Sermons on How Firm Your Faith:

How To Be Right With God (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 5, 2007

In Romans 3:21-25a, Paul gives us seven elements of the righteousness that God divinely imputes to those who trust in his Son. This sermon looks at the last four elements.

Scripture A Sunday school teacher was testing the children in her kindergarten class to see if they understood the concept of getting in to heaven. She asked them, “If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale and gave all my money to the church, would that get me into heaven?” “No!” the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:22-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Be Steadfast In The Lord -Part 1 Series

Contributed by Kiruba Stephen on May 9, 2022

Complacency is the poison that begins the downfall of those who have been given freely the gift of life.

I Corinthians 15:58 [King James Version] Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord. This is the continuance of walking with Christ, coming into fellowship with the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58, 1 John 3:20, Hebrews 10:25

Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 10, 2023

The Whole Chapter.

LET NOT YOUR HEART BE TROUBLED. John 14:1-31. *From John 13:33 to the end of chapter 16, Jesus spoke words of encouragement to His eleven remaining Apostles. Text: “Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in Me” (John 14:1). *The cure for troubled hearts is faith in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Put On Your Best Garment

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 7, 2024

This chapter actually talks about Ruth's marriage proposal. The bride (Ruth) was not aware about who the bridegroom was, but she was dressed in her best clothes to lie down at the feet of the kinsman redeemer.

Then Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, “My daughter, shall I not seek security[a] for you, that it may be well with you? Now Boaz, whose young women you were with, is he not our relative? In fact, he is winnowing barley tonight at the threshing floor. Therefore wash yourself and anoint ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-3

Lessons On How To Turn Setbacks Into Comebacks

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 20, 2004

We must cling to God even when we cannot find comfort in Him. Sermon idea & title borrowed from Eugene Pansler. Great Sermon, Brother Eugene.

Lessons On How To Turn Setbacks into Comebacks Job 13.15 September 19, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A During the loss of first baby, Kaylea, a well-intentioned deacon named Brother Allen came to the house for a visit. (Scan picture of Kaylea from my ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:15

Denomination: Baptist

Joy In Your Wilderness

Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Apr 27, 2007

How to have peace in your storm

Joy In your wilderness You must first be tested, before God can place you. When you graduate high school, and are going to college you must first take some placement tests to see what level you go into. If you havent taken enough Spanish courses, then you will basically start at ground zero, or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:23-25

Denomination: Charismatic

Doing Your Own Thing Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

Paul makes it clear to the Romans that they are to avoid both extremes of self-exaltation and self-devaluation. They are to think with sober judgment and just be honest about themselves.

Doctor A. J. Cronin, the famous physician and author, had a very critical professor when he was in medical school. He told Cronin that he might make a general practitioner, but he was hopeless as a surgeon, and Cronin believed him. Completing his medical training, he went to a remote village in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

How Can I Say No?

Contributed by Samuel M on Feb 18, 2024

How can Abraham say No to the Lord, after hearing the Lord’s voice for 25 years during the waiting period for His son Isaac, where the Lord’s voice was guiding, encouraging and strengthening him to survive the waiting period?

Then God said, “Take now your son, your only son Isaac, whom you love, and go to the land of Moriah, and offer him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains of which I shall tell you.” Genesis 22:2 When faced with such a situation, the challenge is not how can I say Yes, but how can I say ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:2

Lesson 4: How To Know There Is A God

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Foundational Doctrines of the Faith

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Accepts. The Bible never tries to prove God, "In the beginning God created" (Gen. 1:1). 2. They want proof. We intuitively know there is a God, but that is not enough for others. 3. God took the initiative. "The light shined in darkness, and the darkness comprehended it not" ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Up Before Your Dead Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 18, 2009

In the Christian life, we will all face times of lose. And with that lose we will grief, but what we do after that grieving period is crucial.

Following In the Footprints of Faith STANDING UP FROM BEFORE THE DEAD Genesis 23:1-20 Intro: We have been privileged to walk with Abraham through the peaks and valleys of a life well lived. We have seen him leave his homeland to walk with God by faith. We have witnessed his successes and his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Fix Your Eyes On Jesus

Contributed by Adebayo Adefioye on Sep 26, 2022

In this world of uncertainty and distractions, fixing your eyes only on Jesus can guarantee a glorious end

TOPIC - FIX YOUR EYES ON JESUS There was a game we used to play as a kid whereby you lock/fix gazes and the person that blinked first loses. The same with Christ. The moment you lose your gaze on Him, you begin to fall/sink. Check Matthew 14:15-33. Fixing your eyes on Christ means focusing your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:15-33

Unhindered PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 30, 2024

Encourages believers to emulate Apostle Paul's unwavering faith, standing firm in God's promises despite challenges, and finding freedom and fulfillment through faith.

Good morning, beloved! It's a joy to gather together in this sacred space, united by our shared love for the Lord and our eagerness to glean wisdom from His Word. We are here today, not as strangers or casual acquaintances, but as members of God's family, bound together by His grace and love. We ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:28-31

Topics: Faith, Circumstances

How To Overcome Life’s Difficulties

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 2, 2022

Today’s message is to help you see that God has always wanted us to be OVERCOMERS. He wants us to overcome life’s difficulties.

We all feel we have had our share of DIFFICULTIES, and some of us feel we have had more than our share. Illus: Many times we feel like the man who was married to a beautiful woman, but they had difficulties in their marriage. Nothing seemed to be going right for him. But, one day as he was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

How Will You Answer Persecution?

Contributed by Glynda Lomax on Oct 19, 2020

Persecution against Christians is rising up everywhere. Even in America, it is becoming common. Have you considered how you will answer when persecution comes knowing at your door? Have you ever considered planning your response ahead of time?

ANSWERING PERSECUTION - How Will YOU Answer? (NOTE: Some content in this is from other sermons on SermonCentral & website research as noted) How Will YOU Answer Persecution? How Can We Prepare to Answer the persecution coming in these end times? 1. Hold FAST to your faith, above ALL ELSE. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12, John 15:18

Denomination: Charismatic

In Your Dreams

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 17, 2013

This brief overview reminds us that Joseph is a picture of Jesus for us. However, he had to grow into his role. He was foolish; faithful; and finally formidable in his life before God and his family.

1. Working out for the good Back in 1921, a missionary couple named David & Svea Flood went with their 2-year-old son from Sweden to the heart of Africa -- to what was then called the Belgian Congo. They met up with another Scandinavian couple, the Ericksons, & soon the 4 of them felt led by the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ