Sermons on Questioning Faith:

Whining Friends--Faithful People

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jul 4, 2003

David was receiving bad advice from so-called friends...and his foundations were shaken. But David was faithful; because he had taken refuge in God.

July 6, 2003 Sunday Evening Title: Psalm 11: "Whining Friends and Faithful People" Text: Psalm 11:1-7 Introduction As we continue our study of Psalms, we come to chapter 11. It is certainly appropriate to study this Psalm during our celebration of Independence Day this week. This Psalm is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 11:1-7

Denomination: Nazarene

How To Have More Faith Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Nov 13, 2014

How do you know if you believe? How do you know if you’ve got faith for something? What if faith isn’t something you can just systematically build? What if it doesn’t fit a system?

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Scripture: Luke 17:5-6

Denomination: Holiness

Is Your Faith Alive Or Dead? Series

Contributed by Andy Atkins on Jan 27, 2001

How can you know for sure if you are a Christian? James has a pretty good idea . . .

Is Your Faith Alive or Dead? James 2:14-26 Suppose I were to stand before you today and hold up this object (in this case, a piece of chewing gum) and tell you that it is a piece of gum. How would you know that what I am saying is true? You could assume that I am telling the truth because you ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Taking Christmas Faith On The Road Series

Contributed by Steve Trampe on Dec 1, 2010

Mary and Joseph: How did they remain hopeful and faithful in the midst of trials and difficulties that resulted from God’s plans? Luke 1:26 - 2:7 and Matthew 1:18-25

Taking Christmas Faith on the Road Grace Church 12/9/2007 Steve Trampe Welcome to the second in our 4 week Advent series called Taking Christmas on the Road. I have really enjoyed getting a fresh look at the events and characters involved in Christmas because it brings it alive and makes it ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Still Stops The Wind!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 23, 2017

The same Jesus Who muzzled the storm and quieted the waves is still available today to those who call upon Him. Faith is like a chain which, when slipped onto the crankshaft, connects the power of the Heaven to the mechanisms of Earth. It still works!

FAITH STILL STOPS THE WIND Mk. 4:35-41 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Gusty Chartrand and her daughter Barb were hired to conduct in-depth surveys. “After a day of reading questions and writing responses we were getting weary, but we decided to finish the last two people before calling it a day.” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grace, Faith And The Walk Of Holiness

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Mar 1, 2017

In our passages we see that 1. Our Spiritual Journey starts with GRACE 2. Our Spiritual Journey continues through FAITH 3. Our Spiritual Journey continues in a WALK OF PROGRESSIVE HOLINESS

Scripture: Romans 4:1-5; 13-17; Genesis 12:1-4; John 3:1-17 Psalms 121 (Call to Worship) Title: Grace, Faith and the Walk of Holiness In our passages we see that 1. Our Spiritual Journey starts with GRACE 2. Our Spiritual Journey continues through FAITH 3. Our Spiritual Journey ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Step Into The Water: A Lesson In Faith Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on May 18, 2005

The 3rd sermon in my Joshua series focuses on faith when we don’t immediately see God doing anything.

Introduction: 1. I hope you were as blessed as I was earlier when David Lotz shared the testimony of what God has been doing in his life since 40 Days of Purpose. I have been challenged as I’ve listened to a number of you tell me the things God has been doing. 2. The believers we read about in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Faith The Storms Of Life Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 24, 2018

I love the fact that Jesus was asleep during the storm on the Galilee. First, Jesus was a man who experienced fatigue just like us. Second, He possessed such a strong sense of tranquility that He could sleep through the storm.

INTRODUCTION That’s not a typo. We all face storms, but do you have the ability to faith the storms of life? Faith is more than a noun; it’s also a verb. I think one of the hardest jobs would be a weather forecaster. There was a Native American chief on a remote reservation in South Dakota whose ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Crucifixion, The Foundation Of Our Faith

Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Mar 17, 2008

If Jesus had refused to suffer the shame and reproach of the Cross, and if the Crucifixion had never taken place, then our sins could not be forgiven … remitted. As a matter of fact, there wouldn’t be a gospel, for the gospel stands on the foundation of t

The Crucifixion, The Foundation Of Our Faith John 19:1 Then Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him. 2 And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe, 3 And said, Hail, King of the Jews: and they smote him with their hands. 4 Pilate ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Suffering While Having Faith

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Oct 17, 2020

KNOWING THAT YOU CAN MADE BY THE HELP OF THE LORD!!!!

It is my plea that in this instructional lesson this morning that it will comfort us, even in the mist of the adversary that is trying to conquer us.” As we visit this text this morning, we will see that the Jews to whom this book of Hebrews were speaking of, were experiencing much misfortune and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-33, Hebrews 11:36, Hebrews 12:11

Denomination: Baptist

Trinity : Shaping Your Faith

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Dec 31, 2007

People tend to think the Trinity doesn’t matter & is an hindrance & obstacle to real faith, but this is not true - sincerity is no substitute for truth.

Psalm 8 2 Corinthians 13: v 5-14 A story is told of a little girl drawing, when her mother asks what it is she is sketching. ‘I am drawing a picture of God’ she said. The Mother tells her this is impossible, as no-one knows what God looks like; when the girl says ‘Well they will when I’m ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-14

Denomination: Methodist

Living To Leave A Legacy Of Faithfulness

Contributed by T Sackson Simon on Aug 12, 2023

This sermon will seek strategies to living a life of faithfulness from the life of Joseph

I have read that William Carey land of India from England is buried in the Mission Burial Ground in Serampore, West Bengal. One his tombstone these words are inscribed. William Carey born 17th Aug. 1761, died 9th June 1834 "A wretched, poor, and helpless worm on thy kind arms I ...read more

The Just Shall Live By Their Faith

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Nov 2, 2022

God gives an answer to struggle, sufferings, problems, and unfairness.

“The Just Live by Faith” Habakkuk 1:1-4; 2:1-4 1. The Prophet has some trouble understanding the reasoning Israel is suffering • Habakkuk says,2How long, O LORD, must I call for help? Why do you tolerate the wrong? Its so bad it seems Justice never prevails. • The situation for Israel is ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

Faith In Darkness (2 Of 7) Series

Contributed by Mark Mcnees on May 16, 2007

We can look at the spiritual heroes of the past and view them as neat and tidy people free from doubt and discouragement who have lived untarnished lives. These cartoon caricatures could not be further from the truth.

Messy Spirituality “Faith in Darkness” By Pastor Mark McNees This message was originally given at Element3 Church in Tallahassee FL. To download this message’s corresponding PowerPoint, audio, and artistic elements for free please visit www.element3.org We are in the second week of a seven week ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith When The Worst Happens Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jan 15, 2005

When the worst comes our way it is the voice of God that brings calm.

Carmelo and Teresa Sarabia were watching television on a rainy Monday night three years ago in their Laguna Canyon, California apartment. Their nine-month old baby, Tiffany, was asleep in her crib in the next room. Teresa’s first clue that something was wrong was when the television screen ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ