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  • C. Philip Green avatar

    Nick At Night Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 28, 2023
     | 1,984 views

    If you want to see the Kingdom of God, you must be born again, the Son of Man must be lifted up, and you must believe.

    When Abraham Lincoln ran for Congress in 1846, he faced a tough opponent: Peter Cartwright. Cartwright was a raw-boned, circuit-riding, Methodist preacher, known throughout the state of Illinois. During his 65 years of circuit-riding ministry, he baptized nearly 10,000 converts. During the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Dr. Jerry Hulse avatar

    "Building Your Life On A Solid Foundation.”

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Aug 10, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,967 views

    God acknowledges those who have accepted Christ as their Lord and Savior, and just as a physical structure requires a solid foundation to withstand storms, our lives and faith need a strong spiritual foundation to endure life’s uncertainties and to grow in our faith.

    SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Isaiah 28:16) "Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste." (2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Rick Crandall avatar

    Make The Most Of God's Compassion! Series

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 29, 2022
     | 3,177 views

    How can we make the most of God's compassion? 1. Believe in Jesus Christ (Matt 14:13-14; John 6:25-41). 2. Be a channel of the Lord's compassion (Matt 14:15-16). 3. Put everything under the Lord's control (Matt 14:17-18). 4. Follow the Lord's commands (Matt 14:19-21).

    Make the Most of God's Compassion! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 14:13-21; John 6:25-41 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared June 29, 2022) BACKGROUND: *Today in Matthew 14, we will focus on some of the Lord's amazing miracles. But first, think about how many miracles Jesus worked. In John ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Believe Jesus, Not Just Believe In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 7, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 731 views

    Many people claim to believe in Jesus. They believe in His existence, His teachings, and His sacrifice. There is a significant difference between acknowledging who He is and trusting in what He says.

    Go! And Believe Jesus, Not Just Believe in Jesus Introduction: Many people claim to believe in Jesus. They believe in His existence, His teachings, and His sacrifice. But the real question is: Do we not only believe in Jesus but also believe Jesus? There is a significant difference between ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • C. Philip Green avatar

    What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 11, 2024
     | 2,833 views

    When life gets complicated, just follow God, believe God, and walk with God in the direction He leads.

    Doug Lansky was a travel writer and photographer for many years during which he has collected photos of odd signs from around the world. Here are some samples: Here is a blue sign with white letters. It reads: “Pakistan-Narcotics Control Board Investigating Unit.” Notice what’s in front of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Dean Courtier avatar

    Go! And Believe In Jesus - A Call To Move From Familiarity To Faith Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 21, 2025
    based on 1 rating
     | 668 views

    It is possible to live your whole life around Jesus, to be familiar with His teachings, to even admire Him, yet never truly believe in Him.

    GO! And Believe in Jesus - A Call to Move from Familiarity to Faith Introduction It is possible to live your whole life around Jesus, to be familiar with His teachings, to even admire Him, yet never truly believe in Him. Kevin DeYoung rightly observed: "You can live your whole life around ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    I Was Dead But Now I'm Alive Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jul 16, 2025
     | 514 views

    Can you imagine Mary and Martha pacing the floor, waiting for Jesus? They were at the deathbed of their beloved brother. Can’t you see Lazarus struggling to breathe? The whole time, they’re looking out the window expecting to see Jesus arrive.

    What if I told you that surveys suggest that nearly three-quarters of doctors in the United States believe in miracles? And what if I told you that over half of the physicians surveyed noted that they had witnessed what they considered to be miracles?1 Find John 11 with me, if you will. Ed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Dennis Jones avatar

    The Greater Gift

    Contributed by Dennis Jones on Feb 12, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,436 views

    In Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians Paul he is continuing a thought from the previous chapter in reference to the people of Corinth and their beliefs about spiritual gifts. It seems they had become obsessed with them. Let’s share together what God’

    THE GREATER GIFT 1 CORINTHIANS 13:1-13 In Paul’s first letter to the Corinthians Paul he is continuing a thought from the previous chapter in reference to the people of Corinth and their beliefs about spiritual gifts. It seems they had become obsessed with them. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Forgiveness Of Sins Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 3, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,980 views

    This sermon explores one part of how God removes the barrier of sin, brings us into fellowship with himself, and grants us eternal life. This teaching is summed up in the Apostles’ Creed in which we affirm our belief in "the forgiveness of sins."

    Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means to believe in the forgiveness of sins. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Rev. Bruce A. Shields avatar

    Part 3 - The Believing Pillar Series

    Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Oct 25, 2006
     | 3,288 views

    Part 3 of the House of Faith sermon series focuses on our belief and the Word of God within our heart. After we make Christ the cornerstone, and the teachings of the apostles and prophets the foundation, our thinking changes. As we read the Word of God

    The House of Faith Part 3 – The Believing Pillar Rev. Bruce A. Shields House of Faith Ministries www.PS127.org WELCOME † SCRIPTURE READING Mark 11:23, 24 “I tell you the truth, if anyone says to this mountain, ’Go, throw yourself into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart but believes ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

  • J Jeffrey Smead avatar

    Grace Is The Difference

    Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Jun 16, 2010
    based on 83 ratings
     | 30,319 views

    During a British conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated what, if any, belief was unique to the Christian faith. The debate went on for some time until C. S. Lewis wandered into the room. "What is the rumpus all about

    During a British conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated what, if any, belief was unique to the Christian faith. They began eliminating various possibilities. Incarnation? Other religions had different versions of gods appearing in human form. ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Jeff van Wyk avatar

    Money And Integrity

    Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Mar 2, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,173 views

    People with no morals in life lack integrity. People only respect those who have a sound belief. Dishonesty is characteristic of those who are not concerned about consequences. A spiritual leader’s integrity will always come under scrutiny such as dedi

    Money And Integrity How we go about earning our money is more important than how much we earn. Earn it in such a way that you can sleep at night. Proverbs 13:11 - Wealth gained by dishonesty will be diminished, But he who gathers by labor will increase. Deuteronomy 25:13-16 - You shall not ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Ralph Andrus avatar

    Faith Believes

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 9, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,352 views

    Abraham’s Faith Was Who He Believed A. He Had A Simple Trust In An Unseen God B. He Believed What God Promised C. He Acted On His Belief D. He Grew In His Faith

    America’s “One Nation Under God” Drift - Jesus told Peter you will deny me 3 times before the cock crows, 2012 years later the Democrats did it again - On Wed. 9/5/12 amid boos, Democrats vote to restore God, & Jerusalem to party platform - Chairman rams through platform change to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Willis avatar

    One Faith: Putting All Our Eggs In One Basket

    Contributed by Chris Willis on Oct 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,917 views

    Faith means both belief and trust. We believe something to be true, and because we belive it to be true we are willing to invest ourselves into it. This sermon reminds us of what our faith is as Christians, that the Christian faith in our pluralistic worl

    One Faith . . . Putting All Our Eggs In One Basket Ephesians 4:5 Language is amazing . . . how we use words to describe ideas or thoughts. Do you know what an idiom is? It’s a phrase or expression, a group of words that has a meaning different from the literal meaning of its parts taken together? ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Two Masters Of Man Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 18, 2011
    based on 64 ratings
     | 26,535 views

    After stating the doctrine and that we are by faith to appropriate it, he now states the practical daily experience to see whether we have made it our own or not. Doctrine truly combined with belief always has corresponding verifiable actions

    ROMANS 6:12-14 THE TWO MASTERS OF MAN In the previous passage Paul has been teaching doctrine and the new man's ability to appropriate and live out that doctrine by faith in its truthfulness. After stating the doctrine and that we are by faith to appropriate it, he now states the practical daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist