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  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    The Marks Of Great Faith

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 1, 2008
    based on 35 ratings
     | 12,312 views

    When one is told that their faith is great, it bears our study and meditation. What were the marks of this Canaanite ladies’ faith? There are at least four marks of great faith!

    The Marks of Great Faith Matthew 15:21-28 Jesus Christ did not exaggerate or mince words. He spoke the truth and the truth alone. When He applauds someone’s faith as "great," then it ought to make us take notice. Only twice, both with Gentiles, does Jesus Christ call someone’s faith "great." ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Uses The Ordinary

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Mar 3, 2008
    based on 8 ratings
     | 9,055 views

    Learn how God will use ordinary people in His service.

    It is amazing how ordinary people sometimes rise above the masses to accomplish great things. • Abraham Lincoln was born in a log cabin yet rose to become one of our greatest presidents. • Michael Jordan was cut from his middle school basketball ball team because he was an ordinary player. • Dolly ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Mountain Believing Faith: Part 2 Series

    Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 6, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,282 views

    If we want the promises of God, we have to be willing to step out and take hold of them.

    Mountain Believing Faith: Part 2 Text: Joshua 15:13-19 Introduction 1. Illustration: ‘You see things as they are, and ask ”why?” But I dream things that never were, and ask “why not?” (George Bernard Shaw) 2. Faith is a verb, not a noun. Therefore, faith requires action. Once we have ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    God Will Deliver You Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Powell on Feb 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 22,617 views

    Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego display their faithfulness to God - in turn, God shows His faithfulness to them.

    God Will Deliver You – If You Choose Him Daniel 3 February 3, 2008 AM Sermon “Eye Openers for God” Theologian Warren Wiersbe makes the following statement: The Devil Tempts to Destroy our Faith God tests us to Develop our Faith Deliverance comes when we are Faithful to God There are some in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Life Of Fairh Iii Series

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Jul 15, 2007
     | 2,371 views

    The Life of faith is lived byfollowing an unseen God into unknown territory

    The Life of Faith III Hebrews 11: 8-10, 17-19 I. Faith Answers the Door The implication in the original language is this; he answered the call while it was still ringing in his ears He gives up all in faith upon the invisible God He loses all to gain all A. Regardless of Human Circumstances Leaving ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Understanding Faith Series

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 16, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,362 views

    Stretch your understanding of faith by examining the basis of faith and the behavior of faith.

    I want to take a look at some Biblical principles that will stretch our understanding of faith. Would you open your Bibles to Hebrews 11? I want to do an introductory sermon entitled “Understanding Faith.” Follow along as I read verses 1-3 and 6. "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Dare To Dream

    Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jul 26, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 4,169 views

    Without a dream (vision) we are still and dead. If we are to stay motivated, strong, and true to our God we must have a dream.

    DARE TO DREAM Genesis 37: 5-11 Introduction: When we are children we have great dreams. When born-again we are given a new dream; (Heaven) A woman told her husband, I dreamed you gave me a gold necklace What do you think it means?” “I don’t know, Valentine’s Day is coming soon, maybe you’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Life Of Fairh Iv Series

    Contributed by Billy Noel on Jul 27, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,692 views

    as you live the life of faith it calls you to make hard choices

    The Life of Faith IV Hebrews 11: 24-28 God speaks to Amram in a dream Thermuthis –Pharaoh’s Daughter Nothing is more important that making the right choices in life The life of faith involves making choices, hard choices Faith Makes Difficult Choices In the life of Moses we see that faith enabled ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    The Person Who Walks With God

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Aug 1, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,226 views

    Consider what it means to walk with God as you examine the life of Enoch.

    When I was in seminary in New Orleans an interesting story developed in the northeastern part of our country in the life of a man named Peter Jenkins. Peter was a young man who was disillusioned with people and with life and was looking for answers. He decided to go in search of answers. Peter ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Victory Via Failure

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Sep 13, 2007
    based on 35 ratings
     | 8,323 views

    Is it possible to get to victory by means of failures? Three of the closest disciples of Jesus show us the process by some special events in their lives.

    Victory Via Failure Luke 5:1-11 1 And it came to pass, that, as the people pressed upon him to hear the word of God, he stood by the lake of Gennesaret, 2 And saw two ships standing by the lake: but the fishermen were gone out of them, and were washing their nets. 3 And he entered into one of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faith: What It Ain't—what It Is

    Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 14, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,262 views

    This passage in Hebrews gives us the ingredients, implications and illustrations of faith. By defining what faith isn’t, we can learn what true faith is.

    The eleventh chapter of Hebrews is one of the best known of the great chapters of the Bible. It has been called the “Westminster Abby of Scripture” because the heroes of faith are enshrined here. Perhaps that is a misnomer, for some people who have been to Westminster Abby and have said it seemed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith In Action

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,055 views

    We all have it. Some more than others. Some people want more of it, while others try to deny having any of it at all. We rely on it to get us through each day, and it’s our key to eternal life.

    Other Scripture used: Genesis 15:1-6 Hebrews 11:1-3(4-7)8-16 Luke 12:32-40 Psalm 33 or 33:12-15, 18-22 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Genesis 22: When God Asks The Unthinkable - Which He Will.

    Contributed by Tom Dixon on Sep 23, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,479 views

    This amazing chapter brings insight into why God tests us and how God’s faithfulness always prevails.

    Genesis 22: Sacrifice of Isaac When God Asks the Unthinkable – Which He Does! Review: • Abraham - 75 yrs old when he left Haran (Gen 12:4); • 11 years later: Still no son. Abe figures he has to take up the matter himself; fathers Ishmael at 86 yrs old (Gen 16:16); God says Ishmael is not the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Scott Chambers avatar

    Faith Trusts When God Promises The Impossible Series

    Contributed by Scott Chambers on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,234 views

    A message that looks at the faith of Abraham

    Today we are going to begin a series that explores what type of faith we should strive to attain. Throughout this series we will be looking at different people who are mentioned in the great faith chapter of the Bible, Hebrews 11. Each of these individuals displayed what we would term an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Overcoming The Fear Factor

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007
     | 2,078 views

    There is an "x" factor thorughout history, and in our lives, whose presence is the difference between success and failure, blessing and cursing, life and death.

    Passage: 1 Samuel 17:1-58 Intro: A favorite sermon style at this church is when PJ does math!! 1. don’t worry, I checked it all out with the coach of the State champion Math Counts team. 2. going to look at this familiar story of David and Goliath, but add this mathematical twist. 3. ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free