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Things That Hinder/Weaken Faith Lesson 6 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 24, 2025

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Twenty Steps that Weaken Faith.

A. REVIEW LESSONS ON FAITH 1. Faith is a relationship. “Have faith in God” (Mark 11:22). 2. It takes two wings to fly. “Faith without works is dead” (James 2:20). 3. Your faith can grow. “From faith to faith” (Romans 1:17). 4. Different believers’ express faith for different purposes. “Having ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:18, Mark 11:25

Denomination: Baptist

The Messiah’s Confirmation, Part 4 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Dec 14, 2025

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The response of Jesus to the religious when questioned is to call humanity, including us, to repent, to stop sinning, to worship & honor only Him as the Son of God. If we will not, then we will face his righteous judgment because all authority has been given to Him!

John, Part 19 Series: The Messiah’s Confirmation, Part 4 John 5:16-30 - Welcome to Seasons – intro – thankful you are here today; dismiss children - Continue our series: “The Messiah’s Confirmation” (part 4 of 6 today) -- Purpose: Help us unpack teachings, miracles, & some incredible ...read more

Scripture: John 5:16-30, Romans 8:32, Philippians 2:6, 1 John 2:23, Romans 3:23, Romans 6:23 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Problem: Those From Syrian Antioch, Parts 1-4 Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 26, 2017

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The letter brought from Jerusalem by the delegation caused quite a stir at Antioch. When Barnabas and Silas read the letter and confirmed it personally a great cloud was lifted from the minds and hearts of the believers in Antioch...

December 7, 2014 Commentary on the Acts of the Apostles By: Tom Lowe Topic #IV. The Church Advancing to the End of the Earth (Acts 13-28) Subtopic B: The Jerusalem Council (15:1-35) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Confronting Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 12, 2019

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Confronting Hypocrisy Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – August 11, 2019

Confronting Hypocrisy Series: Encountering Jesus (through the Gospel of Luke) Brad Bailey – August 11, 2019 Series #34 Text – Luke 11:37-48, 52-54 Note: The following notes area bit more extensive that what was shared. I use notes more as a guide…neither read nor memorized. In this case, some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-48, Luke 11:52-54

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Watching On Mondays Too

Contributed by Jason Patrick on Feb 4, 2002

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Worship is not intended as a burden through which we meet the obligations of God. Worship is God’s gift that prepares us to live the life of service to God’s kingdom.

God’s Watching On Mondays Too / Micah 6:1-8 Epiphany 4, Year A; Downsville Baptist Church; 3 February 2002 As we are in the midst of worship this morning, I suppose we would be quite alarmed if a lawyer walked into the church and presented a court summons to our church. Downsville Baptist ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Discern God's Truth Today

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Nov 10, 2001

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Teaching on how we can decipher truth in a maze of "spirituality" that we find ourselves in today

How Can I Discern God’s Truth Today The obvious fact is that people disagree. That can lead to conflict, wars have been fought over disagreements. Yet, every Christian wants (or should want!) to be able to separate fact from fiction. A. SEARCH & CHECK THE BIBLE 1. Listen with openness to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Paul's Attempt To Solve The Authority And Confrontation Problem In Multi-Cu

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 16, 2001

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PAUL’S ATTEMPT TO SOLVE THE AUTHORITY AND CONFRONTATION PROBLEM IN MULTI-CULTURAL MINISTRIES

PAUL’S ATTEMPT TO SOLVE THE AUTHORITY AND CONFRONTATION PROBLEM IN MULTI-CULTURAL MINISTRIES Introduction - Mr. Jones, was a missionary who became known for his sensitivity to the context, customs, and culture of the people. In fact some people wondered if he was hypocritical in being quite ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Divorce & How To Maintain Relationships

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 1, 2002

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Jesus gives us insight into the heart of God, revealing how to save relationships that are faltering and how to avoid the trap of divorce. Learn how God truly envisioned marriage and learn about keeping commitments. Also learn how to avoid legalism.

A very recent report from the U.S. Census Bureau states that today in the United States, more people than ever are deciding against the idea of getting married. 4.3 million couples are instead living together without the commitment of a marriage vow. The most often cited reasons? Because failed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Harmony Between Truth And Mercy

Contributed by Brian Leukering on Dec 30, 2000

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The Harmony between Truth and Mercy

The Harmony between Truth and Mercy Greetings. I have a top-ten list I would like to share with you. It is the top ten ways to be irritating to other people. Number 1. When you go through a drive-thru, make a point of specifying that your order is "to go." Number 2. Adjust the tint on your ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Psalm 85:11-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whipping The Slave Again

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Mar 15, 2005

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Does the one talent slave deserve another whipping? He did hide the master’s talent. But why did he hide it? Fear cripples. So God is going to work through the Gentiles now. Take that Pharisees.

WHIPPING THE SLAVE AGAIN TEXT: MATTHEW 25:14-30 THEME: AN FALSE VIEW OF GOD CAUSES A LACK OF SERVICE. Should we give the one talent slave in Matthew 25:14-30 another whipping? We can get the whip out and provide another lashing for his lack of faithful service to his master. We can beat ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:15-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Positives Of Persistence And Perils Of Pride In Prayer

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 18, 2003

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How we pray and what we pray have a big connection. Jesus’ gives us great insight into what God wants in a good prayer.

Praying Outside the Box Do you remember your first prayers? As a child, learning to pray, I never remember having a class or hearing a list of instructions about prayer, do you? I do remember being told to say, “In Jesus Name, Amen.” But most of what I learned about praying as a child came from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Unto Salvation

Contributed by Roger Spaugh on Jul 10, 2008

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What does it mean to "have faith", and what does it mean to be saved by faith?

FAITH UNTO SALVATION Mark 16:15-18, "And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pressing On

Contributed by Stephen Boldin on Jan 7, 2007

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As we begin this new year let us take encouragement from Paul’s challenge to press on.

INTRODUCTION: At this time every year many of us make resolutions. We resolve to lose weight, to exercise more, to be a better person, to dispense with old bad habits and begin some new good ones. None of those are surprising, but I have found a few that are. A newspaper in Boston has allowed ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Giants

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 29, 2007

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By faith, learn to face the giants that can defeat you.

I heard of a group of people who visited a zoo. As they passed the elephant pen they noticed one of the attendants sitting and crying. One of the visitors asked another attendant what was wrong. The attendant replied “The elephant has died.” The visitor said “Oh, he must have been fond of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:14-51

Denomination: Baptist

Death, Life, And Grace Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jun 23, 2007

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Sermon 6 in Galatians series.

Last week – Conflict in Antioch Paul’s public rebuke of Peter, who had stopped eating with the Gentiles because of pressure from Legalistic Jews who were treating Jewish Christians in Jerusalem harshly because of Peters association with Gentiles in Antioch. Paul’s basic argument with Peter was ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

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