Sermons on Faith In Adversity:

Fighting For The Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 17, 2023

Encourages believers to know God deeply, understand His Gospel, live it faithfully, and defend it boldly.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It is a joy to gather together again in this sacred space, united in our shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here to learn, to grow, and to be transformed by the Word of God. We are here to understand, live out, and defend the Gospel ...read more

Topics: Gospel, Message

God's Faithfulness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 5, 2023

Encourages us to trust in God's unchanging faithfulness, surrendering our need to understand everything, and experiencing peace, joy, and hope in His promises.

Hello friends, Welcome! It's wonderful to see each and every one of you here today. You are not here by accident. God has orchestrated this moment, this gathering, and has a divine purpose for us. We are here to bask in the Word of God, to examine His promises, and to seek His wisdom. Our ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5

Topics: God's Faithfulness

Faith And Peace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 7, 2023

Explores finding divine peace through fostering faith in God, understanding Jesus's role as the Prince of Peace, and recognizing the fulfillment of prophecy.

Friends, as we gather here today, we find ourselves in the midst of a world that often feels chaotic and turbulent, a world that can leave us yearning for a sense of peace and stability. It's in these moments of yearning that we are reminded of the words of C.S. Lewis, who once said, "God cannot ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6, John 14:27

Topics: Faith, Peace

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

The Unwavering Faithfulness Of God Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Jan 20, 2024

God remains God in our lives despite what we going through, His promises don't waver, despite how big your storm is, He is still faithful. your situation doesn't reflect Gods love for you, it doesn't stop you, it can't stop you, stay focused on God even if it's death.

Psalm 94:14-15 - "For the Lord will not reject his people; he will never forsake his inheritance. Affliction will slay the wicked, and those who hate the righteous will be punished." In times of turmoil and trial, it's easy to question whether God remains faithful. When the storms of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:14-15

Faith: Believing Is Seeing

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Feb 7, 2015

A message of walking by faith and not by sight

Faith: Believing is Seeing Introduction: Hope motivates us to keep going and not give up. Without hope we don’t want to do anything. I heard Hal Lindsey give a good illustration of the necessity of hope: he mentions how man can survive without shelter for 3 months, he can survive without ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Is Thy Faithfulness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

To remind us of God's unwavering faithfulness, the hope of His promised restoration, and the comfort of His presence, even in the midst of hardships.

Good morning, Church! Today we'll be diving into a passage that is a beacon of hope, even in the darkest times. We're talking about God's Unfailing Faithfulness, The Hope of Restoration, and The Comfort of His Presence. Our focus will be on Lamentations 3:22-31. This Scripture reminds us that no ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-31

Topics: Faithful

Faith In The Lord's Lovingkindness Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

REJOICING BY FAITH WHEN TIMES ARE TOUGH REQUIRES FAITH IN THE LORD’S LOVINGKINDNESS

BIG IDEA: REJOICING BY FAITH WHEN TIMES ARE TOUGH REQUIRES FAITH IN THE LORD’S LOVINGKINDNESS INTRODUCTION: Patience: "bearing pains or trials calmly or without complaint" "steadfast despite opposition, difficulty, or adversity" I. (:1-2) THE ANGUISH OF TOUGH TIMES THAT PERSIST Note the tone of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Am The Resurrection And Life PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 13, 2024

This sermon explores finding hope in adversity through faith in Jesus Christ's promises, His power over life and death, and His enduring light.

Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to gather with you all today, in this sacred space where we come together as a family of believers, united in our shared love for our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, we are going to focus our hearts and minds on the powerful words of Jesus, as recorded in the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:20-26, John 1:4-5, John 14:19

Topics: Embracing Hope, Christ's Promise