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  • Jeremy Houck avatar

    Faith Or Baptism Series

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jan 29, 2005
    based on 45 ratings
     | 4,473 views

    Are we saved by faith or baptism? This is an extra sermon in our 3 on 3 series.

    You know how some sermons are just easy to listen to? Maybe they hit on a subject you were just wondering about, or they address a need you felt but hadn’t put a name to, or they re-affirm something you believed but didn’t have the words for. Some sermons just seem to hit us right where we are at ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Thomas Black avatar

    A Deposit On Faith Series

    Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,166 views

    Our Father encourages us to release what we hold dearest in this world in order to deposit in heaven a treasure that cannot and will not fail.

    When buying a house or another piece of property and you’ve made an offer price it’s customary to secure your intention to buy and establish a contract by making a deposit on your offer. This deposit is called "Earnest Money" and it is a personal guarantee to the buyer that you’re serious about ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Door Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 6, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,389 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

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    The Way Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 7, 2004
    based on 51 ratings
     | 5,726 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
     | 14,900 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

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    Believable Faith Series

    Contributed by Daniel Colvin on Feb 20, 2004
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,849 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

  • Richard Tow avatar

    A Father's Faith Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 23, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 7,016 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

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    Battle For Faith Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 6, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 5,760 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

  • Wesley Bishop avatar

    Faith That Overcomes

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,554 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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    Faith That Works Series

    Contributed by James Jack on Mar 2, 2005
    based on 30 ratings
     | 7,058 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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    The End Of Faith?

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 13, 2007
     | 3,126 views

    Dear saints of God do not believe the lies that this increasingly secular culture would have you accept! In order to be a person of faith you need not abandon the mind which God gave you. And in order to be a person of reason you need not abandon faith i

    The End of Faith? Psalm 14 Introduction One day the zoo-keeper noticed that the orangutan was reading two books - the Bible and Darwin’s Origin of Species. Surprised, he asked the ape, “Why are you reading both those books?” “Well,” said the orangutan, “I just wanted to know if I was my ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    The Food Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 16, 2007
    based on 84 ratings
     | 25,688 views

    Jesus didn’t need the 5 loaves and 2 fish to feed the multitude. So, why did He tell His disciples to feed the 5000 with food they didn’t have?

    OPEN: An English teacher and her class were studying well known Proverbs. One day she gave them a test to see well they were understanding what she taught. She would state the first half of a proverb and then asked the students to come up with the rest of what it said. These were some of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Bruce Ball avatar

    A Foundation Of Faith

    Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 17, 2007
    based on 115 ratings
     | 20,520 views

    Everyone puts their faith in something ... this sermon discusses the proper foundation of faith. Text, outline, audio & powerpoint will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

    All of us do many things each day. Have you ever given thought as to why you do the things you do? In other words, do you do things because you are focused on yourself, or because you are focused on doing what God wants you to do? This is a sermon about faith. With true faith in the Lord, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Faith In Action

    Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Sep 18, 2007
    based on 15 ratings
     | 9,068 views

    We all have it. Some more than others. Some people want more of it, while others try to deny having any of it at all. We rely on it to get us through each day, and it’s our key to eternal life.

    Other Scripture used: Genesis 15:1-6 Hebrews 11:1-3(4-7)8-16 Luke 12:32-40 Psalm 33 or 33:12-15, 18-22 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Jeff Budzinski avatar

    Foundations Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Sep 22, 2007
     | 5,530 views

    As Christians, we walk by faith and not by sight. Our level of faith is increased by the amount of time we spend in the Word of God. There is a direct correlation between the two. Faith is a lifestyle; it is who we are and what we do. Faith is like our DN

    Introduction § As Christians, we walk by faith and not by sight. § Our level of faith is increased by the amount of time we spend in the Word of God. There is a direct correlation between the two. § Faith is a lifestyle; it is who we are and what we do. Faith is like our DNA. § When we walk by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational