Sermons on Faith In Christ:

Prayer That Gets Results

Contributed by Mike Turner on Oct 9, 2004

Is our praying just routine or simply a ritual ? This message deals with "Prayer That Gets Results"

Prayer That Gets Results Luke 18:1-8 Joke: A woman invited some people to dinner. At the table, she turned to her six-year-old daughter and said, "Would you like to say the blessing?" "I don’t know what to say," the little girl replied. "Just say what you hear Mommy say," the woman said. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Christians And Political Activity

Contributed by Gerald Williams on Oct 23, 2004

Contrary to some traditional beliefs, Christians should be involved in politics.

CHRISTIANS AND POLITICAL ACTIVITY As we approach this election season, it seemed very appropriate to take a look at what The Word” has to say about Christians and Politics / Government. We are particularly concerned with the fact that all too many people, especially Christians, have just thrown up ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:3-4

Denomination: *other

God Is Ready, Willing, And Able

Contributed by Dr. Wheeler Jones on Oct 28, 2004

The message of the gospel is a dintinctive message; it is a clear cut message. there are no ifs and buts about it for it says what it means and it means what it says.

GOD IS READY, WILLING, AND ABLE Psalms 86:5 For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plentious in mercy unto all them that call upon thee. II Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promises, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Church Of God

From The Temple To The Mountain

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 30, 2003

The worst temptation was reserved for the last.

From the Temple to the Mountain Matthew 4: 8-11 The worst temptation was reserved for the last. Sometimes the saint’s last temptation is the hardest to overcome. Although we have been and are attacked by the tempter we must prepare for worse. We must be armed for all attacks, with the armor of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:8-11

Denomination: Holiness

How To Pray Inappropriate Prayers Without Really Trying!

Contributed by David Wilson on Jan 5, 2004

This message explores ways that we as believers sometimes approach God in an inappropriate manner in our prayer lives. Issues dealt with: Praying for the ears of men, praying for length,praying in pride, and praying to manipulate God to do our will rather

How to Pray Wrong Prayers without Really Meaning to Do So! Matthew 6:6-10 1. PRAYERS MEANT FOR THE EARS OF MEN ARE INAPPROPRIATE PRAYERS! Jesus warned against praying in the streets, etc. so that others could see you praying and hear your prayers. His warning was that we are not to put on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-11, Luke 18:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

"Why Is Jesus The Reason For The Season?”

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 23, 2005

Have you ever seen a sign around Christmas time that said, “Jesus is the reason for the season?”

“Why is Jesus the Reason for the Season?” Hebrews 2:9 QUESTION: Have you ever seen a sign around Christmas time that said, “Jesus is the reason for the season?” You probably have. But when you go out into the stores and malls you see a really different “reason for the season” People running ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:9, Hebrews 2:9-23, Hebrews 2:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Did You Receive The Holy Spirit When You Believed?

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Apr 7, 2005

All Christians have the Holy Spirit dwelling within them. Paul’s question here is not referring to that. His question concerns whether or not the believers had been baptized in the Holy Spirit. This experience is subsequent to salvation.

“Did you receive the Holy Spirit when you believed?” Sunday 4/3/05 Ridgeway Assembly of God Pastor Greg Tabor Introduction Turn to Acts 19. Read verses 1-7. Who were these men? “Paul…at Ephesus. There he found some disciples…There were about twelve men in all.” Acts 19:1, 7 NIV While some ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Situation, A Spirit And A Saviour

Contributed by Henry Lee Clay on Apr 29, 2005

Everyone one of us, from the oldest to the youngest; from the wealthiest to the poorest,and from the least educated to the most educated, has experienced a season of problematic situation, but thank God for a Savior that can bring us through.

“A Situation, A Spirit And A Savior” H Lee Clay The word or term “situation” is defined by the American Heritage Dictionary as meaning, “The combination of circumstances at a given moment; a state of affairs; A critical, problematic,or striking set of circumstances.” Everyone one of us, from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get Pass Your Pain

Contributed by Henry Lee Clay on May 5, 2005

We often allow the pain of our past to continue to rule us in our present and predetermine our future. Where you are now is not where you have to stay.

There exist in this world in which we live a countless number of hurting, injured, abused and dysfunctional people that are living a virtual life of the “Invasion of the Body Snatchers”. Those of you that are old enough may remember that movie that was released in 1968. The plot was based upon ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Dark Places

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jul 19, 2004

We have a great deal of work to do, a long journey to go; it is time to be stirring.

Running in Dark Places. Walking in Honesty. 1Th 4:12 That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing. How many today are running in Dark Places, you know, the places that you wouldn’t want the rest of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

When You're Winning, Watch Your Back

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jul 23, 2004

A reminder to look out for the Devil’s attacks in the church when the Lord is blessing.

WHEN YOU’RE WINNING, WATCH YOUR BACK Judges 7:19-8:21 - Read Judges 7:19-25 Can you imagine the victory Gideon and the Israelites enjoyed that day? God sent Gideon and 300 men of Israel to fight against the Midianites, an army of 135,000. The odds against Israel were outstanding. It was 450 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Douse The Flame Of Excuses Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 30, 2004

Offering excuses will always limit spiritual growth. We look at people from the Bible and their excuses and how God helped them overcome their excuses.

DOUSE THE FLAME OF EXCUSES! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr.  Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Proverbs 22:13 The slothful man saith, There is a lion without, I shall be slain in the streets. Luke 14:18 And THEY ALL with ONE CONSENT BEGAN TO MAKE EXCUSE. The first said unto him, I have bought a piece of ground, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:18-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Finishing Well Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Sep 7, 2004

This is the fifth and final message in a series looking at the life of Joseph and how dreams come true. This message deals with the finishing touches on a life that is lived in God’s perfect plan.

Joseph¡¦s Journey How Dreams Come True Pt 5 ¡V Finish Well Genesis 37:4-8 The Dream Genesis 41:46-54 The Climax Genesis 42:6 The Fulfillment Genesis 45:1-8 The Finish As we have progressed through this series over the last month ¡V let me take just a moment to recap 4 take home points with you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-8

Denomination: *other

You Can't Outrun The Long Arm Of The Lord

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 29, 2003

I kinda use the Kenny Roger’s song "You Can’t Outrun the Long Arm of the Law" and compare it to Psalm 7...thus the title, "You can’t outrun the Long Arm of the Lord!!

Sunday Evening, June 1, 2003 Title: Psalm 7: You Can’t Outrun the Long Arm of the Lord Text: Psalm 7:1-17 Introduction 1. Kenny Rogers sang a song called, "You can’t outrun the long arm of the law". In the song, he talked about how Billy, the son of a miner, got his girlfriend, Mary Ann, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene

The Road To Success

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Jun 18, 2003

Encourages the way to success by seeking God’s kingdom and righteousness first.

The Road to Success… MT 6:24-34 Intro: Any good father wants to provide a good, secure future for his children. In fact, I know the reason many of you came to the United States was to provide a good future for your children. And for that reason, we push our children to succeed. I believe in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God