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Peter's final call to a young and growing church
Grace and Glory
A short series through the highlights of 1 Peter
Entrusted
Gifts, risk, and the return of the King
The unknown can stimulate either fear or faith, courage or cowardice. By the authority of Jesus the Christian is to choose faith, even in the face of negative evidence.
The Golden Gate Bridge in California got way behind schedule when it was being built. There were so many casualties, and the men were afraid of falling off. A huge safety net was placed beneath the area of operations, but for a time this made no difference. Then a man fell off into the net. When ...read more
Scripture: Mark 5:21-24
If you're struggling with your faith, not sure who to believe, not sure if you believe in Jesus, then you're struggling with obedience
Have you been in a situation, or a circumstance, or has something happened to you or your family and you just wonder how you’re going to get through it? I often wonder about what the followers of Jesus thought as they fled into the night when he was arrested and executed. They must have ...read more
Scripture: 1 John 2:4-6
Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ
Highlight the transformative power of unwavering faith and determination, even in the face of rejection, as demonstrated by the Canaanite woman in Matthew 15:21-28.
Well, good morning, everyone! Today, we're going to dive into a story found in Matthew 15:21-28 that shines a light on the transformative power of an unyielding faith - even when it seems like all the odds are stacked against you. It's a story about a woman who, despite rejection, never wavered in ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28
Topics: Faith
Sermon about faith as a principle for living every day of our lives and having the kind of faith that is pleasing to God.
Well let me ask you a question. What difference did your faith make to you yesterday? What effect did your faith have on what you did yesterday? Now what was yesterday? It was Saturday. What did you do on Saturday? Well you might have cut the grass, maybe you went to play golf, maybe you ...read more
Scripture: Romans 1:17, Habakkuk 1:1-11
Denomination: Methodist
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
Faith is daring the soul to go beyond what the eyes can see. We should not put our trust in any other person or thing but in Christ [God] alone. They are all mortal but God alone is immortal. Our faith grows and is build through prayer, fasting and hear
Opening illustration: During the 2nd week of our being at Valley we encountered a situation where we had to exercise our faith to the extreme. [Dealing with an incident of a person who was possessed.] Let us look into a passage where we see the disciples lack of faith and being exhorted by ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21
Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational
Over the last two decades in our country we have grown accustomed to hearing the concept that “true faith” is always evidenced by tangible success.But this is a false gospel.
A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 21 “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 ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40
Denomination: Baptist
A centurion asks a favor of Jesus. Manifesting great faith. Faith that impressed the Lord
Introduction A. One night, Tim was walking home when, all of a sudden, a thief jumped on him. Tim and the thief were began to wrestle. They rolled about on the ground and Tim put up a tremendous fight. However, the thief managed to get the better of him and pinned him to the ground. The thief ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 8:5-13
The following sermon is going to review the Parable of the Bags of Gold with the goal of spurring us on to use our talents for Jesus so that one day we might hear the words “good and faithful servant!”
To be Found Faithful Matthew 25:13-30 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 “Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour” When we dwell on the promise that Jesus will one day return does that unshakeable truth instill hope or fear within our hearts ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 25:13-30, Matthew 5:16, John 14:12-14, John 14:3-4
This sermon looks at the relationship between faith and the intellect
Introduction We saw last week that faith is being sure and certain about things we do not yet see or have. It is our Response to God’s revelation – God has spoken – do we believe it There is the story of a missionary working with children in the Middle East. Jeep ran out of petrol, no petrol can ...read more
Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3
Denomination: Pentecostal
A Christian's life is based on faith. Even the Apostles lacked it at times. This is hard to understand since they were eyewitnesses. We all have evidence that Jesus works in our lives today so when our faith is weak we are no different than them!
Story of Faith I. Matt. 14:22-33/Mk. 6:30-52/Luke 9:10-17/Jo. 6:1-15 A. Prelude to The Story 1. Prior to Jesus coming to His own hometown Mark tells us He had cast out the demon, Legion and raised a little girl from the dead. Upon arrival to Nazareth He teaches in the ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36
God will give you the encouragement your faith needs to grow
I. SCRIPTURE READING A. Acts 1:3-11 II. FORTY DAYS A. Jesus spent 40 days with the disciples B. Why 40 days? C. 40 days was a common period of preparation in the Scripture D. God often used that time period to instruct people for their future work E. Moses was on Mt. Sinai for 40 days and nights ...read more
Scripture: Acts 1:3-14
When we see with the inner eye of faith, we trust that the Lord will provide through all things.
August 2, 2020 Hope Lutheran Church Pastor Mary Erickson Matthew 14:13-21; Psalm 145:8-21 The Eyes of Faith Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. A verse from the appointed Psalm for today, Psalm 145: The eyes of all wait upon ...read more
Scripture: Psalm 145:8-21, Matthew 14:13-21
Denomination: Lutheran
Living faith is contrasted with verbal faith.
Context: part of Sermon on the Mount. Immediate context: 2 ways (13-14); 2 trees (17-20); and finally 2 builders. Issue: more people will profess Christ than will follow Christ. Emphasis on words. 1. Enduring faith is more than knowing the words. Not/but – provides a strong contrast between ...read more
Scripture: Matthew 7:21-28
Sunday after Easter Sermon. Resurrection faith is nurtured as we live in community. This faith is not by sight. It is the door to life.
Introduction: We celebrate the greatest event of our faith today – the Resurrection. He is the firstfruits from the grave with a great harvest to follow. This event triumphantly says death is defeated. Even at this time of the Resurrection of Jesus, one of his close followers (Thomas) was ...read more
Scripture: John 20:24-31
Denomination: Charismatic
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