Sermons on The Place Of Faith:

James The Less: The Unknown Disciple Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 12, 2023

A disciple ministers in the place of Jesus Christ. Where He cannot go, we go in His place.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. James the Less one of those persons who seems to fall between the cracks of history. a. His father is named Alphaeus (Matthew 10:3; Mark 3:19; Luke 6:15). b. His mother was also a follower of Jesus and was one of the women at the cross (Matthew 27:55-56, 61; Mark 15:40). ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:14, John 8:31, John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Our Fervor, Our Faith And Our Future

Contributed by Judith Hand on Aug 7, 2010

Attending church does not mean you have actually worshipped. What please God is not fervor but faith. Our faith is placed in God who promised us a future with Him.

Our FERVOR our FAITH and our FUTURE In our reading from Isaiah, we see that it was a time of great sin and rebellion. The people were still going through the motions of worshipping God, but their hearts were not in it and their behavior was no different from the ungodly folks around them. They ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:10-20

Denomination: Methodist

Why Should We Hope In God?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Have you ever wondered why it is so important to hope in God? Many people place their hope in parents when they are young, in their peers when they are teenagers and in their careers as they mature. Most people learn too late about the futility of placing

1. Have you ever wondered why it is so important to hope in God? Many people place their hope in parents when they are young, in their peers when they are teenagers and in their careers as they mature. Most people learn too late about the futility of placing their hope in anyone but Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trust In The Lord

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

Learning how to place full trust in God for our salvation.

Title: Trust In The Lord. Text: (Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV) "Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight." Introduction: Trust is a lonely word in our culture. --No longer can we shake hands and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transformation Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 7, 2013

REAL transformation takes place when we focus on Jesus.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Our life in Christ should be a joy; it should be a life transforming experience. One of the exciting parts of belonging to Jesus is experiencing the transformation into the image of the one we love and serve! • Each day belonging to Jesus can be and is an ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Confidence Of Elijah Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Sep 18, 2016

Elijah was forced to live by faith in a place of isolation, totally depending on the Lord. These places of isolation are often difficult, but very beneficial. We should cherish and guard those places where we have an opportunity to hear from the Lord.

Series: Walking by Faith # 3 The Confidence of Elijah 1 Kings 17: 1-7 Following several chapters dealing with the chronicles of the kings of Judah and Israel, we are abruptly introduced to a man named Elijah. There is no background information leading up to his ministry; he just steps on the scene ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Doubting, Sceptical Discipleship Series

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Apr 12, 2004

A sermon on the place of doubt in relation to faith.

Sermon for 2 Easter Yr C, 18/04/2004 Based on Jn 20:24-29 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “Doubting, Sceptical Discipleship” In a Charlie Brown cartoon, Charlie and Lucy are walking ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Forward In Faith 4: Together In Faith

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 15, 2013

As we continue our theme of Forward in Faith, this evening for our communion service, I want us to consider what it means to be Together in Faith.

2013 03 03 ASH PM TOGETHER IN FAITH As we continue our theme of Forward in Faith, this evening for our communion service, I want us to consider what it means to be Together in Faith. To focus our thoughts lets look at Hebrews 10:19-25 (New Living Translation) 19Dear brothers and sisters, we can ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Some Things I Want You To Know Before I’m Gone”

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 15, 2018

Three things to remember.

“Some Things I want You to Know Before I’m Gone” April 15, 2018 3 John 1-4 “Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. It gave me great joy when some believers came and testified about your faithfulness to the ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

Where One Life Ends And Another Begins Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2014

the cross is not just a symbol we look to or place our faith in, it is also a way of life for those who choose to follow Jesus. The word crux is defined as, “a vital, basic or pivotal point.” It’s the moment when everything changes,

Where One Life Ends and Another Begins Mark 8:34-38 Lent is a season of preparation and reflection on our lives of following Jesus but more than anything, it is a journey to the cross. In the time of Jesus, the word for cross in Latin was, “crux” and was the ultimate symbol of shame ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Methodist

The Meaning Of The Empty Tomb Of Jesus.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Apr 14, 2003

I AM SO GLAD THAT THE TOMB OF JESUS IS EMPTY; HE"S A LIVE; HE"S ALIVE, PRAISE GOD HE"S ALIVE. THE MEANING OF THE EMPTY TOMB OF JESUS? NEW"S FLASH A EMPTY TOMB WAS SPOTTED IN JERUSALEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE BIBLE SAYS IN LUKE 24:39 BEHOLD MY HANDS AND MY FEET THAT IT IS MYSELF’"KJV. THE BIBLE SAYS IN MATTHEW 28:6 HE IS NOT HERE FOR HE IS RISEN AS HE SAID COME SEE THE PLACE WHERE THE LORD LAY. KJV. TITLE THE MEANING OF THE EMPTY TOMB OF JESUS? IAM SO GLAD WE HAVE A LIVING GOD;JESUS AROSE JUST ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:39

Dropping In

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Sep 13, 2018

Zacchaeus was in the right place at the right time! So are we!

Dropping In Zacchaeus was a small man. No I am not talking about his height. He may have been a short of stature, but in character, he was tiny. Let me explain. In Jesus’ day, the Roman empire had conquered most of the known world. He was born in Bethlehem because the Caesar Augustus decided ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Bluemoon Faith Vs. Now Faith

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 7, 2008

Faith is not optional. Faith must not be rare. Faith should be NOW... dreams, goals and purpose are hindered by lack. May we plant the seeds of expectation by enlarging the corners of FAITH!

BLUE MOON FAITH? VS. NOW FAITH? GIVE GOD A CHANCE... Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Text: Matthew 23:37 --- how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not! Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Standing Alone In The Gap Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 2, 2012

In this first lesson we are introduced to Elijah and to what was taking place when God called him.

Introduction: A. On Friday, this past week, I was still working out at Camp Hunt, and I sent Mike a text message with the title and text for today’s sermon: “Standing Alone in the Gap.” 1. Mike quickly texted me back: “Is the sermon about shopping alone at the Gap for ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith - It's All About Faith

Contributed by Jeff Steele on Oct 18, 2000

To this point in Paul’s letter to the Roman Church, Paul has stressed faith as the way -- the only way -- to salvation.

To this point in Paul’s letter to the Roman Church, Paul has stressed faith as the way -- the only way -- to salvation. To counter any arguments from Jewish Christians in the congregation, Paul used the example of Abraham as one who was made right with God -- justified -- by faith. In our study ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:16-25