Sermons on Suffering Builds Faith:

Story Of Faith

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Aug 20, 2015

A Christian's life is based on faith. Even the Apostles lacked it at times. This is hard to understand since they were eyewitnesses. We all have evidence that Jesus works in our lives today so when our faith is weak we are no different than them!

Story of Faith I. Matt. 14:22-33/Mk. 6:30-52/Luke 9:10-17/Jo. 6:1-15 A. Prelude to The Story 1. Prior to Jesus coming to His own hometown Mark tells us He had cast out the demon, Legion and raised a little girl from the dead. Upon arrival to Nazareth He teaches in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unbelief And Faith

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Apr 8, 2017

What does unanswered prayer say about our level of faith? Many of us believe we're walking in more faith than we really are.

A couple of years ago I came face to face with a very sobering and heart-wrenching revelation: my faith was not where I thought it was. But I didn’t know that until “I didn’t see” the faith results I was seeking. I had convinced myself that my faith was at a place where it was not. A very dear ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:24, Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remember What’s Ahead

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Feb 15, 2010

Why did the wicked prosper and the faithful suffer? Through Psalm 73 our God brings us comfort and strength as we struggle with this question.

Text: Psalm 73:1-28 Theme: Remember What’s Ahead Season: The Last Sunday after Epiphany: Transfiguration Date: February 14, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Remember-What_s-Ahead-Psalm73_1-28.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Living By Faith

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 3, 2017

This is a rewrite of Steve Shepherd's wonderful message from 2003. We're to worship by faith, walk by faith, and work by faith, as exhibited by Abel, Enoch, and Noah, consecutively. A good, challenging message.

LIVING BY FAITH Heb. 11:4-7 INTRODUCTION A. ILLUSTRATION 1. 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?” 2. “That,” the guide ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Forward In Faith: Walking In Joy And Faith Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 14, 2014

An encouragement keep walking in joy and faith during times of trail and tribulation.

If you know anything about me, it’s probably that I am always doing something. I am always busy doing something for the Lord. But the last couple of weeks has been different, I’ve had a viral infection that has really knocked the wind out of my sails. And one thing I have done a lot ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Sighing Faith Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 20, 2002

Wait on God when you do not understand Him.

A SIGHING FAITH Habakkuk 1:1-2:1 S: Waiting on God Th: Where is God when things go wrong? Pr: WAIT ON GOD WHEN YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND HIM. ?: [Inductive] KW: Complaints TS: We will find three complaints that Habakkuk has about God. The ____ complaint is God is… I. INDIFFERENT (2) II. INACTIVE ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Shipwrecked Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 23, 2013

When one runs aground on the Faith, injuring others within the flock, the appropriate response is to hand such individuals over to Satan.

“This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith, among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Unity, Two Are Better Than One: Build A Bridge

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 20, 2009

Come, let us understand the power of synergism. There is power in unity... come BUILD A BRIDGE.

TWO ARE BETTER THAN ONE... SYNERGISM, Build a bridge! FOCUS ON UNITY or UNITY AS A GOAL By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. SYNERGISM --- TWO ARE BETTER THAN ONE... CAN WE ACKNOWLEDGE A SIMPLE TRUTH FOUND IN ECCLESIATES? A. We are better together than we are seperated... Eccles. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:6-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"What Faith Is And What Faith Does” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 22, 2006

Faith is a common denominator. Every one alive daily expresses faith in something. No one can live a single day without exercising faith....

A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 18 “What Faith Is and What Faith Does” Hebrews 11:1-7 Faith is a common denominator. Every one alive daily expresses faith in something. No one can live a single day ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Be Faithful Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Feb 22, 2015

A sermon on the fruit of faithfulness found in Galatians 5:22 -23.

"Relaunch 2015" pt. 7 - I Will Be Faithful Galatians 5:22-23 Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. Introduction: I want to welcome you this morning to part 5 of a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

A Show Of Faith

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 24, 2021

The Gospel has: Personal Appeal; Universal Authority; and Divine Appearance

A Show of Faith Greetings Podcast Patriots. This is Perry Greene of GNA. Thank you so much for listening in today. I hope you are checking out our website at GodNAmerica.com. Please stop by occasionally. I am hoping to have some merchandise available for you soon. You may also donate to help us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17, Matthew 10:32-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Learning From Suffering And Pain Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 27, 2023

Jesus promised His followers would suffer trials and persecutions.

“These trials will show that your faith is genuine … tested as fire tests and purifies gold—though your faith is far more precious than mere gold. So, when your faith remains strong through many trials, it will bring you much praise and glory and honor.” 1 Peter 1:7, NLT “When troubles come your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Faithing - Faith Without Works Is Dead

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Sep 9, 2012

In the Christian life faith and works go together like inhaling and exhaling. Billy Graham stated it in these terms: Faith is taking the Gospel in; works is taking the Gospel out.

For those not familiar with an Anglican Service; there are four Scripture Readings before the Sermon. The Scripture Readings for this day were: Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23 ; Psalm 125 ; James 2:1-17 and Mark 7:24-37. Alexander Graham Bell was an amazingly talented person. He invented the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Faithful Soldier Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Sep 9, 2009

What we can learn from a Centurion about being people who ’amaze’ and please Jesus that we may commit to be like that ourselves to His pleasure and glory!

Series: Jesus’ Unexpected Heroes “THE FAITHFUL SOLDIER” Sunday, September 6, 2009 AM Perth Bible Church Rev. Todd G. Leupold INTRODUCTION: As we launch a new series, I would like us to consider what does it mean to be a hero? What does or doesn’t make someone a hero in your eyes? Would ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful Service

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Dec 6, 2011

A Veteran's Day Message -- understanding what it means to serve God with extraordinary faith and courage by encouraging others.

INTRO: THE STORY OF THE FOUR CHAPLAINS This morning, I’d thought it be good to honor our veterans, and to look at veteran of the faith who served so that others could live. Now, to all you who’ve given so much for this country and for our freedoms —Thank you! It is in that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran