Sermons on Fighting The Good Fight Of Faith:

Faithfulness

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 6, 2007

A sermon for the 11th Sunday after Pentecost Waiting for Jesus to come again

11th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 14 August 12 Lectionary 19 Luke 12:32-40 Genesis 15:1-6 Faithfulness "Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Sell your possessions, and give alms; provide yourselves with purses that do not grow old, with a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Lutheran

The Armor Of God

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Nov 10, 2002

Some Christians do not even know that they are to be on guard from Satan and his demons.

The Armor of God HHM 11-10-02 Pastor Jim Parisi Ephesians 6 10-18 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faithfulness PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 26, 2023

This sermon explores the concept of faithfulness, its importance in Christian life, and how to cultivate it as a reflection of God's steadfastness.

Good morning, beloved! It's a joy to be here with you today, to share in the fellowship of Christ, to be strengthened by His Word, and to be encouraged by the unity of our faith. We are gathered here today to learn, to grow, to be edified, and to be challenged. We are here to be reminded of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, Proverbs 28:20, Psalm 119:11, Galatians 5:22

Topics: Faithfulness, Walking

What's So Good About Good Friday?

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jul 8, 2009

Why do we call this day Good Friday when it was the darkest day in history?

What is good about “Good Friday”? This is the darkest day in history, Wall Street could have a million “Black Fridays” and it wouldn’t compare to the day the world killed its Saviour. The only thing Christians have to celebrate about this day is that we don’t have to work. Sure we know that it ends ...read more

Be Faithful Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 23, 2001

Third in a series on Matthew 24 & 25, this message focuses on the mandate to be faithful with what God has entrusted to us since Jesus is coming back and we don’t know when.

Because Jesus Is Returning . . . "Be Faithful- Matthew 25:14-30" I like reading bumper stickers. Sometimes you get an unusual combination of bumper stickers on one car that give an unintended message. One such combination was funny. One read: JESUS IS COMING! and the one next to it said: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mountain Removing Prayers

Contributed by Benjamin Suulola on Oct 27, 2023

Enemies don’t give up without a fight. You have to rise up in the strength of the Lord to demand for the victory already given to you in Christ over Satan. Don’t be weary! Stand in Prayer. Keep standing after you have prayed.

Be a mountain remover. Prayer is operating in God’s energy through faith to dispossess your enemies of their inheritance. Spiritual warfare is not for quitters. It is for those who will stand in faith to resist the devil steadfastly until he flees. It is time to face your mountain I don’t know ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:20, Ephesians 2:6

Denomination: Apostolic

The Good And Honest Heart

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Jan 19, 2016

To establish that the good and honest heart hears, receives, believes, and obeys the gospel of Christ - the seed of the kingdom. This lesson describes the type of heart that will believe and obey the gospel. It also discusses a "significant emotional event."

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Sower (The Preacher) 2. The Seed (The Word of God) 3. The Soil (The Hearers) Introductory Remarks. 1. There is much warning in the bible to the hearers of the word of God. Jesus spoke: "of the wise and foolish hearers," Matthew 7:24-27. James declares: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15, Matthew 13:36-43, Matthew 13:47-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Have A Counterfeit Faith?

Contributed by Dylan Potter on Aug 22, 2003

Authentic faith always bears good fruit!

“Do You Have A Counterfeit Faith?” Counterfeit faith has four characteristics 1. No compassion 2. No conviction 3. No confidence 4. No courage No Compassion What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? 15Suppose a brother or sister is ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Methodist

Be Faithful

Contributed by John Johnson on Oct 26, 2014

Faithfulness to God is not always easy. Faithfulness to God may result in some problems.

2 Tim. 2:2:3 II Timothy is Paul’s last will and testament to his spiritual son Timothy. Writing from a Roman prison cell, Paul imparts his final words of wisdom and encouragement to Timothy who is ministering in the midst of hardship and opposition in Ephesus. Paul stresses the importance of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3

Denomination: Baptist

Good Citizesn Make Good Citizens

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009

Good Christians make good citizens because they are saved, sanctified and filled with the Holy Spirit.

A Good Christian makes a Good Citizen Matt: 22:15-22 “Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar’s; and unto God the things that are God’s” During the upcoming election period when we have to choose between a candidate who thinks he knows it all and one that knows nothing. People ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Should Be Spelled R-I-S-K

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jul 29, 2015

For the Christian, Faith is not spelled "F-A-I-T-H" it is spelled "R-I-S-K." If something is not a risk, then it really does not require Faith. Updated March 2021.

A single traveler... had hiked for many miles ... across the desert ... His water supply was gone, ...and he knew .... if he did not find water soon... he would surely die. In the distance ... he saw what looked like... an abandoned cabin, ....and when he arrived......he discovered an old rusty ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12, Hebrews 11:6, Hebrews 11:1, Acts 4:12, James 2:18, John 6:24-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Anglican

The Benefits Of Following A Good Shepherd PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 13, 2023

Explores how God, as our Good Shepherd, provides, protects, and promises us a permanent dwelling, enabling us to face life's challenges with faith and hope.

Good morning, my dear church family! It's a beautiful day to gather together and share in the Word of God. We're going to spend some time today with one of the most cherished, most quoted, and most comforting passages in the entire Bible - Psalms 23. This Psalm, written by David, is a beautiful ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Topics: Benefits, Following, Jesus

Freedom To Make Good Choices PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024

Explores how our faith should guide our actions, fostering ethical awareness and demonstrating love through considerate choices that respect others' beliefs.

Good morning, beloved family in Christ. It's a joy to be with you today, standing on this hallowed ground where generations of believers have gathered to worship our Lord and Savior. We gather not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand narrative of God's love and redemption. ...read more

Topics: Wise Choices, Christ

Song Of Deborah And Barak Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 22, 2018

Deborah and Barak cooperated in fighting the battle and also in praising the Lord . Their song reveals some truths about our spiritual warfare in this world.

Chapter 17 Song of Deborah and Barak [Judges 5:1–31] Scripture 1 Then sang Deborah and Barak the son of Abinoam on that day, saying, 2 Praise ye the LORD for the avenging of Israel, when the people willingly offered themselves. 3 Hear, O ye kings; give ear, O ye princes; I, even I, will ...read more

Scripture: Judges 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

When Being Good Is Not Good Enough

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 30, 2003

Too often we want to base our salvation on works when we should never lose sight of God’s grace.

WHEN BEING GOOD IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH SCRIPTURE: Ephesians 2:8 “For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: 2:9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.” INTRODUCTION: As a teacher, what is one of the things you want from your students? You want ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Pentecostal