Sermons on Faith Takes An Act Of Will:

Whatever It Takes Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 18, 2006

First of a 6 part series encouraging believers to do "whatever it takes" to deepen their walk with Jesus.

A recent study showed 40 to 45% of American adults make one or more resolutions each year. Among the top new years resolutions are resolutions about weight loss, exercise, and stopping to smoke. Also popular are resolutions dealing with better money management / debt reduction. The following ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12, Ephesians 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith That Does Save Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 5, 2024

Acts 8:26-40 teaches us about a faith that does save.

Introduction John Newton was born in 1725 in England and lived a rebellious life. As a young man, he worked on ships, including slave ships, transporting enslaved people across the Atlantic. He was notorious for his wild behavior, harsh personality, and lack of faith. His life, dominated by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Dont Want Bank Robbers

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 22, 2009

Are you man enough to take a stand for God.

GOD DON’T NEED BANK ROBBERS Can he trust you to do what’s needed God wants people who will hang in there no matter happens He wants men and women who will not give up so easy when times get hard. God wants fighters who will fight like David. Men who will stand like ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-39

Denomination: Baptist

Take Note Of This Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2011

James says to take note of important matters of life. 1- Take note of your listening 2- Take note of your speaking 3- Take note of your anger 4- Take note of your sin

INTRO.- Take note of this. Pay attention to this. Pay attention to scripture. This is divine revelation. This is the Word of God. ILL.- One day a professor was discussing a particularly complicated concept. A pre-med student rudely interrupted to ask, "Why do we have to learn this pointless ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Shaken Faith Or Faith Shaken

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 20, 2009

Does our faith become shaken because we are so weak, or does our faith shake things up because it is so strong?

Acts 4:27-37 Verse 27-28-God you made the heavens and the earth and the sea and all that is with in them and nothing happens without your purpose and your plan being involved! No matter what has happened in your life good stuff or bad stuff, God has a plan to use it for the benefit of the kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:27-37

Denomination: Baptist

Whatever It Takes

Contributed by Andrew Hamilton on Oct 26, 2002

A call to seek Jesus with passion and believe that he welcomes those who seek him.

Whatever it Takes Mark 2:1-12 Who am I? I was talking to a pastor friend on the phone recently and he said listen to this – ‘who is this denomination? See if you can guess. I am a newly formed denomination that has been in existence for a few decades. We came out of the mainstream church because ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Take The Tunnel Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jun 23, 2007

When the walls look to tall, take the tunnel

Take the Tunnel. 2 Samuel 5:1-10 Pete sits on the street and leans against a building. He would rather beat his head against it because he just messed up again. He has a bad habit of speaking before thinking, he blurts out words as a whale spurts out salt water. His words always hurt someone, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

O Come, And Be Faithful - Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 3, 2005

Inside Paul’s heart we find faithfulness: To the FAMILY, in our FINANCES, to the FELLOWSHIP, and to the FAITH. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

O Come, and be Faithful Acts 20:18-38 [opening PowerPoint clip from Old Faithful] The Apostle Paul took 3 missionary journeys. In chapter 20 he’s about to begin the last lap…his 3rd trip. And in these verses he’s about to head out for Jerusalem, and he has to say goodbye to these saints at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:18-38

Denomination: Baptist

Take Courage! Series

Contributed by Vance Elzinga on Jul 5, 2007

Used the call to courage in Haggai as a framework for calling believers to take courage rooted in Christ against the world’s intimidation and discouragement.

HOOK/WE Used a short "bully" video clip from Bridge to Terebithia to raise issue of intimidation we sometimes feel. Sometimes physical, financial, etc. Sometimes spiritual. YOU Ever been intimidated in expressing your belief? Acting on it? If you have, you’ve got something in common with some ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith Of Our Fathers

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Feb 26, 2012

God's chosen people must recount His mighty acts among themselves.

“Do not add to what I command you and do not subtract from it, but keep the commands of the Lord your God that I give you” (Dt. 4:1,2). Keeping the law was to be Israel’s fame among the nations. Israel was not to be known for its wealth (although Solomon’s riches were ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

Rahab's Faith; A Saving Faith Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 23, 2008

Rahab is an example of the grace of God at work. Her salvation was not based on her character: she lived in a doomed city, practiced a sinful profession, engaged in rebellious activities, & lied about her actions. But she acted upon faith, & was spared th

Letting your Faith do the Walking Part 14 Rahab’s faith; A Saving Faith Joshua 2:1-24; Hebrews 11:31 Introduction In Paris there stands a monument called the “Arc de Triumph” it stands 165 ft. in height & 145 ft. wide. It is so big that a daredevil pilot once flew his plane through it’s pillars. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:31

Denomination: Baptist

Take It With You

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 16, 2009

We exalt "going to church" as the main thing, when the main thing is taking the message from the church home with you into your everyday life.

Take It With You 9/6/09 Psalm 15:1-5 James 1:19-27 Have you ever gone to Walmart with their circular baggage area, left the store and left one of your bags there in the store. What do you do when you recognize it’s missing? Or have you been to a store and left something on the counter ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith Denier

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Dec 3, 2024

If you take care of you and everyone other than your family you are worse than an infidel.

"I have a question - need an interpretation of 1 Timothy 5:8. Rock solid, hard core, gloves off, down and dirty. What are the implications, explications, every angle, no stone left unturned." 1 Tim 5:8  But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Away The Vail

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Apr 7, 2016

To establish that the vail which once covered Moses face; now covers the face of many believers, and can only be removed after they understand and accept the teachings of Jesus Christ. This lesson deals with spiritual blindness to the truth.

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Regarding the Statutes of Christ 2. Regarding the Sonship of Christ 3. Regarding the Spirit of Christ Remarks. 1. In our lesson tonight we are going to be discussing: "Taking Away the Vail." It is abundantly clear in our text that there "still remaineth the same vail ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take A Walk With Jesus

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Oct 12, 2020

When we find ourselves confused, and struggling, doubting God’s power, questioning his goodness, wondering about his faithfulness or whatever else it might be, don’t walk away from Jesus. Walk with Jesus, just like Jesus did with those followers on the road to Emmaus on Easter afternoon.

“What do you want?” “I don’t know. What do you want?” “I’m not sure, what do you think?” “I don’t know. What do you think?” Sound familiar? Ever had a conversation like that when it comes to choosing a movie or a TV show or what to order for takeout – pizza, fish, Chinese, Mexican, Thai? “I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Lutheran