Sermons on good example:

The Canaanite Woman's Daughter Healed

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 11, 2006

The faith of the Canaanite woman moved Jesus with compassion to meet her need - even though she wasn’t within his primary goal at that time

Mt 15:21-28 The Canaanite Woman Have you ever wondered why St Matthew included this story about Jesus in his Gospel? As you know the first century Jews used to refer to non- Jews as Gentile dogs. And it used to grate me when Jesus said to the Canaanite woman "It is not right to take the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Anglican

A Time Of Trust Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on May 2, 2005

A Time of Trust 1. Trust God in his promises 2. Trust God in your setbacks

Lent 2 Genesis 12:1-8 Human beings generally are pretty picky about whom we place our trust in. We don’t give away our trust too easily; it often has to be earned. And once our trust in someone is gone, it is extremely difficult for them to ever earn it all back. We are continuing our series as we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Abraham: When God Says Go Series

Contributed by Bryan Parris on May 26, 2007

From the "Heroes" Series: A message on faith and obedience based on the life of Abraham - Hebrews 11:8-10; Genesis 12:1-8

We learned last week from Hebrews 11:1 that "Faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see." Last Sunday we talked about how difficult a life of faith can be because we continually try to take back control of our life. When we talk about Faith…the question we are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith Of A Soldier Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Nov 9, 2007

Veterans are very special people. It takes great faith to be a soldier. The Roman Centurion demonstrated what great faith is and what a difference great faith makes.

THE FAITH OF A SOLDIER Veterans Day November 11, 2007 Pastor Charlie Wallis Rosamond, CA Text: Matthew 8:5-13 Today, our nation honors men and women who have served our country. Even today, veterans are coming home from war with scars, injuries, and some of them are having a very hard time. Did ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13, Matthew 8:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Snake On A Stick - Keep Focused-Annual I Exam

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 6, 2008

What does a Snake on a Stick have to do with CHRIST? You’ve Seen the EMS star of life symbol before. Where did it come from? What does it mean? We need not only to keep our hearts fixed on our Lord Jesus, but we must also keep our minds focused on Him

4/6/08 Sermon KEEP IN FOCUS-eye "I" exam We need not only to keep our hearts fixed on our Lord Jesus, but we must also keep our minds focused on Him as well. This message is the beginning of a deeper study of symbolism of Jesus’ death on the cross compared to scriptures foreshadowing the event. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Uses The Ordinary

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 3, 2008

Learn how God will use ordinary people in His service.

It is amazing how ordinary people sometimes rise above the masses to accomplish great things. • Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin yet rose to become one of our greatest presidents. • Michael Jordan was cut from his middle school basketball ball team because he was an ordinary player. • Dolly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

Worst-Case Scenario Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

Sixth in a six-part series on the life of faith as seen in the person of Abraham

Go to the website www.worstcasescenarios.com, and you’ll find out what to do in the event you find yourself in a real-life, worst-case scenario. For example, there are complete instructions for such things as How to jump from a building into a dumpster How to survive if your parachute fails to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Faith Completed:the Magi Of Christmas

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Dec 19, 2007

3 Truths 1. What you are willing to do says a lot about what you really believe. 2. The actions you take strengthen the decision you make. 3. What has captured your heart gets your very best.

Faith Completed Pastor Grant van Boeschoten December 16, 2007 (3 Slides to cover this scripture) James 2:14-26 (NRSV) 14 What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but do not have works? Can faith save you? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, 16 and one ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Precious Faith Series

Contributed by Kim Huffman on Mar 31, 2004

This sermon explores what is the object, value and identity of faith. Precious faith is a timeless treasure worth having.

FEB. 1, 2004 Kim Huffman Series: Timeless Treasures #1 “PRECIOUS FAITH” 2 Peter 1:1 “From Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ. To the people who have received a faith which is like our precious faith. It came through the righteousness of our God and of our Savior, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1, 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Intense Faith Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 25, 2005

4th in a four part character study on the life of John the Baptist.

"AN INTENSE FAITH" MARK 6:16-29 INTRODUCTION: In the highly rated Smallville, the WB’s story of Superboy, Clark Kent is just learning about his super powers. It is a perplexing and frustrating time for him. His powers really come to light when he is accidently run down by Lex Luthor and yet ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:16-29

Denomination: Christian Church

Whenever The Lord Says Peace ... There Will Be Peace

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jul 24, 2004

Why does God allow storms in our life ...

Whenever the Lord says Peace ... there will be Peace Mark 4:35-41 Reverend Kelvin Lebron Parks Preached at Living Stone Christian Center, Standish, Maine on 25 July 2004 Ø Prayer Ø Thanks o Pastor Jason Jones o Wife and April o Congregation Scripture: Mark 4:35-41 (STAND) [v. 35] And the same ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Live By Faith Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on Feb 23, 2007

The emerging culture wants to see whether or not we as Christians have faith we live by, more than just talk about.

*Author’s note: A lot of my ideas came from Erwin McManus’ book "The Barbarian Way."* For the past two weeks, we have been talking about the church, what it looks like, what it does. For the next 3 weeks, we are going to put some skin on the bones so to speak. There has been one verse that has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He's Not Safe. He's A Lion.

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 1, 2006

A sermon on Jesus and the Syrophoenician woman from Mark 7:24-30 and Matthew 15:21-28. (Material adapted from Mark Garland in "NIV Application Commentary", SermonCentral Contributors, and Jack Peters)

Sermon for 4/30/2006 Mark 7:24-30 He’s not safe. He’s a lion. Introduction: College English class: Table Talk. I could say that paper was out of character. Thesis: Let’s examine the two main characters in this story: Jesus and the Syrophoenician woman For instances: I. Jesus Christ A. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Standing Up When Everyone Else Lays Down Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Aug 17, 2006

This sermon looks at the life of Noah and outlines principles that we should emulate and warning signs to help us avoid danger.

STANDING UP WHEN EVERYONE ELSE LAYS DOWN Big Faith Series-Part 3 Hebrews 11:7; Genesis 6-9 Sunday, July 30, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee Introduction Show “Noah Situation” video clip I think the bedrock principle of Noah’s life was this: NOAH TOOK GOD SERIOUSLY! Noah took God seriously & because ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lesson 5: Waiting On God In Faith

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

Abraham’s Journey of Faith

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 16:1-16 1. Promised Seed. "Now Sarai Abram’s wife bare him no children" (Gen. 16:1). "I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth" (13:16). "Look toward heaven, can you count the stars . . . so shall your seed be" (15:5). 2. Rejected alternative. "What wilt thou give ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist