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  • Sherm Nichols avatar

    Whoever Believes In Him Series

    Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,012 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.W.Samuel Legon avatar

    What We Believe

    Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 30, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,685 views

    People need to know what they believe in.

    WHAT WE BELIEVE Acts 15: 11 But we believe that through the grace of the LORD Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they. It’s what we believe that makes us what we are. What we say tells all of what we are. Where we go tells who we are. The main thing is ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steven Simala Grant avatar

    I Still Believe Series

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 30, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,274 views

    We believe that God will do that which seems “impossible”. We believe that God will take each opportunity, each act of service, each expression of love to one another and use that for His glory and His Kingdom.

    I Still Believe Sept 7, 2008 Zech 8:1-8 Intro: I think I used to be more of a dreamer. I was never a pure idealist, with a grand vision of the perfect future “if only…”, but I have been close. I remember studying Romans 6 and hearing the Holy Spirit loudly saying “YES! It IS possible for you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believing Withouth Hope Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Mar 10, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,299 views

    A look at God’s covenant with Abraham

    Mt. Diablo is only about 3,500 feet, but it is very noticeable as it sits all alone in the Concord, California valley. Before I called them "God sightings" I found myself caught up in an "aha" moment as I looked at the cloud covered Mt. Diablo. I couldn’t help but think that if someone took off ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Believe In Your Heart

    Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Mar 28, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,853 views

    Are there times when you doubt the things of God? Belief in God is not complete understanding of God but is rooted in our hearts. This sermon explores this further, with the hopes of demonstrating that many who struggle with belief really do in their hear

    TITLE : BELIEVING IN THE HEART TEXT: Romans 10:10 AUTHOR: Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau “For man believes with his heart and so is justified, and he confesses with his lips and so is saved.” INTRODUCTION: • I’ll bet I know a deep dark secret of yours…I’ll bet that there are times where you doubt ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    Believing In The Resurrection Of Christ

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 5, 2009
    based on 118 ratings
     | 23,852 views

    From our text on the resurrection of Christ, there are three important points that we need to take with us. We need to believe them and live them. 1- Fear not 2- Come see 3- Go tell

    INTRO.- ILL.- Lee Strobel was an atheist who turned to Christ. He was the former award-winning legal editor of The Chicago Tribune, is a New York Times best-selling author of nearly twenty books and has been interviewed on numerous national television programs, including ABC’s 20/20, Fox News, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Believer's Relationship To The Government Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 5, 2009
     | 4,969 views

    How should believers relate to the government.

    The Believer’s Relationship to the Government Romans 13:1-7 * An Idaho sheep rancher was approached one day by a stranger in a suit. The stranger said, “If I can guess how many sheep you’ve got, may I have one?” Thinking this to be impossible the rancher agreed. “You have 1,795 sheep.” Stunned ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Believer's Relationship To Others Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 5, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,849 views

    The one basis for God’s system of society is LOVE.

    The Believer’s Relationship To Others Romans 13:7-10 * Life is built on relationships. It has been long said, “It’s not what you know, but who you know.” The part of this equation which we miss is that our relationships have a huge impact on the person we are & that we become. * As we began the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Life Of A Strong Believer Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 17, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 16,488 views

    A Strong or weak believer, what’s the difference and what am I?

    The Life of a Strong Believer Romans 15:1-13 * If you are given a choice, which would you choose, to be weak or to be strong? It’s kind of a useless question because everyone desires to be strong and for good reason. In the matter of our health we know that if our body gets weak we become ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living The Life Of A Believer Series

    Contributed by Guy Glass on Nov 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,171 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

  • Patrick O'Loughlin avatar

    The Believer's Greatest Need

    Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Nov 2, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,192 views

    What is the believer’s greatest need and how does God meet it?

    Title: The believer’s greatest need Text: Philippians 4:10-20 Philippians 4:19 has got to be one of the most encouraging verses found in the Bible. “19 And my God will meet all your needs according to his glorious riches in Christ Jesus.” Any verse where God promises to meet all our needs is ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Believers Wrestle With God

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 19, 2009
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,159 views

    Pentecost 21(C) - Believers wrestle with God both in troubles and also for blessings.

    BELIEVERS WRESTLE WITH GOD (Outline) October 25, 2009 -- PENTECOST 21 -- Genesis 32:22-30 INTRO: Today’s text teaches about Jacob struggling. Our earthly lives are filled with various struggles that everyone wrestles with from time to time. At times people wrestle with problems, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Glenn Durham avatar

    Why Believe In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 29, 2010
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,131 views

    God calms hearts with astounding promises to captivate believing souls.

    Scripture Introduction For the disciples, quality time with Jesus in the Upper Room has not been pleasant. First, the Lord embarrasses them by taking the form of a slave and washing their feet (an act far beneath his dignity, especially since they felt so acutely that it was beneath theirs). Then ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    Characteristics Of A Healthy Believer

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jan 21, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,863 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

  • John Harper avatar

    "The Hope Of The Believer”

    Contributed by John Harper on Nov 11, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,506 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