Sermons on Work And Faith:

Saul's Fatal Flaws; A Man With A Worldly Heart

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Oct 13, 2007

Saul gives us a great example of what a follower of God should not do. We can learn a great lesson from this mans life. God can work with anything except disobedience.

Intro: Saul, if he were alive today could be the star of a reality TV show. It would be titled “What not to do when relating to God.” As we look at Saul’s life we can see pin-holes of greatness. However the little bits of light are later consumed by complete darkness. Ultimately if you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Sustaining God’s Presence

Contributed by Samuel M on Jul 10, 2023

These days people have lost the ability of sustaining God’s presence for a longer period of time till it completes its work. God sends His presence to carry out a planned work.

These days people have lost the ability of sustaining God’s presence for a longer period of time till it completes its work. God sends His presence to carry out a planned work. This work may consist of giving comfort to a person in need, reviving the Spirit, healing someone, etc. Sometimes because ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-26

A Faith That Soothes The Soul—part 2 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 26, 2003

Part 2 of a 6-part sermon. The faith of the Thessalonian Christians brought a thankfulness to God’s apostles, Paul, Silvanus & Timothy. What kind of faith soothes the apostle’s soul or give him absolute freedom in which to operate?

A FAITH THAT SOOTHES THE SOUL-2—1Thessalonians 1:1-10 The faith of the Thessalonian Christians brought a thankfulness to God’s apostles, Paul, Silvanus & Timothy. A church’s faith can soothe the souls of God’s apostles/messengers/delegates. The faith of a body of believers can soothe the soul of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Keep It Simple When Answering Critics Of Our Christian Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 20, 2019

Jesus taught a simple solution to convoluted criticisms hurled at Christians. Instead of getting bogged down in futile, endless arguments, why not implement His Formula which works so effectively! Stay tuned!

GOOD NEWS PRESENTED BY MARK Study of the Gospel According to Mark As you read Mark, be aware that you are reading the very first written account of the ministry of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-34

Finding The Faith Of Our Heroes - Part 3: Noah And The Ark Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 4, 2023

When we have faith... 1. We will listen to God's warnings. 2. We will trust in God's wisdom. 3. We will start working for the Lord. 4. We will help make a difference in our world. 5. We will inherit God's righteousness.

Finding the Faith of Our Heroes Part 3: Noah and the Ark Hebrews 11:1-7; Genesis 3:15; Genesis 6:8; Genesis 6:14-16 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared September 4, 2023) BACKGROUND: *In Hebrews 11, we are studying some of the greatest Old Testament heroes of our faith. But remember that the heart ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-7, Genesis 3:15, Genesis 6:8, Genesis 6:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Faith, Freedom And Fellowship

Contributed by Gerald Nash on Jul 16, 2001

A funeral message for a Korean War Veteran.

Dr. Gerald W. Nash Jr., D.Min. Foothills Baptist Church Faith, Freedom, and Fellowship Hebrews 9:27, "And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:" ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Strengthen Your Faith

Contributed by Robert Travis on Jul 19, 2001

Faith is simply taking God at His word.

STRENGTHEN YOUR FAITH SCRIPTURE READING: II TIMOTHY 1:13-18 “Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus. That good thing which was committed unto thee keep by the Holy Ghost which dwelleth in us. This thou knowest, that all they which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Reproduction Of Faith And Skills

Contributed by Dana Chau on Sep 8, 2001

Discover why and how to reproduce your faith and skills.

If we could choose the way that we would die, how many of us would choose to die in burning building? How many of us would choose a sinking ship? Anyone want to go through the pains of ravaging cancer before death? How about the numbness and loss of Alzheimer leading to death? While many of us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:2

Denomination: *other

The Test Of Abiding In Faith

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE TEST OF ABIDING IS FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST AND LOVE FOR THE BRETHREN BY THE INDWELLING HOLY SPIRIT (3:23 - 5:12) A.

THE TEST OF ABIDING IS FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST AND LOVE FOR THE BRETHREN BY THE INDWELLING HOLY SPIRIT (3:23 - 5:12) A. Theme of Section III (3:23-24) 1. The Relationship Between the Test of Sonship and the Test of Abiding 2. Explanation of the Concept of Abiding -- cf. John 15 3. Faith in Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:23-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Faith, Hope And Love

Contributed by Francis Neil Jalando-On on Nov 3, 2000

Theme: Jesus, Friend of the Weary

Title: Faith, Hope and Love Text: 1 Corinthians 13 Theme: Jesus, Friend of the weary Place: La Carlota Evangelical Church Time: 9:30 am, September 10, 2000 Introduction: Good morning! Thank you for your prayers while I was in Bangkok. It was a great learning experience for me as a Filipino ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Three Types Of Faith

Contributed by Kent Weeldreyer on Nov 10, 2000

Taking a look at three ways the church views faith.

Title: “Three Types of Faith” Text: Romans 10:1-13 Main Thought: A true heart felt faith in Jesus Christ is the only real saving faith that we can be assured of. Three Types of Faith: 1. Head Faith. 2. Hands Faith. 3. Heart Faith. Response/Application: What needs can I ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Will He Find Faith?

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 16, 2000

A devotional for growing believers

“And the Lord said, ‘Hear what the unrighteous judge said; now shall not God bring about justice for His elect, who cry to Him day and night, and will He delay long over them? I tell you that He will bring about justice for them speedily. However, when the Son of Man comes, will He find faith on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:6-8

Denomination: Orthodox

Fruit Of The Spirit: Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 21, 2000

This message looks at the faithfulness of Job in the face of the overwhelming problems.

Maybe his name was Job Murphy, cause it seemed that anything that could go wrong did go wrong. You might recall the story from the Old Testament book that bears the name of Job. If you have your bible with you then you can find it by going to the middle of your Bible which should be Psalms or ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Job 1:13-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Faith Tested And Triumphant Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 15

FAITH TESTED AND TRIUMPHANT Here we have the :- Matthew 15 v. 21 - 28 - Syro-phoenican woman, v. 29 - 39 -and the feeding of the multitudes. see the woman’s problem here:- Note 1. Her dilemna v. 22 "my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil" (a) Here was a problem (fairly common) her daughter ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-39

Denomination: Holiness

The Highest Form Of Faith

Contributed by David Shipman on Dec 8, 2001

Learning to "stand on the Word" can be a hard thing, but when our total confidence is in the Word of God nothing can stop us

Introduction: >Grew up in church since I was 4 >Always heard: Apple of His eye, Chosen people, Blessed and highly favored What does that really mean? 1 Pet 2:9 9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible