Sermons on Surfacy Faith:

Faith In Christmas

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 9, 2005

This sermon looks at the faith Joseph needed for that first Christmas

Faith In Christmas 12-11-05 Isaiah 7:13-17 Luke 1:26-38 Let me tell you about my idea for a another ridiculous show on Jerry Springer. Couples who are engaged and the woman gets pregnant before the marriage, but the future husband does not know she’s pregnant. Not only that DNA tests ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith Or Fear

Contributed by Paul Stokes on Dec 20, 2005

Carol Service sermon looking at responses to Jesus - Herod’s fear and the Magi’s faith.

According to the Daily Mail, being here is good for you! In a section entitled "Making the most of your life" the Mail gave 12 reasons as to why this special time can be good for you and why you should rejoice on Christmas Day, one of which was ’Carol Singing’ It stirs the soul and takes us back ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

By Faith Alone

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 29, 2006

Only by grace through faith in Christ can we be saved.

BIG IDEA: Only by grace through FAITH can we be saved. “It is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God—not by works, so that no one can boast” (Eph. 2:8-9). REVIEW: I need to be saved because I was born a SINNER and sin’s ultimate consequence ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Faithful

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 29, 2006

“Faithful” is defined as “firm in adherence to promises”. We say with Jeremiah, "Great is Thy faithfulness."

GOD IS FAITHFUL “God is faithful, by whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.” 1 Corinthians 1:9 “Faithful” is defined as “firm in adherence to promises”. Jeremiah wrote, “Through the LORD’s mercies we are not consumed because His compassions fail not. They ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:9

Denomination: Baptist

Faith On Trial

Contributed by David King on Sep 7, 2006

No matter the vagaries of life, no matter the turn of events, we have an anchor which holds our soul in life and ensures our stability."The Lord is our Refuge and Strength". Ps. 46:1

For believers, faith is the way of life. “The just shall live by faith” Rom. 1: 7. However whatever has to do with life has to be tested. Man designed and built a flying machine, but he would not entrust it with human life until each component has been tested. No drug is administered to any ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Faithful

Contributed by Grant Gregory on Sep 9, 2006

God by his very nature is a faithful God!

The Faithful God Text: Duet. 7:9 "Know therefore that the Lord thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him, and keep the commandments to a thousand generations" God by his very nature is a faithful God!!!! We don’t have to lose sleep ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith And Works

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 11, 2006

A sermon for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 19 Jesus asking who do you say that I am, Peter’s answer

15th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 19 Mark 8:27-38 "Faith and Works" 27 ¶ And Jesus went on with his disciples, to the villages of Caesarea Philippi; and on the way he asked his disciples, "Who do men say that I am?" 28 And they told him, "John the Baptist; and others say, Elijah; and others ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Using Faith

Contributed by Matthew Bullen on Sep 12, 2006

Use your faith to help your relationship grow deeper with God

Some people seem to be blessed, while others seem to struggle all of the time. Why is this? Do bad things not happen to them? They just learn how to handle the things and overcome them. Psalm 1:1-3 -There are 4 types of people, but only one can be blessed 1.) Walk in the counsel of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nurturing Faith

Contributed by Samuel Chandar on Sep 19, 2006

The challenge of faith and how through faith one can lead a victorious Christian life

NURTURING FAITH Heb 12:1-13 I am sure we have come across many definitions of a Christian: Let me share one interesting definition: A Christian:is one who is completely fearless, continually cheerful, and constantly in trouble and always having problems with his faith! Faith is taking God at ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13, Matthew 18:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Evidence Of Faith Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 19, 2006

What is the evidence for faith? Abraham was justified by faith & not by works; here is the logic of this.

Romans 4:1-15 1) Jews are proud of their heritage in Abraham. • They have something to be proud of! I can only trace my family history a little way, but I am proud of my father & grandfather. But my pride says nothing about their worth before God. • In point of fact, no one can be proud before God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-15

Faith And The Impossible Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on May 8, 2006

A look at how we can deal with impossible situations.

Introduction A police exam read: You are on patrol in outer London when an explosion occurs in a gas main in a nearby street. On investigation you find that a large hole has been blown in the footpath and there is an overturned van lying nearby. Inside the van there is a strong smell of alcohol. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:29-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Faithfulness Of God

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006

We can see thru the life of Peter the faithfulness of God.

INTRO: I want us to think about faithfulness. -If your car starts once every three tries, is it reliable? -If your paperboy skips delivery every Monday and Thursday, is he trustworthy? -If you don’t go to work once or twice a month, are you a loyal employee? -If your refrigerator ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Test Of Faith

Contributed by Derek Melanson on May 24, 2006

Just as God tested Abraham by calling him to offer up Isaac as a sacrifice, God also calls us to give up, to sacrifice, to trust even when tested.

“A Test of Faith” Genesis 22: 1 –19; Hebrews 11: 8 – 12, 17 – 20 Introduction: Testing 1, 2, 3 Tell the story of the student who took an hour extra to complete an exam and the professor who waited for him only to tell him that he was going to fail because he took the extra time. Does anyone here ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Faithful Woman

Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 5, 2006

A sermon using the story of Saint Monica, mother of Saint Augustine as the major illustration to communicate the story of the Syrophonecian-Canaanite woman.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three-In-One who gives us salvation, despite who we truly are. Dear Brother and sisters in Christ. When have you been persistent? Have you ever been persistent, with God? There is a very old old story about a woman, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith That Saves Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 6, 2006

Saving faith is more than something you say, feel, or think, it is something you do.

Introduction: A. How many of you have heard of the great tightrope walker named Blondin? 1. For many years I’ve used his story to illustrate saving faith. 2. His story really captivates my mind and challenges my heart. 3. Blondin’s real name was Jean Francois Gravelet. He lived from ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ