Sermons on The Triumph Of Faith:

Under Pressure. Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 17, 2012

Peter & John Under Pressure. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Places: (1). The Colonnade (vs 12) (2). The Jail (vs 18) (3). The Temple Courts (vs 21) (4). The Court Room (vs 27) (5). House to House (vs 42) The Events: (1). Power on the Porch (Vs 12-16) (2). Joy in Jail (vs 17-20) (3). Teaching in the Temple (vs 21) (4). Courage before ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Brethren

Seven Times The Righteous Rise Up Again!

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 20, 2022

God's people are not promised immunity from trials and troubles. In fact, the Bible hints we may fall many times. Our victory is not that we never fall, but that God gives us grace and power to get up each time, so that in the end we triumph!

SEVEN TIMES THE RIGHTEOUS RISE UP AGAIN! Prov. 24:16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Some people fall at the worst times. Like the high school graduate who fell down the platform stairs just after receiving his diploma (in front of 4,000 people). 2. A waiter in a restaurant told of slipping on a wet ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Close Encounters Of The Jesus Kind

Contributed by Carl Greene on May 10, 2008

A sermon challenging each member of the congregation to answer Jesus’ question... "But what about you? Who do you say I am?"

A Close Encounter of the Jesus Kind Matthew 16: 13-16 —William Willimon, “Who do you say that I am?” August 22, 1999, Duke Chapel Web Site, chapel.duke.edu. A student came to me and asked me to explain to her the difference between Christianity and Judaism. She is in love with a student who is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

Who Is Worthy?

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 15, 2022

Revelation 5

WHO IS WORTHY? (REVELATION 5) I seldom spend money to buy a movie ticket, but one that was fully worth my money was The Avengers: Endgames, which I saw with a group young adults. Which character fascinated you most in the story? Iron Man? Captain America? Spiderman? For me it was Thanos and his ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Practicing Or Pretending? Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Mar 10, 2010

The 7th in our series on the Baptist Faith and Message

Salvation: Practicing or Pretending (BFM pt. 7) Text: 1st John 3:1 – 10 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) One of these days it is my hope and my desire to have a doctorate degree in theology. I have wanted this for a very long time. Now MariJo has a cousin who has a doctorate in medicine. She’s a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Reply Against Injustices

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 17, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Husbands and wives who lives by their love, please raise your hands. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To emphasize faith is important in the last days. IV. TEXT: Habbakuk 2:3-4 Hab 2:3 Put it in writing

I. EXORDIUM: Husbands and wives who lives by their love, please raise your hands. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To emphasize faith is important in the last days. IV. TEXT: Habbakuk 2:3-4 Hab 2:3 Put it in writing, because it is not yet time for it to come true. But the ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:3-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Said..."You Already Have Enough"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jul 28, 2015

A measure what ever amount it is...is Gods standard of faith! and one thing we know about God He never short changes His Children... He always supplies more than enough to complete the task at hand.

God said..."You Already Have Enough" Illus. A man fell off a cliff, but managed to grab a tree limb on his way down. “Is anyone up there?” he cried out. “I am here, I am the Lord, do you believe me?” the voice said. “Yes, Lord I believe, I really believe, but I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Expecting A Miracle Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 12, 2014

Ask God for it, have expectant faith, trust God, and he will deliver!

Expecting A Miracle Text: John 2:1-12 Introduction 1. Illustration: "The decision to grow always involves a choice between risk and comfort. This means that to be a follower of Jesus, you must renounce comfort as the ultimate value of your life. And that’s sobering news to most of us, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Blessed Assurance

Contributed by Howard Gunter on Jan 1, 2018

We are blessed with an abundance of assurance of God;s righteousness and our salvation

Midweek Message/Devotion January 1, 2018 Reading: Hebrews 10:22 Blessed Assurance HAPPY NEW YEAR. May it be one of blessings and prosperity. Let us seek prosperity in gainful knowledge and practice of God’s Word and Will for our lives. – AMEN In my wee hours of the day my readings, prayer and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Overlooked Question Of Jesus

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on Nov 4, 2022

Belief in God is fading from all parts of society. The idea of faith is all but ignored. Jesus told us it would be this way before He returns. Is your faith in the Lord in the same shape as the world?

" Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on the earth?" (Luke 18:8, NASB). This question should be a clear signal for anyone with "eyes to see" that any idea of some last minute "national revival", which many well-meaning brethren would like ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:8, John 14:6, Acts 4:12, Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Make A Deal

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Oct 6, 2023

This sermon deals with the tragedy we find in the bible of someone trying to make an unnecessary deal with God. God does not want our deals. He wants our obedience.

Let’s make a deal! There is a game show, “Let’s make a deal” first aired on December 30th, 1963, and still airs today. In this show there are times that you make a choice and get a really great deal. But there are times that you can make a choice and get a “Zonk”. It’s all about the choices you ...read more

Scripture: Judges 11:1-39

Denomination: *other

God’s Glory Revealed Through Gideon

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 29, 2010

Faith isn’t based on how the circumstances look, but on the faithful promises of Almighty God. God reduced Gideon and his men to the point that victory was contingent only upon their faith in God. In the extreme battles of life, only a firm faith in God w

God’s Glory Revealed Through Gideon Text: Judges 6:33-7:2 Intro: In First Corinthians 10:31, Paul exhorts us with these words: “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.” This familiar passage of scripture sums up the purpose of every Christian’s life: ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Put Your Rock Down

Contributed by Jessie Manuel on Dec 1, 2025

Picture this scene: a woman is dragged into the temple courts, humiliated, exposed, guilty. A crowd gathers with stones in hand, ready to enforce the law. Religious leaders stand with accusations prepared.

Introduction Picture this scene: a woman is dragged into the temple courts, humiliated, exposed, guilty. A crowd gathers with stones in hand, ready to enforce the law. Religious leaders stand with accusations prepared. But then Jesus does something unexpected—He bends down and writes in the dust, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Learning To Lean Series

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Aug 17, 2015

A sermon that helps us to understand the true meaning of a biblical faith in God.

One day, a little girl is sitting and watching her mother do the dishes at the kitchen sink. She suddenly notices that her mother has several strands of white hair sticking out in contrast on her brunette head. "Why are some of your hairs white, Mom?" she asks. Her mother replies, "Well, every time ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Other Side

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jun 23, 2004

“Why does God allow storms in our life?”

The Other Side Luke 8:22-23 By Reverend Kelvin Lebron Parks Associate Minister, Monument of Love Baptist Church Superintendent of Sunday Morning Bible Study Prison Ministry Coordinator 27 July 2003 The Gospel According to Luke, Chapter 8 22. Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-23

Denomination: Baptist