Sermons on Living In Faith:

Practically Living An Authentic Christian Life

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Jun 25, 2013

Living the Christian life is not easy. This passage illustrates 4 key principles required to practically live an authentic Christian life: Perspective, Persistence, Practice and Praise.

Introduction Illustration The Queen Mary was the largest ship to cross the oceans when it was launched in 1936. Through four decades and a World War she served until she was retired, anchored as a floating hotel and museum in Long Beach, California. During the conversion, her three massive ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Alive And Kicking For God (Living Hope)

Contributed by Cesar Datuin on Apr 19, 2022

What does it mean to be alive and kicking? It means that we are healthy and active. So, if we say that we are “alive and kicking” for God it means that we are healthy, active and strong our walk for God! It is because we have a kind of hope that keeps us alive – it is because of our “living hope”.

Alive and Kicking for God! 1 Peter 1:3-7 Intro: What does it mean to be alive and kicking? It means that we are healthy and active. So, if we say that we are “alive and kicking” for God it means that we are healthy, active and strong our walk for God! It is because we have a kind of hope that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Water--A Relevant Element

Contributed by Jack Russell on Feb 7, 2004

How does one find a faith that is relevant for the 21st century?

Several months ago I caught John Larroquette, the actor, on the “Tonight Show.” Somehow the conversation turned to religion. I don’t remember much about the conversation, but I do remember Mr. Larroquette making a comment about television evangelists that has stuck with me. He said, “Seeing ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Live On The Rock

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 15, 2005

A look at the final words of the Sermon on the Mount - living as the wise person who listens and applies the words of Jesus.

Live on the Rock Matthew 7:24-29 September 4, 2005 Introduction Well, folks, we’ve covered a lot of ground since starting to look at the life and words of Jesus in the gospel according to Matthew. And today, we finish up our look at the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus has talked about a wide range ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Living By The Spirit Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 16, 2018

51st message from Ephesians continuing a discussion of the Holy Spirit's ministry.

“The Fruit of Living by the Spirit” I. Names and Titles of the Holy Spirit II. Origin of the Holy Spirit III. Nature and Character of the Holy Spirit IV. References to the Holy Spirit V. The Holy Spirit’s Ministry in the Old Testament VI. The Holy Spirit’s Ministry in the New Testament ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Faith Of Our Fathers"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 3, 2005

It is living still, inspite of all that has come against it; inspite of all who have tried to pervert it. Keep the faith!

What an august gathering we would witness, if we were able to transport back in time and go to Jerusalem for this first official council on the doctrines of the faith. All the big names are there. Paul and Barnabas, who have had much God-given success in ministry among the gentiles, which is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Orthodox

Faith Requires Action

Contributed by Paul Zwarich on May 28, 2008

Today’s gospel message is not a lesson on how to avoid storms, but rather how to build our lives in order to withstand that storms that will come.

Lectionary 9 Matthew 7:21-29 A Rabbi and a Soap Maker went for a walk one day at the park and studied the people who had come out to enjoy the warm summer day. After going about a mile along the path the soap maker suddenly turned to the Rabbi and said to him, “Rabbi, what good is religion? Look ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29, James 2:14-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith That Pleases God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023

Explore the importance and power of faith, and how it works hand in hand with our actions to please God and bring about blessings in our lives.

Good morning church family, it's always a blessing to be able to share God's word with each one of you. Today, we're diving into the book of Hebrews, specifically Hebrews 11:6. We are reminded in this special verse that "And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Topics: Faith, Building

Living With My Eye's Wide Open Part 2

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 20, 2004

Allowing God to develop His vision for us in our lives... Part two a two part series on Vision

Neh. 1:10-2:6 Living With My Eyes Wide Open Part 2 Pastor Glenn Newton 3-21-04 Last week I started a conversation with you about what it means to live with you eyes wide open... We talked about how God has given each of us a great gift, a vision for our life... a reason for living..... and this ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Being Courageous And Removing The Giants From Our Lives

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

2006 VBS Kickoff Sermon

Being Courageous and Removing the Giants in Our Lives VBS Promotion Sermon 2006 Thematic Text: Joshua 1:1-9 Actual Text: 1 Samuel 17:38-51 Courage is defined in many ways through the definition of the Hebrew word “amats”. To be of good courage means to be steadfastly minded and strong willed. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Living A G-Rated Life In An R-Rated World

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Oct 27, 2005

I borrowed the title from a Sermoncentral contributor because it was so good. But the rest of this sermon deals with sexual immorality and how the Christian needs to walk in a sexually darkened world.

LIVING A G-RATED LIFE IN AN R-RATED WORLD Let me tell you about a couple I have become familiar with, Josh and Jerusha. These two grew up together in the same neighborhood, you could say. Actually, Josh was a few years older than Jerusha and had the pleasure of watching Jerusha grow from an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-14

Denomination: Mennonite

A Fresh Start To The Unfinished Walls Of Our Lives And Ministry

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

HOW AM I DOING IN FINISHING WHAT GOD SET FORTH IN MY LIFE?

New Years Resolutions… most common of which usually relate to health, eating and exercise… #1 is dieting. - Average American gains 5-7 pounds between Thanksgiving and Christmas o I’ve done my share… in fact, maybe even a little extra so one of you may get a break - We can all appreciate fresh ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What A Difference He Has Made In Our Lives

Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Mar 8, 2013

Salvation is a wonderful gift from God. Jesus changed our past, present and future, let us see how He did this through His amazing grace.

Ephesians 2:1-10 Introduction: Each of us would have to admit that our lives are better now, since Jesus is our Lord and Savior. Paul wrote in this passage about the salvation of Gentiles and gave us a series of time lines in which God was and still is working on our behalf. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Living Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 1, 2003

The object of this sermon is to ask folks to evaluate their lives to see if they are living the victorious resurrection life!

1 Corinthians Resurrection Living 1 Corinthians 16 August 3, 2003 Intro: A. [Condensed Viewpoint] Sally says to Charlie Brown, “We have to write a short piece for school that expresses our personal principles for life. So far I’ve written, ‘Who cares?’ and ‘Forget it.’” Charlie Brown says, “How ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-24, 1 Corinthians 15:50-58

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"become A Living Sacrifice.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jan 31, 2024

We can experience God's mercy when we understand the importance of becoming a living sacrifice. His mercy frees us from sin, inspiring us to relinquish our rights and serve the one who sacrificed His life for us.

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Romans 12:1) "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service." ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1, Romans 6:13, Psalm 51:17, 2 Timothy 2:15, Matthew 5:7, Psalm 24:3-4, Psalm 48:1-2, Psalm 19:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal