Sermons on Faith That Pleases God:

Faith In A Staff Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Oct 10, 2014

God put Jacob the supplanter in a position in which he had to lean upon a staff and not his schemes.

Faith in a Staff Hebrews 11:21 We saw last week how Jacob with the help of his mother Rebekah deceived Isaac his father to bless him. Jacob: The supplanter, he who will trip you up Point: The episode with his mother no doubt gave justification to this attitude to deceive Mention: Genesis 28:1-2 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:21

Denomination: Baptist

Faith To Make It

Contributed by Matthew Cox on Jan 28, 2014

This lesson is about faith!

Have you ever looked at your life and say how did I get here. 1. If you ever said this it was either in a good way or a bad way. Those are usually the only reason for making this statement. 2. No matter your reason for saying this always remember God is in control. God is the only person that can ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: *other

Faithful Or Unfaithful Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 7, 2013

How often do you blow it when trying to obey God? Instead of pulling into yourself in shame, or denying the sin itself, why not embrace the sin (your unfaithfulness) and God's faithfulness to you?

Psalms 104 through 106 are interesting in their comparisons. Psalm 104 is about God as the creator and provider for everything on earth. Psalm 105 is about God’s faithfulness in providing for His people Israel from going to Egypt through the wilderness and into Canaan. But then Psalm 106 ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Faithfulness And Betrayal Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 17, 2016

We run from the commitment that God's steadfast love and overwhelming grace invite us to make.

INTRODUCTION The are two pictures of God that we receive in the first two chapters of Genesis. Chapter one paints a portrait of a transcendent creator God who can create with a word. A very different picture of God is seen in chapter two. In that chapter God is a master craftsman who lovingly ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Such Great Faith

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 29, 2016

How can we have faith since we are at such a distance from the days of the Apostles?

Intro The culture and history in the Bible are in the distant past. How can we have faith in God when the stories we read are so far from us? Purpose Let’s understand that distance does not have to diminish faith may enhance it. Plan Let’s look at Luke 7:1-10 and see how one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Shield Of Faith Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 9, 2019

Series looking at Spiritual Warfare

SHIELD OF FAITH London, England is farther north than Saint John's, Newfoundland, yet London has a very mild climate and Newfoundland a very harsh climate. The difference is caused by the Gulf Stream, that ever- flowing current of warm water from the Gulf of Mexico. Likewise in life we see ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Shield Of Faith Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 29, 2019

This is the 4th sermon in "The Armor Of God" series.

Series: The Armor Of God [#4] THE SHIELD OF FAITH Ephesians 6:16 Introduction: Over the last several weeks, the subject of Spiritual Warfare has been a focus. We know that we are not supposed to take the fight to the Devil. We know that we are to put on the full armor of God and stand firm. My ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16

Denomination: Baptist

Unwavering Faith

Contributed by Mark Lindsey on May 1, 2022

How do we take faith to a different level? Moving faith from simply trusting the unknown to faith as trusting God to provide? Faith is not believing something will happen; faith is believing what God said will happen.

“UNWAVERING FAITH” 1 KINGS 17:8-16 Faith is part of everyday living. When you are ill, you go to a doctor whose name you cannot pronounce. He gives you a prescription you cannot read. You take it to a pharmacist you have never seen. He gives you medication you do not understand. Yet, you take it. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Shield Of Faith

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 27, 2025

Talking about shields, arrows and faith (Sources noted throughout the notes)

HoHum: (Opening illustration from here: https://www.sagebrush.church/next-steps-week-2/next-steps-week-2-day-4/). A woman went into her kitchen to find a robber loaded down with a bunch of stuff he was stealing from her. Not having any kind of weapon to scare him off, she raised her hand and said, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16, Ephesians 6:10-18, Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 11:39-40, 1 John 5:4, Hebrews 12:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Blessings Of Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 22, 2024

Explores how true happiness comes from God's blessings of faith, love, and hope, and encourages us to become channels of blessings to others.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It is a joy to gather with you today, in this sacred space where our hearts and souls meet, to delve into the rich tapestry of God's Word. Today, we are going to look at the blessings that God bestows upon us, how we can become a blessing to others, and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3, Romans 4:13-25

Topics: God's Blessing, Blessing The Nations

Understanding Your Faith.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Feb 1, 2006

Understanding your faith in God and His promises is extremely important for your salvation and continuation in this life.

Understanding Your Faith. Understanding your faith in God and His promises is extremely important for your salvation and continuation in this life. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Always Follows "Kingdom Rules” Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 9, 2017

This is the third message in the series on Faith. There are rules that govern how we are to live in the kingdom of God and they should be – no, must be – the foundation for how we think and how we make decisions.

Growing in faith is a process. Sometimes I think we forget that. When we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, we are born into a kingdom that we know very little about. That’s why we must grow in our knowledge and understanding of “kingdom rules” if we are to properly live and function in our new ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:21-24, Hebrews 3:12-19, Mark 6:1-6, Hebrews 3:12, Hebrews 11:6, Hebrews 5:12-14, 1 Corinthians 3:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith And Your Everyday Life

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Sep 18, 2024

I want us to dig deeper into the subject of faith this morning to see how faith impacts our daily lives.

We hear of faith preached, we are taught about faith, and we speak of faith. I want us to dig deeper into the subject of faith this morning to see how faith impacts our daily lives. When we become a Christian, God gives us a measure of faith. Jesus reminded us that it doesn't take a lot of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Completely Irreligious (And Completely Pleasing To God) Acts - 24 Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

How to be less religious and more spiritual...

How to be completely irreligious (and completely pleasing to God) Acts Series: “Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian” Part 24 Pastor Jeff Christopherson June 29, 2003 Acts 15:1-35 re•li•gion: ri-’li-j&n, from Latin religio supernatural constraint, sanction, religious ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Journey Of Faith Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 31, 2016

In “The Journey of Faith” from Psalm 23, we experience: 1) God’s provision (Psalm 23:1–3) and 2) God’s protection (Psalm 23:4–6).

Psalm 23:1–6. 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.3 He restores my soul. He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. 4 Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Other