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  • Jay Winters avatar

    The Faithful Woman

    Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 5, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,425 views

    A sermon using the story of Saint Monica, mother of Saint Augustine as the major illustration to communicate the story of the Syrophonecian-Canaanite woman.

    In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three-In-One who gives us salvation, despite who we truly are. Dear Brother and sisters in Christ. When have you been persistent? Have you ever been persistent, with God? There is a very old old story about a woman, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Faith That Saves Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 6, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,834 views

    Saving faith is more than something you say, feel, or think, it is something you do.

    Introduction: A. How many of you have heard of the great tightrope walker named Blondin? 1. For many years I’ve used his story to illustrate saving faith. 2. His story really captivates my mind and challenges my heart. 3. Blondin’s real name was Jean Francois Gravelet. He lived from ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Impact Faith Series

    Contributed by Dan Waite on Jun 8, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,198 views

    Paul is impressed by the Roman church. He says [v 8] that their faith is reported all over the world. This is “impact faith.” It is a faith that makes a difference. The root of this kind of faith is in the gospel.

    Other sermons can be found at http://www.lastsermon.blogspot.com/ Romans 1:8 – 17 “Impact Faith” Paul is impressed by the Roman church. He says [v 8] that their faith is reported all over the world. This is “impact faith.” It is a faith that makes a difference. The root of this kind of faith ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Wheelbarrow Faith

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jun 10, 2006
    based on 28 ratings
     | 10,568 views

    What we mean by faith is not what Jesus means by faith in Jn 3:16

    Civic Service - New Romney 11-06-2006 John 3:1-17: You must be born again Story: An atheist was sitting under a tree one day smugly thinking: "God, I know you don’t exist but it you did you must really be stupid. You created a huge oak tree to carry this little acorn and such a puny plant to ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

  • Kevin Jones avatar

    Faith Or Confidence

    Contributed by Kevin Jones on Jun 14, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 7,733 views

    An eye opening look at faith as it was meant to be, not what the church has made it today... FAITH is not about you.

    The Search for Faith This morning I want to talk about faith. The subject of faith has been preached on, written about, study guides offered, instructional series presented and on and on… the topic has an exhaustive amount of research and teaching on it…why? Because we as Christians understand ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Faithful Father Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 18, 2006
    based on 144 ratings
     | 33,002 views

    Why didn’t the father go after his Prodigal Son? Why did he just sit and wait when he could have done so much more to bring his son home?

    OPENING STATEMENT: Over the past few weeks, we’ve been looking at how we can create a G-rated (a G-od centered) home in the midst of an R-rated world. This week, we’re going to look at a crucial element of that effort – fathers. ILLUS: Dr. James Dobson told the story of when he was about 3 three ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faithful Men Series

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jun 20, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,012 views

    A Father’s Day Message

    PP0322 DATE 6/18/06 FAITHFUL MEN! 2 Timothy 2:1-4 2Ti 2:1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2Ti 2:2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. 2Ti 2:3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living By Faith

    Contributed by Maurice Woodard Iii on Jun 30, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,378 views

    True faith comes by hearing the Word of God, and without it, it’s impossible to please God. We are save by Grace thru faith plus nothing, and it is this faith that allows us to recognizing our own inability and the Lord’s ability.

    SERMON by Dr. M. Marshall Woodard III Living By Faith Romans 1:17 Text "The just shall live by faith" True faith comes by hearing the Word of God, and without it, it’s impossible to please God. We are save by Grace thru faith plus nothing, and it is this faith that allows us to recognizing our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Found Faithful

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,559 views

    A sermon to be used at the beginning of a pastorate.

    Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy. 1 Corinthians 4:2 (NRSVA) 1Therefore when we could bear it no longer, we decided to be left alone in Athens; 2and we sent Timothy, our brother and co-worker for God in proclaiming the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

  • Ron Murphy avatar

    True Faith Series

    Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jun 18, 2007
    based on 7 ratings
     | 7,442 views

    Churches fight over worship. Members leave over worship. But what is true worship, worship that is acceptable to God?

    Introduction I. Worship A. Church talk about it B. Churches fight about it C. Churches sometimes even split over it. II. When it comes to the issue of worship A. I have heard people say, “I go to that church because of their incredible worship.” B. I have heard people say, “I stopped ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Contend For " The Faith "

    Contributed by Scott Epperson on Jul 1, 2007
    based on 19 ratings
     | 9,123 views

    WE AS CHRISTIANS MUST UNDERSTAND THAT WE ARE NOT ONLY CALLED TO CHRISTIANITY BUT TO CONTEND FOR IT AS WELL. WE MUST NEVER BE SILENT BUT SURE AND WILLING.

    CONTEND FOR THE “THE FAITH” Rev. Scott Epperson 4/29/07 (Jud 1:1) Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called. (Jud 1:2) Mercy unto you, and peace, and love, be multiplied. (Jud 1:3) Beloved, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faith At Work

    Contributed by James Tetley on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,024 views

    An overview of the Christian history of attitudes to work, the need for a renewed sense of call at work, and a renewed sense of mission

    Introduction This is above all meant to be a time of encouragement – in my time as a Christian I have heard very few talks on How God sees our work. Mark Green in his book ‘Thank God it’s Monday’ did a survey and found that “over 50% of Christians have never heard a sermon on work, and over 70% ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Heidebrecht avatar

    The Faith Of A Child

    Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jul 2, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 12,671 views

    Delivered the week after VBS. Jesus used a child to teach His disciples about humility and simplicity of faith. Jesus, the busiest man on earth, had time to bless children. Children: we should be more like them, Jesus said to welcome a child is to welc

    07/01/2007 The Faith of a Child (Matthew 18: 1-6) Intro: VBS – I have spent a big part of my week here with the kids and working on VBS, and I was a little worried about having the time to really immerse myself God’s Word for our Message this week. A good message is kind of like coffee, I ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    The Faithfulness Of God Series

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 3, 2007
    based on 66 ratings
     | 73,022 views

    People will let you down, but God never will.

    The Lord is a faithful God: • “Know therefore that the LORD your God is God; he is the faithful God, keeping his covenant of love to a thousand generations of those who love him and keep his commands” (Deuteronomy 7:9). • “He is the Rock, his works are perfect, and all his ways are just. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jose R. Hernandez avatar

    Faith And Miracles

    Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 10, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,361 views

    Many believers do not trust God completely. Many believers are not convinced that God can, and will resolve any situation in their favor.

    Last week we studied about the importance of listening to the voice of God, and moving towards His will. We learned that when we are willing to listen and do His will, we will receive the blessings that He has stored for us. We learned that we must trust Him in all things, and that we must not ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible