Sermons on What Is Faith:

What's It Mean To Be Shrewd?

Contributed by Edward Frey on Oct 11, 2001

Christian shrewdness means to use earthly treasures to build heavnly friendships

Sermon Text: Luke 16:1-10 WHAT’S IT MEAN TO BE SHREWD? Do you know any shrewd characters? It all depends on our understanding of the word “shrewd”. That word seems to cause red flags to come up in our minds. Perhaps we equate shrewdness with dishonesty. We might think a businessman is shrewd ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

What A Christian Hears

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 10, 2002

A sincere Christian witness is dependent upon a particular manner/quality of listening. BUT What does a sincere Christian witness hear? A sincere Christian witness hears that...

WHAT A CHRISTIAN HEARS—Luke 8:16-21 The sincerity with which we approach God’s voice. The manner/way/sincerity in which we listen affects our Christian witness. Jesus told the multitude that the way in which they listened to Him was of utmost importance to their witness. A sincere Christian ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do On Sunday

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on May 15, 2002

The Apostle John becomes our example of what to do on Sunday.

WHAT TO DO ON SUNDAY By Jerry Falwell I. INTRODUCTION The Book of Revelation was written on Sunday. The writer John said, “I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s Day, and I heard behind me a great voice, as a trumpet” (1:10). The Apostle John becomes our example of what to do on Sunday. We can ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

This Is What I Seek

Contributed by Michael Fogaras on Aug 23, 2002

What should a Chrisian seek after? Spiritual Desire, Love for God’s House,Spiritual Vision.

THIS IS WHAT I SEEK PSALM 27:4 Rev. Michael Fogaras ¡§One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple. If there is one thing in my walk with God I desire most ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Jesus Hates Series

Contributed by Darron Khan on May 30, 2002

This message was designed to direct the audience’s attention to one of the things Jesus hates most in man’s character - hypocrisy

What Jesus Hates? Part 2 in the series, The Journey To Jerusalem March 17, 2002 Last week we discussed “Who Matters To Jesus”. Despite how the world gives value to the attractive, outspoken & impressive people, Jesus seemed to have a different value system. As we watched Him move throughout Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:42-54, Matthew 23:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's That In Your Hand?

Contributed by James May on Jun 1, 2003

God can take anything that we are willing to surrender to his service and use it to bring about a manifestation of his glory and power.

WHAT’S IN YOUR HAND? Exodus 4:1-4, "And Moses answered and said, But, behold, they will not believe me, nor hearken unto my voice: for they will say, The LORD hath not appeared unto thee. And the LORD said unto him, What is that in thine hand? And he said, A rod. And he said, Cast it on the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What A Way To Go!

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 16, 2007

We are instructed to be faithful.

WHAT A WAY TO GO! Joshua 23.1-16 S: Faithfulness C: Joshua’s farewell to leaders Pr: WE ARE INSTRUCTED TO BE FAITHFUL. ?: How? KW: Challenges TS: We will find in our study of Joshua 23 five challenges that show us how to be faithful to God. Type: Propositional The ____ challenge ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Is That In Thine Hand?

Contributed by Mark Price on May 12, 2006

We all have been blessed with opportunities and abilities. Will you use yours for God’s glory?

As we think of Moses, there are many events that come to mind. We recall his standing before God in the burning bush maybe as often as any other event. It was when he stood there that God took a very common item - the tool of a shepherd - and made it an extraordiary instrument with which to lead ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:2-3

Denomination: *other

What Will You Wear?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 29, 2006

The virtues we "wear" in the world as people and as a church define who and what we are.

Colossians 3: 12 – 17 – What Will You Wear? Intro: Each Sunday morning as I prepare for coming to church, I go into our closet and stare at the long line of shirts, slacks and shoes. I ask myself, sometimes out loud, “What will I wear today?” This can be a daunting task! You have to be careful ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Time Is It?

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Aug 4, 2007

Many years ago there was a TV program called, “The Howdy Doody Show.” It was created mainly for

Scripture: Romans 13:1 – Title: “What Time Is It?” (What Time Is It? Is my thought for today)? Introduction: Many years ago there was a TV program called, “The Howdy Doody Show.” It was created mainly for children. It came on with a puppet named “Howdy Doody” saying, “Say, Boys & Girls, What ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stewardshp:the Collection

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 28, 2006

stewarship sermon - stewardship is hard, but what is faith without risk?

It is some what surprising what an international outlook Paul has as he writes to the Church in Corinth. He mentions Galatia, Macedonia, Achaia, Ephesus, Jerusalem. Even though most of Paul’s readers had never left their own city they understood that they were part of a world wide church body in no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Fair?

Contributed by Byrene Haney on May 20, 2005

God’s deals with is people not based on what we deserve but based on his grace.

Most people living in Detroit are in some way been affected by the unions whether positively or negatively. You have to join the unions there even if you work six hours a week at Montgomery Wards. You just cannot escape the long arm of the unions. Let’s face it the union is here to stay. This ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

What Is Grace?

Contributed by Eugene Pansler Jr on Mar 3, 2014

what is grace

What is grace, is it a denomination, is it just a doctrine, or is grace a subject for debate for some in the church? What is grace, (first,second,third), it's a: 1. Saving Grace. What is grace, first, it's a saving grace, it's a saving grace from every failure, from every sin, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is Sanctification Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sanctification

What is Sanctification? | Ephesians 2 “You will know as much of God, and only as much of God, as you are willing to put into practice.” Eric Liddell [Intro] 1) Salvation is a gift by grace through faith (not works) 2) Obedience is important because we forget who we are! (Losing my keys). ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:11-12, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is A Disciple Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 25, 2022

Understanding Sanctification

What is A Disciple? Matthew 4:23 A Disciple of Jesus is rational. 1. A disciple of Jesus is one who learns (they are students). There is a difference between teaching and imparting knowledge. Imparting knowledge is simply giving out information. Teaching occurs when we acquire knowledge and then ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational