Sermons on Faith In Hard Times:

The Test Of Abiding In Faith

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE TEST OF ABIDING IS FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST AND LOVE FOR THE BRETHREN BY THE INDWELLING HOLY SPIRIT (3:23 - 5:12) A.

THE TEST OF ABIDING IS FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST AND LOVE FOR THE BRETHREN BY THE INDWELLING HOLY SPIRIT (3:23 - 5:12) A. Theme of Section III (3:23-24) 1. The Relationship Between the Test of Sonship and the Test of Abiding 2. Explanation of the Concept of Abiding -- cf. John 15 3. Faith in Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:23-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Three Types Of Faith

Contributed by Kent Weeldreyer on Nov 10, 2000

Taking a look at three ways the church views faith.

Title: “Three Types of Faith” Text: Romans 10:1-13 Main Thought: A true heart felt faith in Jesus Christ is the only real saving faith that we can be assured of. Three Types of Faith: 1. Head Faith. 2. Hands Faith. 3. Heart Faith. Response/Application: What needs can I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Passing The Faith Along

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jun 11, 2002

Biblical pattern for education, public or otherwise

PASSING THE FAITH ALONG 2 Timothy 2:2 And the things you have HEARD me say in the presence of many witnesses ENTRUST to reliable men who will also be qualified to TEACH others.(2 Timothy 2:2) (NIV) Progressive Steps of Education: Step 3 - OTHERS Step 2 - STUDENT Step 1 - ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2, 2 Timothy 2:24-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Keeping The Faith #2

Contributed by Timothy Shirley on Jul 26, 2002

This is the second message on the faith of Hebrews chapter eleven.

Keeping the Faith #2 Hebrews 11:7 By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith. I. Through The Word of Faith We Have Warning. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Formation Of My Faith Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 10, 2002

One of a series on building faith. This was presented at an "Open House" when we encouraged out people to invite their friends and relatives to special service.

The Formation of My Faith Wisdom from the mountain top. There are four Questions that matter in life Who Am I? Where Did I Come From? Why Am I Here? Where Am I Going? Answer these and you will find the secret to a contented and peaceful life… Finding the answer is more of a process than ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rotten Mess Faith

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 22, 2002

We illustrate how Jesus had to walk Martha through three levels of faith.

TITLE DEED FAITH By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I ponder today ROTTEN MESSES and Faith. We must come to realize a problem is but a doorway of opporutnity for God to show His Plan! I ponder: Can people have faith and never use it? Are there levels of faith? How can I learn to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:21-46, Romans 12:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Faith Of Four Friends

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Dec 1, 2000

Sermon on Mark 2:1-12

“FAITH OF FOUR FRIENDS” or “HOW TO BRING PEOPLE TO CHRIST” MARK 2:1-12 There was once the small rural church. Now the church wad very small. So small that the pastor had to double up as the local barber to make ends meet. There happened to be a man in this small community who had invested ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Bible Church

The Test Of Real Faith

Contributed by Mike Busby on Jan 28, 2001

A challenge to anyone who professes to have faith in Christ.

INTRODUCTION It’s not what we claim to be as Christians, but what we are seen to be that really matters. Anyone can claim to have faith in Christ, but if that claim to faith is not backed up or authenticated by the things we do, then, says James, it’s nothing more than dead faith: an empty ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Is The Substance Of All

Contributed by Michael Cotie on Feb 4, 2001

Faith is the key for all to be overcomers.

Faith the Substance of All Hebrews 10:39 & 11:1 Intro: Faith is the key for all believers in Christ Jesus. Because of placing our faith in Christ we have Hope, Hope for all eternity and Hope is all we need. Core: In Hebrews 10:39 & 11:1 we see these words, "But we are not of them who draw ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

Strengthen Your Faith

Contributed by Robert Travis on Jul 19, 2001

Faith is simply taking God at His word.

STRENGTHEN YOUR FAITH SCRIPTURE READING: II TIMOTHY 1:13-18 “Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us. This thou knowest, that all they which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Faith + Word = Christian Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 23, 2001

After professing faith in Jesus, the next step is to show that we have faith, we do this through good works.

First Baptist Church James 2:14-26 September 23, 2001 James is one of my favorite books of the Bible because it is practical. James is straight forward and does not beat around the bush. Today’s passage is considered one of the most controversial and misunderstood passages in James. Where is ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

"Faith To The Third Degree"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 4, 2005

Daniel was spared from being eaten in the Lion’s den, but others were not. Those who died for their faith, had the greatest faith of all!

Title: “Faith to the Third Degree” Faith is defined as: (Heb 11:1 KJV) Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Faith is required upon salvation… (Eph 2:8 KJV) For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Passing The Torch Of Faith

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on May 7, 2005

Our text comes from the last letter Paul wrote from a Roman prison cell before his death. Paul realized that when his beloved Timothy recived word of his death --- Satan would use this to try to discourage this young minister. Paul writes to him and remin

PASSING THE TORCH OF FAITH II TIMOTHY 1:1-7 INTRODUCTION: The book of II Timothy was the last known letter that the apostle Paul wrote from a Roman prison cell --- just before Nero had him beheaded for his belief in Jesus Christ and for the preaching of Jesus Christ and Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Caleb The Man Of Faith

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 8, 2005

An example of determined faith and its resulting victory.

CALEB - THE MAN OF FAITH I THE CLAIM OF FAITH v.6 You know what the LORD said . . . about you and me a. DIVINE INFALLIBLITY I Kings 8:56 "Praise be to the LORD, who has given rest to his people Israel just as he promised. Not one word has failed of all the good promises he gave through his ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:5-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fearless Faith And What If . . . ?

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 22, 2005

Examples of Bible Characters who showed fearless faith - but what if they had not . . .

FEARLESS FAITH -- and What If . . . . . .? I. ABRAHAM: Believing the promise of many descendants; Genesis 12:7; The LORD appeared to Abram and said, "To your offspring I will give this land." Genesis 15:4-8 Then the word of the LORD came to him: "This man will not be your heir, but a son ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible