Sermons on Faith General:

The Resurrection Journey To Faith

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Mary Magdalene’s world had collapsed on the crucifixion of Jesus and she came to the tomb Searching, Learning, Seeing and then Believing.

The resurrection of Jesus demands a personal response. Pollsters take pleasure in getting the opinion of the general public, asking, "Do you believe that Jesus rose from the dead?" They are keen to tell us: what percentage believe he actually physically came to life again; how many say he didn’t ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Triumphs In Trouble Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Mar 18, 2005

Faith Triumphs in Trouble

Romans 5:1, “ 1 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have[a] peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,” Therefore is a transition word Paul uses to move from one argument to another. He will use the word again in v.12 to point out that this is another argument. This ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faithful To His Promises Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 22, 2005

In this sermon we are reminded of the fact that God is faithful to his promises and we learn how to receive them.

Introduction: A. Here’s an interesting story for you: A man named Russell Edward Herman left trillions of dollars to thousands of people he’d never met. 1. What was the catch? Russell Edward Herman didn’t have trillions of dollars. He was just a simple, poor carpenter. 2. While the wild, wild ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reproduction Of Faith And Skills

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 8, 2001

Discover why and how to reproduce your faith and skills.

If we could choose the way that we would die, how many of us would choose to die in burning building? How many of us would choose a sinking ship? Anyone want to go through the pains of ravaging cancer before death? How about the numbness and loss of Alzheimer leading to death? While many of us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2

Denomination: *other

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

Faithful In The Face Of Persecution Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 18, 2004

Learning about faithfulness through the examples of Paul and Barnabas

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 14:1-7 TITLE: “FAITHFUL IN THE FACE OF PERSECUTION” INTRODUCTION: A. At a retirement home in Florida, a group of residents were discussing their ailments: "My arms are so weak I can hardly lift ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marks Of The Faithful Church

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 16, 2013

With what God has entrusted to us, are we faithful not only as individuals but as a church toward God. Are we willing to faithfully pursue Him and walk with Him no matter what! God put the church in the world; Satan tries to put the world in the church. Be faithful!

Opening illustration: I wonder what Christ or even the apostle Paul would say if they were to visit our churches today. What a beehive of activity! Committees, programs, entertainment without end. But worship is often downplayed, services are cut back, prayer meetings are eliminated. Some call ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Greater Measure Of Faith

Contributed by Dennis Lee on May 23, 2020

Today's message is about what it means for God to increase our faith and give to us a greater measure of faith, and then what that looks like in the life of a believer.

A Greater Measure of Faith {Watch today’s message at:https://youtu.be/sfH934QEMbI {Listen to today’s message at: https://mega.nz/file/fNcFhYbA#S8ugZb6OiKM3TqrVafwuIn7MKkrSLJkf4Aq0N1gxNUg} As we move into this new season, after the COVID -19 pandemic, and coming back from a general shut down of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5, Matthew 17:20, Romans 12:3

Denomination: Foursquare

A Faith That Defeats Death Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 24, 2022

The blessing of faith is of constant use throughout the Christian’s life, but it is of special usefulness when we die. The patriarchs in these verses illustrate the power of faith in facing death.

HEBREWS 11:20-22 [Leaving a Legacy Series] A FAITH THAT DEFEATS DEATH [ (Gen 27:27–40; 48:1–22; Gen 50:20-25] The blessing of faith is of constant use throughout the Christian’s life, but it is of special usefulness when we die. Faith has a great work to do in our last days helping believers to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith That Does Save Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 5, 2024

Acts 8:26-40 teaches us about a faith that does save.

Introduction John Newton was born in 1725 in England and lived a rebellious life. As a young man, he worked on ships, including slave ships, transporting enslaved people across the Atlantic. He was notorious for his wild behavior, harsh personality, and lack of faith. His life, dominated by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Having Faith In A Savior

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Feb 19, 2002

Five things that will hurt what we’re trying to do for the Lord are......

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: HAVING FAITH IN A SAVIOR “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 the world: but ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

The Trying Of Our Faith

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002

Encouragement and help in facing overwhelmin trials

We aren’t so unlike the men and women of old. A. As human beings they had the same temptations. 1. As a matter of fact, the men and women of old did not have a present and living Holy Spirit of God in residence. a. It is this Holy Spirit who empowers us to rise above ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It Takes Faith And Prayer

Contributed by Frank Zerbel on Feb 4, 2005

In our lesson today, we explore "The Healing of a Boy With an Evil Spirit" Mark 9:14-29

It Takes Faith and Prayer Pastor Frank Zerbel © 2005 FORGIVEN! Community Church Mark 9:14-29 I can remember one Saturday afternoon in the 60’s as I was outside with the push mower cutting the grass for my father when two men carrying a box down our driveway caught my attention. They sat it down ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Faith Requires Action Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Apr 14, 2007

Faith requires Action on the part of the faithful.

Introduction I. In the past, I have spoken from time to time of my friend and former church member, Alex Pfeiffer. II. Alex was an older gentleman that often gave me much needed support and encouragement in my first pastorate experience. III. That first church was not very large, and at various ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Methodist

Are You A Family Of Faith? Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 6, 2002

God may want to use your family in an unusual way. God wants to use your family as an instrument of His grace through which He can unleash His creative plans and projects.

This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked with God. Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham and Japheth. Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight and was full of violence. God saw how corrupt the earth had become, for all the people on earth ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-7, Genesis 5:21-29

Denomination: Pentecostal