Sermons on Sarah Is An Example:

Three Simple Truths About Biblical Faith

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jan 19, 2007

simple truths on faith from Abraham’s life

Three simple truths about Biblical Faith I. Faith Requires a Promise from God (Romans 4:20a). II. Faith Rests in the Power of God (Romans 4:21). God’s ability is the foundation of faith’s stability. III. Faith Results in Praise To God (Romans 4:20b) ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

Saved By A Faith That Works

Contributed by Kelvin Mckisic on Jan 28, 2007

About your faith showing itself through your works.

Saved by a Faith That Works James 2:14-26 We need to understand that good deeds do not save us. Likewise, good beliefs do not save us. But what saves us is a faith that rests in Christ Jesus; His death, burial, resurrection, and ascension into heaven; a faith that shows itself in works. For the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith, Fear, And Failure

Contributed by David Hicks on Feb 1, 2007

There is no failure for those who step out in faith. The only failure is when we live in fear and do not follow God.

Faith, Fear, and Failure Matthew 14:22-33 How willing are you to take a step of faith into the unknown? Are you a person who like to play it safe, get all your ducks lined up in a row, do your pro-con sheet and then timidly step forward, or are you someone who enjoys the thrill of jumping out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Holiness

When God Says "Go" Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

First in a six-part series on the life of faith as seen in the person of Abraham

OK, here’s the story: man worships many gods; man hears voice of real God speaking; man drops everything he’s doing and moves away; man has kid at 100 years of age to 90-year-old wife. That story’s a dime a dozen; I’m sure every one of us can identify with it, right? Or not… But consider the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

3 Million Steps Forward, 2 Steps Back Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

Second in a six-part series on the life of faith as seen in the person of Abraham

When we left him last week, he had stepped out in great faith and was on the move, going at the behest of God to a place known only to God. He had marched what must have seemed like 3 million steps. What courageous faith! What derring-do! He built two separate altars, one at Shechem and one at ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The 1 Essential Thing Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

Third in a six-part series on the life of faith as seen in the person of Abraham

We have questions. God has answers. It is what we do with the answers God gives that makes the difference in our lives. Genesis 15 is effectively one extended, spirited conversation between God and Abram, punctuated by one crucial conclusion that forms one of the lynchpins of Bible theology when ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Worst-Case Scenario Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

Sixth in a six-part series on the life of faith as seen in the person of Abraham

Go to the website www.worstcasescenarios.com, and you’ll find out what to do in the event you find yourself in a real-life, worst-case scenario. For example, there are complete instructions for such things as How to jump from a building into a dumpster How to survive if your parachute fails to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Jephthah: Rebel With A Clause"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 21, 2007

Jepthah was a man in need of grace, and God had it to give in abundance.

Have you ever met someone who has to have everything in writing? I mean, not necessarily in a literal sense; just someone who is so afraid of being cheated, ‘burned’ in the modern vernacular, that they want assurances and promises from others before they will take any requested action or partner ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-40

Denomination: Orthodox

God Uses The Ordinary

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 3, 2008

Learn how God will use ordinary people in His service.

It is amazing how ordinary people sometimes rise above the masses to accomplish great things. • Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin yet rose to become one of our greatest presidents. • Michael Jordan was cut from his middle school basketball ball team because he was an ordinary player. • Dolly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

Faith's Hall Of Fame: Noah

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Mar 3, 2008

Noah’s life teaches three lessons concerning faith.

Shiloh Bible Church Hebrews 11:7 Faith’s Hall of Fame: Noah Introduction Let’s play a game of word association. I’m going to give you a word and I want you to say aloud the first word that comes to your mind. Ready? The word is: Noah. It sounds like many of you responded by the word “ark.” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Learn About Faith's Facets From The Father Of The Faithful

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 17, 2008

We learn from Abraham about the gift of faith.

What’s the most precious thing you have? Your CD-player? Wedding ring? House? While those things may seem quite valuable to us now they won’t last forever. Therefore the most precious thing we have is our faith, for even if we should loose everything else but still have faith, we’re guaranteed to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Live By Faith

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Mar 24, 2008

A lesson in learning to trust God from the book of Habakkuk

Habakkuk 2:1-4 “How Do I Live By Faith?” I have some friends who are doing what is known as "living by faith." To them, and to many who use that phrase, it means that they are trusting totally on God to supply their financial needs. As a matter of fact, most people who use the term "living by ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Beautiful Lady

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 25, 2008

A funeral sermon for a lady who died at 103 years of age.

Funeral for Clara Wagoner 3/23/2008 Think about the changes that have occurred during Mrs. Wagoner’s lifetime. Portions of this were read when Mrs. Wagoner came to church on her 100th birthday. I believe that was the last time she was able to attend. The year was 1905! The average life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In Or Out

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Mar 29, 2008

A sermon from Jesus and Peter walking on the water from Matthew, preached in the weeks leading up to revival services.

In or Out? Matthew 14:22-36 Intro: Back on July 16, 2003 the US Coast Guard intercepted a group of Cubans attempting to escape that tropical paradise that was until recently under the dictatorship of Fidel Castro…they had hopes of finding a new home in the land of the free and the home of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

Snake On A Stick - Keep Focused-Annual I Exam

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 6, 2008

What does a Snake on a Stick have to do with CHRIST? You’ve Seen the EMS star of life symbol before. Where did it come from? What does it mean? We need not only to keep our hearts fixed on our Lord Jesus, but we must also keep our minds focused on Him

4/6/08 Sermon KEEP IN FOCUS-eye "I" exam We need not only to keep our hearts fixed on our Lord Jesus, but we must also keep our minds focused on Him as well. This message is the beginning of a deeper study of symbolism of Jesus’ death on the cross compared to scriptures foreshadowing the event. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational