Sermons on Faith Manifest:

A Mustard Seed Faith

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 31, 2007

Jesus is teaching the followers an important attitude of effective discipleship. Let’s look at the key actions steps of this attitude that Jesus expects us to apply in our journey to fruitfulness.

Please read first: Luke 17:5-10 I feel extremely hot in this rope this morning. Isn’t it strange that we are already passing a week in October and still having 85 degree weather? What do you think this winter will be like? There’s a story of a tribe of Indians on the remote reservation, who asked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Faith To See It Through Series

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Nov 7, 2007

When everyone around him saw insurmountable Giants, Joshua saw the Promise of God. He modeled for us how Faith is essential to realizing God’s promises and plans for our lives.

The Faith to See it Through Grant van Boeschoten November 4, 2007 I have heard it said that you cannot determine a man’s greatness by his wealth and ability, but rather by what it takes to discourage him. I hope that I am not talking to a discouraged people this morning. And today, I want ...read more

Mountain Moving Faith

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2007

What it means to have mountain moving faith.

A faith-filled Heart Theme: Text: Matthew 21:18-22 Matthew 21:18 Now in the morning, as He returned to the city, He was hungry. 19 And seeing a fig tree by the road, He came to it and found nothing on it but leaves, and said to it, "Let no fruit grow on you ever again." Immediately the fig tree ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:18-22

Denomination: Church Of God

Functioning In The Community Of Faith

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jul 8, 2007

how each of us should operate in the body of Christ, how to contribute to our community, some guidelines set forth by Paul in achieving great things for God in the local church

Intro: since we have been preaching community for weeks, I had this thought during the city fireworks for the fourth of July celebration, this took a community effort for this night to happen. From the Mayor to councilmen, to chamber of commerce, to the law enforcement, to the community clubs, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Defend Your Faith

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 11, 2007

As we all know last week was what is considered as holy week. In other it was the season that marked the last days of our Lord here on earth in a physical body.

I don’t know how many f you have been paying attention to recent events, but things are going from bad to worst in a hurry. As we all know last week was what is considered as holy week. In other it was the season that marked the last days of our Lord here on earth in a physical body. Since the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Exchanging Fear For Faith Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jul 11, 2007

Examining how believers can give God their fear and receive faith

When we understand three things about fear from this text, we can learn what will enable us to exchange that fear for faith. 1. The SOURCE of Fear A. Some fear trials (1 Kings 19:3) B. Some fear trouble (1 Sam. 17:24) C. Some fear tomorrow (Matt. 6:34) D. Some fear the tomb (Ps. 23:4) 2. The SIN ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

"Intentional Faith Development"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 11, 2007

As followers of Jesus Christ, we mature in faith by learning together in community.

Galatians 5:16-26 Matthew 13:31-33 “Intentional Faith Development” My freshman year of college, I made the decision to give my life to Jesus Christ. I remember the moment so well. I was walking down the sidewalk in the evening and in my mind and heart I was wrestling with God. I knew, that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Overcoming Crises Of Faith

Contributed by Fred Smith on Jul 14, 2007

How to handle times when our faith runs head-on into crisis

He came to a broom tree, sat down under it and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, Lord,” he said. “Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors.”...Then a voice said to him, “Elijah, what are you doing here?”—I Kings 19:4b,9b OVERCOMING CRISES OF FAITH Being saved carries with it a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting The Foe By Faith

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 17, 2007

It is by faith that we face our spiritual foe, and fight our spiritual battles. No other reliance will prevail for us.

FIGHTING THE FOE BY FAITH Text: Isa.36: 1, 2; Isa.59: 19 Intro: Inherent in the life of the child of God are the inevitable trials, tribulations, and battles that seem to dog our steps. Jesus Himself said, “In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 36:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

"Faith's Hall Of Fame Series

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jul 18, 2007

This is a chapter from my Hebrew Commentary that I am writing. The book will be entitled: HEBREWS: Looking Unto Jesus. This chapter studies the faith chapter.

FAITH’S HALL OF FAME Hebrews 11 The classic chapter in the Bible that deals with faith practically is Hebrews ll. Volumes have been written as it pertains to this chapter. Men of all ages and races have been inspired and encouraged by the great example of those who lived ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Rock Solid Faith Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 20, 2007

Jesus talks about, “hearing these words of mine and acting on them.” What words? The sermon on the mount. Storms in life are inevitable – they will come, but they don’t have to overcome you! What are you building your life on?

DEVELOPING ROCK SOLID FAITH OPENING TEXT: “Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, may be compared to a wise man who built his house on the rock. And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and slammed against that house; and yet it did not fall, for it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: *other

The Day Faith Revived

Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007

God desires that his people do great exploits for Him...but it does take great FAITH.

The Day Faith Revived WT 11/28/04 2 Kings 4:8 And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where [was] a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And [so] it was, [that] as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread. • God is looking for great men, women, young ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Pledge And The Journey Of Faith Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Jul 25, 2007

LOOKS AT THE LIFE OF ABRAM AND THE PLEDGE MADE AND HIS JOURNEY OF FAITH. ENCOURAGING CHRISTIANS TO RESTART AND CONTINUE IN THE JOURNEY OF FAITH.

Gen 11: 27 – 12:9. The PLEDGE ‘the journey of faith’ Recap: The Big picture of the last two weeks: we have looked at the God of Creation and what went wrong, humanity lost a perfect relationship with GOD and a perfect world to rule under God as sin came into the world. And from that moment in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Stepping Stones Of Faith

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Aug 11, 2007

This great invitation, that Jesus extends to everyone, has 3 powerful stepping stone for you faith.

STEPPING STONES OF FAITH Text:Matthew 12:28 This great invitation, that Jesus extends to everyone, has 3 powerful stepping stone for you faith. 1. Come and receive salvation. John 12:46 “I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness.” Luke ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Faithful Steps - #2 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 12, 2007

This is the second in a series of messages for the "Just walk across the Room" emphasis. These messages are adapted from the book by Bill Hybels.

JWAR #2 - The FAITHFUL STEPS Luke 19:1-10 > Last weekend was a very special time for Deb and I, we had our entire bunch together. Jonathon came home from working 3 months for student life plus Christy and Piper came to kind of “celebrate” that Christy finished her college course work ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist