Sermons on the root of faith: showing 1,156-1,170 of 158,577

A Call To Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 23, 2007

We must follow the example of Jesus and be faithful in all that God has called us to do.

A Call to Faithfulness Text: Heb. 3:1-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: According to a 1974 newspaper item, Leo Fortier had rung the bell of his parish church in Three Rivers, Quebec, every Sunday for 52 years. Quite a record of faithfulness. 2. Maybe God has not called you to be a bell ringer, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Growing In Faith

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 28, 2007

This devotion to teens deals with three attributes that help us grow in our faith to God.

Growing in Faith Wouldn’t it be nice to go to the pharmacist and get a pill that gives us our daily dose of faith? Perhaps K-mart could have a “blue light” special on faith. Or, maybe we could get it from an infomercial on one of the Christian TV stations. The truth is that faith is a bit more ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

The Effects Of Faith Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Mar 7, 2007

God has always blessed men and women of faith. He still does today. However, God will take a people and His church as far as their faith will take them.

THE EFFECTS OF FAITH A. FEAR is certainly prevalent in our society. 1. Saturday, a week ago, our nation marked the third anniversary of 9/11. a. Although we heard the word "TERRORISM" in newscasts and read about in newspapers, it was something that did not affect America only other ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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

God Is Faithful

Contributed by Grant Gregory on Sep 9, 2006

God by his very nature is a faithful God!

The Faithful God Text: Duet. 7:9 "Know therefore that the Lord thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him, and keep the commandments to a thousand generations" God by his very nature is a faithful God!!!! We don’t have to lose sleep ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith And Works

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 11, 2006

A sermon for the 15th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 19 Jesus asking who do you say that I am, Peter’s answer

15th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 19 Mark 8:27-38 "Faith and Works" 27 ¶ And Jesus went on with his disciples, to the villages of Caesarea Philippi; and on the way he asked his disciples, "Who do men say that I am?" 28 And they told him, "John the Baptist; and others say, Elijah; and others ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Using Faith

Contributed by Matthew Bullen on Sep 12, 2006

Use your faith to help your relationship grow deeper with God

Some people seem to be blessed, while others seem to struggle all of the time. Why is this? Do bad things not happen to them? They just learn how to handle the things and overcome them. Psalm 1:1-3 -There are 4 types of people, but only one can be blessed 1.) Walk in the counsel of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nurturing Faith

Contributed by Samuel Chandar on Sep 19, 2006

The challenge of faith and how through faith one can lead a victorious Christian life

NURTURING FAITH Heb 12:1-13 I am sure we have come across many definitions of a Christian: Let me share one interesting definition: A Christian:is one who is completely fearless, continually cheerful, and constantly in trouble and always having problems with his faith! Faith is taking God at ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-13, Matthew 18:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Evidence Of Faith Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 19, 2006

What is the evidence for faith? Abraham was justified by faith & not by works; here is the logic of this.

Romans 4:1-15 1) Jews are proud of their heritage in Abraham. • They have something to be proud of! I can only trace my family history a little way, but I am proud of my father & grandfather. But my pride says nothing about their worth before God. • In point of fact, no one can be proud before God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-15

Now.....faith Series

Contributed by Miguel Monge Jr. on Dec 11, 2006

We all deal with the faith factor, but do we exersise it!! In this series we explore on taking risk and growing our faith thru challenges!!!

Now...... faith!!!!! Faith is the substance of the things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen!!! It is in a nutshell being sure of something even though you don’t see it! Now that’s faith! I am sure most people would think that you are crazy when you tell them that you were told by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational