Sermons on Necessity Of Faith:

Pressing Faith

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012

We must press forward in our faith.

Luke 16:16 The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth (forces crowds seizes)into it. There is something to be said for faith that neither gets bogged down in the present nor anchors itself to the past but rather looks forward ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Abundance To The Faithful

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 2, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you faithful in using what you have? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers with a ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage to be faithful stewards in what we have attained from Him. IV. TEXT: Matthew 25:29 To those

I. EXORDIUM: Are you faithful in using what you have? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers with a ministry III. OBJECTIVES: To encourage to be faithful stewards in what we have attained from Him. IV. TEXT: Matthew 25:29 To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith Sighing Series

Contributed by David Scudder on May 6, 2012

Habakkuk does not deliver a message as much as he solves a problem. In chapter one we hear a sob, but chapter three ends with a song. Habakkuk's struggled with the same kind of problems we deal with today. Why doesn't God punish the wickedness we see ever

Purpose: To assure believers that God will ultimately use the wicked for our good and His glory. Aim: I want the listener to hate their own sin and pray for revival in our country. INTRODUCTION: The book of Habakkuk is unique. This prophet does not speak to his own people or to a foreign nation, ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Woman Of Faith

Contributed by Clinton L. Turek on May 12, 2012

Hannah's example of what a woman of faith can do.

Hannah: A Woman of Faith By: Clint Turek 1 Samuel 1:1-2:11 Thesis: What women of faith can do for the world, and down through the ages. In a Calvin and Hobbes comic strip, Calvin is standing by his mother’s bed when he says, “Hey, Mom! Wake up. I made you a Mother’s Day ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Results Of Faith

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on May 17, 2012

Paul writes to the church of the Ephesians concerning the results of their faith: 1. They have the possibility to know Christ better. 2. They have an inward awareness of Hope. 3. They have an encounter with resurrection power.

The Results of Your Faith Ephesians 1:15-23 1. The Apostle tells the Ephesians as a result of their Faith they have the Possibility to know Christ Better. • 15Paul says,"becasue of your faith in the Lord Jesus, I keep praying that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ may give you the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Methodist

Women Of Faith

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 21, 2012

Paul commends Timothy for his faith which was first found in his grandmother and mother as both were women of faith – faith that was genuine, communicated, and influential.

Women of Faith 2 Timothy 1:1-5 Illustration: A young man was standing at the grocery store checkout line when he noticed an elderly woman in front of him. As she unloaded her grocery cart, she kept looking up and staring at him. After a few awkward moments, he asked, “Why do you keep ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

"Living By Faith" Series

Contributed by Paul Norwood on May 21, 2012

Recounts the mountain top experience of Abraham on Mount Moriah and gives four components of how we live by faith from his example.

“Living by Faith” Scripture Reading: Genesis 21:1-7 I. Welcome II. Introduction Two months ago, I preached the first in a series of lessons called “Mountain Top Experiences” with a sermon on “Noah’s New Beginning” on the mountains of Ararat after the flood. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Faith Of The Centurion Series

Contributed by Wilfredo De Jesus on May 23, 2012

How can Jesus be amazed? We know that God is amazing but how could a human being amaze God? What did he do to make God take notice? The Bible says that God searches the entire earth for people who’s hearts are totally committed (1 Chron. 16:9). God is pur

“The Faith of the Centurion” Key Verse: Matthew 8:5-13 (NIV) The Faith of the Centurion 5 When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking for help. 6 “Lord,” he said, “my servant lies at home paralyzed, suffering terribly.” 7 Jesus said to him, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith Is The Victory

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 19, 2012

Our Faith can bring the victory to overcome the world.

Faith is the Victory November 18, 2007 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Our Faith can bring the victory to overcome the world. Focus Passage: I John 5:1-12 Supplemental Passage: Hebrews 11:1 Introduction: When Hudson Taylor went to China, he made ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Fireproof Faith

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 19, 2012

When we are faced with the opportunity to compromise, we must stand firm.

Fireproof Faith February 15, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: When we are faced with the opportunity to compromise, we must stand firm. Focus Passage: Daniel 3:13-31 Supplemental Passage: ’Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:13-31

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Walk Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 29, 2012

Paul challenges his readers to "walk by faith. What does Paul mean when he uses this phrase. How does walking by faith affect our daily lives.

2 Corinthians 5:6-10, 14-17 "Faith Walk" INTRODUCTION This past week I posted on Desert Streams' Facebook page the question, "What does it mean to you to walk by faith?" I didn't get any responses, but I hope that I at least started people thinking about this perspective of Christian ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Inportance Of Faith Series

Contributed by Angel Collazo on Jun 30, 2012

The bible contains about 4000 plus promises for every situation in our lives. These promises are provided to us from spoken word of God in the form of a seed to meet every specific need in our lives.

The Importance of Faith Hebrew 11:1-6 Sermon by Pastor Angel M. Collazo Ebenezer Christian Center Chicago Big Idea: The bible contains about 4000 plus promises for every situation in our lives. These promises are provided to us from spoken word of God in the form of a seed to meet every specific ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

A Flourishing Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 6, 2012

An introduction to the letter of 2 Thessalonians. This message gives background to the writing of 2 Thessalonians that provides better understanding the reason for the book concerning the Second Return of Christ.

2 THESSALONIANS 1: 1-3 A FLOURISHING FAITH [INTRODUCTION] Today we begin the second letter to the Thessalonians. This letter was written just months after the first letter. In that letter Paul wrote about Jesus’ return to encourage them and to answer two questions about it. 1st, What ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Influential Faith

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Aug 12, 2012

we all have influence.

Hebrews 11:23-29 Influential faith Intro: everyone has influence 1: think of yourselves a) each person has influence on another person b) parents have influence on their children c) good and bad d) The most influential people in the world are not senators or congressmen, or pro athletes or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29

Denomination: Other

Faith Answered Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 15, 2012

Ruth and Naomi had seen the desperate side of life and now they were beginning to not only see God's hand in their lives but they were beginning to experience God's deliverance and mercy.

TEACHING BRIEF Date Written: August 15, 2012 Date Taught: August 15, 2012 Church: OPBC (Wed Night) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series Title: A Study in the Book of Ruth Sermon Title: Faith Answered Text: Ruth 4:1-22 NLT (read ALL passage here) Introduction: How many times have we come to ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Baptist