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  • Joseph Rodgers avatar

    Judging Faith Series

    Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 26, 2007
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     | 4,260 views

    Artificial Faith is marked by critical, judgemental spirit.

    Foolproof – JUDGING Faith James 4:10-12 Recap: We’ve been studying in James about how to have a foolproof faith – a faith that can’t be fooled into embracing anything not of God if you’re saved, and a faith that can’t fool you into thinking you’re saved when you’re lost. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Now Faith Is Series

    Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 25, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 17,121 views

    Series on Faith

    Now Faith Is! Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, 6 Introduction This morning I am starting a series on Faith. Faith is something that we all have and use, something we are commanded to walk in. In this series of messages, my hope is that you will come to understand faith and its role in your life. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faithful To The End Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Dec 8, 2005
    based on 34 ratings
     | 14,624 views

    How can we learn to be strong enough to be faithful to the end, even if the end is death.

    Introduction: A. It has been said that there have been more Christian martyrs in recent years than there were during the time of the Caesars. (As I share these statistics, I am using the terms “Christian” and “church” in the broadest possible way). 1. According to a study done by Regent University, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Resurrection Faith

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Mar 28, 2008
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     | 11,281 views

    Consider Joseph of Arimathea pre-resurrection story to inspire our post-resurrection faith.

    Resurrection faith 57As evening approached, there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who had himself become a disciple of Jesus. 58Going to Pilate, he asked for Jesus’ body, and Pilate ordered that it be given to him. 59Joseph took the body, wrapped it in a clean linen cloth, 60and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Faith In Action

    Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 30, 2013
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    Some Christians have a similar problem—spiritual gambling. It’s a way of living that involves taking chances by seeing how far we can stretch God’s patience. There’s not one chance in five that God won’t keep His word. There’s not even one chance in a tho

    Opening illustration: The problem of compulsive gambling may seem foreign to most of us. Yet experts believe that millions of Americans are psychologically addicted to gambling. It gives them the excitement of hope and risk, but it usually ends in defeat. It is indeed a temporary pleasure. For ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith Is The Victory

    Contributed by Al Lowe on May 25, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,758 views

    Those born of God overcome the world

    1 John 5:1-6 PROPOSITION: Whoever is born of God overcomes the world. OBJECTIVE: To live in faith. The Gospel of John and the 3 epistles of John remind the reader that from the beginning, the word of God has become flesh in Jesus Christ. And as in life, this revelation, God’s word, does not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithful Workers

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 3, 2019
     | 2,806 views

    When you obey God faithfully like Isaac, besides flocks and herds (resource for making money),God would send faithful servants and workers (not few but many) who would stick with you – no matter what. A bunch of good team workers are a blessing!

    Faithful workers Genesis 26:33”So he called it Shibah; therefore the name of the city is Beersheba to this day.” What I saw in chapter 26 of Genesis are the servants of Isaac who stood with him and dug wells for Isaac despite the severe opposition that Isaac faced in Gerar, towards the end we see ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Practical Faith - Stepping Out By Faith Series

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jul 12, 2020
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     | 6,452 views

    Today's Sermon is the 2nd part of a series within the series on Practical Faith. It looks at Joshua and the children of Israel who are now ready to step out by faith and cross over into the promises of God.

    Practical Faith “Stepping Out By Faith” Joshua 3 Today we are looking at part 2 of our series within our series on Practical Faith as we look at Joshua and the children of Israel as they ready themselves to cross over the Jordan River and into the Promise Land. And by doing so we’ll see the faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    Is God Faithful? Series

    Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009
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     | 7,455 views

    This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

    Table Talk What are some reasons the question “Is God faithful” is a valid question? Why might even Paul himself have questioned this? News flash: Paul was human like the rest of us, and that’s one of the things that I think we need to be constantly reminded of. We ought at this point to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Faith And Heritage Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 12, 2022
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     | 3,233 views

    2 Timothy 1:3-7 shows us what God uses to fashion us for his service.

    Introduction The actor Sean Connery has had many memorable movie roles. He is best known for playing James Bond in six of the James Bond movies. However, Sean Connery has also rejected more than a handful of now-iconic parts. Perhaps most famously, Connery turned down the part of Gandalf in ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    A Lesson In Faith Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Sep 29, 2006
    based on 54 ratings
     | 7,921 views

    The trials of life will reveal the reality and depth of our faith.

    It Took a Miracle: A LESSON IN FAITH 07/13/97a BBC John 4:46-54 INTRODUCTION The key ingredient to a proper understanding and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ is faith. The Word clearly teaches us, You shall be saved by grace through faith..." Faith is the channel in which we come to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Ambassador's Of Faith

    Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Jan 5, 2018
     | 7,664 views

    God is raising up His Church to reclaim the Seven Mountains of Societal Influence. He is calling the Church back to the basics. Our spiritual foundations need some work. This message forces us to take a serious look at what we call the Gospel today.

    Luke 14:21-23 INTRODUCTION • God is serious about Kingdom building. No excuse for non-participation will do. • We are Ambassadors (carriers of the message) of Faith DEFINITIONS • Compel - To drive or urge with force, or irresistibly; to constrain; to oblige; to necessitate, either by physical ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Saving Faith

    Contributed by Charles Spurgeon on Jul 16, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,639 views

    A classic sermon by Charles Spurgeon, delivered March 15, 1874.

    Saving Faith ------------------------------------------------------------------------- A Sermon (No. 1162-3) Delivered on Lord’s Day Morning, March 15, 1874, by C. H. SPURGEON, At the Metropolitan Tabernacle, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Faith On The Frontlines Series

    Contributed by Tim Diack on Dec 12, 2011
     | 5,783 views

    We are told in God's word that anyone who seeks to follow Christ should expect persecution. In can come in different shapes and forms but the truth of it is that brothers and sisters around the world are suffering for their faith. What should we expect?

    Faith on the Frontlines - Acts 5:12-42 - November 13, 2011 International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church Hoa Lo prison was constructed by the French in the late 1800’s during the time when Vietnam was still a part of French Indochina. Translated, the name of the prison means, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    A Question Of Faith.

    Contributed by Eugene Morell on Jan 15, 2012
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     | 6,564 views

    This whole chapter makes us look at our faith as to whether our action based on our faith is enough evidence to convict us that we are a Christian.

    A QUESTION OF FAITH? JOSHUA 2:1-7. Faith is a common denominator that everyone has. There is Natural & Spiritual faith. Spiritual faith comes from the Living God. Ephesians 2:8. For by grace you have been saved through faith; and that not of yourself, it is the gift of God. Our spiritual faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational