Sermons on The Faithful:

Faith Of Our Father(S)

Contributed by Joshua Parrish on Jun 19, 2008

We live in a time when the value of fathers is at an all-time low, yet statistics show us that fathers are needed more than ever. Jesus’ relationship to God the Father serves as an example to us, just how important a father is in his children’s lives.

What is it with our infatuation with having kids? Why do we do it? What is that desire, that passion that burns within us that makes us want children? Is it our desire to see ourselves, literally, in another person? Is it our desire to love and be loved? What is it? Its mysterious to me. And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:6-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith's Hall Of Fame: Barak Series

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jun 22, 2008

Barak was a man of faith. He didn’t drop the ball. His example inspires us to follow the Lord wholeheartedly.

Hebrews 11:32 Faith’s Hall of Fame: Barak Introduction “He dropped the ball!” I’m sure you’ve heard that expression before. We use it to describe someone who has failed to follow through on an assignment or to reach a certain goal. Some people trace the origin of that phrase to the 4th game ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When Faith Compromises With Culture Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jul 2, 2008

This is an intro to the series on Judges and sets the stage and context for the following sermons on Gideon and Samson. You could say that the theme of this sermon is "What went wrong?"

WHEN FAITH COMPROMISES WITH CULTURE Culture has a very powerful influence in our lives. What our culture dictates we often follow along with. If our culture says it is okay, then it must be okay. In some circles of church community smoking was considered a sinful practice. Now our culture says it ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:1-19

Denomination: Mennonite

Faith In Prayer Is A Heart Thing

Contributed by Monte Brown on Sep 2, 2008

There are five areas that we must examine to see if our attitude is affecting the powrer of our prayers.

Faith in Prayer is a Heart Thing John 1:13-14 Monte T. Brown August 17, 2008 Sunday Morning Heart O’ the Hills Introduction The son of God, Jesus Christ came to this earth so that we might fully understand God almighty. He walked on this earth in a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Leadership / Faithful Followership Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 2, 2008

In these final verses, we see two models we can learn from. We see the model of spiritual leadership that Ezra shows us. And we see the model of faithful followership that the people show us.

Turn with me to Ezra 10 Our passage tonight runs from verse 6 all the way through the end of the chapter. Because the passage is so long, we’re not going to read it to start off with. We’re going to read it as we go along. We have followed our remnant all the way through the book of Ezra. ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 10:6-44

Denomination: Baptist

Stepping Stones To Faith: Love Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2008

The Second Sermon of a Seven Part Series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’

(Slide 1) If you could ask Jesus one question what would it be? If you were able to have 10 minutes face-to-face with Jesus, alone, what would you ask Him? In the Gospel accounts of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John there were many people who asked Jesus questions. But there were two men who asked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Church Of God

Stepping Stones To Faith: Kindness Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2008

The fourth sermon of a seven part series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’

(Slide 1) When I was a few months from graduation from seminary, the church I had attended during college had a position open and I was very interested in it. The pastor had become a spiritual mentor to me and I was hopeful for the opportunity to work with him. When we met to discuss the position ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:4

Denomination: Church Of God

Common Trouble? Uncommon Faith!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 5, 2008

Often we feel like we are the only one having troubles. Troubles are common to man. Uncommon faith will deliver from common problems.

COMMON TROUBLE? UNCOMMON FAITH! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. INTRODUCTION: A. Did you hear about the lady that was bitten by a RABIED SKUNK? The doctor came into her room and informed her: YES, THE SKUNK HAD A BAD CASE OF RABIES. RABIES IS A HIGHLY CONTAGEOUS DISEASE. NOW YOU ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith Believes The "Hard Teachings"

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Sep 11, 2008

Pentecost 14(B) - Faith believes the "hard teachings" of Scripture. Many decide to reject Christ and his word. God’s Spirit gives life through Christ’s words.

FAITH BELIEVES THE “HARD TEACHINGS” (Outline) August 17 2008 -- PENTECOST 14 -- John 6:60-69 INTRO: One basic meaning for the word faith = trust. Everyone has faith in regards to the word trust. Each and every day people trust that certain things are going to happen. This is faith in ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69

Denomination: Lutheran

Celebrate And Live Your Faith

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 26, 2008

Do you have joy in your life? Not happiness or contentment but joy. Is there a wellspring in you that overflows every now and then with praise for God, praise for what Jesus has done with you as a person.

Celebrate and Live Your Faith Reading - Leviticus 23:1-14 Study – Chapter 23 Are you the kind of person that gets excited about belonging to Jesus? Do you find there are times in your life when you celebrate your faith rather than live it? Maybe my questions confuse you. After all we are all ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:1-44

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stepping Stones To Faith: Purity Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

The fifth sermon of a seven part series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’

John Rowan Claypool once shared the following story in his sermon entitled “The Future and Forgetting:’ “Two Buddhist monks were walking in a drenching thunderstorm. They came to a stream, and it was swollen out of its banks. A beautiful young Japanese woman in a kimono stood there wanting to get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Stepping Stones To Faith: Diligence

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

The sixth sermon of a seven part series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’ (Mother’s Day 2008)

(Slide 1) Last Sunday during the bridal shower that was held here after worship, I thought that it would be a very helpful thing to have several married men take the groom-to-be out to lunch and share with him some important advice we had learned from our marital experiences. So we did… four ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Church Of God

Stepping Stones To Faith: Forgiveness

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

The seventh and final sermon of a seven part series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’

About 10 years ago on a July 4th I went with the family to a minor league baseball game. We sat in the grassy area of the ballpark down the first base line and during the game a fowl ball game my way. It was spinning pretty well and I had a tough time getting a hold of the ball. Finally, I got a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Persist In Our Faith Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Sep 29, 2008

sermon looks at Jesus as the ultimate mentor and how we can throw off distractions and unbelief that keep us off the purpose and Christian race that God has for us

HOW TO PERSIST IN OUR FAITH 50 Days of Faith Part 4 of 8 – Hebrews 12:1-3 Acknowledgement - Rick Warren We’re in this series “50- Days of Faith. The Bible tells us we have many mentors, witnesses who lived a life of faith. But the Bible tells us our ultimate witness and mentor is Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Making Your Faith Visible Series

Contributed by Michael West on Oct 2, 2008

Don’t just pray and expect God to do something, show God your serious in your prayer and give it all you got.

Sunday February 17th, 2008 Series: the Fight part 7 Scripture: Mark 11:22-24 Sermon: Making Your Faith Visible Speaker: Pastor Michael West Then Jesus said to the disciples, “Have faith in God. I tell you the truth, you can say to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up and thrown into the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:22-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible