Sermons on Faith Of The Fatherless:

Faith And Works

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 31, 2013

The practical faith of Rahab stands in contrast to the platitudes of the person who sent the hungry empty away, and failed to clothe the naked.

FAITH AND WORKS. James 2:14-26. A person is making what seems to be a credible claim to “faith” - but (as yet) there is no evidence in their lives of their allegiance to Jesus Christ. They seem to have all the right words, but (so far) “works” are lacking. James 2:14. What is the profit in the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Justification By Faith Series

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014

NOW THAT PAUL HAS SHOWN HOW SINFUL HUMANITY IS IN ROMANS 1-3, IN ROMANS 4 HE SHOWS THE ONLY CURE FOR THE SIN PROBLEM IS AND HAS ALWAYS BEEN FAITH

Romans 4—Justification by Faith Examples – David & Abraham 1. What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found? 2. For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God. 3. For what saith the scripture? Abraham ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Persevering Faith

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 5, 2014

John 3:36 says, “He who believes (present active tense) in the Son has everlasting life...” The difference between dead faith and genuine saving faith is that saving faith is a persevering faith. Consider the characteristics of a persevering faith

Persevering Faith Hebrews 11:39-12:3 Faith is synonymous with belief and trust. There is however a difference between genuine saving faith and spurious, superficial, disingenuous faith. This difference is crucial. Intellectual assent, a head belief or knowledge does not save. James 2:19 tells us ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lean Into Faith

Contributed by Roy Conwell on Jan 5, 2014

Pastor Keith Henderson speaks on Leaning into Faith.

Pastor Keith Henderson speaks on Leaning into Faith. He encourages us to live the following into life according to your abilities: 1). God is good 2). Nothing is impossible with God 3). Jesus won an absolute victory 4). Wake up to the fact that you are significant ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Vineyard

They Abandoned Their Faith

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 7, 2014

To show that faith is our overcoming factor.

I. EXORDIUM: Have you abandoned your faith? Do you have faith in JESUS in the first place? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that faith is our overcoming factor. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:6 (Today's English Version) 6:6 And then they abandoned their faith! It is impossible ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

They Abandoned Their Faith

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 9, 2014

To show that faith is our overcoming factor.

I. EXORDIUM: Have you abandoned your faith? Do you have faith in JESUS in the first place? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that faith is our overcoming factor. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 6:6 (Today's English Version) 6:6 And then they abandoned their faith! It is impossible ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Assembly Of The Faithful Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 19, 2018

As a helpful model of Godly faithfulness we can learn from this congregation in considering 1) The Church, City, and Correspondent (Revelation 3:7), 2) The Commendation (Revelation 3:8-9), and finally 3) The Command & Counsel (Revelation 3:10-13)

This weekend, people are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day. As a 16-year-old Romanized Briton in 406/7AD, Patrick was sold to a cruel warrior chief whose opponents' heads sat atop sharp poles around his palisade in Northern Ireland. While Patrick minded his master's pigs in the nearby hills, he lived ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Other

Faith In Action Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 31, 2018

Are we really the church or a faded glory of a church which once was?

Faith in Action Acts 4:32-35 It has been said: Preach the Gospel; if necessary use words.” This is one of those statements that are pretty self-explanatory. There is all too often a wide gulf between what we preach and what we do. We find preachers and teachers who can explain the text in an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith Is The Victory Series

Contributed by D. Dewaine Phillips on Sep 15, 2021

New Year's: Some things in life might feel like running a marathon when we’ve never run a mile before. We might feel this way about our New Year’s resolutions, or even our walk with the Lord. Faith can help us push ahead.

The hymn writer John H. Yates said, “Faith is the victory! Faith is the victory! Oh, glorious victory, that overcomes the world.” In athletics, many things are touted as helping win the victory, from sports drinks to athletic wear. But can that NIKE swoosh really do anything? There is only one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Childlike Faith Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 28, 2021

This leads us to the Essential King Jesus for this passage: Jesus wants child-like faith in the Kingdom of God.

ESSENTIAL KING JESUS: Childlike Faith MARK 10:13-16 #kingjesus USE AUDIO BIBLE: Mark Chapter 10:1-52 [6:51] https://www.biblegateway.com/audio/mclean/esv/Mark.10 INTRODUCTION… Gospel of Mark Review The word ‘essential’ means ‘of the utmost importance.’ ‘Essential’ means ‘basic,’ ‘indispensable,’ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Steadfast Faith Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Oct 4, 2021

Throughout life, we will face some critical decisions just as Daniel's three friends did. If we choose to deny the Lord, we may escape the threats and the suffering for a brief time, but the day of us leaving this world will eventually come.

Last time we saw how Nebuchadnezzar had become emperor over a vast empire and was wondering how he could bring all the people together. He remembered his dream from years before and decided to construct a gold statue. Then he ordered the people as they hear the orchestra play, they were to bow ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Crisis

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 7, 2021

There have been moments in everyone's life where faith is tested. A faith crisis will come from a number of factors that are discussed in this sermon. Also, how to confront a faith crisis is examined.

Faith Crisis Revelation 12 Michael H. Koplitz Seven years ago, I received a calling from my Lord Jesus to leave my vocation and enter pastoral ministry. I was told in my calling to go out and to preach the Word of God. But how could I do this? I was only baptized a couple of years earlier and was ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

The Obediene Of Faith

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 8, 2021

Men who obeyed God through faith.

HE OBEDIENE OF FAITH Romans 10: 17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romans 1; 17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. James 2:14 What doth it ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17, Romans 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Remarkable Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Oct 15, 2021

A sermon examining the importance of placing our faith in Christ.

REMARKABLE FAITH Mark 7:24-30 I have certain resources that I use to find stories to illustrate the truths that we are examining as we walk through God’s Word each week. This past week I set out to find a good illustration on great faith. I quickly realized that none could compare to the examples ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Simple Faith Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 30, 2016

If you want the joy of your relationship with Christ back, beware of the legalists and simply believe in Christ. Stop trying to live up to someone's performance standards and simply trust Christ with your life.

In our lawsuit-happy culture, American companies must go to great lengths to avoid lawsuits, and they do it by putting some of the strangest warning labels on their products. Every year, the Center for America sponsors the Wacky Warning Labels Contest, looking for what it calls “the most ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free