power of God in you. This time however , you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abraham: Man Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2004

One way to know the Bible is to become familiar with those who walk up and down in its pages. As we think about Abraham, the one word that comes to mind is faith. In the pages of Scripture, Abraham moves before us as the man through whom faith, the living

Abraham: Man of Faith Text: “By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed” (Heb. 11:8). Scripture Reading: Genesis 12:1-9; Hebrews 11:1-10] Introduction One way to know the Bible is to become familiar with those who walk up ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Capturing Faith In The Church Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006

This sermon looks at the necessity for faith in a church if it wants to be a healthy, growing church.

Capturing Faith in the Church! Blonde Joke- lottery ticket Heb. 11:6 We can’t just sit and watch God work Dwight Moody quote Faith requires 2 things: 1. Vision- Pr. 29:18 Aim at where the church is going to be Wayne Gretzky quote Are we skating to where the church is going to be? If we do, then ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stepping Out On Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006

This sermon looks at the faith of Noah and what it has to do with us.

Stepping Out on Faithfulness! Men have tried to appease the “gods” for centuries Aztecs (volcano god), Canaanites (fertility gods) Genesis 6:13-22 The way to please God is through faithfulness Heb 11:6, 7 Pistis- faithfulness or faith Faithfulness is acting on your faith (beliefs) Noah was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:13-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gideon – The Developing Of Faith

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Mar 18, 2006

Showing that even when we are weak in our own strength, if we respond to the Lord’s call we can know His power in our lives, and victory as a result

GIDEON – THE DEVELOPING OF FAITH 1. GIDEON’S ORIGIN Gideon had a low estimation of himself - Judges 6:15 “My clan is the weakest in Manasseh, and I am the least in my family." He says this in great humility and modesty, having no arrogant thoughts of himself and his family, or any dependence on ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Faith That Changes Everything

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 21, 2006

Sermon on faith preached in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina

The Faith that Changes Everything - Hebrews 11:1-10 Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA Originally preached September 11, 2005 *Everyone has faith in something. As John Bisagno once said, “Faith is the heart of life. You go to a doctor whose name you can’t ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Faithfulness Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Jun 5, 2004

This is number 8 in the series on "The Fruit of The Spirit." I preached this series during Eastertide-Pentecost of 2004! The introduction and the conclusion of this message used a recording of "Semper Fidelis" March and "The Marine’s Prayer" along with

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS FAITHFULNESS—GALATIANS 5:22-26; Deuteronomy 32:1-4; MATTHEW 25:14-30 Semper Fidelis is Latin for “Always faithful.” It is the motto of the City of Exeter in Devonshire, England, and is a testimony to the city’s loyalty to the British Monarchy. Queen Elizabeth I wrote ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-26

Denomination: Methodist

When Faith Falters Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Jun 9, 2004

How to keep your faith from faltering

How to Keep Your Faith From Faltering Genesis 12:10-13:4 Introduction One of my favorite Hymn writers is Fanny Crosby. Though she was blind, Fanny Crosby wrote over eight thousand hymns. There is a great story behind how she came to write the Hymn titled All the Way my Savior Leads Me. Story ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rebellion - The Faith Killer Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 21, 2005

Many of us are exposed to the gospel, but as the Israelites had a choice to go into the Promised Land, we have a choice whether to believe God when He says salvation is through Jesus Christ. Do you have a hard or soft heart to the Lord?

I grew up in the 60’s when rebellion against authority was turned into an art form. Rebellion says: I don’t like someone taking authority over me. I don’t want you telling me what’s wrong with me, and I certainly don’t want you telling me what to do because what I think is the most important thing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-19

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Moses: Man Of Faith Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 22, 2006

Hebrews # 20. Because Moses ranks so highly among the Old Testament figures, to show that he lived by faith and not adherence to the Law was a powerful argument to convince the Jews that God’s way had always been the way of faith.

A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 20 “Moses: Man of Faith” Hebrews 11:23-29 To the Jews Moses is the most important figure in history. The book of Deuteronomy ends with Moses unparalleled epitaph ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

Marks Of A Genuine Faith Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Aug 27, 2005

6th message in James series. James pleads for marks of Christ’s Lordship to be evident and shows that genuine faith must be expressed not only in confession, but in practice.

Danish theologian, Soren Kierkegaard, told of a make-believe country inhabited only by ducks. One Sunday morning the ducks all came to church, and waddled down the aisle into their pews. The duck preacher took his place behind the pulpit, opened the duck Bible and read, “Ducks! You can have wings, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Faith Is An Invisible Ladder

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 9, 2006

Faith is like an Invisible Ladder it can go everywhere. You use it as you need it. This message reveals the invisible ladder in your life.

Faith is an Invisible Ladder I. Faith is an invisible latter. (Heb 11:1 KJV) Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. A. It can be seen when it is in action. (James 2:18 KJV) Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: show me thy ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1