Sermons on reason versus faith: showing 31-45 of 173,269

Authentic Versus Counterfeit Faith (Part I) Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on May 20, 2024

Justification is by faith alone. But we must be sure that the faith we are operating in is the biblical faith Paul is talking about in Romans 4. The authentic faith of Abraham is described in verses 16-22. This description is examined.

Intro Jesus made an alarming statement in the Sermon on the Mount: “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only the one who does the will of my Father in heaven. 22 On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-25, Matthew 7:16-23, 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Romans 10:9-10, James 2:17-22, Proverbs 6:32-33, Acts 26:19-20, Titus 1:2, Matthew 25:14-46  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Charismatic

Faith In The God Of All Series

Contributed by Clair Sauer on Jun 18, 2014

The good news of the gospel is offered to all people without distinction, and the only requirement to experiencing the saving grace of God is to believe in the one who made it possible, Jesus Christ!

Perhaps many of you have seen the billboards around advertising the Marines. One ad for the U.S. Marines pictures a sword, and beneath it the words: “Earned, never given.” If you want to become a Marine, you must be prepared to earn that name through sacrifice, hardship, and rigorous ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

"Faith And Works"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 19, 2005

It’s not ’faith versus works’, it’s faith and works’

14 What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can that faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and be filled,” and yet you do not give them what is necessary ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Orthodox

The Reason For Stresses Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2017

Faithfulness to the Word of God truly results in blessings beyond all we would ask or think, but often results in the opposite of comfort and ease and temporal happiness.

I John, your brother, and partaker together in the stresses, and kingdom, and endurance in Jesus, was in the island named Patmos, because of the word of God, and the testimony of Jesus. v 9 Tribulation is thlipsis, a word used for the process of shaping an object under tremendous pressure. ...read more

Denomination: *other

Our Reasonable Sacrifice

Contributed by Jason Noble on Jan 3, 2003

What does God expect of us?

Romans 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons For Our Suffering

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 1, 2003

Suffering can teach us that we may have to realign our priorities, values and sense of what is essential vs. non-essentials

Suffering - To experience adverse effects of something unpleasant. To feel pain, grief or discomfort. Illustration:Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take it." Unknown. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Reasonable Service

Contributed by Jeffery Richards on Sep 5, 2001

This sermon deals with our daily sacrafice and service to God.

Your Reasonable Service Romans 12:1 What is a "Reasonable Service?" Some say about 30-45 minutes. We talk about church services and we refer to the time when we come to be taught. In reality that is the time of church edification. Service begins when we walk out the door. I heard a radio ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Eusebius Versus Arius: A Critical Defense Of The Faith

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 27, 2018

The word "consubstantial" is so important that we either bow or kneel when we commemorate the conception of Jesus in Mary’s womb during that prayer.

Thursday of 17th Week in Course St. Eusebius of Vercelli Today’s Scripture gives us two parables, one from Jeremiah and the second from Jesus Himself. Jeremiah visited a potter, probably a novice potter, because what he threw on the wheel turned out badly. But one thing every potter learns is that ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6, Matthew 13:47-53

Denomination: Catholic

Delays Have Reasons

Contributed by Bala Samson on May 23, 2017

Delays and then deliverance helps us to get a glimpse of God’s power!

2 Chronicles 32:23”And many were bringing gifts to the LORD at Jerusalem and choice presents to Hezekiah king of Judah, so that he was exalted in the sight of all nations thereafter.” Do you think God will forget all that you have been doing for Him? Tell me. No way. Every act of yours is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 32:20-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Reason To Believe

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Apr 12, 2020

All of them failed in comparison as to the miracle Mary had already seen and the one of the risen Saviour, that was standing in front of them...

The Reason to Believe Happy Resurrection day everybody! I want to talk to you this morning about the resurrection of our Savior and Lord Jesus. And the miracle of what happened resurrection morning. What makes it possible for us to believe resurrection morning really did happen is our faith! ...read more

Scripture: John 20:3-20, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Reasonable Rebellion

Contributed by Aaron Householder on Sep 30, 2004

Do we let fear and our own "realities" get in the way of God’s desire for our obedience and faith?

A Reasonable Rebellion Deuteronomy 1:19-2:14, Numbers 13 & 14 1. God said, “Go!” His People said, “No.” Deuteronomy 1:19-28 2. His People have their Reasons—a Human View of Reality. Numbers 13:26-14:4 • The Real Realities: the facts; it is the truth (v28). • The Apparent Realities: believed ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith Of The Son Of God

Contributed by Magdi Malky on Jan 1, 2005

an idendification of the true faith versus the many false ones

THE FAITH OF THE SON OF GOD Gal2:16-21 The F . O . T . S . O . G . Many claim that they are believers. “ Just believe in anything. It’s fine” The Faith of the Son of God is different. “ We also believe in Jesus Christ” Even the Devil and his demons believe in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

The World Versus Covid-19 Series

Contributed by Pamela Moore on Jun 6, 2020

It is time to seek the Lord. The present situation in the world, is a Strange one. God is aware of what the enemy is doing but we, Chistians, are the ones to put an end to it.

THE WORLD VERSUS COVID-19 It is clear that the world is facing an unseen enemy whose scientific name is The Corona virus; otherwise known as COVID-19; the invisible enemy. I would like to share with you, what God is ministering to me at this moment, through the events of these days. COVID-19, is a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 14:7

Reasons For Writing

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 11, 2018

Confidence in our salvation is essential to vibrant life as a Christian. John writes to encourage believers to focus on what is essential for vigorous faith.

“I write these things to you who believe in the name of the Son of God, that you may know that you have eternal life.” [1] The couple, a man and a woman, had come to the door professing concern for my welfare. Their concern was driven by certainty that a great, world-wide conflagration known as ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons For Believing In God Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004

Learning to connect reason with faith in order to strengthen our faith.

This morning I’m going to begin a series entitled “Faith Has It’s Reasons.” Several months ago…a discussion with the staff encouraged me to do a series of messages addressing the common questions that are posed in regard to knowing God. Purpose of this series is two-fold 1) To help us communicate ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational