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  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    The Marks Of Great Faith

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 1, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 12,061 views

    When one is told that their faith is great, it bears our study and meditation. What were the marks of this Canaanite ladies’ faith? There are at least four marks of great faith!

    The Marks of Great Faith Matthew 15:21-28 Jesus Christ did not exaggerate or mince words. He spoke the truth and the truth alone. When He applauds someone’s faith as "great," then it ought to make us take notice. Only twice, both with Gentiles, does Jesus Christ call someone’s faith "great." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Uses The Ordinary

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,819 views

    Learn how God will use ordinary people in His service.

    It is amazing how ordinary people sometimes rise above the masses to accomplish great things. • Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin yet rose to become one of our greatest presidents. • Michael Jordan was cut from his middle school basketball ball team because he was an ordinary player. • Dolly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith's Hall Of Fame: Noah

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
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    Noah’s life teaches three lessons concerning faith.

    Shiloh Bible Church Hebrews 11:7 Faith’s Hall of Fame: Noah Introduction Let’s play a game of word association. I’m going to give you a word and I want you to say aloud the first word that comes to your mind. Ready? The word is: Noah. It sounds like many of you responded by the word “ark.” ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Learn About Faith's Facets From The Father Of The Faithful

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 17, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,025 views

    We learn from Abraham about the gift of faith.

    What’s the most precious thing you have? Your CD-player? Wedding ring? House? While those things may seem quite valuable to us now they won’t last forever. Therefore the most precious thing we have is our faith, for even if we should loose everything else but still have faith, we’re guaranteed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Live By Faith

    Contributed by Carl Kolb on Mar 24, 2008
    based on 9 ratings
     | 32,470 views

    A lesson in learning to trust God from the book of Habakkuk

    Habakkuk 2:1-4 “How Do I Live By Faith?” I have some friends who are doing what is known as "living by faith." To them, and to many who use that phrase, it means that they are trusting totally on God to supply their financial needs. As a matter of fact, most people who use the term "living by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    A Beautiful Lady

    Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 25, 2008
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    A funeral sermon for a lady who died at 103 years of age.

    Funeral for Clara Wagoner 3/23/2008 Think about the changes that have occurred during Mrs. Wagoner’s lifetime. Portions of this were read when Mrs. Wagoner came to church on her 100th birthday. I believe that was the last time she was able to attend. The year was 1905! The average life ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    In Or Out

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Mar 29, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,452 views

    A sermon from Jesus and Peter walking on the water from Matthew, preached in the weeks leading up to revival services.

    In or Out? Matthew 14:22-36 Intro: Back on July 16, 2003 the US Coast Guard intercepted a group of Cubans attempting to escape that tropical paradise that was until recently under the dictatorship of Fidel Castro…they had hopes of finding a new home in the land of the free and the home of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Snake On A Stick - Keep Focused-Annual I Exam

    Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 6, 2008
    based on 19 ratings
     | 7,306 views

    What does a Snake on a Stick have to do with CHRIST? You’ve Seen the EMS star of life symbol before. Where did it come from? What does it mean? We need not only to keep our hearts fixed on our Lord Jesus, but we must also keep our minds focused on Him

    4/6/08 Sermon KEEP IN FOCUS-eye "I" exam We need not only to keep our hearts fixed on our Lord Jesus, but we must also keep our minds focused on Him as well. This message is the beginning of a deeper study of symbolism of Jesus’ death on the cross compared to scriptures foreshadowing the event. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    When God Calls Faith Answers Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,677 views

    The message examines the example of Samuel’s faith.

    Growing up Christian is not as easy a task as one might think. There are dangers and temptations unique to growing up within a Christian family and within the church and sadly these difficulties are often downplayed or misunderstood by those who have been converted later in life. "Church kids face ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    When The Odds Are Against Us Faith Fights With Courage Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,345 views

    This message examines the example of David’s faith.

    Leonid Stadnyk, a 37-year-old veterinarian from Podolyantsi in central Ukraine is currently the tallest man in the world. He began to grow rapidly at age 14, when an operation on his brain reportedly stimulated his pituitary gland. He is officially 8 feet 5 inches, wears size 64 shoes and believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Blinded City

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,874 views

    Blinded eyes of people, family, the church, the religious crowd, to the wonerdful work of Christ.

    A Blinded City John 9:1-41 Introduction: But John, the writer of the Gospel, wasn’t just interested in one blind man receiving sight. He wanted us to "see" the metaphorical meaning of blindness. We all use metaphorical expressions like, "I can’t see the point . . . I can see how to do it . . . I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When The Road Is Hard Faith Perseveres Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Nov 28, 2007
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     | 3,821 views

    This is the concluding message in the series on faith and the great heroes of the faith.

    When Napoleon began his Egyptian campaign, he pointed to the pyramids and shouted to his men, “Soldiers, forty centuries look down upon you!” In a sense this is the message the author of Hebrews is trying to deliver to the struggling Hebrew Christians. Your contest of faith is not going unnoticed. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Trials Of Life. Series

    Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 8, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,307 views

    How to deal with the trials of life.

    So far we have looked at the people and the messengers. • We have seen how they have changed and how Paul and his traveling companions have bonded with the Thessalonians • But we have to keep in mind that has been a while since they have been together • The Thessalonians have been living among ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Abel: Faith To Follow God's Way Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,329 views

    By faith Abel chose obedience and was accepted by God.

    Series: Heroes of the Faith ABEL: FAITH TO FOLLOW GOD’S WAY Hebrews 11:4; Genesis 4:1-5 I. ABEL’S FAITH PRODUCED A HEART PLEASING TO GOD (Genesis 4:4c) “...And the Lord had respect unto Abel...” Abel’s actions flowed from a Heart of Humility Cain’s actions flowed from a Heart of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Enoch: Faith To Walk With God Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,959 views

    By faith Enoch walked with God and it made all the difference in his life.

    Series: Heroes of the Faith ENOCH: FAITH TO WALK WITH GOD Hebrews 11:5-6; Genesis 5:19-24 Parable of Couple Touring the City without a Guide The elderly and recently widowed man sat weeping as he told his story to the police officer at the precient. I lost everything, everything he repeated ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational