Sermons on faith solidarity:

Risky Faith

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 6, 2005

Faith we all have it but sometimes we have faith in th wrng things. Church people tend to have safe faithand take few risk for the kingdom.

Risky Faith Hebrews 11:1-8 I have been thinking about faith this week. I started thinking about people, that I know that have faith. The first group that comes to mind are the ones that I have sat with at the hospital. The ones that say, “I’m Ready!” Their only question is why do I have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

A Profitable Faith. Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005

Some people do not see any benefits from being a Christian. Our faith is profitable, and we need to be able to share that in convincing manner. In this passage James gives some illustrations concerning a provable faith.

A Profitable Faith. James 2:14-26 C:\MyData\JAM-OLD But Good\JAMES2-2.WPD {14} What use is it, my brethren, if a man says he has faith, but he has no works? Can that faith save him? {15} If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, {16} and one of you says to them, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: *other

A Faithful Mother

Contributed by Mike Turner on May 8, 2005

A sermon for Mother’s Day.

A Faithful Mother 1 Sam 1:19-29 Hannah was one of the most faithful mothers in all of the Bible. It would do us all well if we would follow her example as parents. I. Hannah was faithful in prayer. a. Her prayers were specific. b. Her prayers were sincere. c. Her prayers were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In The Impossible

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on May 17, 2005

IF YOU HAVE THE FAITH, INDEED GOD HAS THE POWER. YOU MIGHT HAVE FAILED NINETY-NINE TIMES BEFORE, BUT BELIEVE THAT THE NEXT TIME IS THE RIGHT TIME TO GET BLESSED BY GOD.

FAITH IN THE IMPOSSIBLE LUKE 1:5-13 HEBREWS 11 DECLARES: BY FAITH ABEL OFFERED A MORE EXCELLENT SACRIFICE UNTO GOD. BY FAITH ENOCH WAS TRANSLATED THAT HE SHOULD NOT SEE DEATH. BY FAITH NOAH MOVED WITH FEAR. BY FAITH ABRAHAM WENT OUT, NOT KNOWING WHERE HE WAS GOING. BY FAITH SARAH RECEIVED MIGHT ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Vital Faith

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 23, 2005

To be vital and biblical, faith must work. Faith without works is dead. Faith lived in loving generosity of spirit toward others is what God wants from His people

Sermon for CATM - “Vital Faith” Recently my father had a medical procedure to correct a problem that he had with his heart. It was called an angioplasty. The flow of blood to his heart was 80% restricted and a heart attack was just waiting to happen. So the doctor inserted a catheter that ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith And Works

Contributed by Steven Ostrowski on May 25, 2005

Works is not seperate from faith, but a necessary component of our faith.

The Faith alone argument is no where in the Bible except in James where James refutes the argument. The book of James was made specifically to clarify the misconception that Paul advocated faith without works. I draw the conclusion that works are part of faith, one in the same as the Trinity is ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

God Is Faithful Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 25, 2005

God has always been and will always be faithful. We alone have the ability to seek God in faith or turn away, God will never change.

God’s Great Faithfulness It was a stormy night in Birmingham, England, and Hudson Taylor was to speak at a meeting at the Severn Street schoolroom. His hostess assured him that nobody would attend on such a stormy night, but Taylor insisted on going. "I must go even if there is no one but the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

Found Faithful Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 20, 2004

The first readers of the book of Hebrews were Jewish believers, in danger of deserting their faith and reverting to the old system of law. The author was challenging them to be faithful to their faith in Jesus Christ. That challenge is now given to us as

FOUND FAITHFUL Hebrews 10:19-25 The book of Hebrews teaches us about the supremacy of the Lord Jesus Christ as the only way to God. God spoke in the past many different times and in many different ways. God’s final revelation was through His Son, Jesus Christ. The gospel of Jesus Christ ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith That Endures Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 20, 2004

When Jesus comes again, those who truly believe in Jesus will be on the winning side. Until then, there is need for patient endurance. In 10:26-39, the writer gives a word of caution, a word of commendation, and a word of challenge.

A FAITH THAT ENDURES Hebrews 10:26-39 The original readers of Hebrews had been going through difficult times of persecution for their faith. Some were tempted to detach themselves from their Christian fellowship in order to avoid arrest, reproach, and suffering. Moreover, some were in danger ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith Lift Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 12, 2004

Continued exposition of the book of James exploring how believers respond to truth.

EXTREME MAKEOVER – Part Four “A Faith Lift” James 1:19-27 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2004) “My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, [20] for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. [21] ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith Of Moses

Contributed by Douglas Mcdaris on Oct 24, 2004

The Refusing and Receiving faith of Moses.

The Faith Of Moses Hebrews 11:24-29 1. The Refusing Faith Of Moses. A. He Refused The People Of Egypt. B. He Refused The Pleasures Of Egypt. C. He Refused The Possessions Of Egypt. 2. The Receiving Faith Of Moses. A. He Received The Suffering Of God’s People. B. He Received The Sovereign Of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Active Faith

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 28, 2004

Active Faith is a a faith that shows itself in our actions.

Active Faith James 2:14-26 There is an old story that tells of a man who was traveling on his donkey when he came upon a small fuzzy object lying in the road. He dismounted to look more closely and found a sparrow lying on its back with its scrawny legs thrust upward. At first he thought the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Congregational

Living By Faith

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Oct 30, 2004

This is a sermon on salvation and justification by faith prepared for preaching on Reformation Sunday. If interested, I have four great Power Point slides that accompany this message.

“LIVING BY FAITH”—ROMANS 1:16-17 Besides the saints of the Old and New Testaments, I have several heroes of the Faith. These include such people as John and Charles Wesley, Francis Asbury, Phillip William Otterbein, Peter Cartwright, and Martin Luther. It was exactly 487 years ago today, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Methodist

Fantastic Faith

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

are you surrendered or self centered? --A Self centered see himself as ok, everything is going fin. Sure I have a few problems but nothing I cant handle. I am a Christian you know. We must see ourselves as we really are!

Fantastic Faith ILL>> Dad packs up and leaves it all - in blind faith believing in God for provision and placement. Why do we need faith. I am saved. Isn’t that all I need? - are you surrendered or self centered? --A Self centered see himself as ok, everything is going fin. Sure I have a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Faith?

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Nov 7, 2004

The first of a study in Faith.

What is Faith? Hebrews 10:32-11:6 Genesis 4:1-8 Genesis 5:21-24 As we begin our walk as a church, Walk By Faith Christian Fellowship, we need to set a strong foundation on our faith. Over the next 2 months, we are going to be studying the word of God, and what it tells us about our faith. There ...read more