Sermons on Why Faith:

Why Aren't We Healed?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 22, 2001

A balanced approach to healing.

If you receive prayer requests via e-mail and listen to those at your prayer meetings, it does not take long to see that about ninety per cent of those prayers relate to some illness or physical weakness. We are a sickly people. Health and health care are primary issues for most of the world. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-8, John 9:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Why Works Won't Work(2013) Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Nov 7, 2013

A deeper look at the issue of Justification by Faith: Theological explanation in chapter 3:21-31. Chapter 4 Paul gives us a practical example out of the OT: Abraham and David

Old story of frog that jumped in a bucket of milk. Instead of just giving up the frog began to swim and swim and swim. The frog swam so much that the milk turned to butter and the frog hopped out of the bucket. Great story about working so had that you eventually get to where you want to go. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-15

Abram, The Father Of Faith Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Apr 30, 2023

We are called to live intentionally, to desire to know who loved us most. This means we live fully for Him, and He gives us a model (and a promise) to follow. It’s not to exalt another human – but to live for God because of His promises! Abram shows us how and why this is important.

Alpha and Omega, Part 16 Abram, the Father of Faith Genesis 11:27-32 and 12:1-3 Introduction - 2023 has been led with “one purpose”: To know there is a God! -- Continuing our series, “Alpha and Omega”; examining the beginning to the end - Last week we examined the Tower of Babel, and that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 11:27-32, Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Am I Surrounded By Problem People And Problem Situations? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Sep 23, 2014

A look at the call to "fight the good fight."

FIGHTING: You were made to take ground. - 1 Timothy 1:18b – “fight the good fight.” - It’s a fight. It’s a battle. - You are a warrior, a soldier. - This is a spiritual battle rather than a physical ground, but that doesn’t change the need to take ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 4: Why Can't I See Miracles?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 1, 2014

God works through providence; through the laws of nature to accomplish His will.

Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: When God Is Silent Lesson 4: Why Can’t I See Miracles? A. INTRODUCTION: WHY PEOPLE WANT TO SEE A MIRACLE 1. They want everything God has for them. 2. They are emotionally based: excitable, enthusiastic. 3. Fanaticism, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 2: Why I Believe In The Trinity

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

Exploring the foundation of our faith in the Trinity- God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. We believe in the Trinity, “We affirm our belief in one God, infinite Spirit, Creator, and Sustainer of all things, who exists eternally in three persons: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. These three are one in essence but distinct in person and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18

Denomination: Baptist

Increase Our Faith For Total Dependence

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 20, 2022

The rich ruler wants to know what to do for salvation. Jesus slams the door on him. Why? Find out.

10.23.22 Luke 18:18–30 18 A certain ruler asked Jesus, “Good teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 19 Jesus asked him, “Why do you call me good? No one is good, except one—God. 20 You know the commandments: ‘You shall not commit adultery. You shall not murder. You shall not steal. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Does This Church Need You?

Contributed by Perry Anderson on May 12, 2015

As members of the "Body of Christ" we are needed for the church to work and function properly and to remain healthy. We have the responsibility to use the gift we are given to do our part in the work of the church.

Why Does This Church Need You? >>>1 Corinthians 12:12-27<<< (12 The human body has many parts, but the many parts make up one whole body. So it is with the body of Christ. 13 Some of us are Jews, some are Gentiles, some are slaves, and some are free. But we have all been baptized into one body by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Father Of The Faithful Series

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 3, 2003

The greatness of Abraham was not moral perfection, but in getting back to God and believing again.

FATHER OF ALL THE FAITHFUL. Romans 4:11-18 11 So Abraham is the spiritual father of those who have faith but have not been circumcised. They are made right with God by faith. 12 And Abraham is also the spiritual father of those who have been circumcised, but only if they have the same kind of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:11-18, Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Get God's Help In The Hard Times

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 11, 2018

1. Call on the Lord (vs. 1-4). 2. Check our attitudes (vs. 5). 3. Commit ourselves to the Lord's care (vs. 6-7). 4. Confess our faith in God (vs. 8a). 5. Keep calling on the Lord (vs. 8-10). 6. Keep checking our attitudes (vs. 11).

How to Get God's Help in the Hard Times Psalm 42:1-11 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 20, 2017 *The introduction to Psalm 42 says: "To the Chief Musician. A Contemplation of the Sons of Korah." The KJV says: "A Maschil for the Sons of Korah." Albert ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Faith And Action Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Mar 13, 2006

This message sees that faith is not passive but very active!

Introduction This is a picture of a floating prison ship - The HMP Weare, is moored off Dorset’s Portland Harbour (400 prisoners). Has anyone herad of a gigantic floating zoo? That’s what Noah’s Ark was. Many people think the story of Noah is just a story, a myth, a legend. But more and more ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Lot Of Believers Still Crave For More Of Earthly Things?

Contributed by Samuel M on Mar 14, 2025

Because somewhere we have lost our hunger and thirst to seek God and see His face. When we pursue God, we will get glimpses of Christ’s Glory, and in that light, we will be drawn to know him more, and our desire for the world and its things, like grass, will slowly fade away.

Because somewhere we have lost our hunger and thirst to seek God and see His face. When we pursue God, we will get glimpses of Christ’s Glory, and in that light, we will be drawn to know him more, and our desire for the world and its things, like grass, will slowly fade away. The more we see and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

It Takes Faith (Part Two) Series

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 27, 2017

In continuing our series on Hebrews 11, we come to what happened between Cain and Abel. Today we'll see why Abel made a better sacrifice than Cain did.

IT TAKES FAITH (part two) Hebrews 11:4 INTRODUCTION: In continuing our series on Hebrews 11, we come to what happened between Cain and Abel. Today we'll see why Abel made a better sacrifice than Cain did. 1) It takes faith to make a right sacrifice. Hebrews 11:4, "By faith Abel offered a better ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4, Genesis 4:1-15, 1 John 3:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Unleashed

Contributed by John Hardwick on Oct 31, 2015

A celebration of Life from Death of Sin being accomplished through faith in our Lord,Jesus Christ.We are called to witness and spread the Gospel to the world!!!

Less of Me,More of you,Lord!! Illustration:A celebration of Life from Death of Sin being accomplished through faith in our Lord,Jesus Christ.We are called to witness and spread the Gospel to the world!!! Be Impressed by The Father We are called to witness, testify. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do We Need To Be Born Again?

Contributed by Chris Jordan on Apr 14, 2002

Unless a person has a personal revelation of the Risen Lord Jesus, by faith, they will never see the need to be born again

Why... be Born Again? 14-04-02 Chris Jordan Reading: Isaiah 5:18-25 18 Woe to those who draw sin along with cords of deceit, and wickedness as with cart ropes, 19 to those who say, "Let God hurry, let him hasten his work so we may see it. Let it approach, let the plan of the Holy One of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist