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  • Scott Carmer avatar

    Where Is Your Faith Taking You?

    Contributed by Scott Carmer on Aug 13, 2007
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    How is your faith today? Can you learn anything from Abraham and Sarah about the power of faith to follow God into the unknown?

    Where is Your Faith Taking You? Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16 August 12, 2007 After Noah built the ark, the animals started to board the ship two by two. Pair after pair of animals passed by Noah, heading up the ramp into the ship. Finally a lone hippo waddled up and Noah asked him where his mate was. "I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    He's Not Safe. He's A Lion.

    Contributed by Davon Huss on May 1, 2006
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    A sermon on Jesus and the Syrophoenician woman from Mark 7:24-30 and Matthew 15:21-28. (Material adapted from Mark Garland in "NIV Application Commentary", SermonCentral Contributors, and Jack Peters)

    Sermon for 4/30/2006 Mark 7:24-30 He’s not safe. He’s a lion. Introduction: College English class: Table Talk. I could say that paper was out of character. Thesis: Let’s examine the two main characters in this story: Jesus and the Syrophoenician woman For instances: I. Jesus Christ A. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith's Hall Of Fame: Abel

    Contributed by Doug Lyon on Feb 17, 2008
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    Abel’s example challenges us to live our Christian lives by faith

    Shiloh Bible Church Hebrews 11:4 Faith’s Hall of Fame: Abel Introduction Cooperstown, NY. Those of you who are baseball fans know that it is the home of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Ten years ago, back in July of 1998, my son Joel and I visited Cooperstown. We had tickets to the Hall of Fame game ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    How To Live By Faith

    Contributed by Carl Kolb on Mar 24, 2008
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    A lesson in learning to trust God from the book of Habakkuk

    Habakkuk 2:1-4 “How Do I Live By Faith?” I have some friends who are doing what is known as "living by faith." To them, and to many who use that phrase, it means that they are trusting totally on God to supply their financial needs. As a matter of fact, most people who use the term "living by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Orthodoxy Of The Devil Series

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 18, 2008
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    If we believe there is a God, our faith is no better than that of the demons. They believe God is one, and they shudder. The message explores the faith of the demons, encouraging us to have the faith of saints.

    JAMES 2:18-19 ORTHODOXY OF THE DEVIL “Someone will say, ‘You have faith and I have works.’ Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder!” Though orthopraxy is absolutely ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Our Commitment To God Must Be Consistent

    Contributed by Joe Bedy on Jan 30, 2003
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    Whining,grumbling and complaining are signs of inconsistent faithfulness or consistent unfaithfulness.

    January 30 2003 Central Christian Church St. Petersburg, Florida Joe Bedy Our Commitment to God Must Be Consistent Joshua 24:14-15 Our scripture tonight that Brian read comes from the mouth of Joshua, Joshua was the young man God had chosen and Moses mentored to lead the Jews into the promise ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Home Sweet Home

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 4, 2005
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    No matter how good the trip it is good to be back home. Citizenship is in heaven

    Home Sweet Home It had been years since Renee and I got away for a real vacation. Years ago when the kids were small we went to Disney World. We did go on one of the weekend cruse ship things once that was about 6 years ago. So now we had a once in a life time experience. We flew to Malta had ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Faith Acts Even When You Feel Inferior Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 14, 2007
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    A sermon the looks at the example of Moses’ faith.

    He is a successful and intelligent person; he has been blessed with a wonderful wife and children, he has quite a few friends and they do love him. But deep inside there was something that was telling him, “You are different, you are not as worthy as other people.” Whenever he goes to a public ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Hero's Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Greg Cooper on Oct 26, 2007
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    AN AVERAGE PERSON WITH AN ABOVE AVERAGE HEART

    TITLE: HERO’S HAVE ABOVE AVERAGE HEARTS TEXT: HEBREWS 11:36& 37 INTRO: All of these people had a heart that made a difference in the lives of others. Doug and Margaret Nichols have faced their share of obstacles. After surgery for colon cancer in April 1993, Doug sat across from his doctor ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Tim Smith avatar

    The Faith Of Mary

    Contributed by Tim Smith on Dec 6, 2006
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    This sermon looks at Mary and the faith she displayed and garners lessons about faith. It ends with a call to faith in action.

    The Faith ?Of Mary Dr. Tim Smith? Luke 1:26-38 Video: Why Is It Me. Why is it me God has asked? It must have been a question with which Mary wrestled. Mary has captured the attention and affection of generations of believers, but more importantly, she caught the attention of God! For she was ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Kelvin Parks avatar

    Whenever The Lord Says Peace ... There Will Be Peace

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jul 24, 2004
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    Why does God allow storms in our life ...

    Whenever the Lord says Peace ... there will be Peace Mark 4:35-41 Reverend Kelvin Lebron Parks Preached at Living Stone Christian Center, Standish, Maine on 25 July 2004 Ø Prayer Ø Thanks o Pastor Jason Jones o Wife and April o Congregation Scripture: Mark 4:35-41 (STAND) [v. 35] And the same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ivan Casteel avatar

    Faith Without Obedience Is Dead

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Mar 14, 2004
    based on 24 ratings
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    To help better understand the importance of faith and obedience

    PP2005 FAITH WITHOUT OBEDIENCE IS DEAD Hebrews 11:8-10; Text verse Vs. 8; 1 Samuel 15:22. INTRODUCTION: Turn first to Genesis 12:1, and we will read verses 1-4 in this chapter of God’s Word in conjunction with what we have already read. The world would have never heard about Abraham had he ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Russell Brownworth avatar

    Where Judgment Begins

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 16, 2006
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    Three kinds of faith that invite the judgment of God.

    March 19, 2006 Third Sunday in the Season of Lent -------------------------------------------------- A side issue related to the text this morning begs our attention: • How can an angry Jesus, whipping the money-changers, be the loving Lord we know? At least one author has stated it this way: ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Mark Schaeufele avatar

    The Great Adventure

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 29, 2006
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    In the great adventure, God does not promise us that there will not be problems along the way, but He does promise to be with every step.

    The Great Adventure Text: Matt. 2:13-23 Introduction 1. Illustration: The following ad once appeared in a London newspaper: "Men wanted for hazardous journey. Small wages, bitter cold, long months of complete darkness, constant danger, safe return doubtful." The ad was signed by Sir Ernest ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    Faith To Move Against The Stream Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 6, 2007
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    Discover the kind of faith it takes to move against the stream of popular culture as you examine the life of Noah.

    What fish is known for swimming up stream against almost insurmountable odds? The Salmon is the answer. The Salmon swims up stream to fulfill a God given instinct to reach its feeding and breeding grounds. Salmon are famous for their fighting spirit. They battle currents and leap across rapids and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist