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  • Edward Frey avatar

    Increase Our Faith!

    Contributed by Edward Frey on Oct 19, 2001
    based on 51 ratings
     | 11,711 views

    Faith -- great or small -- is a gift from Christ, and can do amazing things, like remaining steadfast and offering forgiveness.

    INCREASE OUR FAITH! “You just gotta have faith.” That’s a popular sentiment in our society. By and large, people believe that faith is an important virtue worth having. The problem is that we get so caught up in determining what faith is, and if we have enough of it. This is nothing new. Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Lost And Found

    Contributed by David Welch on May 15, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,035 views

    Message from Luke 15 on the parables of the lost sheep, coin and sons.

    Lost and Found Luke 15:1-32 Introduction There is an entire television series simply called, “Lost.” Guys are notorious for refusing to admit when they are lost or to ask directions. Many today feel like they are making excellent headway in life but really have no idea where they are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Mankind Is Our Business Series

    Contributed by Russ Adams on Dec 25, 2014
     | 5,016 views

    This sermon acts as an overview for the whole series, Christmas According to Dickens. The name Jesus is never used in the classic short story but his fingerprints are everywhere.

    December 7, 2014 Christmas According to Dickens Mankind is Our Business! Luke 1:1-4 Opening words: In 1843, the world was introduced to a new Christmas classic, A Christmas Carol. The timing of the book was perfect. England was nostalgic for old Christmas traditions and longed for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Forgive Our Enemeis? Series

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 23, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 2,961 views

    A sermon on how we need to be attractive bait to the fish of the world. We need to practice forgievness that Jesus talks about in His Sermon!

    Sermon for 9/21/2003 Forgive our enemies Matthew 7:24 Introduction: A. The movie Braveheart is based loosely upon the life of William Wallace, a Scottish patriot fighting for the freedom of Scotland from England. In the movie, King Edward of England takes steps to make sure that Wallace does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Tmes Of The Gentiles Series

    Contributed by Walter Thomas on Jun 11, 2015
     | 6,420 views

    Jesus, Daniel, Isaiah and Revelation speak to the Times of the Gentiles. What is it? When is it?

    THE TIMES OF THE GENTILES AND THE TIMES OF THE END Walter Thomas Jesus makes reference to the “times of the Gentiles” in Luke 21:24, “And Jerusalem will be trampled on by the Gentiles until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled.” He made this prophetic statement in answer ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Imitating Our Father

    Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Jun 2, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 538 views

    When it comes to extending mercy, it seems the Church has lost its way. Too many are quick to condemn people they don't like. This message is about being more like our Heavenly Father when it comes to acting with mercy.

    There is a characteristic of our Father that is a part of our DNA as His sons and daughters that we are seeing less evident in the Church today. God’s heart for people. Now, you may be thinking, “Bro. Barry, hold up. What do you mean the Church is showing less of God’s heart today? What about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Come Follow Me - Even In Your Failures PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023
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     | 757 views

    Our failures do not define us, but rather, they are opportunities for growth and deeper faith, and through the love and grace of Jesus Christ, we can rise above them and follow Him with courage and commitment.

    Good morning, church family! Today we're going to get real about something we've all faced - the sting of failure. Now, failure isn't something we like to talk about, especially in a church setting. We often feel like we have to put on a façade of perfection, but the reality is, we all stumble and ...read more

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    Our Passionate Lord

    Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Mar 15, 2016
     | 6,010 views

    The contrast between lamb and lion in John 2. Do not try to domesticate Christ. Jesus can be angry. Jesus is passionate. Jesus is powerful.

    OUR PASSIONATE LORD John 2:13-22, 24-25; 12:37 1 Cor. 1:18-25 Mark 3:5 Rev. 6:15-17 Ps 69 The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is Book 3 of “The Chronicles of Narnia”. At the end of this wonderful story, C. S. Lewis describes an encounter between the two human heroes Edmund and ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    God Our Father

    Contributed by Tom Mccrossan on Jun 19, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 24,383 views

    The intimate relationship of personal love that Jesus makes possible for us with the Father-"Abba"-was and is revolutionary and unique among religions. Jesus is the only way to "Abba", Father.

    GOD OUR FATHER A Sermon for Father’s Day 2003 John 14:1-9 The challenge for fathers has never been greater; but we have the greatest role model – God our Father. A. Father – a Term of Personal Love [Read Romans 8:14-17] 1. The term “Father” does not mean primarily “male.” It says God ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Increasing Our Faith Series

    Contributed by Terry Denis on Jan 29, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 11,671 views

    Putting our faith to work by adding godly virtues in increasing measure.

    Increasing our Faith 2 Peter 1:1-11 Introduction. In this encouraging epistle, Peter expressed the wonderful grace of God who gave us everything we need for life and godliness made possible by our knowledge of Jesus Christ who called us to his glory and excellence. The basic element of faith is ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Jesus - The True Shepherd

    Contributed by Gbemisola Fafowora on May 17, 2021
     | 4,691 views

    The Lord is the True Shepherd.

    There is a very popular chapter in the word of God that everyone knows and recites every now and then, we always hear this chapter and most of us know this powerful chapter from our youth. We recite this chapter that is so known that we are used to it. But do we really believe it in our lives and ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Our God Is Able

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Aug 21, 2019
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,638 views

    To establish that our God is able to keep us built up, in the most holy faith; in His love, and to keep us from falling; to present us faultless before the presence of His glory (in heaven) with exceeding joy. He is faithful that promises!

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Keep Us in the Faith 2. Keep Us in His Love 3. Keep Us from Falling Remarks. 1. In our lesson today we are going to be discussing the theme: “Our God is able.” This lesson will deal with the Godhead’s ability to keep us in the most holy faith built up; and keep us in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Keeping The Faith When Times Are Tough Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 16, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,575 views

    RECENTLY, SOMEONE SHARED WITH ME A “RULE OF THUMB” FOR THEM PERSONALLY. IT GOES LIKE THIS, “WE ARE ALL PROBABLY ABLE TO HANDLE THREE CRISES IN OUR LIVES AT ANY GIVEN TIME.” WELL, I THINK THAT PAUL IS PROBABLY AT HIS LIMIT HERE! HE HAS TO ADJUST TO A WH

    KEEPING THE FAITH WHEN TIMES ARE TOUGH Acts 9:19-31 and after taking some food, he regained his strength. Saul spent several days with the disciples in Damascus. 20 At once he began to preach in the synagogues that Jesus is the Son of God. 21 All those who heard him were astonished and asked, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Leaving A Legacy And Making An Impact

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 10, 2020
     | 6,020 views

    I want the Lord to do a new thing! leaving a legacy and making an impact right where God has you is written throughout the pages of the book of Esther.

    Leaving a legacy and making an impact Selected verses from Esther Introduction- If you would turn to the book of Esther- it is between Nehemiah and Job. I want to talk this morning about leaving a legacy and making an impact in people’s lives. Can you believe it! The first Sunday of 2020! I ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Hope Fro Troubled Times And Troubled Souls

    Contributed by David Welch on Feb 25, 2003
    based on 47 ratings
     | 2,912 views

    This message was presented shortly after 9/11 and deals with our future hope and present help in times of fearful circumstances.

    “Hope for Troubled Times and Troubled Souls” Introduction In these past weeks, many of us have witnessed images we would rather not remember. • Burning buildings. • Falling bodies. • Panic filled streets. • Flesh laced rubble. • Commercial jets encased in skyscrapers. • Monuments collapsing and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance