Sermons on Faith In Adversity:

Plastic Faith

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on Sep 26, 2025

Artificial leaves look healthy but produce nothing. In Mark 11 Jesus exposes leaf-only religion: a fig tree with no fruit, a crowded temple with no prayer, faith without forgiveness, and leaders without surrender. He clears space for real life with God—fruit, prayer, forgiveness, and obedience.

An artificial plant looks impressive. But it produces nothing. You could easily buy one at a store with thought that it will "bring life to any room." And—sure—it brings the appearance of life. The leaves stay green. They never drop. It never needs water. In fact, if I tried to water it, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shield Of Faith

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 27, 2025

Talking about shields, arrows and faith (Sources noted throughout the notes)

HoHum: (Opening illustration from here: https://www.sagebrush.church/next-steps-week-2/next-steps-week-2-day-4/). A woman went into her kitchen to find a robber loaded down with a bunch of stuff he was stealing from her. Not having any kind of weapon to scare him off, she raised her hand and said, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16, Ephesians 6:10-18, Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 11:39-40, 1 John 5:4, Hebrews 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith And Sight Series

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 6, 2025

The Father bridges the distance between word and reality—teaching us to believe before we see, then opening our eyes to worship Him fully.

Faith and Sight (John 4 & John 9 — The Nobleman’s Son and the Man Born Blind) --- Introduction — The Longest Distance in the World Someone once said the longest distance in the world is only about eighteen inches — the space between the head and the heart. I think there’s another long ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54, John 20:29, Romans 10:17, 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Faith In Action

Contributed by Patty Groot on Oct 6, 2025

True faith isn’t about how much we have, but about trusting God enough to live it out through humble obedience, steady service, and daily forgiveness.

Our Scripture today comes from Luke. It’s a fascinating passage, one that at first seems like two unrelated teachings pressed together, but when we look closer, we discover a thread that ties them beautifully. The disciples come to Jesus and say, “Increase our faith!” (v. 5). That’s the kind of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10, Matthew 17:20, Luke 13:18-19, Mark 4:30-32

The Substance Of Faith Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Oct 8, 2025

Faith is not just a feeling or a wish; it's a firm foundation that gives us confidence in God's promises.

In Hebrews 11:1, we read, "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." This verse defines faith as the substance of our hopes and the evidence of things that are not yet visible. Faith is not just a feeling or a wish; it's a firm foundation that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:23

Faith That Works

Contributed by David Dunn on Oct 9, 2025

True faith flows from love, not fear—transforming obedience from duty into joy, and belief into self-giving action that reveals Christ.

Introduction — A Love That Moves You A few months ago, a young man named Daniel was driving home from work late one evening when he saw smoke billowing from a house on the corner of his street. Most people would have slowed down, maybe called 911, and waited for someone else to handle it. But ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:6, James 2:17-18, Matthew 5:40-41, Matthew 7:22-23, Romans 5:8  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Wholeness Of Faith

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 11, 2025

Jesus declares to those He healed physically that it was their faith that made them well. What did He really mean by that?

FAITH! FAITH IS OUR COMMITMENT TO GOD, AS HEBREWS 11:1 SAYS THAT “FAITH SHOWS THE REALITY OF WHAT WE HOPE FOR; IT IS THE EVIDENCE OF THINGS WE CANNOT SEE.” FAITH IS ONE OF THE BASIC PRINCIPLES OF PLEASING GOD AS HEBREWS 11:6, SAYS THAT “IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PLEASE GOD WITHOUT FAITH.” WE MUST LIVE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19, Hebrews 11:6, Ephesians 3:12, Psalm 103:2-3, Romans 10:9-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

Now Faith Is PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the concepts of faith, patience, and miracles in our Christian journey, emphasizing the power of faith as the lens through which we understand and interact with the world.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive deep into the Word and explore a subject that's at the very heart of our Christian journey - Faith. Our scripture for today comes from Hebrews 11:1 which says, "Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Topics: Faith, Demonstrated

Hero Of Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Unwavering trust and obedience to God, even in difficult circumstances, leads to blessings and serves as an inspiring example for our own walk with the Lord.

Good morning, church family! Today, we're going to dive into a story from the life of Abraham – a story that teaches us about obedience to God. As A.W. Tozer once wrote, "The world is perishing for lack of the knowledge of God and the Church is famishing for want of His Presence." In order to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Topics: Obedience

Uncompromising Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Having an uncompromising faith in God holds tremendous power and reward, despite the costs and sacrifices it may entail.

Good morning, Church! It's a joy to be with you today as we continue to journey through the Word of God, discovering His truth and growing in our faith. This morning, I want to talk about a subject that is of utmost importance to our walk with Christ - the power, cost, and reward of uncompromising ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:14-16, Acts 5:29

Topics: Faith

Uncompromising Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

Explore the power, cost, and reward of having an uncompromising faith in God, even in the face of opposition.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are diving into a scripture in the book of Acts that will truly encourage and challenge us in our walk with the Lord. Our key verse for today is Acts 5:29, but before we dig into that, let's begin with an inspiring quote from a well-known Christian author. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:29

Topics: Faith

God Is Faithful PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 25, 2023

The main point of this sermon is that through Hannah's story, we learn about the transformative power of prayer and God's ability to turn our mourning into dancing, reminding us to trust in His goodness and faithfulness in every circumstance.

Good morning, family! Today, we will be diving into the life of Hannah, a woman who experienced God's mercy, the power of prayer, and the blessing of restoration in her life. But before we go any further, let's take a moment to welcome the Lord's presence with us today. Please join me in prayer. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:10-20

Topics: Damage, Goods

Inspiration By Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 3, 2023

To understand and embrace Jesus as the "Bread of Life," the spiritual sustenance that truly satisfies and sustains us, and to live our lives in faith in Him.

Good morning, church family. I'm excited to share a message with you today from the gospel of John, where Jesus gives us a beautiful metaphor that's as relevant today as it was over 2,000 years ago. He calls Himself "The Bread of Life." Now, I know we all love a good loaf of bread, but Jesus isn't ...read more

Scripture: John 6:25-35

Topics: Satisfaction, Christ

What Is Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 9, 2023

Explore the concept of faith, its importance in our lives, and how it is a trust in God even when the path ahead is unclear.

Good morning, church family! Today, we are diving deep into the profound yet simple essence of faith. We're going to explore what faith is, how it's proven, and the incredible power it holds in our lives. 'Cause let's be honest, sometimes we all need a little reminder about the basics, right? As ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Topics: Faith, Automatic

Firm In Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 12, 2023

To explore and understand the power of faith in our lives, and how it can serve as our guiding light, source of strength, and bringer of joy.

Good morning, dear friends. We gather here today to explore and discuss the profound theme of faith in our lives. As we delve into the core of our Christian belief, let's take a moment to reflect on the words of a renowned Christian author, Oswald Chambers, who once said, "Faith is deliberate ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:8-11

Topics: Living Faith