Sermons on Opposition To The Faith:

Living Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 1, 2009

Real faith involves the whole man, & it must include the will. The mind understands the truth, the heart loves the truth, & the will must act on the truth for it to truly be faith.

JAMES 2:21-26 LIVING FAITH [Genesis 15 & 22] Biblical truths demand demonstration in daily life. Real faith, dynamic faith, results in a changed life. James used Abraham and Rahab as examples of dynamic saving faith, since both of them responded in faith to the message of God. Faith is ...read more

Scripture: James 2:21-26, Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Baptist

Sufficient Faith

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 28, 2009

Sufficient faith is that which is both apprehended and declared openly.

Sufficient Faith Mark 5:21-34 21 Jesus got into the boat again and went back to the other side of the lake, where a large crowd gathered around him on the shore. 22 Then a leader of the local synagogue, whose name was Jairus, arrived. When he saw Jesus, he fell at his feet, 23 pleading fervently ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

Tangible Faith

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 7, 2009

For your faith to be tangible, you must be able to touch it, identify it, and realize that it has value.

Tangible Faith Hebrews Chapter 11:1-10 This message was by prayer and resources from Sermoncentral Introduction I want to talk to you about faith. I want to talk to you about your faith. I realize when you talk about faith, people want to say it is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

The Faith Of Gideon Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on May 25, 2009

Gideon was just an ordinary man like you and I but God saw something in him

The Faith of Gideon by Gerald Van Horn Hebrews 11:32 Gideon was in his day an ordinary man. He was a hard worker. He was dedicated. He was the 5th judge of Israel. God often uses ordinary people. People just like you and me. We find Israel in a desperate situation. The Midianites and the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Obedient Faith

Contributed by Trae Durden on Dec 13, 2008

Obedient faith is all that God requires of man.

Obedient Faith Motivated by Love is all that God Requires of Man “He has told you, O man, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?” MICAH 6:8 1. God provides the grace. a. “For the grace of God that brings ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pentecost Faith

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

Thirty minutes after Pentecost, the apostles knew more about Jesus Christ than they had known from 3 years of following Him as His disciples.

PENTECOST FAITH ACTS 3 Thirty minutes after Pentecost, the apostles knew more about Jesus Christ than they had known from 3 years of following Him as His disciples. The outpouring of Pentecost had given them a new capacity they had not experienced before...the in filling of the Spirit had given ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

A Faith Of Paradoxes

Contributed by Lew Slade on Dec 22, 2008

A deeper understanding of Jesus final prayer for his disciples - and us.

A Faith of Paradoxes I wonder how many of you have ever tried to reverse your car with a trailer hitched to the back. It’s not easy, and I’m sure many of us have got some amusing or expensive stories to tell. The problem is that if you want the trailer to go to the right you have to turn the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Faith Xl

Contributed by Dave Browning on Dec 22, 2008

This sermon addresses the levels of a Christian’s faith and how to increase your faith.

I’m glad that you are here, but my guess is that you are not all here for the same reasons. Some of you may be here to keep peace at home. Your spouse wants you here, so you’re here. Some of you might be here to try to find a spouse. And really, it’s not a bad place to look. My hope is that most ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

By Faith Samson Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 28, 2008

This part of the series examines Samson as a hero of faith. It explores his terrifying rampage, torrid romance, torturous retribution, and timely repentance.

Chapter 14 Samson Do I need to give more examples? I do not have time to tell you about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets. — Hebrews 11:32 NCV In Will Smith’s latest blockbuster he plays an unlikely superhero named John Hancock. Far from your average, ordinary, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32

Denomination: Christian Church

Fiscal Faithfulness Series

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 29, 2008

Second of three messages dealing with giving and money.

“Fiscal Faithfulness” Every Christian serious about a deeper walk with God and greater impact in our world must incorporate some disciplines indented to increase capacity for a deeper walk as a way of life. One such discipline has to do with personal sacrifice. Someone estimate that 17% of what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:7-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Obedience Of Faith

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 3, 2009

God is calling everyone from everywhere through the Gospel of Jesus Christ to what??? The obedience of faith... What is that all about? Let’s see what Romans says.

Our Wednesday night New Year’s lock-in was a wonderful experience. This was the best way to bring in the New Year I have ever experienced! The last few years I have tried to be in bed by 10:00 p.m. and dream in the new year. The very last thing I care to do is watch a two ton ball of lights be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Works And Faith....

Contributed by Robert Cox on Jan 7, 2009

DO we really need works if we have faith?

2 COR 13:5 Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless indeed you are disqualified. What does that mean "examine yourselves"? We say it a lot. Just as we get physical check-ups, Paul urges us to give ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

An Economy Of Faith Series

Contributed by Willem Nel on Jan 9, 2009

During August 2008 we had a Faith Conference, in Potchefstroom, South Africa. It was a month before the crash on Wall Street. Fear was starting to take grip of people all over the world. With that backdrop in mind, I develop this message for our confer

An Economy of Faith For the preacher: During August 2008 we had a Faith Conference, in Potchefstroom, South Africa. It was a month before the crash on Wall Street. Fear was starting to take grip of people all over the world. With that backdrop in mind, I develop this message for our conference ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10

Denomination: *other

Faith To Forgive

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jan 14, 2009

IF WE SEEK FORGIVENESS, WE MUST BE WILLING TO FORGIVE OTHERS.

THE FAITH TO FORGIVE LUKE 23:34 1.INTRO. ALL OF US HAVE BEEN ON THE RECEIVING END OF HURT, RESULTING IN ILL FEELINGS TOWARDS THE PERSON WHO HURT US, CONSEQUENTLY, WE HAVE HELD GRUDGES FOR YEARS. THESE GRUDGES CAN AFFECT US INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY. ALSO, ALL OF US HAVE INFLICTED OUR SHARE OF PAIN ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith Factor

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Jan 14, 2009

GOD EXPECTS US TO LIVE FAITHFULLY.

THE FAITH FACTOR ROMANS 1:17 1.INTRO. ALL OF US HAVE FAITH IN SOMETHING OR SOMEONE. AND WHILE WE ALL HAVE SOME DEGREE OF FAITH, SOME HAVE MORE THAN OTHERS. SOME HAVE MORE FAITH IN GOV’T., HUMANITY, SPOUSES, GOD ,AND CHURCH. 2.THE TEXT. PAUL WRITES THIS EPISTLE TO THE CHURCHES AT ROME, ADDRESSING ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Baptist