Sermons on Struggles Of Faith:

Our Precious Faith Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 28, 2014

To face & overcome the problems within & without the Christian needs to grow spiritually. Peter would have believers learn the lesson of faithful living in difficult times through his insightful letter.

2 PETER 1: 1-2 [Our Precious Faith Series] OUR PRECIOUS FAITH [Matthew 16:13-19] The apostle opens and closes 2 Peter with the theme of victory. It opens with how to gain the victory of grace and peace and then closes with the victory of the ages for those who have grown in the grace and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Maturing In Our Faith

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 6, 2014

How to motivate and encourage others.

Maturing in our faith INTRO.- ILL.- There once was a man whose life long dream was to sail around the world in his boat. • And as he set off on his Voyage • There was a crowd of people laughing at him on the pier • They were saying things like you’ll never make ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:16-39

Denomination: Christian Church

Jochebed - A Woman Of Faith

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 11, 2014

Can you think of anyone else in the world that has more potential for a positive influence on a child than a mother does? Jochebed was a godly mother who by faith let go and let God in the life of her son Moses.

Jochebed - A Woman of Faith Exodus 2:1-8 Behind every great man is his mother. Someone imagined the mothers of these well-known sons making the following comments: Mrs. Morse: “Sam, stop tapping your fingers on the table--it’s driving me crazy!” Mrs. Lindbergh: “Charles, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-8, Numbers 26:59

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith Filled Mother

Contributed by David Dewitt on May 11, 2014

Mother's Day Message 2014. Focus on the nameless mother who placed her faith in Jesus

* Mothers teach us about logic: "If you fall out of that tree and break your neck, don’t come crying to me." * Mothers teach us about religion: "You better pray that comes out of the carpet." * Mothers teach us about time travel: "If you don’t straighten up, I’m going to knock ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Church Of God

Mom's Of Great Faith

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on May 15, 2014

Mothers day message in the faith of the Canaanite women.

Mom’s of great faith Introduction- Matthew 15:21-28 This is an unusual passage for Mothers Day. Jesus is at the height of His ministry and is confronted by a Mother who claimed that her child was demon-possessed. The disciples are annoyed that this Mom keeps bothering them and crying out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Nazarene

Faith Is One And Catholic Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 17, 2014

The word "catholic" means universal. It means we are open to all humans and open to all Truth.

Thursday of 5th Week of Easter 2014 Lumen Fidei Today’s reading from the Acts of the Apostles gives us a glimpse of the first ecumenical council, and an important look at the hierarchical structure of the early Catholic Church. Remember that the debate was over circumcision. Some of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:7-21

Denomination: Catholic

Be Faithful (Strong & Courageous)

Contributed by Bobby Stults on May 19, 2014

God has called us to be faithful in our service to Him. As Joshua was called to be strong & courageous, we too are called to that same calling... but it can only happen when we are grounded in Gods Word & resting on His power!

Sermon Brief Date Written: May 14, 2014 Date Preached: May 18, 2014 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Recognition of Graduates Sermon Title: Be Faithful (Strong & Courageous) Sermon Text: Joshua 1:1-9 [ESV] TEXT: Essence of the Text: Joshua is challenged to be ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of A Mother's Faith

Contributed by Paul Barreca on May 20, 2014

A mother's faith can be used by God to save her child.

Two of my sisters are here with us today, so I must indulge in a few family stories! The first is the night we thought we lost mom. Just after Thanksgiving last year, the family was gathered for a dinner at my house. Mom had just returned from visiting my sisters in New York. She was having ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Of A Foreign Woman

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 22, 2013

Bitter Beginnings, Kindness Shown, Redeemer Found, Unexpected Endings

THE FAITH OF A FOREIGN WOMAN CHAPTER 9, “THE STORY” RUTH 1-4 INTRODUCTION We are studying the Bible this year from the beginning to the end. We are watching as God enfolds His Story for us to see. We are seeing how God weaves together lives, purpose, sin, attitudes, mistakes, humble ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Characteristics Of Faithful Ministry Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Apr 30, 2013

WE ALL HAVE HEARD AT ONE TIME OR ANOTHER THAT WE SHOULD BE INVOLVED IN SOME TYPE OF MINISTRY FOR CHRIST. AFTER ALL WE HAVE BEEN SAVED BY THE BLOOD OF CHRIST, CALLED TO SERVE THE RISEN CHRIST, AND LOOK FORWARD TO THE CROWNS OF HAVING FAITHFULLY SERVED THE

THE CHARACTERISTICS OF FAITHFUL MINISTRY Acts 14:1-7 At Iconium Paul and Barnabas went as usual into the Jewish synagogue. There they spoke so effectively that a great number of Jews and Gentiles believed. 2 But the Jews who refused to believe stirred up the Gentiles and poisoned their minds ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Possibility Of The Potential Of Faith

Contributed by James Thornton on May 15, 2013

Have faith to believe and you shall receive.

Rom 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Rom 12:3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2-3

Denomination: Apostolic

Stand Firm In The Faith

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 17, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you firm in the faith? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show or prove that our faith is the overcomer in us. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 16:13 (Amplified Bible) Be alert and on your guard; stand firm

I. EXORDIUM: Are you firm in the faith? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show or prove that our faith is the overcomer in us. IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 16:13 (Amplified Bible) Be alert and on your guard; stand firm in your faith (your conviction respecting man’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Confessing Faith In The Name

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 22, 2013

What a great message we find in the early chapters of Acts. This is our history as followers of Jesus Christ. Our call is to faith and confession in the Name of Jesus.

(Read Acts 3-4 with slides) Lesson: Sharing the gospel is part of the churches identity. It doesn’t matter what the world says we should do, we answer to a higher authority and we must not be silent. Let me see if you agree with me or not here: A church that does not confess its faith is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Seeking Understanding

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 1, 2014

God redeemed the world through suffering, and we can understand, if not fully comprehend, the mystery.

Thursday after Ash Wednesday 2014 Lumen Fidei On this first day after the solemn beginning of Lent, as we begin our forty-day retreat, the Church gives us some stark words. Deuteronomy tells us that the choice is between life and death, between blessing and curse. Honor and obey God alone, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-25

Denomination: Catholic

Restoring Your Faith Series

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Mar 3, 2014

There are few things in life that can hurt us so deeply and scar us so permanently as to have our faith shattered by someone we love. But by Gods grace faith can and is restored.

Restoring your faith John Chapter 21 When was the last time that you had your faith entirely shattered? Was it in the Detroit Red Wings or the Toronto Maple Leafs? That’s one kind of faith – the faith of a fan. What about not getting that promotion or job that someone had promised you? That’s ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed