Sermons on Imperfect Faith:

Forward In Faith, Fathers!

Contributed by David Simpson on May 19, 2017

A Fathers Day sermon challenging men and the church to move forward in faith!

Sermon Lanier Christian Church June 19, 2011 – Father’s Day David Simpson Forward in Faith Ephesians 3:20,21 and Jeremiah 7:24 AND Ephesians 6:4 Why A Son Needs A Dad by Gregory Lang A son needs a dad to show him how to shave. …to teach him how to talk to girls. A son needs a dad to teach him ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4, Ephesians 3:20-21, Jeremiah 7:24

Denomination: Christian Church

The First Steps Of Faith Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 4, 2017

In this sermon, we look at Abraham's first steps of faith as God makes promises and gives commands to Abraham.

Introduction: A. Let’s imagine for a minute that you are lost in the desert. 1. Your throat is parched and your tongue is dry. a. You tell yourself, “Just one sip of water, I’d give anything for just one sip!” 2. Then you see something up ahead – a water pump is sitting there in the middle of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Faith Journey - 1 Series

Contributed by Henry Trocino Jr. on Jun 23, 2017

Part 5 of the Sermon Series, "God of Elisha"

The cluster of miracles of Elijah and Elisha serve several purposes. One is to show Israel that Yahweh remains faithful to Israel even after her exile to Babylon. The other is to show Israel that despite the godlessness of her kings, Yahweh remains gracious and merciful in difficult times. The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-37, 1 Timothy 5:17, 2 Kings 8:1, Luke 12:15, Luke 16:13, 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Mark 9:22, Hebrews 11:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Faith, Hope And Love Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jun 23, 2019

Authentic faith produces good things. This message is the first in a series on 1 & 2 Thessalonians. Thanks to Pastor Derrick Tuper for his thoughts that contributed to this message (see notation in text)

Paul couldn’t stand it any longer. He had to know how the church in Thessalonica was doing. After all, he had poured himself into that congregation and sacrificed deeply to teach its members the gospel. But now Satan was attacking it with persecution, doubt, and trial. Were the believers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Increase Our Faith

Contributed by Sunitha Justin on Jul 8, 2019

Whether it’s deep-rooted habits in your life that refuses to move, whether is mountain-like problems that your facing that you cannot move or you are having a challenge so great like planting something where there is no soil, God says, your faith is enough to solve those problems.

There are several kinds of prayers that we find in the Bible. Long prayers, short prayers. three-word This afternoon I want to particularly turn your attention to one prayer that the disciples made. The prayer has profound significance. The prayer and the answer to that prayer probably impacted ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5, Matthew 17:19, Matthew 17:20, Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 11:6, James 2:14-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Five Foundations Of Faith Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jul 20, 2019

Jesus is the only way we have access to the mercy and grace of God…which gives us confidence in our salvation. Here are Five Foundations of Firm Faith...

FIVE FOUNDATIONS OF FIRM FAITH Hebrews 4:14-5:10 Introduction The Law of Moses decreed that a High Priest preside over worship, both in the tabernacle and in the temple. Aaron was the first High Priest, and all members of Israel’s priesthood were required to be descended from him. (Aaronic ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moses' Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 22, 2019

Moses took courageous actions in faith including going against the Mighty Pharaoh of Egypt!

Thinking of our loss of Evie Morris Gutzmer, my 27 year old recently married niece, I actually thought of not coming to church today. But in spite of our pain, God is always worthy of worship! Nothing is impossible with our God! God could have healed Evie’s body last Tuesday night; but God loved ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-28, Exodus 2:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith Of Groups And A Woman Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 29, 2019

Not only as individuals but also groups and male or female, we all must know how to live by faith.

Let’s continue to worship our God by hearing again His teachings for us in Hebrews 11…. We noted in previous messages that all Believers of God are to live by faith; and this biblical faith is defined as being certain of what God said and take action on it! God does not call us to blind faith. God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:29-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Principles For A Living Faith

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 3, 2019

Hebrews 11 has a long list of great men and women of faith. What can we learn from them for our own living faith today?

PRINCIPLES OF LIVING FAITH FROM HEBREWS 11 Introduction Hebrews 11 is one of the most familiar passages in our New Testaments. It begins with a definition of faith, offers amazing examples of faith, and ends with a call for us to have faith-based upon what we know from God. Lightfoot: ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bearing The Fruit Of Faithfulness

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 18, 2019

God calls us to bear the fruit of faithfulness, regardless of what the world around us may say or do, leaving Him in charge of the details and the outcome.

Bearing the fruit of faithfulness 1 Corinthians 4:1-2 NKJ Let a man so consider us, as servants of Christ and stewards of the mysteries of God. 2 Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful. Illus. By David Jeremiah Integrity is telling the truth to yourself. Honesty ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-9, 1 Corinthians 4:1, 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fear Frustration Faith

Contributed by Jonathan Kruschel on Aug 28, 2019

Fear. Frustration. Faith. We all have them and each is related. While faith can be the solution to fear and frustration, it can also be the source of fear and frustration. How can faith be both the solution and the source? That’s what the account of Abraham leads us to consider.

What are you afraid of? What is it that frustrates you? Maybe your fears come from the “what ifs” in life, what if this happens or that happens. Maybe they are the fears of what other people think of you or the fear of failure. Maybe it’s the fear of things from the past, things that you can’t ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Stay Faithful To The End

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 21, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 16: 1 – 14

2 Chronicles 16: 1 – 14 Stay Faithful to the end 16 In the thirty-sixth year of the reign of Asa, Baasha king of Israel came up against Judah and built Ramah, that he might let none go out or come in to Asa king of Judah. 2 Then Asa brought silver and gold from the treasuries of the house ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 16:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Increasing Our Faith Series

Contributed by Terry Denis on Jan 29, 2019

Putting our faith to work by adding godly virtues in increasing measure.

Increasing our Faith 2 Peter 1:1-11 Introduction. In this encouraging epistle, Peter expressed the wonderful grace of God who gave us everything we need for life and godliness made possible by our knowledge of Jesus Christ who called us to his glory and excellence. The basic element of faith is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Or Nothing Faith

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Feb 3, 2019

When Jesus shows up at Peter's work, Jesus destroys the artificial divide between sacred and secular. Wherever the Lord is, is ripe for a miracle. And if our life belongs to the Lord, he is welcome to any and all of it.

All or Nothing Faith Luke 5:1-11 [Please contact me at kerry.n.haynes@gmail.com for sermon outline in Word.] We have this artificial divide in our world between “sacred” and “secular,” between things that are of God and everything else. And so often we fall into the trap of holding God aloof from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11, Isaiah 6:1-8, 1 Peter 5:7, Matthew 6:25

Denomination: Baptist

Favor Follows Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Feb 19, 2019

Throughout the scriptures we see pictures of how the faithful few took God’s words seriously and lived accordingly. They lived out their beliefs and in turn god brought about the manifestation of the things which were promised to them.

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com Did you know that favor follows after faithfulness? It’s an odd concept but it carries with it a crucial truth which has the potential to radically change our lives. But ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:12, Proverbs 3:3-6, Luke 16:10-12

Denomination: Foursquare