Sermons on Increased Faith:

Unspectacular Faith: The Story Of Esther

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Jan 28, 2009

Often times our attempts to be faithful servants of God make us feel so alienated from those around us, that it seems impossible to both “serve God” and “be in this world” at the same time.

Scripture: Esther 9:20-22 I Peter 4:7-11 Dean Willimon of Duke University tells of a conversation he had with a student who had recently transferred to the university and joined their Bible study. Willimon relates: “The student told me how much he was enjoying his Bible study group here at ...read more

Scripture: Esther 9:20-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Keeping The Faith; The Perseverance Of The Saints

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 25, 2010

Can a person who was saved be lost?

Very truly, I tell you, whoever keeps my word will never see death.” John 8:51 (NRSV) Back in February, if you mentioned the phrase “perseverance of the saints” to anyone in the deep South, you’d probably get a quick rundown on the New Orleans Saints’ perseverance; ...read more

Scripture: John 8:51

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Pray The Prayer Of Faith

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 2, 2010

Prayers are made all day long all over the world by all religions and even in hell, remember the rich man prayed in Luke 16 that Abraham would send the poor beggar to give him one drop of water. Most of all these prayers or perhaps none are ever answered.

HOW TO PRAY THE PRAYER OF FAITH Romans 8:14-171 For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. 15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. 16 The Spirit itself beareth witness ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Real Christians Walk By Faith

Contributed by Tom Tarpley on Jan 19, 2010

Who's voice are you listening to?

READ 2 TIMOTHY 4:1-5 Good Morning: I want you to do something for me today: Close your eyes and imagine that you are Jesus; Imagine that you are on the cross at Calvary and you’re looking out at the jeering crowd. You the only human who has never sinned- You the one who dedicated his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: *other

Rahab And Her Works Of Faith ! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James teaches that Rahab expressed her faith with obedience,as she hid the spies and did not just express her faith "without works".

INTRODUCTION #9 1. Open your bibles to James 2:25&26. Let’s read these two verses, “25 Likewise, was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out another way? 26 For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is ...read more

Scripture: James 2:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Found Faithful In Our Worship Series

Contributed by David Cook on Feb 8, 2010

We can be faithful in our worship unto Jesus because we've experienced His presence in our lives.

The church at Thessalonica was the Apostle Paul’s first church plant, founded on his second missionary journey. In Acts 16, Paul had received the “Macedonian” vision from the Lord to take the gospel of Jesus Christ to Europe. Thessalonica was the capital city of Macedonia. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Is A Gift From God

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Feb 13, 2010

A sermon for the Transfiguration of our Lord, Series C

The Transfiguration of our Lord, February 14, 2010, “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, on the mount of Transfiguration, you enable your Son’s beloved disciples to gain a glimpse ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Found Faithful In Our Witness Series

Contributed by David Cook on Feb 13, 2010

Our commission, compassion, character will determine our witness unto Jesus.

1 For you yourselves know, brethren, that our coming to you was not in vain. 2 But even[a] after we had suffered before and were spitefully treated at Philippi, as you know, we were bold in our God to speak to you the gospel of God in much conflict. 3 For our exhortation did not come from error or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Choose Faith Over Suffering Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 26, 2010

What happens in our Christian walk when we have enough spiritual maturity to choose FAITH over our suffering?

Sermon Brief Date Written: December 29, 2009 Date Preached: January 03, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Series on Job Sermon Title: Choosing FAITH over Suffering Sermon Text: Job 2:9-10 [HCSB] 9 His wife said to him, "Do you still ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Faithful And Wicked Servants Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 27, 2010

On His way to Jerusalem to die for the sin of humanity, Jesus had many encounters... this story details one such encounter!

First the stage is set in v.11 when the disciples/followers still show a lack of understanding in Jesus’ mission and the Kingdom of Heaven. They are seeking an earthly kingdom as they had been taught… and they were looking for it to happen the moment Jesus set foot in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Faith Part 1 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Sep 5, 2010

Two people from very different walks of life are connected by their faith in the Savior

The Power of Faith The Book of Mark Mark 5:21-6:6 I. Introduction A. How strong is your faith? 1. Jesus said that if we had as much faith as a mustard seed we could remove mountains. 2. Most of us take that to be an illustrative statement. 3. But the question still remains, how much power does our ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Facets Of Faithfulness -- Part 1 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 27, 2010

UNFAITHFULNESS IS SUBTLE, YET DANGEROUS TO OUR LIVES

ON THE ROAD TO RESTORATION A Study In The Book Of Hosea – Part 1 THE FACETS OF UNFAITHFULNESS Hosea 1:1-2:1 PROPOSITION: UNFAITHFULNESS IS SUBTLE, YET DANGEROUS TO OUR LIVES INTRODUCTION: THE PROPHET HOSEA WAS A CONTEMPORARY WITH BOTH THE PROPHET ISAIAH AND AMOS. A PERSONAL LOOK WILL ENABLE US TO ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Three Aspects Of Kingdom Faithfulness

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 5, 2010

When we live a dedicated life of obedience, we can expect persecution for our faith.

Three Aspects of Kingdom Faithfulness Matthew 5:10-12 INTRODUCTION A. Savonarola, Italian preacher 1. Greatest reformers of church period, condemned personal sin and ecclesiastical corruption. 2. Paved the way for the Protestant Reformation. 3. Biographer said of him: His preaching was a voice of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Difference Between Faith And Unbelief

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

The woman heard Jesus’ sermon in faith. Simon, the Pharisee heard it in unbelief.

Intro What’s the difference between the Pharisee and the woman in today’s Gospel reading? I’m not asking about the difference in how they acted. Let’s go deeper. What was different in their hearts that showed in their actions? If we look beyond the superficial, we can see that their different ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Organic Faith: Worship And Witness Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 10, 2010

Our Witness for Christ flows naturally out of a faith grounded in Worship and The Word.

ORGANIC FAITH: WORSHIP AND WITNESS Rev. 10-11 Sermon Objective: Our Witness for Christ flows naturally out of a faith grounded in Worship and The Word. REV. 10 (NIV) As I read to you about the final trumpet / announcement this morning, it might help to keep in mind what I said last week. Some ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene