Sermons on Suffering For The Faith:

"Faith In A Strange Country"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Dec 14, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to PURPOSE IN THEIR HEART TO STICK TO GOD’S STANDARDS.

BIG IDEA: GOD CALLS US TO A LIFE WITHOUT COMPROMISE. REFERENCES: Ecclesiastes 12:1a (Remember now thy creator in the days of thy youth..)Romans 12:1 (I beseech thee therefore bretherens that you present your bodies as a living sacrifice); Ephesians 4:27b 9(Neither give place to the devil); ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Elements Of Great Faith

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 7, 2010

Great faith is shown by: Acknowledging Him as Lord; Humble acceptance of our need of His mercy; Trusting in His power to help.

Elements of Great Faith 08/09/09 AM Text: Luke 8:6-8 Introduction Faith is something pivotal to we who call ourselves Christian. The very fact that we identify ourselves as followers of Jesus implies faith. By trusting in the person of Jesus (that He lived), the truth of His teaching (that He is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Defining Real Faith

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jan 21, 2010

Everyone wants to tell us what real faith looks like. But what does the Bible say?

Passage: Matthew 8:1-13 Intro: We make it so complex, this thing we call the Christian life. 1. we come up with all kinds of plans for success, the TV guys tell us that if we do A and B we will get the reward of C. 2. we have secrets, power plans, ways to make the hand of God move for our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Fruit Of The Spirit: Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 16, 2009

How does the Spirit grow faithfulness in us?

Fruit of the Spirit: Faithfulness Galatians 5:22-23 What is Faithfulness? In our culture: The opposite of “Unfaithfulness” - Unfaithfulness is usually used in the context of marriage – to speak of an affair – going outside the marriage to find what should only be found within the marriage. – we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: *other

Life Style Of Faith

Contributed by Anoop Samuel on Sep 27, 2014

Human beings all tend to agree that different people have different styles. Different style for dressing, work, schedules, you name it. Lifestyles define a person, because other people can watch that person in action. what is the lifestyle of faith?

Human beings all tend to agree that different people have different styles. Different style for dressing, getting work done, schedules, you name it. Lifestyles define a person, because other people can watch that person in action. Clearly the lifestyle of world would be different from that of a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Favoritism Vs Faith Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 28, 2015

Some things are inconsistent with faith in Jesus Christ. Playing favorites in church is sin, plain and simple.

My brothers, show no favoritism as you hold your faith in the glorious Lord Jesus Christ. If a man wearing gold rings and fine clothes enters your assembly and also a poor man wearing ragged clothing enters, if you look at the man wearing fine clothes and say, “Sit here in a good ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Chapter 2 - Faith

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Mar 4, 2022

Are you rapture ready or will you be left behind

RATURE READY CHAPTER 2 – FAITH Good day, so welcome back to part 2 of rapture ready, this part is called faith. What is faith? If we look in Hebrews chapter 11, it tells us what faith is, let us read verse 1 - 3: Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

A Faithful Prayer Warrior Series

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Aug 18, 2023

Today we look at the servant Stephen and his prays. In the last moments of his life we see his short observation and then his prayer.

“A Faithful Prayer Warrior” Acts 7:54-56, 59-60 We again are looking at the prayers of the people of God; not to copy them but understand how they prayed and the effect of prayer. There are only 650 prayers in the Bible and 450 that are answered. Today we look at the servant Stephen and his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Baptist

Running With A Limp

Contributed by Ty Tamasaka on Sep 9, 2011

4 Points on learning how to deal with the "Wilderness Seasons" of our lives. 1. GOD WANTS TO DEVELOP A STEADFAST HEART WITHIN ME. 2. God leads us into seasons of growth and not gratification. 3. GOD WANTS TO DEVELOP THE COURAGE OF A WARRIOR. 4

Running with a Limp The Role of the Wilderness When Jesus comes into our lives, things sure do change don’t they? I recall when I was a new believer, I used to work out at the gym all the time, and there was one occasion when a I wanted to use a rowing machine and noticed a towel on the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-18

Denomination: Other

How Should We Live Series

Contributed by Terry Cavanaugh on May 9, 2008

In this message Philippians 1:1-10 is used to help us come to define our lives by what really counts and brings lasting joy. Our walk with Jesus, our prayer life, and our focus on others.

How many of you would like to live a more joyful life? Would you like to discover how to be content with what ever life dishes out? If you answered yes, this series of Bible teaching is for you. This morning we begin a new series on how to live the joy-filled lives. There is no one who ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Jacob's Dream

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 29, 2008

Jacob’s dream helps us to realize that at the most difficult time’s of our life, God desires to speak to us with positive results.

SC 8/30/2008 Jacob’s dream Genesis chapter 28:1-22 Disclaimer- This sermon is from private study and resources ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:1-22

Denomination: Nazarene

"Kleenex"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Oct 12, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God will ultimately triumphs over death, and sorrow, and WIPE all TEARS away from the face of our lives.

12 October 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris West Fort Hood Chapel Killeen, TX BIG IDEA: To motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God will ultimately triumphs over death, and sorrow, and WIPE all TEARS away from the face of our lives. REFERENCES: Leviticus 23:42-43 (NIV) Live ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jars Of Clay

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 20, 2008

Are we conquerors or endurers?

Jars of Clay Glasses enable me to see things differently. I either see in focus … or out of focus. I either have a headache or I don’t. Depending on which glasses I wear, determines what I see We have doctrinal glasses too. Depending on which doctrines are our pet ones, will determine what we get ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wounds Of Jesus

Contributed by Kadmiel Latha Sudhir Kumar on Apr 9, 2020

Do you know how much Jesus loves you ?Jesus went to the extent of laying down His life to save you and me from the clutches of sin, satan and death. Read more to know how precious you are to Jesus. He suffered so that you should be spared the punishment......

WOUNDS OF JESUS And one will say to him, ‘What are these wounds in your hands?’ Then he will answer, ‘Those with which I was wounded in the house of my friends.’ (Zecharaiah 13:6) ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:6

Romans 8:28 Series

Contributed by Peter Baumgartle on Dec 8, 2015

Romans 8:28

Romans 8:28 And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Great verse. Greatly abused. People use this verse to suggest that there is a silver lining for them behind every tragedy that occurs. That's not true. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ