Sermons on Placebo Faith:

Fighting Fear With Faith In God PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 15, 2024

Explores how to face fear with faith, standing firm in God's presence, and finding strength and peace in His promises.

Good morning, beloved congregation. Isn't it a joy to be here today, gathered together in the house of the Lord, ready to immerse ourselves in His word and wisdom? Today, we find ourselves on the cusp of an enlightening discourse, a discourse that will shed light on the profound depths of the book ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:9-14

Topics: New Year, Old Fear

Righteousness Through Faith In Christ PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 15, 2024

This sermon explores the surpassing worth of knowing Christ, emphasizing the importance of righteousness through faith and grace, not works or religious credentials.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It's a joy and privilege to gather together in His name, to bask in the warmth of His love, and to find nourishment for our souls from His Word. We are here because we have been called, chosen, and cherished by a God who is not distant and detached, but a God ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:7-9

Topics: Choose Joy, Living A Life Worthy

Sermon # 1 - Chosen To Be Faithful Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 27, 2024

God has chosen us for a purpose and if we want to fulfill this, we must honor God and remain faithful. Here are some ways to honor God and some areas where we must remain faithful to Him.

The word of the Lord as found in 1 Samuel 2:35, And I will raise up for myself a faithful priest, who shall do according to what is in my heart and in my mind. And I will build him a sure house, and he shall go in and out before my anointed forever. (ESV) This year I believe has been appointed by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:35, 1 Samuel 2:27-28, 1 Peter 2:9, Ephesians 1:4, 1 Samuel 2:30, Psalm 51:6, 1 Samuel 13:14, Psalm 23:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

The Just Shall Live By Faith Series

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jun 28, 2024

This sermon explores a profound biblical truth about faith.

Introduction Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, today we gather to explore a profound biblical truth that has been a cornerstone of our faith for centuries: "The just shall live by faith." This powerful statement, found in several places throughout the Bible, encapsulates the ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

True Mustard Seed Faith

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jul 5, 2024

People believe that if you have just a tiny amount of faith (like a mustard seed) that you can do great things for God. Is this true? The answer to mustard seed faith is explained in this message.

True Mustard Seed Faith Scripture: Matthew 17:20-21; First Samuel 15:1-9; 19-22; Luke 5:1-11 Good morning, Strangers Rest! This morning, the title of my message today is “True Mustard Seed Faith.” But before I talk about mustard seed faith, I want to remind you of what the Bible says about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20-21, 1 Samuel 15:1-9, Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Centurion’s Great Faith

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 6, 2024

The centurion saw that we don't need Jesus' or a prophet's physical presence for a healing or miracle. A simple word from Jesus can perform a healing or miracle.

The centurion answered and said, “Lord, I am not worthy that You should come under my roof. But only speak a word, and my servant will be healed. Matthew 8:8 When Jesus heard it, He marveled, and said to those who followed, “Assuredly, I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:8

Joshua’s Gigantic Faith

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 14, 2024

The source of Joshua’s faith is his alignment to God’s will or his knowledge of God’s plan. Joshua when he knew from God that defeating the 5 kings was God’s will, he went to the extent of stopping the sun in order to carry out God's plan.

And the LORD said to Joshua, “Do not fear them, for I have delivered them into your hand; not a man of them shall stand before you.” Joshua 10:8 Then Joshua spoke to the LORD in the day when the LORD delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel: Sun, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:12-13

Faith Without Works Is Dead Series

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jul 22, 2024

This sermon explores a crucial aspect of our Christian walk, the relationship between faith and works. The main text comes from James 2:14-26, where the apostle James makes a compelling argument that faith without works is dead.

Good morning, beloved brothers and sisters in Christ. Today, we are going to explore a crucial aspect of our Christian walk, the relationship between faith and works. Our main text comes from James 2:14-26, where the apostle James makes a compelling argument that faith without works is dead. This ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dare To Believe In The Faithfulness Of God

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Aug 6, 2024

Numbers 13 is about a report brought back by the Israelite spies about the land of Canaan, where they compared themselves to the giants in the land and felt like grasshoppers in their sight, showcasing the crippling effect of fear and lack of faith in pursuing God's promises

Subject: Dare to Believe in the Faithfulness of God Scripture Lesson: Numbers 13:26-33 “to Moses, Aaron, and the whole community of Israel at Kadesh in the wilderness of Paran. They reported to the whole community what they had seen and showed them the fruit they had taken from the land. This was ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:26-33, Isaiah 53:1, 1 Samuel 17:15

Denomination: Methodist

Furthering Your Faith-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 6, 2024

1 of 6. The apostle Peter encouraged the Churches to bolster/strengthen their faith in Christ, in order to provide an abundant entrance to God’s kingdom. God’s people are obligated to further their faith. ?What does ‘Furthering Your Faith’ involve or entail? Furthering Your Faith involves...

*We ran short of time, so I chose to abruptly end with the elucidation of DUE DILIGENCE DONE[:5a-d](:5-7)--“virtue”(as below).* FURTHERING Your FAITH-I—2Peter 1:5a-d(:5-11) Attention: *For your ‘basic’ small boat: Depending on your particular fishing needs—Fishing the Florida ‘flats’, OR fishing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5, 2 Peter 1:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

#7 Taking The Leap Of Faith

Contributed by Jerald Scott on Aug 7, 2024

WHEN JESUS IS INVITING ME TO GET OUT OF THE BOAT

Maximum Impact #7 Taking the leap of faith This week, we will work on THE issue that has the potential to keep more people from living a maximum impact life that makes a difference than any other thing– FEAR! I am convinced that outside of love, fear is the most common driving emotion felt ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Furthering Your Faith-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 13, 2024

2 of 6. The apostle Peter encouraged the Churches to bolster/strengthen their faith in Christ, in order to provide an abundant entrance to God’s kingdom. God’s people are obligated to further their faith. ?What does ‘Furthering Your Faith’ involve or entail? Furthering Your Faith involves...

FURTHERING Your FAITH-II—2Peter 1:5-11[Part 2--:5e-6a(:5-7)] Attention: *For your ‘basic’ room: ?How will the room be used?-- Let’s try to imagine the ‘sanctuary’ of this our ‘church-house’, where we are now sitting. Suppose there were no pews at all. Suppose there was no stained glass. No ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-6, 2 Peter 1:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Furthering Your Faith-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 20, 2024

3 of 6. The apostle Peter encouraged the Churches to bolster/strengthen their faith in Christ, in order to provide an abundant entrance to God’s kingdom. God’s people are obligated to further their faith. ?What does ‘Furthering Your Faith’ involve or entail? Furthering Your Faith involves...

FURTHERING Your FAITH-III—2Peter 1:5-11[Part 3--:6b-7(:5-7)] Attention: A popular adage goes something like this, “If you do what you love to do, then you’ll never have to ‘work’ a day in your life.” ?What is it that you really love to do? ?Is there some way to make a ‘Christ-honoring’ career out ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:6-7, 2 Peter 1:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Not Legalism (Galatians 3)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Apr 18, 2024

Did Jesus say that until heaven and earth pass away, obedience to the law remains? Did the apostles contradict Him? Let's find out in Galatians 3.

Paul explained how we are justified by grace through faith, not works of the law. How is Abraham a model for Christians? Who are the real children of Abraham? What about Christians who insist on the works of the law? Is the law continued in spirit, discontinued in the letter, and thus transformed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Persecution With Deepening Faith Series

Contributed by Peter Ceccardi on Apr 25, 2024

So, as we prepare for the possibility of persecution, let's not underestimate the challenges that believers face in today's society.

Preparing for Persecution Friends, I want to share something personal with you today, something that's been weighing heavily on my heart. You see, I'm faced with a dilemma—a real moral quandary that's testing the very core of my faith. It's about my gym membership, of all things. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:12

Denomination: Baptist