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  • Glenn Hickey avatar

    Found Faithful

    Contributed by Glenn Hickey on Jan 25, 2008
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    The world values success while God values faithfulness.

    I have often wished that the world had some kind of popularity contest on the value we place on certain words in our English language. I would especially like to see a popularity contest on two words: “success” and “faithfulness”. I am quite sure that “success” would win out overwhelmingly. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Baker avatar

    The Obedience Of Faith

    Contributed by Mark Baker on Jan 29, 2008
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    I would like to ask a question. What good is faith if not acted upon?

    Romans 16:25. Now to Him who is able to establish you according to my gospel and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery which was kept secret since the world began 26. but now has been made manifest, and by the prophetic Scriptures has been made known to all ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Characteristics Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 2, 2008
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    In this sermon we observe seven characteristics of true, saving faith that are found in the life of every believer.

    Scripture The apostle Paul has been using the patriarch Abraham as an example of faith in Romans 4:1-25. Today, as we examine the final section of this chapter we shall observe the characteristics of true, saving faith. Let’s read Romans 4:18-25: "18 In hope he believed against hope, that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Aarron Ellerman avatar

    The Faithful Father Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Feb 7, 2008
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    The love of God for His childen is so tenderly displayed through the parable of the prodigal son.

    Series: Stories from the Kingdom Text: Luke 15:11-24 Title: “The Faithful Father” I. Separation (12-13a) Vs. 12 • The one son comes to his father and says give me my inheritance. o First of all this would have been the greatest insult he could give to his father. o Essentially he was saying “I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ken Pell avatar

    The Underside Of Faith

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 8, 2010
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    To emphasize and illustrate the very real potential of persecution as well as God’s promises for those who are suffering in His name.

    THE UNDERSIDE OF FAITH Rev. 6:9-11 Sermon Objective: To emphasize and illustrate the very real potential of persecution as well as God’s promises for those who are suffering in His name. INTRO: We don’t talk about it much. It is the side of faith that we tend to avoid in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Dean Meadows avatar

    Faith In The Storm

    Contributed by Dean Meadows on Aug 9, 2010
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    This sermon teaches us that we are to have faith even in the storms in our life.

    Faith even in the Storm 8/8/2010 Matthew 14:22-33 Some people are afraid when a storm comes. I personally am not one of them. My cats though will hide under the bed when a bad storm arises. I heard about a little boy who when he heard the storm outside so he called to his mother and asked if he ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    A People Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Aug 16, 2010
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    To meet the challenges of this American culture, the church must be people of faith (the right KIND of faith)...

    Meeting The Challenge “A People of Faith” 2 Timothy 4:7 / Hebrews 11 * Do you remember that old challenge, “I dare you?” Or how about the next level, “I double-dog dare you?” Those words were a ‘line in the sand’ type of statement. Most of the time, we would rise to the challenge or go down ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jon MacKinney avatar

    Defining Faith

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 17, 2010
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    We have defined faith in many different ways, but it is really quite clear. Here is an example of faith that comes from God, and faith that comes from ourself.

    Passage: Matthew 17:14-23 Intro: Something has been going on for years on the Arizona-Nevada border. PP early bridge picture. 1. bridge to replace having to drive on 2 lane road over Hoover Dam at like 15 mph. 2. they are connecting two sides of the Colorado River by a bridge. 3. use ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Encouragement For The Faithful

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Aug 27, 2010
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    If we are accomplish things for the Lord, fear cannot be allowed to influence our lives. Fear will keep us from what God has for us.

    Fanning the flame of encouragement 2 Timothy 1:3-14 Introduction- We have for several weeks looked at Spiritual disciplines. Forgiveness one week, the benefit of not carrying burdens and guilt around. Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • David Scudder avatar

    What Is Faith?

    Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 2, 2010
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    Faith in God is not a leap into the dark. Faith in God produces a light that we never saw before.The same God who spoke the stars into existence spoke promises in the Bible.

    Purpose: To show that faith is real. Aim: I want the listener to see the reality that real faith produces. INTRODUCTION: Faith seems to be a mysterious and illusive thing. Many of us tend to think that faith is a feeling that everything is going to be alright, sometimes we call it hope. When ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Mark Opperman avatar

    Visible Faith

    Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 2, 2010
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     | 7,692 views

    We need to make sure our faith is visible and real so others might see who God really is in us!

    Visible Faith -Our lives are on display. This is true of all who calls themselves Christ followers or Christians. Since our lives are on display, we need to be sure that people can see Jesus, not just us. People won’t stay interested very long if they just see me. But if they can see Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Daniel Austin avatar

    Begin With Faith Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Sep 7, 2010
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     | 3,748 views

    Hebrews 10:36 teaches that obedience is a key to obtaining God’s promise: “You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what He has promised.”

    Begin With Faith Be Certain of God’s Promises, Part 2 071909 PM Text--2 Peter 1:1-11 Introduction This lesson continues a series focused on the promises of God and our part in receiving what has been promised. Definition: A promise is a transaction between two or more persons whereby the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Jerry N. Watts avatar

    The Proof Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 12, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 12,108 views

    Authentic Faith is always accompanied by works.

    The Proof of Faith James 2:14-26 * To establish a historical event is to depend on two principles; a) evidence. Evidence is all we have left of past events because we cannot recreate them and, b) determine what is probable, not what is possible. All kinds of things are ‘possible’, but generally, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Vella avatar

    Familiarity And Faith

    Contributed by John Vella on Feb 5, 2007
    based on 17 ratings
     | 7,199 views

    In today’s Gospel Jesus comes face to face with roadblocks. He has come to his hometown wanting to bring his extraordinary message of God’s love and forgiveness to his own former neighbours. But what happens? Roadblocks!

    Seeds for Sowing - Vol. IV - Issue 5, No. 33 Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Year (B) July 9, 2000 Readings: * Ezekiel 2:2-5 * 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 * Mark 6:1-6 Familiarity and Faith Roadblocks Have you ever come across a roadblock while driving your car? All of a sudden, the road is no ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

  • Ron Murphy avatar

    Growing In Faith Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Feb 13, 2007
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    One of the important steps in growing in our faith is to "Do What He Says."

    Introduction I. John chapter 20, verses 30 and 31 state - 30 Many other signs therefore Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these have been written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist