Sermons on repentant faith: showing 5,086-5,100 of 164,729

Fight The Good Fight Of The Faith

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 21, 2003

PENTECOST 19(C) - Believers fight the good fight of the faith when they flee discontentment and pursue righteousness, godliness...

FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT OF THE FAITH 1 Timothy 6:6-16 - October 19, 2003 1 TIMOTHY 6:6-16 6But godliness with contentment is great gain. 7For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. 8But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that. 9People who want to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Running The Race Of Faith With Perseverance

Contributed by Robert Sauers on Oct 23, 2003

The life of the Christian is compared to a race. How are we able to run this race with perseverance?

Hebrews 12:1-2: “Therefore, since we have so great a cloud of witnesses surrounding us, let us also lay aside every encumbrance and the sin which so easily entangles us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of faith, who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

The Surprising Results Of Fear And Faith

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 24, 2003

We have gotten used to fear as a part of our daily lives. But it is a monster, ready and willing to destroy our effectiveness as believers, and steal our joy. Let’s see what Paul has to say about it in the context of this familiar passage about prayer.

How many of you have memorized that passage, at some point maybe even have quoted it? Good. You know what they say about familiarity though, don’t you? Familiarity can breed a lot of contempt and this particular passage is a familiar one. You’ve heard it many times. And sometimes the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Faith That Brings Down Walls

Contributed by Mike Turner on Oct 25, 2003

Is our faith strong enough to bring down walls ? Sermon based on the fall of the walls of Jericho.

Joshua 6:1-16, 20 Hebrews 11:30 says “By faith the walls of Jericho fell down after they were compassed about seven days” Note: Not by force, firepower, or fighting...but by FAITH. Everyone has faith in something....religion, one’s self, evolution, mankind,...even the atheist has faith in his ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-16, Joshua 6:20, Joshua 6:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Vision+faith+action=victory

Contributed by Jerry Dunn on Jul 26, 2002

This sermon’s title was taken from another contributor: Glenn Queener. The body of the message is not at all the same as his outline. It is a message preached to challenge my people to move forward in the construction of our new facility even though there

Vision + Faith + Action =Victory Joshua 6:1-5; 20 The text for the message this morning is one that is quite familiar to all of us. As children we used to sing songs about “Joshua and the battle of Jericho,” and how those walls came “a tumblin’ down.” This is, without question, one of the most ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

How Much Faith Is Enough?

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 3, 2002

All of us know we need to have faith - but many of us have faith in the wrong thing. In this study Jesus reveals who He really is, and challenges us to trust in Him, not trust in faith.

A school teacher injured his back and had to wear a plaster cast around the upper part of his body. It fit under his shirt and was not noticeable at all. On the first day of the term, still with the cast under his shirt, he found himself assigned to the toughest students in school. Walking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:1-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Fear: Standing Face To Faith Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 12, 2002

In the passge immediatly after the great victory over the prophets of Baal, Elijah shows us all the none is exempt of fear in our lives. But God shows us how to overcome.

FEAR: STANDING FACE TO FAITH Growing Through Fear I Kings 19:1-21 Introduction: Swindoll: Wycliffe. I.Fear makes us run away; God comes by our side.(3-8) A.Fear makes us run away 1.Elijah headed out of Jezreel south to Beersheba; a. Geography lesson. Then the desert. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Worry The Enemy Of Real Faith

Contributed by Timothy Andrew Stephens on Apr 2, 2002

Worry and Faith are opposing forces. Worry will cripple your walk with God, because worry is the flesh screaming to take control.

Worry the Enemy of Real Faith Drew Stephens Do you worry? All of us do. Perhaps a better question is how often and how intently do you worry? What kind of things do you worry about? Are they mostly the big things… · World Events · Crime · Your Finances · Your Relationships · Your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, James 1:5-8

A Samaritan's Mustard Seed Faith

Contributed by Charles Holt on Apr 3, 2002

The healing of 10 lepers and the Samaritan in particular illustrates Jesus response to the disciples request for increased faith. "If you have faith as a mustard seed . . ." Jesus said, the impossible will become possible.

A Samaritan’s Mustard Seed Faith Luke 17:6,11-19 By: Charles W. Holt Orange, TX email: cholt@gt.rr.com There is found in the 17th chapter of Luke a story of the healing of 10 lepers. In just a few minutes I will ask you to read the story with me beginning with verse 11 and continuing through verse ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:6-19, Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Christian Faith Or Magical Thinking? Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 22, 2002

What are you trusting, why?

Christian Faith or Magical Thinking? For a couple of Sundays, we’ve been considering the importance of a contemporary experience of hearing God’s voice. A fresh relationship with the Lord prevents us from following a sterile set of rules that have little true power to shape our values and daily ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:8-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Passing Along Our Faith Series

Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Apr 27, 2002

Strengthing the Family

Foundations of the Family: Passing along our Faith Deuteronomy 6:4-7 Of all the tragedies in child rearing, perhaps the greatest is when we, as Christian parents, fail to convey our faith to our children. There are many reasons for this failure, but it doesn’t make it any less of a failure! Some ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is There A Conflict Between Faith And Science? Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 28, 2002

Those seeking truth should consider: 1. Christian faith birthed science. 2. Miracles are not things done against natural law, but according to natural law. 3. To close the door to the possibility of the existence of God goes against the very fabric

How do you explain miracles to a scientist? How do you explain science to a Christian? Can it be done, and is there a conflict between the two? How do we use objective critical reasoning and still believe in things like the parting of the Red Sea, a virgin giving birth to a child, shriveled ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-25

Denomination: Methodist

The Voice Of History - Faith Or Law Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 1, 2002

Righteousness has always been by grace alone, even Abraham was justified by his faith apart from works

It might be good to stop for a moment and think again about what it was that occasioned this letter from Paul. Remember that he’s planning to visit Rome but has so far been prevented. But in the meantime he wants to make sure that the Christians in Rome have a sure foundation for their faith. He’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

"Becoming A Mother Of Great Faith!"

Contributed by Tony Searles on May 11, 2002

A message for Mothers, encouraging them to be prayer warriors for their family. And for them to be of great faith, for those "great" difficulties they are faced with.

I want to begin this morning by wishing each and every Mother a Happy Mother?s Day! Without mothers?we would not be here today! We thank you for your hours of hard work and dedication?to the family, home, and the many other things that your time is consumed with? I hope that you all have received ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Other

Loyal Leaders And Faithful Followers Series

Contributed by Jerry Fenter on May 23, 2002

The qualities of successful leaders and successful followers.

Loyal Leaders & Faithful Followers 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 ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ