Sermons on Faith Practices:

Faith That Works Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 10, 2011

What you believe governs what you do; if you don't do what Jesus commands, you don't really believe what he says. Or some other belief is stronger.

As many of you know, my mother is coming to visit me in a couple of weeks. As a matter of fact, she'll be playing for the Sunday service on the 23rd. And guess what? I'm going to finish emptying out my boxes before she arrives. This is because I know my mother, and I know she'll be here. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith Is The Victory! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 10, 2015

Our victory in life comes through our faith in Jesus!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I am so glad to be here today. What a blessing it is to be able to share from God’s Word with you today! • Life is a joy, or it cane be a joy if it does not seem to be right now. • With that said, life can have its share of downs and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fear Or Faith Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

The unknown can stimulate either fear or faith, courage or cowardice. By the authority of Jesus the Christian is to choose faith, even in the face of negative evidence.

The Golden Gate Bridge in California got way behind schedule when it was being built. There were so many casualties, and the men were afraid of falling off. A huge safety net was placed beneath the area of operations, but for a time this made no difference. Then a man fell off into the net. When ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-24

Faith Described Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 8, 2022

Faith brings a confidence in God’s promises and shows trust in His character.

LEAVING A LEGACY SERIES HEBREWS 11:1-3 FAITH DESCRIBED The author of Hebrews has just said in 10:39 that “we are not of those who shrink back to destruction but of those who have faith to the preserving of the soul.” The readers of this epistle were tempted just as we are, to place their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 9, 2021

The highest compliment the New Testament can give to a Christian is that they are faithful. It will be the greatest reward to hear Jesus say in the day of judgement, "well done thou good and faithful servant."

Andrew Carnegie was the richest man in the world at the beginning of the 20th century. His life illustrated both the positive and negative sides of the fruit of faithfulness. You would think that faithfulness would always be positive, but the fact is, every virtue can be a vice if it is linked to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Leap Of Faith Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jun 11, 2021

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching.

“Leap of Faith” Luke 6:46 – 7:10 A sermon for 6/13/21 Pastor John Bright - Harmony & Swansonville UMC Luke 6 “46 “But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do the things which I say? 47 Whoever comes to Me, and hears My sayings and does them, I will show you whom he is like: 48 He is like a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23, Genesis 2:16-17, Matthew 3:2, Matthew 4:17, James 2:14-17, John 14:21, Psalm 139:23-24, Luke 6:46-49, 2 John 1:4-6, Luke 7:1-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

Health Care Plan

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

God’s Health Care Plan is discussed!

Health Care Plan James 5:14-15 8-09-09 Intro I want to address a subject that seems to be on a lot of people’s minds these days—health care. Almost everyone agrees there are aspects of the current health care system in America that need reform. Almost nobody agrees as to how to fix it. Town hall ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-15

Denomination: Charismatic

Little Church, Big Impact Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 20, 2012

A little church like ours can have a big impact if we trust the Savior, love the saints, and put our hope in the certainty of the Gospel.

As a church leader, I am often challenged by the question: If our church would cease to exist, how much would the community really miss us? In other words, What kind of contribution are we making to the Washington Island community? Well, a professor at the University of Pennsylvania actually ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Let's Restore The New Testament Church

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 22, 2011

A sermon on areas that need to be restored from the New Testament church (Outline and material adapted from Ed Bousman at http://edbousman.net/pages/default2.asp?active_page_id=383)

Introduction: I got this outline from Brother Ed Bousman who has gone on to be with the Lord. Let’s restore the New Testament Church. Perhaps a better way to put it would be, let us restore the people to the church of the New Testament. The New Testament Church has been here since the Day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Divine Call To Discipleship Series

Contributed by Jack Perkins, D.min., Ladc, Csac, Cclc on Aug 11, 2021

The ascent to godliness begins in the heart of God’s love, in sovereignty of his purpose, process, and timing. He calls us to salvation in Jesus Christ. Reflecting upon God’s will and purposes for the world, we are challenged to acknowledge God’s call to discipleship, aspiring to godliness.

We are curious people. People have a fascination about learning the “scoop” on other people. Live is approached like a virtual soap-opera. Some will intentionally go public with very private and personal areas of their life. There are a growing number of people who have given internet access to ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mighty God Sermon Ii: His Will Revealed In His Word Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 17, 2020

The reality that not everyone believes in Christ challenges Christians to reaffirm our belief in the Bible as God's Holy Word and the standard by which we are to conduct our lives.

WHAT A MIGHTY GOD! MAY HIS WILL BE DONE AS REVEALED IN HIS HOLY WORD Among my precious memories is Vacation Bible School - my first introduction to the Bible. Loved VBS because it gave me somewhere to go during the summer when public school was out -also looked ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Devoted To Prayer Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 5, 2023

Prayer is a vital practice in our relationship with God. We can pray individually, together with others, and with power. Jesus demonstrated these three ways of praying in His life.

You know how sometimes you just need some alone time? Well, Jesus did too. He would wake up super early, find a quiet spot, and just talk to God. It's like charging your phone at night. You wake up with a full battery, ready to tackle the day. So, try it out. Find a quiet spot, and start your day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42, Matthew 6:5-15

Topics: Spiritual Practices, Community Worship, Divine Intervention, Faith Healing

Surprising The World Youth Sermon

Contributed by Youth Sermons on Sep 29, 2023

Understand that not all Christians are called to be evangelists in the traditional sense, but all are called to live lives that provoke questions about their faith. This can be done through acts of kindness, words of affirmation, and giving gifts.

Have you ever felt a bit freaked out when you hear the word 'evangelism'? Like, does it make you think of knocking on strangers' doors or trying to convince your friends at school to come to church? It can feel a bit like you're being asked to sell something, right? Well, let's take a chill pill ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6, 1 Peter 3:15-16

Topics: Spiritual Outreach, Questionable Ethics, Faith Lifestyle, Evangelical Practices

Flood Faith Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 13, 2002

God tells us that Noah is a perfect example of Godly faith. What was so impressive about Noah’s faith that we could learn from?

ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM NOAH’S ARK o Plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark. o Noah didn’t wait for his ship to come in, he built one. o Stay fit. When you’re 600 years old, someone might ask you to do something REALLY big. o Don’t listen to critics -- do what has to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Sacrificial Faith Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 16, 2002

The story of the sacrifical faith of the woman who fell at Jesus’ feet and washed his feet with her tears.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 18 A Sacrificial Faith Luke 7:36-50 We have before us this morning a record of the worship of woman who falls at the feet of Jesus in worship. We are never told her name. Luke does not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist