Sermons on Men Of Faith:

Saved By A Faith That Works

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 28, 2007

About your faith showing itself through your works.

Saved by a Faith That Works James 2:14-26 We need to understand that good deeds do not save us. Likewise, good beliefs do not save us. But what saves us is a faith that rests in Christ Jesus; His death, burial, resurrection, and ascension into heaven; a faith that shows itself in works. For the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sharing Your Faith Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 12, 2007

We can all sense the opportunity to share Jesus

Sharing Your Faith John 4:27-42 When someone wants to introduce their faith to someone, there are generally two different approaches. The first approach is the “invitation” approach. This is the type of approach that someone uses when they invite someone to see Billy Graham. There is a ministry ...read more

Scripture: John 4:27-42

Denomination: Baptist

"Faiths Sweet Fragrance"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 25, 2015

When no one else would offer her hope...she somehow had heard about the hope that Jesus could not only offer but extend to her as well. And that amazing hope and the story of the gospel took seed in her life and begin to grow…

Faiths Sweet Fragrance Luke 7:36-50 MSG 36-39 One of the Pharisees asked him over for a meal. He went to the Pharisee’s house and sat down at the dinner table. Just then a woman of the village, the town harlot, having learned that Jesus was a guest in the home of the Pharisee, came with a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Faithful Nature

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Jan 1, 2014

GOD IS FAITHFUL, UNCHANGING, ETERNAL AND TRUE IN PROMISE AND DEED

1 John 1:1-3 & 5:21 – The Nature of God -- Faithfulness 1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched—this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. 2 The life appeared; we have seen it and ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Exorcising A Demonic Faith Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 10, 2012

James continues the warning against having a lifeless, dead faith by reminding us that even the Adversary and his legion believe in God but do not obey him in proper actions.

1. Johnny Carson Exorcist Joke When the movie, “The Exorcist” came out, Johnny Carson was the host of the Tonight Show. My very favorite joke he told was about the movie. He asked Ed McMahon, “What happens if you don’t pay your exorcist?” Ed repeated the question and ...read more

Scripture: James 2:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Collaboration Of Love And Faith Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 24, 2016

Love serves as a great motivator, and our faith is motivated by love. When our love is lacking or weak, our faith will be as well. Love and faith go hand in hand, working together as we strive to serve the Lord, consistent with His will.

The Collaboration of Love and Faith 1 John 5: 1-5 Today we enter the fifth and final chapter of John’s first epistle. Consistent with previous teaching, John continues to deal with love, a subject he has spoken of at length. We have considered much concerning our love for the Lord and our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Stand Firm In The Faith Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 17, 2016

What are some reasons that many fail to stand firm?

HoHum: Archibald Naismith says that at the Battle of Waterloo, when the fight became its worst, an officer galloped up to the Commander, the Duke of Wellington and said, "My Captain says we are being destroyed, we need reinforcements quickly." The Duke said simply, "Tell him to stand." The officer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith In God's Plan PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 11, 2023

Encourages us to live by faith, inspired by the examples of our spiritual ancestors, trusting God's promises and facing trials courageously.

Good morning, beloved family of God. What an honor it is to gather together in His name, to bask in His love, and to be nourished by His Word. We are here, not by chance, but by divine appointment. Our God, the author and perfecter of our faith, has drawn us together to learn, to grow, and to be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-31

Topics: Faith, God's Plan

Faithful And Obedient Abraham Series

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Nov 4, 2017

An illustration of the obedience that Christians should have by looking closely at the life of Abraham

Hebrews 11:8-10 Sometime after the destruction of Babel; after speech had been confused by God; God chose Abram (Abraham) to the the Father of all Nations. God disrupted his day by instructing Abraham to leave his home. Up to this point, Abraham was a pagan, living in Ur; a sinful city of sorts. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-10, Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 12:7-9, Genesis 13:3-4, Genesis 12:4-5, Genesis 14:21-23, Genesis 13:14-16, Genesis 15:4-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: *other

By Grace Through Faith

Contributed by Trae Durden on Sep 17, 2013

An examination of the grace by which we are saved.

By Grace Through Faith Ephesians 2:8-9 Introduction: No subject in Bible more important than grace! Received more attention. Yet, strangely enough, one the most misunderstood. 1. MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT GRACE A. Saved by grace without law. 1. Evident not saved by law of Moses – Acts ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is True Faith? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 3, 2015

If people are saved through faith, we must understand God's definition of faith!

If you look at the front of the Bulletin, our Scripture of the Week is Ephesians 2:8-9 - For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this is not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast. God of course is talking about Christians saved ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Funeral For A Dead Faith

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Jan 4, 2012

No corpse can work his way into life. He just can’t do it. He is dead. He has got to receive the life before he works.

The Christian life is just summed up in Grace but the devil doesn’t want you to know that. The devil doesn’t want you to believe that. What the devil wants to do is to try to mix together grace and works. And when we try to mix together grace and works, then grace is not grace at all. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Test Of Real Faith

Contributed by Mike Busby on Jan 28, 2001

A challenge to anyone who professes to have faith in Christ.

INTRODUCTION It’s not what we claim to be as Christians, but what we are seen to be that really matters. Anyone can claim to have faith in Christ, but if that claim to faith is not backed up or authenticated by the things we do, then, says James, it’s nothing more than dead faith: an empty ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Oh! What A Faith!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 19, 2015

It was no limp, namby-pamby, spineless talk but firm punch on the devil’s nose! You got to answer the devil this way! Are you hearing me?

Oh! What a faith! Daniel 3:18 “But if not, be it known to you, O king, that we will not serve your gods or worship the golden image that you have set up." 21 days of fasting from November 11 to Dec 1 – today 10th day! The above words have been burning in my heart! ‘But if ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Timothy’s Faith Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 20, 2020

Even though fathers were responsible for their son’s education, Judaism and Greco-Roman aristocrats wanted mothers to be knowledgeable so they could impart knowledge to their young children (This is true even though Judaism did not provide women with advanced education.).

Tom Lowe 10-24-2020 Timothy’s Faith Scripture 2 Timothy 1:5 (NIV) I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also. Commentary 5. I am reminded of your sincere faith, which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Baptist