Sermons on Famous Faith:

What Is True Faith

Contributed by James Tetley on Dec 9, 2005

We need to know our God and know the story of him working in our lives for God is seraching for such a faith as this

Big Idea: The compassionate saving God who is looking for faith I want to tell you a story There were these people who had a god – but not just any old god – a god who had rescued them from captivity – they had been slaves in a foreign land – they lived under the authority of a bad king and had ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Gives Up

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 8, 2009

Faith is exercised best when we give up what is most precious to us and rely on God.

Faith That Gives Up Griffith Baptist Church – 1/11/09 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:23-26 (Exodus 2:1-15) Key verse: Hebrews 11:25-26 - 25Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season; 26Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Marks Of True Faith Series

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 4, 2008

This sermon is intended to help believers understand that genuine faith is evident in practical principles in daily living.

In the sports world, many athletes are recognized by their accomplishments in their perspective sports profession and at some point they are inducted into the “Hall of Fame”. I love the game of basketball and list of hall of famers are tremendous. The list includes stars like: - Kareen ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Maturing In Our Faith

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Sep 3, 2015

In life we are called to encourage others

Maturing in our faith INTRO.- ILL.- There once was a man whose life long dream was to sail around the world in his boat. • And as he set off on his Voyage • There was a crowd of people laughing at him on the pier • They were saying things like you’ll never make ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:15-38

Denomination: Christian Church

Living An Unwavering Faith Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Apr 27, 2009

How desperate is your faith? Are you as committed to your faith in Christ as the Syro-Phoenician woman was?

Living an Unwavering Faith From there He arose and went to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And He entered a house and wanted no one to know it, but He could not be hidden. For a woman whose young daughter had an unclean spirit heard about Him, and she came and fell at His feet. The woman was a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

By Faith: Refuse And Choose

Contributed by Gary Holt on Sep 23, 2023

Moses made the choice to reject the pleasures of the world, rather choosing to side with God by faith

“By faith: refuse and choose.” Hebrews 11:24-26 Moses is the greatest prophet and teacher in the Bible: - born to Hebrew parents - who were at that point slaves in Egypt - he was born a nothing and became a faithful servant of God, - a leader of all God’s people prior to and during the Exodus ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Original Christmas Couple _ Joseph & Mary Series

Contributed by John Baggett on Dec 3, 2005

There are many famous couples in the world and in the Scripture but none as special as Joseph & Mary. The Original Christmas Couple. The Test of Their Faith, Their Trust in the Father, Their Triumph Over the Future. All lessons for us as well.

This is #2 in a series I am preaching called Christmas Originals. This sermon can also be preached as a stand alone without the series with no problem. There are powerpoint slides available. (see notes at the end) When you think of famous couples who comes to mind? I have heard a variety of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Twins Called Trust

Contributed by John Perry on Aug 14, 2011

The Bible shows us a pair of famous twins in the Bible, born of the same mother, sharing the same father but having two separate natures. One was a son of the flesh the other was a son of faith.

Bunbury Sun pm 14/08/2011 “Twins called trust” Intro: I was reading some information about twins that people had posted on a blog site. One question was – can identical twins have the same fingerprints? Well unless your name is Molly & you are a cloned sheep – ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Is The Way To Go! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 15, 2010

Faith is built up in our lives as we learn to pray in the Holy Spirit, Keep ourselves in the love of God, learn to wait, reach out with the Gospel to the lost and by having a hatred for evil’s corruptions.

Faith, is the way to go! Series Jude pt 2 Thesis: Faith is built up in our lives as we learn to pray in the Holy Spirit, Keep ourselves in the love of God, learn to wait, reach out with the Gospel to the lost and by having a hatred for evil’s corruptions. Scripture Texts: Jude 20-25 ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith's Review And Expectations

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Feb 17, 2007

A sermon for "Amazing Grace" Sunday [February 25, 2007] based upon the Life of John Newton and his great hymn "Amazing Grace."

Faith’s Review and Expectations 1 Peter 4:1-11 I used to think America’s favorite hymn, Amazing Grace, was a bit overdone: "... that saved a wretch like me." Really now! But the author was a wretch, a moral recluse. Its author, John Newton, had commanded an English slave ship for a portion of his ...read more

Denomination: *other

The Faithful's Fainting Fits

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 8, 2013

A sermon dealing with discouragment in the work of God.

“The Faithful’s Fainting Fits” Judges 8:4 ********** Judges 8:4 And Gideon came to Jordan, and passed over, he, and the three hundred men that were with him, faint, yet pursuing them. One of the hazards of being in the Lord’s work is that of becoming weary in the work. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit "Faithfulness" Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 4, 2009

The Greek translation of faithful is actually persuasive and trustworthy. How often is the second part missing in the church?

What is the worse thing that can happen in a marriage? Wouldn’t most people agree it is unfaithfulness, having an affair? Personally I believe that the most important aspect of love is trust and trustworthiness. Once trust is broken it’s incredibly difficult to totally regain it. It’s like our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

The Woman With Grasping Faith

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 22, 2021

While trying to heal Jairus' daughter, Jesus encountered a woman who believed that the faintest contact with Jesus would result in her healing. Jesus' blue fringe brought her the fringe benefits of salvation!

THE OUTCOME OF GRASPING FAITH Mark 5:24-34 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR – Loyalty Tested 1. The instructor from a dog training workshop in Salt Lake City noted that a dog’s loyalty can be tested by the owner. 2. If the owner will fall down and pretend to be hurt, a dog with a bad temper will tend to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Faith That Can Be Seen

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on May 27, 2021

When the Lord see's how bad you want your Blessing!

You see, faith is never something just to be talked about. It is something that must be demonstrated in the way we walk, in the way we talk and in the way live. Paul Harvey the radio announcer once said, “If you don’t live it, you don’t believe it.” And there’s Biblical basis for that statement. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Faith: Life's Foundation Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 29, 2002

Are your beliefs real Faith?

Faith- The Foundation for Life A young woman was speaking with one of my sons last week about prayer. “Who are you talking to?” she asked in all sincerity. She did not grasp the personal Presence of God. They talked on of his daily reading of the Scripture, an exercise that caused her ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God