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  • Anthony Zibolski avatar

    Inside Of Our Faith Faith Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 9, 2019
     | 4,693 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
     | 6,569 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
     | 35,835 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
     | 15,033 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

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    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

  • Rajani Lobo avatar

    Faith Initiation & Faith Response

    Contributed by Rajani Lobo on Mar 25, 2005
    based on 3 ratings
     | 3,526 views

    Everyday God is in the business of initiating to man. He is initiating to us so that we might respond to Him in faith, for it is faith that pleases God!

    Everyday God is in the business of initiating to man. He is initiating to us so that we might respond to Him in faith, for it is faith that pleases God! Faith Initiation and Faith Response by Pastor Bryan Coelho Heb.13: 5 – “Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kevin Higgins avatar

    Faith Promise: Promised By Faith

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 31, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,690 views

    Annual Faith Promise commitment message

    Philippians 4:19 Faith Promise: Promised by Faith Woodlawn Baptist Church January 31, 2005 Introduction I want to welcome each of you to our services today. To our guests, I want to say that it is good to have you in our presence. Today is a special day of the year for Woodlawn members, because ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Melvin Shelton avatar

    Fabulous Faith Or False Faith.

    Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Feb 14, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,048 views

    We are told in Hebrews 11: 6, “without faith it is impossible to please God.” It is not according to your fortune, your fame, and friends, but according to your faith in pleasing God. Jesus put a premium on faith.

    Fabulous faith or false faith. James 2: 14 -- 26. 02/13/05 We have been talking about facing life with faith now for several Sundays. Faith is the key to pleasing God. We are told in Hebrews 11: 6, “without faith it is impossible to please God.” It is not according to your fortune, your ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Travis Johnson avatar

    Casual Faith Or Committed Faith?

    Contributed by Travis Johnson on Mar 18, 2006
    based on 130 ratings
     | 26,233 views

    What is the secret to real Christian living? Not how much you know; great leadership ability; personal charisma; or even a winning, positive attitude. The real key to Christian living is summed up in 2 words: FOLLOW ME.

    CASUAL FAITH OR COMMITTED FAITH? Mark 8:34, If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself & take up his cross & follow me. Intro: I saw a cartoon that showed a church building with a billboard in front that said: "The LITE CHURCH: 24% fewer commitments, home of the 71/2% tithe, 15 ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • 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