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  • John Wright avatar

    Abraham’s Faithful Work! Series

    Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010
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    James teaches that Abraham's faith that Paul taught about in Romans chapter four is the same faith that the Holy Spirit inspired him to write about and both he and Paul teach that biblical faith is a working faith.

    INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bible to James 2:21-24. 2. In the earlier lessons from this chapter James has declared and illustrated over and over the truth that a Christian is saved, “not by just faith, but rather by faith and works”. 3. In the last six verse of the second chapter of ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Sovereign Sacrifice: Foreknown, Foretold, For Faith

    Contributed by John Piper on Oct 30, 2009
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     | 18,640 views

    A message on the sovereignty of God

    So when [Jesus] had washed their feet, and taken His garments and reclined at the table again, He said to them, "Do you know what I have done to you? 13 "You call Me Teacher and Lord; and you are right, for so I am. 14 "If I then, the Lord and the Teacher, washed your feet, you also ought to wash ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Developing Abiding Faith In God's Promises

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 3, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 15,614 views

    When will we ever learn that all of God’s promises are true?

    January 4, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Psalm 86:11-13 Subject: The Truth of God Title: Developing Abiding Faith in God’s Promises Do you remember your very first encounter with the Bible? I’m talking about the first time you picked it up and began to read what is written on the pages. I still ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Faith Sharing In A Post Modern Culture Series

    Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 5, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,843 views

    The similarity of Athens to post-modernism and how Paul helps us in sharing our faith.

    Living in Modern Day Athens Paul, on his second missionary trip, entered the beautiful cosmopolitan city of Athens for the first time. Paul would have no doubt been astounded by the beautiful architecture. On a high hill overlooking Athens was the acropolis, the government building, and next to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Advent - Come All Ye Faithful

    Contributed by Peter Loughman on Dec 15, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 10,082 views

    Examines "Come All Ye Faithful" and Hebrews 1. Hymn speaks of much more than birth of Jesus, it calls us to worship Jesus because He is divine. YES, THE INTRO STORY IS ALL TRUE.

    Christmas Eve 1990. I came this close to being physically thrown out of church. We were new to town and we heard that a certain church in town had a fantastic Christmas Eve service. So, we went with some friends, about ten of us total, to this church in downtown Princeton, New Jersey. The church ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God, Our Faithful Promise Giver” Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,132 views

    When God promises, He delivers. EVERY TIME!

    1. A PROMISE. A COMMITMENT. A COVENANT. a. Webster’s says a promise is, “a declaration that one will do or refrain from doing something specified.” OR b. “A legally binding declaration that gives the person to whom it is made a right to expect or to claim the performance of a specified act.” OR “a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith And Fear On Friday The 13th

    Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Mar 13, 2009
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     | 4,231 views

    Really just a short devotional for teens on a "Don’t Fear" night.

    2 Kings 6 {{...It being Friday the 13th, come in wearing a hockey mask and a revving chainsaw (but take the blade off) Obviously, there will be some screaming, but pretty soon it should die down and be replaced by laughter. Take off the mask and say...}} Okay, I can take it by your reactions ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Cross Of Christ Is But A Symbol Of Our Faith

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Mar 21, 2009
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     | 4,968 views

    The cross is but a symbol of the death of Christ for our redemption. Let us not turn the cross into an idol.

    4th Sunday in Lent, March 22, 2009 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, as we move through this season of Lent, and closer to our celebration of your Son’s passion, help us to gain a deeper ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    A Life Of Faith Leads To Death In Hope

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Apr 2, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,199 views

    A funeral sermon for a long time member of the church, who died in faith.

    Dave Anderson, April 4, 2009 Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, through your Holy Spirit, open our hearts and minds to your Word, granting us a renewed and strengthened faith, that we might find comfort in ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Does Living The Life Of Faith Matter? Series

    Contributed by Todd Brock on Nov 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,937 views

    Living a life of faith really does matter. It matters to our family. I believe how we live has eternal significance! God would not have written down so many instructions for us to live a life of faith if it really didn’t matter!

    Introduction: Where have we been so far? April 13, Hebrews 10:19-22 – We found that our ability and the drive to live faithfully was provided by the cross of Jesus. Through the sacrifice of Jesus and his place as our High Priest we have been called to be children of God and therefore are called ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Justification Through Faith Is Nothing New. Series

    Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,440 views

    Paul takes his critics back to the OT to reveal that justification through faith is not some Pauline idea but Gods right from the begining.

    ROMANS 4: JUSTIFICATION THROUGH FAITH IS NOTHING NEW. • HAVE YOU EVER HEARD SOMETHING NEW FOR THE FIRST TIME AND IT HAS JUST BLOWN YOUR MIND AWAY? MAYBE IT HAS BECOME UNCOMFORTABLE, BECAUSE IT IS CHALLENGING ALL THOSE PRECONCEIVED IDEAS AND BELIEFS YOU HOLD. WHAT YOU HEAR DOESN’T FIT INTO YOU ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Promised Kingdom - Abram - Man Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,577 views

    God wants us to follow Abram’s example of living by faith, holding loosely to the things of this world, the things that appear to give comfort and security and to act on what God promises even when our external circumstances appear to indicate that it’s n

    If you’ve been here for the last couple of sermons in this series you may remember that one of the things we noted in the account of Adam & Eve was that they were called to live by faith in God’s word alone. All they were given to go on was what God had told them about not eating of the tree of ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Your Faith Has Saved You

    Contributed by Carl Benge on Oct 23, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,290 views

    Sermon about not taking God or the church for advantage

    As I looked over today’s Gospel reading I was reminded of the time I have spent as the treasurer of the local ministerial association. Throughout my time in that position I have met many people in various conditions in life. One of the interesting things that always struck me is how people seek ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Faith And Good Works Go Together Series

    Contributed by James May on Oct 23, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,305 views

    #10 in the Book of James Series continues with teaching concerning the relationship of faith and works in our salvation.

    #10 Faith and Good Works Go Together The Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May There was a man in England who put his Rolls-Royce on a boat and went across the English Channel to the mainland to take a vacation. While he was driving around Europe, the motor on his car quit running. He cabled ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Stepping Stones To Faith: Self-Control Series

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,032 views

    The Third Sermon of a Seven Part Series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’

    I begin this morning with a riddle, or, at least what I hope is a riddle. (Or maybe a pseudo-riddle). The riddle is a common experience several of us have had over the years. Here it is: ‘Some of us have had to do it more than once. It something that we know is for our own good but is sure very ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God