Sermons on faith
Justifying Yourself
Jesus told the parable of the Good Samaritan to a wise and understanding man who was seeking to justify himself. It is impossible to justify yourself (whether before men or before God) and fulfill the royal law of loving God and loving your neighbor as yourself. In this sermon we examine this important truth in answering, “What must I do to inherit eternal life?” Passage: Luke 10:25-37
5000 Reasons to Depend on Jesus
This sermon explores the miraculous provision of our Lord Jesus Christ when he feeds more than five thousand people with a few loaves of bread. This is only a lesson to behold the greatness of Christ, but to realize our dependence on him as disciples. Here is a call for us to see our inability but the great ability in and through Jesus Christ. Here is a call for greater faith. Passage: Luke 9:10-17
Commander of Storm and Sea
Jesus demonstrates his authority and power to prove that he is God in human flesh. He still possession this same authority and power today and it is our task to live in light of Christ’s authority through faith. Passage: Luke 8:22-25
Commendable Faith
Jesus continues his miraculous ministry of healing where he demonstrates his divine power. In this sermon, we consider the commendable faith of a Roman soldier who is exemplary for us and our faith. Here we gain insight into the proper response to Jesus as he hear who he is, what he says, and what he does. Passage: Luke 7:1-17
The Victorious Christ and His Spoils
As we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus, this sermon considers the great purpose of Christ becoming a curse for us. Galatians 3:14 explains he died to redeem us from the curse “so that in Christ Jesus the blessing of Abraham might com to the nations.” What we see here directs us to worship and adoration of the mighty Savior. Passage: Galatians 3:14
A Cloud of Witnesses Part 3
Here is a call to expect great things from God and attempt great things for God. With world-changers like Moses, Gideon, David and Samuel who have gone before us, we are called to imitate their faith. They trusted God and changed the world. We too are called to trust God and attempt great things for him. Are you going to live a wasted life? Or are you going to live it for God, trusting him and attempting great things for…
A Cloud of Witnesses Part 1
As we continue to examine the substance and nature of faith we consider a host of examples from the old testament. Today we look at Abel, Enoch, and Noah. This is what it looks like to trust God. To not only believe in him, but to believe him.
What Is Faith?
Faith is not believing in God. Faith is believing God. Faith is trusting him. Knowing this we can see why faith bring certainty to our hope. We can see that it brings confidence in what we do not see. By faith, by trusting God, we are able to have certainty and confidence because he is trustworthy. Are you struggling with faith? Are you searching for faith? Look to God and trust him.
The Result: Display of Power, Wisdom and Glory
In the final part of this series we look at the power of the preaching of Jesus Christ crucified. It must be preached and through its preaching God will be glorified. Not only this, but we must be aware that it will be rejected so we avoid the lies of false gospels that are more easily received. God, in his plan, determines that the preaching of his word will be used to bring his people to salvation. May this give…
Feeble Faith, Strong Savior
Prayer is an expression of faith in a strong Savior. As our faith in Jesus Christ grows, the product is powerful prayer.Lack of faith results in lack of prayer which leads to lack of power. In this text, Jesus highlights the faithlessness of his disciples and directs their focus back to himself as the object of faith. Jesus also shows the power of God to redeem the captive that is available to his followers through prayer.
Ears to Hear, Eyes to See
Jesus continues to demonstrate that he is the Christ, the Son of God by doing the very things that were spoken of the promised Christ long ago. Peter confesses that Jesus is the Christ, but his ability to see Jesus for who he truly is is still blurred. What Peter is missing is that the Christ must suffer and die as a sacrifice for the sins of his people (Isaiah 53). The question for us is, how do we see…
Who then is this?
Jesus amazingly commands a storm to cease, casts out demons, and even raises someone from the dead. His disciples ask, “Who then is this?” This is the Lord, the Creator of heaven and earth, the promised Messiah, the prince of peace, the Son of God himself. Yet Jesus is greeted by both acceptance and rejection. What about you? As this text demonstrates: Jesus, the Son of God, demonstrates the power of God for those who believe.
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