Sermons on Sustaining Faith:

Running On Faith

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 9, 2003

Sometimes living a Christian life in a strong soul-winning church is much like my initial experience with the cardio-vascular machines. We become exhausted and there is a stitch in our sides, as we suck spiritual air and we wonder how we can go on. Some

Running On Faith Hebrews 11:32-12:3 Introduction: Believe it or not, for the past four months, this preacher has been working out in a gym on the average of 1 ½ hours a day, five days a week. Most of the routine was bearable at the beginning, except ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Gives Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jan 31, 2006

A believer’s giving is the barometer of their faith.

Faith That Gives Gen. 14:17-24 Jan. 8, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Barometer 1 Low pressure-clouds/rain are coming in 2 High pressure-blue skies are starting to show B Giving is a barometer for your spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

A Sermon On Faith Series

Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Oct 31, 2006

A three week look at the characteristics of faith hope and love in a person’s life

The Remaining Three A Sermon on Faith I Corinthians 13:13 Houston pastor John Bisango describes a time when his daughter Melody Jean, age five, came to him and asked for a doll house. John promptly nodded and promised to build her one, then he went back to reading his book. Soon he glanced out ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:13

Denomination: Nazarene

The Faith That Overcomes

Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 28, 2007

We must see Jesus and hear His voice in the midst of the storms of life. He will enable us to stay above the challenges if we stay focused on Him, all the way.

Jesus reached out His hand and grabbed Peter, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” (14:31) • This line is a revelation - if Peter had not doubted, he would have been walking still. • If he had not allowed the wind to distract him, he could have reached Jesus, still afloat. According to Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The End Of Faith?

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 13, 2007

Dear saints of God do not believe the lies that this increasingly secular culture would have you accept! In order to be a person of faith you need not abandon the mind which God gave you. And in order to be a person of reason you need not abandon faith i

The End of Faith? Psalm 14 Introduction One day the zoo-keeper noticed that the orangutan was reading two books - the Bible and Darwin’s Origin of Species. Surprised, he asked the ape, “Why are you reading both those books?” “Well,” said the orangutan, “I just wanted to know if I was my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

A Little Space For Grace

Contributed by Rodney Barlow on Feb 5, 2015

Message about how people need a little bit of grace to be able to see how God can bring out the best in them.

A Little Space of Grace Ezra 9:6-8 Sermon In One Sentence: The Grace that God has allowed us to have is a wonderful thing. This book describes the time period in which God was showing his grace to his people by allowing them to make their way back to there proper place and position on earth. God ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith That Is Tested

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Oct 25, 2006

Abraham’s life testifies that it is our FAITH that pleases God. But our FAITH must be tested, forging our character and refining our trust to prepare us for the day when our FAITH will become sight.

FAITH THAT IS TESTED Genesis 22: 1-14 Good News Christian Fellowship BUCAS, Daraga Albay October 22, 2006 INTRODUCTION A. About last week’s message. 1. Last week we have learned that trusting the Lord brings: • Deliverance 1. saved us “out from horrible pit;” from helplessness and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Determined To Be Faithful Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 8, 2009

Exposition of Daniel 1:8-21 about Daniel’s commitment, his confidence, and God’s favor in refusing the King’s provisions

Text: Daniel 1:8-21, Title: Determined to be Faithful, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/8/09, PM A. Opening illustration: conversation with a friend at the TCSO, new believer, about struggles in Christian life B. Background to passage: God has given Jerusalem and Jehoiakim over to N, and now N has commanded his ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-21

Denomination: Baptist

Got Faith?

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 7, 2016

Sometimes God's plans are so much greater than our plans that all we can do is keep hoping, keep putting our faith in the One who always works for our good and his glory. As we cultivate a relationship with Christ, we build our faith muscles.

Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 Got Faith? Have you ever come down with a case of PCS-itis? You know what that is, right? PCS-itis is when every two or three years you start itching for a move. It’s in your blood. You’re not content to stay put. It may be simply moving down the block, or moving ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-16, Genesis 12:1-4, Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Shield Of Faith Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Sep 7, 2014

Faith is taking God at His Word! When you believe what God says is true you behave how God tells you. When we live as like God is telling the truth not one fiery dart of the devil can find its mark! We are protected by our faith and trust in Jesus!

Intro: A preacher an evangelist and a priest went out in a boat fishing on the lake. The preacher needed to go to the bathroom so he got up got out of the boat walked on the water to shore and walked back the same way. The evangelist also had to go relieve himself got up out of the boat and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith To See PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 19, 2023

To explore the transformative power of faith, courage, and the decision to follow Christ, as demonstrated in the encounter between Jesus and Bartimaeus. Key

Good morning, dear friends! It is indeed a joy to gather together in the house of the Lord, to lift our voices in praise, to bow our hearts in prayer, and to open our minds to the wisdom found in His holy Word. Today, we are going to immerse ourselves in a passage from the Gospel of Mark, a moment ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Topics: Homecoming, Faith

A Faithful Watchman PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 2, 2024

This sermon emphasizes the believer's responsibility to warn others about the consequences of sin and to actively participate in leading others towards Christ.

Good morning, beloved family of God. Let's take a moment to quiet our hearts, to set aside the worries and cares of this world, and focus our minds on the Word of God. The Word that is alive, active, sharper than any two-edged sword, and the Word that has the power to transform our lives. Our ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 3:18-19

Topics: Dissuading, Unbeliever, Destruction

Faith Is The Victory

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 8, 2023

How does faith give the victory? 1. Faith in the future. 2. Faith overcomes temptation. 3. Faith to Go on. 4. Faith to Die (Started working on this some years ago so have no idea where this outline came from. Yes, this sermon is based on the hymn, "Faith Is the Victory")

HoHum: “everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith.” 1 John 5:4, NIV. The hymn “Faith is the Victory” is based on this verse. The author of this hymn, John Yates, overcame an accident prone childhood. In 1844, 7 year old John fell ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4, Hebrews 11:1, 2 Peter 3:9-14, John 17:15-16, Romans 12:11, 1 Thessalonians 4:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Test Of Faith

Contributed by James Jackson, Ii on Dec 13, 2000

God has to test our faith in order to know where we stand with Him.

Printed Text Genesis 22:1-14 Introduction A. Comparing Price Tags A well-to-do merchant stood on the dock watching as final preparations were made for a ship to sail. As he stood there, he was joined by a stranger whose clothing revealed his poverty. Finally the stranger spoke up. “You seem ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Shield Of Faith

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 14, 2003

Spiritual warfare is always continuing around us. Weather you want to fight or not you are in inlisted in the war. All believers in Jesus are either continually under attacked or conquered by our spiritual enemy.

The Shield of Faith Eph 6:16… above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to Eph 4:27-28 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. NIV 2 Sam 22:36 36 You give me your shield of victory; you stoop down to make me great. As we grow together through the ministries of Open ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:36

Denomination: Assembly Of God