Sermons, Outlines, Illustrations and Pastor Resources

Good Faith, Bad Faith by Frank Pollard
Because of your commitment to foreign missions and reflections of that in our Lottie Moon Christmas Offering and the Cooperative Program, I was invited to attend this past week's meeting of the Foreign Mission Board in Richmond, Virginia. Between here and Atlanta, I shared a three-seat row in a plan with a bright young man from Baton Rouge on his way back… ( read more )

The Gift Of Faith by Larry Wynn
A. FAITH IS OUR GREATEST ASSET, AND UNBELIEF IS OUR GREATEST ENEMY. 1. IT WAS UNBELIEF THAT CAUSED ADAM AND EVE TO SIN. 2. IT WAS UNBELIEF THAT KEPT ISRAEL OUT OF THE PROMISED LAND. 3. IT WAS UNBELIEF THAT TIED THE HANDS OF JESUS IN HIS HOMETOWN. 4. IT IS UNBELIEF THAT SENDS A PERSON TO HELL... ( read more )

Faith For The Future by Dan Rodgers
1. In chapter 11 we find the word "faith" used some 25 times. 2. As we read through the chapter, we are impressed with the amount of importance God places on faith...and why not, faith is the essential thing we need in order to connect with God: (vs.6) 3. I want to challenge you this morning to think about faith - the faith you and I need to face the future: ... ( read more )

Faith And The Beatitudes by M. Jolaine Szymkowiak
The Beatitudes are more than just good principles to live by, to reflect upon for us to give occasional notice. They are another of God's ways to get us to think of more than what is going on around and within us. Through the study of the Beatitudes, He gives more than we are capable of appreciating, and asks more than we think we are capable of doing. The Beatitudes... ( read more )

Fear And Faith by George H. Morrison
Let us consider for a little while some of the springs of human fear, and first, note how many of our fears spring from the imagination. It has been said (and I think truly said) that life is ruled by the imagination. The things we picture and weave in glowing colors have a very powerful influence over conduct. Often that influence is stimulative, illumining the pathway… ( read more )

Where There's Faith, There's Hope by Claude Thomas
Introduction: One of the most famous quotations on hope is found in Alexander Pope's "Essay on Man." It was written 250 years ago: "Hope springs eternal in the human breast: Man never is, but always to be blest." This fatalistic pessimism is clearly depicted in what Pope called "the ninth beatitude," which he wrote to fellow poet John Gay. It says "Blessed is he… ( read more )

The Sharing Of Your Faith by Johnny Hunt
INTRODUCTION: The Apostle Paul expressed his love and appreciation for Philemon's faith in God and his demonstration of love toward other believers. He then offered a prayer for Philemon to develop a richer relationship to Christ and a more expansive ministry. Paul included personal thanks for the joy that Philemon brought to him. Paul further... ( read more )

What It Means To Have Faith by David Cawston
Faith is a much talked about subject with many understandings! We use the word "faith" so differently with a variety of meanings! What faith are you? Meaning what denomination or church affiliation do you have? Have faith! Trust! Don't you have faith in me! Don't you believe me? That is not my faith! That is not what I believe! Etc. We don't look at... ( read more )

Getting Your Phd Of Faith by Jules Boquet
DESCRIPTION OF SERMON: God wants you to be well degreed in the spirit of faith and in the Word of faith. What is faith? Faith is following God not knowing where, waiting on God not knowing when and trusting God not knowing how He's going to do it, but we just believe He is going to do it. KEYWORDS: Faith, Degree, Harvest, Devil, Doubt, Pray, Trust,… ( read more )

A Blind Faith With 20/20 Vision by Terry J. Hallock
If you have ever observed a blind person working with their guide dog you have observed the truth about blind faith that 2nd Corinthians 5:7 is trying to teach. You have seen what it means to live by faith and not by sight. The blind person must totally trust in the ability of their canine companion. They cannot see the dangers that lie in front of them… ( read more )