Sermons on Living In Faith:

Because He Lives

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Apr 16, 2022

On Easter Sunday we celebrate the central event of the Christian faith, the resurrection. We can live now and forever because He lives!

Because He Lives I. OPENING ILLUSTRATION: When It Was Dark I’m not quite sure how to say this. Many in the church have said that our faith is based on verifiable historical facts. It was a faith built upon evidence. Scholars like Josh McDowell wrote books like "Evidence That Demands A ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Live With Power Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Apr 2, 2022

Jesus called his disciples one by one at various occasions form their various vocations. He taught them the values of his kingdom, he trained them in healing, caring, and in preaching. He taught them to face the crisis, needs and being faithful civilian.

Text: Luke 9:1-6 Theme: Live with Power Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever. A preacher trained his horse to go when he said, “Praise the Lord,” and to stop when he said, “Amen.” The preacher mounted the horse, said “Praise the Lord,” and went for a ride in the nearby ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Works Of Faith

Contributed by James May on Jun 6, 2001

Faith without works is dead so living faith must produce righteous works.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Widow's Faith

Contributed by Dennis Fakes on Nov 10, 2003

How trusting in God through tithing brings many correctives and blessings to our lives.

THE WIDOW’S FAITH 41He sat down opposite the treasury, and watched the crowd putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. 42A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny. 43Then he called his disciples and said to them, “Truly I tell you, this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44, Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Assurance Of Faith

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Apr 15, 2015

The close relationship between what born again people believe, and how we live.

ASSURANCE OF FAITH. 1 John 5:1-6. Jesus asked His disciples, ‘Whom do you say that I am?’ Peter replied on behalf of us all: ‘You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God’ (Matthew 16:15-16). John picks up these two elements of Peter’s testimony: Whoever “believes that Jesus is the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fearless Faith

Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Feb 26, 2022

As Christians must not live in fear. We can either live on the "Solid Rock" or the shifting sands of the world. We need fearless faith knowing our hope, our faith, and our confidence is found in Jesus.

Intro: The Journey of life is not an easy it can be joyful or full of disappointments, dark, and painful. How quickly we become fearful and disheartened and find ourselves living in fear, wondering what’s next. As Christians, we don’t have to live that way. We can either live on the "Solid ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11-14, Joshua 1:6-7, 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Truth Lives Forever Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on May 17, 2021

Truth lives forever, because Christ lives forever, who is the embodiment of Truth. He expects his disciples to reflect on him in their day to day life. Three things are said: Be a Faithful Witness, Have faithful Lips, and Be a Truthful Person.

Theme: Truth Lives Forever Text: Proverbs 12:17-27 Greetings The Lord is good; His love endures forever. So far, we have meditated on the themes of Kingdom of Truth, Truth will set you free, Worship in Truth and Spirit, and on Three Faithful Men. Now we will meditate on the theme “Truth Lives ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:17-27

Denomination: Methodist

The Gospel: Shown By Allegory Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 20, 2015

Galatians 4:21-31 is unique. It is the only place in the New Testament to use allegory from the Old Testament. These events are recorded in Geneses 15-21. When Abraham was seventy five years old God promised him he would be the father of a great nation.

One of the most widely read and influential books of all time was written from a jail cell by a Baptist minister. He was in England, in jail for twelve years for preaching without a license when he wrote it. The title of the book is Pilgrims Progress and the author is John Bunyan. There are ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

Look Up And Live

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Apr 30, 2004

A comparrison of looking to the brass serpent with obedience and faith in the wilderness and looking to Jesus Christ for salvation today.

Look Up and Live Num 21:4-9 Let me give you the background of this passage first and then we will look at the spiritual application together. The children of Israel were in the midst of their wandering. The way is hard and they are getting tired of eating manna. Now manna was a food provided by ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9, John 12:27-33

Denomination: Baptist

Live To Please God Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Jun 24, 2009

What is is that God wants of me? God doesn’t want religion he wants faithfulness.

1/ God’s purpose ... God wants us to live for him. The law was given so people could demonstrate their faithfulness and love for him. That would over flow into love for other people. People have turned their back to live for themselves. Many of these people are religious (Christian even) They ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Impact Of Faith

Contributed by James Linders on May 22, 2015

What IS faith and HOW should it be practised? CAN we please God WITHOUT faith? What is the IMPACT of faith on a believer's life? Examples of the EFFECT of faith on people's lives who TRUSTED God, and the CONSEQUENCES of a LACK of faith on people's lives.

Hebrews 11:1 "Faith makes us sure of what we hope for,and gives us proof of what we can not see." Hebrews 11:6 “Without faith it is impossible to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Saving Faith

Contributed by Chris Cuthbertson on Aug 9, 2022

I think the most important question of our lives is that question… WHAT MUST I DO TO BE SAVED? How can I be confident that when I die, my sins are forgiven, and I have the promise of living eternally with Christ?

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, John 14:9, Colossians 2:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Ready Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Jan 17, 2024

Are we living ready for Jesus’ return? Being ready means: Living with hope - living each day with anticipation for Jesus’ return; living a sanctified life - standing out and reflecting the transformative power of faith; and, having a renewed witness - sharing the love of Jesus with all others!

Introduction Video Ill.: Til Kingdom Come I think that was a pretty good summary of what we discussed last week — Scripture teaches us that Jesus is coming. We do not know when. We can know that it will be soon. Most importantly, we must be ready and waiting. On Firm Ground Source: Will Norton, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13, Titus 2:11-14, Luke 21:34-36, 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11, Matthew 5:14-16, Luke 12:32-34  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning To Live In Liberty Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Feb 15, 2011

It was much easier to get Israel out of Egypt than to get Egypt out of Israel. This is a beautiful picture of the Christian's journey of faith. God saves us out of the world (Egypt) in an instant, yet the growing process of sanctification is the ongoing

After 400 years of cruel bondage and enslavement, the Jews are walking out with God's mighty hand on them, just as promised (Exodus 13). What could have been a short 10-day trip from Egypt to Canaan would take about a year - because God had quite a bit to teach His people. It was much easier to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Transforms Lives Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 2, 2010

This sermon explores three transformations that take place in the lives of people who encounter the resurrected Christ.

Scripture I remember a geography lesson I received while in Primary School in South Africa. We learned that the southernmost tip of Cape Town, South Africa is Cape Point, which has experienced treacherous storms over the centuries. For many years no one knew what lay beyond that cape, for no ship ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed