Sermons on Focused Faith:

The Faith Of The Doubter

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

We know Thomas as "the Doubter," but he had great faith.

Introduction: When I watch movies, I find myself asking, "Is that a good guy or a bad guy?" You see, Hollywood generally portrays its characters as either good guys or bad guys, and you have to understand which character is which if you’re going to understand the story line. The good guys ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Reward Of Faithfulness

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 12, 2002

The parable of the talents has more importance than we often understand. We used this sermon as a way of introducing gift centered ministries.

OPEN: We use numbers all the time without knowing their significance or their meaning. For example: How many feet in a mile (5280 feet). Do you know why? The term mile come from the Latin word "mille" - meaning 1000. To the Romans it was the distance a soldier could cover in 1000 paces - about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Faith?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

A study in the characteristics of faith

I. Faith is Absolute Assurance A. Substance = hupostasis = a standing under = confidence (the quality of confidence which leads one to stand under, endure, undertake anything. B. Hebrews 11:1a "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for...? C. ASV - Hebrews 11:1a ?Now faith is the assurance ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Faith

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 11, 2002

In this message we will see that the only call that God has made is to a extreme faith.

Extreme Faith, Getting Out Of The Boat SHOW VIDEO CLIP –EXTREME SPORTS Prayer One afternoon Peter and his friends got into a boat to cross the Sea of Galilee. Jesus wanted to be alone (He was off in the hills praying), so they were boating without him. But Peter didn’t mind – he’d been on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith In Trouble

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

Believer’s can make several declarations of faith concerning God when they are in trouble.

Faith on the Offense Believer’s can make several declarations of faith concerning God when in trouble. (Unbelievers can’t) 1 - The Lord is My Shield. (v. 3 a) [Excuse me while I get excited!!!!] 1. Enemies on every side – but, God encircles me!!! (“behind, before and on” Ps. 139:5) Ps. 23:5 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Touch Of Faith

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 27, 2002

Imagine her great faith! By the way, Faith does not always face the facts; but I find that it never gives up. Anybody else would have let the circumstances stop them but not this lady.

A TOUCH OF FAITH TEXT: Matthew 9:20-21 “And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment: [21] For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.” Here is the secret hope for health by a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Orange Of Faithfulness Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Mar 30, 2002

The word for "faithfulness" is the same word translated "faith." It is our faith in the faithfulness of God that enables us to be faithful to Him and to one another.

THE ORANGE OF FAITHFULNESS Are you getting tired of fruit? I hope not, because our "fruit salad" is only 2/3 finished. We’ve considered the INNER FRUIT: Love, Joy and Peace. We’ve studied the OUTWARD FRUIT: Patience, Kindness and Goodness. But we have yet to dissect the ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23, Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

But A Touch Of Faith

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Apr 5, 2002

Imagine her great faith! By the way, Faith does not always face the facts; but I find that it never gives up. Anybody else would have let the circumstances stop them but not this lady.

A TOUCH OF FAITH TEXT: Matthew 9:20-21 “And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment: [21] For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.” Here is the secret hope for health by a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Philadelphia - The Faithful Series

Contributed by Dan Campbell on Feb 24, 2003

Philadelphia was established by the Pergamenian king Attalus II who had the nickname, philadelphus, because of his love for his brother Eumenes II, the former king of Pergamum. Philadelphia = brotherly love. The city was thus named to commemorate this a

THE REVELATION OF JESUS PHILADELPHIA - THE FAITHFUL Revelation 3: 7-13 Philadelphia was established by the Pergamenian king Attalus II who had the nickname, philadelphus, because of his love for his brother Eumenes II, the former king of Pergamum. Philadelphia = brotherly love. The city was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith For Today

Contributed by Ron Crow on Mar 7, 2003

Is faith relevant today and what can it do for me?

Faith for Today Selected Scripture Introduction Mark 11:22 “And Jesus answered saying to them, "Have faith in God.” NAS I. Pardoning Faith Romans 5:1 “Therefore having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,” A. Some fail to receive God’s forgiveness ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22, Acts 27:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Faith To Follow Series

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Mar 14, 2003

A sermon on the crossing of the Red Sea and application of our faith to follow God’s direction.

FAITH TO FOLLOW Exodus 13:17- 14:28 O for a faith that will not shrink, ‘Tho pressed by every foe, That will not tremble on the brink Of any earthly woe! That will not murmur nor complain Beneath the chastening rod, But, in the hour of grief or pain, Will lean upon its God; A faith that shines more ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Faith

Contributed by Johnny Small on Mar 19, 2003

We will learn what faith is and how to obtain it.

What is faith? The word "faith" is found in the New Testament 253 times. It must be very important. Faith is believing that our Bible is the true inspired word of God, without error or contradiction. For me this is easy, for there has been no other book that has change my life like the Bible. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-31, Matthew 18:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Overcomes

Contributed by Bruce Johnson on Apr 3, 2003

Five things that explain the value of faith and what it brings to believers.

“Faith that Overcomes” Text: I John 5:4 >Hebrews 11:6 says, “For without Faith it is impossible to please God, for He who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” -Say, “FAITH” (Look at your neighbor and say, “I’ve got faith, how about ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Faithful Minority.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 23, 2003

God is restoring a remnant through Jesus.

A faithful minority. Rom. 11:1 -- 10. 08/24/03 I looked up the word faithful in the dictionary. The dictionary reported the meaning of faithful as true and trustworthy in the performance of duty. That is sort of what we expected isn’t it? When Hudson Taylor went to China, he made the voyage on ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Cycle Of Faith

Contributed by David Insell on Aug 27, 2003

This is an article that I did for a newsletter that goes into several prisons.

The Cycle of Faith . ROM 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. 3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational