Sermons about Spiritual Example

Dad...what Do Those Rocks Mean?

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 29, 2007

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“Dad…what do those rocks mean?” Create a memorial, a testimony unto the Lord in your life. We need to make and leave a big impact for our future generations, by creating these monuments and memorials of faith, Here are some ways to achieve this.

I heard a message from a financial planner many years ago about creating a nest egg for our future. He actually spoke about the Israelites crossing over the Jordan, and how the children in years later asked their fathers…‘Dad, what do those rocks mean?’ The point was that when the Israelites ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's In A Name? Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

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Fourth in a six-part series on the life of faith as seen in the person of Abraham

Shortcuts to God’s will are not worth taking. In chapter 16, we read that Abram and Sarai decided that enough was enough; perhaps God meant that Abram would have a son by another woman, since Sarai was barren, and so she gave her maiden Hagar to Abram. Hagar conceived and bore Ishmael to Abram; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Wow! What Faith! Series

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Oct 3, 2006

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Twice in the Gospel record we are told that Jesus marveled. Here in Capernaum, He marveled at the faith of a Gentile; and in Nazareth, He marveled at the unbelief of the Jews.

Luke 7:7 Wherefore neither thought I myself worthy to come unto thee: but say in a word, and my servant shall be healed. Luke 7:8 For I also am a man set under authority, having under me soldiers, and I say unto one, Go, and he goeth; and to another, Come, and he cometh; and to my servant, Do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 5: Waiting On God In Faith

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

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Abraham’s Journey of Faith

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 16:1-16 1. Promised Seed. "Now Sarai Abram’s wife bare him no children" (Gen. 16:1). "I will make thy seed as the dust of the earth" (13:16). "Look toward heaven, can you count the stars . . . so shall your seed be" (15:5). 2. Rejected alternative. "What wilt thou give ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Faith

Contributed by Brannon Revel on Feb 11, 2003

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characteristics of one who is growing in their faith.

Growing Faith Genesis 12:6-10 Last week we began our study of Abram, the man God chose to begin the great nation of Israel. We examined the call of God in the sense that God’s call on our life is not about us, God’s call requires us to make sacrifices, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Ashes

Contributed by Jim Dillinger on Jun 3, 2005

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Don’t give into despair. You never know what great things God can do even with the worst of situations.

Out of the Ashes Ruth 1:6-7, 19-21 Are you feeling like life can’t get any worse than what it is right now? Is it a struggle to remain faithful to God? Are you just hanging on by a thread and afraid that it’s going to break at any moment? Read the book of Ruth. Today I will give you the short ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Old Camel Knees Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 9, 2005

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This is an introduction to a study of the Book of James. In this sermon we look at the different stages in the life of the author as he transforms from doubting skeptic to humble believer and righteous leader.

Scripture For most of this past year we have studied Paul’s letter to the Galatians on Sunday mornings. Galatians is a book that emphasizes Christian doctrine. As we studied Galatians we learned what we are to believe about the gospel. Hopefully, we grew in our understanding of the gospel. So, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Beyond Easy Believism! Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 19, 2005

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In James 2:14-26 we find two great truths about genuine saving faith that are meant to give you a solid foundation upon which to build your life and ministry.

Scripture A Chicago-based newspaper, StreetWise, is sold by homeless people, who collect a portion of the proceeds. One day as Dr. Joseph Stowell, then serving as President of the Moody Bible Institute, walked to work, he passed a StreetWise vendor. It was a bitterly cold January morning, and he ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Will Be Faithful To The End Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007

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We all need to make the commitment to be faithful until the end no matter what outer circumstances may come our way.

I Will Be Faithful to the End Introduction: Over the past few weeks we have talked about different commitments that we can and should make. We have talked about being better witnesses, better stewards, better students of the Word and better servants for Christ. In all we do we need to strive to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:4-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keeping The Faith

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Oct 28, 2007

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We have hope only because we have faith. We only hope for what we believe is attainable. And we believe, or have faith, in God because of his love for us.

(Lectionary Reading is 2 Timothy 4:6-8,16-18 -- 9-15 is left out) Collect prayer: Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

What Is Faith? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 4, 2006

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This sermon examines the biblical description of faith. What is faith? One way to get a better picture of biblical faith is to gain a clear understanding of what biblical faith is not.

Scripture Author Tim Hansel tells the story about the day he and his son Zac were out in the country, climbing around in some cliffs. He heard a voice from above him yell, “Hey Dad! Catch me!” He turned around to see Zac joyfully jumping off a rock straight at him. Zac had first jumped and then ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30, Daniel 6:25-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

True Leadership Requires Faith Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 20, 2004

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Moses was one of the greatest leaders in History, especially in the Old Testament. He was the deliverer, the great law giver, the great statesman who was used mightily of God in his day. Yet had it not been for his faith, we would have never heard of Mo

TRUE LEADERSHIP REQUIRES FAITH Heb 11:23-29 Have faith! That is an admonition often heard, often from those who are not going through the things we are going through. Have faith in God, for faith is only as good as its object. Our faith must be in God, in his word, in his promises. “Without ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

A Brief Meditation

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 22, 2000

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A devotion for growing believers

As I begin to type this it is 8:09 am. The temperature outside is 30 degrees. Just ten minutes ago, I was taking care of my dogs so I could come back inside and set to work without distractions or other obligations on my mind. Their water dish was still about half full, but it was half full of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-5

Denomination: Orthodox

Sowing And Reaping

Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 22, 2001

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This sermon shows the design of faith in the Christian life and the value of faith.

Scripture: Gen. 8:22 Title: “Sowing and Reaping” Introduction: A sobbing little girl stood near a small church from which she had been turned away because it was too crowded. “I can’t go to Sunday School,” she sobbed to the pastor as he walked by. Seeing her shabby, unkempt appearance, the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Incredibles Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 18, 2005

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This is the 1st sermon in the series "Super Heroes Of The Faith".

Series: Super Heroes Of The Faith [#1] GOD’S INCREDIBLES Hebrews 11:1-7 Introduction: T.V. and movies have changed dramatically through the years concerning subject matter and morals; but one theme that has always been popular (especially amongst children) is Super Heroes. Super Heroes are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

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