Sermons on True Faith:

Mustard Seed Faith

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 5, 2004

Explores questions: Why doesn’t Jesus answer all our prayers? What does He mean by "faith as a grain of mustard seed?"

Mustard Seed Faith Matthew 17:14-20 INTRO.: the seventeenth chapter of Matthew’s Gospel records the story of a man who came to Jesus seeking help for his son. Mark 9:14-29 reveals some details of the same story that Luke elects to omit. Mark tells of a dispute between the disciples of Jesus and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Functioning In The Community Of Faith

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jul 8, 2007

how each of us should operate in the body of Christ, how to contribute to our community, some guidelines set forth by Paul in achieving great things for God in the local church

Intro: since we have been preaching community for weeks, I had this thought during the city fireworks for the fourth of July celebration, this took a community effort for this night to happen. From the Mayor to councilmen, to chamber of commerce, to the law enforcement, to the community clubs, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:11-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Stepping Stone To Faith Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2008

A Communion Meditation and the First of a Seven Part Series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’

I begin this morning with a couple of questions that I am asking you to reflect on: (Slide 1) Who is the most humble person you know and what makes them that way? Is humility a weakness or a strength? What is humility anyway? A man prayed this for his son, ‘Build me a son, O Lord, who will be ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:2

Denomination: Church Of God

Faith, Love And Hope

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 5, 2004

A sermon on 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4

Sermon for 1/4/2003 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4 Introduction: In 1972, a group of international industrial leaders and thinkers, called the Club of Rome, suggested six proposals that humanity must put into effect if we are to survive on this planet. I will only share the first, very significant ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-4, 1 Thessalonians 1:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remaining Faithful To God Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 17, 2013

One of the hardest things for us to do is once we have a relationship with God to keep that relationship going and to remain faithful. Israel faced this same problem over and over and in the psalms we look at today, we find some ways to help us stay loyal

Psalm 78 looks at the past to draw lessons for the present. Specifically in Israel’s life, God wants them to avoid the mistakes of the past. In here are important lessons for us for, as the old saying goes, those that do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it. 1 – 8 Asaph ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Abiding In Love And Faith

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 18, 2019

As believers, we are called to love our neighbor as ourselves. We are also expected to stand boldly upon the Word regarding the faith. This requires a delicate balance that is only possible through a close relationship with Christ.

Abiding in Love and Faith 2 John 5-8 As we begin our study today, it is important to remember the context of John’s second epistle. The Gospel was being shared throughout the world and people were responding to the Lord as they heard and received the Gospel. Much of the appeal for the Gospel could ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Unanswered Prayer Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on May 1, 2017

This is the first message in a series on faith. God always answers prayer birthed by faith.

Religion has taught us that God decides whether or not He will answer our prayers. And because we believe that teaching we often end our prayers with “if it be thy will”. In other words, “God, I’m not really sure what your will is in this situation, but I’m going to pray and if my prayer is not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4, James 1:17, 1 John 5:14-15, John 11:41-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reproduction Of Faith And Skills

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 8, 2001

Discover why and how to reproduce your faith and skills.

If we could choose the way that we would die, how many of us would choose to die in burning building? How many of us would choose a sinking ship? Anyone want to go through the pains of ravaging cancer before death? How about the numbness and loss of Alzheimer leading to death? While many of us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2

Denomination: *other

Faith Expansion #3 Series

Contributed by Larry Walkemeyer on Sep 22, 2009

A verse by verse message on Hebrews 11:20-29 teaching people to live an "I CAN" life through faith.

Faith comes in CANS. Most of my childhood I was raised by a single mother. Her favorite saying was, “CAN’T never did anything but sit on a fence post & cry!” Whenever I said, I can’t do this. I can’t face this. She would respond with this saying. She wanted me to live in the land of FAITH, the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:20-29

Denomination: Free Methodist

Job Faithful In Suffering

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

Dealing with hard times

Why does God let bad things happen to good people? - What do you do when the bottom falls out in your life? Do you remain faithful in your suffering? Do you blame God or bless Him? What do you do when God is silent? These questions were addressed by the earliest book to be written down in all of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Job Faithful In Suffering

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 10, 2003

Story of Job in a nutshell

August 25 Job Faithful in Suffering Why does God let bad things happen to good people? - What do you do when the bottom falls out in your life? Do you remain faithful in your suffering? Do you blame God or bless Him? What do you do when God is silent? These questions were addressed by the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Secret Of Breakthrough Faith

Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jun 7, 2009

If you think your faith is not enough for a miracle, see Jesus on the cross for you, and faith you need to face any situation or challenge s will come into your life. Just look too Jesus! The author and finisher of faith.

Introduction : We will study faith today through the binacular of GRACE and finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross. Through the years of being a Christian we heard teachings about faith which is not filtered by the finished work of Christ. Maybe some of us heard that in order to receive ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Church Of God

Ethical Faithfulness Despite… Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 1, 2018

The Christian life is grounded on sound theology, but it certainly doesn’t end there; ethical behavior is a crucial pillar of the Christian life.

Ethical Faithfulness Despite… (Hebrews 13:1-6) 1. A defendant in a lawsuit involving large sums of money was talking to his lawyer. “If Fred Smith wins the case and I lose this case, I’ll be ruined.” “It’s in the judge’s hands now,” said the lawyer. “Would it help if I sent the judge a box of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Won't Give You More Than You Can Handle Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Jun 8, 2023

Too often our talk about faith becomes bumper sticker theology - a short statement that sounds good … but is it true?

Myths Christians Often Believe God Won’t Give Me More Than I Can Handle Introduction Today we are beginning a new series of messages for the Summer called Myths Christians Often Believe. Too often our talk about faith becomes bumper sticker theology - a short statement that sounds good … but is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Antidote For Peace PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 30, 2025

God invites us to exchange anxiety for peace by rejoicing, praying with gratitude, and focusing our minds on what is true and good.

Friends, if your heart has felt heavy this week, you’re in familiar company. News feeds shout, calendars crowd, bills blink, phones buzz, and sleep slips away. We carry invisible backpacks stuffed with what-ifs and worst-case scenarios. Anxiety can feel like a bully in the hallway, pushing us ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Topics: Faith, God, Trust