Sermons on Faith Filled:

Forgetting The Past

Contributed by Kelly Hudnall on Dec 12, 2001

How to forget the good, the bad, and the ugly in our past.

FORGETTING THE PAST Philippians 3:12-21 Kelly Hudnall There is a very good reason why God instructs us through the words of the Apostle Paul, to be joyful always. And it’s not simply b/c God doesn’t like a sour puss! I remember when I was growing up, if I got upset or pouted over something ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Telling The Truth

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 16, 2002

We can afford to be honest about our flaws and failings, because we are completely loved and accepted in Christ.

"Most Christians are habitual liars." Let me repeat that: "Most Christians are habitual liars." And quite proficient at it, too. Now, of course we don’t call it lying. And we don’t think of it as lying. In fact, we don’t think of it at all; we just do it, and that’s part of the problem. We’ve ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Perfect Example Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 24, 2002

Jesus was the perfect example of self-scrifice, courage and love.

One day, near a sleepy little west Texas town, there was a tremendous explosion as one of the nearby oil wells blew and caught on fire. The blaze became so intense they set barriers around the fire, beyond which nothing was supposed to pass. They called in all the surrounding fire departments, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:9-16

Denomination: Methodist

Guess Who's Coming To Dinner?

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Apr 1, 2002

Its not just about what we believe. Its about how we treat one another. And its not just about how we treat one another. Its also about how we engage with people outside the faith.

Bibliography: Finding Christ, Finding Life: Reconciliation In 1967 Columbia Pictures released a movie called “Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner?” Set in the 1960’s, this comedy tells of a dinner party given by a bride’s parents to meet her fiance‚ and his parents. The comfortable middle class ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:16-21, 2 Corinthians 5:6-17

Denomination: Methodist

Open Our Eyes

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 7, 2002

This is a sermon preached to a church in danger of becoming discouraged over a lack of recent growth.

Welcome once again to WestShore Community Church. It’s been twenty-seven months since we began weekly services, and during that time we’ve been through a lot together. We’ve shared times of rejoicing and celebration – Linda and Scott’s wedding, for instance, and the birth of their daughter Hope. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Hope Waits Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 12, 2005

Our hope in heaven gives us the ability to endure the struggles of life.

Hope Waits Revelation 21: 1 - 4, 15 - 27 Three weeks ago we began a series of messages on hope. In the first we talked about the power of memory. Our hope for the future depends upon our memory of the past. When we recall God’s faithfulness through the ages we can face the future with hope. In the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For Such A Time As This

Contributed by James May on Jan 21, 2004

God knows our circumstances and no matter what we face we have no excuse to not answer the call of God. God has brought us to this point in life for such a time as this.

FOR SUCH A TIME AS THIS Esther 4:14, "For if thou altogether holdest thy peace at this time, then shall there enlargement and deliverance arise to the Jews from another place; but thou and thy father’s house shall be destroyed: and who knoweth whether thou art come to the kingdom for such a time ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Whose Son Are You Like?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 10, 2004

PENTECOST 19(A)- Whose son are you like -- like the one son with empty words or like the son with repentance?

WHICH SON ARE YOU LIKE? - October 10, 2004 - Pentecost 19 MATTHEW 21:28-32 28"What do you think? There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said, `Son, go and work today in the vineyard.’ 29" `I will not,’ he answered, but later he changed his mind and went. 30"Then the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Lutheran

Every Word Counts

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

The words that come out of our mouth reveal what is in a person's heart, shows what that individual really is like.

There was an ad on the radio a while ago which proclaimed that "people judge you by the words you use." It was for a program that was intended to help you build-up your vocabulary. Now, it is probably true that many of us assume that someone who uses four- or five-syllable words in their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:33-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Art Of Surviving Failure Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Feb 8, 2001

This sermon is about surviving our failures in order to claim our future

The Art of Surviving Failure Luke 5:1-11 -Pastor A. L. Torrence, Cross of Life Lutheran Church I have heard one preacher say that, “to laugh is to risk appearing the fool. To weep is to risk appearing sentimental. To reach out for another is to risk involvement. To expose feelings is to risk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Your Bible – The Book Of Possibilities

Contributed by James May on May 21, 2006

The Bible contains God’s promises that all things are possible to those who will believe. How much do we miss because we don’t believe it’s possible?

Your Bible – The Book of Possibilities By Pastor Jim May Last night I sat for a little while to watch a movie called “Last Holiday”. I was struck by the dreams of the star of the picture that had lived her entire life, as she described it, “in a box”. All of her life had been spent much like ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Hope Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Apr 7, 2006

The power of hope.

Today we’re continuing the series "Why Easter Has Meaning." Last week we covered how Easter impacts your faith and we looked at the inspired writings of Paul to the church at Corinth. Incidentally, Paul is known as "The Apostle of Faith." So it was fitting that we read a Bible passage written by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Dead Sticks Make A Good Fire

Contributed by James May on Apr 27, 2003

We must remain connected to the Living Branch if we are not to become "dead sticks" only fit for building a bigger fire.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Yea Lord, I Believe

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Oct 6, 2001

Believing that God will do what He says He will do.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: YEA LORD, I BELIEVE 09-30-01 P.M. SERVICE “FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD, THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, THAT WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH IN HIM SHOULD NOT PERISH, BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE. FOR GOD SENT NOT HIS SON INTO THE WORLD TO CONDEMN ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness In Our Actions - Integrity

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002

A look at the life of Daniel and his friends as models for integrity in the workplace.

Holiness in Our Actions – Integrity Daniel 1-6 (Revised Feb. 2002) Introduction Did you know that how we do our work and live our lives speaks volumes about our love for God? It’s true, and more true than you know! People will judge the sincerity of your faith based on the job you do at ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan