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  • Richard White avatar

    Do You Believe In Miracles Series

    Contributed by Richard White on Apr 30, 2004
    based on 36 ratings
     | 5,803 views

    The Gospel of John records several miracles. ALl of them have a purpose in the writing.

    Do you believe in Miracles? There are an awful lot of events passing themselves off as miracles these days. There are religions popping up all over claiming inner power, or secrets to the divine power. They tell us each and every one of us can experience miracles regardless what they believe. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Who Are You Going To Believe?

    Contributed by Mike Honzell on Feb 17, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,785 views

    weigh the evidence and receive christ

    WHO ARE YOU GOING TO BELIEVE? John 18: 33-38 INTRODUCTION: A. Under the Roman system of law, Pilate was not only the Judge but also the jury 1. He had the responsibility to hear the evidence and come to a conclusion of guilt or innocence about Jesus based on ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Basics Of Being A Consecrated Believer

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 21, 2004
    based on 55 ratings
     | 8,093 views

    In the midst of civil and religious ruin, harsh living conditions and spiritual apathy Ezra is used by God to revive Israel as he demonstrates the basics of being a consecrated believer.

    THE BASICS OF BEING A CONSECRATED BELIEVER Ezra 7:6-10 EZRA 7:10 For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments. Introduction: The Israelites returned to Jerusalem after having been taken into Babylonian captivity for 70 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Do You Believe?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 14, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,561 views

    What we believe about the events of Easter morning must be at the center of our faith in Christ Jesus. We must believe in the resurrection of Christ Jesus "Otherwise, you have believed in vain."

    I Corinthians 15: 1 – 11 What Do You Believe? Intro: A number of years ago, some Chinese and Americans were witnessing an athletic event together for the first time. The band struck up a tune. The Chinese, thinking it was playing the United States’ national anthem, stood. --- Then, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Why I Believe In Healing

    Contributed by Matt Krachunis on Apr 29, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,599 views

    A great sermon on healing.

    Why I believe in Healing. 1. God has always said that he was a healer Exodus 15:25-26 Exodus 23:25 Deuteronomy 7:15 2 Kings 5 Naaman was healed by God. Psalms 103:3 Heals all your disease *Gods track record is 100% accurate. He has never been wrong. He has ALWAYS did what he said he would do. * ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    What Do You Believe

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 10, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 3,437 views

    Some foundational principles of money.

    INTRO: This past January the pastors were at a retreat in Duluth and the speaker told of a missionary friend who was trying to reach this group of people in Mexico. They had a difficult time because these villagers had what he phrased “a scarcity mentality.” The missionary said their belief ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    Do You Really Believe?

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 16, 2006
    based on 140 ratings
     | 123,908 views

    A shorter sermon about the difference between having true belief versus just thinking you have true belief. Interesting illustration about a pendulum.

    Take an empty cola bottle sometime and fill it half full of water. Then, take some vegetable oil and fill it the rest of the way. Then try to shake it with all your might so it will become all mixed up. What happens? The moment you stop shaking, it begins to separate from one another, doesn’t ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Believing What We Say Series

    Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Sep 4, 2005
    based on 51 ratings
     | 12,489 views

    Jesus said we can say to the mountain "Be thou removed and be thou cast into the sea" if we don’t doubt but believe those things which we say shall come to pass. It’s time to start believing those things that we say.

    Believing Those Things That We Say INTRO - We are still talking about becoming the church. We learned that it is time to stop playing church and start being the church. As the church we are Mount Sion. We are that spiritual place and that holy place in which God dwells because the Spirit of ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    I Believe In God The Father Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 4, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,258 views

    The Apostles’ Creed has been Christianity’s statement of faith for over 1,600 years. What do we mean when we say these words and how do these beliefs impact our lives today.

    Psalm 46:1-11 “I Believe in God Almighty” INITRODUCTION The Apostles’ Creed is one of the oldest statements of faith in the Christian Church. We can find traces of it back to the second century and have record of its use in its present form by 450 AD. This creed expresses what we believe ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    I Believe In The Holy Spirit Series

    Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 20, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,787 views

    In the Third Article of the Apostles’ Creed, we boldly proclaim that we believe in the Holy Spirit. What are we saying when we make this claim? What difference does this belief make in our lives?

    1 Corinthians 12:1-11 “I Believe In The Holy Spirit” INTRODUCTION The Holy Spirit is probably the least known and understood person of the Trinity. We know that God the Father created all things. In our creeds we say that God is all-knowing, all-powerful, and is present everywhere. We know ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Believer's New Prayer Helper Series

    Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 18, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
     | 4,542 views

    We will learn of the Holy Spirit role in helping us to pray as we are expected to.

    Believer’s New Prayer Helper His Identity and Indispensability His Intensity NCBC, 5/23/04, Romans 8:26-27 Knowing that intercessory prayer is our mightiest weapon and the supreme call for all Christians today, I pleadingly urge our people everywhere to pray. Believing that prayer is the greatest ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    I Believe In Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 29, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 9,072 views

    This sermon examines the significance of the name Jesus Christ.

    Introduction As we continue our series in The Apostles’ Creed I would like to examine today what it means to believe in Jesus Christ. Please listen as I recite the Apostles’ Creed: I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Whom Have You Believed

    Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Jun 7, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,633 views

    We live in perilous times. Whom you have believed will determine how you get through them.

    WHOM HAVE YOU BELIEVED? Text: Hebrews 6:1; 2 Timothy 3: 1-5; 11:1-40 Faith is the victory that overcomes the world. But only faith towards God will do this. The text says to move away from dead works and have faith towards God. We must move away from the things that will hinder us. We must move ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Mitchell Skelton avatar

    Who Are You Going To Believe? Series

    Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 23, 2004
    based on 35 ratings
     | 3,218 views

    This is perhaps one of the most difficult passages in the New Testament. There is no doubt that this is the most difficult passage in first John. Scholars have debated this passage, commentators have commentated, even some who copied the ancient text of

    Who are You going to Believe? 1 John 5:6—12 INTRODUCTION This is perhaps one of the most difficult passages in the New Testament. There is no doubt that this is the most difficult passage in first John. Scholars have debated this passage, commentators have commentated, even some who copied the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Believers Are God's Treasured Possession

    Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jun 29, 2004
    based on 21 ratings
     | 16,677 views

    PENTECOST 4(A) - Believers are God’s treasured possession because God draw us close and we continue in God’s word.

    BELIEVERS ARE GOD’S TREASURED POSSESSION Exodus 19:2-8 - June 27, 2004 - Pentecost 4 EXODUS 19:2-8 2After they set out from Rephidim, they entered the Desert of Sinai, and Israel camped there in the desert in front of the mountain. 3Then Moses went up to God, and the LORD called to him ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran