Sermons on Losing Faith:

They Lost Their First Love

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 24, 2001

This is a passage of scripture that really bothers me, & yet it has a tremendous message. It is part of one of the 7 letters to the churches in the Book of Revelation.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK I'm going to read a passage of scripture that bothers me, & yet it has a tremendous message. It is part of one of the 7 letters to the churches in the Book of Revelation, & is found in chapter 2, vs's 1 5. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5, Psalm 51:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgivable & Unforgivable Sin? Series

Contributed by James Wallace on Aug 13, 2018

Jesus talked about a sin that was unforgivable, or unpardonable. What is the unpardonable sin? Is it possible that a believer can commit it? Let's do some hard thinking about what Jesus said in Matthew 12:30-32 and what the book of Hebrews says.

The Paradoxical Sayings of Jesus: Forgivable & Unforgivable Sin? Matthew 12:30-32 This morning we consider another of Jesus' paradoxical statements: "Therefore I say to you, any sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven people, but blasphemy against the Spirit shall not be forgiven. 32 Whoever speaks ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:30-32, Hebrews 6:1-7, Hebrews 3:12-15

Denomination: Bible Church

God's Blessings Can Be Lost

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Oct 26, 2019

Our lives today are full of questions! * We question the matter of security! Am I secure in Christ?

GOD’S BLESSINGS CAN BE LOST by Bo Dunford altered by Luther Sexton “DON’T FOOL AROUND AND LOSE IT” Scripture: Judges 16:15-21 Judges 16:20 “And she said, The Philistines be upon thee, Samson. And he awoke out of his sleep, and said, I will go out as at other times before, and shake myself. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:15-21, 2 Corinthians 6:14-18, 1 Samuel 13:13-14, Revelation 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Woman Of Faith - Hannah

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 11, 2012

Hannah faces a problem but she prays and experienced God's provision. When in hardships, watch how you respond. Hannah believes in prayer and eventually saw the miraculous work of God in her life.

1 Samuel 1:3-20 A Woman of Faith ES 13 May 12, 2095 Today is Mother’s Day, so I thought we would take a look at Prophet Samuel’s mother Hannah. • She is a woman of faith. Despite her very difficult situation, she did not lose faith in God. • She frequented the house of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:3-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Focus

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 29, 2016

In this sermon, Pastor Richard illustrates the importance of maintaining focus. Victories have been lost because someone lost focus. Success in almost any endeavor requires focus. But what causes people to lose focus?

Focus 
 08-09-16 (www.LifeChurchSpringfield.org) In the 1996 Olympic Games in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Charismatic

True Faith Is Practical Faith

Contributed by David Mcnally on Feb 9, 2014

True Christian faith is not just an abstract, theoretical, thing but something which affects our thoughts, words and actions, and not just on Sundays, but every day of the week

Hebrews chapter 11 verses 1 - 3 and 12 verses 1 - 3 True faith is practical faith, with examples Everyone, even the most committed Atheist, has faith of some kind, and that faith always has some practical outworking. Theoretical faith is OK up to a point but is not much good if it has no ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Inside Of Our Faith Faith Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 9, 2019

Using the tools that God gives us allows us to live out our faith and touch the lives of those around us.

Sermon Series “Toolbox of Faith” #1 Inside of our faith Luke 7:1-10 Mark 1:40-45 Prayer- Father, today would you do something amazing! Those of us who have gathered to hear your word desire it. Those of us who have come hungry and wanting more for our lives, allow us to be in your presence ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-10, Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Nazarene

Recovering From Failure: A Lesson From A Man Called John Mark Series

Contributed by Ricki Lee Brooks on Jun 28, 2010

A biographical look at the ministry of John Mark that helps us see that God not only wants us to recover from failure, but to also thrive and succeed.

Leon Lett. Nice name. It has a bit of a ring to it. However, unless you are a true NFL football fan, it’s probably not a name that rings a bell for you. So let me fill you in on Leon. Leon played in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys from 1991 to 2000 and the Denver Broncos in 2001. Leon was a great ...read more

You Don't Have To Grumble - There's Hope For The Weary! Series

Contributed by Rick Shockley on Nov 16, 2001

There’s hope in the midst of the daily challenges of life. Even when we are weary and seem to lose hope, God provides and sustains us with His presence and promises.

Take Heart! #6 THERE’S HOPE FOR THE WEARY! Matthew 11:28; Exodus 15:1-7; 22 – 16:1 Matthew 11:28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Exodus 15:1-7 Then Moses and the Israelites sang this song to the Lord: "I will sing to the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28

Faith Without And Faith Within

Contributed by Jeffrey Payne on May 26, 2014

A sermon encouraging a church to grow in faith, especially faith for bringing and inviting friends and family to attend.

Faith Without and Faith Within (Staying put when the furnace gets hot) Colossians 2:6,7 Hebrews 11:1-6, Daniel 1-3, Exodus 13:17-14:29, John 1:45,46 Intro – The Scriptures teach that “without faith it is impossible to please God.” Jesus says that faith as a mustard seed can move ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Genuine Faith Is Vibrant Faith Series

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 26, 2018

Many demonstrate their genuine faith daily. Many demonstrate their genuine faith daily. Many do not have genuine faith and are lost. Genuine faith: not just believing that these facts are true, but that they’re true for YOU!

Genuine Faith is vibrant Faith 2:14-26 1. Many here today demonstrate their genuine faith daily. ? 2. Many here today DO have genuine faith but are living a lie ? Trademarks of a carnal person: ? Protracted Infancy: Scant Spiritual Victory: Lack of Connection to Spiritual ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Why "once Saved Always Saved" Is Such A Dangerous False Doctrine

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Mar 27, 2021

Why do we cling to error, even when the truth is so clear? Perhaps it is because we prefer a certain formula that we find comforting.

Hebrews 3:12-14 "Take care, brothers, lest there be in any of you an evil, unbelieving heart, leading you to fall away from the living God. 13 But exhort one another every day, as long as it is called “today,” that none of you may be hardened by the deceitfulness of sin. 14 For we have come to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-11, Hebrews 3:12-14, Romans 11:11-31

Denomination: Salvation Army

Strong Faith In A Faithful God

Contributed by John Lowe on Jun 10, 2015

For faith to be true faith, it must be active faith. Its activity, however, must begin with prayer. This should precede any action. "I will cry," he says, "unto God most high."

STRONG FAITH IN A FAITHFUL GOD Text: "I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me." (Psalm 57:2) DAVID was in the cave of Adullam. He had fled from Saul, his ruthless foe, and had found shelter in the clefts of the rock. In the beginning of this psalm he rings the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:2

Denomination: Baptist

Coming Out Of The Pit

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Dec 28, 2001

OVERCOMING DISCOURAGEMENT

Title: Coming Out Of The Pit Text: Psalms 40:2-3 Intro: We all get discouraged. How many of you have ever been in a pit of discouragement? We try to live our lives according to God’s word, but many times we find ourselves in trouble. We fall into a pit and find that not only are we deep in a pit ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

1st Sunday After Christmas, Year C. Series

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 15, 2021

DECEMBER 29th, 2024.

1 Samuel 2:18-20, 1 Samuel 2:26, Psalm 148:1-14, Colossians 3:12-17, Luke 2:41-52. A) GROWING BETTER IN BAD TIMES. 1 Samuel 2:18-20; 1 Samuel 2:26. The children of Israel forsook the LORD, and the anger of the LORD was hot against Israel, and He visited them with temporal judgments (Judges ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:18-20, 1 Samuel 2:26, Colossians 3:12-17, Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational