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  • James Marshall avatar

    Promises Of God

    Contributed by James Marshall on May 27, 2002
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    Christians will go through many things, but god still has a promiss that he is still God.

    The promises of God Heb 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen The word faith SOMETIMES MEANS 1. GOING DOWN A slippery bank to a river not seen 2. Claiming an old boat that has no motor to use on god sea 3. Trying the oars that is needed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Rahab: A Godly Woman And Mother

    Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002
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    A mother’s day sermon using the NT references to Rahab as an example

    Rahab: A Godly Woman and Mother Steve Simala Grant, May 11/12, 2002 Intro: Since it is Mother’s day, I thought I’d share a couple cartoons from my favorite impish cartoon character, Calvin (of Calvin and Hobbes): TEN SIGNS OF A FRUSTRATED MOTHER 1. Your children know how to read HTML ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Bernard Dawson avatar

    Remember Our Heroes

    Contributed by Bernard Dawson on Nov 10, 2002
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    A challenge to remember Godly heroes and what made them great and then adopt some of those traits into our own lives.

    REMEMBER OUR HEROES Acts 26:12-23 People are not born as heroes. They emerge from the mass of humanity and do something above the norm. They act because they see a need and have a vision for solving the problem. The vision may come in the form of a long contemplated dream or maybe it’s a split ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    My Father's God: A Godly Man As A Patriarch

    Contributed by Stephen Gibney on Aug 13, 2002
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    Fathers are in Covenant with God

    My Father’s God: A Godly Man as a Patriarch Exodus 15:2; Hebrews 11:23 Some of us did not have godly fathers but we are a new generation with God’s call to holiness! We are to have an authority that is heavenly. We are men who are pressing our way forward to God’s higher call, "forgetting those ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Hero's Of The Faith Part Ii

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002
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    James Dobson wrote tough Love, the author of Hebrews wrote about tough faith

    Hebrews 11:17-40 Tough Faith Introduction A. James Dobson wrote a wonderful book callled “Tough Love.” In this book he describes how some times in life you have to use tough love on your kids. This might mean grounding them, or even spanking the child. Out of love to do the things that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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    Walter Dufrene Funeral

    Contributed by Charles Clary on Sep 19, 2002
    based on 33 ratings
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    This is a brief eulogy of a beautiful Cajun gentleman who was 110% for his Lord.

    We had many assemblies in the main auditorium of Winter Haven (FL) High School. One stands out above the rest. That was the day Mr. Henry Fillmore came to our school. Did he bring some powerful speech which moved us all to tears? No! He simply directed our band in several songs. Our director, Mr. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Top 40 With Gumption

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2002
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    Being in God’s "top 40" requires faith that takes action and makes a commitment.

    Contrary to my children’s belief I was not a child of the 30s, 40s, 50s, or even 60’s. Granted I was born in the 60’s but I was too young to be part of that decade. I was a child of the 70’s and all those things that came with it. Bell bottoms and polyester pants, pet rocks, the Brady Bunch, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Faith Of Our Forebears

    Contributed by Peter Davis on Dec 28, 2001
    based on 34 ratings
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    As people of faith, we are not throwing away or shrinking back. But persevering and believing. For now the people of God will live by faith - trusting, hoping in that which is unseen; relying upon the one who made the promises.

    Faith of Our Forebears Hebrews 11:1-40 Published in Pulpit Digest, Jan/Feb 1996. Ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of the management I would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the Faith of Our Forebears Hall of Fame . We trust that you will enjoy your visit. If there is anything I can ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    More Than A Fish

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 13, 2002
    based on 56 ratings
     | 4,738 views

    This message speaks about the fact that it is more than a fish sign on the back of the car that identifies us as people of faith.

    January 13, 2002 Hebrews 11:23-26 “More than a fish” INTRODUCTION How do you identify a Christian? How do you identify a person of faith? Is a person of faith one who has read all of the “Left Behind” series and who has recently purchased a CD by a Christian recording artist? We’ve come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    You Want What?!

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 13, 2002
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    When God asks for a sacrifice, nothing is too great. He will always provide. (3rd in 3 part series on Abraham)

    December 16, 2001 Heb. 11:17-19; Gen. 22:1-19 “You want what?!” INTRODUCTION There is a difference between giving a gift and making a sacrifice. A pig and a hen were walking down the road when they saw a poster advertising the forthcoming harvest supper. It said that ham and eggs would ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Faith-Filled Future

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 13, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,272 views

    When we look into the future, we can be filled with faith or fear. We can choose to be a blessing or dread tomorrow. Your choice.

    January 6, 2002 Hebrews 11:20-22 “A faith-filled future” INTRODUCTION Of all the topics that I could bring up to welcome you into a new year, probably the worst would be to talk about new year’s resolutions. But that is exactly what we are going to do today. Oh, it won’t be the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It Keeps Going...and Going...and Going

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 29, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,089 views

    The purpose of this sermon was to motivate people to endure and persist whatever the obstacle they might be facing.

    January 27, 2002 Heb. 11:27,28 ¡§It keeps going¡Kand going¡Kand going¡K¡¨ INTRODUCTION Have you ever felt like quitting? Last Sunday, I watched more football than I have seen probably since I was in high school. After we got home from church, I turned on the game between the St. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Talton avatar

    How Big Is Your God?

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Feb 3, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 11,601 views

    God is bigger than all of our problems. He is big enough to be worthy of our faith.

    February 3, 2002 Hebrews 11:29-30 “Is God big enough to trust?” INTRODUCTION “It was six men of Indostan, to learning much inclined, who went to see the elephant (though all of them were blind), that each by observation might satisfy his mind. The first approached the elephant, and, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Hamby avatar

    The Ingredients Of A Life Of Faith Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 10, 2001
    based on 127 ratings
     | 79,558 views

    Three specific ingredients necessary for a life of faith, drawn from the life of Abraham as recorded in Hebrews 11.

    A Study of Hebrews 11 Sermon # 2 “The Ingredients of a Life of Faith” Hebrews 11:8 – 19 Have you ever stopped to think about how you get God’s approval in life? Can you gain God approval by being religious? No. Can you ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Is The Victory Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 17, 2001
    based on 76 ratings
     | 24,128 views

    The text is divided into two great principles, the exciting victories of faith and the enduring virtues of faith.

    A Study of Hebrews 11 Sermon # 3 “Faith is the Victory” Hebrews 11:32-40 We live in a society where winning is everything. Everything in our society is success oriented. Even the church has acquired the success ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist