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  • Greg Nance avatar

    Battle For Faith Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 6, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,737 views

    The authority of Jesus flashes in our hearts and minds and brings light and deliverance from demonic darkness. But beware! Armor is essential to spiritual survival!

    At the heart of Luke 11 is a message about the battle for the heart. This chapter contains 54 verses of 1,314 words with 10 paragraphs in the NASV, or 1,311 words with 6 paragraphs in the KJV, or 1,244 words with 25 paragraphs in the NIV. I didn’t get a count of these in the Greek New Testament. ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith That Overcomes

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,539 views

    This is about having faith that overcomes.

    There is that guy in Greek mythology, I think, that pushes the boulder up the hill only to have it roll back down. He does this continuously. He pushes the boulder up the hill, and then it rolls back down, over and over and over without end. Doesn’t it feel that sometimes you are pushing a ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    God Is Faithful

    Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 20, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 21,755 views

    I God Is Faithful Heb 10:23 23Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering;

    God Is Faithful I God Is Faithful Heb 10:23 23Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) 1. FAITHFUL TO HIS NAME Rev 19:11 11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithful With Little Series

    Contributed by Scott Mathews on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,639 views

    Fourth in the series "God Has a Dream." God reveals His dream through us when… We are “Faithful with little, God will give us more.”

    Adventure Christian Church of North Natomas Genesis 39:1-6 (p. 29) Series: “God Has A Dream” “Faithful with Little” “God has dreams for us, that we ourselves have not imagined” God reveals His dream through us when… We realize that “We cannot do it”. We “Let God love us and love ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Precious Faith Series

    Contributed by Kim Huffman on Mar 31, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,907 views

    This sermon explores what is the object, value and identity of faith. Precious faith is a timeless treasure worth having.

    FEB. 1, 2004 Kim Huffman Series: Timeless Treasures #1 “PRECIOUS FAITH” 2 Peter 1:1 “From Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ. To the people who have received a faith which is like our precious faith. It came through the righteousness of our God and of our Savior, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Vcr Faith”

    Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 24, 2003
    based on 53 ratings
     | 2,843 views

    To overcome our doubts we must first face them head on and have a bout with doubt.

    I’m so glad our God doesn’t impose a question quota on us. God welcomes our doubts, questions and feelings. Sometimes we all have bouts with doubts. 1. Those who are pre-doubters. 2. Those who are doubters. Every once in a while that doubt drives you crazy. 3. Those who are dead. The only ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bruce Johnson avatar

    Faith That Overcomes

    Contributed by Bruce Johnson on Apr 3, 2003
    based on 19 ratings
     | 5,845 views

    Five things that explain the value of faith and what it brings to believers.

    “Faith that Overcomes” Text: I John 5:4 >Hebrews 11:6 says, “For without Faith it is impossible to please God, for He who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.” -Say, “FAITH” (Look at your neighbor and say, “I’ve got faith, how about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gateways To Faith Series

    Contributed by Paul Kallan on Apr 19, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 3,506 views

    Mary of Magdala searches, Peter examines and makes sure, John believes, and Jesus finds all of them with the gift of a new life, hope, strength and orientation.

    Today we celebrate the resurrection of Christ. Through his resurrection Jesus becomes Christ to the world. Resurrection is the certainty and proof of the truth of his message. If his message did not contain the eternal truth of human life, his resurrection would not have been possible. In fact ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Steps Of Faith

    Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 22, 2003
    based on 21 ratings
     | 7,907 views

    A lesson on walking in faith.

    This morning I would like to speak to you about taking steps of faith. One of the more difficult aspects of the Christian life can be those times of taking steps of faith. It is important to note, however, that many of God’s greatest blessings accompany great steps of faith. Today we are ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Born Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 28, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,048 views

    This sermon looks at Hannan’s faith in believing Eli for Samuel’s birth

    She was heartbroken, all she had ever wanted to be was a mother and it seemed as if that was the one thing she’d never be. She lived in a society where children were considered to be a blessing from God and the greatest honour that could be bestowed upon a woman was motherhood. She had a loving ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • David Hughes avatar

    Prompted By Faith. Series

    Contributed by David Hughes on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,143 views

    Nehemiah’s strong faith in God prompts him to take the steps needed to make the Jerusalem re-building project a reality. This sermon explores the significance of faith when facing a difficult mission.

    How strong is your faith? Is it firm enough to resist hardship? Is it robust enough to overcome fear? Will it stand up to the tests of doubt? Last week, we saw that Nehemiah was a man of great faith: the cupbearer to Artaxerxes, the King of Persia, he was devastated by the news that Jerusalem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Shawn Drake avatar

    The Door Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,368 views

    This is the 4th sermon in the series "Unlocking The Doors To Freedom". Jesus Christ is all you need.

    Series: Unlocking The Doors To Freedom [#4] THE DOOR OF FAITH Galatians 3:1-25 Introduction: We live in a time where religion is flourishing. The problem is, it’s not Christianity. I hear a couple of questions all of the time- “How do I know that as a Christian I am right? After ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson avatar

    The Way Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 7, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,704 views

    Where do we place our ultimate trust? In mortals or in God?

    Sermon for 6 Epiphany Yr C, 15/02/2004 Based on Jer 17:5-10 By Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson, Pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, & Chaplain of the Good Samaritan Society’s South Ridge Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta “The Way of Faith” One devout Protestant had parked his car near the railroad station ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Steve Shepherd avatar

    A Renewed Faith

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 9, 2004
    based on 198 ratings
     | 14,889 views

    The apostle Paul speaks about a renewed faith.

    INTRO.- ILL.- An elderly man visited a doctor for a thorough exam. After the exam, the doctor said, “You’re as fit as a fiddle. You’ll live to be eighty.” The man said, “But I am eighty!” The doctor replied, “See, what did I tell you?” Most of us don’t mind growing older as long as we can stay ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Daniel Colvin avatar

    Believable Faith Series

    Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Feb 20, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,842 views

    A look at the types of Faith that James describes. Dead faith; Your saved but your not doing anything for the kingdom of God. Devils faith; you don’t work for Him, although you may believe in Him from a distance, but that is as far as it goes. Active (Doi

    Believable Faith James 2:14-26 Introduction There are three things I want to accomplish this morning using this text. First I want us to look at the scriptures to what Paul says about works and what James says about works and see if they contradict each other or compliment each other. Second I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal