Sermons on The Triumph Of Faith:

We Have Come This Far By Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Hines on Oct 30, 2007

Faith really is Facing Adversity Instead of Turning and Hiding.

We have come this far by FAITH. Hebrews 11:1 Exercise: WRITE DOWN ONE of YOUR FEARS, YOUR ADDICTIONS, YOUR HABITS, YOUR ISSUES, ANYTHING THAT YOU NEED THE LORD TO MOVE ON. NO NAMES PLEASE. PASS THEM UP to ME. Our scripture text is found in Hebrews 11:1-6 1Now faith is the substance ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Former Failures Fortifies Future Faith Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Nov 1, 2007

WE Christians can learn a great deal about our coming "Better Resurrection" as is stated in Hebrews by studying about those who once lived died and were resurrected back to this temporal life.

HEBREWS 11:21-39 FORMER FAILURES FORTIFIES FUTURE FAITH I. FORERUNNERS: A. Frailty. B. Foretelling. C. Future. II. FREEDOM: A. Feebleness. B. Failure. C. Fear. III. FACT: A. Fellowship. B. Fulfilling. C. Fragrant. A Better Resurrection is the promise given here by the writer ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:21-39

Denomination: Methodist

Can You Have Faith And Works? Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 17, 2007

To help the people to have a better understanding between faith and works.

Title: Can you have faith and works? Theme: To help the people to have a better understanding between faith and works. Text: James 2:14-26 James 2:14. What [doth it] profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? What better way to answer the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Church Of God

When God Calls Faith Answers Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 23, 2007

The message examines the example of Samuel’s faith.

Growing up Christian is not as easy a task as one might think. There are dangers and temptations unique to growing up within a Christian family and within the church and sadly these difficulties are often downplayed or misunderstood by those who have been converted later in life. "Church kids face ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Road Is Hard Faith Perseveres Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 28, 2007

This is the concluding message in the series on faith and the great heroes of the faith.

When Napoleon began his Egyptian campaign, he pointed to the pyramids and shouted to his men, “Soldiers, forty centuries look down upon you!” In a sense this is the message the author of Hebrews is trying to deliver to the struggling Hebrew Christians. Your contest of faith is not going unnoticed. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

7 Ways To Increase Your Faith

Contributed by William Akehurst on Mar 8, 2009

Peter had faith, but he knew it needed to grow. He instructs us on 7 areas to add to our faith. Peter the rock, from a sinful swearing sailor, to a fisher of men, a preacher and founder of the church.

3.08.2009 Sermon By William Akehurst, HSWC Increasing and Adding to our faith Peter’s letters, 1st and 2nd as we struggle and suffer as Christians, Peter’s words are to encourage us that we remain steadfast and strong in our faith. His faith was strong even to his death. Lets listen to what he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith And Fear On Friday The 13th

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Mar 13, 2009

Really just a short devotional for teens on a "Don’t Fear" night.

2 Kings 6 {{...It being Friday the 13th, come in wearing a hockey mask and a revving chainsaw (but take the blade off) Obviously, there will be some screaming, but pretty soon it should die down and be replaced by laughter. Take off the mask and say...}} Okay, I can take it by your reactions ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Cross Of Christ Is But A Symbol Of Our Faith

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 21, 2009

The cross is but a symbol of the death of Christ for our redemption. Let us not turn the cross into an idol.

4th Sunday in Lent, March 22, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, as we move through this season of Lent, and closer to our celebration of your Son’s passion, help us to gain a deeper ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

A Life Of Faith Leads To Death In Hope

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Apr 2, 2009

A funeral sermon for a long time member of the church, who died in faith.

Dave Anderson, April 4, 2009 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through your Holy Spirit, open our hearts and minds to your Word, granting us a renewed and strengthened faith, that we might find comfort in ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

Part Iv – Simeon – The Voice Of Faith Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 15, 2007

This is part four in a series looking at the characters in the Christmas narrative. In this case, Simeon is a man who has been promised by the Lord that he will live to see the Messiah and he eagerly waits for that day, knowing by faith it will come.

The Voices of Christmas Part IV Simeon – the Voice of Faith Over the last few weeks we have looked at some of the people who would unwittingly participate in the great drama that would surround the birth of our Lord. A drama that was written before the foundation of the world LUKE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-35

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Abel: Faith To Follow God's Way Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 17, 2007

By faith Abel chose obedience and was accepted by God.

Series: Heroes of the Faith ABEL: FAITH TO FOLLOW GOD’S WAY Hebrews 11:4; Genesis 4:1-5 I. ABEL’S FAITH PRODUCED A HEART PLEASING TO GOD (Genesis 4:4c) “...And the Lord had respect unto Abel...” Abel’s actions flowed from a Heart of Humility Cain’s actions flowed from a Heart of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Completed:the Magi Of Christmas

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Dec 19, 2007

3 Truths 1. What you are willing to do says a lot about what you really believe. 2. The actions you take strengthen the decision you make. 3. What has captured your heart gets your very best.

Faith Completed Pastor Grant van Boeschoten December 16, 2007 (3 Slides to cover this scripture) James 2:14-26 (NRSV) 14 What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but do not have works? Can faith save you? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, 16 and one ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

The Kind Of Faith That Accomplishes God's Plan Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 26, 2007

A look at Mary from the view point of her as a woman of faith.

LUKE 1:26-38 THE KIND OF FAITH THAT ACCOMPLISHES GOD’S PLAN Through out church history Mary, the mother of Jesus, has not been given her proper place. Some want to make her divine and thus take away her human nature which belittles her great accomplishment. Some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Fear & The Holy Spirit At Pentecost

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 1, 2008

Jesus told us to wait for the Holy Spirit because He knew that faith alone would not be enough.

Acts 2:1-13 Acts 1:1-17, 21-26 Like Easter or Christmas we know exactly what will hear today don’t we?! Pentecost is the pivotal point in history of Church; it is the birthday of the Church, the day when the powerful Spirit of God was infused into early Church. Today I want us to think about the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Future Faith Versus Past Failures Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 22, 2007

The fourth in a series exploring victory and freedom in the Christian walk. The message wrestles with the burden of past failures in our life.

(Extensive inspiration for this message, and this series taken from Francis Frangipane’s "This Day We Fight".) Here we go. 2 minute drill. A high speed recap of where we left off two. Okay. . .Joshua is hanging out, looks up, and sees standing before him a being with a sword drawn, ready for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 5:1-10, 1 Samuel 5:6-19

Denomination: Wesleyan