Sermons on Faith Not Sight:

Do You See Anything?

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 13, 2010

Jesus asks "Who do you say I am?" Like the blind man Jesus wants to heal us so that we can see the full truth.

DO YOU SEE ANYTHING? A few years ago I went to Israel for a conference. I had a day off and wanted to get out and see the sights but I had very little money and did not know how to go about booking a bus tour. I figured I would just go down and sit at the front desk of the hotel and wait for one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-29

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Walk By Faith - The Surrendered Life Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 18, 2024

Abram was told by GOD to pack up his things, take his wife and leave his home place without even knowing where GOD was leading him. Can and would you do the same?

2024.03.17. Sermon Notes. IN THE BEGINNING – WALK BY FAITH. The Surrendered Life. William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Abram was told by GOD to pack up his things, take his wife and leave his home place without even knowing where GOD was leading him. Can and would you do the same? I’m reminded of a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7, Genesis 12:1-20, Psalm 33:12, Psalm 122:6, Genesis 13:1-18, Acts 7:2-5, Isaiah 48:17, 2 Corinthians 2:14, Psalm 23:1-6, Proverbs 3:5-6, Isaiah 30:21, Proverbs 16:9, Psalm 32:8, Psalm 37:23, Isaiah 58:11, Proverbs 20:24, Galatians 5:25, Romans 8:14, Psalm 143:10, Psalm 25:4-5, Psalm 119:105, Psalm 119:133, Psalm 143:8, Psalm 73:28, Hebrews 2:13, Galatians 2:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moving Out By Faith

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jun 9, 2003

Putting faith to the test

Let us pray Welcome.... Each Sunday we are re-minded of our theme for this year, which is, With God All Things Are Possible or With God Nothing Shall Be Impossible......... Today we will be using as our topic, Moving Out By Faith. Please turn with me in your bi-bles to Matthew 14: 22-36. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Church Of God

Quality Characteristics – Faith Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 7, 2008

This is a sermon to help build faith. 1. God does not get shook up by your STORMS. 2. God is bigger than your CIRCUMSTANCES. 3. Walking in faith builds FAITH.

Quality Characteristics – Faith Today I want us to begin by reading our focal passage. This is a story that took place with Jesus and His disciples on the Sea of Galilee. It is found in Matthew chapter eight. Follow along with me as I read: “Now when He (Jesus) got into a boat, His disciples ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living And Walking By Faith

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Nov 21, 2009

This "Crush Fear Summer Project" lesson is an encouragement in living the life of faith God called each of us to.

Living and Walking by Faith
 Is.7:9 - When Ahaz, King of Judah was attacked by multiple countries God told him, “If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all.” True then, true today! Why is Faith so important to God? Eph.2:8-9 - For it is by grace you have been saved, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living A Life Of Faith Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 21, 2010

The purpose of this message is to help us see the necessity of faith in the life of a child of God and encourage us to live by faith in the finished work of Christ on the cross.

LIVING A LIFE OF FAITH Habakkuk 3:16-19 INTRODUCTION: A. Well we have come to the end of our study of the book of Habakkuk – today is our final message 1. And I hope you have come to understand what Habakkuk did – as long as we live in this world we must be Living A Life Of Faith! 2. The ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

By Faith: Refuse And Choose

Contributed by Gary Holt on Sep 23, 2023

Moses made the choice to reject the pleasures of the world, rather choosing to side with God by faith

“By faith: refuse and choose.” Hebrews 11:24-26 Moses is the greatest prophet and teacher in the Bible: - born to Hebrew parents - who were at that point slaves in Egypt - he was born a nothing and became a faithful servant of God, - a leader of all God’s people prior to and during the Exodus ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Develop Unwavering Faith In God Series

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 28, 2025

True faith is not a blind leap but a confident assurance based on God’s character and His promises. It grows as we learn to depend on God daily, nurture our relationship with Him, and obey His instructions.

HOW TO DEVELOP UNWAVERING FAITH IN GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 11:1 Supporting Texts: Romans 4:20-21, James 1:6-8, Matthew 21:21-22, 2 Corinthians 5:7 INTRODUCTION: Faith is the foundation of every believer’s walk with God. Without faith, it is impossible to please Him or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Romans 4:20-21, James 1:6-8, Matthew 21:21-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith In God

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 17, 2005

Faith, it does a body good

Faith in God Mark 11:22-24 Sunday July 22, 2001 We have seen that God has provided a marvelous salvation from all the consequences of man’s rebellion. This salvation is to be received through repentance and faith. God expects us to change our allegiance. We must now love Him and serve Him - ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Double Minded Christian

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Jul 12, 2022

A double minded Christian is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. Their loyalty is divided between God and the world. They live more by sight and less by faith. They are neither hot or cold, just lukewarm.

TEXT: James 1:5-8 (NLT) "If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8, 1 Kings 18:21-24, Luke 16:13-15, Ephesians 4:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Step Out In Faith Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 23, 2015

Christians need to trust God enough to be willing to step out in faith. If we always live in the comfort zone our faith will eventually shrivel up and die. Be bold and fearless, step out in faith!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I enjoy that movie! • God comes to Evan and tells him to build an Ark. Evan had to step out in faith in the midst of so many obstacles in order to get it done. • As we continue our trek through the Series Building A New You, today we will delve ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Some Truths We Learn About Hell:

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 19, 2009

Today I’m going to talk for a little while about “hell”, it’s certainly not a comforting subject, but it is a subject that needs to be talk about more often because it a real place, it’s just as real a place as heaven is. Jesus spoke more about “hell

SOME TRUTHS WE LEARN ABOUT HELL: LUKE 16:19-31 3-21-09 Today I’m going to talk for a little while about “hell”, it’s certainly not a comforting subject, but it is a subject that needs to be talk about more often because it a real place, it’s just as real a place as heaven is. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

The God Perspective

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 11, 2009

When we look to the culture for answers we go astray. We need God’s perspective in our lives.

The God Perspective, 1 Samuel 15:34-16:13 Introduction An American Indian tells about a brave who found an eagle’s egg and put it into the nest of a prairie chicken. The eaglet hatched with the brood of chicks and grew up with them. All his life, the changeling eagle, thinking he was a prairie ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Reflection A.5 / Coronavirus - First Response / We Ask Why. But We’re Cautious In Forming An Opinion

Contributed by Simon Bartlett on May 9, 2020

Looking at coronavirus - is there a bigger picture? We need to look, but we also need to be cautious in interpreting what we 'see'.

There are many ways to ‘see’ things, not with our physical eyes, but with the eyes of understanding. In the previous 'Reflection' I reflected on Jesus’ sensitivity to different people he met: a leper, someone who was deaf, someone who was blind. Jesus ‘saw’ each person as an individual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus' Sixth Sign Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 21, 2023

The sixth sign in John 9:1-41 teaches us that Jesus is the light of the world who gives sight to the spiritually blind.

Introduction The Apostle John wrote The Gospel According to John. Jesus had done thousands of miracles. John selected just seven of these miracles, which he called “signs,” to help his readers “believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing [they] may have life in his ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed