Sermons on Imperfect Faith:

Demonstration Of Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 29, 2013

We understand how to live by faith today, by seeing examples of how others have lived by faith before us.

Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 “Demonstrations of Faith” INTRODUCTION Have you ever had one of those days? You know the type of days that I’m talking about—those days when everything goes wrong, your world falls apart, you throw your hands up in despair, and you simply want to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

By Faith Or By Sight? Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Aug 31, 2013

David overcomes fear with faith. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). What David should do (vs 1) (2). What the enemy does (vs 2) (3). What can the righteous do? (vs 3) (4). What God will do (vs 4-7) SERMON BODY: Ill: • The year was 1606. • The Scottish Covenanters were a group of people in Scotland; • Opposed to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: Brethren

Furnace Faith Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 4, 2013

If we're going to accomplish the mission Christ gave us of equipping people to follow Him in a hostile culture, then we need to commit ourselves fully to God, communicate that commitment, and count on God to accomplish His plan in the midst of our pain.

Jack Groppel is a motivational speaker who works with various kinds of leaders to hone optimum performance. On one occasion, at his training center in Florida, he was working with a group of NFL linebackers. He gave them an assignment. They were to run to the fence at the perimeter of the center ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Contend For The Faith Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 9, 2013

cults

CONTEND FOR THE FAITH (JUDE) Cults are prevalent and persistent in Hong Kong. Mormons in white shirts are a common sight at Kwai Fong MTR station where I board. The Mormon Church has about 58,000 missionaries serving in 347 missions worldwide and they have lowered the minimum age of missionaries ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Practical Faith Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 9, 2013

The way of wisdom is a marathon that requires endurance, balance, perspective, and nurturing good relationships.

Practical Faith (Proverbs 21:16-19) 1. We all do silly things. On blogger recalls, “A couple years back my debit card expired. Of course, the bank sent me a replacement card ahead of time. Once I received it, I called the number to activate it, and stuffed it into my wallet after cutting up ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:16-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Interrogation Of Faith Series

Contributed by Greg Powell on Aug 19, 2020

As Paul continues to defend doctrine, he asks the Galatians 6 rapid-fire questions in 5 verses.

INTRO: These next two chapters are going to be a little complicated. The 60 verses that make up Galatians 3 and 4 are said to be some of the strongest writing that Paul ever penned. His opponents, the Judaizers, were using every possible means to enslave the believers in Galatia, and Paul was not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Illustration Of Faith Series

Contributed by Greg Powell on Aug 19, 2020

As an example of salvation by faith and not works, Paul uses the Jews own patriarch Abraham against them!

INTRO: Let’s review...we have been talking about works versus faith. At the crux of the debate going on in the lives of the Galatian believers was the question of salvation through works or through faith in Christ alone. How are we truly justified? Justification is the gracious act of God by ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Faith Series

Contributed by Greg Powell on Aug 19, 2020

Paul anticipates the Judaizers next objection since they were huge fans of the law of Moses. In general, they recognized the importance of the Abrahamic covenant, but they gave priority to the Mosaic covenant. This led them to emphasize law over faith.

INTRO: We have seen the interrogation of faith and the illustration of faith and today we’ll see the importance of faith. Next week is the identity of faith. What Paul has been hammering home in Galatians is that we are saved by faith and not by works. This is the distinguishing hallmark of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Identity Of Faith Series

Contributed by Greg Powell on Aug 19, 2020

There is an identity crisis in our country. I believe that our racial problems are a result of an unbiblical view of our identity. This passage has long been used to rebuke a racist and bigoted view of the gospel.

INTRO: Galatians 3 has been a history lesson through the Old Testament. One of the more complicated chapters of Paul’s writings, it’s been a difficult hike, but like many hard journeys, there is a rewarding view at the end. We have climbed the mountain peaks of Abraham and Moses and have seen ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

A Tested Faith Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Aug 25, 2020

Tests are a big part of life. The most important one is the testing of our faith!

Hebrews 11 (NIV) 17 By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had embraced the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son, 18 even though God had said to him, “It is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned.” 19 Abraham reasoned that God could ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19

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

A Stronger Faith Series

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Oct 9, 2019

Everyone has FAITH but for what, or for who; What or who has our FAITH is what really matters

Our Sermon today is all about Faith. What exactly is faith? Without relying on Daniel Webster, just off the top of your head, how would you define it? Would you believe me if I told you that even though you might not be a Christian but instead a non-believer of sorts…that your whole life is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: *other

Unwavering Faith Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 18, 2017

Our liberty should 1) Never cause a brother to stumble (v. 13), 2) grieve or be devastated (vv. 14–15); 3) never forfeit our witness for Christ (vv. 16–19), 4) tear down His work (vv. 20–21), or be either 5) denounced or flaunted (vv. 22–23)

Most churches include dedicated, faithful believers whose consciences do not allow them to participate in or approve of certain practices. The Apostle Paul described those who exercise their legitimate liberty as “stronger believers”. Those who feel restricted in exercising legitimate liberty as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-23

Denomination: Other

Beyond Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 27, 2013

Jesus power over sickness and death is demonstrated in both the presence and absence of faith.

Luke 7:1-17 “Beyond Faith” INTRODUCTION It used to be so easy. If something bad happened to you, it was God punishing you. God was seen as a God of judgment and vengeance. When Job lost everything, he’s friends tried to console him by telling him that he obviously sinned ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran