Sermons on Measured Faith:

"measured With Our Own Bushel"

Contributed by David Nolte on Jul 17, 2021

The measure by which we pour into the lives of others will be used by God to pour into us.

There are official Government standards of measurement for weights, lengths, volumes, distances, altitudes, speeds, time, inside and outside diameters, pressures and anything else you can measure. Lacking these standards, we would be left with uncertainty about whether that 2X4 is a 2X4, is 8 feet ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-6, Luke 6:38, Matthew 6:12, James 2:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lord, Teach Me To Pray Intensify In Measure Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on May 23, 2014

Prayer with fasting is not impossible for all things are possible with Christ Jesus, so we must intensify our prayers with fasting to move the mountains in our lives that plague and torment us.

LORD, Teach Me To Pray Intensify In Measure by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (May 23, 2014) “And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting” (Acts 2:2, King James Version, KJV [Christ's ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Friends

Freedom’s Measure (2015)-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 7, 2015

1 of ? Paul exhorted the Galatian Christians to prioritize their freedom in Christ. But if you do not know what freedom is then you cannot prioritize it!...So... How can Christians measure their freedom? Freedom is measured by your...

FREEDOM’S MEASURE—Galatians 4:19—5:6 OR...CAST OFF THE YOKE Read ‘The Declaration of Independence’ transcription(minus the 18 ‘Facts’—specific grievances listed—& minus 56 signers)—18 grievances...27 total[9 of which are sub-categories to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon "Living By Faith And I Feel No Alarm”

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 15, 2024

Habakkuk was tempted to measure what he believed by what he was experiencing. God gives an eternal answer for our present confusion and doubts, The Just shall live by Faith!

Sermon – “Living by Faith and I Feel No Alarm” Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-4 “And the Lord answered me: “Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it. For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end—it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-4, Hebrews 10:38, Habakkuk 3:17-19, Ezekiel 37:12-14

Denomination: Methodist

Faith Or Faithfulness? Series

Contributed by Matthew Baker on Nov 3, 2000

The disciples asked for faith but what they really needed was faithfulness.

In our daily lives, we come across many different people. Often, when we are with strangers, in order to break the ice, we engage in what is called, "small talk." Small talk is a way to show friendliness by discussing things that are somewhat superficial. For decades, if not centuries, there has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith To Faith

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Aug 21, 2003

The Bible teaches that faith is the key to everything for the Christian. By faith we come to Christ. By faith we live our Christian lives with joy and gladness.

Faith to Faith Text: Romans 1:17 Gullible. It never ceases to amaze me just how gullible people are. When P. T. Barnum said, "There’s a sucker born every minute," he was right. It seems that there is no limit to what we will believe. Listen to some of the titles that have appeared in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17, Habakkuk 2:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith For The Faithful

Contributed by Matthew Morine on May 13, 2008

Most people believe that the leadership of a congregation are the people with the strong faith. This is not always the case. Here is a lesson for the faithful to stay faithful.

FAITH FOR THE FAITHFUL THEME: THOSE WHO ARE FAITHFUL MUST ADMIT A FAITH WEAKNESS. TEXT: MARK 9:14-29 It seems that in the church those in a leadership position are strong in the faith. The elders, deacons, preachers, and teachers are those who are solid with the faith. This seems to be the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Of The Faithful Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 15, 2022

All are equal before God. We are not given any authority to judge anyone based on their faith and practices. Every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is the Lord.

Romans 14:9-16 - Faith of the faithful Romans 14:9-13 Clear the Way for your brother All are equal before God. We are not given any authority to judge anyone based on their faith and practices. Every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is the Lord. All of us have to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:9-16

Denomination: Methodist

Be Still

Contributed by Patrick Lane on Dec 20, 2000

The measure of our faith may be known in our abilty to be still

Do you have trouble being still? We commonly associate trouble keeping still with children. Many of us remember the methods or means that our parents and for some reason particularly our moms would use to keep us still in church. My mom had the secret pinch. It looked like she was just moving ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Putting Your Faith Into Action Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Sep 22, 2007

Last week we discussed that faith must be part of our daily lifestyle. The just shall live by faith. We walk by faith, not by sight. When we live a life of faith, it pleases God. We all start off with a measure of faith, it only increases when you mediate

Introduction · Last week we discussed that faith must be part of our daily lifestyle. The just shall live by faith. We walk by faith, not by sight. · When we live a life of faith, it pleases God. We all start off with a measure of faith, it only increases when you mediate on the Word and put it ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-24, 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revelation 11.1-14 Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Mar 1, 2016

symbolism in Revelation

Revelation 11 verses 1-14 We come this morning to one of the most difficult passages in the book of Revelation. Is this passage to be understood literally? Symbolically? I think it is fair to say that the majority of bible scholars take, at least part of, this passage, to be symbolical. So ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-14

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Sacred Selfie

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Aug 16, 2019

Selfies can be either fun or painful (Sometimes we don’t look like the person we remember in the mirror from the morning) If we took a “Sacred Selfie” what would we discover?

Topical Text: Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. INTRODUCTION: • Explain what a selfie is for the older people • Take a few selfie’s to demonstrate! • Selfies can be either fun or painful (Sometimes we don’t look like the person we remember in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23, Psalm 119:105, Matthew 7:15-20, 2 Corinthians 7:10, Revelation 3:5, Revelation 22:19, Exodus 32:32-33, Hebrews 6:4-6, Hebrews 6:6, Joel 2:23-27, Joel 2:25, Mark 10:27, Psalm 19:7-10, Proverbs 6:16-19, 1 John 5:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Court Outside The Temple

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 8, 2024

The Lord would say ,"do not measure the court outside the temple.." You may look like you are attached to the Church but you are not ...Says your life.

MEASURING ROD Revelations 11:"I was given a reed like a measuring rod and was told, “Go and measure the temple of God and the altar, with its worshipers." 2"but do not measure the court outside the temple; leave that out, for it is given over to the nations, and they will trample ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Hear A Sound

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014

Faith is born out of a personal experience with God and it is measured by your ability to withstand opposition, persecution, pressure and affliction.

The instant and moment a person accepts/acknowledges/believes in Christ as their Savior and Redeemer, they step into a reality that they never truly and really, actually knew existed before. In that instant and moment an individual comes into, for perhaps the first times in their life, a sense of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41-46

Denomination: Baptist

Faith’s Reality

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 10, 2013

Understand what brings about faith’s reality. 1. Christ Died for our sin 2. He was buried 3. He rose again the 3rd day 4. Jesus Death & Resurrection is according to Scripture 5. Witnesses testify to the resurrection

Charing Cross is the geographical center of London, England. “All distances in the United Kingdom from London are measured from Charing Cross. This spot is referred to simply as ‘the cross.’ A lost child was one day picked up by a London policeman. The child was unable to tell where he lived. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist