Sermons on Rediscovering Faith:

Faith On The Rocks Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 26, 2004

How can we storm-proof our life and future destiny? How can we make the most of the rest of our lives? (this sermon is linked to Alpha course)

Faith on the rocks/”how do I make the most of the rest of my life”(Alpha Sunday) WBC 28/3/04 am Mat 7:24-29 INTRODUCTION Video clip ‘inafrica.mpeg’ Well, this morning’s question is ‘How do I make the most of the rest of my life’ - unlike this gazelle - > hear some sound advice in the ‘words of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Precious Faith Series

Contributed by Kim Huffman on Mar 31, 2004

This sermon explores what is the object, value and identity of faith. Precious faith is a timeless treasure worth having.

FEB. 1, 2004 Kim Huffman Series: Timeless Treasures #1 “PRECIOUS FAITH” 2 Peter 1:1 “From Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ. To the people who have received a faith which is like our precious faith. It came through the righteousness of our God and of our Savior, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1, 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith For The Distance Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on May 26, 2004

Faith in the resurrection reality of Jesus Christ produces perseverance for the journey and hope for the future.

Holy Spirit Series 2000 Life in the Spirit: Faith For The Distance 1 Corinthians 15:58 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Life is a marathon, not a sprint, so the saying goes. The same is true of the Christian faith. Finishing well, not just starting ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Righteous By Faith Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jun 4, 2004

What shall we say then, is it by works or by faith in Jesus?

Righteous by Faith RO 4:1 What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, discovered in this matter? 2 If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about--but not before God. 3 What does the Scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Dependence By Faith

Contributed by David Carlton on Jun 28, 2003

We are to be in dependent of God and God’s will. Here is a unique view of independence.

Independence By Faith Mark 5:21-43 First United Methodist Church Jonesville, Louisiana June 29, 2003 Define Independence ... Ask, "As we approach July 4th, Independence Day, what does independence mean to you? We are a peoples in need, by identification: (V21) Jarius, a leader of the synagogue, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Methodist

The Shield Of Faith

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 14, 2003

Spiritual warfare is always continuing around us. Weather you want to fight or not you are in inlisted in the war. All believers in Jesus are either continually under attacked or conquered by our spiritual enemy.

The Shield of Faith Eph 6:16… above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to Eph 4:27-28 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. NIV 2 Sam 22:36 36 You give me your shield of victory; you stoop down to make me great. As we grow together through the ministries of Open ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking In Faith

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 16, 2003

What walking by faith really looks like.

Walking In Faith April 7, 2002 Hebrews 11:1-2 "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the men of old received divine approval." (Hebrews 11:1-2, RSV) [The main points and the majority of the intro and body come from Rick Warren. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2

Denomination: Holiness

The Response Of Faith

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Jul 18, 2003

This passage shows us the response of faith Joshua made after his promotion, and his obedience to God in going into the promised land. Thus today, let us look at two responses of Joshua and the people.

‘THE REPONSE OF FAITH’ JOSHUA 1:10-18 George was 28 years old, single, and still living with his parents. One Sunday morning, George told his mother he wasn’t going to church. "First," he said, "I’m tired. Second, the people there don’t like me. And third, the sermons are dull." But George’s ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:10-18

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Is The Victory

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Feb 12, 2005

A sermon on faith including eight principles of faith drawn from Jericho’s fall.

Faith Is the Victory 1 John 5:4-5 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world--our faith. Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God? Hebrews 11:1-3 Now faith is the substance (the basis) of things ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith That Works Series

Contributed by James Jack on Mar 2, 2005

Faith isn’t just an intellectual belief, it’s a trust that shows itself in a transformed life.

Faith that works James 2:14-26 As most of you would know, Sydney Anglicans tend to get a bit of a bad write-up in the secular press. We’re derided as being bigoted, intolerant fundamentalists, by more “progressive” (read heretical) Christians. Now I’m a Sydney Anglican, and I’m proud of it, but ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Anglican

Running On Faith

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 9, 2003

Sometimes living a Christian life in a strong soul-winning church is much like my initial experience with the cardio-vascular machines. We become exhausted and there is a stitch in our sides, as we suck spiritual air and we wonder how we can go on. Some

Running On Faith Hebrews 11:32-12:3 Introduction: Believe it or not, for the past four months, this preacher has been working out in a gym on the average of 1 ½ hours a day, five days a week. Most of the routine was bearable at the beginning, except ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Evidence Of Faith

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 11, 2003

Faith is an unseen substance,however, true faith also produces evidence that can be noticed by others .

The Evidence of Faith James 2:14-26 Introduction: One of the greatest debates throughout all of Christendom is that of faith versus works as it relates to one’s eternal destiny. Reformation fires burned over this issue. This great debate rages on today. Probably the most controversial and ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

A Crisis Of Faith

Contributed by Bob Groves on Jan 17, 2003

Dealing with a time of tragedy. Where your faith is put to a test because things didn’t work out as you planned & were believeing for.

Meghan Mother Theresa - “I know that God will not put more on me than I can bear - I just wish that He didn’t Trust me so much!” Today CRISIS of FAITH I Peter 1:3-9 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Enduring Faith

Contributed by John Vessell on Jan 18, 2003

Endurance was the key ingredient in the life and ministry of Moses.

Enduring Faith Portrayed in the life of Moses Hebrews 12:1-3 Hebrews 11:24-27 Introduction: The key to success in the Christian life is the same as it was for Christ and the heroes of our faith. Spiritual success is found in the ability to endure. In Hebrews 12:3 we read how we are to consider ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, Hebrews 11:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith That Gives

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 19, 2003

God desires that we express our faith to Him in many ways, one of which is through faithful giving to His local church.

Genesis 14:17-24 A Faith That Gives Introduction I’m going to be speaking about giving today, and I want you to stay tuned in because during the invitation, if you’ll stick with me I’m going to make you a deal you can’t turn down. I want to be completely up front with you about some things and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:17-24

Denomination: Baptist