Sermons on Faith Practices:

Faithful Followers

Contributed by David Roth on Jan 24, 2015

Epiphany 3.. Jesus call to us creates the faith to follow Him. Following Jesus is our faith in action. As followers we are not in charge, and cannot see the future. We follow Christ because we trust Him with our lives now and in His kingdom forever.

Mark 1:14-20 “Faithful Followers” J. J. May the words of my mouth, and the meditations of our hearts, be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, our Rock and our Redeemer. Amen. “Faithful Followers” Last week we read in the Gospel of John how Jesus had begun to call his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Lutheran

The Reach Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 5, 2015

What brings people to Jesus? People came to Jesus because He was involved in ministry. Jesus was exercising authority and compassion that brought healing & life to people.

MATTHEW 9: 18-26 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED SERIES] THE REACH OF FAITH [THE INTERRUPTIONS OF LIFE ] [1 Thess. 4:13-18/ Mark 5:21-43/ Luke 8:40-56] After three non-miracle events Matthew returns with a flurry of miracle activity [in verses 18-34]. The raising of the dead and the healing of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Shield Of Faith Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 9, 2014

Without a shield, we will falter on the battlefield. With the shield of faith we can ward off attacks. Don’t let your shield down; it receives the blows meant for you. Keep the faith!

“Above all, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one,” Ephesians 6:16. Some of our forward-deployed soldiers are using Exo-Shield body armor, comprised of a series of contoured, ergonomically designed armor plates for the upper ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:17

Denomination: Congregational

Faith As Trust

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 9, 2014

Faith in the midst of adversity.

FAITH AS TRUST. Psalm 62:5-12. 1. Context David asserts in Psalm 62:1, that, “Truly” his soul waits upon God, from whom comes his salvation. The Psalmist claims, in no uncertain terms, that his trust is grounded in God (Psalm 62:2). This is a statement of faith which he has reached through the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:5-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Faithful! Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

The miracle that is the Jewish nation.

The Israelites: the Jews as a nation are a miracle. Vs. 1 “I ask then: Did God reject his people? By no means!” (NIV) The Setting Aside of Israel: 1) Is only Partial not a Complete. Vs. 1-10 Three Proofs: Paul was the proof. Vs. 1b There was always a small remnant of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctified Faith

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 10, 2014

What are the avenues through which we can build a sanctified faith?

Sanctified Faith 1 Thessalonians 4 We all want to have a faith that makes a difference in our lives. What kinds of things get in the way of that? The kind of faith that makes a difference is one that leads us to sanctification -holiness. 1. Sanctified Faith Comes Through Obedience ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith In Speech Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Nov 11, 2014

study in the book of James

Faith in Speech James 3:1-12 I. Your tongue requires control A. Provides tremendous opportunity B. Provides tremendous offense II. Your tongue renders destruction A. A fire B. A beast C. A poison III. Your tongue reflects the heart A. No room for double talk B. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Weightless Faith

Contributed by Trae Durden on Dec 5, 2014

We hear Jesus say “My yoke is easy, My burden is light” (Mt. 11:30). And we choose to run with that “easy” life! We love to forget that He also said, ““If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me” (Mt. 16:24)

Weightless Faith Philippians 3:17-21 Is the Christian life only about avoiding wrong? Is an “Avoidance” lifestyle all that God expects of us or is there more? Like bringing Glory to God in faith by taking action! Serving others! We hear Jesus say “My yoke is easy, My burden is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:23-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keeping The Faith Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 5, 2014

If we are going to be committed to Jesus, we must strive to keep the faith!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we are back in our series entitled, “Committed.” • The aim of this series is to help each one of us to strengthen our commitment to Jesus, who is fully committed to you. • WE examined the story of Zacchaeus to gain understanding of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Commentary On Faith

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 5, 2015

To establish that “pistis” is the process or the doctrine of faith. It is the gospel of grace that is preached. While “pisteuo” is the end results of that process. It is one’s belief in the gospel of Christ, after hearing it preached.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Faith Defined 2. Faith Directed 3. Faith Demonstrated Remarks. 1. In this lesson, we will examine the words "faith" and "belief" from their source, the Greek. The writer of the Book of Hebrews in our text uses both terms almost synonymously. Though there ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Crisis Of Faith

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

The Crisis of Faith

Exodus 14. 1-31 The Crisis of Faith 13 And Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD, which he will shew to you to day: for the Egyptians whom ye have seen to day, ye shall see them again no more for ever. 14 The LORD shall fight for you, and ye ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Holiness

The Crisis Of Faith

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

The Crisis of Faith

Exodus 14:10-15 The Crisis of Faith 1. The Distinction Of Faith ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-15

Denomination: Holiness

The Triumph Of Faith

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

The Triumph of Faith

Joshua 5:13 - Ch 6:5 The Triumph of Faith Jericho was a very formidable city, a great city Great in Antiquity, oldest cities. Great in Iniquity Great in Hostility an impregnable fortress There’s a Jericho standing between us and :- God's Person, God's Plan, God's Purpose, God's Power, and ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Prayer Of Faith

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

The Prayer Of Faith

1 Kings 18 v 41 - 46 James 5:16-18 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. 17 Elias was a man ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Holiness

The Fight Of Faith

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

The Fight of Faith

Psalm 20 The Fight of Faith 1. The Intercession of Faith - 20:1-4 (a) God Will Shield You in the Battle 1 The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee; (b) God Will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:1-9

Denomination: Holiness