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    Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 27, 2023
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    This sermon explores the importance of faith as our anchor in life, guiding us through trials and uncertainties, based on the teachings in Romans 4:13-25.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this blessed gathering where we come together in unity and love to share and grow in the knowledge of our Lord. We gather not as strangers, but as family, bound together by the beautiful tapestry of faith in our Lord Jesus Christ. Isn't it wonderful that we can come ...read more

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    Faith Is PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 28, 2023
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    This sermon explores the profound gift of faith, emphasizing its role as the foundation of hope, the evidence of unseen realities, and its significance in pleasing God.

    Beloved brothers and sisters, as we gather together today, let us turn our hearts and minds to the profound and mysterious gift that has been bestowed upon us - the gift of faith. It is a gift that is as essential to our spiritual life as the air we breathe is to our physical life. It is the ...read more

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    Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 4, 2024
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    This sermon encourages believers to navigate life's trials with faith, understand their divine purpose, and grow spiritually through reliance on God's love and wisdom.

    Welcome, dear friends, to this gathering of hearts and souls, united under the banner of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We gather not as mere spectators, but as active participants in the grand tapestry of God's divine plan. We gather not as individuals lost in the wilderness, but as a beloved ...read more

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    Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 23, 2024
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    Explores the nature of faith as an active trust in God, the example of Jesus' unwavering faith, and the visible fruits of our faith.

    Good morning, dear family in Christ. It is indeed a blessing to be gathered here today, united by our shared faith, and warmed by the love of our Savior, Jesus Christ. In this sacred space, we are reminded of the deep well of wisdom that is the Word of God, and the transformative power it holds. ...read more

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    Keeping The Faith

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 1, 2011
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    how to keep the faith in a world that is losing it..

    Intro: they once asked a prisoner of war how they had survived in the worst places imaginable. One said, every day I woke up with the thought, today will be the day that we get rescued. Many said, it was hope that kept them alive. Many said, it was a faith in God that made the difference. In these ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Faith Of Gideon Series

    Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on May 25, 2009
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    Gideon was just an ordinary man like you and I but God saw something in him

    The Faith of Gideon by Gerald Van Horn Hebrews 11:32 Gideon was in his day an ordinary man. He was a hard worker. He was dedicated. He was the 5th judge of Israel. God often uses ordinary people. People just like you and me. We find Israel in a desperate situation. The Midianites and the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Defend The Faith

    Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Oct 12, 2020
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    Every genuine believe is a steward of the christian faith. When men of dubious character rise to teach false doctrines, you must speak the truth and defend the faith.

    TEXT: Jude 1:3 - 4 (NLT) "Dear friends, I had been eagerly planning to write to you about the salvation we all share. But now I find that I must write about something else, urging you to defend the faith that God has entrusted once for all time to his holy people. I say this because some ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fearless Faith Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 21, 2020
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    Believe God and face adversity with courage, face the adversary with confidence, and face achievement without conceit.

    In our day, when a lot of people are worried about staying safe, Mark Moring from Elburn, Illinois, has some suggestions: 1st, Avoid riding in automobiles because they are responsible for 20 percent of all fatal accidents. 2nd, Do not stay home because 17 percent of all accidents occur in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Defending The Faith Series

    Contributed by Austin W. Duncan on May 20, 2025
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    In the opening verses of Jude, we’re reminded that following Christ means embracing a new identity—one marked by complete submission and ownership by Jesus. This message calls the Church to stay alert and defend the faith from subtle internal threats that distort grace and divide the body.

    It’s the end of June of 2023. Crazy, isn’t it? Well I guess not really - that’s how time works. But, May 1st of this year marked half a decade that I’ve been here at New Hope, and in fact, this month, although it’s almost over, marks exactly 2 full years since I’ve started preaching here. Kind of a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    In Faith, Unity Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 30, 2007
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    Several 100 yrs ago, Augustine said "In faith unity. In doubtful things, liberty. In all things love". How can we apply that concept to our mission as a church?

    OPEN: There’s a Methodist minister named J. Gordon Melton who has an interesting hobby. He collects lists of church denominations in the United States... and his research has revealed there are 1517 different recognized denominations in USA. He includes all kinds of groups, including cults such as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Shield Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 29, 2019
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    This is the 4th sermon in "The Armor Of God" series.

    Series: The Armor Of God [#4] THE SHIELD OF FAITH Ephesians 6:16 Introduction: Over the last several weeks, the subject of Spiritual Warfare has been a focus. We know that we are not supposed to take the fight to the Devil. We know that we are to put on the full armor of God and stand firm. My ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Warriors Of Faith

    Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on May 26, 2024
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    We are fighting a real battle, confronting a real enemy, but our victory is assured through our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

    The Warriors of Faith Study Text: 1 Timothy 6:12 Introduction: - The Christian life is that of a spiritual battle that goes on without ending. Ephesians 6: 10 - 12. - God’s part, we cannot do, our part, He will not do, therefore, if we are faithful, God will look after us and ensure our ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Sound Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Rodney Burton on Feb 5, 2009
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    Gideon and his 300 men won a great battle against the Midianite army, but it came because of the sound of faith. Regardless of the battle(s) we may be facing, when we exercise faith, God will respond.

    Sounds in the Camp Series: The Sound of Faith Judges 7 “Jerub – Baal” = Let Baal contend – given to him by his father when he destroyed the altar of Baal. “Gideon” = Hewer or one who cuts down n Gideon had shown himself to be zealous for the things of Jehovah. Gideon had shown himself to be a ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Live Like There’s No Tomorrow.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 21, 2021
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    No one in all of Israel wanted to contend with Goliath. His reputation went before him. He’d never lost one battle, because losing meant death. He’d won every time!

    Live Like There’s No Tomorrow. 1 Samuel 17:45-47NKJV On May 25, 1979, Denis Waitly was desperately trying to catch a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles for a speaking engagement. There are easier airports to run through than O'Hara! When he arrived at his gate, they had just closed the jetway. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Necessity Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Kevin Burden on Mar 5, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
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    Joy is the result of Faithfully Following Jesus Christ. Psalm 5:11 “Let all those that put their trust in thee rejoice: let them ever shout for joy, because thou defendest them: let them also that love thy name be joyful in thee.”

    By Pastor Kevin Burden ~ Carter Creek Baptist ~ For Sunday AM, February 24, 2008 Philippians 1:27-30 “Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist