Sermons About Faith
Hypocrisy vs Faith (Luke 20:45 21:4)
[Theme: Jesus exposes the proud hypocrisy of the scribes and reveals the humble faith of the widow.] 1. The Proud Hypocrisy of the Scribes, vv. 45-47 ( What does God think of hypocrisy and self-righteousness? Luke 14:8-11; James 2:3-4; Luke 12:48; 16:15 ) 2. The Humble Faith of the Widow, vv. 1-4 ( What is the only hope for sinners? 1 Corinthians 4:5; Hebrews 12:1-2; Mark 9:41; Philippians 1:21 )
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Faith Is Worth It
No one denies it—we live in a world where bad things happen. This has caused more than a few to reject faith. Yet, the Bible does not portray the faith life as trouble free. Far from it. Virtually all Bible characters were beset by trials. Yet, in spite of it all, they considered faith their greatest asset. That is true of most who have ever lived lives of faith. If you have never tried faith, you should. Its better than any alternative. Gen 14, 21; 1Sam 17; 2Sam 11-15; Acts 9; Acts 19:11-12; Acts 20:7-12; 2Cor 11:23ff; Jn 16:33; Psalm 23, 62; Php 3:5-14
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Dependence Upon God
What does it mean to be a follower of Christ? What does it mean to depend upon God? Have you ever cried out, "Lord I believe; help my unbelief?" Pastor Jody Sledge answers these questions and more from this interesting story from the gospel of Mark. Listen and hear the Word of the Lord.
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Love Your Neighbor
The book of James is basic, entry-level, in-your-face Christianity. A real workout. Nothing fancy. No glamor-cize at the club. Just crunches, push-ups, and heavy bag work in a smelly basement gym. If you are up to the challenge, James will shape you into a hard-body believer. During this series, Fit Faith, we’ll tackle some of the most practical teaching outside of the gospels. James was known as "James the Just", someone who put his faith into practice in a real and practical way. James will stretch us to grasp the importance of putting our faith into action as described in God's word. Are you ready to get fit?
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The Best Use of Our Lives
The Bible is very clear that God put you here on earth to learn to love Him and to learn to love other people. Life is one giant lesson in love. If you are ever going to be the person you are capable of being you must learn to really love God and really love other people.
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Standing Against the Schemes of the Devil (Ephesians 6 10-20) 10-11-09
In contrast to popular ideas on spiritual warfare, the Bible teaches us that our main response to the Devil is not offensive, but defensive; we are called to resist him as we live, in word and deed, in light of Jesus' victory on the cross.
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Know your Enemy – Revelation 13: 1-10
Series: Preparing for What's Ahead (Part 3) – As Christians we must never forget that in this world we have an enemy who opposes God and all truth that God has revealed to his people. In this sermon “Know your Enemy” we learn who this enemy is and the 2 primary means used by this enemy to influence this world. Just as successful military campaigns use intelligence to gain insight into the plans and methods of their enemies, we too must know the plans and methods of our enemy less we fall victim to his influence.
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Born of God
From John 1:13, John gives us three ways that becoming children of God did not happen. That is what I would like for you to see this morning. I am going to take them out of order to show you what John is teaching us. So here are your three points for this morning. 1. People do not become children of God by their human pedigree. 2. People do not become children of God by human appointment. 3. People do not become children of God by an act of their own flesh.
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Confusion
40 And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him. 41Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. 42And when he was twelve years old, they went up according to custom. 43And when the feast was ended, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents did not know it, 44but supposing him to be in the group they went a day’s journey, but then they began to search for him among their relatives and acquaintances, 45and when they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem, searching for him. 46After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. 47And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers. 48And when his parents saw him, they were astonished. And his mother said to him, "Son, why have you treated us so? Behold, your father and I have been searching for you in great distress." 49And he said to them, "Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?" 50And they did not understand the saying that he spoke to them. 51And he went down with them and came to Nazareth and was submissive to them. And his mother treasured up all these things in her heart. 52And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man.
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