Sermons on Measure Of Faith:

Struggling With A Wavering Faith

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Nov 12, 2002

one thing the Bible and history teach us, is that many people, if not all people, have struggled at times in their life with issues of doubt and faith.

Struggling With a Wavering Faith Turn to Mark 9:23-24 Show Video Clip from Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade – Leap of Faith - leaping into the unknown. Well, we’re talking this morning about those times when we need to make that leap of faith. Times when doubts arise and it all doesn’t make ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-17, Mark 9:23-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Great Is Thy Faithfulness

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 13, 2002

David gives us 12 positive commands to address the universal problem of why evil people prosper.

Larry Brincefield, larkayb@earthlink.net November 13, 2002 Title: Great Is Thy Faithfulness Text: Psalm 37:1-11, 25 Introduction One of the great struggles for Christians down through history is, "why do bad people prosper, and Christians seem to struggle?" That question has weighed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-11, Psalm 37:25

Denomination: Nazarene

Faith Perfected In Works

Contributed by Eric Muldoon on Nov 18, 2002

If our faith does not lead to practical holiness of life, it is indeed just like a body without a spirit --having no value whatsoever.

Faith Perfected in Works James 2:14 - 26 A crippled boy was once hurrying to catch a train. Carrying gifts under his arm, he was struggling with his crutches. Suddenly, a man bumped into him, knocking his parcels in all directions. The man then paused and scolded the boy for getting in his ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Holiness

Fact, Faith And Feeling

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 22, 2002

There are three components in the new birth experience. First is the hearing of the facts: man’s need of a Savior and God providing for that need by sending His Son; Second is personal faith in the Lord Jesus; and then comes the feeling of fellowship, p

FACT, FAITH AND FEELING “Now, I make known to you, brethren, the gospel which I preached to you, which also you received, in which also you stand, by which you are saved.” I Corinthians 15:1-2a. It is important that these three vital components of our Christian experience be kept in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 15:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Faith, Suffering & The Will Of God

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 22, 2002

The story of Jesus betrayal, arrest, and trial could be seen as a dark time, but it teaches us things about faith, suffering, and finding the will of God in our lives like no other portion of Scripture.

I hate politics. Politics at its worst is the manipulation of people and processes to get your way. I’m sure there’s a good side to politics – but I haven’t seen it lately. Certainly it was politics at its worst that was operating in Palestine around 33AD when the ruling religious political group ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:1-75

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Faith That God Favors

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 31, 2004

Biblical faith always has God as it’s objective and focus. Therefore the type of faith that God favors is a faith that trusts God for the impossible, then persists in that godly trust until the provision is realized.

THE FAITH THAT GOD FAVORS Text: Matt.9: 29; Matt.15: 28 Intro: What kind of faith does God favor? The obvious answer to that question is, “Real faith.” However, faith is as much a matter of cultivation as it is choice. Though faith begins with one’s choice to trust God, it is developed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:28

Denomination: Baptist

Courage: Faith In Action

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005

A Simple Outline on steps to Courage

Courage: Faith In Action Josh, 2 1. How would you define courage? The ability to stand up to an enemy? The ability to do something you are afraid to do? What David displayed when he fought Goliath? Taking action on what you believe? 2. Illustrating Courage David, a 2-year old with leukemia, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Clear Call To Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Aug 2, 2005

The fourth message from the series on Malachi

“A Clear Call to Faithfulness” Malachi 2:10-16 In our passage today Malachi turns to dealing with the subject of the people’s indifference to the Lord’s will. They are visibly blaming their problems on God rather than seeing them as a result of their own unfaithfulness. The people are being ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is Your Faith?

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 7, 2005

The encounter in the storm tells us we need to (1) put our trust in God; (2) do not let fear paralyze us, and (3) faith comes from knowing the Word of God.

Jesus asked, “Where is your faith?” I believe this is the same question the Lord would like to ask us today. Where is your faith? Where or what do you put your trust in? In yourself – your own wisdom and strength? Your career? Your family? No human being can live without faith in someone or ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding Faithful Friends Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 10, 2005

A person may have many acquaintances and several casual connections, but good friends are hard to find. This sermon continues our look at the book of Philippians and highlights two of Paul’s faithful friends - Timothy and Epaphroditus.

At the age of twenty-one, I left Memphis and moved to the mountains of North Carolina. I spent the next year reading, studying, and praying that my new found faith would grow. Two things occurred to me at that time. First, I did not make a very good “mountain man.” Roughing it, to me, is a Holiday ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spirit Given Faith

Contributed by Kevin Heath on Aug 17, 2004

Is there a difference between every day faith and Spirit given faith in 1 Corinthians?

1Co 12:3 Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God says Jesus is a curse, and that no one can say that Jesus is Lord, but by the Holy Spirit. 1Co 12:4 But there are differences of gifts, but the same Spirit. 1Co 12:5 And there are differences of ministries, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:3-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Called, Chosen & Faithful

Contributed by Shishir Bhandari on Aug 17, 2004

God has called us into His salvation. Yet that call is not yet complete or else God’s chariot would have come and snatched us right away to heaven on the day of our baptism; we must also be chosen and receive the highest rank of faithfulness.

Text: Rev. 17:14 Matthew 5:1-12; Isaiah 53:7 Introduction: God calls each of us to live a life of faith. You may be religious: you may have obeyed everything that your religion or denomination has commanded you to do, but you have never felt the power of God in you. This time however , you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abraham: Man Of Faith Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2004

One way to know the Bible is to become familiar with those who walk up and down in its pages. As we think about Abraham, the one word that comes to mind is faith. In the pages of Scripture, Abraham moves before us as the man through whom faith, the living

Abraham: Man of Faith Text: “By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed” (Heb. 11:8). Scripture Reading: Genesis 12:1-9; Hebrews 11:1-10] Introduction One way to know the Bible is to become familiar with those who walk up ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Frailty Of Faith”

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 22, 2003

While we don’t serve a weak God we can have and often to have a fragile faith.

“THE FRAILTY OF FAITH” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 21:1-15 I’m thankful I’m not preaching and indeed can’t preach on the frailty or weakness of salvation! While we don’t serve a weak God we can have and often to have a fragile faith. 1. DISCOURAGED FAITH ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-15

Are You A Family Of Faith? Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 6, 2002

God may want to use your family in an unusual way. God wants to use your family as an instrument of His grace through which He can unleash His creative plans and projects.

This is the account of Noah. Noah was a righteous man, blameless among the people of his time, and he walked with God. Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham and Japheth. Now the earth was corrupt in God’s sight and was full of violence. God saw how corrupt the earth had become, for all the people on earth ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-7, Genesis 5:21-29

Denomination: Pentecostal