Sermons on Present Faithfulness:

"Sticky Faith" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 5, 2011

In this message I discuss the things that are vital to building a sticky faith. Churches must be filled with people who have a sticky faith that will help others decide to stay.

FAITH MATTERS Sticky Faith 1st Corinthians 9:19-23 You are looking at a picture of the Sunshine Skyway bridge. Fo those of you who have lived in this area a long time you can remember the tragedy that took place in 1980 when the Sunshine Skyway bridge collapsed. Here is a picture from that year. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful Dependence Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010

Why dependence on God is necessary and how it can be found and developed.

FAITHFUL DEPENDENCE Series: “7 Spiritually Healthy Habits” Perth Bible Church Sunday, October 25, 2009 AM Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: Health sure seems to be a 'hot topic' these days, whether one is talking about insurance, government plans, H1N1, what to eat or not ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Is Dead Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 12, 2010

Something is missing from the church today, and people are starting to notice. Too often the church fails to offer what it advertises: life.

1. Something is happening (Preview to a Vision week 1) January 10, 2010 A Faith without Works is Dead About 40 years ago there was a famous tightrope walker named George Blondin. As a publicity stunt he decided to walk across Niagara Falls on a tightrope. On the appointed day they stretched a ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: *other

Rewarding The Faithful

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Parable of the ten minas. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 19 verses 11-27. Quote: Hebrews chapter 11 verse 6: “Without faith it is impossible to please God.’” Quote: “The word ‘Faith’ in the Bible is spelt ‘R.I.S.K.’” In the parable before us: • Nine servants were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Brethren

By Faith Noah

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

By Faith Noah (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Hebrews chapter 11 verse 7: Ill: T.V. Ad This morning we have a Readers Digest version of the story of Noah; • Contained in one verse of Hebrews chapter 11; • We have a summing up of Genesis chapter 6-9 (104 verses) The N.I.V: “By faith Noah, when warned ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Brethren

Authority Of Faith

Contributed by David Ibeleme on Aug 31, 2007

Getting believers to understand that through faith they can receive practically anything they need from God.

AUTHORITY OF FAITH HEB. 11 – The great Faith Chapter Tremendous importance placed on faith  Elders obtained by faith,  By faith Abel offered a more excellent sacrifice,  It’s impossible to please God without faith, etc. Looking at the closing verses of Chapter 10, one can ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Desperate Faith

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 11, 2007

The desperate days do come. But, in those desperate awful days of no relief comes the experience of trusting God … even unto death.

The first time I had a pastor search committee come to consider me for their church, I went to my pastor for advice. I told him I two sermons. One was better than the other. I asked if I should preach the best sermon first or save it for when the church called me to preach for their ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Food Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 16, 2007

Jesus didn’t need the 5 loaves and 2 fish to feed the multitude. So, why did He tell His disciples to feed the 5000 with food they didn’t have?

OPEN: An English teacher and her class were studying well known Proverbs. One day she gave them a test to see well they were understanding what she taught. She would state the first half of a proverb and then asked the students to come up with the rest of what it said. These were some of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Foundation Of Faith

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 17, 2007

Everyone puts their faith in something ... this sermon discusses the proper foundation of faith. Text, outline, audio & powerpoint will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

All of us do many things each day. Have you ever given thought as to why you do the things you do? In other words, do you do things because you are focused on yourself, or because you are focused on doing what God wants you to do? This is a sermon about faith. With true faith in the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9

Denomination: *other

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

Foundations Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Sep 22, 2007

As Christians, we walk by faith and not by sight. Our level of faith is increased by the amount of time we spend in the Word of God. There is a direct correlation between the two. Faith is a lifestyle; it is who we are and what we do. Faith is like our DN

Introduction § As Christians, we walk by faith and not by sight. § Our level of faith is increased by the amount of time we spend in the Word of God. There is a direct correlation between the two. § Faith is a lifestyle; it is who we are and what we do. Faith is like our DNA. § When we walk by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Walk Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 24, 2007

Did the Disciples just happen to be out on the sea when Jesus walked by? No. Jesus sent them there. Find out why.

OPEN: A Scotsman, was taking a trip to the Holy Land, and when he got to the Sea of Galilee he was aghast when he found it would cost fifty dollars an hour to rent a boat to go out on the water. "Hoot mon," he said, "in Scotland I could ha got a boat for about $20." "That might be true," said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Defiance Of Faith

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 15, 2008

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THE DEFIANCE OF FAITH Mat 14:22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to gobefore him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. Mat 14:23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Faith Series

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jan 18, 2008

Romans 4, uses Abraham as an example to show us how faith brings the power of God into our lives

Faith is a very necessary element in order to receive the good things that God has said that we could have. Romans 4, uses Abraham as an example to show us how faith brings the power of God into our lives. JUSTIFIES THE BELIEVER Verse 3 says, “...Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Faithful

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 19, 2008

God’s faithfulness to us in Christ Jesus should be center of our desire to be faithful to God.

1 Corinthians 1: 1 – 9 / God Is Faithful Intro: The formality of letter writing hasn’t changed much since the time of Paul. The Greek format was: salutation, signature, body of the letter, date. Paul, however, added a little something to the beginning of most of his letters. He added a little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed