Sermons on Focused Faith:

By Faith Alone

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 29, 2006

Only by grace through faith in Christ can we be saved.

BIG IDEA: Only by grace through FAITH can we be saved. “It is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast” (Eph. 2:8-9). REVIEW: I need to be saved because I was born a SINNER and sin’s ultimate consequence ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Faithful

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 29, 2006

“Faithful” is defined as “firm in adherence to promises”. We say with Jeremiah, "Great is Thy faithfulness."

GOD IS FAITHFUL “God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.” 1 Corinthians 1:9 “Faithful” is defined as “firm in adherence to promises”. Jeremiah wrote, “Through the LORD’s mercies we are not consumed because His compassions fail not. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

A Test Of Faith

Contributed by Derek Melanson on May 24, 2006

Just as God tested Abraham by calling him to offer up Isaac as a sacrifice, God also calls us to give up, to sacrifice, to trust even when tested.

“A Test of Faith” Genesis 22: 1 –19; Hebrews 11: 8 – 12, 17 – 20 Introduction: Testing 1, 2, 3 Tell the story of the student who took an hour extra to complete an exam and the professor who waited for him only to tell him that he was going to fail because he took the extra time. Does anyone here ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Faithful Woman

Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 5, 2006

A sermon using the story of Saint Monica, mother of Saint Augustine as the major illustration to communicate the story of the Syrophonecian-Canaanite woman.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three-In-One who gives us salvation, despite who we truly are. Dear Brother and sisters in Christ. When have you been persistent? Have you ever been persistent, with God? There is a very old old story about a woman, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Impact Faith Series

Contributed by Dan Waite on Jun 8, 2006

Paul is impressed by the Roman church. He says [v 8] that their faith is reported all over the world. This is “impact faith.” It is a faith that makes a difference. The root of this kind of faith is in the gospel.

Other sermons can be found at http://www.lastsermon.blogspot.com/ Romans 1:8 – 17 “Impact Faith” Paul is impressed by the Roman church. He says [v 8] that their faith is reported all over the world. This is “impact faith.” It is a faith that makes a difference. The root of this kind of faith ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Free Methodist

Wheelbarrow Faith

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 10, 2006

What we mean by faith is not what Jesus means by faith in Jn 3:16

Civic Service - New Romney 11-06-2006 John 3:1-17: You must be born again Story: An atheist was sitting under a tree one day smugly thinking: "God, I know you don’t exist but it you did you must really be stupid. You created a huge oak tree to carry this little acorn and such a puny plant to ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Anglican

The Faithful Father Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 18, 2006

Why didn’t the father go after his Prodigal Son? Why did he just sit and wait when he could have done so much more to bring his son home?

OPENING STATEMENT: Over the past few weeks, we’ve been looking at how we can create a G-rated (a G-od centered) home in the midst of an R-rated world. This week, we’re going to look at a crucial element of that effort – fathers. ILLUS: Dr. James Dobson told the story of when he was about 3 three ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faithful Men Series

Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jun 20, 2006

A Father’s Day Message

PP0322 DATE 6/18/06 FAITHFUL MEN! 2 Timothy 2:1-4 2Ti 2:1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2Ti 2:2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. 2Ti 2:3 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Faith Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jan 15, 2005

There are 3 types of faith. Knowing faith, Showing faith, adn saving faith. God desires for his children to have saving faith.

Have you noticed that we’re hearing a lot about faith these days? It all started when our faith was shaken by the events of 9/11, and then bolstered by our national response. There was a call for everyone to return to prayer. The media claimed that it was his faith that helped President Bush get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Victorious Faith

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 3, 2008

Learn how to be an overcomer by faith.

*****Sermon Outline***** Victorious Faith What is faith? Heb 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Substance SUB’STANCE, n. [L. substantia, substo; sub and sto, to stand.] The essential part; the main or material part. epitome Something real, not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-5

True Faith

Contributed by Jay Robison on Mar 5, 2008

True Faith; looks for God at work around us, leaves the glory to God alone, and lasts in the face of suffering.

I have used sermoncentral as one of the many resources in preparing this sermon. TRUE FAITH March 2, 2008 Jay Davis Robison ACTS 14:8-22 Few weeks ago began Lenten journey toward Easter Time of reflecting on our faith Considered being Generous, Last week living on Purpose This week ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Necessity Of Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Mar 5, 2008

Joy is the result of Faithfully Following Jesus Christ. Psalm 5:11 “Let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.”

By Pastor Kevin Burden ~ Carter Creek Baptist ~ For Sunday AM, February 24, 2008 Philippians 1:27-30 “Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Rebellion Or Faith

Contributed by Michelle Holsinger on Mar 8, 2008

Are you coming in agreement with what God has said about you or are you in rebellion?

Rebellion or Faith Background - God’s people were living in slavery to the Egyption people. Exodus 2:23And it came to pass in process of time, that the king of Egypt died: and the children of Israel sighed by reason of the bondage, and they cried, and their cry came up unto God by reason of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:23-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pilgrimage Of Faith Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Mar 17, 2008

Every person who walks humbly with the Lord encounters various situations along the way. Micah 7:8-13 discloses some of the experiences in the pilgrimage. Not everything that happens to the godly is good. God’s people encounter both good and bad during

The Pilgrimage of Faith Micah 7:8-13 Intro John Bunyan wrote a classic when he penned Pilgrim’s Progress. The work is sound allegorical literature; it also contains many helpful insights about the Christian life. One of the contributions Bunyan make was to depict the Christian life as a ...read more

Scripture: Micah 7:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Faith

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Mar 24, 2008

Sunday after Easter Sermon. Resurrection faith is nurtured as we live in community. This faith is not by sight. It is the door to life.

Introduction: We celebrate the greatest event of our faith today – the Resurrection. He is the firstfruits from the grave with a great harvest to follow. This event triumphantly says death is defeated. Even at this time of the Resurrection of Jesus, one of his close followers (Thomas) was ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Charismatic