Christian Sermons on Faith

What is faith according to the Bible?

The Bible gives us the clearest definition of faith in Hebrews 11:1: “Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.” Faith is not a leap into the dark or blind optimism. It is trust placed in a trustworthy God — confidence grounded in His character, His promises, and His track record of faithfulness. Hebrews 11 goes on to describe the “hall of faith” — Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Moses, and many others — ordinary people who trusted God through extraordinary circumstances. Faith comes by hearing the Word of God (Romans 10:17), which is one reason listening to biblical preaching strengthens faith so powerfully.

Why listen to Christian sermons on faith?

We live in a noisy, anxious world. Headlines stir fear, personal struggles wear us down, and doubt whispers that God may not be enough. Regularly listening to Christian sermons on faith is like refueling. Romans 10:17 says, “Faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word about Christ.” Sermons on faith remind us of God’s promises when we have forgotten them, teach us how faith works, encourage us with examples of people who trusted God, and correct unhelpful ideas — such as the notion that faith means never struggling. On UltimateTube you can access this teaching anytime, for free, from a wide range of faithful voices and in many languages.

Key Bible verses about faith

Sermons on faith return again and again to a handful of foundational Scriptures:

• Hebrews 11:1 — faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see.
• Hebrews 11:6 — without faith it is impossible to please God.
• Romans 10:17 — faith comes from hearing the word about Christ.
• Mark 11:24 — believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.
• Matthew 17:20 — faith as small as a mustard seed moves mountains.
• 2 Corinthians 5:7 — we live by faith, not by sight.
• Ephesians 2:8 — by grace you have been saved, through faith.

Watch teaching on any of these, then read the full passages in our Bible verses about faith collection and the Hebrews 11:1 verse page.

Sermons on growing your faith

Faith is not static — it is meant to grow. Just as the disciples asked Jesus, “Increase our faith!” (Luke 17:5), we too long for a stronger, steadier trust in God. Faith grows through the Word of God, through prayer, through testing, and through community. Preaching on this theme helps believers cooperate with the process rather than resist it, pointing always back to Jesus, “the pioneer and perfecter of faith” (Hebrews 12:2). Explore our full collection of Christian videos about faith for messages that will nourish and strengthen your trust in God.

Sermons on faith in hard times and trials

Faith is most tested — and most refined — in hardship. The Bible does not promise that faith removes difficulty; it promises God’s presence within it. Isaiah 41:10 declares, “Do not fear, for I am with you.” James 1:2-4 teaches that trials test our faith and produce perseverance, and Romans 8:28 assures us that God works all things together for good. Sermons on this theme give believers permission to be honest about pain while holding on to hope. If you are walking through a hard season, see our teaching on trusting God and Bible verses about hope.

Faith and works: living out your faith

Real faith is never merely intellectual — it works itself out in action. James 2:17 puts it plainly: “Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.” This does not contradict salvation by grace through faith (Ephesians 2:8-9); rather, it shows that genuine, saving faith naturally produces a changed life. We are saved by faith alone, but the faith that saves is never alone. The book of James is a rich source for this teaching — explore sermons on the Book of James for messages that connect faith to everyday living.

Faith, prayer, and answered prayer

Faith and prayer are inseparable. Jesus taught, “Whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours” (Mark 11:24), and James 1:6 urges us to believe and not doubt. Praying in faith means coming boldly to a good Father (Hebrews 4:16), trusting that He hears, that He is able, and that He answers according to what is truly best. These sermons comfort those whose prayers seem unanswered, reminding them that God’s silence is not His absence. To go deeper, watch our teaching on prayer and read Bible verses about prayer.

Featured sermons and speakers on faith

Ready to watch? Look for foundational teaching on Hebrews 11, practical “growing your faith” messages, “faith over fear” encouragement, “faith in the fire” trial sermons, “faith and works” teaching from the Book of James, and real testimony videos. You can discover many of these on our Christian videos about faith hub, and explore teaching from a range of trusted Christian speakers and teachers. New sermons are added regularly, and because every video is free, you can watch, re-watch, and share the messages that strengthen you most.