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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    Any Faith Left?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 6, 2005
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     | 2,722 views

    This sermon blends together Luke 18: 1 - 8 and Deuteronomy 1: 16 - 17 to arrive at a description of the faith God expects from Christians.

    Any Faith Left? Luke 18: 1 - 8 Intro: A young entrepreneur came a “dry town” to build a tavern. He was not breaking any laws to do so. The community was just conservatively religious. A group of members from the various churches in town met and prayed for God to intervene. That night the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Principles Of Powerful Prayer Series

    Contributed by W F on Oct 31, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 15,021 views

    If we just want good things to happen then don’t pray. But if we want GOD things to happen pray with boldness, passion and expectancy.

    INTRODUCTION I’ve said on the front cover of this weeks bulletin that prayer is the highest use of the gift of speech. Words are a powerful tool. For example apparently for every word in Hitler’s book Mein Kampf, 125 people lost their lives in World War 2 (W. Wiersbe "Be Complete" p135). So words ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Change Of Attitude

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 27, 2004
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,798 views

    Faith does come by hearing and hearing by the word of God. The more we read the Bible the more we can expect our faith to grow.

    March 28, 2004 Morning Worship Text: Romans 10:17 Subject: Hearing the Word Title: A Change of Attitude Have you ever considered how people learn? There have been many studies done on that subject. People learn in different ways. It doesn’t mean that one will learn from listening and another from ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Different Set Of Footprints

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jul 31, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 14,501 views

    Sometimes we misinterpret the purpose of prayer. The response we expect isn’t necessarily the response we get. Anyone else experience that?

    Other Scriptural passages Genesis 18:20-33 Colossians 2:6-15 Psalm 138 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) There’s a poem entitled, ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    So, What Have You Done For Me Lately?

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 2, 2004
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,192 views

    Do we get used to the things that God does for us? I think so. It is easy just to expect everything as if we earnd it somehow.

    So, what have you done for me lately? John 6:25-6:35 The story is told of two old friends bumped into one another on the street one day. One of them looked forlorn, almost on the verge of tears. His friend asked, "What has the world done to you, my old friend?" The sad fellow said, "Let me tell ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Let's Go Fishing

    Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Jun 5, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,141 views

    Are you ready to drop everything and follow Jesus? That’s exactly what He’s expecting when He asks "Follow Me?"

    Let’s Go Fishing 18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 19 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. 20 And they straightway left their nets, and ...read more

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    The Accursed Thing

    Contributed by James May on Apr 10, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 23,465 views

    The Accursed Thing must be removed from the camp of the church before we can expect God to give us the victory over our enemy.

    THE ACCURSED THING by Pastor Jim May Joshua Chapter 7 Joshua 7:1, "But the children of Israel committed a trespass in the accursed thing: for Achan, the son of Carmi, the son of Zabdi, the son of Zerah, of the tribe of Judah, took of the accursed thing: and the anger of the LORD was kindled ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Clock Is Ticking

    Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 12, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 14,268 views

    Gods help,is readily available for us all the time, however He expects us to use our time wisely! You know

    The clock is Ticking Illus. Paul Humphrey A guy had a dream he had went to heaven and saw many clocks. As is customary with these stories St. Peter is attending the gate. When asked what the clocks were for Peter replied that every person on earth has a clock here, and each time a person sins, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Welcoming The King

    Contributed by Lyndon Marcotte on Jun 16, 2011
     | 5,979 views

    Palm Sunday text that teaches that we must expect to encounter the risen Christ this day and even find Him in the most unlikely of places and faces.

    “Welcoming the King” – Matthew 21:1-11 There is a lot of buzz surrounding the upcoming Royal Wedding. I realized that there are many people only a few years younger than myself who have no memory of the wedding of Prince Charles and Princess Diana. We Americans have always had an ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Making Your Faith Visible Series

    Contributed by Michael West on Oct 2, 2008
     | 6,159 views

    Don’t just pray and expect God to do something, show God your serious in your prayer and give it all you got.

    Sunday February 17th, 2008 Series: the Fight part 7 Scripture: Mark 11:22-24 Sermon: Making Your Faith Visible Speaker: Pastor Michael West Then Jesus said to the disciples, “Have faith in God. I tell you the truth, you can say to this mountain, ‘May you be lifted up and thrown into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    What My Dad Should Not Have Taught Me

    Contributed by Timothy Darling on Mar 19, 2009
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,883 views

    How we as adults reflect on our past sin influences the children in our lives, to expect censure or approval when they sin in similar ways.

    What my dad should not have taught me Genesis 26:1-12 My father has told me many stories. Most of them took place before he became a Christian, because I can remember his life since then. Some of these stories have elements of sin in them. My father and all fathers must ask this question: Does ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Michael B. Perrott avatar

    Journeying With Jesus Through Lent #6 ‘along The Road Of Joy To Rejection Series

    Contributed by Michael B. Perrott on Apr 1, 2009
    based on 10 ratings
     | 13,541 views

    We reflect upon Jesus’ Triumphal Entry and our hopes in and expectations of Jesus, our Messiah, as he travels from Celebration and welcome, to rejection.

    Mark 11:1-11 Sermon Series: Lent 2009 We reflect upon Jesus’ Triumphal Entry and our hopes and expectations in Jesus, our Messiah, as he travels from Celebration and welcome, to rejection. A SERMON FOR THE SIXTH SUNDAY OF LENT 2009 (Palm Sunday). Journeying with Jesus through Lent #6 ‘Along ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Pretenders

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Feb 15, 2014
     | 4,700 views

    Without dissimulation. That simply means open, transparent, and honest. Whether is be in love or business, that is what God expects from us in all of our dealings.

    PRETENDERS Gibeonites --Joshua 9 motivated by fear pretension cannot be equated with love. The deceit was used to make a league with Israel. The vow was unwise, but it was considered official and had to be honored. A wrong relationship now has become obligatory and thus, will have its ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Cleansing Series

    Contributed by Josh Foster on Feb 18, 2014
     | 7,320 views

    We may come to Jesus hoping and expecting for a particular need to be met; but he also wants to meet a deeper need - the cleansing of our heart.

    2 Kings 5.1-14 & Mark 1.40-45 Just Words???: Cleansing Just Words: Cleansing Scripture Text: Mark 1.40-45 INTRODUCTION His name was Naaman. He was a leader; …a valiant-soldier; …a warrior. He was a great-man, who commanded the respect of everyone who knew him. But, he had ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

  • Billy Ricks avatar

    God's Favor To Face Life's Pressures Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jan 11, 2015
     | 9,205 views

    What do we do when God works differently than we expect or understand? Find out in this sermon from the book of Daniel.

    Intro: What do we do when God works differently than we expect or understand? Everything that we see in the book of Daniel is Daniel trusting God when life doesn’t make sense. Being carried off to captivity 900 miles from where he was born and raised. Placed in a foreign country and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist