Sermons on Faith In Crisis:

Beyond Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 27, 2013

Jesus power over sickness and death is demonstrated in both the presence and absence of faith.

Luke 7:1-17 “Beyond Faith” INTRODUCTION It used to be so easy. If something bad happened to you, it was God punishing you. God was seen as a God of judgment and vengeance. When Job lost everything, he’s friends tried to console him by telling him that he obviously sinned ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Saving Faith Series

Contributed by Peter Toy on Mar 12, 2013

Real faith leads to real action.

Real faith leads to real action. When I was going to university I often came home to my hometown on holidays. During one Christmas break, a young man started attending the church. I recognized him. His name was Alan and he was in my grade in the local high school we attended together. My friends ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Righteousness By Faith

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you righteous by yourself? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show faith righteousness always works for those who loved GOD. IV. TEXT: Romans 9:30 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) What does

I. EXORDIUM: Are you righteous by yourself? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show faith righteousness always works for those who loved GOD. IV. TEXT: Romans 9:30 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) What does all this mean? Even though the Gentiles were not trying to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faithful Or Unfaithful Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 7, 2013

How often do you blow it when trying to obey God? Instead of pulling into yourself in shame, or denying the sin itself, why not embrace the sin (your unfaithfulness) and God's faithfulness to you?

Psalms 104 through 106 are interesting in their comparisons. Psalm 104 is about God as the creator and provider for everything on earth. Psalm 105 is about God’s faithfulness in providing for His people Israel from going to Egypt through the wilderness and into Canaan. But then Psalm 106 ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Immovable Faith

Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Aug 17, 2013

Habakuk had developed an attitude based on circumstances of feelings and emotions. If what you’re praying for is not happening, can you still believe and have faith in God for his provisions?

When everything is against you, that’s when you hold on to God’s word. Everything around you can give way, it doesn’t matter, hold on to God. Public opinion can be against you, it matters not. Doctors say you’re going to die, you can’t make it, family is saying drop ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Add To Faith? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 29, 2013

why add to faith?

Last week we noted that God has given to people everything needed for life and godliness; and God desires every Christian to participate in His divine nature. God has given everything needed for a Christian to live a wonderful abundant life! How are we responding to this God who gives the best for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Demonstration Of Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 29, 2013

We understand how to live by faith today, by seeing examples of how others have lived by faith before us.

Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 “Demonstrations of Faith” INTRODUCTION Have you ever had one of those days? You know the type of days that I’m talking about—those days when everything goes wrong, your world falls apart, you throw your hands up in despair, and you simply want to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Furnace Faith Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 4, 2013

If we're going to accomplish the mission Christ gave us of equipping people to follow Him in a hostile culture, then we need to commit ourselves fully to God, communicate that commitment, and count on God to accomplish His plan in the midst of our pain.

Jack Groppel is a motivational speaker who works with various kinds of leaders to hone optimum performance. On one occasion, at his training center in Florida, he was working with a group of NFL linebackers. He gave them an assignment. They were to run to the fence at the perimeter of the center ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Grace And Faith Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Mar 7, 2011

Our faith in God will result in us thanking God for our Christian friends and in sharing God's love with others.

Grace And Faith Romans 1:8-9 In what do you place your faith in each day? Spouse, car, cell phone, CD player, television, internet. The faith we put in such as the above mentioned is quite different than the faith Paul speaks of. Paul’s Definition Of Faith The faith of those in the Roman ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

A Matter Of Faith

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 9, 2011

We must have faith to be saved.

A Matter of Faith January 10, 2010 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We must have faith to be saved. Focus Passage: Matthew 8:5-13 Introduction: The following letter was found in a baking-power can wired to the handle of an old pump that offered the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Is Worthless Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Mar 16, 2011

This sermon examines the worthless faith of Simon. It explains why his faith was worthless and how we can avoid a worthless faith today.

* Popular notion: "As long as you believe something you'll be okay before God." * It is possible to believe in the wrong person or to believe the wrong thing. * When this occurs, faith becomes worthless; when what or who we have faith in is not correct * Examples of worthless faith... - People of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Faithful Minister Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 27, 2011

In today's lesson we learn about the characteristics of the faithful minister of God.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is a clear understanding of the characteristics of faithful ministers. Let’s learn about this in a message I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Woman Of Faith

Contributed by Clinton L. Turek on May 12, 2012

Hannah's example of what a woman of faith can do.

Hannah: A Woman of Faith By: Clint Turek 1 Samuel 1:1-2:11 Thesis: What women of faith can do for the world, and down through the ages. In a Calvin and Hobbes comic strip, Calvin is standing by his mother’s bed when he says, “Hey, Mom! Wake up. I made you a Mother’s Day ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Results Of Faith

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 17, 2012

Paul writes to the church of the Ephesians concerning the results of their faith: 1. They have the possibility to know Christ better. 2. They have an inward awareness of Hope. 3. They have an encounter with resurrection power.

The Results of Your Faith Ephesians 1:15-23 1. The Apostle tells the Ephesians as a result of their Faith they have the Possibility to know Christ Better. • 15Paul says,"becasue of your faith in the Lord Jesus, I keep praying that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ may give you the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

Women Of Faith

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 21, 2012

Paul commends Timothy for his faith which was first found in his grandmother and mother as both were women of faith – faith that was genuine, communicated, and influential.

Women of Faith 2 Timothy 1:1-5 Illustration: A young man was standing at the grocery store checkout line when he noticed an elderly woman in front of him. As she unloaded her grocery cart, she kept looking up and staring at him. After a few awkward moments, he asked, “Why do you keep ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist