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  • Dennis Davidson avatar

    The Encouragement Of The Faithful Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 7, 2011
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     | 31,710 views

    There is always a common bond between those who faithfully serve Christ. Their sharing in grace-gifted service for the Gospel of Christ, gives mutual encouragement be it by distant learning or close fellowship.

    ROMANS 1: 8-13 THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE FAITHFUL [Ephesians 4: 1-16] Having introduced himself, Paul now gives a general introduction common in his letters. He was writing to the Church at Rome because he had for a long time been touched -fortified- by their deep commitment to Jesus and high ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Roadsigns Of Faith

    Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on May 15, 2011
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    In times of confusion and angst, sometimes people want a sign that God is around. This message reveals God's roadsigns, that point to life with him.

    INTRO Have you ever wanted proof – a sign, something tangible that you could see, touch, taste, feel with your senses that God really exists, something beyond the extraordinary? People everywhere are always looking for a sign that God exists, that God is moving in and through their ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Faith In The Famine Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 18, 2011
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    Sermon number 24 in our series on the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we examine the developing faith of Abraham.

    Faith in the Famine (Genesis part 24) Text: Genesis 12:10 – 20 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) The very first sentence of our text tells us that while Abram was living in the Promised Land, a famine struck and he moved to Egypt to escape it. Last week we read that Abram was 75 years old when ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Justified By Faith Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 23, 2011
    based on 21 ratings
     | 25,243 views

    Justification by faith humbles man by excluding all grounds of boasting. Justification by faith also provides opportunity for all mankind to be saved but still upholds the value of the Law which we have all broke.

    ROMANS 3: 27-31 JUSTIFIED BY FAITH Praise God for His offer of forgiveness through faith in Jesus Christ! Those who don’t take God up on His offer don’t truly see themselves as sinners in need of salvation. They make boasts such as: My good actions outweigh my bad. I’m ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith In Politics Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 28, 2011
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,331 views

    When it comes to the believer's involvement in politics, this principle should guide us: God calls us to submit to all human authority because of Christ, because of our critics, and because we are free in Him!

    Deborah Horn, of McLeansboro, Illinois, was brushing her 9-year-old daughter’s hair on a Sunday morning when she began to pepper her mother with a lot of questions. Mom was doing her best to answer them until her daughter looked up and asked, “Are we Christians or Republicans?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Unshakeable Faith Series

    Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on May 31, 2011
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     | 8,254 views

    Through Abraham’s story with Ishmael, we learn that we cannot be saved by works but only by trusting in God’s works done for us. Then impossible things can happen!

    New York Times, April 16, 2011: So unshakable was this town’s faith in its sea wall and its ability to save residents from any tsunami that some rushed toward it after a 9.0-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northeast Japan on the afternoon of March 11. After all, the sea wall was one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    The Father Of The Faithful Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 20, 2011
    based on 11 ratings
     | 13,882 views

    Through this passage one can understand that Abraham was justified before he was circumcised and before the Law was given. Circumcision and legal obedience are not necessary conditions of justification

    ROMANS 4:9-15 THE FATHER OF THE FAITHFUL Paul has proven that Abraham was not justified nor forgiven on account of his good actions. But what was the nature of the Covenant made with Abraham? Was the promise made on the condition of faith, or on the condition of circumcision, which was the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Following By Faith

    Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 5, 2011
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    This message discusses the process of faith from crisis, cost, and then crown.

    Following by Faith (Hebrews 11) "For we walk by faith, not by sight:" (2 Cor 5:7) REFLECTION: If the LORD is our shepherd then He desires us to follow him. (John 10:27) In fact Jesus specifically called his people to “Follow me” 17 times in the Gospels. In this world of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Obedient Faith Series

    Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Jul 6, 2011
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     | 5,277 views

    This is the 31st sermon in a series on the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we examine how faith is shown by what you do rather than what you think or say.

    Obedient Faith (Genesis part 31) Text: Genesis 17:15-27 By: Ken McKinley Well we’ve been in Genesis for quite a while now. And this is our 3rd week on Genesis chapter 17. We’ve been looking at Abraham, and we’ve already seen how he had spent 86 years of his life not being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    A Faith To Be Remembered

    Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 6, 2011
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     | 4,480 views

    We will be remembered for something, make it for your Christian walk.

    A FAITH TO BE REMEMBERED Text: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 Scripture Reading: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 INTRODUCTION 1. Ever done something worth remembering? a. Most of us have memories b. Paul had memories of others who had done memorable things 2. He "continually brought to mind" the things the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Rewarding The Faithful

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010
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     | 4,275 views

    Parable of the ten minas. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Luke chapter 19 verses 11-27. Quote: Hebrews chapter 11 verse 6: “Without faith it is impossible to please God.’” Quote: “The word ‘Faith’ in the Bible is spelt ‘R.I.S.K.’” In the parable before us: • Nine servants were ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    By Faith Noah

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
     | 4,069 views

    By Faith Noah (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: Hebrews chapter 11 verse 7: Ill: T.V. Ad This morning we have a Readers Digest version of the story of Noah; • Contained in one verse of Hebrews chapter 11; • We have a summing up of Genesis chapter 6-9 (104 verses) The N.I.V: “By faith Noah, when warned ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    Keeping The Faith

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 1, 2011
    based on 10 ratings
     | 15,979 views

    how to keep the faith in a world that is losing it..

    Intro: they once asked a prisoner of war how they had survived in the worst places imaginable. One said, every day I woke up with the thought, today will be the day that we get rescued. Many said, it was hope that kept them alive. Many said, it was a faith in God that made the difference. In these ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Growth In Faith

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 17, 2012
     | 5,100 views

    This passage follows our last study when we looked at the purpose of Lazarus’ death. Tonight’s passage is a dynamic conversation between Jesus and Martha. What happened caused an increase in Martha’s faith. Anyone with a seeking heart that studies this

    Tonight we look at John 11 verses 17-27. This passage follows our last study when we looked at the purpose of Lazarus’ death. Tonight’s passage is a dynamic conversation between Jesus and Martha. What happened caused an increase in Martha’s faith. Anyone with a seeking heart ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Mother's Faith

    Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012
    based on 8 ratings
     | 12,891 views

    Mother's who pray and lead their children are invaluable.

    A Mother’s Faith Hebrews 11:23-27 By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his parents, because they saw he was a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king’s commandment. 24 By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal