Sermons on Sustaining Faith:

Walking By Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 25, 2009

Christians walk a different walk. Not only do we walk along a different path, but we also walk in a different manner. The difference is caused by our active and dynamic relationship with Jesus.

2 Corinthians 5:6-10, 14-17 “Walking By Faith” INTRODUCTION Various Christian groups have attempted to define what it is like to live as a Christian. At the turn of the twentieth century, the evangelist, Billy Sunday, believed that temperance was the mark of a Christian. Christians shouldn’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-17

Denomination: Lutheran

An Admonition To The Faithful Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Aug 28, 2011

Paul admonishes the Philippian church to keep a watchful eye out for those seeking to destroy. Paul describes three such people in this passage...

Sermon Brief Date Written: August 25, 2011 Date Preached: August 28, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Philippians Sermon Title: An Admonition to the Faithful Sermon Text: Philippians 3:1-3 [ESV] Introduction: 1Finally, my brothers, rejoice in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Prayer Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 2, 2011

A prayer of faith can change a lot of things

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • When life gets difficult or when things are tough, what is the first thing we do? Where do we turn to? • How do we react when things are not going well for us? • What is one the most under-utilized gifts we have from God? • What is one of the most easily exercised gifts we ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Test Of Faith Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

TESTING YOUR FAITH

THE TEST OF FAITH JAMES 1:1 18 This morning I want to begin a study in the book of James but I want to do things a little differently than we normally would. In each bulletin should have been an outline of the book of James...one that I will be using as a basic framework for this series. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

The Character Of Faith Series

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 5, 2011

What is it that you really deserve today? Is it mercy we deserve because we've shown mercy to others. Or are we judges with evil thoughts who discriminate against others. Are we ones who judge by the outward appearances...or do we reflect the glory..the

THE CHARACTER OF FAITH JAMES 2:1 13 A Chinese man and a Jewish man were eating lunch together. Suddenly, without warning the Jew gets up, walks over to the Chinese fellow and smashes him in the mouth, sending him sprawling. The Chinese man picks himself up, rubs his jaw and asks, "What in the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Courageous Faith

Contributed by Tim Spear on Sep 6, 2011

Jesus teaches His disciples that courage is not found in acts of bravery but in trusting in God.

Jesus, the God Man: The Gospel of John “Courageous Faith” John 11:7-16 Introduction: Most of us remember these memorable lines from The Wizard of Oz: Cowardly Lion: Courage! What makes a king out of a slave? Courage! What makes the flag on the mast to wave? Courage! What makes the ...read more

Scripture: John 11:7-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Step Of Faith Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 12, 2012

Stepping out in Faith can be pretty scary. There is so much apparent uncertainty, and often a lack of ability to see where our foot will land. Peter took some amazing steps of faith that led him to be able to walk on water! What are the things we can l

Steps along Life’s Journey A Step of Faith – Sermon 2 Matthew 14:22-33 Taking a Step of Faith requires Courage (14:27) Desire (14:28) Obedience (14:29) Obedience to Jesus’ Commands appears Risky Dependence on our own wisdom actually is Risky Succeeding in a Step of Faith requires Perseverance ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Faithfulness Of God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 16, 2012

God is faithful in His character, in His Word and to His people. God shows His faithfulness in many practical ways in our lives. He will come through for you always. We want to change to be like Him. We are to be faithful, as He is faithful.

God does not change, not even for a moment. He can be trusted completely because He is faithful. • In the midst of all these news about infidelity, adultery and scandals, God is reminding us today that He is faithful, and we are called to be faithful. • God is constant and ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:19-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Empowered By Faith Series

Contributed by J.d. Tutell on Feb 21, 2012

True faith goes beyond believe in God existence to believing that God can do what He said He would do. If we really have faith we will be willing to take risks and depend on Him.

We’re going to be starting our series on “Discovering the Heart of God” today. For the next few weeks both in the sermons and then also in several community groups we’re going to be talking about things that come from the heart of God. It’s not just that God loves ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-10, Hebrews 11:32, Daniel 6:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Benefits Of Faith

Contributed by John Newbaker on Feb 22, 2012

The medium of exchange between heaven and earth is faith. I don’t know what you will accomplish in your Christian life but you will only accomplish what you can believe God for.

Faith: Why we need it: Benefits of Faith Gal 3:11; Rom 1:17 It has been said the medium of exchange between heaven and earth is faith. When you go to a store to buy something you have to have what? Cash/credit. Cash is the medium of exchange here on earth. Faith is the medium of exchange with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Fears Or Faith? Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 27, 2012

We can come up with all sorts of excuses but what really matters is what Jesus says!

Why do we do what we do on a daily basis? We do things for many reasons; what we know, how we feel, what seems right, what people would say, etc.. Before we talk about the seriousness of doing what God tells us… Let’s have a quick laugh about the 3 workers on a skyscraper… Funny story but sadly, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Evidence Of Faith

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 28, 2012

This passage pictures one of the great lessons of the gospel and that is the evidence of faith. Jesus has just challenged us to open our eyes and look because the fields are white for harvest. Of course, He was talking about witnessing, about sharing th

Tonight’s passage is a fairly short passage and is really a very simply passage, but it pictures one of the great lessons of the gospel and that is the evidence of faith. We are still in chapter 4 of John verses 43-45. Jesus has just challenged us to open our eyes and look because the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Stages Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 29, 2012

We will close out this chapter looking at the stages of faith as seen in the life of a government official of Jesus’ day.

Tonight we will finish up chapter 4 of John. We’ve now gotten away from the story of the woman at the well. Last week we talked about how we show evidence of our faith when we honor Jesus, when we welcome him into our lives, and finally when we receive Him. Tonight we will close out this chapter ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

Faith To Persevere

Contributed by David Mcnally on Mar 3, 2012

Jeremiah is called the 'prophet of doom' but his contemporary Habakkuk is 'a prophet of grace'. God IS in control; persevere in the faith.

Text: Habakkuk 3 verses 17-19 Sermon – The faith to persevere. Habakkuk, his name probably means ‘one who embraces or clings’ lived in Judah towards the end of Josiah’s reign (640-609BC) and his prophecies are generally dated a little before or after the battle of ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Reminder To Be Faithful Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 29, 2011

Paul's life was filled with adversity and he had learned to live out his faith in Christ despite the circumstances and situations around him, here he is calling the Philippian church to do the same!

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 23, 2011 Date Preached: July 24, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: A Series from Philippians Sermon Title: A Reminder to Remain Faithful Sermon Text: Philippians 1:12-30 [ESV] ETS: Paul pointed out that adversity was part of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-30

Denomination: Baptist