Sermons on United By Faith:

A Faith Of Paradoxes

Contributed by Lew Slade on Dec 22, 2008

A deeper understanding of Jesus final prayer for his disciples - and us.

A Faith of Paradoxes I wonder how many of you have ever tried to reverse your car with a trailer hitched to the back. It’s not easy, and I’m sure many of us have got some amusing or expensive stories to tell. The problem is that if you want the trailer to go to the right you have to turn the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Unity Of Faith Series

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jul 24, 2013

"Unity of faith" is value which must be sought and maintained for the church to function, bear fruit, and serve one another in love.

Introduction: It was January 1862, in the heart of the American Civil War, when then Union Army marched its way to the heart of the South where it endured a long fought battle against the Confederate Army in New Orleans, Louisiana. Finally, in April of the same year, New Orleans came under the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Friends

There Is One Faith Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 19, 2024

Although it looks like there are many faiths in our world today, there is only one faith that leads to salvation and unity and it is faith in Jesus. Our faith in Jesus must be expressed in leaning wholly on Him.

A. The story is told about an atheist who was spending a quiet day fishing when suddenly his boat was attacked by the Loch Ness monster. 1. In one easy move, the Loch Nest monster tossed the atheist and his boat into the air. 2. Then the beast opened its mouth and was ready to swallow the man ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2, Hebrews 11:6, Jude 1:3, 1 Timothy 4:1, John 14:6, Romans 10:17, John 20:29-31, John 6:28-29  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Messiah And Facing Crisis Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 1, 2012

God is our ever-present help in time of need, and prayer is His hot line.

The Messiah and Facing Crisis Text: Matt. 26:36-46 Introduction 1. Illustration: This week I officially started my new business as an Aflac insurance agent. One of the most important things that Aflac programs do is to assist people when they are going through a crisis situation like an accident or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Methodist

The Power Of Faith

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 19, 2003

What we believe about God we believe because of our faith.

THE POWER OF FAITH Text: First John 5:4 Someone has said that "The CRITICS of the Christian religion have often contented that religious faith is a form of psychological "escapism". A man, they say, finding the problems and demands of adult life too much for him will attempt to return to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Denomination: United Methodist

‘united We Stand Divided We Fall’ (Mark 3:22-27) Series

Contributed by Pastor Ricky A. Rohrig Sr. on Jul 28, 2016

A expository sermon series on the book of Mark.

The Miracles and the Ministry of the Messiah in the Book of Mark Week 3: ‘United We Stand Divided We Fall’ Mark 3:22-27 Crossroads Community Church Rev. Ricky A. Rohrig Sr., Founding Pastor March 22, 2015 I think everyone likes to be part of a family, an organization, something where ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:22-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Shield Of Faith

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 14, 2003

Spiritual warfare is always continuing around us. Weather you want to fight or not you are in inlisted in the war. All believers in Jesus are either continually under attacked or conquered by our spiritual enemy.

The Shield of Faith Eph 6:16… above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to Eph 4:27-28 27 and do not give the devil a foothold. NIV 2 Sam 22:36 36 You give me your shield of victory; you stoop down to make me great. As we grow together through the ministries of Open ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Faithful Witness

Contributed by Gary Moore on Jan 25, 2008

Learning to bear witness for Christ

"I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control." — 2 Tim 1:6-7 Anyone who has even a moderate exposure to people has encountered some who are honorable and others who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-18

Denomination: Congregational

Courageous Faith Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 27, 2011

In our Quest for God, we sometimes have to go against the flow and stand up for God's words. This takes courage and commitment. It promises a great reward!

1. Doing the right thing: A man dies, arrives at the Pearly Gates, and (as always in stories like this), St. Peter is there and asks him to relate a good deed he had done. He thinks for a moment then says, “Well, there was the time I was driving down a road when I saw a group of hoodlums ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heroes Of Faith PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 2, 2024

This sermon explores the faith of Biblical heroes in Hebrews 11, inspiring us to learn from their example and live a life of sincere, heroic faith.

Good morning, beloved family of God. It’s a joy to gather with you once again, to share in the fellowship of believers, united in Christ, standing on the promises of His Word. We are here today, not by accident, but by divine appointment, called together to learn, to grow, and to be transformed by ...read more

Topics: Faithful, Great Faith

Made One To Be One Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Nov 2, 2007

We were united with Christ so we can unite with each other

Someone said, “The greatest argument for Christianity is Christians. There is nothing more compelling than those who live the life of Christ.” But do you know that the greatest argument against Christianity is Christians also? There is nothing more discouraging than Christians who don’t live the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Evidence Of Faith

Contributed by Kevin Malone on Aug 26, 2007

This is an expository sermon from James explaining that good works are the result of God-given faith, and contrasting this true faith from God with a false faith of man.

Sermon on James and Faith In the English language, there are many different applications of the word “work”. My children just finished some lovely artwork. I like hamburgers with “the works”. It’s almost the 4th of July, and I’m looking foreword to both a day of from work, and also lighting off ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith For Tomorrow

Contributed by Roger Townsend-Hartline on Sep 26, 2003

How to have active faith in the light of 9/11

The Fifteenth Sunday After Trinity, 2001 From the Gospel: Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is the evil thereof. In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen! This morning’s Gospel is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:34

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Resurrection Faith

Contributed by Robert Tomas on Apr 24, 2002

A reflection on the three kinds of faith emerging from the Liturgical Readings, which are meant, perhaps, to evaluate the condition of our own faith.

APRIL 5, 2002 WORSHIP SERVICE SCRIPTURES ·First Reading Acts 2:42-47 ·Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24 ·Second Reading 1 Pt. 1:3-9 ·Gospel Jn. 20:19-31 REFLECTION The Resurrection stands out forever as the mightiest and most impressive display of the LORD’s redeeming power, the significance of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31, Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Catholic

Faith And Unity Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 10, 2014

To fulfill Christ's intention for the Church, the Church treasures the unbreakable link between one faith and one community.

Thursday of 4th Week of Easter 2014 Lumen Fidei In these first weeks of the Easter season each year the Church gives us much of St. John’s Gospel writings on the Eucharist, the sacrament of nourishment and unity. The Eucharist brings us together: those who profess the same Catholic faith ...read more

Scripture: John 13:16-20

Denomination: Catholic