Sermons on Fatigued Faith:

Lesson #8: To Become A Merciful And Faithful High Priest Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 30, 2019

The element of solidarity: the champion emerges out of the people; he can represent them only because he is one of them. Similarly, the high priest is chosen from among the people; he can represent them effectively only because He enjoys solidarity with the people.

6/17/19 Tom Lowe Lesson #8: TO BECOME A MERCIFUL AND FAITHFUL HIGH PRIEST (HEBREWS 2:17-18) Scripture: Hebrews 2:17-18 (NIV) 17 For this reason he had to be made like them, fully human in every way, in order that he might become a merciful and faithful high priest in service to God, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When Faith Comes From Within

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 15, 2018

The obverse side of the previous conversation: what comes out of the mouth when the heart is full of faith.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN FAITH COMES FROM WITHIN. Mark 7:24-37. In the earlier part of this chapter Jesus had disputed with some Scribes and Pharisees about ritual and tradition; and had taught those who would hear that defilement does not come from without, but from within (Mark 7:1-23). It is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Future Focus Motivates Present Faithfulness Pt 3 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

This is a third part of how a focus on the future can motivate faithfulness in the present.

“Future Focus Present Faithfulness” Pt 3 Review X. The Reward and Inheritance Factor A. PRESENT AND FUTURE REWARD B. FUTURE INHERITANCE C. INTERMEDIATE HOME D. RENEWED HEAVEN AND EARTH – Our permanent home E. PRESENT HELP FROM A FUTURE HOPE Contemplating our future heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4, 1 Corinthians 3:8-15

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Future Focus Motivates Present Faithfulness Pt 6 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

Part 6 in our discussion of how a future focus motivates present behavior. This message focuses on the pursuit of sanctification.

Future Focus Present Faithfulness Series Pt 6 “Pursue Sanctification” Review A holy life is one whose direction comes from the principles and purposes of Scripture. A future focus motivates us to think about how we are living today. What does our life communicate to those around us? Does our way ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Future Focus Motivates A Present Faithfulness Pt 7 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

Part 7 exploring the ability of a future focus to motivate present behavior.

Future Focus Present Faithfulness Series Pt 7 “Finding Grace or Falling Short” Review What is my purpose? What should I be doing with my life? What should direct the decisions I choose and the activities I schedule? If you want a truly Biblically directed life; a purpose directed life, you might ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Future Focus Motivates Present Faithfulness Pt 9 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

Part 9 in our exploration of a future focus specifically dealing with the admonition to address bitterness.

“Uprooting Bitter Roots” Hebrews 12 addresses three specific life goals to consider as individuals and as a church family. It is my hope that they will guide the direction of our church family throughout the year. a) Promote Healing among the body b) Pursue peace with ALL men ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Future Focus Present Faithfulness - Uprooting Bitter Roots Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

Message continuing to address the problem of bitterness.

Future Focus Present Faithfulness Series Pt 10 “Uprooting Bitter Roots 3” Hebrews 12 identifies three deadly infections that contaminate the Christian community and disrupt the unity God instructs us to pursue, promote and protect. These three infections also prevent the pursuit of the three life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Future Focus Motivates Present Faithfulness Pt 13 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jul 28, 2018

Final message n this series continuing the discusion of checking our value system as kingdom kids.

Future Focus Present Faithfulness Pt 13 “Recalibrating Our Values 2” Review The Bible warns against three deadly viruses that threaten the effectiveness of the church of Jesus Christ. ? Guard against failing to appropriate God’s amazing enabling grace; available and sufficient. ? Guard against ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Daniel Part Iii - Living Out Of Faith In The Fire Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Aug 7, 2018

A story of faith, courage and conviction. The story of Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-Nego. The courage to stand in the face of death.

INTRODUCTION • We are in the 3rd part of a series on Daniel. • We’ve been talking about pressure and culture and living out of core values and loving well. • Daniel was taken captive and hauled off to Babylon when he was probably 15 or so years old. • He’s tested and tested again ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Lessons From The Big Guns A Midrash Extravaganza Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 13, 2018

Even before the Flood, God’s people related to Him on the basis of faith. The writer extracts some important Christian beliefs from their examples.

Faith Lessons from the Big Guns A Midrash Extravaganza (Hebrews 11:4-7) 1. This is a wonderful time to live when it comes to new technologies and inventions. Elon Musk, who oversees Tesla, SpaceX, and The Boring Company is sort of a cross between Thomas Edison and Cornelius Vanderbilt. 2. But ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do We Have A Ton Of Stuff And A Ounce Of Faith?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 1, 2017

Life can tend to become a trap of habits and thinking patterns that define us. We have opportunities before us. Leave your comfort zone and do more than you ever dreamed... Bend your back and get to work.

DO WE HAVE A TON OF STUFF WITH AN OUNCE OF FAITH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:30-34, Matthew 11:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith In Action - Life Lessons From The Life Of Rahab Series

Contributed by Timothy Bokka on May 31, 2019

Rahab, a woman of a disrepute, makes it to the list of the heroes of faith. It is in the book of Joshua that we first read about Rahab and the role she plays to help the Israelites conquer a city. Rahab is a Canaanite.

Hebrews 11:30 – 31 These two verses talk about an unusual event and an unusual person. In verse 30, the walls of Jericho, a fortified city, fell because of faith. In verse 31, Rahab, a woman of a disrepute, makes it to the list of the heroes of faith. It is in the book of Joshua that we first read ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-31, Joshua 2:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rewards Of Generous Giving, Powerful Praying And Faithful Fasting Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 14, 2014

Jesus has given us three keys to receiving heavenly rewards in our lives: Generous giving, powerful praying, and faithful fasting.

TRANSFORMATION #4: THE REWARDS OF GENEROUS GIVING, POWERFUL PRAYING AND FAITHFUL FASTING OPENING HUMOUR: Two friends are walking their dogs—a Dalmatian and a Chihuahua—when they smell something delicious coming from a nearby restaurant. The guy with the Dalmatian says, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: *other

Great Grace #5: Crucified With Christ And Living By Faith Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 3, 2013

The Good News of the Gospel tells us that we are justified by faith, crucified with Christ, and we can now live by faith.

GREAT GRACE & FREEDOM #5: CRUCIFIED WITH CHRIST; LIVING BY FAITH INTRO TO TOPIC: WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO LIVE BY FAITH? STORY #1: One night a house caught fire and a young boy was forced to flee to the roof. The father stood on the ground below with outstretched arms, calling to his son, "Jump! I'll ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21

Denomination: *other

Standing In The Freedom Of The Gospel: By Faith From Beginning To End

Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: By Faith from Beginning to End

Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: By Faith from Beginning to End Galatians 3:1-5 Paul moves from sharing about his confronting Peter to addressing the reason those in Galatia are straying from the gospel – they have been deceived, having come under a spell. They started the Christian ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational