Sermons on Trial Of Faith:

Examination Time

Contributed by Jeff Fradenburgh on Nov 14, 2001

It’s time to take a test to see if you’re putting in to practice and progressing in your faith

2 Corinthians 13:5 (NLT) 5Examine yourselves to see if your faith is really genuine. Test yourselves. If you cannot tell that Jesus Christ is among you, it means you have failed the test. The reason Paul calls on them to examine themselves was, Paul was concerned that many of them had been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Holiness

Paul's Testimony Is Our Testimony

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 7, 2007

Here is Paul, on trial for his life, giving a beautiful witness to the life-changing power of God. But it is not his testimony alone, but the same one that each believer might be able to give.

Passage: Acts 25-26 Intro: It’s easy to compare ourselves to the Apostle Paul and feel inferior. 1. in sheer determination and self- sacrifice, his example seems unattainable. 2. so we sigh, our shoulders slump, and we continue living with the vague thought that there should be more. 3. I ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Faithful Fathers

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

Abraham

Abraham, a picture of a Father, Genesis 22 Eric A. Snyder, Farwell Church of Christ, June 16, 2002 Three boys were bragging about their fathers. The first one said, "My father runs so fast he can fire an arrow, start running, and get there before the arrow!" The second one said, "That’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Triumphs Of Faith

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 3, 2008

Caleb teaches us how to be a child of promise.

The Triumphs of Faith... Praise God Church!!! Turn to Numbers chapter 13. a) God Said It... How many in here tonight believes that God speaks? How many believe that the Bible is the written word of God? Word that was spoken before it was written? Amen? If we believe God speaks, If we ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:27-33

Faith Described Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 8, 2022

Faith brings a confidence in God’s promises and shows trust in His character.

LEAVING A LEGACY SERIES HEBREWS 11:1-3 FAITH DESCRIBED The author of Hebrews has just said in 10:39 that “we are not of those who shrink back to destruction but of those who have faith to the preserving of the soul.” The readers of this epistle were tempted just as we are, to place their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Finishes

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 21, 2022

The story of Noah reveals principles of the faith by which we respond to God's Saving Grace.

Faith Finishes TEXT: Genesis 6:1-22; Hebrews 11:17 INTRODUCTION: The story of Noah and the ark is more common that our favorite nursery rhymes. In our nursery here at the church, the theme is a large boat full of animals riding above an ocean filled with colorful fish with a beautiful rainbow in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22, Hebrews 11:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith And Obedience

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Aug 22, 2022

Walking with God is a journey of a life time, but it also involves faith and obedience on our part at every stage.

For our meditation today we will focus on Joshua 18:3,“So Joshua said to the people of Israel, "How long will you put off going in to take possession of the land, which the LORD, the God of your fathers, has given you?” (ESV) These are the words of Joshua to the people of Israel who had been ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 18:3

Denomination: Other

The Roots Of Faith

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Aug 15, 2021

Having the roots of total submission and thanksgiving for His undying love as our Lord, Savior and King leads to sacrificial living that brings honor and glory to His name! O to have the faith as tiny as a mustard seed!

Roots of Faith Luke 17 :5-10 Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Since “religion is not a private pursuit, but is a shared family responsibility,” how difficult it is to rebuke and extend forgiveness to those who have “sinned against us” (17:1)! While we know that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In Action

Contributed by Patty Groot on Oct 6, 2025

True faith isn’t about how much we have, but about trusting God enough to live it out through humble obedience, steady service, and daily forgiveness.

Our Scripture today comes from Luke. It’s a fascinating passage, one that at first seems like two unrelated teachings pressed together, but when we look closer, we discover a thread that ties them beautifully. The disciples come to Jesus and say, “Increase our faith!” (v. 5). That’s the kind of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10, Matthew 17:20, Luke 13:18-19, Mark 4:30-32

Working Faith Part 2 Series

Contributed by David Welch on Jun 25, 2018

Message 5 in our journey with Joshua into the Promised Land. This message continues the exploration of faith.

Joshua Series #5 The Amazing Race to Rest & Reward “The Faith that Works” Review / Introduction Joshua is the culmination of a very long journey. Actually forty years longer than it needed to be. Disobedience always delays blessing. The book can be divided into two basic movements. I. Purging ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Learning To Lift Weights"

Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015

Trials are hard but getting through them brings joy.

Objects: A set of dumbbells or some type of weightlifting equipment. Scripture: Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith makes us stronger. James 1:2-3 I decided about 6 months ago that I wanted to try to get in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Reality Of Tribulation

Contributed by Mike Aldaco on Oct 23, 2012

This about about what trials do in your life.

THE REALITY OF TRIBULATIONS I understand that God is on our side & God wants to bless his people! But the truth is that in this life along with all the benefits of God, we’re going to have opposition. We’re going to have flowing in opposite direction good & bad! I think we know that being a ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Faith Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jan 15, 2005

There are 3 types of faith. Knowing faith, Showing faith, adn saving faith. God desires for his children to have saving faith.

Have you noticed that we’re hearing a lot about faith these days? It all started when our faith was shaken by the events of 9/11, and then bolstered by our national response. There was a call for everyone to return to prayer. The media claimed that it was his faith that helped President Bush get ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Flood Faith Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 13, 2002

God tells us that Noah is a perfect example of Godly faith. What was so impressive about Noah’s faith that we could learn from?

ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM NOAH’S ARK o Plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark. o Noah didn’t wait for his ship to come in, he built one. o Stay fit. When you’re 600 years old, someone might ask you to do something REALLY big. o Don’t listen to critics -- do what has to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

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