Sermons on Risk And Faith:

Reality Based Faith & The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 18, 2003

Whether we are or are not convinced that Christ rose from the dead does not affect the reality of the Resurrection. The Bible presents it as objective history. But if we accept its reality by faith and live consistently in light of it, it changes our l

"Reality Based Faith" (John 20:19-29) NOTE: Here is a suggested bulletin insert I wrote. The Sermon follows it, after the **** ed Doubting Thomas and the Audacious Claim of the Resurrection by Ed Vasicek, pastor, Highland Park Church Kokomo, IN Thomas the Apostle was certainly a great man of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29, Luke 24:36-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith, Hope And Love Are Synergistic

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2003

The triad of Christian virtues, faith, hope and love, remain pre-eminent in the life of fruitful people. However, we can be assured that the world, the flesh and the devil will do everything to dilute these fruits of the Spirit as they hate Christ, His ki

Faith, Hope and Love The triad of Christian virtues, faith, hope and love, remain pre-eminent in the life of fruitful people. However, we can be assured that the world, the flesh and the devil will do everything to dilute these fruits of the Spirit as they hate Christ, His kingdom and His ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living A Life Of Faith Not Presumption

Contributed by George Rennau on Aug 25, 2003

James 4 warns us against having the attitude of those who presume to know what the future holds.

Title: Living a life of FAITH not presumption The Associated Press ran the story of Andre-Francois Raffray. Thirty years ago, at the age of 47, he worked out a real estate deal with Jeanne Calment, age 90. He would pay her $500 each month until her death, in order to secure ownership of her ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith Soars! Fear Crawls.

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 15, 2022

Many Christians have settled for survival existence; they’re not expecting the abundance or the supernatural of God. They have been crippled by anxiety, disappointments, or fears. God commands us to wake up to faith.

FAITH SOARS! FEAR CRAWLS. 2 Tim 1:6-7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. There are a lot of things in our lives that cause us to worry. Rick Majerus, men’s basketball coach at the University of Utah, recently captured a common concern: “Everyone’s worried about the economy this year. Hey, my hairline is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Faith: Embracing The Unseen

Contributed by Pastor Matthew Faure on Jun 4, 2023

The Power of Faith: Embracing the Unseen

Introduction Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, Today, I stand before you to discuss a topic that lies at the very core of our Christian journey: having faith in things unseen. In a world dominated by empirical evidence and rationality, the concept of faith can sometimes be met with skepticism. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Faith Never Runs Dry PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023

This sermon explores how to cultivate fervent faithfulness, find favor with God, and experience the fulfillment of God's rewards, as exemplified in Hebrews 11. Key

Good morning, beloved family of God. It’s a beautiful day that the Lord has made, and we gather here in His name, united in spirit, ready to receive the Word He has prepared for us today. We are here to immerse ourselves in the divine wisdom of the scriptures, to draw closer to our Creator, to ...read more

Topics: Reward

"Do We Really Want To Hear What God Has To Say?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 14, 2006

We must be willing to take risks if we are to follow God’s will and call on our lives.

“Do We Really Want To Hear What God Has To Say?” 1 Samuel 3:1-20 John 1:43-51 By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org In both our Gospel Lesson and our Old Testament Lesson for this morning we are confronted with the call of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Hackernoon #5 Trust And Obey

Contributed by Robert Butler on Sep 8, 2020

Obedience is one of the great short-cuts to enjoying the life God has for us.

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Scripture: Ephesians 5:21, Joshua 9:24-27, Proverbs 19:3, 1 Corinthians 4:4, Proverbs 12:15, 1 John 2:17, John 14:23, Ecclesiastes 3:1-8, James 1:22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Physiology Of Faith - Class 4 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 16, 2023

IX. The Physiology of Faith

CLASS 4 IX. The Physiology of Faith A. The God Who Heals You Trusting-Faith is the essential element of living in health and prosperity. When we live our life trusting God, He takes care of healing our spirit, mind, and body. The subject of Divine Healing has been hotly contested and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-40, Jeremiah 29:11-13, Ephesians 3:14-21, Psalm 103:8-14, Proverbs 2:1-5, Luke 11:11-13, 1 Peter 2:24, Isaiah 53:5, 3 John 1:2, John 11:1-44  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abraham's Model Of Progression In Faith

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Mar 13, 2014

All the stories of the bible are beautiful but some are timeless like the calling of Abraham. Abraham is referred to as the “father of faith” and as we examine his life and faith, I see a four part progression begining with obedience.

Sermon – Four part progression of faith (Romans 4: 1-5; John 3-16 and Genesis 12: vs 1 – 4). I wonder if you noticed that all three readings for today are about faith. As we make our Lenten journey towards the glorious resurrection of our Lord, it is so appropriate to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-4

Denomination: Anglican

A Response Of Saving Faith-8 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 26, 2012

8 of ? The Hebrews writer recounted the very practical responses which faith had wrought in their forebears/ancestors. Saving faith yields practical responses to life. Saving faith meets life’s challenge with...

A RESPONSE Of SAVING FAITH-VIII—Hebrews 11:3-40 Attention: Faithfulness The front door was accidentally left open & our dog was gone. After unsuccessfully whistling & calling, my husband got in the car & went looking for him. He drove around the neighborhood for some time with no ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:3-40

Denomination: Baptist

Real Christians Walk By Faith

Contributed by Tom Tarpley on Jan 19, 2010

Who's voice are you listening to?

READ 2 TIMOTHY 4:1-5 Good Morning: I want you to do something for me today: Close your eyes and imagine that you are Jesus; Imagine that you are on the cross at Calvary and you’re looking out at the jeering crowd. You the only human who has never sinned- You the one who dedicated his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: *other

Faith, The Birth Of John The Baptist. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Dec 7, 2023

Luke's eye witness account of John the Baptist's birth is a wonderful account, Isaiah 40 fore told and now made real.

The words that follow from Isaiah 40 are a kind of celebration of faith in that Isaiah was proclaiming a time of comfort for the people of Israel. Isaiah forecast a messenger who would make a way for the Messiah. Isaiah 40:1-5 & 9-11 Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. 2 Speak ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-5, Luke 1:1-80, Matthew 3:3, Luke 1:19-28, Mark 1:1-9, Isaiah 40:9-11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Salvation Army

Count The Cost Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Sep 18, 2025

If you want Jesus to teach you how to change your world, rank Him first in your life, risk your life for Him, renounce all you have, and remain committed to Him.

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Scripture: Luke 14:25-35, Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Faithful In Sharing The Good News Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 3, 2005

Being faithful in sharing the good news requires the right perspective, right passion and right presentation.

Introduction: A. I want to begin by using an illustration from Israel’s history as a backdrop for our lesson today. 1. The story is covered in 2 Kings chapters 6 and 7. 2. Sometime around 850 B.C., Joram was king of Israel, and Ben-Hadad king of Aram mobilized his entire army and laid siege to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ