Sermons on Faithful Actions:

Faith On The Frontlines Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 12, 2011

We are told in God's word that anyone who seeks to follow Christ should expect persecution. In can come in different shapes and forms but the truth of it is that brothers and sisters around the world are suffering for their faith. What should we expect?

Faith on the Frontlines - Acts 5:12-42 - November 13, 2011 International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church Hoa Lo prison was constructed by the French in the late 1800’s during the time when Vietnam was still a part of French Indochina. Translated, the name of the prison means, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-42

Denomination: *other

God Is Faithful Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jan 5, 2012

In our day of broken promises, dirty politics, corporate mergers, made-to-be-broken sports contracts, meaningless marital vows we don't see much real faithfulness. How's this for faithfulness? Luke 16:17

For the last 36 years, Don Gorske of Fon Du Lac, Wisconsin, has eaten a Big Mac for lunch - every day. Over 23,000 in total. He doesn't miss a lunch. He's predictable. Where do you think he'll be today at about noon? You guessed it - at McDonald's! But Don has nothing on God. God is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:13

Denomination: Baptist

Live By Faith

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Jan 15, 2012

The Bible, however, teaches that faith is the key to everything for the Christian. By faith we come to Christ. By faith we live our Christian lives successfully. Without faith it is impossible to please God. In other words, faith is central for Christian

Romans 1:17 January 15, 2012 For in the gospel a righteousness from God is revealed, a righteousness that is by faith from first to last, just as it is written: ''The righteous will live by faith." (Romans 1:17 NIV) It never ceases to amaze me just how gullible people are. Listen to some of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Decisive Faith

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 7, 2012

What is it that ensures faith, that takes a person from knowledge to a substantial faith, that mustard seed that allows God to work through them?

Does anybody know who this man is? If you do keep it to yourself! Well some of you probably have supported this man’s descendants and shareholders a good part of your lives, you might even take pride in driving a car that he gave his name to or have had one at some stage. Your average petrol ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16, Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Obedient Faith Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 6, 2011

This is the 31st sermon in a series on the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we examine how faith is shown by what you do rather than what you think or say.

Obedient Faith (Genesis part 31) Text: Genesis 17:15-27 By: Ken McKinley Well we’ve been in Genesis for quite a while now. And this is our 3rd week on Genesis chapter 17. We’ve been looking at Abraham, and we’ve already seen how he had spent 86 years of his life not being a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:15-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unwavering Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 10, 2011

Abraham believed and followed God's promises and God credited him with righteousness. Because of Jesus' death and resurrection, we, like Abraham, can be accounted as righteous through faith also.

ROMANS 4: 19-25 UNWAVERING FAITH Salvation is not something earned. It is a free gift. It is not something deserved, it is from God's grace to all who will actively take God at His Word. In this passage there is another example which illustrates Abraham's justification by faith. God gave ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Shield Of Faith Series

Contributed by James Parker on Jul 12, 2011

This week we will look at the first piece of armour we are directed to take, the shield of faith. Let’s read through are scripture again and pick up the next piece at verse 16...

The Whole Armour of God Ephesians 6:10-18 The Shield of Faith As you know we are looking at this scripture in Ephesians 6, that tells us of the whole armour of God. We started severaal weeks ago talking about this preparing us for battle. We saw that just as a soldier is prepared, so must we be. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Faith By Example

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Aug 6, 2011

The history of God's relationship with his people is full of personalities that shaped the faith of their day and age. Through whom is God still speaking to you? A Christian is never alone: whether you know it or not, whether you like it or not, you do ha

Jesus alone - "Look to Jesus the pioneer and perfecter of our faith!" - solus Christus - Problem: Me, my savior and I - incurvatus in me ipsum - incurved in myself Cloud of witnesses - "We are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses!" - a Christian is never alone - we are not the first ones - ...read more

Denomination: Congregational

Faith Family!

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 17, 2010

Faith family - second birth into a family where the blood really is thicker than water.

Galatians 3:23-29 23 Now before faith came, we were imprisoned and guarded under the law until faith would be revealed. 24 Therefore the law was our disciplinarian until Christ came, so that we might be justified by faith. 25 But now that faith has come, we are no longer subject to a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:23-29

Denomination: United Methodist

The Fight Of Faith

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jun 19, 2010

This message deals with the power and effectiveness of faith that rests squarely upon and sole in the Lord.

The Fight Of Faith By Rev. Donnie L. Martin Text: 1 Tim. 6:12; 1 Sam. 17:45-47 I. GOD WAS THE OBJECT OF DAVID’S FAITH A. Notice The Difference Between Faith And Fear. B. Notice David’s Dependence On God’s Faithfulness. II. GOLIATH WAS THE OBJECTIVE OF DAVID’S ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith Of The People

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jun 29, 2010

Most of the time, the Hebrew people haven't demonstrated a lot of faith. In the wilderness, they were constantly murmuring, but in this text, God speaks of their faith.

“The Faith of the People” Hebrews 11:29-30 When you think about the Hebrew people that Moses led through the wilderness for 40 years, you don’t think of them as being “faith people.” And, they really weren’t. The Bible tells us that all those, who were over 20 ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:29-30

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Tested

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Jun 30, 2010

God tests our faith when He closes doors, but this leads to an even better open door.

FAITH TESTED Hebrews 11:6 Thank you for the opportunity to share with you again. I’ve been asked several times, “Are you ready?” My answer is, I’m never ready. When it’s time you do it relying on God’s help. So let’s do that now. I like hearing Ptr ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Living By Faith Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010

4 times in Scripture, the phrase "The Just Shall Live by Faith" is repeated; 3 times in New Testament – each with different emphasis...

Galatians 3:11 Hebrew 2:4: Live by Faith Galatians 2:20 “life” 5 times 1. Sin = Death – Eden &Adam, Ezekiel 18:20 2. Christ = life – John 10:10 to Martha – John 11:25,26 / John 3:16, 5:24, 14:6, 6:41,51 Living process – A process of Faith * Life begins at _____ (40? ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:11

Denomination: Baptist

Justification By Faith

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jul 20, 2010

Justification by faith apart from works has always been God’s plan for salvation. Abraham was an Old Testament example.

Introduction Justification by faith apart from works has always been God’s plan for salvation. Old Testament example is Abraham. 1. Only Blind Faith Leads to Righteousness What then shall we say that Abraham our father has found according to the flesh? 2For if Abraham was justified ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Look Of Faith

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 2, 2010

In God's dealings with Israel, the atoning work of Jesus Christ was always in mind. The symbol of the snake was intended for later use by Jesus as an illustration of his death.

A Look of Faith (Numbers 21:4-9, John 3:13-16) 1. In the world of medicine and nutritional supplements, do we really know what we are doing? People seem so sure about their claims, but we need to remind ourselves: we don't know what we don't know. 2. This AFP article broke this last ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible