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  • Shawn Drake avatar

    God's Superman Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 18, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,846 views

    This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Super Heroes Of The Faith".

    Series: Super Heroes Of The Faith [#2] GOD’S SUPERMAN Hebrews 11:8-19 Introduction: [Prop: A television remote control.] Look at what I brought with me today. Do you know what this is? [A television remote control.] I’ve always wondered how these things work. You just click on this button ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kamau N'Namdi avatar

    Faithfulness, Key To Unlocking God's Door

    Contributed by Kamau N'namdi on Jul 19, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 7,510 views

    Faithfulness to God will get us access into God’s heavenly blessings

    “ Faithfulness: The Key To Unlocking God’s Door ” Hebrews 11:1-6 “Now what is faith to each one of us, and what does it make us do? One of our church members offered that it is our hope that we are going to Heaven”, (by the way we are living). Another member offer that faith is “living right”. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Stephan Brown avatar

    Looking For A City

    Contributed by Stephan Brown on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 153 ratings
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    Shows how we who are called to follow Christ can and should treat this world as temporary. A lot of illustrations in this sermon.

    “Looking for a City…” Hebrews 11:8-10 Hebrews 11:8 It was by faith that Abraham obeyed when God called him to leave home and go to another land that God would give him as his inheritance. He went without knowing where he was going. God called Abraham to leave his home, to leave everything he knew, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    We Can Be Heroes

    Contributed by Jon Smethurst on Jun 9, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 4,006 views

    we can all learn from Epaphroditus, and become heroes of faith, and not just for one day!

    Heroes of Faith!!! when we think of ‘heroes of the bible’ who springs to mind, Hebrews 11 talks at length of some of the ‘heroes of faith’ in the old testament, mighty servants of God, ...and of course we have the author of our text Paul who was one of the new covenant heroes of faith, but just ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Our Heavenly Home

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 7, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
     | 4,878 views

    This is a message about Heaven, and preparing for it.

    OUR HEAVENLY HOME Hebrews 11:10 I. This text must not be interpreted to mean that Abraham wandered throughout Canaan and the neighboring lands in search of an earthly city. While diligently engaged in his daily occupation he lived in quiet expectation of a heavenly city. It was this sure hope ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    What Do You Do By Faith?

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 13, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,407 views

    Faith, the foundation of obedience to God, has a rich history of dynamic characters. Today’s challenge is to hold on to the object and content of Christian faith.

    Heroes of Faith: Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses, Rahab, Gideon, Barak, Samson, Jephthah, David, Samuel, and the prophets. Hebrews 11 is a sort of survey of Old Testament faith leaders. The names that receive the most attention are Abraham and Moses. The central ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dr. Jerry Morrissey avatar

    Faith Is The Gift Of Gifts.

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Aug 3, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,258 views

    Year C. The tenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 12th, 2001 Hebrew 11: 1-3, 8-16 Title: “Faith is the gift of gifts.”

    Year C. The tenth Sunday after Pentecost, August 12th, 2001 Hebrew 11: 1-3, 8-16 Title: “Faith is the gift of gifts.” The author has maintained and demonstrated the superiority of Jesus’ priesthood over that of the old covenant and of his sacrifice over that of the old animal sacrifices. Beginning ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Christian Cheong avatar

    Building A Life Of Faith (Ii) Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 9, 2001
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,989 views

    Learn from Abraham - believe God even when we don’t see it. Wait on the Lord.

    Our passage today describe another experience that Abraham went through in his life of faith with God. We can read of this event in Genesis 16. By now, Abraham was close to 100 years old. His wife Sarah 90 years old. They were still childless. It was not because they did not try. They tried ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Building A Life Of Faith (I) Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 9, 2001
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,827 views

    Learn from Abraham - faith is obeying God even when we do not fully understand everything.

    It is important for us to have faith in God. Not only are we saved by putting our faith in Jesus Christ, we can remain strong in life because of faith in God. Faith is the first thing that Peter said we need in 2 Peter 1 (theme). To grow strong and bear fruit for Christ, we must first of all, ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Stuck Between A Rock And A Hard Place Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 11, 2001
    based on 304 ratings
     | 92,588 views

    Have you ever found yourself in a predicament? We have a lot of word pictures in the English language to describe being in a predicament.... Moses and the people of Israel found themselves in such a predicament. The Israelites found themselves trapped b

    A Study of the Life of Moses Sermon # 9 Stuck Between a Rock and a Hard Place. Exodus 14:1-15, 21-31 by Dr. John R. Hamby Have you ever found yourself in a predicament? We have a lot of word pictures in the English language ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • ROBERT SIMMONS avatar

    Temptation Of Terah: Refuse Complacency

    Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002
    based on 114 ratings
     | 10,663 views

    Contrast Terah the father of Abraham and his incomplete journey with the inspiring faith and obedience of Abraham.

    THE TEMPTATION OF TERAH Genesis 11:31-12:4 Hebrews 11:8-19 Resolutions are made and broken. Diets are begun and ended. Home improvement projects lie around our houses half completed. Beginning with enthusiasm is not enough. Planning a journey, loading the van, the buzz of excitement is not ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Timothy Shirley avatar

    Keeping The Faith #1 Series

    Contributed by Timothy Shirley on Apr 17, 2002
    based on 38 ratings
     | 8,303 views

    This is a study of faith from the book of Hebrews chapter 11.

    Keeping the Faith#1 Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Introduction. There is a close relationship between faith and hope. Faith is something you believe in. Hope is something you expect. And so our faith, or belief, is the substance, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James May avatar

    A Pilgrim's Heart

    Contributed by James May on Dec 1, 2002
    based on 19 ratings
     | 11,258 views

    We must have the same characteristics as a pilgrim that Abraham had if we are going to finally find that city that God has built for us.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Daniel Williamson avatar

    Faith Filled Servant Series

    Contributed by Daniel Williamson on Jan 6, 2003
    based on 17 ratings
     | 4,108 views

    This is part 1 from a message on understanding and identifying our faith in Jessu.

    Sunday, August 25, 2002 Grace Christian Center Message: “Faith in Grace” Luke 8: 22 – 25 (Matthews gospel says “without warning a furious storm”) Hebrews 11 Faith’s location, operation and destination Jesus woke up by his disciples rather than the storm, isn’t it nice to know that our Master ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Jason Pettibone avatar

    Faith: Life's Foundation Series

    Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 29, 2002
    based on 15 ratings
     | 8,407 views

    Are your beliefs real Faith?

    Faith- The Foundation for Life A young woman was speaking with one of my sons last week about prayer. “Who are you talking to?” she asked in all sincerity. She did not grasp the personal Presence of God. They talked on of his daily reading of the Scripture, an exercise that caused her ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God