Sermons on Faith That Pleases God:

Ask God To Take The Phyiscal Challenge

Contributed by D. Marie Hamilton on Feb 2, 2007

Asking God to manifest His presence in our lives and expect for it to happen.

Asking God to Take a Physical Challenge Let us pray. I want to ask the kids a question. By a show of hands, how many of you know about or have watched the show Double Dare on Nickelodeon? Well, I’m here to let you know that show is about 15 years old. I remember when that show first came ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:3-35

Denomination: Methodist

Jacob: A Flawed Hero Of The Faith Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jan 27, 2023

Hebrews 11:21 teaches us what it means to look at all of life through the lens of God's grace.

Introduction We are currently in a sermon series that I am calling, “Flawed: Heroes of the Faith.” This five-week series explores the lives and flaws of some of the believers listed in Hebrews 11. In the first week, we looked at Hebrews 11 as a whole. The next week we studied Sarah. Last week, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:21, Genesis 48:8-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When Your Faith Is Tested

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 21, 2008

The testing of our faith is a priceless gift from God to make us stronger, deeper and more valuable to Him.

When Your Faith Is Tested Griffith Baptist Church – 11/23/08 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:17-19 (Genesis 22:1-18) Key verse: Hebrews 11:17 - By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, Premise: The testing of our ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

"By Grace Through Faith"

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 31, 2001

"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: "—Ephesians 2:8

"BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH" "For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: "—Ephesians 2:8 I PREFER the rendering in the Revised Version. As slight as the change is, it is of very great moment, as a little reflection will show. "For by grace HAVE YE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Nativity Story: The Faith Of Mary Series

Contributed by C. Raymond Van Pletsen on Oct 19, 2006

Mary teaches us that we too can be used by God to change the world. We learn from her that . . . Faith is not age-dependent. Faith positions us to be part of the greatest event in all human history. Faith means do what God says regardless of the cost.

The Faith Of Mary Luke 1:26-38 The Main Idea The Faith of Mary is revealed in the Christmas story. · Mary Was A Teen Believer · Mary Was An Honored Believer · Mary Was A Courageous Believer Mary teaches us that we too can be used by God to change the world. We learn from her that . . ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Complains To His People

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Dec 5, 2022

Consider a lawyer as he sets forth God's case against the people of Israel and Judah. That was Micah's job. God did not like the sin that happened then, and He doesn't like it today.

The book of Micah was written to God's people, the children of Israel in the Northern Kingdom, and of Judah in the Southern Kingdom. It was written to warn them of the coming judgment from God but to also for them to repent. Throughout the book of Micah, the need for peace and justice is ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blameless Behavior Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

Looking back over this defense of Paul, it is no wonder he was used of God the way he was. His courage in severe struggle; his master motive of pleasing God; his attitude of complete sincerity and gentleness, and his blameless behavior all add up to one of the most Christ-like lives ever lived.

These 5 verses conclude Paul’s defense of himself to the Thessalonians, and in them we see clearly that one of the basic secrets of success is to love your work. Paul’s work was reaching people with the Gospel and seeing them mature in the Christian life. He loved this work more than life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:8-12

God Is Your Pace Car

Contributed by Troy Borst on Aug 30, 2016

Will you keep pace with God? Will you run past Him and do what you want? You will have to decide.

GOD IS YOUR PACE CAR 2 JOHN 1:1-13 #pacecar INTRODUCTION (p) [engine racing sound effect] It was race day. What does that mean? That means the exhilaration of speed and skill and competition. You get to the track early. The early bird gets the worm as they say. As soon as you get to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Life Built On Faith: “the Food Of Faith”

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2012

When God tests your faith... When He challenges you to do more than you’ve ever done with your life... I want you to see what a great opportunity He’s given you. I believe that our greatest work is just around the corner… This sermon was adapted from a

An English teacher and her class were studying well known Proverbs. One day she gave them a test to see how well they were understanding what she taught. She would state the first half of a proverb and then asked the students to come up with the rest of what it said. These were some of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Feed Your Faith On The Miracles Of Jesus Christ! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 17, 2022

The Lord's miracles. . . 1. Confirm His compassion for us (vs. 29-32). 2. Remind us that our faith can grow (vs. 32-33). 3. Prove the Lord's power (vs. 34-37). 4. Highlight the rich abundance God has for us (vs. 37-38).

Feed Your Faith on the Miracles of Jesus Christ! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 15:29-39 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared August 17, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to Matthew 15. Last time in vs. 21-28, God's Word reported the story of a desperate mother who had unshakable faith ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:29-39

Denomination: Baptist

A Call For The Elect To Arise: A Prayer And Teaching For God’s Chosen

Contributed by Danielle Jeremiah on Jan 30, 2025

This a call to the elect. We have become to attached to the things of this world. It is time to let go and realize that we are a part of a kingdom that will never pass away.

A Call for the Elect to Arise: A Prayer and Teaching for God’s Chosen Introduction: The Time for the Elect to Rise is Now We are living in an hour where the lines between light and darkness are being drawn more clearly than ever before. The world is growing colder, deception is increasing, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Trusting God For The Future Of Our Church Series

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Feb 28, 2008

This sermon encourages our church to trust the promises of God in reaping a harvest of milk and honey even with two different perspectives in the church.

As I review this past year in the life of our church, it is apparent that God has been speaking to us in a language of promise just as He did with the people of Israel. I did not review the past year from a standpoint of what went wrong and what went right. No instead I reviewed this year from a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 40 - Beware Of Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 22, 2023

Is it permissible for a believer to lead a dichotomous life? Here’s what the word of God teaches about hypocrisy, and the kind of life that God expects us to lead as His disciples.

Jesus’ words to his disciples in Luke 12:1, “Meanwhile the people had come streaming towards Him by tens of thousands, so that they were trampling one another under foot. And now He proceeded to say to His disciples first, "Beware of the yeast of the Pharisees, that is to say, beware of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:1, Matthew 23:3, Matthew 23:5-6, Proverbs 29:25, Colossians 3:23-24, Matthew 23:24, Luke 18:10-12, Luke 18:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Heresy Of Seed Faith Giving

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on Apr 11, 2014

It is time for the Saints of God to be WARNED about heresy in the pulpit!

2 Peter 2:1, but there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. What do you think it means to deny the Lord? Many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Connection Between Faith And Depression

Contributed by Robert Glass on Apr 5, 2012

A examination of the relationship between Faith in God and Mental Depression.

Faith and Depression Robert A. Glass Scientists tell us that there are umpteen gazillion snowflakes that fall on the earth. And, each one of those snow flakes are different, yet all are made of snow. These are ALSO umpteen gazillion reasons for depression, and each reason can be radically ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ