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  • Michael Martin avatar

    Faith - Part 1 Of 2

    Contributed by Michael Martin on Mar 28, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,400 views

    The Definition and Description of Faith

    Faith - Lesson 1 (Matthew 9:29; Hebrews 11:1-6) I. The DEFINITION of faith (11:1). A. Now, Faith is... 1. "The SUBSTANCE..." > Definition: "That which is solid and practical in character, quality, or importance." > Substance has solid weight. It is a force that can be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Could This Be A Blessing In Disguise?

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 7, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,187 views

    Often blessings come gift wrap looking like a problem.

    COULD THIS BE A BLESSING IN DISGUISE? FOR WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING? DO WE FOCUS ON GROWTH? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. WHAT DOES YOUR HEART DESIRE? II Peter 3:18 But GROW IN GRACE, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be glory both now and forever. ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Sacrificial Investments

    Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 3,064 views

    To be a Christian, it takes a life-time of effort, obedience, and sacrifice.

    IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT “THERE IS POWER IN THE PRESENCE OF A RISEN SAVIOR TO SOLVE OUR DIFFICULTIES, REMOVE OUR PERPLEXITIES, CALM OUR FEARS, EASE OUR BURDENS, DRY OUR TEARS, MEET OUR EVERY NEED, TRANQUILIZE OUR MINDS AND SATISFY EVERY CRAVING OF OUR HEARTS.” THE POWER THAT RAISED OUR SAVIOR FROM ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Pushing Through Fears

    Contributed by James Powell on Dec 27, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,351 views

    Sermon focused on Graduation.

    1. Push on through fears Johnny Carver - As a boy growing up in the country I had heard scary stories about a snake called a "Black Racer" that would chase you. These stories kept me very alert as I walked up and down the gravel roads around where we lived. One day mom asked me to go to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Wise Hearts Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 22, 2007
    based on 2 ratings
     | 5,015 views

    Part 6 in a series from Proverbs dealing with the heart.

    Wise Hearts I. Introduction A. In the Wizard of Oz, the tin man (Jack Haley) wanted a heart in order to be 1. Human 2. Tender, Gentle and Sentimental 3. Friendly 4. Emotions such as jealously and devotion. 5. Young and chipper. B. When we consider the heart…. 1. We sometime think of the human ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Wise God Series

    Contributed by Gregory Neill on May 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,295 views

    Part 8 in a series from Proverbs dealing with the character of God

    Wise God I. Introduction A. Thus far in our study of Proverbs have studied. 1. Answered who is a wise man? 2. Seen how to use the tongue wisely. 3. Examined a wise family. 4. Making wise plans. 5. How to be a wise friend. 6. How to use our money wisely. 7. Guarding our hearts wisely. B. Tonight we ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Art Of Encouragement

    Contributed by W. Alderman on May 27, 2007
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,394 views

    This is a sermon that shows how Barnabas was an encourager and how we also can be encouragers...

    THE ART OF ENCOURAGEMENT TEXT: Acts 11:19-26 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: I certainly hope that I am not in error when I call encouragement an art. If this be so, then perhaps the one who encourages is an artist. If his encouragement was a painting, it would be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Integrity: The Ability To Live Right (B) Series

    Contributed by Brad Fowler on Dec 1, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,554 views

    Part two on our look at livig a life of integrity where our inside matches our outside.

    8-5-07 Albion Church Series: The ABC’s of Christian Living Lesson: Integrity- The Ability to live right (b) I. INTRODUCTION Good morning! We are continuing our series on The ABC’s of Christian Living. Last week we begin talking about a topic which is very hard to listen to and even harder to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Resolutions

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Dec 31, 2007
     | 4,257 views

    Somehow, each year many of us start out on the right track, but loose our resolve and end up not keeping a single resolution we made. Am I the only one this applies to?

    2 Timothy 3:14,16-17: But as for you, continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them,… All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, that the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Divine Disciplines For Financial Health - Pt. 1 Series

    Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,335 views

    Stewardship over our finances is very importanct to God and to those that are looking to Christian for guidance and hope.

    “Divine Disciplines for Financial Health” - Pt 1 of 2   Date: Oct. 22, 2006 PPHC – A.M. Service     Why do we need lessons on finances in the church today? Christ taught more on financial management than on any other subject. Sixteen (16) of His thirty-eight (38) parables deal with money management ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Growing Up And Going Out

    Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Jan 11, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,495 views

    Growing in the knowledge of God is ultimately part of growing in the Spirit as your level of faith will never exceed your knowledge of God.

    Growing Up and Going Out   Text: 2 Peter 3:18 PPHC – April 15, 2007 P.M.     “But grow in grace, and [in] the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him [be] glory both now and for ever. Amen.”   Objective: Children are given to parents as a gift from God. These “gifts” come to us in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Reflection Of God

    Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Jan 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,858 views

    On this Mother’s Day, we will take a look at motherhood and in it, see a reflection of the Person of God.

    A Reflection of God Proverbs 31:28 Mother’s Day Sermon – May 8, 2005 - SHM   On this Mother’s Day, we will take a look at motherhood and in it, see a reflection of the Person of God.   I. M – MENDER  A. Mom’s a Physician – (some things she can handle herself)   1. Cared for the hurts, bruises, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Boldly Going #1 Series

    Contributed by David Singleton on Jun 21, 2007
     | 3,720 views

    A sermon designed to move people to do missions.

    MISSIONS SERIES BOLDLY GOING MATTHEW 28:18-20 IN THE MID-1960’S, A PHENOMENON WAS UNLEASHED. IT WAS A PHENOMENON THAT HAS SURVIVED UNTIL THIS PRESENT DAY. THE PHENOMENON WAS CALLED STAR TREK, AND IT REVOLUTIONIZED THE SCIENCE-FICTION WORLD. THE MOST MEMORABLE PART OF THE STAR-TREK EXPERIENCE FOR ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Baptism's Blessing

    Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 19, 2007
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,803 views

    What is the importance of baptism? Why should ever follower of Christ be baptized?

    Baptism’s Blessing Matthew 28:19 Purpose: To explain the meaning of baptism. Aim: I want the listener to see the importance of baptism and pursue it. INTRODUCTION: It never ceases to amaze me how some people are willing to identify themselves with the Philadelphia Eagles. Some men will paint ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    2004 - Thats A Wrap!

    Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 20, 2004
    based on 48 ratings
     | 6,780 views

    A Year End Wind Up with some basic goals for next year.

    19, December 2004 Dakota Community Church 2004 – That’s A Wrap Introduction: Last year around this time I was feeling very positive about the church and our prospects for the New Year. One of the statements I made was that I thought 2004 was going to be our best year ever. In fact the opposite ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite