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Dependent Faith Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Oct 30, 2003

This message teaches us that we are utterly, totally, 100% dependent upon God!

Lessons on Faith from the Model Prayer Dependent Faith “Give us today our daily bread.”—Matthew 6:11 October 26, 2003 Intro: A. [Not by Bread Alone, Citation: H.J. Duffy, Livingston, Texas. Christian Reader, "Kids of the Kingdom."] My four-year-old was standing on a kitchen chair pulled close to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faithful Thomas

Contributed by James May on Nov 2, 2003

Jesus saw something in Thomas more than the doubts, fears and frustrations that Thomas had. Jesus called him because he saw a man who would have faith to the end.

FAITHFUL THOMAS One of the most misunderstood characters of the New Testament was an Apostle named Thomas Didymus, otherwise known as “doubting Thomas”. We have all heard of “Doubting Thomas”, the disciple who refused to believe in the resurrected Lord until he saw Jesus and felt of the wounds in ...read more

Scripture: John 11:16, Acts 1:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Faith Of Two Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 3, 2003

This is a vision casting message based on the report that Joshua and Caleb brought back from the Promised Land

A very familiar video clip. (Used clip from first Star Wars movie, a New Hope, at the beginning of the movie from just before Darth Vader comes aboard Ship until R2D2 and C3PO escape in pod) Most of you are the right age to have seen the original Star Wars in the theatre; I saw it five times when ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

Obedient Faith Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 6, 2003

This sermon questions the traditional interpretation of the phrase "lead us not into temptation..." and challenges us to endure trials in order to prove and improve our faith.

Lessons on Faith from the Lord’s Model Prayer Obedient Faith Matthew 6:13 November 9, 2003 Intro: A. [Three Thieves Who Couldn’t Quit, Citation: http://www.newsoftheweird.com/archive/, Kevin A. Miller, Wheaton, Illinois] Eduardo Rivera, 43, was in court awaiting a hearing on a charge of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13, Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Widow's Faith

Contributed by Dennis Fakes on Nov 10, 2003

How trusting in God through tithing brings many correctives and blessings to our lives.

THE WIDOW’S FAITH 41He sat down opposite the treasury, and watched the crowd putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. 42A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny. 43Then he called his disciples and said to them, “Truly I tell you, this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44, Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith Is. . . Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 14, 2003

Part 3 of a 3-part series focusing on faith, hope, and love. This message focuses on what faith is as found in Hebrews 11.

Scripture Ref: Hebrews 11:1-40 Romans 5:1-2 1. Introduction a. Part 3 of a 3-part series on faith, hope and love. Last week we discussed hope. We learned that we have a living inheritance of hope. Our hope is not just a pipe dream or a wish, but rather, it is a promise of life eternal with a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40, Romans 5:1-2

The Basics Of Faith

Contributed by Jeffrey Cox on Sep 15, 2003

How do I believe (have faith) for something? Here is a step-by-step approach.

I. How do I believe (or have faith ) for something? -First: Living a clean and sinless life.(For God does not hear sinners - John 9:31) -Second: Pray for ___________. (healing, to have a need met, etc.) -Third: Confess what you believe will happen as a result of your prayer *Mark 11:23 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:24, 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Measuring Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Sep 20, 2003

The three differnent ways of Measuring one’s faithfulness.

Measuring Faithfulness 1 Corinthians 4:1–6 INTRODUCTION Paul’s 1st letter to the church at Corinth was written to correct many problems that had surfaced in the church. The most pressing problem and the one that Paul addresses first is the sin of division. Paul attacks this problem head on in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faithful Fathers

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 25, 2002

Abraham

Abraham, a picture of a Father, Genesis 22 Eric A. Snyder, Farwell Church of Christ, June 16, 2002 Three boys were bragging about their fathers. The first one said, "My father runs so fast he can fire an arrow, start running, and get there before the arrow!" The second one said, "That’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faithful Discipleship Series

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 26, 2003

Discipleship starts with a heart completely devoted to Jesus

Discipleship. What does it take to be a disciple of Jesus? A clean heart. A surrendered spirit. Fellowship with other believers? What does it take to be a disciple of Jesus? We really dumb down this calling to be a disciple. We could start a discipleship program and teach others to be a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living By Faith

Contributed by Paul George on Sep 29, 2003

There are those who claim we must be sanctified, that is holy, before we can be justified. They claim universal holiness or obedience must precede justification.

There are those who claim we must be sanctified, that is holy, before we can be justified. They claim universal holiness or obedience must precede justification. Unless they mean that justification at the last day, the claim is not only impossible it is contradictory. It is not a believer in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:5

Denomination: Holiness

Contend For The Faith

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Oct 14, 2003

People who follow Christ must embrace truth

Jude 1:17-23 ¡§Contend for the faith¡¨ ¡§People who follow Christ must embrace truth.¡¨ Sunday Morning Sermon ¡V After receiving a nasty letter a preacher sent it back to the church member with this note attached: "The enclosed letter came to me a few days ago. I am sending it to you because I ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Now Faith

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Oct 14, 2003

Useing Now Faith to defeat the enemy.

Now Faith is, by Rev A.R. Smith Hebrews 11:1, Now faith is, the substance of things hoped for, the evedence of things not seen. Introduction; We see many people expecting things to happen tomorrow. I hear it every day when I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Touch Of Faith

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 16, 2003

The touch that makes Jesus notice

February 20, 1999 INTRODUCTION: If church attendance is the main criterion to determine one’s spiritual development and growth, then many of us here, especially those who grew up in the church environment, would undoubtedly received higher scores, if not perfect. But the fact of the matter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:43-48

Denomination: Adventist

Now Faith

Contributed by Eric Jackson, Sr. on Oct 17, 2003

Encourage those who may be experiencing troubled times.

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Faith...the substance of things hoped for. Faith...the things that expect to receive from God. Faith...the essence of all outward manifestations of what has yet to be revealed. "Now faith"...the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, 2 Corinthians 5:7, 1 Corinthians 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational