Sermons on Generational Faith:

First Fruits From Faithful Followers

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jun 1, 2001

Generosity & celebration go hand in hand

Date: 04-8-01 Title: First fruits From Faithful Followers Bible Text: 2Chron. 31:1-12 Subject: How can we say Thank you to God? Complement: By being generous and celebrating all He has done! Main Idea: Generosity and celebration go hand in hand. Proverbs 3:9 Honor the Lord with your wealth, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 31:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

What God-Given Faith Produces

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jan 29, 2006

We need to make a clear distinction between God-given faith and “faith” that is the product of man’s reasoning or Satan’s devices.

WHAT GOD-GIVEN FAITH PRODUCES “Now faith is the reality of what is hoped for, the proof of what is not seen. For by it our ancestors were approved. By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen has been made from things that are not visible.” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Deepening Your Faith Through Prayer Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 30, 2006

Answering questions about our prayer requests, as well as a order of service based on The Lord’s Prayer.

D. A. Carson said, “I doubt if there is any Christian who has not sometimes found it difficult to pray. In itself this is neither surprising nor depressing: it is not surprising, because we are still pilgrims with many lessons to learn; it is not depressing, because struggling with such matters is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Does My Faith Background Matter? Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 3, 2006

3rd in a 4 part series dealing with topics that tend to divide people from each other and God.

THE GREAT DIVIDE - PART 3 “DOES MY DENOMINATIONAL BACKGROUND MATTER?” JOHN 12:30-32 & 17:15-23 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever said something, oh so carefully, lay out just how things were, and how they worked, and why they worked, and then sat back satisfied? Then you heard someone repeat what ...read more

Scripture: John 17:15-23

Denomination: Christian Church

God Bless Us With A Faith Lift

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 14, 2005

We may not get a face lift, but we can get a faith lift in life.

INTRO.- ILL.- The Joy of Aging! Someone said, “If my body were a car, this is the time I would be thinking about trading it in for a newer model. I’ve got bumps and dents and scratches in my finish and my paint job is getting a little dull, but that’s not the worst of it. “My fenders are too ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-2, Psalm 9:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Look What Faith Can Do Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006

A journey through the great chapter of faith to consider what faith can do in our own living

1. Title: Look What Faith Can Do 2. Text: Hebrews 11:1-12:2 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, September 9, 2006, in the series “Nothing Better Than The Best” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand what qualities characterize heroes of faith and how we can emulate ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Can Make You Well

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

This sermon looks at the connection between faith and healing as seen in some of the stories of Jesus.

Faith Can Make You Well Matthew 9:18-30 Have you ever wondered if God still does the miraculous in our world today? Is it possible to have a life completely turned around by the grace and power of God? Is it possible to be dead, bleeding, or blind one moment and be alive, whole and able to see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-30

Denomination: Holiness

Answering Some Questions About Faith

Contributed by Charles Salmon on May 6, 2005

This sermon seeks to answer the questions, what is faith, what does faith do, and what does faith demand of us.

Answering some Questions About Faith II Cor. 5:7 Heb. 11:6 INTRO.: Jesus was approached once by His disciples who asked, "Lord, increase our faith." Jesus answered with a remarkable statement about faith which showed them how little they had and, at the same time, how little they needed. "If you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith: God's Fabulous Fomula For Life

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Apr 28, 2004

God has given us the most powerful tool for life - faith. How we use it will make all the difference in our daily spiritual walk.

“Faith: God’s Fabulous Formula For Life” Hebrews 11-12:2 At times in our Christian walk, we need a faith check-up! It is a sad day when we lose faith in life! Ted Turner, Most of you have heard of Ted Turner. He is the founder of CNN, TNT, TBS, etc. He is a very successful businessman, a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Do By Faith?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 13, 2003

Faith, the foundation of obedience to God, has a rich history of dynamic characters. Today’s challenge is to hold on to the object and content of Christian faith.

Heroes of Faith: Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Rahab, Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets. Hebrews 11 is a sort of survey of Old Testament faith leaders. The names that receive the most attention are Abraham and Moses. The central ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40, Hebrews 10:19-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fear Is Foreign To The One Full Of Faith Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003

Though there are plenty of things in the world that worry us, Jesus shows us how to overcome fear: by trusting him!

Pentecost 5 Matthew 10:24-33 You know that your company is downsizing, and your boss asks to see you in his office. This is the first year that you fill out your income taxes by yourself, and the I.R.S. informs you that you are going to be audited. You go into a routine check-up at the clinic, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-33

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith Vs. Stones, Trees & Servants Series

Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004

Faith must be combined with servanthood.

Faith vs. Stones, Trees & Servants Luke 17:1-10 Luke 17:1-10 - Jesus said to his disciples: “Things that cause people to sin are bound to come, but woe to that person through whom they come. 2 It would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a millstone tied around his neck than for him ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do I Have Great Faith?

Contributed by Jim Parisi on May 7, 2003

What is your definition of great faith? Of what does such faith consist? We can study what the Lord called great faith for the answer.

Do I Have Great Faith? Pastor Jim Parisi HHM May 4, 2003 (Mat 15:21-28 NKJV) Then Jesus went out from there and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon. {22} And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, "Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genuine Faith; Going God's Way

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 9, 2003

We say we have faith, but is it the kind of faith that trusts in the Lord for every part of our lives?

May 11, 2002 Mothers Day Morning Service Text: 2 Timothy 1:5; Proverbs 3:5-6 Subject: Divine Guidance Title: Genuine Faith, Going God’s Way Happy Mothers Day! Mothers are a gift from God. How many of you know that were it not for your mother, you wouldn’t be here today. Moms have a special ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lord Is The Father Of Our Father Of Faith

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 20, 2004

How the LORD strengthened Abram’s faith when he was weak, and how he strengthens ours through the promise of the stars.

August 22, 2004 Genesis 15:1-6 After this, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” But Abram said, “O Sovereign LORD, what can you give me since I remain childless and the one who will inherit my estate is Eliezer of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran