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  • Howard Strickland avatar

    A Faithful Woman

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on May 8, 2011
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    Have you ever thought of Rahab being a virtuous woman? She was saved because of her faithfulness. Was she perfect? No, but in the middle of a crisis she found her call. However Rahab is called a faithful woman.

    A Faithful Woman- A Faithful Mother Proverbs 31:10-12 10 Who can find a virtuous wife? For her worth is far above rubies. 11 The heart of her husband safely trusts her; so he will have no lack of gain. 12 She does him good and not evil all the days of her life. A cartoon showed a psychologist ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Roadsigns Of Faith

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on May 15, 2011
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    In times of confusion and angst, sometimes people want a sign that God is around. This message reveals God's roadsigns, that point to life with him.

    INTRO Have you ever wanted proof – a sign, something tangible that you could see, touch, taste, feel with your senses that God really exists, something beyond the extraordinary? People everywhere are always looking for a sign that God exists, that God is moving in and through their ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Faith In The Famine Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 18, 2011
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    Sermon number 24 in our series on the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we examine the developing faith of Abraham.

    Faith in the Famine (Genesis part 24) Text: Genesis 12:10 – 20 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) The very first sentence of our text tells us that while Abram was living in the Promised Land, a famine struck and he moved to Egypt to escape it. Last week we read that Abram was 75 years old when ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Faith Midrash Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 28, 2009
     | 4,348 views

    When we understand how Jesus’ teaching on faith is connected to the Old Testament texts from which they originate, we can set aside wrong thinking and embrace fuller, more accurate perspectives.

    Faith Midrash (Deuteronomy 7:17-23 with John 14:11-13 and Matthew 17:20, 21:21) 1. The Volcano in the Philippines was big news this past week. 2. According to the Associated Press, "Philippine troops went house to house Thursday threatening to use force to move hundreds of residents from the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Immediate Faith

    Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 29, 2009
    based on 6 ratings
     | 7,115 views

    Father of a demon-possessed man

    IMMEDIATE FAITH (MARK 9:15-29) There was a devout Christian mother who was always teaching her daughter lessons of faith and trust, especially telling her that she need never be afraid at any time because God was always near. One summer evening she tucked her little girl in bed after her prayers, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Courageous Faith Series

    Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 29, 2009
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     | 4,325 views

    Using the GRINCH as an acronym the "C" is for the courage of Joseph who took on God’s call to protect God’s son, Jesus

    Dr. Norman Vincent Peale in a Christmas message wrote, “During the Christmas rush two men were standing on Fifth Avenue at 57th Street in New York City, waiting for a red light. One of them was irritated by the traffic. ‘This town is totally disorganized,’ he growled. ‘Look at this traffic! ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Challenge Of Faith

    Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Jan 13, 2010
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    AS CHRISTIANS WE MUST UNDERSTAND THE CHALLENGE TO OUR FAITH IN OUR WORLD TODAY. WE MUST MAKE A STAND FOR WHAT WE BELIEVE IN. THE CHALLENGE IS WHETHER OR NOT WE WILL.

    THE CHALLENGE OF FAITH 1 KINGS 18:16-46 INTRODUCTION: THEY SAY IT’S GOOD FROM TIME TO TIME TO START A MESSAGE WITH A JOKE OR A FUNNY STORY. KNOWING MY SENSE OF HUMOR, THAT IS ALWAYS A SCARY UNDERTAKING, BUT I DID COME ACROSS A STORY THAT I FOUND FUNNY AND I HOPE YOU DO AS WELL IT APPEARS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Anatomy Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010
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     | 5,210 views

    This message is from my expository series through Romans.

    “The Anatomy of Faith” Romans 4:13-25 November 30, 2008 What is faith? • Bertrand Russell, in Why I am Not a Christian: “Faith is a firm belief in something for which there is no evidence.” Is it? • H.L. Mencken: “Faith is a conviction which cannot be ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    The Faith Test

    Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Jan 7, 2011
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    Living faith is revealed in the decisions we make – not in the words we say.

    OPEN: How many people here would say that you enjoy taking tests? If you go back to your good 'ole school days -- how many people actually looked forward to the day when the test was taking place? OK, let's see a raise of hands of people who would say you are way on the other side of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    God Is Faithful

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Jan 11, 2011
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     | 7,728 views

    Faith is trusting in God's ability to do what He said He would do. It is the growing gift of God.

    God is Faithful, Romans 4:16-25 Introduction A pastor who visited an old man suffering from painful rheumatism found him with his Bible open in front of him. The minister noticed that the word "proved" was written repeatedly in the margin. He turned over a few pages and found, "God is our refuge ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Object Of Faith

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Jan 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,230 views

    For our faith to be sure we must place it in the only thing that is sure, the word of God.

    The Object of Faith 01/17/10 AM Text: Hebrews 11:6 “Without faith it is impossible to please Him.” Introduction In our lesson today we are going to focus on a topic that is crucial to any who would seek to follow after God: faith. Faith is so elemental that we tend to simply overlook ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Comprehensive Faith Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 23, 2011
     | 4,216 views

    Evangelism is not primarily about keeping people out of hell, but winning them to serve God. That's why we need to keep the focus on God.

    A Comprehensive Faith Acts 13:13-26 1. This week an interesting story hit the presses: A woman who was kidnapped as a newborn 23 years ago says finding her real mother "felt like a dream." Carlina White was just 19 days old when she disappeared from Harlem Hospital in New York. She tells the New ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Faith Problems

    Contributed by Anthony Perry on Feb 15, 2009
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     | 3,352 views

    How do we respond when the situation in our life seems contrary to the promises of God?

    SCRIPTURE: Genesis 22: 1-18 Sermon Title: Faith Problems By: Anthony Perry Jr. Most of us are familiar with the story of Abraham and Isaac, but for those who are not I will do a quick summary. Abraham was called by God to a land that God was going to give him with the promise that his ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Bobby Daniel avatar

    Simple Faith

    Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Feb 18, 2009
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     | 5,396 views

    A brief Wednesday night message that can be expanded, came out of my need for faith while my dad was hospitalized with a stroke.

    Intro: My need for faith over the previous week and a half... * My dad in the hospital in another state after suffering a stroke * Leaving my own wife and kids for almost a week to be with my dad * Leaving the church and worrying about the "what if’s" that happen in church life. We often make it ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Reasoning Faith

    Contributed by Ray Ellis on Mar 2, 2009
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     | 4,745 views

    Christian truth stands up to all criticisms from science, philosophy and religions. Either the Bible is the true inspired Word of God or the Bible is a book of fables and fairy tails.

    A Reasoning Faith II Timothy 1:8-12 This morning our theme is “A Reasoning Faith” – know what you believe and why you believe. Here are some comments made by children on various teachings of the Bible. - Adam and Eve were created from an apple tree. - Noah’s wife was called Joan of Ark. - Lot’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist