Sermons on Work And Faith:

Faith And Obedience

Contributed by Joel Sumagaysay on Sep 16, 2012

Faith is validated by our obedience

Faith and Obedience By: Rev. Joel T. Sumagaysay Gen. 22:1-19 Introduction: The BIBLE STORY teaches us how Abraham displayed great faith and obedience to the Lord during one of the most difficult tests of his life. Read Gen 22:1-8 The story is actually quite shocking. Here God asks for a human ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Faith

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 28, 2008

Consider Joseph of Arimathea pre-resurrection story to inspire our post-resurrection faith.

Resurrection faith 57As evening approached, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who had himself become a disciple of Jesus. 58Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus’ body, and Pilate ordered that it be given to him. 59Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, 60and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-66

Denomination: Evangelical Free

By Faith Samuel Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Apr 18, 2009

Part of a series on the Heroes od Faith from Hebrews 11. This is an expository, alliterated sermon on Sameul.

Chapter 17 Samuel Do I need to give more examples? I do not have time to tell you about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets. — Hebrews 11:32 NCV Long ago in the sun-baked land of Canaan, a woman prayed for a son. Hannah was one of two women married to a man named ...read more

Denomination: Christian Church

Faith In Action

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 30, 2013

Some Christians have a similar problem—spiritual gambling. It’s a way of living that involves taking chances by seeing how far we can stretch God’s patience. There’s not one chance in five that God won’t keep His word. There’s not even one chance in a tho

Opening illustration: The problem of compulsive gambling may seem foreign to most of us. Yet experts believe that millions of Americans are psychologically addicted to gambling. It gives them the excitement of hope and risk, but it usually ends in defeat. It is indeed a temporary pleasure. For ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Steadfast Faith SermonCentral

Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 27, 2023

Holding on to God's unchanging hand in times of trouble

Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather here today, we are united in a common purpose, a shared journey of faith, and a collective desire to draw closer to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are here to immerse ourselves in His word, to seek His guidance, and to find ...read more

Topics: Trusting In Jesus

The Faith Of The Nobleman

Contributed by Steven Glover on Jul 13, 2001

Characteristics of true faith.

Introduction: Today we would like to examine the faith of the nobleman mentioned in our text. The nobleman came to Jesus on behalf of his son who was grievously ill in hopes that Jesus would come and heal him. This man’s faith was initiated by a crisis in his life, as so often is the case with us. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:43-54

Denomination: Baptist

Desperate Faith

Contributed by Paul Vincent on Nov 30, 2000

We need a desperate faith in tough times

In Tough Times You Need A Desperate Faith Text: Mark 5:25-34 Introduction: 1. When times get tough then desperate measures are needed 2. We have been speaking on the subject of prayer and fasting on our Wednesday night services for the past 2 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Enduring Faith

Contributed by John Vessell on Jan 18, 2003

Endurance was the key ingredient in the life and ministry of Moses.

Enduring Faith Portrayed in the life of Moses Hebrews 12:1-3 Hebrews 11:24-27 Introduction: The key to success in the Christian life is the same as it was for Christ and the heroes of our faith. Spiritual success is found in the ability to endure. In Hebrews 12:3 we read how we are to consider ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3, Hebrews 11:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Faithfulness Of God

Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 6, 2006

Above all other things, God is faithful!

From the Desk of Toby Powers Pastor of Truth Baptist Church Hwy 78 Bremen, GA The Faithfulness of God Isaiah 49:7 Intro: Israel had failed the Lord. He told them of his frustration with them. He expressed to them that he may have spent time working on them in vain. Even so, he would not cast his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Sound Of Faith Series

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Feb 5, 2009

Gideon and his 300 men won a great battle against the Midianite army, but it came because of the sound of faith. Regardless of the battle(s) we may be facing, when we exercise faith, God will respond.

Sounds in the Camp Series: The Sound of Faith Judges 7 “Jerub – Baal” = Let Baal contend – given to him by his father when he destroyed the altar of Baal. “Gideon” = Hewer or one who cuts down n Gideon had shown himself to be zealous for the things of Jehovah. Gideon had shown himself to be a ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Keep The Faith

Contributed by George Crumbly on Nov 29, 2008

Encouraging the believer to keep on keepin’ on

KEEP THE FAITH by George Crumbly Humphrey UMC 03/04/2007AM II Timothy 4:6-8 Turn to II Timothy 4 What a week it has been. The first part of the week I was watching the news and saw where they say they have found the bones of Jesus and the bones of his wife!! How about that? Here I am a member of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Methodist

Influential Faith

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Aug 12, 2012

we all have influence.

Hebrews 11:23-29 Influential faith Intro: everyone has influence 1: think of yourselves a) each person has influence on another person b) parents have influence on their children c) good and bad d) The most influential people in the world are not senators or congressmen, or pro athletes or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29

Denomination: Other

Defenders Of The Faith?

Contributed by David Wilson on Aug 30, 2012

We are NOT called to defend THE faith, but rather to stand up for OUR faith.

Defenders of the Faith? One of the most frequently misapplied verses in the Bible is I Peter 3:15-17. It is often taken out of context and used to prompt believers into being defenders of the faith! It says, “But in your hearts set apart Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Defining Faith

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 17, 2010

We have defined faith in many different ways, but it is really quite clear. Here is an example of faith that comes from God, and faith that comes from ourself.

Passage: Matthew 17:14-23 Intro: Something has been going on for years on the Arizona-Nevada border. PP early bridge picture. 1. bridge to replace having to drive on 2 lane road over Hoover Dam at like 15 mph. 2. they are connecting two sides of the Colorado River by a bridge. 3. use ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Be Thou Faithful

Contributed by George Crumbly on May 27, 2010

Regardless of the circumstances and situations we are to remain faithful

BE THOU FAITHFUL George Crumbly Humphrey UMC May 16, 2010AM Service Revelation 2:10 Turn to Revelation 2 We live in a real world, where there are real problems and there is a real Devil. This is not a “fairytale” world. We are the church. There are folks out there you work ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:10

Denomination: Methodist