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  • Bobby Cagle avatar

    It Takes Faith

    Contributed by Bobby Cagle on Dec 30, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 12,292 views

    This message describes faith and the benefits of having faith in Christ.

    Text: Hebrews 11:1,30; Joshua 6:1-10 Title: It Takes Faith! Illustration: It was a good answer that was once given by a poor woman to a minister who asked her, "What is faith?" She replied: "I am ignorant, and I cannot answer well, but I think it is taking God at His word." Faith is a daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Statement Of Faith

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,432 views

    A Statement of Faith

    A STATEMENT OF FAITH 10/21/01 N.F.M.B.C. MORNING SERVICE INTRODUCTION: OUR NATION HAS BEEN ATTACKED FROM OUTSIDE FORCES WE ARE STILL FEELING THE IMPACT. OUR WAY OF LIFE HAS BEEN FOR ALL PURPOSED FOREVER CHANGED. NOTHEN WILL QUITE EVER BE THE SAME. BUT WHEN WE LOOK BACK OVER HISTORY THIS HAS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Lawson avatar

    Faith Introduction Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,084 views

    The more I study about faith, the more I come to realize that faith has more to do with our commitment to Jesus Christ than our ability to just believe hard enough.

    Faith Introduction Matthew 13:58 - And he did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith.1 In the Gospels, the word faith is mentioned 40 times. 17 of those times, something happens as a result of someone’s faith. 12 more time Jesus refers to a lack of faith. As we think of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Evidence Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,887 views

    It’s not the works that produce the faith but the faith that produces the works. It’s our actions that prove our faith.

    * Being Salt & Light – ZESTY! – Rev. Magazine, September/October issue, pg. 28 It could be that one of the greatest hindrances to evangelism today is the poverty of our own experience – Billy Graham Christians have become famous for what they don’t do. We don’t drink We don’t smoke We don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jeremy Houck avatar

    Faith Or Baptism Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jan 29, 2005
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,442 views

    Are we saved by faith or baptism? This is an extra sermon in our 3 on 3 series.

    You know how some sermons are just easy to listen to? Maybe they hit on a subject you were just wondering about, or they address a need you felt but hadn’t put a name to, or they re-affirm something you believed but didn’t have the words for. Some sermons just seem to hit us right where we are at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Thomas Black avatar

    A Deposit On Faith Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,120 views

    Our Father encourages us to release what we hold dearest in this world in order to deposit in heaven a treasure that cannot and will not fail.

    When buying a house or another piece of property and you’ve made an offer price it’s customary to secure your intention to buy and establish a contract by making a deposit on your offer. This deposit is called "Earnest Money" and it is a personal guarantee to the buyer that you’re serious about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith That Works Series

    Contributed by James Jack on Mar 2, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,993 views

    Faith isn’t just an intellectual belief, it’s a trust that shows itself in a transformed life.

    Faith that works James 2:14-26 As most of you would know, Sydney Anglicans tend to get a bit of a bad write-up in the secular press. We’re derided as being bigoted, intolerant fundamentalists, by more “progressive” (read heretical) Christians. Now I’m a Sydney Anglican, and I’m proud of it, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Flourishing In Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 19,849 views

    Since God is forever faithful to us, He desires for us to be faithful to Him and to others. A faithful person walks in the truth not matter what happens to him.

    Flourishing in Faithfulness Rev. Brian Bill 7/22/01 Someone asked me a couple weeks ago if the jokes I hear about Wisconsin offend me. I told him that I ask for it by bringing up “God’s Country” so often in my sermons. That reminds me of the man who decided to write a book about churches ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A True Faith

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 1, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 5,623 views

    To call people to a true and living faith.

    A True Faith Luke 11:37-44 Primary Purpose: To call people to a true and living faith When you think of a Pharisee, what comes to mind? You don’t think of someone fun and enjoyable to be around. Most of us think of someone like Jesus encountered: stern, legalistic, cruel, rigid and judgmental. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ian Johnson avatar

    What Is Faith Series

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 4,533 views

    The greatest Christian is not the one who has achieved the most. But the one who has received the most.

    What is faith. Hebrews without faith it is impossible to please God The protestant reformation was based entirely aroud the scripture “the Just shall live by faith! Hyper faith has given the church a wrong perspective on true faith! If you are a Christian this morning your first act of faith was ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Father Of The Faithful Series

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 4,707 views

    The greatness of Abraham was not moral perfection, but in getting back to God and believing again.

    FATHER OF ALL THE FAITHFUL. Romans 4:11-18 11 So Abraham is the spiritual father of those who have faith but have not been circumcised. They are made right with God by faith. 12 And Abraham is also the spiritual father of those who have been circumcised, but only if they have the same kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    A Deeper Faith Series

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 3, 2003
    based on 25 ratings
     | 5,490 views

    A steadfast spirit will hold us through the changing situations of life! How the life of David is an example of faith to us.

    GOD’S DEEPER WORK Faith series Pt 4 Pastor Ian Johnson Papatoetoe Elim Church. We have seen that walking by faith brings us into the supernatural power of God. The Spirit works in us to accomplish things that are impossible to our understanding. Our expectations are sometimes misdirected we look ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • George Bannister avatar

    "Overcoming Faith” Series

    Contributed by George Bannister on Jun 4, 2003
    based on 28 ratings
     | 8,411 views

    This message deals with the subject of overcoming faith. It is a part of my series on the book of Hebrews.

    TEXT: Hebrews 11:30-40 TOPIC: “Overcoming Faith” INTRODUCTION: A man fell off a cliff, but managed to grab a tree limb on the way down. The following conversation ensued: "Is anyone up there?" "I am here. I am the Lord. Do you believe me?" "Yes, Lord, I believe. I really believe, but I can’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • William Crowder avatar

    The Power Of Faith

    Contributed by William Crowder on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,618 views

    The only thing this thief saw was a broken, bruised man with a hand-made title hanging over his head and a crowd who hated and mocked him and yet he believed and was saved. What will it take for you?

    1)Where are we? a)Calvary b)Christ is hanging on the cross c)He is hanging with two thieves on either side d)The mocking crowd e)Time of suffering, pain and torment 2)What do we know of those hanging with Jesus? a)They were criminals b)They deserved what they were getting 3)What changed the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • David Carlton avatar

    In Dependence By Faith

    Contributed by David Carlton on Jun 28, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,766 views

    We are to be in dependent of God and God’s will. Here is a unique view of independence.

    Independence By Faith Mark 5:21-43 First United Methodist Church Jonesville, Louisiana June 29, 2003 Define Independence ... Ask, "As we approach July 4th, Independence Day, what does independence mean to you? We are a peoples in need, by identification: (V21) Jarius, a leader of the synagogue, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist