Sermons on Strengthening Faith:

The Just Live By Faith Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007

Exposition of Habakkuk 2:1-4 and related verses

Text: Habakkuk 2:1-5, Title: The Just Live By Faith, Date/Place: LSCC, 8/20/06, PM A. Opening illustration: Gordon Dykes walking and jumping around the pulpit B. Background to passage: After Habakkuk’s second response of disbelief and affirmation of trust, God speaks again about the things to come ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Stepping Out On Faith

Contributed by David Rogers on Feb 9, 2007

A sermon on the importance of trusting God

Stepping Out On Faith Esther 4:1-17 Prayer Introduction Many of us say that we live by faith, that we have faith in God to do what He says He will do. But when it comes time to answer that call, to live that life that He calls us to live we fail to completely trust Him. It is hard for us to ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of Persistent Faith

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 14, 2007

Message about the please of a Canaanite woman for her daughter’s healing.

The Value of Persistent Faith Matthew 15:21-28 January 14, 2007 When Noble was just a little baby, he faced a life-threatening illness (details); we’ve also had other children who, when we went to the hospital, had rather slim outlooks. And all Debra and I could do was cry and cry out to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

Faith Is An Invisible Ladder

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 9, 2006

Faith is like an Invisible Ladder it can go everywhere. You use it as you need it. This message reveals the invisible ladder in your life.

Faith is an Invisible Ladder I. Faith is an invisible latter. (Heb 11:1 KJV) Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. A. It can be seen when it is in action. (James 2:18 KJV) Yea, a man may say, Thou hast faith, and I have works: show me thy ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Part 8 - Faith Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Sep 13, 2006

Examine the fruit of Faith which can only come from the Holy Spirit.

The Fruit of the Spirit Part 8 – Faith Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church Tawas City Michigan www.TawasBaptist.org WELCOME We are continuing our Series on The Fruits of the Holy Spirit. We’ve spoke over the past few weeks on Love, Joy and Peace, longsuffering, gentleness and goodness. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Bible Church

A Just Man Of Faith Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 18, 2006

Introduction to the series of Romans sermons. This sermon is about what it means to be God’s "slave," Greek "duolos."

Romans 1:1-18 The theme of Romans: “The just shall live by faith.” No one doubts that Paul wrote Romans. It accurately speaks to us with the voice of God. It is Paul’s most important book. 1) He was a slave of Christ (v.1a). God called him. • What “slave” means. The focus is not on the degrading ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-18

Rugged Individualism And Faith Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 18, 2006

Human arrogance and demonic spirits ally themselves in opposition to even the most elementary spiritual truths. WE NEED GOD AND WE NEED OTHER BELIEVERS

Rugged Individualism and Faith (I Peter 5:10-14) 1. A man came up with a great list of titles for future country music songs. Country Music Song Titles: 1. If You Can’t Live Without Me, Why Aren’t You Dead? 2. I Went Back to My Fourth Wife for the Third Time and Gave Her a Second Chance to Make a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Captives Of Our Faith

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Sep 21, 2006

Is it your desire to live a life wholly committed to Christ? To live a life of conviction requires commitment. We can learn much from Daniel.

Captives of Our Faith Daniel 1:1-20 Isaiah 51:7-8 Matthew 14:23 Romans 12:11-13 1 Corinthians 1:9 Psalm 119 2 Corinthians 5:7 Mark 10:43-44 Prov. 3:6 I never tire of reading and preaching from the “Book of Daniel.” Not only is it one of the best of the Bible’s literary works, but ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Belief + Trust + Faith

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 25, 2006

Just knowing about Jesus will not benefit us. We must know Him. This sermon explains that to know Him we must have belief, trust, and faith.

How much do we really know about God? How much do we think we need to know? One morning, right after school had started, the teachers were called into the teacher’s lounge for a quick meeting. This left all the classrooms empty. Mr. Miles knew that he had an especially unruly class, so he ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13-14

Denomination: *other

Faith That Shames Not God Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 7, 2008

To encourage the local church to be like the patriarchs in exhibiting a faith that God would not be ashamed of.

FAITH THAT SHAMES NOT GOD Hebrews 11:13-16 My brothers and sisters as we the Church of Christ is on the brink of a much needed break through, we first need as I had referenced to during Watch Night Service a major faith lift. I am inclined to believe that many in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

Problems With Lack Of Faith

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 10, 2008

People must learn to trust God for his material needs.

PROBLEMS WITH LACK OF FAITH Matthew 6:19-34 INTRODUCTION ILLUSTRATION WHOEVER ISN’T SCHIZOPHRENIC these days isn’t thinking clearly.—LIFE magazine, January 1981 We can avoid becoming schizophrenic if we learn to live by faith regularly. One application of living by faith is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Fighting For The Faith?

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Jan 12, 2008

We fight for what we are passionate about. This sermon ask the question, "are you passionate about the faith to fight for it?"

Are You Fighting for the Faith? Am service January 6th 2008 Jude 1-4 Introduction We fight for what we are passionate about. A politician will fight for bill to passed because they are passionate about the cause that that bill represents. A parent will fight for there children because they are ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Mountain Believing Faith Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 16, 2008

Acting on the promises of God is proof of our faith in the promises of God.

MOUNTAIN BELIEVING FAITH Text: Joshua 14:6-15 Introduction 1. Illustration: We have our priorities mixed up! For example: • You go to a doctor whose name you cannot pronounce and whose degrees you have never verified. • He gives you a prescription you cannot read. • You take it to a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: Methodist

Walking With Jesus In Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 21, 2008

Walking with Jesus in faith means living in confidence, obedience, and righteousness.

Walking with Jesus By Faith II Cor. 5:1-9 INTRO.: Everyone knows I like to fish. When I fish, I seldom see fish. But I select my fishing place based on past experience and reports of others. I have faith the fish are there and I will eventually catch them. The only question is whether it is better ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Increase Our Faith

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 24, 2008

This was story for our associate’s pastor 4th anniversary service comparing her faith to the faith of Mary.

Increase Our Faith 12-16-07 Judges 7:1-8 Luke 1:26-45 When I asked Pastor Kellie if she would like to preach on her anniversary she quickly replied, “no and you can preach on “Increasing our faith.” So that is why I am up here instead of her on her fourth anniversary. How many of you have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed