Sermons on Lukewarm Faith:

Finding Faith In Hard Times

Contributed by Allen Patterson on Nov 2, 2006

Keeping our Faith in the face of emotional turmoil

Job 23:10-14; Psalm 22:1-5; Hebrews 4:12-16 Introduction When I hear the words of the scriptures in today’s passages, I am reminded of the deep feelings of grief and sorrow that Job and David experienced. Job, the perfect man, as the Bible says, was feeling abandoned by God. David felt as if God ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Justified By Faith, Or By Works?

Contributed by Charles Degner on Oct 23, 2006

This difficult chapter of the Bible is not hard to understand if you ask a simple question. James says we are justified by our works, not just by faith. But justified BEFORE WHOM?

James 2:1-5, 8-10, 14-26 Pentecost 17B Rev. Charles F. Degner 1My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don’t show favoritism. 2Suppose a man comes into your meeting wearing a gold ring and fine clothes, and a poor man in shabby clothes also comes in. 3If you show ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-25

Denomination: Lutheran

The Results Of Faith: A Changed Life

Contributed by Samuel Troyer on Oct 23, 2006

We say we have faith but do our actions prove it?

The results of faith: A changed life James 2:14-26 It is one that can easily be misunderstood. It is one that challenges us again with the question as to whether or not we are really saved. This morning as we consider this passage we are challenged to take a look at our faith. Do you have ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Methodist

Common Folk's Tests Of Faith

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 26, 2006

Description of various test we as everyday Christians must pass

COMMON FOLKS TEST OF FAITH Heb. 11: 1, 8, 17. 36-40; James 1:2,3 I. FAITH, BELIEF, ESSENCE TO WALK A. The saved are to live by faith The Just shall walk by Faith 1. the Commandment / Word De 8:2 And thou shalt remember all the way which the LORD thy God led thee these forty years in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Confidence In The Faithful One

Contributed by David Gant on Jan 21, 2006

Principles drawn from Psalms 138 regarding faithfullness to God -- as He is faithful to us.

Putting Confidence in the Faithful One Psalm 138 A PSALM OF DAVID. I. Psalm 138 ? a short reading with some added interpretations for clarity. 1 I will praise You with my whole heart; Before the gods (i.e. IF there were any other gods looking) I will sing praises to You. ؉There are no real other ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

How To Grow Your Faith Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jan 23, 2006

This shows how the nobleman grew in his faith - he obeyed, even when it was hard.

John 4:46-54 – How to Grow Your Faith We are continuing our series on The Life of Jesus, looking at snapshots of what He did and what He said at different points of His 3 year ministry. Today we are in John 4:46-54 (p.753). Today we are looking at the question, how do you grow your faith? ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

Be Bold Take A Step Of Faith

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 7, 2003

God is not only our Comforter, but from time to time He is our discomforter. We need to take a bold step of faith and move out of our comfort zones.

Be Bold Take a Step of Faith Luke 1:26-38 Matthew 14:22-33 This morning we are looking at two Biblical examples of individuals that moved beyond their comfort zones. Mary the Mother of Jesus by faith was willing to accept God’s plan for her life and move beyond her comfort zone and waited ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Free Methodist

Lesson 3: Choosing By Faith

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

Abraham’s Journey of Faith

A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 13: 5-18 1. Nephew. "And Haran (Abram’s older brother) begat Lot" (Gen. 11:27). 2. Dependent on Abram. After Lot’s father died, Abram took the position of spiritual head over Lot. 3. Wealthy. Lot got the family inheritance after his father Haran died. Apparently a good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 7: The Prayer Of Faith

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

Abraham’s Journey of Faith

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 18:1-33 1. A couple of months. How long between the two appearances of God (Christophony) to Abraham (17:1 and 18:1). 2. High in the mountains. Where was Abraham living? "The Lord appeared unto him in the plains of Mamre" (18:1). A high mountain plateau where "scrub" oaks ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 9: Faith's Realization

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

Abraham’s Journey of Faith

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 21:1-8 1. How long ago had God promised Abraham a son? Twenty-five years. "Abram was seventy-five years old when he departed out of Haran" (12:4). 2. How old was Abraham when Isaac was born? One hundred years old. "Abraham was a hundred years old when his son Isaac was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 10: The Separation Of Faith

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

Abraham’s Journey of Faith

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 21:9-21 1. What was the relationship between Sarah and Hagar? Confrontation. "Sarah dealt harshly with her" (16:6). "Ishmael the son of Hagar mocked (punched) the son of Sarah" (21:9). 2. What did Sarah ask Abraham to do to Hagar? Throw her out. "Cast out this bondwoman ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 11: Faith Tested

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

Abraham’s Journey of Faith

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 22:1 1. What were the four great trials of separation in Abraham’s life? a. Family. "Get thee out of the country, and from thy kindred" (12:1). b. Lot/Nephew. "Separate thyself from me" (13:9). c. Ishmael. "Cast out this bondwoman and her son" (21:10). d. Isaac. "Take thy ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Empty Tomb: A Place Of Faith Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

The disciples were disillusioned and disoriented after the crucifixion.

I grew up in a family with four sisters and no brothers. There were a lot of downsides to this…which I won’t go into now. One upside, and maybe the only one, is that I had to have my own bedroom in the basement, along with my own bathroom. I loved to just go in my room and shut myself out from all ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Have You Kept The Faith?

Contributed by George Crumbly on Aug 9, 2005

To encourage the believer to keep the faith

HAVE YOU KEPT THE FAITH? (2Timothy 4:6-8) MAY 20,2001AM George Crumbly Sheridan Arkansas (Turn to Hebrews Chapter 11) INTRODUCTION: It’s so good to get the District Assembly behind us….Had a great day of Pastor Reports this past Thursday, they were all upbeat & encouraging…… The text ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

More Food For Your Faith

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 9, 2009

Jesus feeding the 4,000 can feed our faith. Notice four things in this story that can feed your faith tonight.

More Food for Your Faith Matthew 15 29-39 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Feb. 1, 2009 *How much faith does God want you to have? He certainly wants us to have saving faith. On top of that, God wants us to have more faith, even great faith. And there is good news for us tonight ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:29-39

Denomination: Baptist