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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Inside Of Our Faith Faith Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 9, 2019
     | 4,694 views

    Using the tools that God gives us allows us to live out our faith and touch the lives of those around us.

    Sermon Series “Toolbox of Faith” #1 Inside of our faith Luke 7:1-10 Mark 1:40-45 Prayer- Father, today would you do something amazing! Those of us who have gathered to hear your word desire it. Those of us who have come hungry and wanting more for our lives, allow us to be in your presence ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Genuine Faith Is Vibrant Faith Series

    Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Jun 26, 2018
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,570 views

    Many demonstrate their genuine faith daily. Many demonstrate their genuine faith daily. Many do not have genuine faith and are lost. Genuine faith: not just believing that these facts are true, but that they’re true for YOU!

    Genuine Faith is vibrant Faith 2:14-26 1. Many here today demonstrate their genuine faith daily. ? 2. Many here today DO have genuine faith but are living a lie ? Trademarks of a carnal person: ? Protracted Infancy: Scant Spiritual Victory: Lack of Connection to Spiritual ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Warren Bird avatar

    Facing A Hostile World

    Contributed by Warren Bird on Jul 24, 2003
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,631 views

    The world is hostile to God and His people. It was to David, son of Jesse, also. How did he face spiritual opposition and what can we learn for the battle we are called to fight today?

    Introduction I read something this week that reinforced a conviction that has been growing in my mind over the past several months. What I read was a news item about a plaque that has been taken away from a tourist centre at the Grand Canyon in the USA. Have any of you been to the Grand ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Time To Rebuild

    Contributed by Tom Doubt on Jul 14, 2003
    based on 66 ratings
     | 35,837 views

    Every new project or ministry has several hands in it: hand of God, hands of outsiders, hands of believers, and hands of opposition.

    A Time To Rebuild Nehemiah 2:17-20 Dr. Tom Doubt, Senior Pastor Four Mile Creek Baptist Church July 13, 2003 BACKGROUND: A. Parable: There once was a thriving little church in the country. Internal squabbles developed that tore the church apart. Attendance dwindled until the church died. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Rodney Buchanan avatar

    The Perseverance Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 19, 2007
    based on 66 ratings
     | 15,034 views

    1. He faced opposition from people. 2. He faced the evil of a fallen world.

    Annie Dillard is one of my favorite authors. In her book Teaching a Stone to Talk, she writes: “You don’t have to sit outside in the dark. If, however, you want to look at the stars, you will find that darkness is required. The stars neither require it or demand it.” Darkness is a part of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Jay Robison avatar

    We Live Our Faith Outside These Walls Series

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Sep 7, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,507 views

    This is from a series Being the Church God Wants us to Be from the first few chapters of Acts. to Live our faith outside these walls, we must Respect the Message, Expect Opposition, And Accept Power from God. Includes outline which may be inserted into yo

    I have researched sermoncentral as well as other sources for this message WE LIVE OUR FAITH OUTSIDE THESE WALLS September 5, 2004 Jay Robison ACTS 4:1-11 Which is more important; what we say we believe Or what we show we believe by our actions? Of course it is what we show we believe by ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    The Man Of The Hour

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 25, 2007
    based on 78 ratings
     | 8,439 views

    Let’s take a look at Stephen’s life and how it stacks up against ours. 1- Full of grace 2- Did great wonders 3- Met mean opposition 4- Faced with death

    INTRO.- ILL.- One Friday morning, a teacher came up with a novel way to motivate her class. She told them that she would read a quote and the first student to correctly identify who said it would receive the rest of the day off. She started with “This was England’s finest hour.” Little Suzy ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Faith In The 21st Century: The Seven Key Aspects Of Faith

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 28, 2021
     | 2,561 views

    Faith is something that sets the Christian apart from the world. The Christian believes in a God unseen. The Christian believes differently from the world. The people of the world don't think in terms of belief.

    "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the people of old received their commendation. By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible." Hebrews ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

  • Darryl Klassen avatar

    When Faith Compromises With Culture Series

    Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jul 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,137 views

    This is an intro to the series on Judges and sets the stage and context for the following sermons on Gideon and Samson. You could say that the theme of this sermon is "What went wrong?"

    WHEN FAITH COMPROMISES WITH CULTURE Culture has a very powerful influence in our lives. What our culture dictates we often follow along with. If our culture says it is okay, then it must be okay. In some circles of church community smoking was considered a sinful practice. Now our culture says it ...read more

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    Denomination: Mennonite

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Two Kinds Of Appearances

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 27, 2021
     | 2,024 views

    For many today, life is all about appearances. We live in an age where people want to APPEAR one way but the reality is the opposite of their appearance.

    Illus: During the Oscars in Hollywood in 2004, the actors and actresses tried to give the impression that they cared about poverty. Listen, if they really cared about the poor as they pretend to care, instead of buying those dresses that some of the actresses paid hundreds of thousands of dollars ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • James Dunn avatar

    Tested Faith Is Strong Faith

    Contributed by James Dunn on Mar 12, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 17,219 views

    God will turn your troubled times into fruitful ones.

    Intro: One man’s life provides a dramatic answer to the question, can God indeed bring positives out of troubled times? This young man’s name is David, and he is an awesome picture of God’s using difficulties for good. For years he viewed trials as something that affected only his external world, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jerry Shirley avatar

    O Come, And Be Faithful - Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 3, 2005
    based on 167 ratings
     | 16,606 views

    Inside Paul’s heart we find faithfulness: To the FAMILY, in our FINANCES, to the FELLOWSHIP, and to the FAITH. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

    O Come, and be Faithful Acts 20:18-38 [opening PowerPoint clip from Old Faithful] The Apostle Paul took 3 missionary journeys. In chapter 20 he’s about to begin the last lap…his 3rd trip. And in these verses he’s about to head out for Jerusalem, and he has to say goodbye to these saints at ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • W Pittendreigh avatar

    Blind Faith - Seeing Faith Series

    Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jul 16, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 6,862 views

    Faith that is passionate may still be blind and arrogant. Paul discovered this on the Road to Damascus and learned how to have a true and mature faith

    INTRODUCTION A Jewish father was concerned about his son who was about a year away from his Bar Mitzvah, but was sorely lacking in his knowledge of the Jewish faith. To remedy this, he sent his son to Israel to experience his heritage. A year later the young man returned home. "Father, thank you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • John Price avatar

    Faithful Fruit Or Fruitless Faith

    Contributed by John Price on Aug 14, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,426 views

    A study of forgiveness and the fig tree.

    This morning I want us to explore the incident of the fig tree and how it relates to Jesus teaching on forgiveness. Mk 11:12-14, 20-24 1) Mark 11:12-14 12 Now the next day, when they had come out from Bethany, He was hungry. 13 And seeing from afar a fig tree having leaves, He went to see if ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Timothy Archer avatar

    Increase Our Faith(Fulness) Series

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Mar 31, 2004
    based on 64 ratings
     | 6,720 views

    Looks at 4 aspects of discipleship. Focuses on how we must not wait to "feel faith" to use it.

    Luke 17:1-10 Increase our Faith(fulness) Intro: In the last two chapters of Luke, we have been seeing events surrounding a conflict between Jesus and the Pharisees over how to deal with lost people. Jesus taught them some important lessons about how God deals with lost people and how we should ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ