Sermons on Faith Growth:

Understanding Faith Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 16, 2007

Stretch your understanding of faith by examining the basis of faith and the behavior of faith.

I want to take a look at some Biblical principles that will stretch our understanding of faith. Would you open your Bibles to Hebrews 11? I want to do an introductory sermon entitled “Understanding Faith.” Follow along as I read verses 1-3 and 6. "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Effective Faith

Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 20, 2007

This message examines James assertion about faith and what faith really is.

Introduction In just a few minutes, remember the death and sacrifice of Christ. Remembrance of faith or it is not a remembrance. Same way that baptism is an expression of faith or it is not truly baptism. Last week: explanation, 2 examples and essence of faith – life of pleasing God. This theme ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Enduring Faith

Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 20, 2007

Living faith is contrasted with verbal faith.

Context: part of Sermon on the Mount. Immediate context: 2 ways (13-14); 2 trees (17-20); and finally 2 builders. Issue: more people will profess Christ than will follow Christ. Emphasis on words. 1. Enduring faith is more than knowing the words. Not/but – provides a strong contrast between ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

People Of Faith Series

Contributed by William Lock on Mar 4, 2009

We should Look to people of Faith as a source of encouragement for the future.

HEBREWS 11:1-40 “Faith…this is what the ancients were commended for.” (NIV) FAITH Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. HEBREWS 11:1 PAST HEREOS OF FAITH The Examples of Abel, Enoch, and Noah The Faith of Abraham The Faith of Moses The Faith of Other ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Determined To Be Faithful Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 8, 2009

Exposition of Daniel 1:8-21 about Daniel’s commitment, his confidence, and God’s favor in refusing the King’s provisions

Text: Daniel 1:8-21, Title: Determined to be Faithful, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/8/09, PM A. Opening illustration: conversation with a friend at the TCSO, new believer, about struggles in Christian life B. Background to passage: God has given Jerusalem and Jehoiakim over to N, and now N has commanded his ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-21

Denomination: Baptist

Faith: Going There

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 18, 2009

If we could ever make a firm faith statement stand - still here; then our faith destination would be assured - over there, and our faith interval - our going - will be easier, clearer, and surer.

Sunday, January 21, 2007 “Faith: Going There” Text: 2 Peter 1: 3 - 11 The overall theme of this month sermons is Faith Affirmation. Our purpose is to explore three basic ideas: the essence of a faith statement, the object of a faith destination, and the elements of a faith interval. A faith ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

Crisis Of Faith

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Mar 19, 2009

THE CALLENGES THAT CHRISTIANS FACE CAN CAUSE THEM TO FEEL AS THOUGH THEY ARE IN CRISIS MODE. GOD IS ALWAYS THERE AND HE CAN HANDLE ANY CRISIS WE FACE!!

CRISIS OF FAITH NUMBERS 13-14 MEMORY VERSE: FOR WHATSOEVER IS BORN OF GOD OVERCOMETH THE WORLD: AND THIS IS THE VICTORY THAT OVERCOMETH THE WORLD, EVEN OUR FAITH. 1 JOHN 5:4 RELATED SCRIPTURE: DEUTERONOMY 1:19-46, HEBREWS 3:7-19 INTRO: THE WORLD 1: FEAR A) FEAR BREEDS DISCOURAGEMENT B) BEING ...read more

Denomination: Other

Faithful To Ministry

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 19, 2009

This study examines the call to be faithful in using our spiritual gifts.

This month we have been involved in a focus on being faithful. The first Sunday we talked about being faithful to God. The next Sunday we talked about being faithful to church. Last Sunday we talked about being faithful to family. Today, I want to talk about being faithful to ministry. Sometimes we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Faith

Contributed by Monte Brown on Mar 22, 2009

For we walk by faith, not by sight.

Walking in Faith II Corinthians 5:7 Monte T. Brown July 3, 2005 Sunday Night First Baptist Riverton Scripture For we walk by faith, not by sight: II Corinthians 5:7 Prayer Father I come to you this holiday weekend and I just want to praise your name and the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Full Of Faith Series

Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 25, 2009

In the hour we live in, we must be full of faith in order to overcome the obstacles we face.

Full Of Faith Luke 18:8 … Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? There is no doubt that Jesus Christ is coming again but when He comes again will He find faith on the earth? This is a question that both challenges and convicts us. We need to be full of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Active Faith

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 28, 2004

Active Faith is a a faith that shows itself in our actions.

Active Faith James 2:14-26 There is an old story that tells of a man who was traveling on his donkey when he came upon a small fuzzy object lying in the road. He dismounted to look more closely and found a sparrow lying on its back with its scrawny legs thrust upward. At first he thought the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Congregational

Living By Faith

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Oct 30, 2004

This is a sermon on salvation and justification by faith prepared for preaching on Reformation Sunday. If interested, I have four great Power Point slides that accompany this message.

“LIVING BY FAITH”—ROMANS 1:16-17 Besides the saints of the Old and New Testaments, I have several heroes of the Faith. These include such people as John and Charles Wesley, Francis Asbury, Phillip William Otterbein, Peter Cartwright, and Martin Luther. It was exactly 487 years ago today, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Fantastic Faith

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

are you surrendered or self centered? --A Self centered see himself as ok, everything is going fin. Sure I have a few problems but nothing I cant handle. I am a Christian you know. We must see ourselves as we really are!

Fantastic Faith ILL>> Dad packs up and leaves it all - in blind faith believing in God for provision and placement. Why do we need faith. I am saved. Isn’t that all I need? - are you surrendered or self centered? --A Self centered see himself as ok, everything is going fin. Sure I have a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

"Faith In Action"

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Nov 15, 2004

Faith creates the supernatural atmosphere for God to touch people’s lives.

FAITH CREATES THE ATMOSPHERE! *Mark 2:1-2:5 “Several days later Jesus returned to Capernaum, and the news of his arrival spread quickly through the town. 2 Soon the house where he was staying was so packed with visitors that there wasn’t room for one more person, not even outside the door. And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Faithful Steward

Contributed by Peter Balogun on Nov 23, 2004

This teaching aims at showing the believer how to be a faithful stewards since that’s who we’re supposed to be unto the Lord.

THE FAITHFUL STEWARD TEXT: LUKE 12:42 Who is a steward? From the Greek word ‘oikonomos’, steward means someone that is made an house distributor or overseer, a manager or a treasurer. The bottom line of it all is that one is working for the interest of another. Proverbs 25:13 To be faithful ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:42

Denomination: Pentecostal