Sermons on Placebo Faith:

Faith A Step Into The Water

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 11, 2005

Faith must be acted on in order to be effective.

"Faith: Step Into the Water" Josh. 3:13-16 13 And as soon as the priests who carry the ark of the LORD--the Lord of all the earth--set foot in the Jordan, its waters flowing downstream will be cut off and stand up in a heap." 14 So when the people broke camp to cross the Jordan, the priests ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Faith Test - Abraham

Contributed by Doug Stringer on May 15, 2005

A faith that cannot be tested, cannot be trusted. This is a sermon on Abraham & Isaac.

A Faith Test – Abraham & Isaac Gen. 22:1-14 Introduction 1. A faith that cannot be tested, cannot be trusted.  Write that down … don’t trust your faith until you have first allowed God to test it. 2. ILL.: watching a documentary the other night of a guy building an airplane. Once he ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Resuscitating Your Faith Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jun 7, 2005

This is the sixth in a series walking through the book of James, and exploring ways to make our faith practical in daily life. This week explores true faith combining knowledge and emotions with action.

(This message was introduced with a clip from the movie "Signs", featuring Mel Gibson. During the movie, there is an evening conversation between the character played by Gibson and his brother. It takes place on a coach, with the children sleeping beside them, and is a powerful reflection on ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

Faith Of Our Mothers

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 10, 2005

A Mother’s Day Message

FAITH OF OUR MOTHERS Hebrews 11:6 INTRO: One of the sweetest memories that anyone can have is the memory of a good mother. Some of you today are wearing a white flower because you have lost your mother. I wonder how you remember your mother? Some of you remember sitting by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

Having Faith In The Father Series

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jun 23, 2005

Although it sounds elementary, Jesus said it. So, it must be necessary. We have to have faith in God.

Having Faith in the Father Intro – Last week we learned that the father of Jesus Christ is our father too. God is our Father. The model prayer that Jesus taught his disciples starts off “Our Father.” His Spirit resides within our spirit and cries “Abba Father.” We’ve gone through a name change ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22

Denomination: Charismatic

Is Your Faith Genuine?

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jun 25, 2005

A faith too weak to change your life is a faith too weak to save your soul!

IS YOUR FAITH GENUINE? "For yet a little while, And He who is coming will come and will not tarry. Now the just shall live by faith; But if anyone draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him. But we are not of those who draw back to perdition, but of those who believe to the saving of the soul.” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Have Faith, Will Work

Contributed by David Rogers on Jun 27, 2005

A sermon depicting the importance of faith and how a true saving faith will be shown by works.

Have Faith, Will Work James 2:14-16 Introduction Faith is certainly an essential element in the Christians life for without faith it is impossible to please God. Look at Hebrews 11:6 which says “but without faith it is impossible to please Him: for He that cometh to must believe that He is a ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Any Faith Left?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 6, 2005

This sermon blends together Luke 18: 1 - 8 and Deuteronomy 1: 16 - 17 to arrive at a description of the faith God expects from Christians.

Any Faith Left? Luke 18: 1 - 8 Intro: A young entrepreneur came a “dry town” to build a tavern. He was not breaking any laws to do so. The community was just conservatively religious. A group of members from the various churches in town met and prayed for God to intervene. That night the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith Vs Love Series

Contributed by Craig Smee on Jul 6, 2005

A look at the resolutions of Proverbs 3. Faith and Love

FAITH VS LOVE IS THERE A LINK To understand this resolution, we need to have a look at each one of these aspects Faith and Love Are they bound together and linked without separation? <ADVANCE> Marriage – Love someone – you are faithful to them. Child – Love my son – I will faithfully look after ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-27

Denomination: Christian Church

The Results Of An Active Faith

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

The Power of An Active Faith.

THE RESULTS OF AN ACTIVE FAITH LUKE 17:5-6 I. INTRODUCTION AN ACTIVE FAITH IN THE LIFE OF A CHRISTIAN IS A BLESSING THAT IS UNPARALLELED IN ALL THE WORLD. THE FIRST CENTURY CHURCH WAS A POWERFUL CHURCH BECAUSE THEY FAITHFULLY DEMONSTRATED THEIR PASSION TO THE LORD BY BEING OBEDIENT TO HIS WORD. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith Of The Son Of God

Contributed by Magdi Malky on Jan 1, 2005

an idendification of the true faith versus the many false ones

THE FAITH OF THE SON OF GOD Gal2:16-21 The F . O . T . S . O . G . Many claim that they are believers. “ Just believe in anything. It’s fine” The Faith of the Son of God is different. “ We also believe in Jesus Christ” Even the Devil and his demons believe in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Lesson On Faith And Giving

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jan 3, 2005

This a Bible Study that I did on the "Feeding of the 5000 that could easily be used as a sermon outline.

A Lesson in Faith and Giving John 6:1-15 I. The Setting of the Miracle A. John had been beheaded. (Matt. 14 & Mark 6) B. Jesus and the disciples tried to get away for while 1. Probably to grieve 2. Probably to rest C. Jesus teaches about being unselfish 1. He saw an opportunity to minister to the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Walking By Faith Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 7, 2005

IT takes a lot to walk by faith. The rewards are worth it!

INTRODUCTION „X SLIDE 1 „X Walking by faith. That sounds so good doesn¡¦t it. „X I think all Christians want to walk by faith. We want to walk the path God wants us to walk, we want to trust in Him to provide for and protect us. HOW MANY OF US HERE TODAY WANT TO WALK BY FAITH? „X Great, then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Importance Of An Authentic Faith Series

Contributed by Jeff Christopherson on Jan 15, 2005

answering three tough questions concerning the integrity of my faith...

The importance of an authentic faith Acts Series: ¡§Completely Irreligious, Yet Radically Christian¡¨ Part 10 Pastor Jeff Christopherson March 16, 2003 Acts 4:36 ¡V 5:11 Authentic Worshipping Community 3 QUESTIONS CONCERNING AN AUTHENTIC FAITH: I. What is an Authentic ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Rewards Faithfulness

Contributed by James May on Jun 19, 2002

God rewards faithfulness in His time and in His way - if we are willing to wait upon Him.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-17, James 1:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible