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  • Michael Trask avatar

    The Race Of Faith

    Contributed by Michael Trask on Oct 7, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,877 views

    Keeping the faith can sometimes be very much like jogging: its a battle against yourself.

    You’ve see them along side the road. They often wear ragged and loose fitting clothes. Their expression is usually a mixture of pain and determination. You’ve seen them in the rain, you’ve seen them in the snow, you’ve seen them when the sun is blistering hot and the humidity is nearly ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Faith Is The Victory Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 7, 2005
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,338 views

    Faith is the victory we have from God. We can overcome all with our faith!

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • Life is very tough on us at times. I know there are some here who are having a rough go of it right now, you feel like you are powerless to deal with your situation, you feel defeated. • That is not a good feeling is it? Who wants to feel defeated before they even step out ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith And Hope

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 10, 2005
    based on 49 ratings
     | 6,925 views

    A sermon on the 2nd Lesson Faith and Hope

    22nd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 24 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10 "Faith and Hope" "Paul, Silvanus, and Timothy, To the church of the Thessalonians in God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ: Grace to you and peace. We give thanks to God always for you all, constantly mentioning you in our ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Faithful In Attendance Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 11, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,666 views

    A call to be faithful in attending the gathering of the church, and a commitment to contact those who are missing.

    A. Let me begin with a few stories. 1. The story is told of three preachers who got together for coffee one day and found out that all of them faced the same problem with bat-infestations in their church buildings. a. One of them sad, “I got mad and took a shotgun and fired at them. I missed the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Faith Of An Overcomer Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 15, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,834 views

    We can base our faith on the reliable testimony of God.

    INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 • We talk a lot about faith and how faith in Jesus changes our lives. Our faith in Jesus is the thing that allows us to overcome the world. • Our faith helps us to overcome the sin that is so prevalent in the world. Our faith in Jesus changes everything about us. • I know in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faithful In Service Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 18, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 14,104 views

    God requires us to be faithful with what we have, not with what we do not have.

    Introduction: A. The story is told of a man from the east coast who had always dreamed of owning a cattle ranch and had finally saved enough money to buy his dream spread in Wyoming. 1. His best friend flew out to visit and asked, “So, what’s the name of your ranch?” 2. His buddy told him that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Faith And Works"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 19, 2005
    based on 11 ratings
     | 9,682 views

    It’s not ’faith versus works’, it’s faith and works’

    14 What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can that faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and be filled,” and yet you do not give them what is necessary ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

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    The Evidence Of Faith

    Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 11, 2003
    based on 16 ratings
     | 5,620 views

    Faith is an unseen substance,however, true faith also produces evidence that can be noticed by others .

    The Evidence of Faith James 2:14-26 Introduction: One of the greatest debates throughout all of Christendom is that of faith versus works as it relates to one’s eternal destiny. Reformation fires burned over this issue. This great debate rages on today. Probably the most controversial and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Enduring Faith

    Contributed by John Vessell on Jan 18, 2003
    based on 279 ratings
     | 26,697 views

    Endurance was the key ingredient in the life and ministry of Moses.

    Enduring Faith Portrayed in the life of Moses Hebrews 12:1-3 Hebrews 11:24-27 Introduction: The key to success in the Christian life is the same as it was for Christ and the heroes of our faith. Spiritual success is found in the ability to endure. In Hebrews 12:3 we read how we are to consider ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Faith That Gives

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 19, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 10,545 views

    God desires that we express our faith to Him in many ways, one of which is through faithful giving to His local church.

    Genesis 14:17-24 A Faith That Gives Introduction I’m going to be speaking about giving today, and I want you to stay tuned in because during the invitation, if you’ll stick with me I’m going to make you a deal you can’t turn down. I want to be completely up front with you about some things and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Determined Faith

    Contributed by Darrell Jones on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 14,856 views

    With so much turmoil and uncertainties in this present world, we as the Body of Christ need to keep our focus. This message puts our faith where it should be.

    A Determined Faith (Micah 7:1-9) The prophet Micah describes a time of great corruption in all levels of society. Those in power were corrupt through compromising. the very foundations of morality had been destroyed. (A) Men of Authority sold justice, and that without shame. They were open to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Growing Faith

    Contributed by Brannon Revel on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 9,676 views

    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

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Faith To Win

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 14, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 15,094 views

    A message of the Christian’s responsibility in living a Christ honoring life

    THE FAITH TO WIN 1 Corinthians 15:57-58 INTRO: The 26th Olympic games are in Atlanta this summer, and excitement over this event runs from Miami, Florida to Anchorage, Alaska. Who will win the gold? Who will come home with the medals? Whose childhood desire to be an Olympian will become a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Faith

    Contributed by William Crowder on Jun 10, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,633 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

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    In Dependence By Faith

    Contributed by David Carlton on Jun 28, 2003
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,790 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