Sermons on Renewing Faith:

Faithful In Prayer

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 24, 2013

A sermon on the phrase "continuing instant in prayer" KJV (Outline and material adapted from Charles Spurgeon's sermon at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/outsideurl.asp?outsideurl=http://www.spurgeon.org/sermons/1480.htm)

HoHum: Dear Lord, So far today, God, I've done all right.  I haven't gossiped, haven't lost my temper, haven't been nasty, selfish, or over-indulgent. I'm very thankful for that.  But in a few minutes Lord, I'm going to get out of bed  And from then on,  I'm going to need all the help I can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Beyond Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 27, 2013

Jesus power over sickness and death is demonstrated in both the presence and absence of faith.

Luke 7:1-17 “Beyond Faith” INTRODUCTION It used to be so easy. If something bad happened to you, it was God punishing you. God was seen as a God of judgment and vengeance. When Job lost everything, he’s friends tried to console him by telling him that he obviously sinned ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Saving Faith Series

Contributed by Peter Toy on Mar 12, 2013

Real faith leads to real action.

Real faith leads to real action. When I was going to university I often came home to my hometown on holidays. During one Christmas break, a young man started attending the church. I recognized him. His name was Alan and he was in my grade in the local high school we attended together. My friends ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Baptist

Righteousness By Faith

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you righteous by yourself? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show faith righteousness always works for those who loved GOD. IV. TEXT: Romans 9:30 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) What does

I. EXORDIUM: Are you righteous by yourself? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show faith righteousness always works for those who loved GOD. IV. TEXT: Romans 9:30 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) What does all this mean? Even though the Gentiles were not trying to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Walk By Faith

Contributed by Demarquis Johnson on Mar 23, 2013

This sermon reflects on how we walk by faith, but find it difficult to take steps in life by faith

Introduction There are studies and reports about how many steps we take each day. Many men and women working to get in shape wear clickers to track their steps. All of this talk about taking steps is exciting. People who have no concept of God or having faith are exercising faith simply by ...read more

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A Life Of Faith

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 21, 2013

A funeral message for a faithful servant of Christ whose life reflected His undying loyalty and absoulte faith in Christ.

A Life of Faith Hebrews 11:13-16 As we gather in tribute to our brother in Christ at his home-going and consider his life and influence the one thing that rings out so laudably is that he was a man of faith whose life was characterized by his faith. He was saved through faith, lived by faith, and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Women Of Faith

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 21, 2012

Paul commends Timothy for his faith which was first found in his grandmother and mother as both were women of faith – faith that was genuine, communicated, and influential.

Women of Faith 2 Timothy 1:1-5 Illustration: A young man was standing at the grocery store checkout line when he noticed an elderly woman in front of him. As she unloaded her grocery cart, she kept looking up and staring at him. After a few awkward moments, he asked, “Why do you keep ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

"Living By Faith" Series

Contributed by Paul Norwood on May 21, 2012

Recounts the mountain top experience of Abraham on Mount Moriah and gives four components of how we live by faith from his example.

“Living by Faith” Scripture Reading: Genesis 21:1-7 I. Welcome II. Introduction Two months ago, I preached the first in a series of lessons called “Mountain Top Experiences” with a sermon on “Noah’s New Beginning” on the mountains of Ararat after the flood. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Faith Of The Centurion Series

Contributed by Wilfredo De Jesus on May 23, 2012

How can Jesus be amazed? We know that God is amazing but how could a human being amaze God? What did he do to make God take notice? The Bible says that God searches the entire earth for people who’s hearts are totally committed (1 Chron. 16:9). God is pur

“The Faith of the Centurion” Key Verse: Matthew 8:5-13 (NIV) The Faith of the Centurion 5 When Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to him, asking for help. 6 “Lord,” he said, “my servant lies at home paralyzed, suffering terribly.” 7 Jesus said to him, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith Is The Victory

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 19, 2012

Our Faith can bring the victory to overcome the world.

Faith is the Victory November 18, 2007 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Our Faith can bring the victory to overcome the world. Focus Passage: I John 5:1-12 Supplemental Passage: Hebrews 11:1 Introduction: When Hudson Taylor went to China, he made ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Fireproof Faith

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 19, 2012

When we are faced with the opportunity to compromise, we must stand firm.

Fireproof Faith February 15, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: When we are faced with the opportunity to compromise, we must stand firm. Focus Passage: Daniel 3:13-31 Supplemental Passage: ’Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:13-31

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Walk Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 29, 2012

Paul challenges his readers to "walk by faith. What does Paul mean when he uses this phrase. How does walking by faith affect our daily lives.

2 Corinthians 5:6-10, 14-17 "Faith Walk" INTRODUCTION This past week I posted on Desert Streams' Facebook page the question, "What does it mean to you to walk by faith?" I didn't get any responses, but I hope that I at least started people thinking about this perspective of Christian ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Inportance Of Faith Series

Contributed by Angel Collazo on Jun 30, 2012

The bible contains about 4000 plus promises for every situation in our lives. These promises are provided to us from spoken word of God in the form of a seed to meet every specific need in our lives.

The Importance of Faith Hebrew 11:1-6 Sermon by Pastor Angel M. Collazo Ebenezer Christian Center Chicago Big Idea: The bible contains about 4000 plus promises for every situation in our lives. These promises are provided to us from spoken word of God in the form of a seed to meet every specific ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Faith Works

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jul 8, 2012

Fifth message from the series, 'FAith The Greatest Power in the World

Faith Working Hebrews 11:7; Gen.9 INTRODUCTION As we resume our study on faith, it would be proper at this point to do a brief review. This chapter introduces the second half of Paul’s teaching on the superiority of Christ to the Jewish Old testament system of works. In chapters 1 through ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Life Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 9, 2012

Motivation to Christians to keep the faith and a look at the interpretive allusion found in the scripture to salvation as we know it.

Text: Heb 11:27-29, Title: A Life of Faith, Date/Place: NRBC, 7/8/12, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: The author here is trying to give motivation to the Hebrew Christians to keep the faith, rather than apostatize back to Judaism. He is giving them example after example of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:27-29

Denomination: Baptist