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  • Michael Luke avatar

    Faithful In The Face Of Persecution Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 18, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,811 views

    Learning about faithfulness through the examples of Paul and Barnabas

    SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 14:1-7 TITLE: “FAITHFUL IN THE FACE OF PERSECUTION” INTRODUCTION: A. At a retirement home in Florida, a group of residents were discussing their ailments: "My arms are so weak I can hardly lift ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Invisible World Of Faith Series

    Contributed by David Jenkins on Nov 18, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,181 views

    The invisible world of faith

    Hebrews 11:1-3, “1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2For by it the elders obtained a good testimony. 3By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Faithfulness-Week 2 Series

    Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,752 views

    All Saints Day. The faithfulness that we must have as followers of Jesus Christ.

    Tomorrow is All Saints Day; Most of the time when we hear this word we begin to develop an image in our mind like what is found on the cover of the bulletin; an image of an extremely pious man or woman of faith who lived very long ago. This person always seems to have a halo around their head ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Faithfulness In A Strange Land Series

    Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,105 views

    Where do you need to "draw the line" in your life?

    Singing the Songs of The Lord in a Strange Land. October 17, 2004 Daniel 1 Faithfulness in a Strange Land A few years ago, a good friend invited me to join his corporation’s team for a charity 24-hour relay run. As I hung out with him and his colleagues for the day, I realized what a different ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Becoming Full Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Scott Brewer on Aug 26, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,222 views

    Painting a picture of what it looks like to be full of faith (faithful) with the acrostic "CHRISTIAN" based upon the text.

    An Incarnational, Missional People “Becoming Full of Faith” 1 John 5:1-21 This past week I heard a pastor describe an experience that I think many pastors have experienced. The pastor had a 90 year old church member who was a godly man, lying in a hospital bed dying. This old saint had lived a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Is Still Faithful

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Aug 30, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 22,822 views

    For God to be unfaithful it would mean that he would be acting contrary to His nature, which would be impossible: Numbers 23:19 is plain enough: "God is not a man, that He should lie; neither the son of man, that He should repent."

    Deuteronomy 7:9 Text "God, the faithful God" When we read this quotation we must understand that it is taken from 2 passages of scripture that focus on describing to us one of the 8 characteristics of God which is Faithfulness or Loyalty in Exodus 20 we read: (v.6) 1 God spoke all these ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faith With Legs On!

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 3, 2007
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,952 views

    2 New teachers, and 1 Usher were called out from this practical measage! Simple but profound.

    Faith With Legs On! Text: James 2:14-22 14 What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • James May avatar

    The Crowning Touch Of Faith Series

    Contributed by James May on Sep 5, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,696 views

    #3 in the James Series. The Crowning Touch of Faith that every Believer will receive is the Crown of Life and Righteousness that represent all of the glory of God bestowed upon us for eternity.

    The Book of James James 1:9-12 #3 The Crowing Touch of Faith By Pastor Jim May Faith in God causes some vast differences to develop in the way that God’s people react to every situation than how the world would react when facing the same conditions. James has already sent a tremendous shock ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Great Is Thy Faith Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Sep 6, 2007
    based on 65 ratings
     | 13,413 views

    Did you hear Jesus call her a dog? A helpful examination of a difficult passage - 1. The Agonizing Mother 2. The Amazing Master 3. The Appealing Miracle - Link included to formatted text, audio & video, & PowerPoint Presentation.

    Great is Thy Faith Matthew 15:21-28 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GreatFaith.html Of all the verses in the Bible, I think v. 21 is close to the top of my list: Matthew 15:21 Then Jesus went thence, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon. Why? You may ask. Because it’s the first time ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Favored By Faithful Fathers

    Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 28, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,724 views

    This message attempts to stir up an attitude of thanksgiving for fathers who took the task of fatherhood seriously, sacrificing themselves for their families.

    Favored By Faithful Fathers Text: Prov.17: 6 Intro: Rick Warren, pastor of the Saddleback Valley Community Church, in Orange County, California, gives five biblical qualities that he dubs “God’s Model For Manhood.” These qualities are as follows: 1. COMPASSION; Men who put People before ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Requires Action

    Contributed by Paul Zwarich on May 28, 2008
    based on 38 ratings
     | 13,598 views

    Today’s gospel message is not a lesson on how to avoid storms, but rather how to build our lives in order to withstand that storms that will come.

    Lectionary 9 Matthew 7:21-29 A Rabbi and a Soap Maker went for a walk one day at the park and studied the people who had come out to enjoy the warm summer day. After going about a mile along the path the soap maker suddenly turned to the Rabbi and said to him, “Rabbi, what good is religion? Look ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Faith Like Abraham Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 29, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,270 views

    When we examine Abraham’s faith, we discover a model which leads us to a relationship with God.

    A Faith Like Abraham Romans 4:13-25 * The word Faith carries many different meanings. First, it means “belief in, devotion to, or trust in somebody or something and many times without logical proof.” In fact, true faith will defy logic. Faith also denotes a ‘system of religious belief or the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Beth Garrod-Logsdon avatar

    Living Faith Fully

    Contributed by Beth Garrod-Logsdon on Jun 1, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,322 views

    Addressing Matthew 7:21-23 with Paul’s words from Romans 1:16-17. Christ will recognize us as his child when we live faith to its fullest, not just faithfully.

    There was a tightrope walker, who did incredible aerial feats all over Paris. Many people were amazed as he did his amazing tightrope acts at tremendously scary heights. He became so accomplished at his art, that he began adding other tricks to his act: he would cross the tightrope, then he ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Faith Under Pressure

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 1, 2008
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,817 views

    When Jesus’ discples were called they left everything normal. This will strirr faith up among men and women.

    Faith Under Pressure Text: Mark 1:16-18 And as He walked by the Sea of Galilee, He saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea; for they were fishermen. 17 Then Jesus said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” 18 They immediately left ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Free Demo Faith Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 11, 2008
     | 3,546 views

    Exposition of 1 John 3:4-18 regarding authentic faith. It is 2 of 6 sermons that are related to our churches mission statement. The mission point that it is about is the "demonstration of authentic faith."

    Text: 1 John 3:4-18, Title: Free Demo Faith, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/15/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about downloading the free demon of a game on the computer, explain how it works to get you interested, but stops before you get any real satisfaction; So that you will pay up and buy the game. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist