Sermons on Keeping Faith:

How Do We Define Faith Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Aug 10, 2009

This message seeks to establish a definition of what our faith should look like.

Most of us confidently believe that we have faith. The problem is that the faith we often display is quite different from what is defined here in Hebrews 11. We have been conditioned to believe that we must see in order to believe. We analyze and reanalyze in order to establish hard evidence to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do We Live By Faith? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 10, 2009

The righteous shall live by faith and God teaches us how to live by faith through Abraham, Abraham’s Chief Servant, and Rebekah.

We read in the New Testament in a letter to the Christians in Galatia, (Gal 3:11) Clearly no one is justified before God by the law, because, "The righteous will live by faith." To be justified before God means to be just or right before God. Turn to 2 Peter Chapter 2 for a moment. Read along with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Even Great Faith Is Challenged By Criticism

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 10, 2009

How should I respond to God’s greatness?

Even Great Faith Is Challenged by Criticism! Job 12 FCF: How should I respond to God’s greatness? PROPOSITION: Because Christ is sovereign, look to Him for wisdom. I. Humbly acquire God’s wisdom. 12:1-12 Job’s retort to his friends. A. Criticism can be a source of wisdom (1-6). ...read more

Scripture: Job 12:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

True Faith Manifested Through Job

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 11, 2009

Learn the distinguishing qualities of a man of genuine faith.

True Faith Manifested through Job Job 1:1-5 PROPOSITION: Because Christ made you a new creature at salvation, you must demonstrate the qualities of a genuine faith in your daily walk. I. True faith manifests itself through a godly life. v. 1 A. A man of spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Even Great Faith Struggles With Despair

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 16, 2009

How do I turn to Christ in times of despair?

Even Great Faith Struggles with Despair Job 3:1-26 PROPOSITION: Because Christ is your source of peace, you must turn to him in times of despair. I. EMBRACE GOD’S PROVIDENTIAL WILL FOR YOUR LIFE. Job’s curse of the day of his birth! v. 1-13 A. Grieving shows your humanity. (1-7) 1. ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Great Faith Scrutinizes Human Counsel!

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 16, 2009

Do you want to know how to be able to give good counsel and point people to hope in the midst of their suffering?

Great Faith Scrutinizes Human Counsel! Job 4-5 PROPOSITION: Because Christ showed compassion to you at the cross, you must compassionately point people to hope through a genuine saving faith in the midst of their suffering. I. TRUE FAITH DEPENDS ON THE WRITTEN WORD OF GOD! A. Your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Even Great Faith Needs A Mediator

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 16, 2009

How can I make it through my unbearable hardship?

Even Great Faith Needs a Mediator Job 9 PROPOSITION: Because Christ victoriously conquered suffering, rest in Him to carry you through your hardships. I. Submit to God’s working in your life. 9:1-13 A. I know the doctrine of God’s justice! (1) 1. He is holy and just. 2. He ...read more

Scripture: Job 9:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham & Isaac: A Picture Of Faith In Action Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Oct 23, 2009

Genesis 22:1-19. The familiar story of the (almost) sacrifice of Isaac and what it means for today.

LESSONS FROM THE LIVES OF THE PATRIARCHS GENESIS PART 2 – POSTDILUVIAN/PATRIARCHAL HISTORY ABRAHAM & ISAAC: A PICTURE OF FAITH IN ACTION GENESIS 22:1-19 INTRODUCTION - As we begin our short look at Isaac today you will notice that this portion of Scripture is really just as much about Abraham ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Response To Faithful Service Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 10, 2009

This is an exposition of Philippians 4.15-23.

God’s Response to Faithful Service Text: Phil 4. 15-23 Introduction: 1. A religion that gives nothing, costs nothing, and suffers nothing, is worth nothing. -Martin Luther. 2. When we are faithful to obey in giving, serving, praying, etc.; God responds to our faithfulness by … 3. I. His ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Great Faith & Great Humility In Action Series

Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009

What does faith and humility look like

Great Faith & Great Humility in Action - Luke 7:1-10 Gladstone Baptist Church - 26/6/05 am The Wizard of Oz is a classic story of Dorothy, a young girl from Kansas who somehow finds herself swept into a magical land by a tornado. She embarks on a quest to see the Wizard who, it is reported, can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10, Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Two Kinds Of Faith - Ruth 1

Contributed by Tony Kwan on May 16, 2009

Contrast two kinds of faith in Ruth chapter 1

Ruth 1 – two kinds of faith Ruth is one of my favorite books in the Bible. Ruth is a story about ordinary people, going through the vicissitudes of life. In the story of Ruth, we encountered a family (husband and wife: Elimelech, Naomi, their two sons: Mahlon and Kilion; and their wives: Ruth ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church As God Intended - Unity In The Faith Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Mar 25, 2010

What does unity in the faith look like? Just as we have a diversity of gift in the unity in the Spirit, so there is a diversity of service to unity in the faith.

20.3.10 WHAT DOES UNITY IN THE FAITH LOOK LIKE? INTRO 'Once upon a time there was a mighty river. It flowed gracefully and elegantly across the landscape. Along its banks it gave life and sustenance to the tribes of Aboriginal Australians who camped by it. For many generations this river was a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Fear On Friday The 13th

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Mar 13, 2009

Really just a short devotional for teens on a "Don’t Fear" night.

2 Kings 6 {{...It being Friday the 13th, come in wearing a hockey mask and a revving chainsaw (but take the blade off) Obviously, there will be some screaming, but pretty soon it should die down and be replaced by laughter. Take off the mask and say...}} Okay, I can take it by your reactions ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Life Of Faith Leads To Death In Hope

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Apr 2, 2009

A funeral sermon for a long time member of the church, who died in faith.

Dave Anderson, April 4, 2009 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through your Holy Spirit, open our hearts and minds to your Word, granting us a renewed and strengthened faith, that we might find comfort in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Jephthah's Daughter- A Woman Of Faith And Grace Series

Contributed by Neil Partington on Jul 5, 2007

We all make dumb mistakes. Jephthah certainly did when he made a vow to the Lord that could affect someone else. That someone was his daughter. This sermon looks at the story as it lifts Jephthah’s daughter up as a woman of grace and faith.

How many of us have ever done something that was really dumb. How many of us have promised something that we can’t fulfill Or we have put our foot in our mouth. This morning we are going to continue our series on women in the Bible by looking at a woman who has no name We know her as ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:29-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ