Sermons on Guard Your Faith:

Working Your Faith Series

Contributed by Caleb Onwuka on Nov 25, 2014

How to make your faith effective; so that you won't be caught in the trap of unbelief. Your life can be full of the living experiences of God's Word. The scriptures will no longer become a story but a living testimony when you master the act of faith.

"That the communication of your faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus." (Philemon 1:6). The Greek word for EFFECTUAL is ENERGEO: It means to be in active operation, to produce effects, or to be powerfully productive. That means your ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:6

Denomination: *other

How's Your Faith

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Mar 14, 2015

Jesus speaks of three types of faith in regards to people. There are those that have no faith, those that have little faith and those that have great faith.

How’s Your Faith Mark 4:40, Mtt 17:20, Mtt 15:28, Mtt 8:10 (NLT) Intro: It was autumn, and the Indians on the remote reservation asked their new Chief if the winter was going to be cold or mild. Since he was an Indian Chief in a modern society, he had never been taught the old secrets. When ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:40

Denomination: Baptist

Testing Your Faith

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 6, 2015

God wants me to live by faith. God builds my faith by testing it. How then, does God do this? I’d like to look at four ways God tests and builds our faith.

Testing Your Faith The Bible says in Matthew 9:29 "According to your faith it will be done unto you." What are you expecting God to do in your life? This is the law that God has established. It’s called the Law of Expectation. The fact is, we tend to get what we expect out of life. We tend ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

According To Your Faith

Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on May 18, 2015

As a Believer, Faith, not emotions overcomes the world. As a Believer, Faith, not rational thinking defines who we are. As a Believer, Faith, not rational thinking is the filter through which we see everything. You are a Believer!!

Jesus walked on the earth over 2000 years ago. His Disciples walked with Him, watched Him closely, heard His voice. They were eyewitnesses to His miracles. Yet, even they had trouble taking in everything they were seeing. We are 2000 years removed from those moments. We have to decide whether we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Charismatic

Your Measure Of Faith

Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on Jun 9, 2015

When we choose to have faith in God’s Word and then ACT on that Word, victory is the result.

We live in a realm of impossibilities. Everyday we are told something is impossible. God lives in a realm of possibilities. John 10:10 The thief (the devil) comes only to steal and kill and destroy; That is the realm of the impossible. Things are stolen, killed and destroyed. I have come that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-24

Denomination: Charismatic

Where Is Your Faith?

Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Oct 8, 2021

To establish that Jesus is God over the heavens and the earth. Jesus demonstrated His authority to rebuke the wind and command the Sea to be still. The power of His words quieted the storm and allayed the fears of His disciples. Their fear of perishing prompted Him to ask: “Where is your faith?”

INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. The Master’s Resolve 2. The Master’s Rebuke 3. The Master’s Reprove Introductory Remarks. 1. In our lesson today, we will discuss the theme: “Where is your faith?” This question Jesus asked His disciples, after rebuking the wind and the Sea, for its raging as they passed to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25, Matthew 8:23-27, Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Exercise Your Faith

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 23, 2024

Many people around you might have accepted the defeat, like that a sick person around you cannot be healed, that the situation will not change, and so on; however, that does not mean you will also accept the defeat.

And the Philistine said, “I defy the armies of Israel this day; give me a man, that we may fight together.” When Saul and all Israel heard these words of the Philistine, they were dismayed and greatly afraid. 1 Samuel 17:10-11 And the Philistine drew near and presented himself forty days, morning ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:10-11

Great Is Your Faith

Contributed by Dr John Singarayar Svd on Aug 11, 2023

Great is Your Faith

Great is Your Faith Scripture Isaiah 56:1, Isaiah 56:6-7, Romans 11:13-15, Romans 11:29-32, Matthew 15:21-28. Reflection Dear Sisters and brothers, After listening to the gospel today, we may ask many questions, such as:  Is Jesus so rude to the Canaanite woman?  Is Jesus so ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:1, Isaiah 56:6-7, Romans 11:13-15, Romans 11:29-32, Matthew 15:21-28  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Faith In Your Relationships

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jun 19, 2024

I think that the problem is not with what people believe; the problem is that too many of us don't live what we claim to believe.

Belief in God is pretty strong among Americans. A survey shows that 53% say that they know God exists and they have no doubts. 18% say that they believe in God but they still have some doubts. And 4% believe in God just sometimes. Another poll found that more than 68% of Americans identify as ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Your Enemy

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 9, 2024

Today we take a step further in our faith and hopefully learn how to use our faith when confronted by our enemy.

Today we take a step further in our faith and hopefully learn how to use our faith when confronted by our enemy. Do you know who or what I am referring to when I say “enemy?” Satan? Yes. Of course and the sin that he entices us into. You notice each Sunday at the end of the children's ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Faith Series

Contributed by Rick Chapman on Aug 31, 2023

Series on ships, Part II

WHERE IS YOUR FAITH LUKE 8:22-25 22 Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth. 23 But as they sailed, he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Recover Your Faith Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 15, 2023

Today we are going to look at two people who laughed, but it was not a joke - it was a promise that was humanly impossible.

RECOVER YOUR FAITH Genesis 18:9-15 Genesis 21:1-7 Introduction A sense of humor is a good thing. (Bulletin Bloopers) Proverbs 15:13, 15 A happy heart makes the face cheerful… The cheerful heart has a continual feast. Proverbs 17:22 A cheerful heart is good medicine… Today we are going to look ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15, Genesis 21:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Yours An Expectant Faith?

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 23, 2024

Faith means maintaining our trust in God, even when He makes us wait.

Have you ever watched the surfing contests in Hawaii? From what I read, surfing is all about the timing. The environment for surfing is dynamic with the waves, wind, and conditions constantly changing. It doesn't matter how long you spend in the water if you don't have the right timing. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56, 1 John 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting On Your Faith

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 27, 2022

Mamie Adams always went to a branch post office in her town because the postal employees there were friendly.

Illustration Mamie Adams always went to a branch post office in her town because the postal employees there were friendly. She went there to buy stamps just before Christmas one year and the lines were particularly long. Someone pointed out that there was no need to wait in line because there was a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30, Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Is Your Faith Alive? Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Oct 17, 2022

Based on James 2:14-26 - Sermon encourages congregation to consider the characteristics of a living faith.

“IS YOUR FAITH ALIVE?” James 2:14-26 FBCF – 10/16/22 Jon Daniels INTRO – Sermon bump video (https://www.sermoncentral.com/church-media-preaching-sermons/sermon-video-illustrations/book-of-james-10149-detail) Continue our series in book of James – “Faith that Works.” So far, we’ve talked ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist