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  • Charles Salmon avatar

    If You Are Faithful Series

    Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 16, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 5,271 views

    Jesus wants to deliver us to the Father without blemish and holy, but we must continue in the faith.

    If You Are Faithful Col. 1:22, 23 INTRO.: in verses 13-18 of Col. 1, the apostle presents a stunning description of the Christ: He is the Son God loves. He is the One bringing redemption and forgiveness. He is the image of God. Firstborn of all creation. He is Creator of everything. He is the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith That Works Series

    Contributed by James Jack on Mar 2, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 6,934 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

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    Adequate Faith

    Contributed by C.a. Mccracken on Mar 22, 2005
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,584 views

    This sermon answers the age old question... Do I have enough faith?

    "Adequate Faith" Rom 12:3 3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. A man fell off a cliff, but managed to grab a ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faith Walking

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,310 views

    The Believers pursuit of intellectual knowledge vs experience is considered in this message.

    As a young Believer just starting my spiritual journey, I remember that I would walk in and through the presence of God effortlessly. I lived and breathed the supernatural. Signs and Wonders followed me everywhere! The anointing was powerful! Then I started my formal Bible training and was told ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Race Of Faith

    Contributed by Michael Trask on Oct 7, 2005
    based on 35 ratings
     | 5,828 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
     | 9,263 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
     | 6,874 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
     | 8,542 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
     | 7,746 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
     | 14,028 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
     | 9,614 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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    Faithful In Prayer Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Oct 25, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,253 views

    Being faithful to God includes being faithful in prayer. To be faithful in prayer requires that we understand that prayer is expected, effective and must not be exhausted.

    A.We’ve been talking about God’s faithfulness and our faithfulness. 1.We have been reminded of the fact that we are called to be faithful. 2. That call is not a call to perfection, but a call to consistency and reliability. 3. All of this calls for the need to be faithful in attendance and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Confident Faith Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 7, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 10,758 views

    Confidence makes all the difference in our faith walk!

    INTRODUCTION • What is it that will drive some to great things while others sit and do little of nothing? What will drive some to attempt to reach heights that seem to be unreachable? • What will cause that young man to ask out the beautiful young cheerleader while the other young man will not ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faithful In Giving Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 7, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 21,773 views

    To be faithful in giving includes giving systematically, generously, cheerfully and expectantly.

    Introduction: A. The American industrialist, Henry Ford, was once asked to donate money for the construction of a new medical facility. 1. The billionaire made a pledge of $5,000. 2. The next day in the newspaper, the headline read, "Henry Ford contributes $50,000 to new hospital." 3. The irate ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faithful In Parenting Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Nov 21, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 7,505 views

    To be considered faithful as parents we must have the right target and use the right tactics.

    Introduction: A. Allow me to begin with a short poem by Michael Hodgin: Child-raising theories did abound, before my children were around. Then one day I had my own, now all those theories I disown. Energy was once my friend, now I am at my strength’s end. Fortune gone, the fridge is clean, my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ