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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    The Characteristics Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 2, 2008
    based on 25 ratings
     | 15,113 views

    In this sermon we observe seven characteristics of true, saving faith that are found in the life of every believer.

    Scripture The apostle Paul has been using the patriarch Abraham as an example of faith in Romans 4:1-25. Today, as we examine the final section of this chapter we shall observe the characteristics of true, saving faith. Let’s read Romans 4:18-25: "18 In hope he believed against hope, that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Place Of Prayer And The Open Heart

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 3, 2008
    based on 84 ratings
     | 29,686 views

    Some "musts" for the Christian when it comes to the matter of prayer. 1- We must find God’s place 2- We must listen to God’s Word 3- We must respond to God’s will

    INTRO. - ILL.- Shortly after the US Supreme Court outlawed prayer in public schools, a pupil in class heard her teacher sneeze and said, "God bless you." The teacher said, "Cut that out or we’ll both be in trouble." ILL.- One person said, "Now that there’s no more praying in schools, kids will ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Super Sunday

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 3, 2008
    based on 65 ratings
     | 16,057 views

    Why every Sunday should be Super Sunday to us. It’s because we have: 1- A Super God 2- A Super Savior 3- A Super church

    INTRO.- Preoccupation. What is it? Is it good or bad? To be preoccupied with something is to enthralled with or engrossed in or perhaps just plain crazy about something. Have you ever been crazy about anything? And Americans are preoccupied. But with what? Do you think Americans are ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Test Of Faith

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on May 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,904 views

    Just as God tested Abraham by calling him to offer up Isaac as a sacrifice, God also calls us to give up, to sacrifice, to trust even when tested.

    “A Test of Faith” Genesis 22: 1 –19; Hebrews 11: 8 – 12, 17 – 20 Introduction: Testing 1, 2, 3 Tell the story of the student who took an hour extra to complete an exam and the professor who waited for him only to tell him that he was going to fail because he took the extra time. Does anyone here ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Is The Sabbath Really A Big Deal Today?

    Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 30, 2006
    based on 64 ratings
     | 15,366 views

    More on the Sabbath, this one from Mark

    Is the Sabbath Really a Big Deal Today? Mark 2:23-28 April 2, 2006 Introduction Today, we’re going to look at one of those issues that quite frankly, can serve as a dividing line between believers. For some, when you think of the Sabbath, you think straight-jacket – a bunch of rules meant to ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    "Heaven Is Even Better Than You Imagine” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on May 31, 2006
    based on 27 ratings
     | 17,606 views

    # 3 in series on Eternity. Deals with the glory of heaven.

    “Eternity: What Awaits After Death” Sermon # 3 “Heaven is Even Better Than You Imagine” Luke 16:19-26 Today we return to our series “Eternity: What Awaits After You Die” and today we return again to Luke 16:19-31 to look at two ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "Hell It's Real And It's Not Funny” Series

    Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 6, 2006
    based on 57 ratings
     | 20,657 views

    # 4 in a series on Eternity - What awaits after death. Hell is a real place of Misery, Memory and Mourning.

    “Eternity: What Awaits After Death” Sermon # 4 “Hell It’s Real and It’s Not Funny” Luke 16:19-31 We return again today to Luke 16:19-31 to look at two men in death. Death is never a very pleasant subject and perhaps it is our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayers To Kill Affliction

    Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 7, 2006
    based on 479 ratings
     | 223,652 views

    The more the power of God in your life, the more the enemies that will battle you. The greater the anointing, the greater the warfare. The brighter your destiny, the harsher your attackers.

    The Bible clearly reveals theaimsandobjectives of Jesus’ earthly ministry. In 1John 3:8, it says, “... For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil.” One of the enemy’s works is affliction. This eye-opening message is loaded with power to turn ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Our Heavenly Father Knows Best

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,027 views

    Pentecost (C) - Our heavenly Father knows best since life is not always as man plans but life is always as God wills.

    OUR HEAVENLY FATHER KNOWS BEST June 4, 2006 - PENTECOST - Genesis 11:1-9 * * * * * * * * * * Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: Not too long ago there was a radio program in which the host would come out and say, "What do ya’ know?" The crowd always ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Community Among Believers Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jun 12, 2006
    based on 74 ratings
     | 18,183 views

    From a series on our church’s Core Values

    Trinity Baptist Church May 14, 2006 True Values Community among believers Hebrews 10:24, 25 Some of you have heard an illustration which pictures two ways Christians can relate to each other. One ways is we can be like a bag of marbles. You ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Accountability Throughout The Body Series

    Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jun 12, 2006
    based on 26 ratings
     | 17,200 views

    From a series on our church’s Core Values

    Trinity Baptist Church May 21, 2006 True Values Accountability throughout the Body Leroy Eims used to tell the story of a man named Robert Robinson. Robinson lived in the 1700’s. He was riding one day in a stage coach -- and he sat slumped in a corner, trying to sleep. In ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Go And Let God

    Contributed by Christopher Martin on Jun 21, 2006
    based on 16 ratings
     | 14,894 views

    Sermon preached July 13, 2003 for the 5th Sunday after Pentecost.

    There’s a story that illustrates what we learn through this morning’s gospel reading very well and I struggled with all week to decide how to use it, or even to use it at all, but I decided to use it and tell it in two parts because it seems to really illustrate so well what we’re about to hear ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Michael Luke avatar

    You Might Be A Hypocrite

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 7,622 views

    A quick examination of hypocrisy in our lives

    (adapted from a message by Jeff Faull) TEXT: MATTHEW 23:1-23 TITLE: “YOU MIGHT BE A PHARISEE IF...” INTRODUCTION: A. You might be a member of the Christian church/churches of Christ if... 1. If you were an adult before you knew that guide, guard and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Temptations Children Face Series

    Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 31,062 views

    Temptations that are common to children

    (adapted from messages by Mark Jones and Dan Webb) SERIES: “FATAL TEMPTATIONS” TEXT: JAMES 1:14-15; EPHESIANS 6:1-4 TITLE: “TEMPTATIONS THAT CHILDREN FACE” INTRODUCTION: A. Last week I started a new series called “Fatal Temptations” 1. It’s based on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    There Comes A Reckoning Day!

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 15, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 5,091 views

    Let us study three men? There comes a reckoning day, choices? Three men and their life style choices? ONE MAN DIED DECEMBER 25, 2006. ONE MAN DIED DECEMBER 26, 2006. ONE MAN DIED DECEMBER 30, 2006. Brown, Hussein, Ford.

    THERE COMES A RECKONING DAY! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Proverbs 22:1 A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches, and loving favour rather than silver and gold. Eccles. 7:1 A good name is better than precious ointment; and the day of death than the day of one’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God