Sermons on Testing Faithfulness:

Be Willing Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Oct 28, 2022

Naaman is about to face an unexpected challenge to test his willingness to hear and do what God said.

Be Willing 2 Kings 5:1-15 Introduction In our series on Signposts for the Journey we have looked at some major Bible characters to learn that to follow God we must be Obedient, Courageous, Penitent, Wise - and today we conclude this series with a truth that brings them all together. Be ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faithful Works

Contributed by Doug Gorman on Apr 14, 2016

Do your works, deeds, actions or words reflect Christ? Can someone attribute to you the things that you do are Christ-like? Or are you doing them for your own advantage?

Isaiah 64:6: “But we are all like an unclean thing, and all our righteous acts are like filthy rags; we all fade as a leaf and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.” As I stand here to deliver this message I pray that God will use me for His ambition. Nothing is to be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fearless Faith Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 21, 2020

Believe God and face adversity with courage, face the adversary with confidence, and face achievement without conceit.

In our day, when a lot of people are worried about staying safe, Mark Moring from Elburn, Illinois, has some suggestions: 1st, Avoid riding in automobiles because they are responsible for 20 percent of all fatal accidents. 2nd, Do not stay home because 17 percent of all accidents occur in the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-40, Judges 7:1-25, Judges 8:1-35, 1 John 5:4, Proverbs 16:18, 2 Corinthians 12:9, James 1:5, James 3:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Defending The Faith Series

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on May 20, 2025

In the opening verses of Jude, we’re reminded that following Christ means embracing a new identity—one marked by complete submission and ownership by Jesus. This message calls the Church to stay alert and defend the faith from subtle internal threats that distort grace and divide the body.

It’s the end of June of 2023. Crazy, isn’t it? Well I guess not really - that’s how time works. But, May 1st of this year marked half a decade that I’ve been here at New Hope, and in fact, this month, although it’s almost over, marks exactly 2 full years since I’ve started preaching here. Kind of a ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-4, Jeremiah 17:9-10, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Is The Victory Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 17, 2001

The text is divided into two great principles, the exciting victories of faith and the enduring virtues of faith.

A Study of Hebrews 11 Sermon # 3 “Faith is the Victory” Hebrews 11:32-40 We live in a society where winning is everything. Everything in our society is success oriented. Even the church has acquired the success ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Baptist

Obedient Faith

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 3, 2001

Faith is more than feeling but step of obedience

Man walked up to vending machine, put in coin and pressed button labed, ’Coffee, double cream, sugar’. No cup appeared but the nozzles went into action sending forth coffee, cream and sugar. All disappearing down the drain and the machine turned off. ’That is real automation..this thing even ...read more

The Works Of Faith

Contributed by James May on Jun 6, 2001

Faith without works is dead so living faith must produce righteous works.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Call To Faithfulness Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 11, 2005

In this sermon we define faithfulness and talk about how to develop it.

Introduction: A. For several weeks now I have been trying to communicate something about God’s faithfulness. 1. Hopefully we all are grasping and internalizing some of the things I’m communicating. 2. But we all know how difficult communication can be. 3. For instance, this week I read this little ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Vital Faith

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 23, 2005

To be vital and biblical, faith must work. Faith without works is dead. Faith lived in loving generosity of spirit toward others is what God wants from His people

Sermon for CATM - “Vital Faith” Recently my father had a medical procedure to correct a problem that he had with his heart. It was called an angioplasty. The flow of blood to his heart was 80% restricted and a heart attack was just waiting to happen. So the doctor inserted a catheter that ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"... By His Faith" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Oct 2, 2005

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to OTHERS that If they TRUST God - and maintain their FAITHFULNESS to God - they will spiritually survive terrible things.

2 October 2005 Habakkuk 2:4 (KJV) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegue, South Korea BIG IDEA: There are times when God discipline BELIEVERS and test their faithfulness to HIM, by allowing UNBELIEVERS to do terrible things to them. REFERENCES: ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Shield Of Faith Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007

Discusses the Shield of Faith

Faith Part 3: The Shield Of Faith Scripture: Ephesians 6:16 Introduction “In addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.” Ephesians 6:16 In my previous messages on faith, I told you what faith was as Paul ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Life Of Faith Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 11, 2014

Jesus is superior to anyone/anything in the Old Testament. He is the fulfillment of all the rituals, symbols & prophecies found there.

Hebrews Sermon Series #15 June, 18, 2014 The Life of Faith A Jesus is superior to anyone/anything in the Old Testament. 1 He is the fulfillment of all the rituals, symbols & prophecies found there. a Hebrews 10:37-38 (NKJV) 37 "For yet a little while, And He who is coming will come and will not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:37-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Faithfulness Of God

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 14, 2021

God is faithful even if events don’t turn out as we may want it to or think they should. God will never deny His own character or His divine plan to grant our request or just to make us happy. 

The Faithfulness of God. By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - It is amazing when God speaks. This week while trying to get a message together God put in my spirit this subject: The Faithfulness of God. So many times, we will struggle in ourselves with the delivering power of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:9, 1 Corinthians 1:9

Denomination: Apostolic

God Is Faithful Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jun 14, 2021

Closely related to God's immutability is His faithfulness. All Scripture references are from the NASB.

As we have considered the attributes of God, last week we looked at God never changing. The God of the Old Testament is the same God of the New Testament. Only God can say “I never change.” (Malachi 3:6). Very closely related to the unchangeableness of God is His faithfulness. When we encounter ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Crazy Faith

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Sep 27, 2022

We have to have crazy faith. the kind of faith that will go to the extreme to see God do something amazing. we have to have a heart of expectation.

Crazy Faith Mark chapter 2:1-12 Introduction- Good morning everyone, welcome to Rosedale Church… We are glad you’re here. What if a couple minutes with the Lord could change your life- would you take time to do it? Believe it or not some would say no or they would say yes and come up with a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene