Sermons on Patient In Faith:

Unknowingly Shipwrecking Your Faith Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 16, 2017

This is the sixth message in the series on Faith. Many Christians allow ministers to speak into their lives without "fact checking" what they say against Scripture. This can cause them to shipwreck their faith.

This is the sixth message in this series on Faith. The underlying theme of the series has been our responsibility for faith either manifesting or not manifesting in our lives. For a person to say “I have faith” and not produce “faith results” means that person is not walking in faith the way he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:45, Matthew 4:4, Acts 17:10-12, 2 Timothy 2:15, 1 Timothy 1:19-20, 1 Timothy 4:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When More Faith Is Not The Problem

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 31, 2017

This passages initially looks like a call to greater faith, but what Jesus is actually saying points in the opposite direction.

WHY DID JESUS SAY THAT? Who wants a flying mulberry tree? - Luke 17:6. - This verse is generally taken as a generic injunction to have more faith, but let’s think about it for a moment. It’s a peculiar request when you think about it. Why exactly would anyone want to watch a mulberry tree come ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-6, Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit That Is Always In Season: Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jun 4, 2017

Faithful people stick with others. Find out how God is particularly sticky.

Who can identify this fruit? (Show picture.) It looks a bit like a coconut, but it isn’t. It’s about the size of an orange and it grows in the Amazon. This fruit is called bacuri. The part that you eat is the sticky white pulp in the middle, which they say tastes sweet and sour at the same time. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:11-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith , The Evidence Of Things Not Seen

Contributed by Steve Taylor on Jun 7, 2017

We are visual people. We talk about our understanding of the world as we perceive it. We even use the phrase “how we see the world.” Yet, just about everything works around our "sight". How we "see" , "view", or "perceive".

We are visual people. We talk about our understanding of the world as we perceive it. We even use the phrase “how we see the world.” Yet, just about everything works around our "sight". How we "see" , "view", or "perceive". As Christians, we may be blessed with five physical senses, and our sight ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3, 1 Peter 1:7, Romans 42:11

It Takes Faith (Part One) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 12, 2017

Hebrews 11 is commonly known as the faith chapter. Each section starts out with the phrase, "by faith" and then lists a person's name and what they had done as a result of having faith. In looking at their examples we will see what it takes faith to do.

IT TAKES FAITH (part one) Hebrews 11:1-3 INTRODUCTION: Hebrews 11 is commonly known as the faith chapter. Each section starts out with the phrase, "by faith" and then lists a person's name and what they had done as a result of having faith. All the persons listed are from the Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Still Stops The Wind!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 23, 2017

The same Jesus Who muzzled the storm and quieted the waves is still available today to those who call upon Him. Faith is like a chain which, when slipped onto the crankshaft, connects the power of the Heaven to the mechanisms of Earth. It still works!

FAITH STILL STOPS THE WIND Mk. 4:35-41 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Gusty Chartrand and her daughter Barb were hired to conduct in-depth surveys. “After a day of reading questions and writing responses we were getting weary, but we decided to finish the last two people before calling it a day.” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Takes Faith (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 27, 2017

In continuing our series on Hebrews 11, we come to what happened between Cain and Abel. Today we'll see why Abel made a better sacrifice than Cain did.

IT TAKES FAITH (part two) Hebrews 11:4 INTRODUCTION: In continuing our series on Hebrews 11, we come to what happened between Cain and Abel. Today we'll see why Abel made a better sacrifice than Cain did. 1) It takes faith to make a right sacrifice. Hebrews 11:4, "By faith Abel offered a better ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4, Genesis 4:1-15, 1 John 3:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Hope That Comes From Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 30, 2017

This is the 23rd sermon in the series "3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope".

Series: 3:16- Numbers That Bring Hope [#23] THE HOPE THAT COMES FROM FAITHFULNESS Daniel 3:16 Introduction: On this Father’s Day, our text comes from a very familiar story. Babylonian King Nebuchadnezzar made a gold statue. It was 90 feet tall and 9 feet wide. He had it declared that when the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

It Takes Faith (Part Three) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 4, 2017

As we move forward in our series on Hebrews 11, we come to the account of Enoch. Enoch was quite a fellow who experienced something pretty extraordinary. In part three of what it takes faith to do, we will see that it takes faith to please God.

IT TAKES FAITH (Part three) Hebrews 11:5-6 As we move forward in our series on Hebrews 11, we come to the account of Enoch. We'll see that Enoch was quite a fellow who experienced something pretty extraordinary. In part three of our series on what it takes faith to do we will see that it takes ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:14-15, Genesis 5:18-24, Hebrews 11:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praying In Faith (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 17, 2017

This message deals with the difference between “praying” verses just “saying prayers.” Faith is first and foremost a heart issue; but it is not complete until it is express in our actions.

Mark 11:22-24 01.03.16 Intro We have been talking about prayer. To be a real New Testament church, prayer is essential and foundational. Jesus said, “My house shall be called a house of prayer….”i This is the missing element in today’s church. People interact with people; but are they genuinely ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-10, 1 Corinthians 2:6-12, Romans 10:14-17, Isaiah 56:7, 2 Chronicles 7:14, John 14:13-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Praying In Faith (Part Ii) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 17, 2017

In Mark 11:24, Jesus said, “…when you pray, believe that you receive….” This is a key to successful prayer. But what is needed in order for me to pray that way?

Mark 11:24 1-10-16 Last week we talked about the importance of exercising faith when we pray. This morning we will continue with that subject. In Mark 11:22-24 Jesus instructs the disciples on the issue of praying in faith; He says, "Have faith in God. 23 For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-24, 1 John 5:14-15, Romans 4:18-21, Matthew 12:37, 1 Corinthians 2:9-14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Show Your Faithfulness To The Truth

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 24, 2017

A follower of Christ walks in the truth of God’s Word each day. Additionally, John tells us that Christians show their faithfulness to the truth as they work together with fellow Christians for the truth.

What is the greatest danger to your faith? Please don’t let that question slip quickly from your mind. Consider it carefully. What is the greatest danger to your faith? As we take a moment to reflect on that question I want you to think back to the three Scripture readings for today. Did you ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Faithfulness Factor Pt 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Apr 19, 2018

14th message in a series on the wonder of God as our loving Father. This message continues the discussion of God's faithfulness to His children.

“The Faithfulness Factor” Pt 2 (The Fatherhood of God Pt 14) IX. The Faithfulness Factor We entrust our souls to Dad’s insistent faithfulness. We live in a world of unfaithfulness; people fail, falter, forget, forsake their commitments on a regular basis. We learned that only God is absolutely ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-5, Lamentations 3:22-24, 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Precursor To The Great: Faithfulness In The Small Series

Contributed by James Wallace on May 17, 2018

Joseph was faithful in small things during very difficult times. He who is faithful with a little will be entrusted with much. It was after years of faithfulness in smaller things in very difficult circumstances that God entrusted Him with great things.

Fixing Family Feuds Precursor to the Great: Faithfulness in the Small Genesis 40 As we have studied the life of Joseph, a fair question we might ask is there are any modern-day examples of lives that have been blessed like godly Joseph's ultimately was. This week the Christian world has mourned ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

The Faith Once For All Delivered

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Jun 12, 2018

As some move away from 2000 years of traditional Christianity, does Jude have anything to say? Would the author approve or disapprove of such progressive theology? Was our faith meant to move on from what the Apostles wrote in the New Testament?

Intro As some move away from 2000 years of traditional Christianity, does Jude have anything to say? Would the author approve or disapprove of such progressive theology? Was our faith meant to move on from what the Apostles wrote in the New Testament? Purpose: Let’s see if Jude gives us some help. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist