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  • Peter Davis avatar

    Faith Of Our Forebears

    Contributed by Peter Davis on Dec 28, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,311 views

    As people of faith, we are not throwing away or shrinking back. But persevering and believing. For now the people of God will live by faith - trusting, hoping in that which is unseen; relying upon the one who made the promises.

    Faith of Our Forebears Hebrews 11:1-40 Published in Pulpit Digest, Jan/Feb 1996. Ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of the management I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the Faith of Our Forebears Hall of Fame . We trust that you will enjoy your visit. If there is anything I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Traveling Without A Map

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 13, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 6,150 views

    When God says to go, you prove your faith by packing your bags. (1st of a 3 part series on Abraham)

    November 26, 2001 Hebrews 11:7; Genesis 6:11-21 “The voyage of faith” 1. Noah’s faith was grounded on the word of God. “warned”  the nature of the people (Gen 6:5,11-12 “…every inclination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil all the time.”)  God gave a warning (Gen ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Traveling Without A Map

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 13, 2002
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,877 views

    When God says, "go", start packing your bags by faith even if you don’t know what is on the horizon. (1st of 3 part series on Abraham)

    December 2, 2001 Hebrews 11:8-10; Genesis 12:1-20 “Traveling without a map” INTRODUCTION – talk about expectations that you build up as you anticipate Christmas and maybe even expectations that you have of what is in a particular package. Kid in “A Christmas Story” who wanted a B.B. gun. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can This Be?

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 13, 2002
    based on 11 ratings
     | 4,338 views

    Abraham questioned God’s plan to give a child to him when he was 100 years old, even as Mary wondered about God’s plan to give her a son when she was a virgin.

    December 9, 2001 Heb. 11:11-12; Gen. 15-16 “How can this be?” INTRODUCTION Do you know what the three most feared words at Christmas time are? “Some assembly required”. Oh, there are lots of good words at Christmas. Words like “Joy to the world”, “Merry Christmas”, “50% off sale”, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • ROBERT SIMMONS avatar

    Temptation Of Terah: Refuse Complacency

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 10,867 views

    Contrast Terah the father of Abraham and his incomplete journey with the inspiring faith and obedience of Abraham.

    THE TEMPTATION OF TERAH Genesis 11:31-12:4 Hebrews 11:8-19 Resolutions are made and broken. Diets are begun and ended. Home improvement projects lie around our houses half completed. Beginning with enthusiasm is not enough. Planning a journey, loading the van, the buzz of excitement is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    How To Be A Progressive Pilgrim

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 27 ratings
     | 4,410 views

    How to progress without excess

    The writer of Hebrews once wrote, "People living by faith did not receive the things promised; they only saw them from a distance admitting that they were aliens and pilgrims on the earth." (Heb. I 1:13) As Christians are true citizenship is in heaven. Our earthly existence should be seen as a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    Fruit Of The Spirit: Patience Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 30, 2000
    based on 86 ratings
     | 5,882 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
     | 3,660 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

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    Building A Life Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Darryl Dash on Nov 6, 2000
    based on 371 ratings
     | 43,982 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

  • Stephan Brown avatar

    Looking For A City

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 153 ratings
     | 19,765 views

    Shows how we who are called to follow Christ can and should treat this world as temporary. A lot of illustrations in this sermon.

    “Looking for a City…” Hebrews 11:8-10 Hebrews 11:8 It was by faith that Abraham obeyed when God called him to leave home and go to another land that God would give him as his inheritance. He went without knowing where he was going. God called Abraham to leave his home, to leave everything he knew, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Hero's Of The Faith Part 1

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,579 views

    This is the first sermon from the Faith hall of fame

    Hebrews 11:13-16(With illusions to 11:1-12) To make sure God will not be ashamed of us for our lack of faith Introduction A. Remember a few weeks ago we had Barnabas here? By faith Barnabas left his home and went to live with his uncle to receive and education. That did not happen. So then by ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    I Can Only Imagine

    Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 19, 2002
    based on 64 ratings
     | 11,905 views

    Preached on high attendance Sunday.

    I CAN ONLY IMAGINE (5 TRUTHS ABOUT HEAVEN) Place: Allendale Baptist Date: October 28,2001 (GREAT DAY ALLENDALE) TEXT: Hebrews 11:13-16 Introduction: Hebrews chapter 11 is often called “the faith chapter” or “the hall of faith”. These Biblical characters, real people, just like you & I, were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Sheila Crowe avatar

    Top 40 With Gumption

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,319 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
     | 4,367 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

  • Don Haselhuhn avatar

    Heroes Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Don Haselhuhn on May 15, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 10,693 views

    Third sermon in a series on Hebrews 11. Abraham was called, obeyed and went.

    Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Amen. The text for tonight’s proclamation is taken from the Epistle, Hebrews 11:8; By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran