Sermons on Life Of Faith:

Look Toward Heaven

Contributed by John Dobbs on Sep 18, 2020

We live the life of faith when we continually look toward heaven as we face our earthly struggles.

Look Toward Heaven Genesis 15:1-6 Introduction We live the life of faith when we continually look toward heaven as we face our earthly struggles. Abraham’s journey of faith began in Genesis 12, when God called him to leave his home and he promised: "I will make of you a great ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Test Of Faith Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 17, 2024

This is a study of the gospel of Mark regarding the life of Jesus. It is based on my personal study and research of Scripture and many books and sermons I have read over the years.

GOSPEL OF MARK: GOD’S SERVANT IN ACTION THE TEST OF FAITH ILLUSTRATION: An Irishman, was taking a trip to the Holy Land, and when he got to the Sea of Galilee, he was appalled when he found it would cost $50.00 an hour to RENT a BOAT to go out on the WATER. “Hoot mon,” he said with a deep ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In Faith Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 11, 2003

This is the 11th study in the study "Hope In The Darkness". New life begins through Jesus Christ.

LIVING IN FAITH 2 Peter 1:1-4 Peter had a tendency in his younger years to be overconfident and ignore Jesus’ warnings. He rushed ahead when he should have waited; he slept when he should have prayed; he talked when he should have listened. Peter was a courageous, but careless, Christian; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Characteristics Of Faith Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 2, 2008

In this sermon we observe seven characteristics of true, saving faith that are found in the life of every believer.

Scripture The apostle Paul has been using the patriarch Abraham as an example of faith in Romans 4:1-25. Today, as we examine the final section of this chapter we shall observe the characteristics of true, saving faith. Let’s read Romans 4:18-25: "18 In hope he believed against hope, that he ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith To Overcome Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 22, 2007

Faith if God’s power and promises is a living faith the strengthens one to overcome the trials of life.

FAITH TO OVERCOME Heb 11:29-40 Observations On the Obstacles of the Faith 1) EVERY BELIEVER’S HOPE IS GROUNDED IN THE PROMISES OF GOD (John 10:10) The thief cometh not but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy, I am come that they may have life and that they might have it more ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:29-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Problems

Contributed by Anthony Perry on Feb 15, 2009

How do we respond when the situation in our life seems contrary to the promises of God?

SCRIPTURE: Genesis 22: 1-18 Sermon Title: Faith Problems By: Anthony Perry Jr. Most of us are familiar with the story of Abraham and Isaac, but for those who are not I will do a quick summary. Abraham was called by God to a land that God was going to give him with the promise that his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

Enduring Faith

Contributed by Aaron Bryan on Dec 8, 2004

Looking at the life of Paul we can see seven things that kept him going for God.

Enduring Faith (2 Corinthians 4) By Bro. Aaron Bryan Paul not only was known to write about endurance, he lived it. In 1 Corinthians 9:24, it was a race to run, in Galatians 6:7-10, a field to sow, Ephesians 6:10-20, an armor to withstand, Philippians 3:12-14, pressing towards the mark, 2 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Rooted In The Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 6, 2013

The roots of faith in the work of Christ on the Cross enable us to withstand the strong winds and storms of life.

Colossians 2:6-15 “Rooted in the Faith” INTRODUCTION During the football season a sub-specie of Homo sapiens arises called the armchair quarterback. These are people who may or may not have ever played football, and may or may not know how to throw a football, but do know how to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith That Surrenders Series

Contributed by Martin Holland on Sep 10, 2014

In the life of Abraham he teaches us how important it is to be willing to surrender by faith unto God.

Faith that Surrenders Hebrews 11:8-11, 17-19 The Bible tells us we that are saved should live by faith, and without it we cannot please God. Abel says to us our faith speaks louder than words and is worth dying for! Enoch says our faith is worth living so walk with God! Noah says to us faith calls ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In Conflict

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 20, 2011

Faith is a personal experience, born in your life measured by your ability to withstand opposition and affliction.

FAITH IN CONFLICT 01/25/09 IKing 18:41-45 41 And Elijah said unto Ahab, Get thee up, eat and drink; for there is a sound of abundance of rain. 42 So Ahab went up to eat and to drink. And Elijah went up to the top of Carmel; and he cast himself down upon the earth, and put his face between his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Walk By Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 27, 2023

This sermon encourages believers to live by faith, trusting in God's promises, and not by sight, regardless of life's circumstances.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, what an honor it is to stand before you today, to share the Word of God, to fellowship in His love, and to grow together in faith. We are gathered here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. We are called to listen, to learn, and to lean on the everlasting ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Topics: Faith, Confidence, Trust

The Nature Of Faith

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 7, 2016

A sermon that looks at the true nature of faith from the disciples panic during the storm and Jesus calming of the winds and waves. This is what faith looks like in real life.

The Nature of Faith Luke 8:22-25 I’d like to start our time together this morning with the following proposition. Many believers find themselves spiritually depressed because they haven’t understood the nature of faith. This doesn’t mean they’re not Christian. All who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Foursquare

A Community Of Faith Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Mar 1, 2020

The "Jesus Only" life begins with our closest community - Our family. It begins with how husbands and wives treat and care for one another. Then our parenting comes into the picture and expands outward into our life at work and in the larger community.

A Community of Faith  (To hear the sermon, please go to my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2209196 ) Intro: • [VIDEO] Relationship Tension video montage. (clips from Big Fat Greek Wedding, Home Alone and Office Space.) • What do they all have in common? Relationships that are in ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Led Life Part 9 (Faithfulness) Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Apr 24, 2002

Faith, many people get close to the edge of faith but stop one step short of falling into the arms of God.

Joe Bedy Central Christian Church St. Petersburg, Fl 33711 April 2002 Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Gal 5:23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Faithfulness- from the Greek pistis-which is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, 2 Corinthians 5:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Good Grades On Life's Tests Of Faith

Contributed by Neil Olcott on Jun 29, 2004

A sermon I preached using an outline from Chuck Swindoll.

Intro: If you have ever been to a cardiologist, you probably know what a stress test is like. They hook you up to a monitor, then put you on a treadmill, turning up the speed until the monitor reveals the condition of your heart. And all the while, you’re walking your feet off trying to keep up ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19

Denomination: Baptist