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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    What Is Faith? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 4, 2006
    based on 228 ratings
     | 72,874 views

    This sermon examines the biblical description of faith. What is faith? One way to get a better picture of biblical faith is to gain a clear understanding of what biblical faith is not.

    Scripture Author Tim Hansel tells the story about the day he and his son Zac were out in the country, climbing around in some cliffs. He heard a voice from above him yell, “Hey Dad! Catch me!” He turned around to see Zac joyfully jumping off a rock straight at him. Zac had first jumped and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Faith And The Impossible Series

    Contributed by Simon Fullylove on May 8, 2006
    based on 188 ratings
     | 51,109 views

    A look at how we can deal with impossible situations.

    Introduction A police exam read: You are on patrol in outer London when an explosion occurs in a gas main in a nearby street. On investigation you find that a large hole has been blown in the footpath and there is an overturned van lying nearby. Inside the van there is a strong smell of alcohol. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Faithfulness Of God

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 12,800 views

    We can see thru the life of Peter the faithfulness of God.

    INTRO: I want us to think about faithfulness. -If your car starts once every three tries, is it reliable? -If your paperboy skips delivery every Monday and Thursday, is he trustworthy? -If you don’t go to work once or twice a month, are you a loyal employee? -If your refrigerator ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Test Of Faith

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on May 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,521 views

    Just as God tested Abraham by calling him to offer up Isaac as a sacrifice, God also calls us to give up, to sacrifice, to trust even when tested.

    “A Test of Faith” Genesis 22: 1 –19; Hebrews 11: 8 – 12, 17 – 20 Introduction: Testing 1, 2, 3 Tell the story of the student who took an hour extra to complete an exam and the professor who waited for him only to tell him that he was going to fail because he took the extra time. Does anyone here ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Faithful Woman

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,010 views

    A sermon using the story of Saint Monica, mother of Saint Augustine as the major illustration to communicate the story of the Syrophonecian-Canaanite woman.

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three-In-One who gives us salvation, despite who we truly are. Dear Brother and sisters in Christ. When have you been persistent? Have you ever been persistent, with God? There is a very old old story about a woman, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Impact Faith Series

    Contributed by Dan Waite on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,950 views

    Paul is impressed by the Roman church. He says [v 8] that their faith is reported all over the world. This is “impact faith.” It is a faith that makes a difference. The root of this kind of faith is in the gospel.

    Other sermons can be found at http://www.lastsermon.blogspot.com/ Romans 1:8 – 17 “Impact Faith” Paul is impressed by the Roman church. He says [v 8] that their faith is reported all over the world. This is “impact faith.” It is a faith that makes a difference. The root of this kind of faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Living By Faith

    Contributed by Maurice Woodard Iii on Jun 30, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,088 views

    True faith comes by hearing the Word of God, and without it, it’s impossible to please God. We are save by Grace thru faith plus nothing, and it is this faith that allows us to recognizing our own inability and the Lord’s ability.

    SERMON by Dr. M. Marshall Woodard III Living By Faith Romans 1:17 Text "The just shall live by faith" True faith comes by hearing the Word of God, and without it, it’s impossible to please God. We are save by Grace thru faith plus nothing, and it is this faith that allows us to recognizing our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Found Faithful

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,361 views

    A sermon to be used at the beginning of a pastorate.

    Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy. 1 Corinthians 4:2 (NRSVA) 1Therefore when we could bear it no longer, we decided to be left alone in Athens; 2and we sent Timothy, our brother and co-worker for God in proclaiming the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Faithful But Frustrated

    Contributed by Elder Tye Cowans on Jul 20, 2006
    based on 18 ratings
     | 13,362 views

    When you are faithful but frustrated

    In every believers… life a period of frustration will come…if you haven’t experienced it….yet... just keep on living…… For the time will come …….when you will feel…… as though …..all you do.…and all you try to do…. Don’t amount to a hill of beans…...You may feel…. that there isn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Why Faith?

    Contributed by David Richardson on Jul 11, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,394 views

    Faith in God and the finished work of Jesus on the cross brings the Spirit of God, Who brings the Love of God, which brings the Hope of God...

    Title: Why Faith? Scripture: Romans 4:1-8 4:1 What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, discovered in this matter? 2 If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about--but not before God. 3 What does the Scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Fortified Faith

    Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jul 13, 2005
    based on 47 ratings
     | 13,761 views

    Your relationship with God determines your Faith In God.

    Fortified Faith!!! Romans 5:1-11 Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in our hope of sharing the glory of God. More than that, we rejoice in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Paralyzation Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 15, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,232 views

    Chick-fa-la has an advertising campaign that displays cows holding up signs saying “eat more chicken”. This is cute because the cows are trying to save their own lives by convincing others to “eat more chicken”. If we as Christians expect to be all God

    Strife - 1 a: bitter sometimes violent conflict or dissension b : an act of contention : FIGHT, STRUGGLE 2 : exertion or contention for superiority Midian- In the Hebrew Text means Strife. Judges 6 1 And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD delivered them into ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Potential Of Faith. Series

    Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 15, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 6,971 views

    Chick-fa-la has an advertising campaign that displays cows holding up signs saying “eat more chicken”. This is cute because the cows are trying to save their own lives by convincing others to “eat more chicken”. If we as Christians expect to be all God

    Mark 9 23 Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. You have an untapped potential in Christ! · A father brought his son; we have no idea the age of the boy, to Jesus. · He first encountered the Disciples and they could not help him. · So now he ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Rogers avatar

    A Faith Not Seen

    Contributed by David Rogers on Jul 19, 2005
    based on 39 ratings
     | 11,602 views

    A sermon that shows tht faith must be unconditional , nothing can be held back. That we must surrender all.

    A Faith Not Seen 3/10/05 Matthew 8:5-13 Mt 8:5 And when he was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him, Mt 8:6 and saying, Lord, my servant lieth in the house sick of the palsy, grievously tormented. Mt 8:7 And he saith unto him, I will come and heal him. Mt 8:8 And ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith And Works

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 1, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 5,247 views

    James says that faith will evidence itself in real works if it is a living faith

    Faith and Works 7/25/05 am, SBC Philippi, Rev. Jeff Simms Faith and Works James 2:14-26 Primary Purpose: To discuss what a real and living faith looks like Let’s pretend for a moment that you’ve suffered a terrible loss of home, clothing and food in a terrible disaster. All you have is what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist