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Having A Clean Heart - Test #4 Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 23, 2012

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If our hearts are really clean, then we love God, but if our hearts condemn us, we don’t love God. How can we have a clean heart

We are in the middle of 6 tests that prove if we really love God. Tonight’s test asks, “Do you have a clean heart?” If our hearts are really clean, then we love God, but if our hearts condemn us, we don’t love God. How can we have a clean heart? Let’s look at what ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

O Come, And Be Faithful - Faithfulness Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Nov 3, 2005

based on 167 ratings

| 16,610 views

Inside Paul’s heart we find faithfulness: To the FAMILY, in our FINANCES, to the FELLOWSHIP, and to the FAITH. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

O Come, and be Faithful Acts 20:18-38 [opening PowerPoint clip from Old Faithful] The Apostle Paul took 3 missionary journeys. In chapter 20 he’s about to begin the last lap…his 3rd trip. And in these verses he’s about to head out for Jerusalem, and he has to say goodbye to these saints at ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:18-38

Denomination: Baptist

Is The Lord Among Us Or Not? Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Mar 23, 2011

based on 4 ratings

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The Bible is a book about God – who God is and what He wants. Exodus follows the same pattern – it is a book about God. The message is simple: God is good. He is good and what He does is good. Every chapter speaks of the very hand of God throughout the

The Bible is a book about God – who God is and what He wants. Exodus follows the same pattern – it is a book about God. The message is simple: God is good. He is good and what He does is good. Every chapter speaks of the very hand of God throughout the deliverance and journeys of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

When Trials Become Triumphs

Contributed by Michael Cariño on Sep 6, 2017

based on 2 ratings

| 11,958 views

When life hits you hard, don’t let it knock you down.

When Trials Become Triumphs When Jason Lester was 12 years old, he was hit by a car and suffered a paralyzed arm. Decades later, he’d be a world-class endurance sports champion. Today, he can swim faster, ride further and run incredible distances as an Ironman and Ultraman, and he does it all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Soar Through The Seasons In Ministry Series

Contributed by William Tan Yh on May 28, 2020

| 2,410 views

We will experience seasons of ups and downs in the ministry. There are days when we feel like an eagle soaring on the high winds, while other days we feel like a deflated balloon.

Brothers and Sisters, I wish to share this devotion with you. I remember a preacher said that in a motorcycle training school, the instructor taught him that where he looked there his motorcycle would go. If he did not keep his eyes straight on the road but looked in the ditch , his motorcycle ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Charismatic

01 - James 1:1-8 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 20, 2021

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This is the 1st of 11 Studies on the Book of James and talks about our attitude to trials, and about seeking God for wisdom.

James 1:1 “James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad: Greetings.” James begins his letter by introducing himself, as the bondservant of both God and of the Lord Jesus Christ. A bondservant was a slave to his master. In the Old ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8, Acts 8:1, 1 Corinthians 13:4, Matthew 5:48, Hebrews 2:10, Romans 5:1-5 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

As Worthless As A Dead Battery Series

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Mar 19, 2023

based on 1 rating

| 2,672 views

Message 5 in a series through James that helps us explore the relationship between faith and works in our lives. James was the half-brother of Jesus and the leader of the church in Jerusalem

I have the good pleasure of working alongside several self-proclaimed mechanical ignoramuses. And between these two guys, they have a LOT of talent and God has gifted them with things that he didn’t give me. But the one skillset that neither of them has ever been accused of is this: auto mechanic. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-24, Matthew 25:34-40, Matthew 7:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Want What?!?

Contributed by Peter Thelander on Jun 27, 2005

based on 8 ratings

| 2,866 views

Abraham offers his son, Isaac, as a test of his faith

You want What?!? Genesis 22:1-14 Context: Today’s story is recorded in Genesis – the book of beginnings, of firsts. It records the beginning of world, the first man and woman, the first temptation, the first sin, the first offerings, the first sacrifice. And the first Hebrew, Abraham. So where ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: United Methodist

Standing Firm In The Faith: The Story Of Polycarp

Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 17, 2025

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The story of Polycarp reminds us that true faith is tested in the fire of adversity. He could have saved his life by renouncing Christ, but he chose to stand firm because he understood that faithfulness to God is greater than any earthly comfort.

STANDING FIRM IN THE FAITH: THE STORY OF POLYCARP By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Corinthians 15:58 Supporting Texts: 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Matthew 10:32-33, Revelation 2:10, Hebrews 10:23, Romans 8:35-39 INTRODUCTION: The Christian journey is one of faith, perseverance, and unwavering commitment ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Matthew 10:32-33, Revelation 2:10, Hebrews 10:23, Romans 8:35-39 (view more) (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

False Faith: Faith Amnesia Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 14, 2007

based on 46 ratings

| 13,811 views

Faith is about trusting in a person. Faith is not about stuff. It is not about things happening or things not. It is not about things coming together. It is not about a happy feeling or a secure moment or even knowledge - it is about a person.

Richard Dawkins, the famous Oxford zoologist said, “Faith is the great copout, the great excuse to evade the need to think and evaluate evidence. Faith is belief in spite of, even perhaps because of, a lack of evidence.” Does Jesus prove Richard Dawkins right in our passage today? Jesus is asked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Whatever Was,is, Whatever Will Be Is"

Contributed by Amiri Hooker on Jan 2, 2014

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New Years Eve Sermon for a Historic Watch Night Service dealing with the past year and some hard questions on the concept of God as only a Good God.

December 31, 2013 (Watch Night/New Year's Eve/New Year’s Day) Ecclesiastes 3:1-13 “Whatever was, is, Whatever will be is” Psalm 8 (UMH 743) Revelation 21:1-6a  From time to time, God tests us—as Abraham was tested—to see just how much we trust God and how much ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:9-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Be Faithful Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 18, 2000

based on 46 ratings

| 10,093 views

Be faithful in light of Jesus' return.

Be Faithful! Matthew 25:14-30 I. Distribution to the Servants (14-18) A. Investment by the Master 1. According to ability 2. According to Master’s discretion B. Investment by the Servants 1. 1st Two invested wisely ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Faith

Contributed by Richard Gardner on Jul 1, 2001

based on 51 ratings

| 10,665 views

One of the greatest faith stories in the whole bible, but most over looked, by it’s contents.

Faith of a Great Woman Most of us believe in faith, but very few of us ever achieve the faith that brings us to where God really wants us to be in our spiritual life. I want to share with you a scripture in the Bible that I believe shows uncommon, outstanding faith that many of us want but will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Faith" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 26, 2001

based on 59 ratings

| 16,086 views

Part 4 in a 4 part Christmas series

(Read text) The writer of the epistle to the Hebrews opened the eleventh chapter of his letter with some words that are very familiar to most of us here: “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen”. Throughout that same chapter he gives us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Orthodox

Faith

Contributed by Jonathan Stockton on Jan 5, 2001

based on 104 ratings

| 9,560 views

During the season to celebrate the birth of our Saviour, I’d like to talk about what the five letters that make up the word FAITH mean to me.

FAITH Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. F Father – Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Our heavenly Father had a plan. On Christmas day we celebrate the birth of Jesus the Christ, the plan. Family – our faith and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

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