Sermons on Keeping Our Faith In God:

Building A Legacy Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 27, 2012

David left a legacy to God with the preparations for the building of the temple. What kind of legacy are you going to leave?

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • I always enjoy taking time to look at the different aspects of the life of David. Today we will conclude our short True Life series by looking at something that I believe we ought to give more attention to than we do. • In the text we will examine this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 22:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"the Gospel According To Forrest Gump" Series

Contributed by Dr. David C. Penn on Dec 14, 2019

Having watched the captivating film entitled “Forrest Gump” with a great deal of interest, I was impressed to a large degree by this man whose lifestyle embodied “INTEGRITY,” “HONESTY,” and “SIMPLICITY!”

While watching the movie entitled “Forrest Gump,” I laughed when Forrest laughed! I found myself cheering when Forrest ran through opposing teams to score a number of touchdowns! I was moved with compassion when he lost his best friend in the Vietnam War! I became excited when I heard the nostalgic ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Is The Victory

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 8, 2023

How does faith give the victory? 1. Faith in the future. 2. Faith overcomes temptation. 3. Faith to Go on. 4. Faith to Die (Started working on this some years ago so have no idea where this outline came from. Yes, this sermon is based on the hymn, "Faith Is the Victory")

HoHum: “everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.” 1 John 5:4, NIV. The hymn “Faith is the Victory” is based on this verse. The author of this hymn, John Yates, overcame an accident prone childhood. In 1844, 7 year old John fell ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4, Hebrews 11:1, 2 Peter 3:9-14, John 17:15-16, Romans 12:11, 1 Thessalonians 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lasting Faith

Contributed by Tommy Ellis on May 10, 2002

Sermon describes the endurance and blessing of faith in Jesus.

LASTING FAITH Please read Hebrews 10:35-11:1 Lasting faith brings rich rewards. However, what is lasting faith and what are its rich rewards? Lasting faith is faith that does not give up. Hebrews 11:1 informs us that faith is believing what cannot be seen. For example, salvation cannot be ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Defending The Faith Sermon Ii: Christians Rest Their Case On The Sovereignty Of God Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on May 6, 2020

In times when the Christian Faith is attacked relentlessly by unbelievers and scoffers, mature Christians point to God's Works and Words to affirm God's Sovereignty, and to confirm our trust in Him as Lord of all.

IN TIMES LIKE THESE --- CHRISTIANS REST THEIR CASE ON THE SOVEREIGNTY OF GOD Sydney Lanier, famous Georgia poet who spent much of his time in the coastal area, penned a poem, “The Marshes of Glynn”, in which he opined, “As the marsh-hen quietly builds on the watery sod, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6, Psalm 111:7-10

What Is Our Vision? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 3, 2012

So many churches have so many 'irons' in the fire that they simply forget or begin to ignore the 'reason' they are even here... to make disciples! Our vision for 2012 must be focused on the ONE thing God has commissioned us as believers to do... make disc

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 3, 2012 Date Preached: January 1, 2012 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: New Year’s Day Sermon Sermon Title: What’s Our Vision? Sermon Text: Proverbs 29:18 [ESV] “…18 Where there is no prophetic ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Faith?

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 7, 2010

Faith is a action word. It is not something you hold, but something that holds you. It is a relationship with Jesus Christ and will drive us to have a deeper relationship with Him.

What is real faith? Hebrews 11:1-10 Introduction I want to talk to you a minute about faith. I have heard it all. My faith is personal. My faith is what I believe. Faith is ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Master Your Mind- Part- 1

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 19, 2018

Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.

“Guard your heart with all diligence, for out of it is the wellspring of life.” (Proverbs 4:23) Your mind is the most powerful tool you have for the creation of good in your life, but if not used correctly, can also be the most destructive force in your life. Your mind, more specifically, your ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23-27, Psalm 119:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Choosing God’s Choice

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 13, 2024

Is there any guide that would help us to choose what is right in God’s eyes? And if we have an idea of God’s choices, should we not consider them the best option for us to have? What are some choices then that are in line with the Sovereign Will of God?

"So Abram went up from Egypt, he and his wife and all that he had, and Lot with him, into the Negeb. Now Abram was very rich in livestock, in silver, and in gold. And he journeyed on from the Negeb as far as Bethel to the place where his tent had been at the beginning, between Bethel and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Sure Witnesses For Our Lord And Savior Jesus Christ Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 3, 2019

1. The witness of God the Father (vs. 31-32; 36-38). 2. The witness of the Lord's works (vs. 36-40). 3. The witness of God’s Word (vs. 37-47).

Sure Witnesses for Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ The Gospel of John John 5:31-47 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - September 21, 2016 (Revised August 3, 2019) BACKGROUND: *Please open your Bibles to John 5. But before we read, we need to know that this whole chapter flows out of ...read more

Scripture: John 5:31-47

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Strange Assignments

Contributed by Ricky Nelms on Jul 14, 2010

Sometimes God ask us to do strange things. When He does, there is always a purpose and a plan. There’s no way the human brain that weighs only about 3 pounds can understand this. This is why it’s best to do as Mary said, "Whatever He tells you to do, d

GOD’S STRANGE ASSIGNMENTS Text: John 2:1-11 "And the third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee; and the mother of Jesus was there: (2) And both Jesus was called, and his disciples, to the marriage. (3) And when they wanted wine, the mother of Jesus saith unto him, They have no wine. (4) ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Our Problem?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jul 23, 2007

This is our second study in this series. God describes our problem, how we got there and what it does to us. Once we begin to understand the problem and how devastating it is, perhaps we will begin to appreciate the solution.

We came from God. We were made to be like God. (As we studied last week). So, what is the problem? Genesis, again, holds the answer. Chapter 3 tells the story. Everything God made was good, very good. But then things change. There was this tree and this serpent. God had put Adam and Eve in a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Working Together In Our Walk Together” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on May 29, 2012

If we are to walk together in meaningful relationship, we must we willing to work together on agreed upon goals and objectives.

The principle laid out for us in Amos 3:3 applies to every relationship in life, beginning, of course, with our relationship with God. If I am going to walk with God, I must agree with Him on His directives for my life. It is only as I am willing to work with God on what He wants to do in me and ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Door Of Faith

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Apr 19, 2014

How faith should work in us.

THE DOOR OF FAITH Acts 14:27 And when they were come, and had gathered the church together, they rehearsed all that God had done with them, and how he had opened the door of faith unto the Gentiles. When we believe that God has a purpose and place for each ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:27

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting Plus Prayer Plus Faith Equals God Being With Us

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 28, 2015

If we are in Christ, God will speak to others through us. God will tear down our shells or walls and then we can discover what our ministry passion is-i.e. teenagers, the elderly or drug addicts. God calls on us to minister to those in need.

In the reading from Ezra 8:21-36, Ezra and the Jews are returning to Jerusalem from exile in Babylon, just like the Jews travelled to the Promised Land under the leadership of Moses and Joshua. They decided to trust in God for protection instead of relying on an armed escort provided by the king of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 8:21-36

Denomination: Anglican