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  • Jamie Wright avatar

    What It Means To Have Faith Series

    Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jun 28, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
     | 4,463 views

    Taken from Hebrews 11, what does it mean to have faith as a Christian?

    What It Means to Have Faith? Pastor Jamie Wright * Maranatha Fellowship Church Hebrews 11:6 “But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” Faith is: 1. Believing when I don’t see ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Forgiving One Another

    Contributed by Dallas Mcgill on Jun 1, 2002
    based on 49 ratings
     | 5,183 views

    God owns the title deed to forgiveness. What is forgiveness to Him?

    Forgiveness Key Verse: Ephesians 4:32 “And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted; forgiving one another; even as God, for Christ’s sake, hath forgiven you.” Definition of Forgiveness Pardon. To give up the wish to punish or retaliate. Not to have hard feelings at or towards. Forgiveness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Thorn

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Aug 18, 2001
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,057 views

    God can deliver you from the pain you are feeling.

    THE THORN And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me. And he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Building The House Of Prayer

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Apr 30, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,078 views

    Building the house of prayer must start with the individual and move into the corporate church body.

    Building the House of Prayer James 5:13-18 I. There is the Call to Prayer (v. 13-16a) A. The Subjects for Prayer (v. 13-14) 1. The brethren 2. Those that are suffering 3. Those that are sick 4. Those who are rejoicing B. The Strength of Prayer (v. 15-16a) 1. Faithful praying is according to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Any Faith Left?

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 2,732 views

    This sermon blends together Luke 18: 1 - 8 and Deuteronomy 1: 16 - 17 to arrive at a description of the faith God expects from Christians.

    Any Faith Left? Luke 18: 1 - 8 Intro: A young entrepreneur came a “dry town” to build a tavern. He was not breaking any laws to do so. The community was just conservatively religious. A group of members from the various churches in town met and prayed for God to intervene. That night the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Courage And Cowardice At The Garden Gate Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 15, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,643 views

    Peter’s Denial of Christ (part 2 of 2).

    COURAGE AND COWARDICE AT THE GARDEN GATE (Part 2) John 18:15-18, 25-27 INTRO: This morning, we started this message on the life of Simon Peter, and just got started. We saw how he was tempted by the devil, and denied ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Introduction Series

    Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 31, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,633 views

    Introduction to the book of Jude

    Jude 1-4 “Introduction” • Vs 1 Who is Jude? Jude or Judah (Heb.) form of Judas (Greek) • 2 Possibilities o Judas, the Apostle, also called Thaddaeus (Luke 6:16) o Judas, the half brother of Jesus (Matthew 13:55) • It was not the apostle, vs. 17; he would have identified himself as an apostle ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Sealed With A Promise Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 18, 2007
     | 3,782 views

    In Haggai’s final message reveals the judgment to come and God’s faithfulness that will be revealed.

    Sealed with a Promise Haggai 2:20-23 Haggai 2:20-22 (NLT) The Lord sent this second message to Haggai on December 18: [21] "Tell Zerubbabel, the governor of Judah, that I am about to shake the heavens and the earth. [22] I will overthrow royal thrones, destroying the power of foreign kingdoms. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Road To A Miracle

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Mar 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,084 views

    determination of Blind Bartimaeus to receive his miracle from Jesus

    Intro: the story of healing of blind Bartimaeus is one of my favorites in all of scripture. There are so many encouragements for receiving from Jesus in this story. The Story is found in Mark 10:46-52. The Road To A Miracle I. He realized Jesus was the key to his miracle--v.47 When he heard that ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Falling From Grace Series

    Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 13, 2010
     | 4,791 views

    Speaking on grace has seemed one sided…when you speak of unconditional forgiveness, limitless love, & boundless acceptance. It’s just screaming to be abused and misused... here are three loop-holes:

    Speaking on grace has seemed one sided…when you speak of unconditioned forgiveness and limitless love and boundless acceptance… * The scent of sandal arises when you tell sinners that; “No matter what, God loves you and can forgive you.” or that “No amount of effort and works impresses God any ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Basis For Judging Others Series

    Contributed by Steve Smith on Oct 8, 2007
     | 3,509 views

    What is the basis for making judgments of others? Jesus teaches how one’s fruit will expose the heart as well as the choice in life.

    I. INTRODUCTION A. The Dangers of In/Out of Context 1. Key Verse of S.O.M. - Matthew 5:20 a. The Setting - Jesus Has Just Called The Disciples All they had for examples before Jesus was the Pharisee and Scribes. Jesus needed to show them his way of life was different. b. The LAW was all they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Praying Heart Of Jesus Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 10, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,768 views

    Introduction to a study on the Lord’s Prayer that gives an overview of the approach of Jesus to prayer in the Gospels

    THE LORD’S PRAYER Part 1 of 4 “The Praying Heart of Jesus” Sunday, August 7, 2005 Text: Matthew 6:9-13, Mark 1:35-39; Luke 11:5-10, 18:9-14 A fly was looking up at a praying mantis, “What are you doing?” asked the fly. “I’m praying” he responded. “Don’t be stupid, insects don’t pray!” the fly ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    The Prayers Of A Prophet

    Contributed by Robert Travis on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,728 views

    The prayers of a righteous man availeth much.

    THE PRAYERS OF A PROPHET 1Sa 12:19-25 19 And all the people said unto Samuel, Pray for thy servants unto the LORD thy God, that we die not: for we have added unto all our sins this evil, to ask us a king. 20 And Samuel said unto the people, Fear not: ye have done all this wickedness: yet turn not ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Christian Citizen

    Contributed by Ed Wood on May 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 2,558 views

    Christians are both citizens of this world and members of a new kingdom.

    THE CHRISTIAN CITIZEN Romans 13:1-14 INTRO: In recent years, we Americans have elected a president and celebrated our constitution. During the same time, as members of a church, we have shared in special occasions and ongoing efforts to fulfill our church’s mission. Christians are both citizens ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prayer: The Ulimate In Communication

    Contributed by Jon Sullivan on Mar 18, 2010
     | 2,072 views

    Prayer is the primary power source for believers. This sermon will help us to develop a more power prayer life.

    PRAYER, THE ULTIMATE IN COMMUNICATION INTRODUCTION: Paul tell us in his letters that the battle we fight is not against flesh and blood, yet we remain improperly armed. We know that God desire personal relationship with us, yet we rarely spend time with Him. We know that God desire the best ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ