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  • David Trexler avatar

    Doubt To Faith--Fear To Peace

    Contributed by David Trexler on Mar 29, 2008
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     | 4,648 views

    One week after the resurrection and we are given a classic text to ponder.

    John 20:19-31 2008 One week after the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ we are back in the real world, and given what I consider a classic text to ponder. We are dealt four concepts this morning. Well they are really more than concepts. They are ways of life. They are doubt and faith—fear ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Radical Faith For A Radical Life

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Mar 29, 2008
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     | 10,488 views

    If you would just trust God’s word your life would change forever.

    March 30, 2008 Morning Worship Text: Romans 1:16-17 Subject: Faith in the Gospel Title: Radical Faith for a Radical Life There is a radical movement in Christianity called the “Word of Faith” movement. One of the pioneers of the movement in this recent generation was Kenneth Hagin. Brother ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Peter, Our Brother In Faith Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 7, 2008
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    Peter, Our Encouraging Brother in the Faith!”

    1. NEVER once does God ever sugar coat the men & woman He’s chosen to use. Plainly he writes through the pen of Paul: 1 Cor. 1.27 But God has chosen the foolish things of the world to put to shame the wise, and God has chosen the weak things of the world to put to shame the things which are mighty; ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Recognize Saving Faith Series

    Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 8, 2008
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     | 3,700 views

    James says that a faith that will take you to heaven will always have certain characteristics.

    Vs 18. James is not teaching salvation by works. We can’t “see” salvation; we can only see the results of salvation. HOW TO RECOGNIZE SAVING FAITH JAMES 2: 14-26 1. Illus. of funeral • It was the first time it happened to me, but it certainly wouldn’t be the last time. • As a young pastor, I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    It's All About Faith Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007
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     | 5,589 views

    Sermon three in a series of seven sermons based on Living the Christian Life - out of James

    Living the Christian Life It’s all About Faith James 2:1-26 It’s a term that we hear all of the time, “You’ve gotta have faith.” Really church, what is faith? We’ve all heard the Hebrews 11:1 definition, “Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen”. How do we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith In Darkness (2 Of 7) Series

    Contributed by Mark Mcnees on May 16, 2007
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    We can look at the spiritual heroes of the past and view them as neat and tidy people free from doubt and discouragement who have lived untarnished lives. These cartoon caricatures could not be further from the truth.

    Messy Spirituality “Faith in Darkness” By Pastor Mark McNees This message was originally given at Element3 Church in Tallahassee FL. To download this message’s corresponding PowerPoint, audio, and artistic elements for free please visit www.element3.org We are in the second week of a seven week ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Ed Wood avatar

    Putting Feet To Your Faith

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2007
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     | 8,052 views

    In Ephesians 4:1, five times Paul exhorts us to walk in a manner befitting the gospel we bear.

    PUTTING FEET TO YOUR FAITH Ephesians 4:1 INTRO: We have often heard the expression “Put feet to your prayers.” As I studied Ephesians that expression took on new meaning. The apostle Paul would have us put feet to our faith. In Ephesians 1-3, Paul explained the salvation we have in Jesus. When he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Murphy avatar

    Steps To Strengthen Our Faith Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jun 10, 2007
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     | 4,625 views

    Lazarus has died. What can this story tell us that can help strengthen our faith.

    Introduction I. One of the questions that I typically ask of scripture is “Why?” A. Why did God have this particular passage placed in His written word to us? B. Particularly in the case of the gospels, the easy answer is that it is the next act that a particular writer remembers or wants to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Aarssen avatar

    Is It Wrong To Question Our Faith

    Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jun 13, 2007
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     | 2,335 views

    Should we question our faith? Lets start there. The short answer is YES we should and can question our faith. You can be sure that an unbelieving world will be right there pointing an accusatory finger at us saying prove it.

    Is it wrong to question our faith? Questions, we all have hundreds and thousands of questions. It is one of the ways we learn. The other day a co-worker asked me a really good question. The bible tells us we must be ready to answer such questions. 1Peter 3:15 15But in your hearts set apart ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Salvation Is By Faith In Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 15, 2007
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     | 3,176 views

    We are called to pass on the baton of our faith as we received it. This sermon reminds us that salvation is by faith in Jesus and nothing else.

    Sports days are upon us once again at our local schools and I had a sense of “been here before” when I was watching my son Matthew practising his sprinting and his baton changing in the relay races at the Junior School this week. Some of the baton changes were smooth and effective, others were slow ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Faith Endures Despite The Disappointments Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 2, 2007
    based on 26 ratings
     | 18,958 views

    This message explores Joseph’s example of faith that endures disappointments.

    Have you ever wondered what determines if a person will or will not be a success? What are those vital ingredients necessary for success? For decades many considered the intelligence quotient or IQ test to be an important measure of potential. However, through the years we have seen many people ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Lord, Increase Our Faith"

    Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Oct 5, 2007
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     | 5,394 views

    A sermon for the 19th Sunday after Pentecost, Series C, Proper 22

    19th Sunday after Pentecost [Pr. 22] October 7, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, you sent your Son into our world to reveal your will and grace for our lives. But we confess that we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Seed-Size Your Faith

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 5, 2007
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     | 5,138 views

    Being super-sized cab be over-rated and seed-sized under estimated in the life of faith.

    Title: Seed-size Your Faith Text: Luke 17:5-10 Thesis: Being super-sized can be over-rated and seed-sized under estimated in the life of faith. Introduction It has been in the news of late. Fifty years ago, on October 4, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Sputnik 1 into orbit. Sputnik 1 was ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith, Our Strong Foundation Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Oct 23, 2007
     | 7,940 views

    I believe that everyone have faith. But many including some that are in the church, have faith in the things that are tangible, instead of the things that are not seen.

    FAITH,OUR STRONG FOUNDATION Hebrews 11:1-3 My brothers and my sister as we approach this series on faith, I am inclined to believe that we all have faith, but on different plains. As I had shared ever so briefly last week, that there are some that have faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith That Gives Everlasting Life Series

    Contributed by A. David Hart on Nov 4, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,343 views

    To reveal to the listener the importance of walking with God.

    FAITH THAT GIVES LIFE EVERLASTING Hebrews 11:5 & 6 My brothers and my sister when it comes to everlasting life, there is one key ingredient, it’s called faith. The thing that should make Christianity appeal to all of us is that we have the assurance of knowing that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist