Sermons on Faith Testing:

Challenges To The Journey Of Faith-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 7, 2013

2 of 4. Genesis records Abram’s encounter with God & his resultant actions of faith. Personal encounters with God call us to venture forth & journey by faith. But What are some challenges to that journey? A challenge to our journey of faith lie in...

CHALLENGES To The VENTURE/JOURNEY Of FAITH-II— Genesis 11:26—12:9 Attention: Tom is applying for a job as a signalman for the local railroad & is told to meet the inspector at the signal box. The inspector decides to give Tom a pop quiz, asking: "What would you do if you realized that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Becoming A Mother Of Great Faith!"

Contributed by Tony Searles on May 11, 2002

A message for Mothers, encouraging them to be prayer warriors for their family. And for them to be of great faith, for those "great" difficulties they are faced with.

I want to begin this morning by wishing each and every Mother a Happy Mother?s Day! Without mothers?we would not be here today! We thank you for your hours of hard work and dedication?to the family, home, and the many other things that your time is consumed with? I hope that you all have received ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Other

Abraham And David Justified By Faith Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Mar 1, 2005

Abraham and David justified by faith

This chapter is pivotal in establishing that justification is by God’s grace through faith alone. Verses 1-8 demonstrate that justification is a gift and cannot be earned by works. Verses 9-12 argue that since Abraham was justified before he went circumcised, circumcision is not a basis of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Faith? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 16, 2005

What is your definition of faith? You may be surprised to learn that it could be different from how the Bible defines it. Learn the keys true faith.

Richard Dawkins - a torchbearer for Charles Darwin’s theories of evolution describes faith this way: "faith is blind trust in the absence of evidence, even in the teeth of evidence." Discover Magazine, August 2005 I would submit that Richard certainly didn’t consult the Bible for his definition of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Is Faith? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 23, 2005

What is faith? We see faith worked out in what we call heros of the Old Testament - but they, like us, were stretched and confronted with problems as they learned to trust God.

Last time we began chapter 11 of Hebrews - the great chapter on faith. Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. We learned that faith is believing that God is who He says He is and that He will do what He promised He will do - even though ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Living By Faith In Hard Times

Contributed by Marvin Walker on Jan 2, 2004

Leaning how to develop a strong faith during hard times.

I can’t understand why some things happen as they do. It seems that people with the finances to hire the most famous attorneys are much more likely to go free than those who must be represented by assigned public defenders. I become cynical about justice because neither guilt nor innocence seems to ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Where The Battle Of Faith Is Waged

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 17, 2002

A message challenging Christians to move beyond believing faith to "keeping the Faith". This sermon challenges the believer to grow in their Christian Faith.

Where the Battle of Faith is Waged Pastor Glenn Newton 2-20-00 Text: Hebrews 10:35 - 11:2 “So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised. For in just a very little ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Are You Justified By Faith, Or By Works?

Contributed by Charles Degner on Oct 23, 2006

This difficult chapter of the Bible is not hard to understand if you ask a simple question. James says we are justified by our works, not just by faith. But justified BEFORE WHOM?

James 2:1-5, 8-10, 14-26 Pentecost 17B Rev. Charles F. Degner 1My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism. 2Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in. 3If you show ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-25

Denomination: Lutheran

What Faith Looks Like Series

Contributed by Todd Brock on Nov 13, 2008

Take a look at what a life of faith looks like. In our text, Hebrews 10:19-25, we find 3 areas of a life of faith that are visible in all our lives if we are following Jesus.

Introduction: Last week we looked at why a life of faith is possible. It is because of who Jesus is and what He has done for us in bringing us to God. Now today we want to take a look at what a life of faith looks like. In our text, Hebrews 10:19-25, we find 3 areas of a life of faith that are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Doesn't Quit Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 13, 2014

One of the most important things about your prayer life is WHAT YOU DO AFTER GOD SAYS NO.

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Scripture: Luke 11:5-10

Denomination: Holiness

Found Faithful In Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by David Cook on Feb 26, 2010

Relying on God's Spritual weapons will enable us to stay faithful in warfare.

1 Therefore, when we could no longer endure it, we thought it good to be left in Athens alone, 2 and sent Timothy, our brother and minister of God, and our fellow laborer in the gospel of Christ, to establish you and encourage you concerning your faith, 3 that no one should be shaken by these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Keep Watching And Remain Faithful

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 1, 2023

A sermon examining the importance of Christ's followers being alert, vigilant and faithful.

KEEP WATCHING AND REMAIN FAITHFUL Mark 14:27-42 Some people are natural early risers. They are up before the sun and ready to start their day. Somehow they do this without the assistance of an alarm clock. Not all of us are so fortunate! Because of my job, I have no choice but to be an early ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:27-42

Denomination: Baptist

Put Your Faith Into Action

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Sep 27, 2022

“Faith does not operate in the realm of the possible. There is no glory for God in that which is humanly possible. Faith begins where man’s power ends” (George Muller)

The new year just handed each of us a new piece of paper waiting to be filled with faith experiences that will go down in history. A new year means new gone with the old, in with the new. It means excellent opportunities to come our way and significant challenges we must prepare to brace. There are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:6, Matthew 17:20, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Foursquare

How The Faithful Overcome Challenges

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Mar 5, 2019

Whether or not we overcome challenges placed before us ends up proving not just to God but ourselves that we can actually accomplish the great things God has planned for us in our lives.

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com As we’ve seen over the past few weeks the life of David so far has been a rollercoaster ride of highs and lows. From his anointing by Samuel, to defeating Goliath all the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Foursquare

How The Faithful Overcome Challenges Series

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Mar 5, 2019

Whether or not we overcome challenges placed before us ends up proving if we can accomplish the things God has planned for our lives.

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com As we’ve seen over the past few weeks the life of David so far has been a rollercoaster ride of highs and lows. From his anointing by Samuel, to defeating Goliath all the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Foursquare