Sermons on Setting An Example:

Introduction Developing Your Faith Series

Contributed by Greg Hess on Jun 29, 2002

Looking at Jesus’ ministry and how he developed his disciples faith and appling it to our lives today

DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH Introduction Heb 11:1-3 1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Centurion Came To Him Series

Contributed by Greg Hess on Jun 29, 2002

DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH

DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH Matt 8:5-13 a centurion came to Him 5 Now when Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came to Him, pleading with Him, 6 saying, "Lord, my servant is lying at home paralyzed, dreadfully tormented." 7 And Jesus said to him, "I will come and heal him." 8 The centurion ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jairus A Ruler Of The Synagogue Came To Jesus Series

Contributed by Greg Hess on Jun 29, 2002

DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH

DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH Mark 5:22-24 ~ 35-43 A ruler of the synagogue – An administrator of the building and the overseer of worship dynamics Your daughter is dead – no hope for the hopeless Don’t fear, only believe – fear is opposite of faith Only the close few were allowed to witness this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:22-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Blind Men Came To Him Series

Contributed by Greg Hess on Jun 29, 2002

DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH

DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH Matt 9:27-30 the blind men came to Him The blind men followed Jesus asking for mercy Persistent following in darkness will yield great benefits When they entered the house – The time was right – all in God’s time The place was right – no distractions from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Little Dogs Eat The Crumbs Series

Contributed by Greg Hess on Jun 29, 2002

DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH

DEVELOPING YOUR FAITH Matt 15:22-28 the little dogs eat the crumbs 1. Everyone who has a need is not automatically eligible 10 virgins God hears the voice of the repentant God house is blessed 2. Persistence with wisdom is a powerful tool Being a nag will only get you in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:22-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Deep Water Faith

Contributed by William Butler on Mar 9, 2003

God desires that we LAUNCH OUT INTO THE DEEP.

DEEP WATER Scripture: Luke 5:1-4,5 1 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 4 Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. 5 And Simon answering ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

"Waiting On The Wind" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 21, 2003

We must take a step of faith when conditions are unfavorable.

Iliff & Saltillo UM churches Memorial Day Weekend May 26, 2002 “Waiting On the Wind” Eccl. 11:1-6 INTRODUCTION: It was 1866 and the United States was recovering from the long and bloody Civil War between the North and the South. Surviving soldiers came home with many stories to tell. Henry ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

A Faith Worth Talking About

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 26, 2003

In this message we will see some awesome things about the faith of the Thessalonian Christians that should inspire us to a deeper faith. (1 Thessalonians pt-1)

"A FAITH WORTH TALKING ABOUT" I THESSALONIANS 1:1-10 Today we begin our study of the book of I Thessalonians -- it will be a great study from the word of God. I will preach 6 messages on sunday mornings from this book. In Paul’s day, 200,000 people lived there -- most were Greeks, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Friend

Contributed by Darryl Mcauley on Mar 27, 2003

This is a monlogue in the 1st person on the life and character of Abraham

Mes #: 300303 File #: The Life Of Abraham Text: Genesis 12-25 Title: God’s Friend The Life of Abraham March 30, 2003 Some have called me a friend of God. God has been so important to me, and I enjoy fellowship with Him and I like to be considered God’s friend. It has been such a journey ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith's Hall Of Fame: Abel, Enoch & Noah Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Nov 25, 2003

A view of Faith’s Hall of Fame’s first three portraits.

Hebrews 11:1 – 7 INTRODUCTION Reading Hebrews 11 is like walking through a portrait gallery full of all your favorite heroes. It is here we see a portrait of our heroes of faith. Beginning our walk through Faith’s Hall of Fame, the Hebrew writer reminds us that God does not expect us to believe ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living By Faith

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 19, 2003

Hebrews chapter eleven tells how to live by faith.

INTRO.- ILL.- A guide was conducting a group of tourists around the Empire State Building. On the elevator ride to the 102nd floor, a nervous woman asked, “What if these elevator cables should break? Would we go up or down?” “That,” the guide said, “depends entirely on the kind of life you’ve ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Bold Take A Step Of Faith

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Apr 7, 2003

God is not only our Comforter, but from time to time He is our discomforter. We need to take a bold step of faith and move out of our comfort zones.

Be Bold Take a Step of Faith Luke 1:26-38 Matthew 14:22-33 This morning we are looking at two Biblical examples of individuals that moved beyond their comfort zones. Mary the Mother of Jesus by faith was willing to accept God’s plan for her life and move beyond her comfort zone and waited ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Free Methodist

Lesson 1: God's Call

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

Abraham’s Journey of Faith

A. INTRODUCTION 1. His faith. Abraham is the only one that God called His Friend. (II Chron. 20:7; Isa. 41:8; 2:23). Arabs called him El Kahil, i.e., the friend of God. Abraham’s faith made him closer to God than all others. 2. Father. Terah was a worshiper of idols (Joshua 24:2). Tradition said ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 3: Choosing By Faith

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

Abraham’s Journey of Faith

A. INTRODUCTION: MATTHEW 13: 5-18 1. Nephew. "And Haran (Abram’s older brother) begat Lot" (Gen. 11:27). 2. Dependent on Abram. After Lot’s father died, Abram took the position of spiritual head over Lot. 3. Wealthy. Lot got the family inheritance after his father Haran died. Apparently a good ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 4: Faith That Makes You Fight

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

Abraham’s Journey of Faith

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 19:1-24 1. Huge Opposition. "Four kings fought against five kings" (Gen. 14:9 ELT). The four kings from the Chaldees represented the largest known civilization. 2. Former Masters. The kings of the Jordan River Valley had formerly been in servitude. "Twelve years they ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-24

Denomination: Baptist