Sermons on Faithful And True:

The Cost Of True Discipleship: An Exposition Of Matthew 16:21-28

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 19, 2020

Is it "Come and Dine" or "Come and Die" as Bonhoeffer stated about the Cost of Discilpeship?

The Call to True Discipleship: An Exposition of Matthew 16:21-28 Poor Peter! He had just had a most dramatic revelation and confession of who Jesus is. Because of this, Jesus had called him blessed. He had given Simon a new name Peter which means “stone.” Not only this, Jesus had personally given ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28, Proverbs 16:18, Mark 8:31-38, Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is A Spiritual Journey: Apotheosis, Realizing Our True Identity Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 5, 2021

Every morning before shuffling out the back door, the old man told the cook to keep the frying pan hot. Tonight he was going to bring that elusive fish home for supper.

"Every morning before shuffling out the back door, the old man told the cook to keep the frying pan hot. Tonight he was going to bring that elusive fish home for supper. All day he would sit on the same battered lawn chair, under the same Florida sun, next to the same fishing hole, holding the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:17-22, Luke 8:14-15

Denomination: Salvation Army

God's Mercy For The Lost - The True Story Of A Man Lost At Sea

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Nov 11, 2014

Joe was alone in the Pacific ocean, ten miles from shore, without a life jacket, and worst of all, no one knew that he was overboard.

I’ve known Joe for twelve years. Joe and his brother Dan own an appliance repair business and have kept our home appliance working for many years. It was unusual for Joe to attend prayer meeting, so I commented to Dan how nice it was to see Joe out on a Wednesday night. "I guess you heard ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discovering Our True Selves Through God’s Image Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jul 19, 2024

Using Genesis 1:26-27 and Genesis 2:7, we learn that humanity is uniquely created in God's image, giving us purpose, spirituality, and the capacity for relationships and love. Our true identity and fulfillment come from embracing our God-given purpose and recognizing God's love for us.

Introduction Video Ill.: Perception vs. Reality — The Skit Guys Uncovering the Hidden Story of Gary Burghoff, the Beloved Actor Behind Radar Quotes All About Life July 4, 2024 https://www.sportskeeda.xyz/?p=6979 Gary Burghoff’s iconic portrayal of Corporal Walter “Radar” O’Reilly in the hit ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27, Genesis 2:7, John 3:16-17, 1 John 3:16-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Your True Name? What God Calls You

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Aug 25, 2024

The world attempts to label us as many different things, and even convinces us to believe those names. But how does God define us? And how do we go about believing it through and through?

"To him who overcomes I will give some of the hidden manna to eat. And I will give him a white stone, and on the stone a new name written which no one knows except him who receives it." -Revelation 2:17 What is your true name? My first thought was of Helen Keller, and how she was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:17, John 5:6, Genesis 2:19

Denomination: Salvation Army

Acquittal Through Faith In Christ

Contributed by Charles Salmon on May 27, 2002

The content, source, and evidence of faith that brings acquittal from guilt of sin.

Acquittal Through Faith In Christ Rom. 5:1 INTRO.: One word used in the New Testament to describe our salvation is "justification." This is a word borrowed from the court room. It has the meaning of being acquitted from guilt for a crime. In our American system of jurisprudence, a person may be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Putting Confidence In The Faithful One

Contributed by David Gant on Jan 21, 2006

Principles drawn from Psalms 138 regarding faithfullness to God -- as He is faithful to us.

Putting Confidence in the Faithful One Psalm 138 A PSALM OF DAVID. I. Psalm 138 ? a short reading with some added interpretations for clarity. 1 I will praise You with my whole heart; Before the gods (i.e. IF there were any other gods looking) I will sing praises to You. ؉There are no real other ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Faith - Part 1 Of 2

Contributed by Michael Martin on Mar 28, 2006

The Definition and Description of Faith

Faith - Lesson 1 (Matthew 9:29; Hebrews 11:1-6) I. The DEFINITION of faith (11:1). A. Now, Faith is... 1. "The SUBSTANCE..." > Definition: "That which is solid and practical in character, quality, or importance." > Substance has solid weight. It is a force that can be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

When Faith Touches The Anointing

Contributed by Tj Tipton on Jan 5, 2005

What God will do through those when their faith touches the anointing

Heb 11:1-6 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. (2) For by it the elders obtained a good report. (3) Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Living Like The Family Of Faith

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 31, 2008

Prayer is the outworking of faith. And faith is the foundational characteristic of the believer. Here are some very practical ways to practice our faith in our church family.

Passage: James 5:13-20 Intro: In the post-game comments of several of the bowl winning teams, there was a common thread. 1. they talked about their team as family. 2. interesting that when people want to find the highest image for teamwork, support, love, they use family. Il) studies ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Faithful Parents Mary & Joseph Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Aug 8, 2011

In spite of the hardships Mary and Joseph had to deal with, they were faithful to God!

We continue to study the Gospel of Luke. Jesus Christ was born in Bethlehem because His earth parents Joseph and Mary had to go there to register for the Roman Empire. In our passage today we will read that the family went to Jerusalem. Here’s a question: As Mary and Joseph dealt with Baby Jesus or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Heroes Of The Faith Part 1 Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on May 10, 2008

At some point in life, every child has a hero they what to grow up to be. How do we become the model’s of Christian maturity and faith that others will want to immolate. Looking into the character of some biblical examples will help you to become a rea

Heroes of the Faith Series Text: 1 Samuel 17:1-11 The edgy television drama Heroes follows a group of individuals who carry an unusual genetic marker giving them unique, superhuman abilities. These superhuman capabilities include things like reading people’s thoughts, becoming invisible, time ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Faith Part 2 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Sep 5, 2010

Two people of very different back grounds are connected by their common faith

The Power of Faith part 2 The Book of Mark Mark 5:35-6:6 I.Introduction A. Faith is a very real part of our every day lives. 1. Many of the things we do we do by faith. a) When you take shower in the morning you don’t go down and check the water heater to make sure it is going to provide the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel: Start And Continue By Faith Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 17, 2015

None of us ever became Christians through our human effort. God reached down. Salvation comes by faith in Christ. Believe in Jesus Christ, He died on the cross for you.

Dance with the one who brung ya. In a sense that was Paul’s message to the Galatians. You became a Christian by faith in Christ and experienced a new birth. In Galatians 3:1-5 Paul asks them why switch to human effort to live the Christian life? Faith in Christ brung ya to the dance why ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

How Faith Brings Salvation Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Nov 29, 2023

This part of Paul's argument gets into what exactly Jesus does for us.

- [Don’t read the whole passage to open the sermon.] - Review of the sermons up to this point: a. Overview. b. We are all sinners. - Having established the problem, we are now starting to get into the answer and how exactly God is working in that. WHAT'S THE PLAN FOR SALVATION? ...read more

Denomination: Baptist