Sermons on Two Faces:

Faith Clearly Defined

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Nov 29, 2007

There are two kinds of dead faith and only one kind of living faith. And God is the Judge of which kind we have.

Passage: James 2:14-26 Intro: Last winter we had a nasty cold snap here. 1. lots of trees that looked dead on our campus, but that have all come back 2. daughtter Amy and her husband Brycen not so fortunate. 3. 3 Ficus trees, all lost leaves, and in spite of valiant efforts, never ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Nothing To Say PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 14, 2023

Explores Paul's fearless faith and integrity in the face of adversity, encouraging believers to emulate his unwavering commitment to the Gospel.

Good morning, my dear church family! I'm absolutely thrilled to be standing before you today, bringing you a message from God's Word. It's a beautiful day, isn't it? A day the Lord has made, and we're here to rejoice and be glad in it. Now, let's get right into the heart of our discussion for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 25:23-27

Topics: Paul, Nothing

A Glimpse Of Glory – The Transfiguration Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Jul 28, 2023

The transfiguration fits with the theme of what Jesus was trying to get over to his disciples, that he must die and they must be prepared. Jesus took three disciples and led them up the high mountain.

Have you ever had what you would describe as a mountaintop spiritual experience? A time when you felt so close to God you just caught a glimpse of glory. If so, it may have been a very emotional experience. Our faith is not based on emotional experience, yet at the same time, when those times do ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Finding God's Honey?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 10, 2003

If we face our bitter problems, God will help us find honey when we need it!

FINDING YOUR HONEY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Maybe we should title this LORD REVEAL YOUR HONEY! Years ago, I was pastoring a mountain mission. One of our men was not in Sunday School or church. I saw him Monday morning... The man informed me, he had been fishing on Sunday ...read more

Scripture: James 5:11, Judges 14:3-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hardships For Heaven's Sake Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 27, 2003

Need strength to face difficulty as a Christian? Paul supplies us with purpose and focus in this fourth chapter of 2 Corinthians.

Chapter 4 of 2 Corinthians finishes what he starts in chapter 3 and begins what he discusses in chapter 5. The chapter and verse divisions of your Bible were not put in there by God. In fact, Stephen Langton first divided the Bible into chapters in 1228. The Old Testament was first divided by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gabriel Is Lickin' His Lips

Contributed by Tom Lovorn on Jul 26, 2004

This sermon concerns the two trumpet sounds at the Rapture and Second Coming and enumerates the 7 signs of the times from Matthew 24.

Introduction Many people in the Christian community have been caught up in Jerry Jenkins’ and Tim LaHay’s Left Behind series about the Tribulation period after the Rapture. I remind you that, even though they make interesting reading - and I have read all of them - these books are just the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:3-35

Denomination: Baptist

Pressing Into Jesus Series

Contributed by Joel Preston on May 14, 2012

In Mark 5, we see Jesus going from one seemingly hopeless situation to another. Our text is a “Markan sandwich” where two stories are pressed together. In it we are introduced to two very different individuals with one thing in common - they were willing

The Gospel of Mark #14 – “Pressing into Jesus” Mark 5:21-43 Intro – 1. ILL – A New Yorker was driving through Texas when he collided with a truck carrying a horse. A few months later he tried to collect damages for his injuries. “How can you now claim to have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Living Gratefully Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 9, 2006

Part one of a two part series on Godly X-Factors that make the equations of our life make sense.

“LIVING GRATEFULLY” The X-Factor - Week 1 1 TIMOTHY 6:6-10 & 17-21 INTRODUCTION OF SERIES: (Sermon video intro :32) You know, the letter “X” can have a number of connotations. For example “X” can stand for mystery like in the X-Files or the X-Men. “X” can be used to shorten something like in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Studies In Genesis: Chapters 12 & 13 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 14, 2011

This is a study of the book of Genesis. Genesis and Revelation are two of the most disputed books in the Bible. The premise of this study is the foundation of creation.

Note: When doing a study on a book in the Bible you use a lot of resources. The major influence for me on this study of Genesis is The Genesis Record by Henry Morris. With chapters 12 - 50 we come to a whole different part of the book of Genesis. Everything has begun to change. In Genesis 1-11 ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Studies In Genesis: Chapter 24 Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 15, 2011

This is a study of the book of Genesis. Genesis and Revelation are two of the most disputed books in the Bible. The premise of this study is the foundation of creation.

Note: When doing a study on a book in the Bible you use a lot of resources. The major influence for me on this study of Genesis is The Genesis Record by Henry Morris. Genesis 24 If we study scripture we know of two institutions that God has given two the family. One we see from the beginning ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Church Of God

"Living In The Middle"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 7, 2002

When we face hardship we need to realize we’re in the middle of a story authored by God

"Living in the Middle" I try to take some time from my professional reading to relax with a good novel. I love to read and to talk about books. When I was a hospital chaplain I found it interesting to see what patients were reading on the wards. I figured if they had a James Mitchener novel, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Denomination: Congregational

When God's Got Your Back

Contributed by Rodney Mason on Oct 18, 2000

We as Christians face many attacks by satan, we ar attacked through temptations, accusation, and deception.

We as Christians face many attacks by satan, we ar attacked through temptations, accusation, and deception. But during the storm we must believe that God got our back. There are three movements in this scripture: 1. Devil's instruments-He attacks with 3 weapons. A. weapons of words-slander, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:17, Isaiah 54:17-18

Confronting The Caves Of Your Life

Contributed by Dan Chromy on Oct 22, 2000

When we recognize God's greatness, our response will be to praise Him even in the face of the adversities of life.

It is easy to appreciate God's greatness during the good times. It is easy to praise God for His greatness when you are prosperous, when you have enough money to buy the things you want. It is easy to appreciate God's greatness when your health is good, when there seems to be no limit to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Finding Encouragement For Life Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 14, 2000

God has all of the encouragement we need to get through any situation we face in life

Finding Encouragement for Life Jeremiah 29:10-13 July 9, 2000 INTRODUCTION I. The Duke of Wellington A. The reputation 1. Military genius – He defeated Napolean at Waterloo 2. He was also know to be a hard commander B. The question 1. If you could live your life over, what would you do ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:10-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Seek, Rest, And Triumph

Contributed by Richard Bell on Apr 23, 2001

When you will earnestly seek the face of God, He will give you rest and triumph over adversity.

SEEK, REST, AND TRIUMPH 2 Chronicles 14:1-15 INTRODUCTION: During the reigns of Rehoboam and Abijah, the true worship of God in Judah declined. Idolatry increased. Whenever the true worship of God decreases, other things come to fill that vaccum. During that time various places for idol worship ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal