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Living By Faith
Contributed by Thomas Fortini on May 11, 2020 (message contributor)
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1. Living By Faith -Part 3
Contributed on May 11, 2020
Living by faith is not optional!
Title: Living by Faith – Part 3. Scripture text: Hebrews 11: 3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible. – NKJV Intro: The bible teaches that living by faith is NOT OPTIONAL! Hebrews 10: ...read more
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2. Living By Faith - Part 2
Contributed on May 11, 2020
Living by faith requires knowing what faith is!
Living by Faith – Part 2 Scripture text: Hebrews 10:36-11:2. Intro: We live to some degree by faith everyday. Food safe to eat ? Water safe to drink? Prescription safe to take? We exercise in the “natural” daily. The bible instructs us to exercise a faith in “supernatural” ie, a faith in ...read more
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3. Noah - A Faith That Works!
Contributed on Jun 4, 2020
Does your faith work? Can it save? Noah demonstrates what it looks like.
Hebrews 11:7 7 By faith Noah, being divinely warned of things not yet seen, moved with godly fear, prepared an ark for the saving of his household, by which he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness which is according to faith. - NKJV As we continue our study of the topic of ...read more
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4. Abraham - The Prototype For Living By Faith
Contributed on Jul 7, 2020
Abraham is the model of what it means to live by faith!
Title: Abraham – The Prototype for Living by Faith Prototype - a first, a typical the preliminary model of something, from which other forms are developed or copied. Prototype- an individual that exhibits the essential features of a later type Passage: Hebrews 11:8 By faith Abraham obeyed when he ...read more
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5. Sarah - The Mother Of Faith
Contributed on Aug 14, 2020
Sarah displayed a kind of faith that we can identify with. One that sometimes falters, and flounders, yet God commended her faith, and placed her in His Hall of Faith!
The following is a continuation of the sermon series: Living by Faith. Hebrews 11: 11 By faith Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed, and she bore a child when she was past the age, because she judged Him faithful who had promised. 12 Therefore from one man, and him as good as ...read more
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6. Living By Faith In A Heavenly Country
Contributed on Aug 19, 2020
Living by faith is not about the here and now, but the hereafter!
Hebrews 11:13 All these people were still living by faith when they died. They did not receive the things promised; they only saw them and welcomed them from a distance, admitting that they were foreigners and strangers on earth. 1 4People who say such things show that they are looking for a ...read more
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7. A Tested Faith
Contributed on Aug 25, 2020
Tests are a big part of life. The most important one is the testing of our faith!
Hebrews 11 (NIV) 17 By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had embraced the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son, 18 even though God had said to him, “It is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned.” 19 Abraham reasoned that God could ...read more
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8. Dying In Faith
Contributed on Aug 31, 2020
It is not how we start the life of faith, its how we finish!
Scripture Text: Hebrews 11:20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come. 21 By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff. 22 By faith Joseph, when he was dying, made mention of the departure of the ...read more
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9. Jacob - From Worm To Worshipper
Contributed on Sep 3, 2020
Living by Faith is a journey that is intended to transform us!
Text: Hebrews 11:21 By faith Jacob, when he was dying, blessed each of the sons of Joseph, and worshiped, leaning on the top of his staff - NKJV Title: Jacob - from Worm to Worshipper! Intro: The bible in both Old and New Testament depicts “Living by Faith” as the only life that is acceptable ...read more
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10. Keys To Effectual Prayer!
Contributed on Sep 8, 2020
Faith and prayer are inseparably linked! Let us consider the keys to effectual prayer!
Intro: As we walking thru the concept of living by faith, I want to remind us this week that faith and prayer are inseparably linked! Jesus said for example… Matthew 21:21b . And Jesus answered and said to them, "Truly I say to you, if you have faith, and do not doubt, you shall not only do ...read more
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11. Joseph: A Tried, Tested, Triumphant Faith! - Part 1
Contributed on Sep 14, 2020
God approved faith is always tried, tested, and comes forth triumphantly!
Text: Hebrews 11:22 By faith Joseph, when his end was near, spoke about the exodus of the Israelites from Egypt and gave instructions concerning the burial of his bones. -NIV Title: Joseph: A Tried, Tested, Triumphant Faith! - Part 1 Intro: The tenth chapter of Hebrews introduces us to the idea ...read more
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12. Joseph: A Tried, Tested, Triumphant Faith! - Part 2
Contributed on Sep 14, 2020
Genuine faith will go through the fire of tests and trails!
Title: Joseph: A Tried, Tested, Triumphant Faith! (Part 2) IV. The PRESERVATIVE of Joseph’s life? a) GOD WAS WITH HIM b) GOD WAS PROTECTING HIM! c) God was PRESERVING HIM! i. Through the intervention of Reuben – Gen. 37:21-22. ii. Judah’s idea to sell Joseph as a slave – Gen. 37:26-26. iii. The ...read more
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13. The Decisions Of Faith - Part 1
Contributed on Sep 22, 2020
Decision determine destiny
Topic: Living by Faith Sermon Series Text: Hebrews 11:23 By faith Moses’ parents hid him for three months after he was born, because they saw he was no ordinary child, and they were not afraid of the king’s edict. -NIV Title: The Decisions of Faith -Part 1 Intro: Many ‘believers” do not live by ...read more
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14. The Decisions Of Faith -Part 2
Contributed on Sep 22, 2020
Decision determine destiny and eternal rewards.
Title: The Decisions of Faith -Part 2 Text: Hebrews 11:24 By faith Moses, when he had grown up, refused to be known as the son of Pharaoh’s daughter. 25 He chose to be mistreated along with the people of God rather than to enjoy the fleeting pleasures of sin. 26 He regarded disgrace for the sake ...read more
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15. The Deliverance Of Faith
Contributed on Sep 30, 2020
Deliverance can only come through the Blood of the Lamb!
Series: Living By Faith Scripture: Hebrews 11:28 By faith he (Moses) kept the Passover and the application of blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch the firstborn of Israel – NIV Title: The Deliverance of Faith! Proposition: This is a profound passage, rich in typology, ...read more
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16. The Progression Of Faith
Contributed on Oct 6, 2020
We go from faith to faith and glory to glory!
Topic: Sermon Series – Living by Faith Text: Hebrews 11:29 By faith the people (Israelites) passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to do so, they were drowned. - NIV Title: The Progression of Faith (Part 1) Intro: We have referred to the 11th chapter of Hebrews ...read more
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17. Joshua's Conquering Faith (Part 1)
Contributed on Oct 14, 2020
Joshua places before us the principles of victorious living!
Topic: Sunday Sermon Series – Living by Faith Title: Joshua’s Conquering Faith (Part 1) Text: Hebrews 11:30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the army had marched around them for seven days. – NIV Intro: We have been studying the concept of faith, and what it means to live by faith as it ...read more
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18. Joshua's Conquering Faith (Part 2)
Contributed on Oct 14, 2020
The story of Joshua places before us the principles of victory!
Topic: Sunday Sermon Series – Living by Faith Title: Joshua’s Conquering Faith (Part 2) Text: Hebrews 11:30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the army had marched around them for seven days. – NIV Proposition: The event referred to in Hebrews 11:30 points us to the principles by which we ...read more
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19. Joshua's Conquering & Rahab's Saving Faith - Part 1
Contributed on Oct 20, 2020
It is by faith we are saved and are more than conquerors!
Topic: Sunday Sermon Series – Living By Faith Text: Hebrews 11:30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the army had marched around them for seven days31 By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient.- NIV Title: Joshua’s ...read more
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20. Joshua's Conquering & Rahab's Saving Faith - Part 2
Contributed on Oct 20, 2020
Faith is the means of salvation and victory
Topic: Sunday Sermon Series – Living By Faith Text: Hebrews 11:30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the army had marched around them for seven days 31 By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, was not killed with those who were disobedient.- NIV Title: Joshua’s ...read more
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21. Joshua's Conquering & Rahab's Saving Faith - Part 3
Contributed on Oct 20, 2020
Faith crosses barriers that only God can bring down!
_________________________________________________________________________- Topic: Sunday Sermon Series – Living By Faith Text: Hebrews 11:30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the army had marched around them for seven days 31 By faith the prostitute Rahab, because she welcomed the spies, ...read more
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22. Gideon's Fearful Faith? - Part 1
Contributed on Oct 26, 2020
Fear is often our first reaction to the tests and trials of life, but God has called us to live by faith! A study of Gideon shows us how God transforms fear to faith!
Intro: Jesus told his disciples…John 16:33b In this world you will have trouble… Paul remined his Thessalonian readership… 1Thssalonians 3:3 so that no one would be unsettled by these trials. For you know quite well that we are destined for them. POINT? WE ARE DESTINED FOR TROULBE AND TRAILS,– ...read more
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23. Gideon’s Fearful Faith? -Part 2
Contributed on Oct 26, 2020
Fear is often our first reaction to the tests and trials of life, but God has called us to live by faith! A study of Gideon shows us how God transforms fear to faith
VIII. Gideon’s Confirmation’s! Judges 6: 17 Gideon replied, “If now I have found favor in your eyes, give me a sign that it is really you talking to me. A) Reason? 1. Gideon desired a sign; because revelation was so rare and wickedness so prevalent that he they desired full assurance. God ...read more
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24. The Foolhardy Faith Of Jephthah
Contributed on Nov 2, 2020
God honor’s faith, even though at times it is exercised in a somewhat short-sighted, impulsive, rash, and venturesome way. But if we do so, it is never without consequences! The story of Jephthah reminds us of that.
Topic: Sunday Sermon Series; Living By Faith Text: Hebrews 11:32 And what more shall I say? I do not have time to tell about Gideon, Barak, Samson and Jephthah, about David and Samuel and the prophets, 33 who through faith conquered kingdoms, administered justice, and gained what was promised; who ...read more
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25. The Foolhardy Faith Of Jephthah - Part 2
Contributed on Nov 2, 2020
God honor’s faith, even though at times it is exercised in a somewhat short-sighted, impulsive, rash, and venturesome way. But if we do so, it is never without consequences! The story of Jephthah reminds us of that.
Title: Foolhardy Faith of Jephthah (Part 2) VI. The Proof of the foolhardiness of the vow! Judges 11:30b “If you give the Ammonites into my hands, 31 whatever comes out of the door of my house to meet me when I return in triumph from the Ammonites will be the Lord’s, and I will sacrifice it as a ...read more
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26. The Failures And Faith Of Samson -Part 1
Contributed on Nov 9, 2020
Samson is listed as a man of faith in Hebrews 11. The bible records his incredible feats and failures! We can learn much from studying the biblical record of his life!
Topic: Sunday Sermon Series – Living By Faith Title: The Failures and Faith of Samson (Part 1) Text: Hebrews 11:32-34; Judges 13. Proposition: Samson is listed as a man of faith in Hebrews 11. The bible records both his incredible feats and failures. We can learn many valuable lessons from ...read more
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27. The Failures And Faith Of Samson - Part 2
Contributed on Nov 9, 2020
Samson is listed as a man of faith in Hebrews 11. The bible records his incredible feats and failures! We can learn much from studying the biblical record of his life!
Topic: Sunday Sermon Series – Living By Faith Title: The Flaws and Faith of Samson (Part 2) Text: Hebrews 11:32-34; Judges 13. Proposition: Though Samson is listed as a man of faith in Hebrews 11; his moral flaws proved to be fatal! We can learn many valuable lessons from the biblical record of his ...read more
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28. The Dichotomy Of A Drifting Samson (Saint)! - Part 1
Contributed on Nov 17, 2020
Although Samson was predestined to be a deliverer of Israel, his life decisions caused him to drift away from the determined purpose and plan of God, into personal destruction. We will be doing a dichotomy = a step by step examination of how a saint drifts away from God!
Text: Hebrews 11:32-34; Judges 14 Title: The Dichotomy of a Drifting Samson (Saint)! - Part 1 Proposition: Although Samson was predestined to be a deliverer of Israel, his life decisions caused him to drift away from the determined purpose and plan of God, into personal destruction. We will be ...read more
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29. Title: The Dichotomy Of A Drifting Samson (Saint)! - Part 2
Contributed on Nov 17, 2020
Although Samson was predestined to be a deliverer of Israel, his life decisions caused him to drift away from the determined purpose and plan of God, into personal destruction. We will be doing a dichotomy = a step by step examination of how a saint drifts away from God!
Text: Hebrews 11:32-34; Judges 14 Title: The Dichotomy of a Drifting Samson (Saint)! - Part 2 Proposition: Although Samson was predestined to be a deliverer of Israel, his life decisions caused him to drift away from the determined purpose and plan of God, into personal destruction. We will be ...read more
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30. Samson - Living By Faith, Yet Playing With Fire!
Contributed on Nov 23, 2020
Although Samson is recorded as being a person of faith in Hebrews 11:32, a study of this life will prove that if you play with fire, you will get burned!
The recent California fires have burned up about 8.3 million acres of land. The financial cost in damages is estimated to be in excess of 10 billion dollars! A question that needs to be asked is how did is start? Experts say that it could have been ignited by heat from the sun or a lightning ...read more