Sermons on reason and faith: showing 271-285 of 175,141

Reasonably Protected With A Gun Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 10, 2021

In a time which the government is seeking to take away your defenses, Jesus holds a truth to live by in these present days.

Reasonably Protected With A Gun Jesus Gives Instructions Timothy wrote to tell us in the last days just how bad it is going to get (1 Timothy 3:1) and Jesus gives instructions on how to be ready. What our Lord taught His disciples is passed on to us in Luke 22:36 holding a truth which prepares ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

31 - The Divine Reasoning Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Feb 16, 2021

This is the 31st and final devotion in a series called, 'The Church Called Jonah.'

# 31 – The Divine Reasoning Jonah 4:10-11 - “But the Lord said, ‘You have had pity on the plant for which you have not laboured, nor made it grow, which came up in a night and perished in a night, and should I not pity Nineveh, that great city, in which are more than one hundred and twenty ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:10-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

For This Reason, He Was Born

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Dec 25, 2017

Jesus was born for a specific reason and both good and bad things happened to enable the reason to come to pass for God's glory to be made manifest.

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: FOR THIS REASON, HE WAS BORN John 11:49-53King James Version (KJV) 49 And one of them, named Caiaphas, being the high priest that same year, said unto them, Ye know nothing at all, 50 Nor consider that it is expedient for us, that one man should ...read more

Scripture: John 11:49-53

Denomination: Charismatic

Beyond A Reasonable Doubt

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 19, 2023

At first the disciples doubted. But when faced with the evidence, they weighed it, tested it, and then acted upon it. Their verdict has stood the test of time. And the grounds on which they stood are the same grounds upon which we can stand.

Why do you suppose is it that, faced with the same data, some people interpret it one way and some people interpret it another? You have only to look at the George Floyd riots – and the other ones later that year - to know that. Not even exhaustive investigations convince people whose minds are ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Reason We Press On Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Aug 30, 2021

Based on Eph. 6:19-20 - The Gospel is for ALL people, so we need to share it w/ as many as possible.

“THE REASON WE PRESS ON” Eph. 6:19-20 FBCF – 8/29/21 Jon Daniels INTRO – Lets’ get real this AM. Who needs prayer today? - Healing from sickness - Guidance on a decision or direction in life - Family issues - Grief - Lost friend or family member Sometimes we have a hard time asking for prayer ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Reasoning Of Fallen Man Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 7, 2011

The willful rejection of God from His due place in life leads persons who were created to worship their Creator into worshiping the creation.

ROMANS 1: 21-23 THE REASONING OF FALLEN MAN [1 Corinthians 1: 18-31] Our text continues to expose the dark side of human nature as the reasoning for God's settled wrath against fallen man continues to build. Mankind's suppression of the truth is seen in their rejecting the clear imprint of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

The True Reason Of Christmas!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 4, 2019

The almost forgotten reason for Christmas seems to be almost lost in the hustle and bustle of people out doing each other with decorations and gift buying that most overlook the greatest GIFT there was ever given.

THE TRUE REASON OF CHRISTMAS! The almost forgotten reason for Christmas seems to be almost lost in the hustle and bustle of people out doing each other with decorations and gift buying that most overlook the greatest GIFT there was ever given. This is a gift that if we over look will cost us ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Acts 10:34, Romans 10:13, John 1:12

Reasons To Be Happy In Christ!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Aug 28, 2018

Although the blessings of God are more in number then we can count we are sharing a couple why we should be happy?. How many of these can you say you are enjoying in your Christian Life?

Reasons to be Happy in Christ! Although the blessings of God are more in number then we can count we are sharing a couple why we should be happy?. How many of these can you say you are enjoying in your Christian Life? 1. We are Happy when we are forgiven. (Psa 32:1) Blessed is he whose ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1, Psalm 13:1, Psalm 121:5, John 13:17

Everything Happens For A Reason Series

Contributed by Shaila Touchton on Sep 12, 2024

Have you ever wondered why things happen the way they do?

Have you ever wondered why things happen the way they do? Why do we face trials and tribulations? Why do we experience joy and success? The Bible teaches us that everything happens for a reason, and that reason is part of God's divine plan. Consider the story of Joseph. He was sold into ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10, 2 Corinthians 1:8-10

The Resurrection, The Reason To Praise Him (Sermon)

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Mar 12, 2013

Apostle Paul wrote 1 Corinthians chapter 15 to straighten out the hearsays and the perverted gospel that was being spread in the city of Corinth. Corinth was the sin center of the Roman Empire in Paul’s day. The spirit of the world seemed to have more

The Resurrection, the reason to praise Him..1 Corinthians 15: 3 Buddies were talking about death and one asked the others: What would you like people to say about you at your funeral? • One said...."He was a great man, who cared about his community." • Another said...."He was a great ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-57

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Oct 16, 2016

Interactive games and technology are drawing people into and alternative reality, one that cannot be trusted. They're putting blind faith into these distractions instead of finding reasons to put faith in God.

Called to Faithfulness Hebrews 11:1-6 NKJV Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Resurrection Is What Gives Us Faith

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 20, 2006

Resurrection is the reason for our faith

An Open Letter Dear Church Member: Don’t wait until the hearse hauls you to church. If you do, you will go, regardless of the weather. You will go, regardless of the condition of your body. There will be beautiful flowers there, but you won’t enjoy them. You will go, regardless of how your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Believing Is Seeing Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Mar 12, 2003

Our faith in Jesus Christ progressively heals us of our spiritual blindness.

(Note: This sermon was introduced with scene # 32 from "Traveling Light") I’ve always had a secret fear about going blind. Out of all my senses, sight would be the most difficult for me to live without. Maybe it’s because I love to read so much. I always hated those assignments in high school that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:10-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith That Works Miracles

Contributed by Anitha Jabastion on Nov 15, 2021

To receive our miracles, God expects a demonstration of our faith. Even when God appears to be silent, faith doesn’t walk away. Faith catches God at His word. Faith finds reasons to believe when there are reasons to give up.

Matthew 15:21-28 Then Jesus went out from there and departed to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a woman of Canaan came from that region and cried out to Him, saying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! My daughter is severely demon-possessed.” But He answered her not a word. And His ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28, Mark 7:24-25

The Faithful Church Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 14, 2008

There are specific reasons Christ opened the door of opportunity for the church at Philadelphia. Christ also gives promises to churches, though they be of a little strength, who respond in faith by going through the door of opportunity.

Revelation 3:7-13 THE FAITHFUL CHURCH [1 Corinthians 16:9 ] The church at Philadelphia was a church that was worthy of praise. Christ hands out their praise liberally. Jesus did not wait for their work to be perfect or for their character to be ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist