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    Abraham's Promise SermonCentral

    Contributed by SermonCentral on Oct 24, 2023
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     | 1,593 views

    Is anything too hard for God?

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. As we gather together in this sacred space, bathed in the soft morning light, we are reminded of the warmth and comfort of our Heavenly Father's love. We are here to share in fellowship, to lift our voices in praise, and to seek wisdom from the ...read more

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  • David Owens avatar

    Why I Believe In Jesus

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 22, 2016
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    This is a basic defense and explanation of why a person should put their faith in Jesus and why they should believe that He is the Lord.

    Introduction: A. Paul Harvey told about a 3-year-old boy who went to the grocery store with his mother. 1. Before they entered the grocery store she said to him, “Now you’re not going to get any chocolate chip cookies, so don’t even ask.” 2. She put him in the cart and he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Mike Cleveland avatar

    Believing Means Feeding On Jesus

    Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Aug 3, 2008
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    Believing is not giving mental assent to certain facts about Jesus, it is feeding on Him and drinking Him in so that He becomes the satisfaction of our hearts.

    Let’s open our Bibles to John chapter 6 this morning. As you’re opening your Bible I want to tell you about Andy Harris. Andy was one of a several people leading an expedition up Mt. Everest. When he reached the peak, he stayed there just admiring the amazing beauty. But he stayed there too long ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What Do You Believe? Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 18, 2010
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     | 42,277 views

    Romans teaches us that we are "justified by faith" rather than by works. But shouldn’t holy people do holy things? And don’t good deeds please God? So, why wouldn’t good works justify us before God?

    OPEN: Comedian Ken Davis tells of the time he gave a speech in his college class. The title of his talk was, "The Law of the Pendulum." For 20 minutes he carefully explained the principle that governs a swinging pendulum. The law of the pendulum is: A pendulum can never return to a point higher ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do Muslims Believe In Jesus?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 28, 2002
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    This sermon explores nine fundamental differences between Christian and Muslim beliefs.

    People have long talked about the idea that “all religions are basically saying the same thing.” This morning we want to examine that idea a little more closely when it comes to Christians and Muslims. Muslims mention Jesus and claim to revere him, so we ask the question, “Do Muslims ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believing The Impossible Through Faith Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 5, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 19,285 views

    Study through the eleveth chapter of Hebrews; We all experience times of feeling like we are at a place of absolute impossibility; unless God comes through then I am doomed.

    Letting Your Faith do the Walking Part IV Believing the Impossible through Faith Hebrews 11:11-12 Introduction We all experience times of feeling like we are at a place of absolute impossibility; unless God comes through then I am doomed. Abraham and Sarah find themselves in a situation we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "I Believe God, But...." Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Oct 27, 2014
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    One really does not believe in God when they put God to a test!

    We noted last week from Chapter 5 of 1 Samuel that God caused disease and death among the Philistines because they mocked God using the Ark of the Covenant which held the 10 Commandments. The Philistines thought that their god was stronger than the One and Only God; they tried to figure out a way ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    I Believe In The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 3, 2003
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     | 22,166 views

    1. The Holy Spirit is a Person. 2. The Holy Spirit is personal. 3. The Holy Spirit purifies us.

    I Believe in the Holy Spirit John 14:16-20 The Apostle’s Creed is divided into three major parts. The first part expresses what we believe about God the Father, the second states what we believe about God the Son, and the third is what we believe about the Holy Spirit. It affirms our faith in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Believers Confess Jesus Is The Christ

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jul 18, 2003
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    PENTECOST 5(C) - Believers confess Jesus is the Christ with words by faith and with lives of faith.

    BELIEVERS CONFESS JESUS IS THE CHRIST LUKE 9:18-24 JULY 13, 2003 LUKE 9:18-24 18Once when Jesus was praying in private and his disciples were with him, he asked them, "Who do the crowds say I am?" 19They replied, "Some say John the Baptist; others say Elijah; and still others, that ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Do You Believe In Miracles?

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 17, 2006
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     | 8,725 views

    This message looks at various aspects of healing. Biblical answers are given to the question: "Does God Heal Today?"

    Do You Believe in Miracles? 2 Kings 5:1-19 The World Book Dictionary defines a miracle as “A wonderful happening that is contrary to or independent of the known laws of nature.” When it comes to believing in miracles we tend to be skeptical. We hear about someone being healed and we want to see ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Believe The Best About Jesus

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 21, 2011
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     | 3,280 views

    1. Believe that God is reaching out to you. 2. Believe that God has given the rarest gift for you. 3. Believe that God paid the highest ransom for you. 4. Believe that God will give the greatest rescue to you.

    Believe the Best about Jesus John 3:16 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - April 20, 2008 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” *John 3:16 is the most known and best loved verse in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Live Like You Believe Series

    Contributed by Matthew Grise on Apr 17, 2009
    based on 27 ratings
     | 17,665 views

    Philippians 1:27-30. Scripture calls us to live lives worthy of the gospel by standing firm in unity, striving together for the faith, and suffering willingly for Christ.

    AGAIN I SAY REJOICE LIVE LIKE YOU BELIEVE PHILIPPIANS 1:27-30 INTRODUCTION - A famous actor was an after dinner speaker at a big fund raising function; and apparently he was well known for his voice because when he stood up to speak, he invited his audience to choose a poem for him to recite. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Security Of The Believer (Pt. 1)

    Contributed by Thomas Clawser on May 7, 2018
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    If we live as God intends and Jesus taught, our security—conditional or unconditional—is in the hands of our Savior.

    One of the things we were taught at Evangelical is that preachers must not avoid difficult subjects or passages: those sincere believers may disagree on. In the next two weeks we consider such a subject. We ask God’s guidance and grace as we seek to understand. The doctrine of unconditional ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

  • Mark Roper avatar

    Faithful Believers Or Self Deceivers?

    Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 27, 2007
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     | 6,388 views

    The Lord expects his people to be hearers and doers, not self-deceived bench warmers.

    Faithful Believers or Self Deceivers? James 1:22-25 Introduction: It is not enough to hear God’s Word, we must live it and obey it. Many people have the mistaken idea that hearing a good sermon or a Bible study is what makes them grow and receive God’s blessing. It is not the hearing but ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Believer's Heart. (Part1) Series

    Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jun 17, 2009
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     | 15,164 views

    In the Bible the heart is not simply the organ that pumps blood through the body.It’s a metaphor for a person’s innermost core or spiritual center.

    Introduction: I believe as a believer of Christ we should always look inside our hearts. The physical heart is the very center of life.This is the only organ when it fails your dead immediately. That’s why we need to take care of this in order to have a healthy heart. Heart: Chief organ of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God