Sermons on Faith Not Sight:

“a Blind Beggar Receives Sight” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Nov 24, 2015

The miracle of the blind beggar receiving sight from Jesus a picture of how God works sovereignly in the salvation of sinners.

11 22 2015 “A Blind Beggar Receives Sight” John 9:1-12 Today we examine the sixth sign chosen by John to demonstrate Jesus’ Messiahship, recorded in John 9:1-12. There we read: “Now as Jesus passed by, He saw a man who was blind from birth. 2 And His disciples asked Him, ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Walking

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 12, 2005

The Believers pursuit of intellectual knowledge vs experience is considered in this message.

As a young Believer just starting my spiritual journey, I remember that I would walk in and through the presence of God effortlessly. I lived and breathed the supernatural. Signs and Wonders followed me everywhere! The anointing was powerful! Then I started my formal Bible training and was told ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Funnel Faith

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Jul 15, 2001

The typical Funnel as a type of Salvation and the way of Blessings from God.

In the Gospel according to Matthew, in ch.7, the Lord Jesus talks about the strait and narrow way, and also the wide and broad way. He also says in John ch.10, that He is The Door, and that they might have life More Abundantly. In looking at the typical funnel, one can see there is a wide opening, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12-15, Matthew 7:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Increase Our Faith Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on Oct 7, 2013

Think you know the definition of faith? Have you looked it up? The Apostles needing something, but was it faith in Christ? They were right there with him! Their faith (as we traditionally think of it) was replaced by sight. So what were they asking?

Increase our Faith October 6, 2013 A young boy walked into a neighborhood church for the first time. He sat down and looked around at all the posters, announcements and pictures along the walls. When he came to a group of photographs of men in uniform, he asked a nearby usher, “Who are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: *other

Abraham's Faith: A Sacrificial Faith Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 5, 2008

Study through the eleventh chapter of Hebrews; As we study this passage of scripture in Hebrews we will see this act of Abraham is the supreme act of faith, and believing God to keep His word.

Letting your Faith do the Walking Part VI Abraham’s Faith: A Sacrificial Faith Pm service July 13th 2008 Hebrews 11:17-19 Introduction Tonight as we come to part six in our series “Letting your faith do the walking”, we come again to Abraham. The first time we saw Abraham it was an obedient and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Of Faith

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 20, 2002

In each of John’s miracles he gives us a glimpse of what the Christian life is like. Here we see that the Christian life is the life of faith.

Introduction Each of John’s miracles give us a glimpse of what the Christian life is to be like. In his first miracle Jesus shows us the Christian life is the better life(John 2:10). Here in his second miracle we discover that the Christian life is the life of faith. In our passasge we see three ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Assembly Of God

By Faith

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Mar 8, 2009

Ask yourself the question, do you have faith? How do you know you have faith? What is faith, so you can know you have it? What hangs on whether you have faith or not?

BY FAITH: Hebrews 11:1-12:2 (Verse 1) gives us a two-fold definition of faith: “Faith is… (1a) …the assurance of things hoped for. (1b) …the conviction of things not seen. It is important to understand that these two words, assurance (substance in KJV) and conviction are two very hard and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Impossible To Restore Part 2: Four To Sixth Qualities Of Apostate Person

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 6, 2014

To show that JESUS our LORD is compared to food and drink, and every moment we can, we need to consume and drink Him at all times until we are overflowing.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you consume JESUS until you are full? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS our LORD is compared to food and drink, and every moment we can, we need to consume and drink Him at all times until we are overflowing. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:5 (Amplified ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

See What You Believe Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jul 20, 2023

Following Christ is a life of faith lived in holy anticipation. If that’s the kind of life you want, then start where you need to. Believe what you see or believe hoping to see. Then believe before you see until you see what you believe.

Sales were stagnant at the insurance company where Daniel P. Amos worked as the chief executive. So, he decided to take a huge risk with a novel ad campaign that poked fun at the company’s name. Take a look (show Aflac—Barra at the Barber, www.youtube.com/watch?v=VS83HdpzxDU). This was one of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Faith

Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 7, 2011

We need to understand what the Bible means when it talks about faith. We’re going go look at a passage in which Jesus describes a faith that can uproot trees. It’s the kind of faith that pursues the improbable; the kind of faith that changes lives.

“FAITH” (adapted from a message by Darrel Land) LUKE 17:5-10 OPEN I want us to talk about “Faith” this morning. What exactly does that word mean – faith? It seems to be one of those “churchy” words that mean different things to different people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith?

Contributed by J C Prince on Oct 15, 2007

Of all the things God could have chosen as the road to salvation. Why did he choose Faith?

Why Faith? Romans 1:13-19 for I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:13-19

Denomination: *other

The Basics Of Faith

Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Sep 15, 2003

How do I believe (have faith) for something? Here is a step-by-step approach.

I. How do I believe (or have faith ) for something? -First: Living a clean and sinless life.(For God does not hear sinners - John 9:31) -Second: Pray for ___________. (healing, to have a need met, etc.) -Third: Confess what you believe will happen as a result of your prayer *Mark 11:23 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:24, 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unshakable Faith

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 1, 2014

Every one of us is going to face something in our life that will shake our faith to its foundation. We are currently in the business of building up our faith to its greatest strength.

Unshakable Faith   1 Thessalonians 3 Introduction Every one of us is going to face something in our life that will shake our faith to its foundation. (loss, doubt, disappointment, betrayal, discouragement). We are currently in the business of building up our faith to its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Justification By Faith Apart From Works

Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Aug 5, 2002

This sermon show how Abraham, David, and all believers are made right in the sight of God based on their faith apart from any efforts of their own

The question of the ages is "How can sinful man be made right in the sight of a Holy God?" Can we work for it ? Ro. Ch 1-3 show that all are sinful. Paul asks the question "How were the Patriarchs justified?" I) ABRAHAM WAS JUSTIFIED WITHOUT WORKS Vss. 1-3 A) ABRAHAM’S WORKS Vs. 2 If ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keeping The Faith

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 1, 2011

how to keep the faith in a world that is losing it..

Intro: they once asked a prisoner of war how they had survived in the worst places imaginable. One said, every day I woke up with the thought, today will be the day that we get rescued. Many said, it was hope that kept them alive. Many said, it was a faith in God that made the difference. In these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God