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  • Martin Holland avatar

    The Measure Of Faith

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Sep 7, 2012
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    The Bible tells us that the way to please God is by excercising faith.

    The Measure of Faith Hebrews 11:1-13 Hebrews 10:38 The just shall live by faith Mention: Habakkuk 2:4, Romans 1:17, and Galatians 3:11 Hebrews 11:4 Faith’s Worship Vs.5 Faith’s Walk Vs.7 Faith’s Work Vs.8-19 Faith’s Wait Jesus throughout the gospels commented on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Chapter Of Heroes

    Contributed by Randy Trotter on Jun 4, 2013
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    Memorial Day Weekend Sermon. Heb. 11 was not just a "FAITH" chapter but a "Chapter of Heroes!"

    “CHAPTER OF HEROES!” INTRODUCTION: What is a “HERO?” I’m told that “BRAVERY” is “GRACE UNDER FIRE!” I’m told that “BRAVERY” is a person “WHO HOLDS ON A MOMENT LONGER THAN THE NEXT PERSON.” I’m told that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Response Of Saving Faith-11

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 20, 2013
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    11 of ? The Hebrews writer recounted the very practical responses which faith had wrought in their forebears/ancestors. Saving faith yields practical responses to life. Saving faith meets life’s challenge with...

    A RESPONSE Of SAVING FAITH-XI—Hebrews 11:3-40 Attention: People we recognize as spiritually standing above others. Faith’s response to life’s challenges We indeed bring something of value to the table when we are saved! The Hebrews writer sought to encourage & exhort his readers(hearers) by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Theresa Ratliff avatar

    Big Faith In Little Things

    Contributed by Theresa Ratliff on Mar 26, 2013
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    It's often easier for Christians to have faith in the big, amazing things God does than it is to have faith that he is acting in small ways in our lives every day.

    “To have faith is to be sure of the things we hope for, to be certain of the things we cannot see.” Most Christians are familiar with some version of this verse. It’s been used as a definition for faith even in the secular world. It’s something we say to people to give ...read more

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  • Thomas Bowen avatar

    What Does God Want?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Nov 25, 2007
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    We struggle over knowing what God wants. We ask for signs. Some in scripture have an advangage, sort of, they get to speak to God or atleast hear God’s voice. What about us today?

    What does God want? Hebrews 11:8-19 You know, I have a pretty hard time knowing what I want some times. I can get caught up in all kinds of simple dilemmas; it can be a simple as choosing something for lunch when there are lots of interesting to try. In more important situations perhaps some ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • A. David Hart avatar

    Being Faithul When The Blessing Is Not Yours Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Dec 5, 2007
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    This lesson will teach us the important blessing in being faithful even when we can not see the blessing in it.

    BEING FAITHFUL WHEN THE BLESSING IS NOT YOURS Hebrews 11:8-10, Genesis 12:4-8 My brothers and my sisters as we study this series on faith, I’m reminded of a bit of wisdom that my friend and golf instructor has given me. He said and I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • John Raulerson avatar

    The Family Of Faith Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 18, 2007
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    An individual who truly believes and is a part of the family of faith has specific characteristics which identifies him with his family

    THE FAMILY OF FAITH Hebrews 11:8-16 There are always certain characteristics which identify different families. Sometimes, there are certain physical features that identify families. Maybe it is their skin tone, or their hair, or high cheek bones, whatever. Being away for many years and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Who You'll Find In Heaven

    Contributed by Brian Vickers on Oct 22, 2007
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    A Sermon describing attributes of people we’ll meet when we get to heaven.

    Who You’ll Find in Heaven Hebrews 11:8-16 A minister dies and is waiting in line at the Pearly Gates. Ahead of him is a man who’s dressed in sunglasses, a loud shirt, leather jacket and jeans. Saint Peter turns to the first man and asks, "Who are you, so that I may know whether or not to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Mack Armstrong avatar

    Earnest Endeavors Encourage Exalted Expectations Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Oct 26, 2007
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    The writer to the Hebrews explains faith in a very unique manner by first going back to the first book of the Bible and then moving forward from there. Along the way, he gives good support to the fact that the, "Just shall live by faith."

    HEBREWS 11:1-16 EARNEST ENDEAVORS ENCOURAGE EXALTED EXPECTATIONS I. FAITH EXPLAINED: Hebrews 11:1-6 A. Elucidated. B. Essential. C. Elementary. II. FAITH EXEMPLIFIED: Hebrews 11:7-14 A. Entrusted. B. Enacted. C. Exalted. III. ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ken Pell avatar

    Lewis And Clark: Where The Map Ends The Adventure Begins! Series

    Contributed by Ken Pell on Jul 20, 2009
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    Hebrews 11 provides principles for living and ministering in a fast-changing world!

    LESSONS FROM THE WILD WEST! LEWIS AND CLARK: WHERE THE MAP ENDS THE ADVENTURE BEGINS Hebrews 11:1-10 INTRO We are in a series called “Lessons from the Wild West.” Two weeks ago we looked at: “Buffalo Bill Cody” (10:1-15) and saw that he, just like the disciples of Jesus, was a common ordinary ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Rodney Kelley avatar

    Attempting The Impossible

    Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Aug 3, 2009
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    Do we have the faith that would be pleasing to God?

    Faith is not just a belief, IT IS FOUNDATIONAL! To have faith means that one has accepted what he cannot see or feel, with the conviction of truth! Heb 11 teaches what it means to possess genuine faith, genuine trust in God: Look at chapter 10:39 - Hebrews 11 is the continuation of that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Chris Layton avatar

    A Christian Pilgrimage

    Contributed by Chris Layton on Aug 17, 2009
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    This sermon is to show you how YOU are a pilgrim if you are a Christian. We are just traveling through...

    Read Text… A pilgrim is defined by Webster as “one who journeys in foreign lands.” We, of course, learn that a pilgrim wears a funny hat and shoots turkeys every November… If you watch television news you know that every year around Easter and Christmas there are millions who make their way to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joseph Smith avatar

    En Route To A Better Country

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 24, 2009
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    For Remembrance Sunday, celebrating the lives of those who had passed away during the previous year: We resist change because we fear failure and we fear temporariness. But faith launches us and God equips us to new things.

    Why do some of us embrace change and others of us resist change? Why do some people look for new things to do, search for new things to learn? But others of us resist until our dying breath doing anything but what we’ve always done? Why is that? Why do we approach to life so very differently? ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Hamilton avatar

    What Are You Investing In?

    Contributed by Shawn Hamilton on Jun 2, 2009
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    This sermon is one that is on the difficult subject of giving and investing in God.

    Where is Your Investment? Hebrews 11:1-11:16 (Intro) A preacher named Ray Stedman traveled across the country for a week of meetings. The only problem was, his baggage didn’t make it. He needed a couple of suits so he went down to the local thrift shop. When he told the salesman, "I’d like to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Joshua Hetrick avatar

    Heroes Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Jul 4, 2009
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    Outline of Heb. 11

    Heroes of Faith Hebrews Chapter Eleven Scripture Reading 11:1-7 1. Our author finished chapter ten with the admonition not to “draw back unto perdition”. 2. In this chapter we see our author encouraging his readers to push on to the “saving of the soul”. Divine Spectacle During an interview with ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ