Sermons on Grasshopper Faith:

"Scandalous Faith"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 4, 2015

Mark 9:23 MSG. Says...Jesus said, “If? There are no ‘ifs’ among believers. Anything can happen.”

Scandalous Faith As we approach fall and the weather gets cooler... It seems as though we're always wanting to know what the winter weather holds for us, *Will the Willy Worms be dark or light? *Will El Niño or la Niña affect us the way the weatherman say they will? *Will the farmers almanac ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Arena Of Faith Series

Contributed by Daniel De Bruin on Nov 5, 2015

To me the greatest shortfall that we as believers have, is our lack of faith. And it is not that we need a whole of it. We actually need just a little bit of faith, according to Jesus, as small as a mustard seed to move mountains.

To me the greatest shortfall that we as believers have, is our lack of faith. And it is not that we need a whole of it. We actually need just a little bit of faith, according to Jesus, as small as a mustard seed to move mountains. According to Hebrews 11:2 we receive our testimonies by faith. So ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2

Denomination: Bible Church

Faith In Action Series

Contributed by Daniel De Bruin on Nov 5, 2015

If there were ever a time in the history of the church where believers needs to start practice what they preach; then that time is now. People are not easily convinced by our words, but they are drawn by our actions.

If there were ever a time in the history of the church where believers needs to start practice what they preach; then that time is now. People are not easily convinced by our words, but they are drawn by our actions. Even Jesus instructed the people by saying, do not believe me unless I do the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:26

Denomination: Bible Church

The Law Of Faith Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 15, 2015

The difference between salvation by faith in the law and salvation by the law of faith is the difference between “do” and “done”

In his book, Fully Alive, Christian comedian Ken Davis recounted an incident from his college days. His class had been asked to deliver a persuasive speech in which they would be graded on creativity, persuasiveness and the ability to drive home their point in a memorable way. The title of his ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:27-31

Denomination: Baptist

Be Faithful To The Deliverer Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 17, 2015

PROPOSITION: Because Christ is the Deliverer, you must forsake your idols and follow Him.

Be Faithful to the Deliverer Judges 2 I. Refuse to follow heathen gods! 2:11-15 A. God recognizes our idolatry (11-13). 1. The Israelites abandoned the LORD. 2. The Israelites worshipped other gods. B. God responds to our idolatry (14-15). 1. God is angered by ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Shield Of Faith Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 29, 2019

This is the 4th sermon in "The Armor Of God" series.

Series: The Armor Of God [#4] THE SHIELD OF FAITH Ephesians 6:16 Introduction: Over the last several weeks, the subject of Spiritual Warfare has been a focus. We know that we are not supposed to take the fight to the Devil. We know that we are to put on the full armor of God and stand firm. My ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Simplicity Of Faith

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Jul 7, 2019

Faith in Christ is not always easy, but simple. Elisha, Naaman, and his servants remind us to: 1. Offer a simple witness to someone in need 2. Encourage others to do the right thing, and 3. Accept what God offers you.

2 Kings 5:1-14 The Simplicity of Faith There is a saying: “Nothing is as simple as it seems.” Sometimes that’s true. Someone well-meaning gives you advice, and you’re thinking, “You don’t know the half of it!” Or you plan something out, and Murphy’s Law kicks into gear, and makes life a lot more ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14, 1 Peter 5:6, Acts 16:31

Denomination: Baptist

The Fountainhead Of Faith

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

This message was given at the funeral of a Christian woman who, prior to her death, had asked me to preach about God’s plan of salvation, a “born again message” as she put it, at her funeral for the benefit of some of her family who had not yet accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior.

(If you have found this sermon helpful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info) Joan often spoke to me of her desire that I speak truthfully and forthrightly on this day about the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Today I will do my best to find words to honor that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

The Faith Of Thomas

Contributed by Byron Perrine on Jul 9, 2019

Thomas should not be condemned or even criticized for his insistence upon empirical evidence. Thomas provides an exemplary modal from which we can learn more about the nature of convincing faith.

(If you have found this sermon useful, please visit us at www.HeritageRestorationProject.org or www.ChristianWisdom.info.) When we think of the Apostle Thomas, we sometimes think of him in a somewhat negative light. The event involving Thomas in John 20:19-31 has given rise to the phrase, “Don’t be ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: United Methodist

True Faith Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 12, 2019

This is the 15th sermon in a series we're doing on John's Gospel. In this sermon I discuss what faith is, and how true faith distinguishes itself from a false faith.

True Faith (Gospel of John Part 15) Text: John 4:43-54 Well we’re back in John’s Gospel this morning, and we’ve got a lot to cover today, so I want us to get right into it. John 4:43 – 54 (READ). Now remember, John ‘s Gospel account isn’t written in chronological order. It’s written in a way ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faithfulness Directed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 26, 2019

Paul turns the thoughts of the Corinthians to the gift of God in Jesus Christ, a gift whose wonder can never be exhausted and whose story can never be fully told.

November 24, 2014 Tom Lowe The Second Epistle of Paul to the Corinthians Lesson III.D: Faithfulness Directed. (9:6-15) 2nd Corinthians 9:6-15 (NKJV) 6 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Faithful One!!!

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Aug 7, 2019

In this message I would like to bring before my readership, one definite attribute in the Almighty, which at once evokes awe in me that is …He is a Faithful One. One may well say that His signature of faithfulness is seen vividly in all of His dealings with men beginning right with Adam.

THE FAITHFUL ONE Know therefore that the LORD your God is God, the faithful God who keeps covenant… Deu 7:9 First things first (Let me forewarn the readership that Alphabet “F” would be used frequently in this message…sic). What is the chief and highest ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:24, 2 Timothy 2:13

Denomination: *other

Old Faithful Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Aug 7, 2019

Are you faithful? Can God count on you? Can others depend on you? Let’s talk about faithfulness.

OLD FAITHFUL GALATIANS 5:22 INTRODUCTION; “Yellowstone National Park’s most featured attraction is a geyser named Old Faithful, which earned its name by consistently erupting like clockwork…but Old Faithful is losing its faithfulness. In the 1960’s it erupted an average of every 64 minutes. Now ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

A Faithful Defense

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Oct 6, 2019

The Big Idea: God wants us to be faithful him in our words and actions, even in difficult situations.

Of Christians put to death for their faith in the second century, perhaps no account is as striking as the story of Polycarp. Polycarp (A.D. 70-155) is bishop of Smyrna and a godly man who knows the apostle John personally. When urged by the Roman proconsul to renounce Christ, Polycarp responds ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: Other

Faith And Forgiveness.

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Oct 7, 2019

This sermon is how faith "the size of a mustard seed" actually gives us the ability to offer forgiveness to others.

"Faith and Forgiveness" Allow me to begin today with some self-disclosure: I do not understand exactly what faith is, or how it works. But I have a couple of ideas from the lesson that might be helpful. More on that in a moment, but first I’ve got to share some humor. Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Episcopal