Sermons on Nominal Faith:

From Faith To Power

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 23, 2010

After Christmas, 1985. We alone of creation know that we could be and should be more than we now are. In Christ and in his vulnerability we are empowered to change.

"To all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God." Power to become … If you ask what it is to be human, if you want to know what separates us as human beings from all other forms of life, one way you could answer the question would be to say that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Faith, The Tonic Of Life

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Apr 26, 2010

If you want your existence to be about something more than just careers, acquiring things and trying to get an adrenaline rush out of life, look past NOW

FAITH – THE TONIC OF LIFE Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-12:3 Lee Garfunkal's Pepsi versus Coke commercial is too funny. Pepsi is delivered to the Shady Acres Senior's Retirement Home. The residents are talking rap over rock while grandma zips by on a skateboard. Hi-fives are going around. One old ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Passing Down The Faith

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 26, 2010

1 John seems to reveal a generation gap for the first time in Christian experience. How do we handle this? John’s message is helpful here.

(The audio version of this is longer and more complete) How do we pass on the truth to the next generation? How keep from losing our children to the world? Every generation has a choice to make. The gospel and letters of John may have been written to address this very subject. John writes to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-29, 1 John 2:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of A Faithful Life Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on May 5, 2010

God wants us to be faithful. He wants us to stay the course and run the race for His glory until He calls us home. Joseph teaches us how to be faithful in spite of what we may face in this life. I want to preach to you this morning on The Power of a Faith

The Power of a Faithful Life Genesis 39:7-23 Introduction A young man applied for a job as a farmhand. When the farmer asked for his qualifications, he said, “I can sleep when the wind blows.” This puzzled the farmer. But he liked the young man, and hired him. A few days later, the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:7-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother’s Faith Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on May 8, 2010

In celebrating a Mother’s Faith we see 1) Faith in Perception 2) Faith in Planning & 3) Faith in Providence.

Mother’s Day is always the second Sunday in May. The first Mother’s Day observance was a church service honoring Mrs. Anna Reese Jarvis, held at Anna Jarvis’s request in Grafton, West Virginia, and in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on May 10, 1908. Canada was one of the first nation’s to pick up the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Other

A Mother With Great Faith

Contributed by Daniel Austin on May 10, 2010

This mother properly demonstrates how we should approach Jesus: Acknowledging Him as Christ. Humble acceptance of Him as Lord. Knowing our need of His mercy. Worshipfully asking for His help.

A Mother With Great Faith 05/10/09 AM Text: Matthew 15:21-28 Introduction As today is the second Sunday in May, and we live in the United States, it means that today is Mother’s Day. Now the apostrophe in Mother’s Day is intentionally placed to note the singular possessive. In 1912, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church Without Faith Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 12, 2010

Something is missing from the church today, and people are starting to notice. Too often the church fails to offer what it advertises: life.

2. (Preview to a Vision week 2) January 17, 2010 A Church without Faith is Dead There was a 4 year old boy named Billy who had a pet cat. One day while Billy was at school his cat was run over by a car and died. Trying to protect her son from seeing his beloved kitty dead on the road his mother ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: *other

Have Faith In God

Contributed by Mark Baker on Jun 1, 2010

Reading through the Bible from the very beginning, there is one consistent theme, God’s great love and compassion towards us. He is unchangeable, and in this we can have great confidence. It seems there is no greater motivation for faith than knowing thi

Hebrews 13:8 Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Reading through the Bible from the very beginning, there is one consistent theme, God’s great love and compassion towards us. He is unchangeable, and in this we can have great confidence. It seems there is no greater ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith Awaits With Certainty

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Aug 17, 2010

What alone gives your faith true certainty and real sureness? The Scriptures answer that question and hold before us the promise of a heavenly fatherland. What a hope for our faith to hold on to!

Text: Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 Theme: Faith Awaits With Certainty A. God's word of promise does not fail B. Our fatherland is ready Season: Pentecost 12c Date: August 15, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Faith-Awaits-With-Certainty-Hebrews11_1-3,8-16.html Grace and peace to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

An Amazing Confession Of Faith

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 17, 2010

This is a very controversial passage, and is the basis for a debate that has raged between Catholics and Protestants for many years. Let's see what Jesus was talking about when He referred to the person and the event as "the rock."

Passage: Matthew 16:13-21 Intro: We are looking at a passage today that has sparked huge controversy among believers. 1. and in fact, it is the interpretation of this passage that essentially separates Catholics from Protestants. 2. (by the way, protestant means “for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Faith In All Circumstances Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Aug 22, 2010

Looks at the 5 things James talks about that should be coming out of the mouths of People of Faith.

Faith in all Circumstances James 5:13-20 A Person of Faith who is… In Trouble should Pray (v.13a) Happy should Praise (v. 13b) Sick should Call (v.14-15a) In Sin should Confess (v. 15b-18) Faithful should Preach (v. 19-20) Slide We finish up our series “James – Real Faith for Real Life” today. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Encounter Of Grateful Faith

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Aug 24, 2010

Are you truly grateful to God for your salvation?

Intro. As chapter 17 begins, Jesus tells the disciples that some will be stumbling blocks to others, and we must forgive. Then the disciples make a request. Why? We are not sure. They had a simple request- “Increase our Faith” Faith - It is not just a belief, IT IS FOUNDATIONAL! It ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:12-19, Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan For Faith

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 5, 2010

Last time we learned that the purpose of faith was to make the invisible things of God real and to produce confidence in God's promises. Today we'll learn that real faith in God produces three very important things in a believer's life.

Hebrews 11:4 & Genesis 4:3-14 Purpose: To learn how faith saves and what it does after salvation. Aim: I want the listener to be sure they are submitting by faith to God for forgiveness. INTRODUCTION: Abel lived long ago, very far away, in a very different culture, but he has something to say ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Elements Of Great Faith

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 7, 2010

Great faith is shown by: Acknowledging Him as Lord; Humble acceptance of our need of His mercy; Trusting in His power to help.

Elements of Great Faith 08/09/09 AM Text: Luke 8:6-8 Introduction Faith is something pivotal to we who call ourselves Christian. The very fact that we identify ourselves as followers of Jesus implies faith. By trusting in the person of Jesus (that He lived), the truth of His teaching (that He is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Is Your Faith?

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 10, 2010

We learn faith through trials and tribulations that come upon us.

Text: Jesus said, “Have faith in God” (Mark 11:22). What does it mean to have faith? Does it mean that you believe in something without a shadow of doubt? Does it mean you are so sure in something or someone that you would be willing to give up your life because you believe so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Christian Church