Sermons on Practical Examples:

Laughing With God Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

Fifth in a six-part series on the life of faith as seen in the person of Abraham

Cross a pessimist with a comedian and you get Woody Allen. His brand of off-beat, self-deprecating, hang-dog humor can be sometimes insightful, sometimes depressing, but usually, pretty funny. A sampling of his best one-liners: “I was thrown out of college for cheating on the metaphysics exam: I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Jephthah: The Rough & Tumble Guy Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 26, 2007

How does an outcast rebel outlaw end up in the hall of faith and did Jephthah really sacrifice his daughter?

The story we are going to look at in Judges 11 and 12 today is one of the strangest and most troubling in the Bible. It’s about a notorious man who comes to the rescue of Israel, then promptly vows to sacrifice his own daughter and gets into a big fight where 42,000 fellow Israelites are killed. Or ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Frozen With Fear

Contributed by Dalton Walker on Aug 29, 2007

It’s all about faith. There is so much we do not do because of unbelief. We need to live like what we cannot see is the reality - not what we cannot see.

“FROZEN WITH FEAR” INTRODUCTION: Romans 8:31 - "31What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?" 2 Kings 6:8-23 - " 8Now the king of Syria was making war against Israel; and he consulted with his servants, saying, “My camp will be in such and such a place.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31

Denomination: Baptist

Let It Out Part 3: Not Worth Listening To Series

Contributed by Rev. Saeed Richardson on Sep 9, 2007

Have you ever felt as if no one wanted to listen to you? Ever been in a situation where you needed help for something so great and tried your best to get help, but it seemed as if no one would even give you the time of day?

This sermon can be listened to online by visiting: http://www.cayafellowship.com/2007/08/12/let-it-out-part-3-not-worth-listening-to/ Dealing with tough scriptures That’s what we’re doing with Matthew 15:21-28 That’s what we’re doing with “listening” I’ve seen many church statements, visions, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Via Failure

Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 13, 2007

Is it possible to get to victory by means of failures? Three of the closest disciples of Jesus show us the process by some special events in their lives.

Victory Via Failure Luke 5:1-11 1 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets. 3 And he entered into one of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith: What It Ain't—what It Is

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 14, 2007

This passage in Hebrews gives us the ingredients, implications and illustrations of faith. By defining what faith isn’t, we can learn what true faith is.

The eleventh chapter of Hebrews is one of the best known of the great chapters of the Bible. It has been called the “Westminster Abby of Scripture” because the heroes of faith are enshrined here. Perhaps that is a misnomer, for some people who have been to Westminster Abby and have said it seemed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In Action

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Sep 18, 2007

We all have it. Some more than others. Some people want more of it, while others try to deny having any of it at all. We rely on it to get us through each day, and it’s our key to eternal life.

Other Scripture used: Genesis 15:1-6 Hebrews 11:1-3(4-7)8-16 Luke 12:32-40 Psalm 33 or 33:12-15, 18-22 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Putting Your Faith Into Action Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Sep 22, 2007

Last week we discussed that faith must be part of our daily lifestyle. The just shall live by faith. We walk by faith, not by sight. When we live a life of faith, it pleases God. We all start off with a measure of faith, it only increases when you mediate

Introduction · Last week we discussed that faith must be part of our daily lifestyle. The just shall live by faith. We walk by faith, not by sight. · When we live a life of faith, it pleases God. We all start off with a measure of faith, it only increases when you mediate on the Word and put it ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-24, 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Trusts When God Promises The Impossible Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 24, 2007

A message that looks at the faith of Abraham

Today we are going to begin a series that explores what type of faith we should strive to attain. Throughout this series we will be looking at different people who are mentioned in the great faith chapter of the Bible, Hebrews 11. Each of these individuals displayed what we would term an ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming The Fear Factor

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007

There is an "x" factor thorughout history, and in our lives, whose presence is the difference between success and failure, blessing and cursing, life and death.

Passage: 1 Samuel 17:1-58 Intro: A favorite sermon style at this church is when PJ does math!! 1. don’t worry, I checked it all out with the coach of the State champion Math Counts team. 2. going to look at this familiar story of David and Goliath, but add this mathematical twist. 3. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Faith Endures Despite The Disappointments Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 2, 2007

This message explores Joseph’s example of faith that endures disappointments.

Have you ever wondered what determines if a person will or will not be a success? What are those vital ingredients necessary for success? For decades many considered the intelligence quotient or IQ test to be an important measure of potential. However, through the years we have seen many people ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:22-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Touch The Hem Of His Garment

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 14, 2007

The Hem of His Garment Songs, pomems, sermons on the hem of His garment This is the story behind that statement The Story of a Woman in Great touble Desperation, Determintation, Deliverance, Declaration

Touch the Hem of His Garment Luke 8: 43-48 The Hem of His Garment Songs, pomems, sermons on the hem of His garment This is the story behind that statement The Story of a Woman in Great touble Desperation, Determintation, Deliverance, Declaration Touch the hem of HIS garment I. A Woman’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:43-48

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Moves Beyond Our Comfort Zone And Takes Risks Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 14, 2007

A sermon that examines the risk taking faith of Rahab.

What causes ordinary people to take risks? What prompts people to gamble or engage in extreme sports such as skydiving, hang gliding, scuba diving, auto racing, rock climbing and whitewater kayaking? Psychologists have determined that it is more a personality trait rather than a behavior. Some ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Obeys Even When God Doesn't Make Sense Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 23, 2007

Message on the example of faith seen in Joshua at the battle of Jericho.

There are times when what God tells us to do just doesn’t make sense. It has been this way ever since man first walked on the face of the earth. For example, Adam and Eve were told not to eat the fruit from the tree in the center of the garden. This just seemed unreasonable to them. Not only did ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Earnest Endeavors Encourage Exalted Expectations Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Oct 26, 2007

The writer to the Hebrews explains faith in a very unique manner by first going back to the first book of the Bible and then moving forward from there. Along the way, he gives good support to the fact that the, "Just shall live by faith."

HEBREWS 11:1-16 EARNEST ENDEAVORS ENCOURAGE EXALTED EXPECTATIONS I. FAITH EXPLAINED: Hebrews 11:1-6 A. Elucidated. B. Essential. C. Elementary. II. FAITH EXEMPLIFIED: Hebrews 11:7-14 A. Entrusted. B. Enacted. C. Exalted. III. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16

Denomination: Methodist