Sermons on The Measure Of Faith:

Faithful But Frustrated

Contributed by Elder Tye Cowans on Jul 20, 2006

When you are faithful but frustrated

In every believers… life a period of frustration will come…if you haven’t experienced it….yet... just keep on living…… For the time will come …….when you will feel…… as though …..all you do.…and all you try to do…. Don’t amount to a hill of beans…...You may feel…. that there isn’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Antonyms Of Faith

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jul 30, 2006

Satan is into opposites of God, and doubt, fear and unbelief all stand in opposition to a live of faith.

Intro: the devil is the exact opposite of God in every way. God is Light, the devil is darkness. God is love, Satan is hate. God is Holy, the devil is evil. God is just, fair, righteous, Satan is deceptive, a liar and wrong. In every area of life you need to know that the devil will try to have you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Faith Of David

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 30, 2006

David’s victory over Goliath is presented as an encouragement for us to develop the same kind of faith to conquer our giants.

The Faith of David I Samuel 17 The story of David and Goliath is one of if not the best known story of the Bible. When Thressia and I lived in Lubbock there was a bible class teacher at the Broadway church that had a unique way of teaching the story of David and Goliath. He constructed a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith And Healing

Contributed by William Mouser on Aug 2, 2006

Two miracles of healing show us how faith and healing relate to one another in Jesus’ ministry.

Psalm 112, Deuteronomy 15:7-11, 2 Corinthians 8:1-9,13-15, Mark 5:22-24,35b-43 Faith and healing I’m not sure how the gospel lesson for today got paired with two readings on giving. Even the Psalm for today contains the lines “ 5 A good man deals graciously and lends...” and “He has given to the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:22-43

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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

Confident Faith Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 7, 2005

Confidence makes all the difference in our faith walk!

INTRODUCTION • What is it that will drive some to great things while others sit and do little of nothing? What will drive some to attempt to reach heights that seem to be unreachable? • What will cause that young man to ask out the beautiful young cheerleader while the other young man will not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faithful In Giving Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 7, 2005

To be faithful in giving includes giving systematically, generously, cheerfully and expectantly.

Introduction: A. The American industrialist, Henry Ford, was once asked to donate money for the construction of a new medical facility. 1. The billionaire made a pledge of $5,000. 2. The next day in the newspaper, the headline read, "Henry Ford contributes $50,000 to new hospital." 3. The irate ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faithful In Parenting Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 21, 2005

To be considered faithful as parents we must have the right target and use the right tactics.

Introduction: A. Allow me to begin with a short poem by Michael Hodgin: Child-raising theories did abound, before my children were around. Then one day I had my own, now all those theories I disown. Energy was once my friend, now I am at my strength’s end. Fortune gone, the fridge is clean, my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faithful To The End Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 8, 2005

How can we learn to be strong enough to be faithful to the end, even if the end is death.

Introduction: A. It has been said that there have been more Christian martyrs in recent years than there were during the time of the Caesars. (As I share these statistics, I am using the terms “Christian” and “church” in the broadest possible way). 1. According to a study done by Regent University, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

A Faith To Follow

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 18, 2006

What is this faith that is able to count you righteous

1stBBC A faith to follow Gen 15:6 And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness. Rom 4:11 And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:6

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In The Shadows?

Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Mar 27, 2006

This sermon provides a look at Nicodemus coming to visit Jesus at night. In life, we are called to stand in the light and we are called to be light.

Faith in the Shadows? Fourth Sunday in Lent 2006 Dr. Paul G. Humphrey Go to the following site if you would like to listen to the sermon in audio format: http://www.forministry.com/USTNUMETCVFUMC/Sermon.dsp?sermonsite_action=view_sermon&sermonsite_sermonid=10198 Have you ever cleaned your ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Justification By Faith Series

Contributed by Michael Martin on Apr 8, 2006

Series on the Book of Galatians - Part 2 of 8

The six chapters of this epistle are divided into three main sections of Paul’s teaching. Chapters 1 & 2 are personal in nature and deal with Paul’s authority. Chapters 3 & 4 are doctrinal in nature and deal with justification by faith. Chapters 5 & 6, are practical in nature and deal ...read more

Denomination: Baptist