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  • Ed Wood avatar

    Birthmarks Of A Believer Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2002
    based on 244 ratings
     | 22,317 views

    15th in First John Series

    BIRTHMARKS OF A BELIEVER 1 John 5:1-5 INTRO: Were I to ask you if you are sure that you have been born physically you would think it a foolish question. Yet there are many people who are not sure that they have been born spiritually. There are certain characteristics that mark those that are of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Banks avatar

    The Believers Catechism Series

    Contributed by James Banks on Jul 22, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,886 views

    We have all been taught about Jesus and His healing ministry, working of miracles and casting out demons. But the Church( the Body of Christ) as a whole knows very little about Jesus and the power left to the Church. The average believer has been saved fo

    What did I do to be saved? You are saved when you do two things outlined in the Scriptures; (a) Exercise to God in repentance(acts 17:30-31; 2 Corinthians 7:10) and (b) Exercise faith in the Lord Jesus Christ ( Romans 10:9-10) The two points were originally outlined by the Apostle Paul when he met ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Eloy Gonzalez avatar

    Not Worth Believing

    Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Apr 4, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 3,191 views

    Lent Midweek 5: "If you are the Son of God, come down from the Cross." The words of those who mocked Jesus. Ironically, by staying on the Cross, the Lord demonstrated his power. If He had come down - He would not have been worth believing.

    Note: This is an original sermon, however it is a message based on a Lenten series titled, "The Ironies of the Passion." This message was developed from an outline provided at a Lenten workshop where it was offered along with other resources for use during Lenten worship. Never kick a man while He ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Paul Decker avatar

    The Courage To Believe

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 22, 2003
    based on 60 ratings
     | 10,193 views

    Believe in the Lord Jesus.

    THE COURAGE TO BELIEVE John 20:24-31 S: Resurrection Sunday Th: Courage to believe Pr: BELIEVE IN THE LORD JESUS. ?: Inductive KW: Steps TS: We will find in our study of John 20:24-31 how Thomas comes to believe in Jesus. The _____ step in the process is… I. DISBELIEF (24-25) II. DISPLAY ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Denn Guptill avatar

    A Believing Mom

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 12, 2003
    based on 24 ratings
     | 10,571 views

    This is a Mother’s Day message based on Elijah and the Widow

    You ever been broke? I mean really broke? She was and she couldn’t believe her ears! She was at the end of her rope. Life was hard enough for a widow in that day and age, but the drought that they had been experiencing had been the straw that broke the camel’s back. Well she should have been ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Tim Zingale avatar

    Believing Is Seeing

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 23, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 6,933 views

    A sermon for the 2nd Sunday of Easter Jesus coming to the upper room

    2nd Sunday of Easter John 20:19-31 "Believing is Seeing"  "On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." When he had said this, he showed them ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    I Believe Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 30, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 11,112 views

    This sermon introduces the Apostles’ Creed further, giving additional background to the origin and organization of the Apostles’ Creed.

    Introduction Today, I would like to continue with our new series of sermons on The Apostles¡¦ Creed. The Apostles¡¦ Creed is a statement of belief, and today I would like to explore some of the background to this creed. Please listen as I recite the Apostles¡¦ Creed: I believe in God the Father ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Guy Caley avatar

    Seeing Is Believing Series

    Contributed by Guy Caley on Feb 2, 2003
    based on 88 ratings
     | 21,457 views

    4th in the series "Conversations with Jesus." The royal official’s faith grows as a resuslt of his time with Jesus.

    If I told you there’s a city called Paris and it has this thing called the Eiffel Tower would you believe me? Why? Because you believe the testimony of those who have been there, 5.5 million of whom have posted pictures of themselves in front of the thing on their personal web sites. Now, what ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Donnie Martin avatar

    Seeing Is Believing

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 3, 2003
    based on 42 ratings
     | 12,542 views

    In John chapter nine, Jesus gives a visible illustration of what He meant when He said, "I am the Light of the World."

    Seeing Is Believing Text: John 9: 24-38 Intro: “Seeing is believing” are words all of us have heard numerous times. They are usually spoken concerning something that seems too fantastic to accept, unless one personally witnesses it. In this sense, these words are an affirmation of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard McNair avatar

    Graveside Of A Believer

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004
    based on 60 ratings
     | 29,469 views

    Going to Heaven

    A Simple Man - Jr McHan 49 1. A Time to Go to Heaven Death is as natural as rain. God planned it this way. Eccl 3:1-11 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Don Schultz avatar

    Believing The Impossible

    Contributed by Don Schultz on Nov 24, 2004
    based on 114 ratings
     | 12,122 views

    Joseph was asked to believe the impossible. This Christmas, we are asked to do the same.

    Matthew 1:18-25 Believing the Impossible (communion this Sunday) Is it good or bad to be skeptical? Sometimes, it’s good, isn’t it? When you receive an email from someone you don’t know, and that someone says to you that they want to help you, but they need some information. If you could ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Daniel Colvin avatar

    Believable Faith Series

    Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Feb 20, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,734 views

    A look at the types of Faith that James describes. Dead faith; Your saved but your not doing anything for the kingdom of God. Devils faith; you don’t work for Him, although you may believe in Him from a distance, but that is as far as it goes. Active (Doi

    Believable Faith James 2:14-26 Introduction There are three things I want to accomplish this morning using this text. First I want us to look at the scriptures to what Paul says about works and what James says about works and see if they contradict each other or compliment each other. Second I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    The Blessings Of Believing Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 3,568 views

    Just as there are blessings of Justification (Romans 5), there are also blessings that God pours out because of our faith.

    The Blessings of Believing Romans 15:1–13 INTRODUCTION Just as there are blessings of Justification (Romans 5), there are also blessings that God pours out because of our faith. MAIN BODY I. We are filled with Joy. A. An example of Joyful believers. Acts 8:5, 8, 39 1. Philip proclaimed ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    The Priesthood Of The Believer

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 2, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
     | 8,657 views

    The Apostle Peter reminds us that in the church age, every born-again believer is a priest in the sight of God, indeed, we are "a holy priesthood".

    THE PRIESTHOOD OF THE BELIEVER "But you will be called the priests of the Lord. You will be spoken of as ministers of our God." Isaiah 61:6. "You also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God through Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor Dempsey Daniels avatar

    Believe In Yourself

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Aug 14, 2003
    based on 20 ratings
     | 16,733 views

    Believe In Yourself

    Micheal Jackson and Diana Ross starred in a movie in the 1980’s which made a powerful statement to black people across America. The movie was entitled the "The Wiz" which was an urban version of "The Wizard of Oz". One of the most challenging selections in this colorful screenplay was given by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist