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  • John Harper avatar

    "The Hope Of The Believer”

    Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008
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     | 8,477 views

    We have been given a hope that will last beyond our trials.

    I Peter 1:1-12 July 16, 2008 Pastor John L. Harper “THE HOPE OF THE BELIEVER” Introduction: (vs. 1-2) • Who is the author? Apostle Peter • Who is the audience Christians scattered throughout Northern Turkey • What is the message? We have been given hope • that will last through our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Still Believe

    Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 13,270 views

    Believing in things of the past for my faith in the future

    I Still Believe Jeremiah 6:14-19 Key verse is #16 ‘the old paths’ ‘the good way’. How we need to get back to these ways. Introduction: I Still Believe in the Virgin Birth In Isaiah 9:6 we find this passage For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Baker avatar

    To Him Who Believes

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Dec 1, 2007
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    Mark 9:23 Jesus said to him, "If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.’’ What an incredible statement. If it wasn’t said by the lord Jesus Himself then it might be a little hard to swallow, but here it is in black and white for al

    Mark 9:23 Jesus said to him, "If you can believe, all things are possible to him who believes.’’ What an incredible statement. If it wasn’t said by the lord Jesus Himself then it might be a little hard to swallow, but here it is in black and white for all who will receive. Let’s look at the the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Whoever Believes In Him Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 5,920 views

    From this look at John 3:16 this message simply communicats how saving belief in Jesus is God’s cure for our condemned state

    Antonia Stradivari had made a vow: “Other men will make other violins, but no man shall make a better one,” that has remained true. He died in 1737 as the world’s greatest violin maker. To this day, no violin can match the rich tone of a Stradivarius. His conviction: “God needs violins to send ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Characteristics Of A Healthy Believer

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 21, 2008
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     | 7,809 views

    Realizing that to be a healthy church requires having healthy believers, this message gives 6 characteristics of one.

    Characteristics of A Healthy Believer John 10:10 Here we are just 3 weeks inside of 2008 and already we have laid much spiritual groundwork for where God wants to lead us this year. In our state of the church address we spoke of the change necessary to fulfill God’s ministry and mission for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Warfield avatar

    The Priesthood Of All Believers

    Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,419 views

    This message delivers a biblical perspective on the depth of the meaning of water baptism and how powerful the baptism of Jesus is concerning our role in the Kingdom

    The Priesthood of All Believers Intro.: There is little understanding of the role of priest in today’s church. We understand ruling & reigning & we understand the priesthood in respect to pastors, but we’ve missed the reality of the priesthood of believers. I hope that changes today I. Historical ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Scott Carroll avatar

    Believing Is Just The Beginning

    Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008
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     | 1,725 views

    BELIEVING IS JUST THE BEGINNING

    BELIEVING IS JUST THE BEGINNING Heb 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. (KJV) John 3:16 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dan Steadman avatar

    We Will Believe Him

    Contributed by Dan Steadman on Mar 22, 2008
     | 2,006 views

    Do you suppose they really would have believed Jesus if He had climbed down from the cross?

    Matthew 27:38-44 We Will Believe Him 23/3/08Hd Luke 23:39-43 “He saved others, but He cannot save himself. If He is the King of Israel, let Him come down now from the cross, and we will believe Him.” Mat 27:42 Do you suppose they really would have believed if Jesus had climbed down from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • James Dunn avatar

    Spiritual Wisdom For Believers Series

    Contributed by James Dunn on Jun 26, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,358 views

    This is message 2 of a 13 part series of messages taken from the Book of Ephesians describing "The Power of a Blessed Life."

    Spiritual Wisdom for Believers Ephesians 1:15-23 I. How To Know God Better A. Ask God for Wisdom “…the Spirit of wisdom…” B. Ask God for Revelation “…and revelation…” C. Ask God to Open Your Heart. “…the eyes of your heart may be enlightened …” II. Results of Seeing in the Spirit A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ian Biss avatar

    It's Hard To Be A Believer

    Contributed by Ian Biss on Jun 29, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,731 views

    Proper attitude can make or break you.

    It’s Hard to be a Believer. 01/01/06 One of the most interesting things about being a Christian is how easy it is to become one yet how hard it is to be a believer. When you make the decision to follow Christ, you soon find out that being a believer is tough. God shows you all the sin in your ...read more

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    Denomination: Grace Brethren

  • GUY GLASS avatar

    Living The Life Of A Believer Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,051 views

    For the believer, life is not obtaining the good life, BUT about living the life God ordained for us.

    LIVING THE LIFE OF A BELIEVER 1 THESS 4:1-8 INTRODUCTION: I am sure that we have all heard about the good life. Living the good life, or having the good life, or getting the good life. Problem with the good life is that good does not necessarily mean the same thing to everyone. For one the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • A. David Hart avatar

    The Anatomy Of A Counterfeit Believer Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Jan 28, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,980 views

    My brothers and my sisters it is not by accident that we find nestled in the middle of this chapter a person with the makeup of Simon. I’m not surprise because opposites do attract. The good attracts the bad, the beautiful attracts the ugly, the rich attr

    THE ANATOMY OF A COUNTERFEIT BELIEVER Acts 8:9-20 My brothers and my sisters it is not by accident that we find nestled in the middle of this chapter a person with the makeup of Simon. I’m not surprise because opposites do attract. The good attracts the bad, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Doug Lyon avatar

    We Believe In ... God Series

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Jan 29, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,403 views

    Your perception of God powerfully and profoundly shapes your life as a believer

    Introduction “We believe in God.” That is how the second article of the Shiloh Bible Church doctrinal statement begins. Now, that might seem like a rather simplistic and innocuous statement. After all, it’s not uncommon for people to believe in God. But in reality that is a very profound and ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Greg Hanson avatar

    Risen... Believe It Or Not!

    Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007
    based on 126 ratings
     | 53,177 views

    Because Jesus rose from the dead, I can have confidence, I can have new life, I can be forgiven, and I can have hope.

    Let me give you a quiz. Take your pen and look at the notes you would have found in your Sunrise Update this morning. At the top you’ll see a series of dates. Each one is a specific date in history when something significant happened. Some are easier than others. Just take a few seconds, scan the ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Trevor Woodget avatar

    Believing In God's Power

    Contributed by Trevor Woodget on May 2, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,533 views

    A sermon that encourages us serve God faithfully, to know his peace in dark times and to persevere in prayer until there’s a breakthrough

    2 Kings 04:08-37 Basingstoke 29th April 2007 Believing in God’s Power Two children went to Sunday school one day and the teacher told them the story in Genesis about Lot’s wife looked back and how she became a pillar of salt. As they were walking home afterwards one of the children said to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist