Sermons on Strengthening Faith:

"Faith Beyond Distractions”

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 4, 2024

Questions: Why is Jesus going to Gentile Sidon? To connect Himself to Elijah? Is the miracle about "Faith? Why does Jesus "spit" and "sigh" in order to work a miracle...when only His words were enough for the woman from Sidon?

In Jesus Holy Name September 8, 2024 Text: Mark 7:24-36 Pentecost XVI - Redeemer “Faith Beyond Distractions” Mark has another great story for us this morning about the vastness of the Kingdom of God and the ministry of Jesus which reaches beyond the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37, Matthew 15:21-28, Isaiah 9:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Urgent- Faith In Action Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 22, 2024

This is the 215th sermon in the series "Action". This is the 5th sermon from Titus.

Series: Action [#215] URGENT- FAITH IN ACTION Titus 3:1-15 Introduction: This week has been a difficult one. I have new work responsibilities, which came with 11 additional employees to supervise. They are not used to my management style; and I am not used to the defiance. With all that ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith That Does Not Save Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 27, 2024

Acts 8:9-25 teaches us about a faith that does not save.

Introduction Years ago, I read a story about the famous outlaw Jesse James (1847-1882). He killed a man in a bank robbery and, shortly after that incident, professed faith in Jesus and was baptized at the Kearney Baptist Church in Kearney, Missouri (the church where his father had once served as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:9-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Faith That Does Save Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 5, 2024

Acts 8:26-40 teaches us about a faith that does save.

Introduction John Newton was born in 1725 in England and lived a rebellious life. As a young man, he worked on ships, including slave ships, transporting enslaved people across the Atlantic. He was notorious for his wild behavior, harsh personality, and lack of faith. His life, dominated by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Finding Faithful Friends Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 4, 2025

To grow in faithfulness, make some faithful friends.

Finding Faithful Friends Philippians 2:19-30 Rev. Brian Bill March 1-2, 2025 People get mixed up on my name all the time. Some simply call me “Bill” and I’ve even been called “Brain,” though I’m not sure where that one comes from. When I’m called “Mr. Bill,” people around my age think of his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In The Right Things

Contributed by Michael Blitz on Mar 16, 2025

This morning, a Canaanite Woman barges into the house Jesus is praying seeking his help. Jesus comments seem cold, but her acknowledgement of Jesus authority, and her need for Grace brings about a great lesson in where we stand before God.

Good Morning. Today, we have a tough lesson, in that it seems to show us a Jesus who is not the approachable loving friend we sometimes can imagine, but standoffish, aloof, and cold; similar to the way he talks to Mary in Cana before He turns water into wine. As the cartoon on the bulletin cover ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Anglican

Faith Comes By Hearing

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Mar 19, 2025

Believing the Gospel of Jesus Christ is the ONLY way one can be saved. This message needs to be shared to the world/

Faith Comes by Hearing Romans 10:8–17 NKJV But what does it say? “The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart” (that is, the word of faith which we preach): that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith Over Delusion

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 23, 2025

Faith comes by hearing the Word that leads us into the object of faith the living Word of God, Jesus Christ.

So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Romans 10:17 KJV Not signs and wonders. They had Christ in front of them performing miracles and still did not believe. Jesus said that a wicked and adulterous generation would not receive a sign except the sign of Jonah. If ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:17, Matthew 16:4, Mark 13:22-23, 1 Thessalonians 2:7, 2 Thessalonians 2:8-12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

The Three Faiths Of Easter

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Apr 6, 2025

When John, Peter, and Mary all came to the empty tomb, they exhibited three types of faith that are present in many people today when they face and look into the empty tomb of Jesus.

The Three Faiths of Easter John 20:1-18 View on our Webpage: https://www.mesquitelivingwaters.com/stream/ Or on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6pvasBS2go Have you ever noticed how much running there is in the Bible? There’s so much that sometimes it leaves me breathless ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18, Matthew 18:3

Denomination: Foursquare

Find Me Faithful

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 10, 2025

Daniel 6

FIND ME FAITHFUL (DANIEL 6) In the second century, when early Church Father Polycarp, student of Apostle John, was asked to recant his Christian faith, he boldly declared, “86 years I have served Him, and He has done me no wrong. How can I blaspheme my King Who saved me?” The proconsul threatened, ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Faith In God

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 17, 2025

Faith is the foundation of our relationship with God. It is the currency of the Kingdom and the key that unlocks the supernatural. Without faith, we cannot please God, and without faith, we cannot receive from God.

THE POWER OF FAITH IN GOD By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Hebrews 11:1–6 Supporting Texts: Mark 11:22–24, Romans 4:17–21, Matthew 17:20, James 1:6, Luke 1:37 INTRODUCTION: Faith is the foundation of our relationship with God. It is the currency of the Kingdom and the key that unlocks the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

From Fear To Faith

Contributed by Louis J Locke on Oct 8, 2024

God doesn't want us to walk in fear, but to trust Jesus and let the peace of God rule in our hearts.

FROM FEAR TO FAITH A. The Nature of fear 1. Fear is the emotion brought on by a perceived danger or threat, real or perceived. 2. Fear is a good emotion to warn us, but on the negative side can also be debilitating, paralyzing, controlling and can bind us up. 3. There is also a spiritual ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27, Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Foursquare

Bartimaeus: Mercy And Faith

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Oct 24, 2024

The encounter of the "blind beggar" (Bartimaeus) with Jesus teaches us the importance of seeking mercy and living out our faith!

JESUS IS ON HIS WAY TO JERUSALEM WHERE HE WILL GIVE HIS LIFE AS THE ATONING SACRIFICE ON THE CROSS. HE IS FOCUSED. HE IS ON A PASSIONATE MISSION GIVEN TO HIM BY HIS FATHER. ALONG THE WAY, HE CONTINUES TO SHOW THE LOVE OF THE FATHER TO CHILDREN, THROUGH HEALINGS, TEACHINGS, EXPELLING DEAMONS, AND ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52, Hebrews 4:16, Luke 18:13, Hebrews 11:1, 1 John 2:3-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Power Of Faith And Conviction

Contributed by Rakesh Sharma on Oct 25, 2024

In today's sermon, we will explore the profound connection between faith and conviction, drawing inspiration from Hebrews 11 and the examples of biblical heroes.

>> Opening Bible Verse Hebrews 11:1-40 ESV "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the people of old received their commendation..." >> Opening Illustration Consider the story of Dashart Manji, a man from Gaya who ran ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40, 2 Timothy 4:7, Daniel 3:16-18, Exodus 3:4, Deuteronomy 34:4-5, Romans 4:20-21, Job 1:22, Daniel 6:22, Genesis 6:22, Nehemiah 2:20, Hebrews 11:6, Acts 2:14-35  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Forgiveness Fruit

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Oct 26, 2024

Have faith, right attitudes, right requests and forgive to see what God will do. Maranatha!!!

Mark 11:15 And they come to Jerusalem: and Jesus went into the temple, and began to cast out them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the moneychangers, and the seats of them that sold doves; 16 And would not suffer that any man should carry any vessel through the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-25

Denomination: Baptist