Sermons on Faith Vs Facts:

Maturing Your Faith

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Sep 9, 2005

Everyone has to mature at some point in their life. It’s sad to say that while everyone matures physically, not everyone matures spiritually

*James 1:2 “Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything”. Introduction: If you looked at my ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Faithful In Forgiveness

Contributed by Steve Rutherford on Sep 13, 2005

This message shows us God’s faithfulness in Forgiveness of Manasseh. Also a picture of salvation.

Have you ever tried something and failed really bad at it? Failure is rarely a reason to give up and quit. We just finished listening to a zillion campaign commercials. Among the candidates who lost are candidates who will one day become great political figures. Among the candidates who won, are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 33:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith That Moves God

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 28, 2005

Faith is a key

Intro: would it shock you if I said, God is limited, His Word is limited, Jesus is limited, and the Holy Spirit is limited. Would it shock you more if I told you it wasn’t the devil, it wasn’t atheists and it wasn’t false religion that was holding the blessings of God off the people of God. But it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith Toward God

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

living by faith

Intro: faith toward God is the second foundational stone listed in Hebrews 6:1-2, after repentance from dead works. Practical definition of faith—believing that what God said He can do, that he can do it. Faith is an actual agreement with God in His abilities to perform His Word. “ Faith isn’t ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-2, Hebrews 6:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Caleb The Man Of Faith

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 8, 2005

An example of determined faith and its resulting victory.

CALEB - THE MAN OF FAITH I THE CLAIM OF FAITH v.6 You know what the LORD said . . . about you and me a. DIVINE INFALLIBLITY I Kings 8:56 "Praise be to the LORD, who has given rest to his people Israel just as he promised. Not one word has failed of all the good promises he gave through his ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:5-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Having Faith In The Father Series

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jun 23, 2005

Although it sounds elementary, Jesus said it. So, it must be necessary. We have to have faith in God.

Having Faith in the Father Intro – Last week we learned that the father of Jesus Christ is our father too. God is our Father. The model prayer that Jesus taught his disciples starts off “Our Father.” His Spirit resides within our spirit and cries “Abba Father.” We’ve gone through a name change ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22

Denomination: Charismatic

Is Your Faith Genuine?

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jun 25, 2005

A faith too weak to change your life is a faith too weak to save your soul!

IS YOUR FAITH GENUINE? "For yet a little while, And He who is coming will come and will not tarry. Now the just shall live by faith; But if anyone draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him. But we are not of those who draw back to perdition, but of those who believe to the saving of the soul.” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Any Faith Left?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 6, 2005

This sermon blends together Luke 18: 1 - 8 and Deuteronomy 1: 16 - 17 to arrive at a description of the faith God expects from Christians.

Any Faith Left? Luke 18: 1 - 8 Intro: A young entrepreneur came a “dry town” to build a tavern. He was not breaking any laws to do so. The community was just conservatively religious. A group of members from the various churches in town met and prayed for God to intervene. That night the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Three Ingrediants To Faith

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 15, 2005

Why do we fight all the time? Why is there never enough money to pay the bills? How long will God let me be in this circumstance? Why am I going through this? Why are my children the way they are? When will God move? Fasting, Praying and Giving

Why do we fight all the time? Why is there never enough money to pay the bills? How long will God let me be in this circumstance? Why am I going through this? Why are my children the way they are? When will God move? Fasting, Praying and Giving I. Fasting Mark 9 28 And when he was come into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Courage: Faith In Action

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005

A Simple Outline on steps to Courage

Courage: Faith In Action Josh, 2 1. How would you define courage? The ability to stand up to an enemy? The ability to do something you are afraid to do? What David displayed when he fought Goliath? Taking action on what you believe? 2. Illustrating Courage David, a 2-year old with leukemia, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Faith?

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 7, 2005

The encounter in the storm tells us we need to (1) put our trust in God; (2) do not let fear paralyze us, and (3) faith comes from knowing the Word of God.

Jesus asked, “Where is your faith?” I believe this is the same question the Lord would like to ask us today. Where is your faith? Where or what do you put your trust in? In yourself – your own wisdom and strength? Your career? Your family? No human being can live without faith in someone or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keeping Your Faith Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 30, 2005

How can we keep our faith during the trials of life?

INTRODUCTION „X SLIDE #1 „X We have talked about how difficult it can be to maintain a strong faith. It gets more difficult when we experience suffering because of our faith. „X I cannot imagine what it would be like to have to really suffer for my faith, to literally put my life on the line ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abraham - Faith & Mistakes Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 3, 2005

Do you ever make mistakes? Believe it or not, so did Abraham! Learn what he learned from his mistakes - and how we really can trust God to take care of us.

Things to understand about Abraham: 1. The focal point of Genesis (not even the creation) but the call of Abraham – everything before builds to Abraham and everything after builds on Abraham 2. He is the most respected man on the earth (even more than Jesus) not from importance but sheer numbers ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

"Faith To The Third Degree"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 4, 2005

Daniel was spared from being eaten in the Lion’s den, but others were not. Those who died for their faith, had the greatest faith of all!

Title: “Faith to the Third Degree” Faith is defined as: (Heb 11:1 KJV) Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Faith is required upon salvation… (Eph 2:8 KJV) For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Passing The Torch Of Faith

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on May 7, 2005

Our text comes from the last letter Paul wrote from a Roman prison cell before his death. Paul realized that when his beloved Timothy recived word of his death --- Satan would use this to try to discourage this young minister. Paul writes to him and remin

PASSING THE TORCH OF FAITH II TIMOTHY 1:1-7 INTRODUCTION: The book of II Timothy was the last known letter that the apostle Paul wrote from a Roman prison cell --- just before Nero had him beheaded for his belief in Jesus Christ and for the preaching of Jesus Christ and Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7