Sermons on Promises Of Faith:

Faith Without Works

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. Today we come to what some consider the heart of the book of James. It is also one of the most passages in the Bible. It is one that can easily be misunderstood. It is one that challenges us again with the question as to whether or not we are really saved. 2. And so ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Exercise Your Faith

Contributed by Robbey Smith on Oct 18, 2000

Let me ask you a question.

Let me ask you a question. If I were to walk in the room with all these patients and pray for healing will all be healed? People and some preachers will tell you that if you don't get what you pray for it's because you didn't have enough faith.  God gives everyman a measure of faith But how you use ...read more

Types Of Counterfeit Faith

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Types of Counterfeit Faith

Types of Counterfeit Faith (Rom. 3:27-31) Illustration:Faith does not operate in the realm of the possible. There is no glory for God in that which is humanly possible. Faith begins where man’s power ends. George Muller. Faith is to believe what we do not see, and the reward of faith is to see ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:27-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith: A Mysterious Confidence

Contributed by John Covell on Oct 20, 2000

Topical message on how walking by faith makes us better.

Turn in your Bibles to Hebrews 11:1. In 1993, I had surgery on my shoulder because it was so torn up inside that I couldn’t do push-ups without dislocating it. I remember going to the hospital and being laid out on the gurney and then someone put a mask over my face and told me to start counting ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Saw Their Faith

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

What Jesus saw in four men should be seen in our lives as well

Introduction: There’s a familiar old story that’s told about a tightrope walker who did incredible stunts. All over Paris, he would do tightrope acts at tremendously scary heights. Then, he would do it blindfolded, then he would go across the tightrope, blindfolded, pushing a wheelbarrow. As ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith + Word = Christian Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Sep 23, 2001

After professing faith in Jesus, the next step is to show that we have faith, we do this through good works.

First Baptist Church James 2:14-26 September 23, 2001 James is one of my favorite books of the Bible because it is practical. James is straight forward and does not beat around the bush. Today’s passage is considered one of the most controversial and misunderstood passages in James. Where is ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Good And Faithful Servant?

Contributed by Dan Bentz on Oct 4, 2001

Stewardship is an important lesson for all of us, but it’s about a whole lot more than money...

Well Done, My Good Servant? Luke 19:11 – 27 Introduction – The story is told of President Franklin Roosevelt, that he often wearied during the often-long receiving lines at White House events. He complained that no really paid any attention what was said. Well, one day during a reception, he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Baptist

Honor, Humility, And Faith Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Oct 5, 2001

David’s life shows how important our brokenness in confession and prayer is to God.

“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.” Everything favored David’s success: He was a brilliant organizer He was a brilliant manager He was a brilliant planner He was a brilliant battlefield commander He was also very human. Three Major Failures in David’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful In Every Circumstance

Contributed by Chris Herring on Oct 11, 2001

Joseph had a variety of trials before him but through it all he remained faithful to God.

Faithful in Every Circumstance Preparing the group for the message: How was your week? Was anyone put in a place of Fear Sadness What was the happiest moment of the week? The hardest? Any fighting Loneliness Bible teaches that a Christian = can find joy through any circumstance. Doesn’t need to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Grandparents: Faithful And Fruitful Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Oct 18, 2001

Grandparents leave a legacy that impacts Grandchildren and future generations in either a Godly way or sadly in an ungodly way.

Faithful Grandparents-The key to faithful Greatgrandchildren Tonight we are beginning our series on Family Relationships and I want to begin with Grandparents because I talked about Fathers, not too very long ago. How many of you in here are grandparents? Do you think your life will have any ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5, Genesis 5:18-24, Genesis 5:18-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Trial Of Your Faith Series

Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Jul 23, 2002

The differences between trials, temptations and tests are important so that we can respond properly when faced with problems and difficulties.

1:1a James, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, There is a version of this verse which says: James, a servant of Jesus Christ, who is God and Lord. James was the half brother of Jesus. When Jesus was ministering at Nazareth some did not want to hear Him because they were ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keeping The Faith #2

Contributed by Timothy Shirley on Jul 26, 2002

This is the second message on the faith of Hebrews chapter eleven.

Keeping the Faith #2 Hebrews 11:7 By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith. I. Through The Word of Faith We Have Warning. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Baptist

Philip's Faithful Witness Series

Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Jul 26, 2002

Philip was a faithful witness because he was a pioneer.

HEROES OF THE FAITH 5C-- PHILIP, ?A DEDICATED PARTNER IN THE WORK? SUB-SERIES ?A FAITHFUL WITNESS.? ACTS 21:1-9 JOKE--- A little boy was in a relative’s wedding. As he was coming down the aisle he would take two steps, stop, and turn to the crowd alternating between the bride’s side and the groom’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Faith To Be A Risk Taker Series

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 29, 2002

From the life of Ruth we discover helpful principles to apply faith to the challenges of everyday life.

Faith to be a Risk Taker Ruth 1:1-18 My message this morning is about a young woman that had faith to be a risk taker. Have you moved to a new area where you didn’t really know anybody except those moving with you. Moving and making new friends and adjusting to a new area are challenging ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Good Fight Of Faith

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 2, 2002

We were not called, chosen, and anointed by God to HOLD THE FORT till Jesus comes, But to Posses the land (The violent take it by force) Faith is a violent force.

1Ti.6: 12 The bible is our training manual for strategic warfare. (It was written from a military perspective.) Exo.15: 3 The Lord is a man of war, The Lord of hosts is his name. 2Sam.22: 35 He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms. 22:40 For thou hast girded me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal