Sermons on The Nature Of Faith:

Faith's Review And Expectations

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Feb 17, 2007

A sermon for "Amazing Grace" Sunday [February 25, 2007] based upon the Life of John Newton and his great hymn "Amazing Grace."

Faith’s Review and Expectations 1 Peter 4:1-11 I used to think America’s favorite hymn, Amazing Grace, was a bit overdone: "... that saved a wretch like me." Really now! But the author was a wretch, a moral recluse. Its author, John Newton, had commanded an English slave ship for a portion of his ...read more

Denomination: *other

Proof For Your Faith Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 20, 2007

Have you ever wondered if you have it right?

1 John 5 February 4, 2007 Proof for your Faith Do you every wonder if all this Christianity stuff is right and true? Do you ever think, maybe I’ve got it all wrong and I should be following something else, or just getting on with the life of making money and putting food on the table? You ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: *other

No Such Thing As Secret Faith

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

A youth devotion and contemporary message regarding faith and works from James.

No Such Thing as Secret Faith James 2:14-26 14 What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? 15 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to him, "Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed," but ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Three Kinds Of Faith

Contributed by Monte Brown on Mar 6, 2007

What type of heart should we have to serve God?

I. A Caring Heart 1 Thessalonians 5:15 See that no one renders evil for evil to anyone, but always pursue what is good both for yourselves and for all. II. A Joyful Heart 1 Thessalonians 5:16 Rejoice always, III. A Prayerful Heart 1 Thessalonians 5:17 pray without ceasing, IV. A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Future In Faith Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 7, 2007

This the seventh and final sermon in the series Stressbusters. All of the sermons were taken from the 23rd Psalm.

Facing The Future In Faith How to Deal With An Unknown Future Today we are going to conclude our series on Stressbusters. We are going to look at how to deal with an unknown future. How many of you remember what you were doing on morning of September 11, 2001? Do you remember what you were ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Danger Zone Of Faith

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Mar 9, 2007

This sermon is actually a testimony of our experince as my wife and I answered God’s call to be missionaries.

The Danger Zone of Faith Pray I would like to talk a little bit this morning about the journey that we have been through since God called us to go to Slovakia. As I have just mentioned we will be moving on the 16th September 2006. Before I do that I just want to read a passage of scripture ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith That Moved Jesus

Contributed by Jacob Kutty on Mar 14, 2007

Faith that moved Jesus

Mathew 15: 21-28 “Leaving that place, Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is suffering terribly from demon-possession." Jesus did not answer a word. So his disciples came to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heros Of The Faith: Moses Series

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Mar 30, 2007

Heros are important, they give us someone to look up to and pattern our lives after. The Bible is full of men and women who are heros of the Faith.

Introduction: There is a new series on television this year called Hero’s. I haven’t seen it, …Real life Hero’s like the man who threw himself on top of a man who had fallen onto the subway track in New York. Real life Hero’s are important, because they give us someone to look up to, someone ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Marks Of Great Faith

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 1, 2008

When one is told that their faith is great, it bears our study and meditation. What were the marks of this Canaanite ladies’ faith? There are at least four marks of great faith!

The Marks of Great Faith Matthew 15:21-28 Jesus Christ did not exaggerate or mince words. He spoke the truth and the truth alone. When He applauds someone’s faith as "great," then it ought to make us take notice. Only twice, both with Gentiles, does Jesus Christ call someone’s faith "great." ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith That Conquers Anything Series

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 4, 2008

Pressing on in Christ produces a tested faith that can stand the test of time.

John McArthur in his book; "Reckless Faith" tells the this story: A few summers ago I drove across the country to deliver my son’s car to him. He was playing minor-league baseball in Florida and needed his car for local transportation. The cross-country trip fit perfectly with some previously ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Marks Of True Faith Series

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Mar 4, 2008

This sermon is intended to help believers understand that genuine faith is evident in practical principles in daily living.

In the sports world, many athletes are recognized by their accomplishments in their perspective sports profession and at some point they are inducted into the “Hall of Fame”. I love the game of basketball and list of hall of famers are tremendous. The list includes stars like: - Kareen ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Faith That Overcomes The World

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Mar 13, 2008

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE FAITH THAT OVERCOMES THE WORLD AND HOW WE CAN BECOME STRONG IN FAITH AND ENJOY THE BLESSINGS OF GOD.

FAITH THAT OVERCOMES THE WORLD ****************************************** OUTLINE 1. WE CAN HAVE VICTORY IN OUR BATTLES AND DESTROY THE ARROWS OF THE ENEMY THROUGH OUR FAITH. 2. WE SHOULD NOT LOSE OUR FAITH OR PATIENCE TILL THE PROMISES OF GOD ARE FULFILLED. 3. THERE IS NO RELUCTANCE ON THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

According To Your Faith?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 13, 2008

Which report has prophetic power? The negative? The positive? They are both correct. DO WE KNOW THE POWER OF FAITH? FAITH FINDS FOOD AND WATER DURING DROUGHTS AND FAMINES... DOUBT IS SELF-DEFEATING AND GROWS WEAKER AS IT STARVES AND DIES... God’s plan wil

ACCORDING TO YOUR FAITH! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I have a huge rubber band, and we discuss the flexibility and stretch that the rubber band has. 1. The rubber band has a potential to stretch beyond where it is. 2. At some point the stretch has limitations. The rubber will ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Justification By Faith Alone Series

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 14, 2008

Questions for application in small group Bible study

ROMANS 4:13-24 GOOD FRIDAY 18 APRIL 2003 [Verses from Romans 4 unless otherwise stated] Earlier on today some of us talked to two dear Jehovah’s Witnesses, Simba and Natasha, both from Zimbabwe. They really confirmed just how stuck human religion is: stuck in a slavery of works-righteousness, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And A Touch Of Faith Series

Contributed by David Hughes on Mar 14, 2008

In this sermon I looked at the account of the haemorrhaging woman’s encounter with Jesus and considered its significance for the Church today.

JESUS AND A TOUCH OF FAITH (Luke 8:40-56) INTRODUCTION _ KEITH I had just started preaching one Sunday morning when I saw someone come into the church through the doors at the back. The man sat down in the back pew, right next to one of our most welcoming ladies, so I knew he’d be well looked ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-56

Denomination: Baptist