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God Uses The Ordinary

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 3, 2008

Learn how God will use ordinary people in His service.

It is amazing how ordinary people sometimes rise above the masses to accomplish great things. • Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin yet rose to become one of our greatest presidents. • Michael Jordan was cut from his middle school basketball ball team because he was an ordinary player. • Dolly ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Stand

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 1, 2007

Learning when to stand still and when to move forward is exemplified by Moses in this scripture.

June, 2007 Learning to Stand Exodus 14:10-13 INTRODUCTION: Learning when to stand still and when to move forward is one of the greatest challenges for us today. We live in an instant society where we are trained for action--for decision making--especially in the workplace. We are used to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-13

Denomination: Methodist

Bulldog Faith

Contributed by George Crumbly on Sep 6, 2005

To encourage the Christian to have the faith that hangs on regardless of what they are going thru

BULLDOG FAITH by George Crumbly Hebrews 11: 1-3 Sunday AM August 5, 2001 Sheridan, Arkansas I preached a message several years ago about a Bloodhound; today I want to talk about a Bulldog. I believe that God uses any and everything in order to explain to us how we are to serve Him. Bulldog: "A ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

God's Funnel Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 14, 2007

Discover the qualities God uses and the blessings He shares with the person who is willing to be a funnel of His blessings.

As I gave my Forward With Faith testimony (This testimony was given at the kick off of a capital funds campaign.) a few minutes ago I closed by saying, it is exciting to step out in faith “and watch our gracious God bless our faith efforts.” God’s desire for our lives is that we be a funnel of His ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8

Denomination: Baptist

Hero's Of The Faith Part 1

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

This is the first sermon from the Faith hall of fame

Hebrews 11:13-16(With illusions to 11:1-12) To make sure God will not be ashamed of us for our lack of faith Introduction A. Remember a few weeks ago we had Barnabas here? By faith Barnabas left his home and went to live with his uncle to receive and education. That did not happen. So then by ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16, Hebrews 11:1-12

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Serve Gods Purpose In Your Own Generation Series

Contributed by Matthias Korsinek on Aug 18, 2002

The need for an Attitude of Visionary Faith in order to take hold of Gods inheritance

To serve Gods Purpose in your own Generation “For when David had served God`s purpose in his own Generation, he fell asleep … Acts 13:36 There are only 3 kind of people in the World: 1. Those, who do not know, what is happening in the World 2.Those, who know, what is happening in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:36, 1 Chronicles 12:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

One More Night With The Frogs

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Apr 4, 2005

How long are we going to put up with the problems that surround us and keep us in bondage? God gives us the honor of deciding when we want His deliverance!

One More Night with the Frogs Exodus 8:1-15 How long...? Prepared for Bossier City First Church of God Rev. Johnny Creasong, Pastor April 3, 2005 Genesis 41:39-41 “Then Pharaoh said to Joseph, "Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one so discerning and wise as you. You shall ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Walking With Jesus In Faith Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 21, 2008

Walking with Jesus in faith means living in confidence, obedience, and righteousness.

Walking with Jesus By Faith II Cor. 5:1-9 INTRO.: Everyone knows I like to fish. When I fish, I seldom see fish. But I select my fishing place based on past experience and reports of others. I have faith the fish are there and I will eventually catch them. The only question is whether it is better ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Starting Point For The Life Of Faith Series

Contributed by Patrick Mead on Jun 1, 2004

Lessons for the life of faith gleaned from the life of Abraham

Introduction Growing up I had the privilege of being the youngest of three sons. If you are the youngest of multiple siblings then you know the some of the benefits that come with that position. The parents tend to spoil the youngest more than the other siblings is one of the benefits. Another ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Little Maid With A Great Influence

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Jun 15, 2004

Little maid with a giant voice whose faith inluenced big people.

The story of the little maid has a great lesson to present to every believer today. If rightly understood, it will bring encouragement even to those believers who think they are of no importance in our society. Believers should not underestimate their value and their presence in this present ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Will Faith Do?

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Feb 21, 2005

This is a message that shows us three things that having faith in God will do.

What Will Faith Do? Hebrews 11:1; I Samuel 17:12-51 I. Faith Will Reject Discouraging Words (v. 26-37) A. God Sized Faith Will Overcome Negative Attitudes 1. People of faith will see past the problem (v. 26) 2. People of faith will often be misunderstood (v. 28) 3. People of faith will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:12-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Evidence Of Faith Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 19, 2006

What is the evidence for faith? Abraham was justified by faith & not by works; here is the logic of this.

Romans 4:1-15 1) Jews are proud of their heritage in Abraham. • They have something to be proud of! I can only trace my family history a little way, but I am proud of my father & grandfather. But my pride says nothing about their worth before God. • In point of fact, no one can be proud before God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-15

What Do You Really Want?

Contributed by Tony Searles on Nov 19, 2006

A devotional from a Prayer & Praise Concert. Encouraging us in not just asking for things from the Lord , but to actually begin to seek them out too...faith without work is dead.

"What do you REALLY want?" John 5:1-9 Prayer… Most of us are familiar with this story… There is a man here who has had an infirmity for about 38 years… And he, among many others who were sick with a variety of infirmities, would wait beside a pool called Bethesda… -Waiting for it to be stirred ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Other

Rejected Light

Contributed by Jason Lancaster on Apr 18, 2003

Don’t join those who rejected Jesus on this earth but receive Him for who He is before it is to late.

CLARIFICATION: (Spurgeon once said, ‘All originality and no plagiarism makes for dull preaching.’ I in no way claim ‘all’ originality in my sermons for I look to a variety of Scholars and Pastors for help in crafting the content and structure of a sermon. At the same time I try to give credit ...read more

Scripture: John 1:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worst-Case Scenario Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

Sixth in a six-part series on the life of faith as seen in the person of Abraham

Go to the website www.worstcasescenarios.com, and you’ll find out what to do in the event you find yourself in a real-life, worst-case scenario. For example, there are complete instructions for such things as How to jump from a building into a dumpster How to survive if your parachute fails to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free