Sermons on The Nature Of Faith:

Living By Faith

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 3, 2017

This is a rewrite of Steve Shepherd's wonderful message from 2003. We're to worship by faith, walk by faith, and work by faith, as exhibited by Abel, Enoch, and Noah, consecutively. A good, challenging message.

LIVING BY FAITH Heb. 11:4-7 INTRODUCTION A. ILLUSTRATION 1. A guide was conducting a group of tourists around the Empire State Building. On the elevator ride to the 102nd floor, a nervous woman asked, “What if these elevator cables should break? Would we go up or down?” 2. “That,” the guide ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Different Faith: Indications Of A Faithful Follower Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 8, 2019

This sermon focuses on three indicators that show evidence of progression in our level of faith and walk with our Lord.

We continue in our series, dare to be different, and this month across our group of churches our focus is different faith. Our faith is based on one simple truth: Jesus Christ died to save us from our sins. When we repent and place our trust in Jesus as Lord and Saviour we are saved by the Grace ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-14, John 5:24, Romans 12:1-2, Galatians 2:16, Matthew 4:19, Matthew 8:22, Matthew 9:9, Matthew 10:38, Matthew 19:21, John 8:12, John 10:27, John 12:26  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Matter Of Faith

Contributed by Terry Owens on May 10, 2001

Learn how faith is the basis for our Christian relationship.

How many knows this morning, we’re living in a time where we really need to have our faith strengthened, when we need to know God. Whether it’s salvation, having a need met, seeing our church grow, being healed, it’s all a matter of faith. The Lord began to show me three things about faith that I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Compassionate Faith Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 27, 2007

A journey of faith through Mark chapters 5 and 6. We want to look at the story of Christ living in and through men, as a result of the faith in their hearts.

Introduction We are on a journey of faith through- Mk 5/6. 2Cor 4:6-7 (treasure- Col 1:27- Christ in you) In man we have the coming together of the natural and the eternal. The hope is that the … eternal that is within us (through our faith) would break through the veil of our flesh and touch ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:33-52

Denomination: Charismatic

Faith, Building

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 31, 2001

"… present … your members as instruments of righteousness to God" (Romans 6:13).

Faith, Building Building on the Atonement "… present … your members as instruments of righteousness to God" (Romans 6:13). I cannot save and sanctify myself; I cannot make atonement for sin; I cannot redeem the world; I cannot right what is wrong, purify what is impure, or make holy what is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 123:3, Romans 6:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anchored In Faith

Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on May 20, 2025

This sermon uses the imagery of a storm-tossed ship and a lighthouse to illustrate how Christ offers steadfast guidance amid the chaos of life. Through Colossians 3, it calls believers to spiritual renewal by putting off sin and embracing Christlike virtues with intentionality and gratitude.

The Might and Majesty of Nature Close your eyes for a moment. Let your senses tune in to the might and majesty of nature. Listen closely. Can you hear it? The relentless roar of the vast, deep ocean, waves crashing with unbridled fury. The shrill cries of the wind, whipping and swirling, a force ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-25, 1 Thessalonians 4:5, Ephesians 4:25, Galatians 5:22, Colossians 3:23  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Or Baptism Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jan 29, 2005

Are we saved by faith or baptism? This is an extra sermon in our 3 on 3 series.

You know how some sermons are just easy to listen to? Maybe they hit on a subject you were just wondering about, or they address a need you felt but hadn’t put a name to, or they re-affirm something you believed but didn’t have the words for. Some sermons just seem to hit us right where we are at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Call To Faith.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jun 18, 2023

What do we need to purchase the water of salvation? Nothing at all! It is a free gift of the true and living God.

A CALL TO FAITH. Isaiah 55:1-5. ISAIAH 55:1. The Bible is full of wonderful gracious invitations. Isaiah 55 begins with a call to the thirsty to come to the waters. This is in order to quench, not a physical thirst, but a spiritual thirst. Jesus said, ‘Blessed are those who hunger and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Asking In Faith

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 28, 2005

To encourage the people to trust in the Lord and not to doubt Him or His ability to answer

SBC Philippi 6/26/05 am Rev. Jeff Simms Asking in Faith James 1:5-8 Primary Purpose: To encourage the people to trust in the Lord and not to doubt Him or His ability to answer When James writes this letter to the dispersed Jewish Christians outside of Jerusalem, he is writing to a group that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Always Faithful

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 11, 2001

God always has and always will be faithful to His people

Always Faithful Selected Passages Devotional for Perry County Home November 11, 2001 Introduction The Marine Corps has an interesting motto, Semper Fidelis, it is Semper Fi for short. We have all seen it on shirts, bumper stickers and various other items but do you know what those two Latin words ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:22-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Learning To Walk Naturally In The Supernatural Anointing Of God - Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Jan 5, 2021

The Spiritual Endowment + Conclusion

A. Live a Holy life I will sing of your love and justice; to you, O LORD, I will sing praise. 2 I will be careful to lead a blameless life--when will you come to me? I will walk in my house with blameless heart. 3 I will set before my eyes no vile thing. The deeds of faithless men I hate; they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 101:1-8, Luke 22:42-44, Matthew 16:24-26, Philippians 3:10-11, Isaiah 55:1, 1 Timothy 3:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Answered Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 26, 2002

Exegetcal, expository verse by verse sermon from one of the favorite chapters of the Bible, evangelical in nature.

This passage is probably one of the best loved in all of the Bible. A man comes seeking God, and he comes to the Savior for understanding. Nicodemus came at night, the end of a busy day? to be hidden by the darkness? to have time alone with the Master; in any case he came respectfully because of ...read more

Scripture: John 6:28-29, John 3:1-16

What's The Connection Between Good Works And Salvation? Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

GOOD DEEDS (INCLUDING KINDNESS TOWARDS OTHERS) ARE THE NATURAL EXPRESSION OF A CONVERTED LIFE, NOT THE BASIS FOR SALVATION

BIG IDEA: GOOD DEEDS (INCLUDING KINDNESS TOWARDS OTHERS) ARE THE NATURAL EXPRESSION OF A CONVERTED LIFE, NOT THE BASIS FOR SALVATION I. (:1-2) REMINDER TO PURSUE GOOD DEEDS CONSISTENTLY -- DON’T FALL BACK INTO THE OLD WAYS A. Submission to Authority 1. "Remind them to be subject to rulers, to ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Overcoming Barriers To The Good News Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008

With God’s help, we can learn to naturally and effectively share His love with others.

Overcoming Barriers to the Good News Acts 14:1-18 Intro: Many Christians believe that they are supposed to share the good news about Jesus with other people who do not know God yet. I would guess that most if not all of the Christian here today have at least some desire to do that. However, most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Gospel Is Our Primary Message Series

Contributed by Ed Groover on Sep 6, 2007

A sermon based on Romans 1:16 emphasizing the central nature of the simple Gospel to our ministry.

The Gospel is Our Primary Message Series: First Things Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek. Intro: 1 Corinthians 2:2 NKJV For I determined not to know anything ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Baptist