43 Sermons Tagged "Faith"

Yes, we do want God to knock us off our high horse, otherwise it will cost us our salvation.

Worldly labor and gains are momentary, but our purpose in life is to share the gospel with others.

You have been given the faith that set you free, you have been given the hidden key to freedom (God's Word), and even though the power is not yours, you have been given the only power that frees.

When you trust in Christ, you are a member of the invisible church of all believers, and it is God's word that gives you that trust through the Holy Spirit, who is working to make you believe.

Is it the motivation for using our gifts? Do we know what it looks like? Do we see its great priority?

We see that Christ is the king of all creation because He is true God and true man who has purchased and won you. Therefore -- since all rule has been given to Him -- He's ruled over all creation to bring you to and keep you in the faith because all true worship is given to him. We find comfort because His kingdom will never be destroyed; it will only be made glorious and visible on the last day.

We can avoid the faithlessness that destroyed Israel by concentrating on and confessing Christ, by not letting a servant in the house have the place of the head, and by holding fast by faith to the confession of Christ.

Jesus has done everything well. He heals a man of deafness so that he could hear and believe the good news of salvation in Christ. Jesus has also opened your ears to hear his Word and believe it. Jesus heals the man so that he can speak. Jesus has given you faith so that you can pray to God on behalf of your friends and share the good news of salvation with them.

The Holy Spirit created your faith in the Son, so that you trust he is your Savior, and the Father planned the whole thing out.

The Holy Spirit gives you faith in Jesus, connects you to Jesus, and reveals Jesus to you.