Sermons on Faith Practices:

What Is Faith? Series

Contributed by Andrew Schroer on Mar 12, 2001

Faith is a confidence based on the sure promises of our faithful, never changing Savior God and therefore affects every aspect of our lives.

When I was in college, a rather large number of guys in my dorm watched the soap opera “Days of our Lives”. Now I remember sitting down with them one time and watching it. In that episode, a woman named Hope was caught in an avalanche while skiing. She was lost and everyone was worried that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Keeping The Faith

Contributed by Patrick Lenney on Mar 12, 2001

As we grow in Christ, there exists within us a "faith" that grows. It is beyond just believing. It is a way of life. Sometimes it seems we grow weary, we can become faithless, and it is in these moments that we must know the Lord loves us, and is preparing us to do His will.

KEEPING THE FAITH? SCRIPTURE TEXT: LUKE 22:28-30 3/10/2001 ELDER P. J. LENNEY HAVE YOU EVER HEARD SOMEONE SAY THAT BEFORE, OR HAD SOMEONE ASK YOU THAT? I BELIEVE ITS SOMETHING SOMEONE SAYS WHEN THEY ARE RESPONDING TO “HOW YA DOING”. ONE MIGHT REPLY, I’M ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:28-30, Romans 12:3-6

Denomination: Apostolic

Grasshopper Faith

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 23, 2001

Will we live by faith or by calculation? Joshua and Caleb demonstrate faith that focuses on what God can and promises to do.

"Grasshopper Faith?" Numbers 13,14 Names are really interesting. Parents often spend countless hours deciding what to name their children. We know names are important. In some countries and cultures, names carry significant meanings intended to shape the character of the child. In some ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dynamic Faith Series

Contributed by David Salyer on Dec 21, 2000

What type of faith that God wants us to display

Dynamic Faith Matt. 8:5-10 Intro- What I believe that Jesus was trying to say to the Roman centurion, is you have dynamic faith. You have a faith that is captiviating, usable, powerful. The centurion had a faith that was remarkable in that those around could see it and know it. People I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith And Doubt

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 22, 2000

A believer’s life is a mixture of faith and doubt

HEB.11:1;6 "FAITH AND DOUBT" * Many Bible stories have mixtures of faith and doubt. * This is true of the simple account given in Matt.8:23-27. * Jesus entered into a ship and His disciples followed Him. * There came a great storm upon the sea. * The boat was covered with the waves, but Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Faith Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 4, 2001

When our faith is properly anchored in Christ it makes a noticable difference in our lives, qualifies us to be God’s ministers, and brings us God’s salvation.

Americans have a love/hate relationship with faith. One the one hand people in our culture admire people who have a strong faith. Success literature tells us, "If you believe it, you can achieve it." The Robin Williams movie "Jacob the Liar" captures our culture’s fascination with faith. In the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Journey Of Faith

Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 15, 2001

Paul’s conversion experience is an example of how God can reach anyone and use them for His glory.

A Journey of Faith Acts 9: 10-30 INTRODUCTION Paul had encountered Jesus on the Damascus Road. He was left blind from it. He was the archenemy of Christians. Now he needed a friend. God was at work in his life. I. PAUL WAS BEFRIENDED (Acts 9:10-22) A. God asked Annanias to go to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-30

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Failure Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction to Exodus

Today we begin a new series of sermons on Exodus. (Outline available) As I said in that outline the story of the Exodus is the story of the people of God. What we find here is a precursor to what we find in the gospels and in a sense is a mirror of our own experience of being part of the people of ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Reward Of Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Daniel’s colleagues faced a dilemma - compromise their faith in God or die - but refusing to do so, God stood by them in their hour of peril.

The story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego in the burning, fiery furnace is a favourite in the Old Testament and it has enjoyed its popularity since the earliest days in the Christian church when the first generation of Christians in Rome were being persecuted for their faith. The story was ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful And True Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CAN GOD BE COUNTED ON TO KEEP HIS PROMISES?

BIG IDEA: CAN GOD BE COUNTED ON TO KEEP HIS PROMISES? I. (:1-4) GOD’S LOVINGKINDNESS AND FAITHFULNESS REFLECTED IN HIS PROMISE OF THE DAVIDIC COVENANT A. The Unchanging Character of God Spurs an Unchanging Pattern of Praise 1. Praise for God’s Lovingkindness "forever" "to all generations" "built ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:1-52

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faithful Followers

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

Big Idea: FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS HELP THE PERSECUTED CHURCH STAND STRONG IN THE GRACE OF GOD H.

Big Idea: FAITHFUL FOLLOWERS HELP THE PERSECUTED CHURCH STAND STRONG IN THE GRACE OF GOD H. Gordon Selfridge built up one of the world's larges department stores in London. He achieved success by being a leader, not a boss. Here is his own comparison of the two types of executives: The boss drives ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Victory Of Faith

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

The Victory of Faith Proves a Relationship With God (5:1-12) 1.

The Victory of Faith Proves a Relationship With God (5:1-12) 1. True Believers Will Demonstrate a New Nature (5:1-4) a. Our loving relationship to the brethren demonstrates our new nature (:1) b. Our faithfulness to God's command to love demonstrates our new nature (:2-4) ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Repentance And Faith

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

CHRISTIAN SIMPLICITY: REPENTANCE AND FAITH THE TWO ESSENTIALS OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE I.

CHRISTIAN SIMPLICITY: REPENTANCE AND FAITH THE TWO ESSENTIALS OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE I. RECEIVE CHRIST JESUS THE LORD -- REPENTANCE AND FAITH A. Repentance -- obstacles = pride, independence, self-reliance have to realize you are headed the wrong direction; conversion involves turning around (not ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

His Faithfulness

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

We look at the fruit of faithfulness and see how this characteristic of God becomes a powerful witness to the fact that God is real and He is in us.

Introductory Considerations 1. Few years ago held special service to try and reach those outside the church. One of highlights was this song. Words come from a person outside church looking for something. Ev’ry night I say a prayer, In the hopes that there’s a Heaven, But ev’ry day I’m more ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:11-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Genuine Faith”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Sep 27, 2001

Year C. Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost October 7th, 2001 Luke 17: 5-10 Heavenly Father, thank you for genuine faith, which can accomplish what experience, reason, and probability would disallow. Amen. Title: “Genuine faith”

Year C. Eighteenth Sunday after Pentecost October 7th, 2001 Luke 17: 5-10 Heavenly Father, thank you for genuine faith, which can accomplish what experience, reason, and probability would disallow. Amen. Title: “Genuine faith” Jesus teaches about faith as a quality and the quality of a disciple’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran