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  • Jerry Flury avatar

    What Is Faith?

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002
    based on 184 ratings
     | 9,050 views

    A study in the characteristics of faith

    I. Faith is Absolute Assurance A. Substance = hupostasis = a standing under = confidence (the quality of confidence which leads one to stand under, endure, undertake anything. B. Hebrews 11:1a "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for...? C. ASV - Hebrews 11:1a ?Now faith is the assurance ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Extreme Faith

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 11, 2002
    based on 65 ratings
     | 9,600 views

    In this message we will see that the only call that God has made is to a extreme faith.

    Extreme Faith, Getting Out Of The Boat SHOW VIDEO CLIP –EXTREME SPORTS Prayer One afternoon Peter and his friends got into a boat to cross the Sea of Galilee. Jesus wanted to be alone (He was off in the hills praying), so they were boating without him. But Peter didn’t mind – he’d been on ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith In Trouble

    Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002
    based on 46 ratings
     | 7,585 views

    Believer’s can make several declarations of faith concerning God when they are in trouble.

    Faith on the Offense Believer’s can make several declarations of faith concerning God when in trouble. (Unbelievers can’t) 1 - The Lord is My Shield. (v. 3 a) [Excuse me while I get excited!!!!] 1. Enemies on every side – but, God encircles me!!! (“behind, before and on” Ps. 139:5) Ps. 23:5 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Touch Of Faith

    Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 27, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 6,949 views

    Imagine her great faith! By the way, Faith does not always face the facts; but I find that it never gives up. Anybody else would have let the circumstances stop them but not this lady.

    A TOUCH OF FAITH TEXT: Matthew 9:20-21 “And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment: [21] For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.” Here is the secret hope for health by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Orange Of Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by James Westervelt on Mar 30, 2002
    based on 164 ratings
     | 17,098 views

    The word for "faithfulness" is the same word translated "faith." It is our faith in the faithfulness of God that enables us to be faithful to Him and to one another.

    THE ORANGE OF FAITHFULNESS Are you getting tired of fruit? I hope not, because our "fruit salad" is only 2/3 finished. We’ve considered the INNER FRUIT: Love, Joy and Peace. We’ve studied the OUTWARD FRUIT: Patience, Kindness and Goodness. But we have yet to dissect the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    But A Touch Of Faith

    Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Apr 5, 2002
    based on 169 ratings
     | 11,141 views

    Imagine her great faith! By the way, Faith does not always face the facts; but I find that it never gives up. Anybody else would have let the circumstances stop them but not this lady.

    A TOUCH OF FAITH TEXT: Matthew 9:20-21 “And, behold, a woman, which was diseased with an issue of blood twelve years, came behind him, and touched the hem of his garment: [21] For she said within herself, If I may but touch his garment, I shall be whole.” Here is the secret hope for health by a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Walking

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Apr 12, 2005
    based on 44 ratings
     | 8,339 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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    Contending For The Faith

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 2, 2005
    based on 64 ratings
     | 26,289 views

    Jude in writing to believers expresses a deep concern that the precious faith that has saved and keeps them is repeatedly being threatened both from without and within the church. He further states that it is every believers responsibility and duty to con

    CONTENDING FOR THE FAITH JUDE 1:1-4 Introduction: Jude in writing to believers expresses a deep concern that the precious faith that has saved and keeps them is repeatedly being threatened both from without and within the church. He further states that it is every believers responsibility and duty ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Prayer Of Faith Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on May 3, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,850 views

    Part 4 of series Learning to Pray. Examines the difference between praying for something and just wishing for it.

    The Prayer of Faith Learning to Pray, prt. 4 Wildwind Community Church February 13, 2005 You know the messages in this series are based on things I’m learning and experiences I am having as I read through Andrew Murray’s excellent book, With Christ in the School of Prayer and do the exercises ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist

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    Purposeful Faith Series

    Contributed by John Harvey on May 5, 2005
    based on 65 ratings
     | 9,483 views

    Moms play an important role in the lives of their children by passing on their faith, teaching us wisdom and caring for our needs. Moms are our biggest fans.

    “Purposeful Faith” May 8, 2005 Mother’s Day Intro: Peter Marshall, the Scottish pastor and the Chaplin of the U.S. Senate, told the story of a town situated along a beautiful stream. The stream rose from the ground and produced the most beautiful brook with the freshest, most clear water ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Risky Faith

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on May 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,992 views

    Faith we all have it but sometimes we have faith in th wrng things. Church people tend to have safe faithand take few risk for the kingdom.

    Risky Faith Hebrews 11:1-8 I have been thinking about faith this week. I started thinking about people, that I know that have faith. The first group that comes to mind are the ones that I have sat with at the hospital. The ones that say, “I’m Ready!” Their only question is why do I have ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    A Profitable Faith. Series

    Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,091 views

    Some people do not see any benefits from being a Christian. Our faith is profitable, and we need to be able to share that in convincing manner. In this passage James gives some illustrations concerning a provable faith.

    A Profitable Faith. James 2:14-26 C:\MyData\JAM-OLD But Good\JAMES2-2.WPD {14} What use is it, my brethren, if a man 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, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Mike Turner avatar

    A Faithful Mother

    Contributed by Mike Turner on May 8, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,039 views

    A sermon for Mother’s Day.

    A Faithful Mother 1 Sam 1:19-29 Hannah was one of the most faithful mothers in all of the Bible. It would do us all well if we would follow her example as parents. I. Hannah was faithful in prayer. a. Her prayers were specific. b. Her prayers were sincere. c. Her prayers were ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Believable Faith Series

    Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Feb 20, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,809 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

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    A Father's Faith Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 23, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 6,959 views

    The development of faith in Christ is examined in the light of this father’s experience. His feeble faith moved to firm faith and full faith through this crisis.

    A Father’s Faith Fortifying the Foundations #11 John 4:43-54 6-29-03 Our text this morning is from John 4:43-5:1 43After the two days he left for Galilee. 44(Now Jesus himself had pointed out that a prophet has no honor in his own country.) 45When he arrived in Galilee, the Galileans welcomed ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic