Sermons on Increase In Faith:

A Promise Made Series

Contributed by Gordon Pike on Dec 13, 2018

A faith promise prioritizes our faith, it is a sign of our trust and faith in God, and it decreases our faith in money and increases our faith in God. When we make our commitments, God doesn’t want us to do so out of guilt, compulsion, or fear from our love for Him, for His people, for His church.

Anyone here remember … or have … a “Magic 8 Ball” when they were growing up? It looked like a giant, black number 8 pool ball only it was filled liquid and had a little window where the “8” would be. You could ask it the deep questions of life and it would give you the answer. Does Cindy like ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:5-7, 2 Corinthians 8:5-20

Denomination: United Methodist

A Growth In Faith

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 17, 2012

This passage follows our last study when we looked at the purpose of Lazarus’ death. Tonight’s passage is a dynamic conversation between Jesus and Martha. What happened caused an increase in Martha’s faith. Anyone with a seeking heart that studies this

Tonight we look at John 11 verses 17-27. This passage follows our last study when we looked at the purpose of Lazarus’ death. Tonight’s passage is a dynamic conversation between Jesus and Martha. What happened caused an increase in Martha’s faith. Anyone with a seeking heart ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

Whenever You Come Together...edifying The Church

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 10, 2023

Whenever you come together, you have something to share. Whether song, testimony, word, or praise, share to increase in the unity of our faith, together. Come to share, to give, and to receive of the LORD with expectation.

2023.06.11.Sermon. Whenever you come together. Come to share and receive William Akehurst, HSWC BIG IDEA: Whenever you come together, you have something to share. Whether a song, a testimony, a word of understanding or a message of praise, Let these things be shared to increase unity in faith. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:26, Ephesians 4:12-13, Ephesians 5:15-21, Colossians 3:12-17, Psalm 95:1-2, Psalm 96:1-13, Psalm 40:3, 2 Samuel 22:50, Psalm 18:49, Psalm 42:8, Psalm 77:6, Psalm 105:1-3, Hebrews 10:23-25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith And Knowledge Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 5, 2021

Faith and knowledge go together, for you have to have some basis for faith. Faith is trust in somebody or something, and you have to have knowledge of persons or truth in order to trust them.

Over the years I have read the mail of many people. It is because it is because I buy a lot of old books and people leave letters and postcards in these old books. Seldom have I found anything worth reading, but the fact is, much of the best reading in history is found in reading other ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-16

Faith

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Jun 6, 2024

The most important question a person can ask is, "What must I do to be saved?".

Faith Acts 16: 25 – 32 The apostle Paul was thrown into jail for preaching about Christ in the city of Philippi. He and his companion Silas were beaten and then chained to an inner dungeon. The Bible records that Paul and Silas prayed and sang praises to God, and the prisoners heard them. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Levels Of Faith

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

The Levels of Faith - Rom. 4:20,21 - How to grow in the faith using four essential steps!

The Levels of Faith Illustration:Abraham staggered not at the promises of God but grew strong in faith being fully persuaded that what God had promised He had the power to perform it. (Romans 4:20,21) Let us grow up in all aspects into Christ who is the head. (Eph. 4:15) But we all with open ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Their Faith -- The Power Of The Faith Of Others Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Jun 18, 2015

ONE OF THE WAYS WE MOVE INTO HAVING A LIFE OF GREAT FAITH IS BY ENLISTING THE HELP OF OTHERS.

THE POWER OF THE FAITH OF OTHERS MATTHEW 9:1-7 GETTING INTO A BOAT, JESUS CROSSED OVER THE SEA AND CAME TO HIS OWN CITY. 2 AND THEY BROUGHT TO HIM A PARALYTIC LYING ON A BED. SEEING THEIR FAITH, JESUS SAID TO THE PARALYTIC, "TAKE COURAGE, SON; YOUR SINS ARE FORGIVEN." 3 AND SOME OF THE SCRIBES SAID ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping The Faith

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 1, 2011

how to keep the faith in a world that is losing it..

Intro: they once asked a prisoner of war how they had survived in the worst places imaginable. One said, every day I woke up with the thought, today will be the day that we get rescued. Many said, it was hope that kept them alive. Many said, it was a faith in God that made the difference. In these ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Benefits Of Faith

Contributed by John Newbaker on Feb 22, 2012

The medium of exchange between heaven and earth is faith. I don’t know what you will accomplish in your Christian life but you will only accomplish what you can believe God for.

Faith: Why we need it: Benefits of Faith Gal 3:11; Rom 1:17 It has been said the medium of exchange between heaven and earth is faith. When you go to a store to buy something you have to have what? Cash/credit. Cash is the medium of exchange here on earth. Faith is the medium of exchange with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Shield Of Faith

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 15, 2014

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Shield of Faith Ephesians 6:16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/shieldoffaith.html "Above all" = more important than the other articles in the armor as we dress for success. But why? Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: When you put on the breastplate of righteousness ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16

Denomination: Baptist

From Faith To Faith Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jan 21, 2005

This sermon is 5 things that we have got to do to get from faith to faith. The outline was taken from Bruce Howell, and I am greatly indebted to him.

You know how some sermons are just easy to listen to? Maybe they hit on a subject you were just wondering about, or they address a need you felt but hadn’t put a name to, or they re-affirm something you believed but didn’t have the words for. Some sermons just seem to hit us right where we are at ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

Lesson 12: To Increase More And More Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Sep 17, 2018

The preaching of the Second Coming had produced an odd and awkward situation in Thessalonica.

7/25/18 Tom Lowe Lesson 12: To Increase More and More (1 Thessalonians 4:10) Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:10 (NIV) And in fact, you do love all of God’s family throughout Macedonia. Yet we urge you, brothers and sisters, to do so more and more, Lesson 12 Introduction As the capital of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

A Proven Strategy For Increasing Your Happiness Series

Contributed by Dave Weidlich on Apr 21, 2005

"You and I were created for joy, and if we miss it, we miss the reason for our existence.” The findings of "Positive Psychology" researchers are remarkably similar to what the Bible teaches about finding happiness.

"You and I were created for joy, and if we miss it, we miss the reason for our existence.” That’s what it said in the book I pulled from the bookstore shelf, You Gotta Keep Dancin’. The subtitle really intrigued me. It said, "In the midst of life’s hurts, you can choose joy!" Well I wasn’t very ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

‘the Increase Of The Word.’

Contributed by Milo Velebir on Jul 22, 2011

Pretended religion doesn't work, but where believers come together in unity and pray, the anointing of God comes and the demonic powers are on the retreat.

15th of May 2011 Readings: 1 Peter 2:19-25 Acts 6:1-7 Theme: ‘The increase of the word.’ Dear friends in Christ Jesus, We are reading the book of Acts of the apostles, which should be rather called the Acts of the Holy Spirit through the apostles and others; or is could be also ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran