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Heroes Of Faith
Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jul 11, 2008 (message contributor)
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1. What Is Faith?
Contributed on Jul 11, 2008
This is the first sermon in a series on the Heores of Faith from Hebrews 11. This one deals with what faith is and what to expect from the series.
Introduction By Faith You’ve probably heard it a hundred times. It’s one of the oldest preacher stories around. But it still provides a powerful illustration of the personal nature of faith. One day long ago, a world-renowned tightrope walker came to Niagara Falls and stretched his rope ...read more
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2. By Faith Abel
Contributed on Jul 11, 2008
Second in the Heroes of Faith series from Hebrews 11, this sermon is about Abel.
Chapter 1 Abel It was by faith that Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. God said he was pleased with the gifts Abel offered and called Abel a good man because of his faith. Abel died, but through his faith he is still speaking. — Hebrews 11:4 NCV My dad used to have a ...read more
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3. By Faith Enoch
Contributed on Jul 11, 2008
Third in the Heroes of Faith series from Hebrews, this sermon is about Enoch.
Chapter 2 Enoch It was by faith that Enoch was taken up to heaven without dying—“he disappeared, because God took him.” For before he was taken up, he was known as a person who pleased God. — Hebrews 11:5 NLT In the early chapters of Genesis, especially chapter five, the Holy Spirit ...read more
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4. By Faith Noah
Contributed on Jul 11, 2008
Third in the Heroes of Faith series from Hebrews, this sermon is about Noah and the flood.
Chapter 3 Noah It was by faith that Noah heard God’s warnings about things he could not yet see. He obeyed God and built a large boat to save his family. By his faith, Noah showed that the world was wrong, and he became one of those who are made right with God through faith. — Hebrews 11:7 ...read more
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5. By Faith Sarah
Contributed on Jul 11, 2008
Next in the Heroes of Faith series from Hebrews 11, this sermon is about Sarah.
Chapter 4 Sarah It was by faith that even Sarah was able to have a child, though she was barren and was too old. She believed that God would keep his promise. — Hebrews 11:17 NCV The story of Sarah’s faith is, in many ways, a love story. Sarah’s faith in God was invariably entwined with ...read more
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6. By Faith Samson
Contributed on Dec 28, 2008
This part of the series examines Samson as a hero of faith. It explores his terrifying rampage, torrid romance, torturous retribution, and timely repentance.
Chapter 14 Samson Do I need to give more examples? I do not have time to tell you about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets. — Hebrews 11:32 NCV In Will Smith’s latest blockbuster he plays an unlikely superhero named John Hancock. Far from your average, ...read more
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7. By Faith Jepthah...
Contributed on Apr 18, 2009
Part of a series based on the heroes of faith from Hebrews 11. This sermon is expository and alliterated.
Chapter 15 Jephthah Do I need to give more examples? I do not have time to tell you about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets. — Hebrews 11:32 NCV James Braddock was down on his luck. A once successful amateur-turned-professional boxer, a broken hand and the ...read more
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8. By Faith Samuel
Contributed on Apr 18, 2009
Part of a series on the Heroes od Faith from Hebrews 11. This is an expository, alliterated sermon on Sameul.
Chapter 17 Samuel Do I need to give more examples? I do not have time to tell you about Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets. — Hebrews 11:32 NCV Long ago in the sun-baked land of Canaan, a woman prayed for a son. Hannah was one of two women married to a man named ...read more
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9. Jesus The Author Of Faith
Contributed on Apr 18, 2009
This is the last in a series on the Heroes of Faith from Hebrews 11. It looks at Jesus as author and perfecter of our faith. It is expository.
Conclusion Jesus Let us look only to Jesus, the One who began our faith and who makes it perfect. — Hebrews 12:2 NCV Do you know who holds the record as the world’s best free-throw shooter? If you’re thinking Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, or Larry Bird—you’re way off. It’s probably not a fair ...read more