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  • Sheila Crowe avatar

    Top 40 With Gumption

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,435 views

    Being in God’s "top 40" requires faith that takes action and makes a commitment.

    Contrary to my children’s belief I was not a child of the 30s, 40s, 50s, or even 60’s. Granted I was born in the 60’s but I was too young to be part of that decade. I was a child of the 70’s and all those things that came with it. Bell bottoms and polyester pants, pet rocks, the Brady Bunch, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Steve Salmon avatar

    A Living Faith Series

    Contributed by Steve Salmon on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,466 views

    This sermon deals with the Irony, absolute and longing of faith.

    A Living Faith Hebrews 11 SICC 9/15/02 (Morning) INTRODUCTION: What is living by faith? Buy stocks when market is low? I live by faith because I never buy rock salt until I see ice. I have faith there won’t be any snow. Two ideas of faith. One is doctrine. Be true to “the faith.” Pass “the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steven Platt avatar

    Cub Or Cardinal - Which Fan Are You?

    Contributed by Steven Platt on Oct 11, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,371 views

    A look at the differences between a St. Louis Cardinal Fan and a Chicago Cubs Fan. Yes it is biblical, yes it applies to our daily lives.

    Editors Note: This sermon was preached in Western Illinois about halfway between St. Louis and Chicago. Because of our location, we have a split in each fan base. Teams may be substituted to fit your location. Title: Faith of our Fathers Text Hebrews 11:17-22 October, 06, 2002 Heb 11:17-22 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Believing God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 30,150 views

    Abraham is such a great man of faith that at times its hard to relate to him. God knew that, so He told us few things about this super-hero of the faith that help us understand how powerful his faith really was.

    OPEN: A man once told a story about his 84 year old grandmother. Apparently, she fiercely maintained her independence and lived alone in the old family home. Her 4 children lived in the same town, but she rarely called them except in emergencies. It was with some apprehension, therefore, that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Michael Higley avatar

    The Necessity Of Pleasing God

    Contributed by Michael Higley on Oct 24, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 3,276 views

    Working through our Faith

    Faith remains the foundation of what we know will happen and the conviction of what is beyond our understanding. 1). Faith is not delivered to you on a silver platter. We must flesh-out our faith in everyday living. 2). Faith is difficult because it is visionary. -Verse 13b- …welcomed them ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    Faith's Hall Of Fame: Forward Thinkers Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 11, 2003
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,198 views

    What all of these men and women of faith had in common was their ability to trust in the promises of God. They did not let the thinking of man come between their ability to think forward to the promises of a better land.

    Hebrews 11:20—40 INTRODUCTION “Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. This is what the ancients were commended for” (Heb. 11:1 – 2). Continuing our walk through Faith’s Hall of Fame, we come across a myriad of portraits of like-minded people. Their names ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bobby Cagle avatar

    It Takes Faith

    Contributed by Bobby Cagle on Dec 30, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,368 views

    This message describes faith and the benefits of having faith in Christ.

    Text: Hebrews 11:1,30; Joshua 6:1-10 Title: It Takes Faith! Illustration: It was a good answer that was once given by a poor woman to a minister who asked her, "What is faith?" She replied: "I am ignorant, and I cannot answer well, but I think it is taking God at His word." Faith is a daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Kamau N'Namdi avatar

    Faithfulness, Key To Unlocking God's Door

    Contributed by Kamau N'namdi on Jul 19, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 8,056 views

    Faithfulness to God will get us access into God’s heavenly blessings

    “ Faithfulness: The Key To Unlocking God’s Door ” Hebrews 11:1-6 “Now what is faith to each one of us, and what does it make us do? One of our church members offered that it is our hope that we are going to Heaven”, (by the way we are living). Another member offer that faith is “living right”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    Hero's Of The Faith Part Ii

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,870 views

    James Dobson wrote tough Love, the author of Hebrews wrote about tough faith

    Hebrews 11:17-40 Tough Faith Introduction A. James Dobson wrote a wonderful book callled “Tough Love.” In this book he describes how some times in life you have to use tough love on your kids. This might mean grounding them, or even spanking the child. Out of love to do the things that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    The Ingredients Of A Life Of Faith Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 10, 2001
    based on 127 ratings
     | 82,150 views

    Three specific ingredients necessary for a life of faith, drawn from the life of Abraham as recorded in Hebrews 11.

    A Study of Hebrews 11 Sermon # 2 “The Ingredients of a Life of Faith” Hebrews 11:8 – 19 Have you ever stopped to think about how you get God’s approval in life? Can you gain God approval by being religious? No. Can you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Building A Life Of Faith (I) Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 9, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,312 views

    Learn from Abraham - faith is obeying God even when we do not fully understand everything.

    It is important for us to have faith in God. Not only are we saved by putting our faith in Jesus Christ, we can remain strong in life because of faith in God. Faith is the first thing that Peter said we need in 2 Peter 1 (theme). To grow strong and bear fruit for Christ, we must first of all, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Building A Life Of Faith (Iii) Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 9, 2001
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,090 views

    Learn from Abraham - faith is giving to God even that which is most precious to you.

    There is a story about a monastery in Europe perched high on a cliff several hundred feet in the air. The only way to reach the monastery was to be suspended in a basket which was pulled to the top by several monks who pulled and tugged with all their strength. Obviously the ride up the steep ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Fruit Of The Spirit: Patience Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 30, 2000
    based on 86 ratings
     | 6,023 views

    This sermon deals with Abraham's patience in claiming the promise

    When Michel Angelo was 72 years old he started work on the monumental dome of St. Peter’s Basilica. When Galileo was 74 he published his dialogue concerning two new sciences. When Stradivarius was in his early 90s he fashioned two of his most famous violins. When P.T Barnum was 71 he joined ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Robert Grey avatar

    Gathering In Hope, A Devotional

    Contributed by Robert Grey on Nov 2, 2000
    based on 47 ratings
     | 3,770 views

    Using King David as an example of how to prepare for the offering. A devotional.

    Gathering in hope People gather together for a variety of reasons. On occasion people gather together in the hope that something wonderful will happen. Such an occasion was when King David said farewell to His subjects and proclaimed Solomon to be his successor. At that time, the plans and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Darryl Dash avatar

    Building A Life Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Darryl Dash on Nov 6, 2000
    based on 371 ratings
     | 44,443 views

    Learn how to build a life of faith by looking at the 3 secrets of faithfulness from the life of Abraham.

    Building a Life of Faith (Hebrews 11:8-18) We’re in week three of a series on built for life - on how to build a great life. All of us want to build great lives, and the Bible tells us how we can do that. Today we’re going to talk about building a life of faith. How do you get God’s approval? By ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist