Sermons on mystery of faith: showing 676-690 of 156,689

Prisoner Of Grace Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Mar 23, 2011

Let’s take a look at God’s amazing grace that transforms lives. Grace has been defined as God’s unmerited favor—the full expression of His mercy and love. Let’s allow Paul to show us the ABC’s of grace in an unexpected way. By grace we are ARRESTED, BOUND

LIVING IN CHRIST – Prisoner of Grace  Ephesians 3:1-13 NIV 1 For this reason I, Paul, the prisoner of Christ Jesus for the sake of you Gentiles— 2 Surely you have heard about the administration of God's grace that was given to me for you, 3 that is, the mystery made known to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Persecution Makes Perfect Series

Contributed by James Jack on Jan 8, 2010

Like Paul, we must be prepared to suffer to present others perfect in Christ

Colossians 1:24 – 2:5 Richard Wurmbrand was a Christian pastor in Romania in the middle of the communist era. In 1945 there was great conference run by the communists where one by one the church leaders of Romania got up and pledged allegiance to Stalin and the communist system. Although ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Physical Description Of God

Contributed by Phillip Smith on Dec 9, 2023

You have seen police shows on television where an incident has happened and the police seek witnesses. They ask for a physical description of the suspect. Just as a police officer asks us to describe a suspect, can you describe God to someone who perhaps does not believe there is a God?

John 4:24. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. To properly be pleasing unto God and worship Him in a proper manner, we must try to understand things of the spirit realm. Why? If we claim to be of the body of Christ, …the carnal mind is enmity against ...read more

Scripture: John 1:18, John 4:24, John 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 2:9-14, Romans 8:7-9, Genesis 1:1-31, 1 John 4:7-10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gps - Christ In You Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 26, 2011

What does it mean that "Christ is in" us? And why does Colossians say it is a mystery?

OPEN: Last week we introduced a devise known as a GPS or Global Positioning Systems. This device allows the user to know where they are and where they want to go. It works through a process known as triangulation. There are 24 Dept. of Defense satellites constantly circling our earth at a very ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spirit Is Alive Through Obedience Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 17, 2009

The Church’s song is two millennia old and is deserving of use and respect

May 18, 2009 Sacramentum Caritatis Acts 16: 11-21 and John 15: 21-27 When we listen to the Gospel of Luke and the Acts, and to the Gospel of John as well, we get the impression that the Holy Spirit was more active in the early Church than today. Paul was forbidden by the Spirit–probably warned by ...read more

Scripture: John 15:21-27

Denomination: Catholic

Living By Faith

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 19, 2003

Hebrews chapter eleven tells how to live by faith.

INTRO.- ILL.- A guide was conducting a group of tourists around the Empire State Building. On the elevator ride to the 102nd floor, a nervous woman asked, “What if these elevator cables should break? Would we go up or down?” “That,” the guide said, “depends entirely on the kind of life you’ve ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Faith?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

A study in the characteristics of faith

I. Faith is Absolute Assurance A. Substance = hupostasis = a standing under = confidence (the quality of confidence which leads one to stand under, endure, undertake anything. B. Hebrews 11:1a "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for...? C. ASV - Hebrews 11:1a ?Now faith is the assurance ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Faith

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 11, 2002

In this message we will see that the only call that God has made is to a extreme faith.

Extreme Faith, Getting Out Of The Boat SHOW VIDEO CLIP –EXTREME SPORTS Prayer One afternoon Peter and his friends got into a boat to cross the Sea of Galilee. Jesus wanted to be alone (He was off in the hills praying), so they were boating without him. But Peter didn’t mind – he’d been on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith In Trouble

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

Believer’s can make several declarations of faith concerning God when they are in trouble.

Faith on the Offense Believer’s can make several declarations of faith concerning God when in trouble. (Unbelievers can’t) 1 - The Lord is My Shield. (v. 3 a) [Excuse me while I get excited!!!!] 1. Enemies on every side – but, God encircles me!!! (“behind, before and on” Ps. 139:5) Ps. 23:5 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Touch Of Faith

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 27, 2002

Imagine her great faith! By the way, Faith does not always face the facts; but I find that it never gives up. Anybody else would have let the circumstances stop them but not this lady.

A TOUCH OF FAITH TEXT: Matthew 9:20-21 “And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment: [21] For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.” Here is the secret hope for health by a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Orange Of Faithfulness Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Mar 30, 2002

The word for "faithfulness" is the same word translated "faith." It is our faith in the faithfulness of God that enables us to be faithful to Him and to one another.

THE ORANGE OF FAITHFULNESS Are you getting tired of fruit? I hope not, because our "fruit salad" is only 2/3 finished. We’ve considered the INNER FRUIT: Love, Joy and Peace. We’ve studied the OUTWARD FRUIT: Patience, Kindness and Goodness. But we have yet to dissect the ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-23, Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Problems Of Faith

Contributed by Robert Kerr on Feb 13, 2001

Habbukkuk is disturbed over God’s lack of response to the injustices of his day.

THE PROBLEMS OF FAITH TEXT: HABAKKUK I/ HE THOUGHT GOD WAS DOING NOTHING ABOUT EVIL Hab 1:1 The burden which Habakkuk the prophet did see. Hab 1:2 O LORD, how long shall I cry, and thou wilt not hear! even cry out unto thee of violence, and thou wilt not save! Hab 1:3 Why ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Faith Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 21, 2001

A focus on faith and healing. And, just why did Jesus tell the paralytic his sins were forgiven?

OPEN: It was the first day of basketball practice at Wingate High School in Brooklyn, N.Y. The Coach handed a ball to each player. "Boys," he said, "I want you to practice shooting from the spots you might expect to be in during the game." One of the boys (who was pretty much there as a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 21, 2001

God is the model of what it means to be faithful.

INTRODUCTION  I hope that you have been enjoying learning about the different attributes of our awesome God the past few weeks.  We cannot see or touch God so we have to learn about Him though His attributes.  The last couple of weeks we looked at the attributes of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:9, Deuteronomy 7:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Case For Faith

Contributed by Justin Snyder on Feb 27, 2001

Answer’s to some of the most difficult questions; that face Christianity

The Case for FAITH! Objection #1: The Challenge of Faith: Since Evil and Suffering Exist, a Loving God Cannot. “Christian theism must be rejected by any person with even a shred of respect for evidence.” – George H. Smith, atheist 1st “Christian faith is not an irrational leap. Examined ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist