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  • Simon Fullylove avatar

    Faith And Choices Series

    Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 115 ratings
     | 31,535 views

    This message looks at how our faith affects the choices we make in life.

    Introduction Who is to Blame? The statements below are taken from actual insurance accident claims forms. I left for work this morning at 7am as usual when I collided straight into a bus. The bus was 5 minutes early. (Clearly the bus’s fault!) I knew the dog was possessive about the car but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Faith And Risk Series

    Contributed by Tim Zukas on Apr 25, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,686 views

    Building God’s Church through Faith(Bob Russell - When God Build’s a Church)

    Have you heard the one about the rabbi, the priest, and the minister? The minister was new to town, so the rabbi and priest decided to take him out fishing so that they could get to know him. The had just gotten to the fishing spot not far from shore when they realized that they had forgotten to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Endless Faithfulness

    Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Apr 29, 2006
    based on 39 ratings
     | 8,071 views

    Obedient Christians walk in the grace of God, enjoy the gifts of His Holy Spirit, enjoy the call of God upon their lives and know the faithfulness of God.

    Turn Your Bibles to 1 Corinthians 1:4-9 Title: Endless Faithfulness Theme: Grasping Our Resources in Christ Jesus Introduction: The name of Jesus Christ is mentioned ten times in the first ten verses. The Apostle Paul wanted the minds of the Corinthians and all who are Christians today to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Greatest Faith

    Contributed by Sylvester Fergusson on May 1, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,680 views

    Satan will seek to have us doubt many of the promises of God but if we believe that Jesus Christ is the SOn of God then our faith will be sealed for everything else. This is the foundation of our faith. It requires the greatest faith to believe that a man

    The Greatest Faith INTRODUCTION: It was probably one of those warm sunny Jewish days with puffs of clouds moving lazily overhead when Jesus held the last retreat with his twelve disciples. The place was Caesarea Philippi, a northern Gentile city which was the site for the oldest and newest centers ...read more

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    Denomination: Adventist

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    What Is Faith? Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 4, 2006
    based on 228 ratings
     | 74,499 views

    This sermon examines the biblical description of faith. What is faith? One way to get a better picture of biblical faith is to gain a clear understanding of what biblical faith is not.

    Scripture Author Tim Hansel tells the story about the day he and his son Zac were out in the country, climbing around in some cliffs. He heard a voice from above him yell, “Hey Dad! Catch me!” He turned around to see Zac joyfully jumping off a rock straight at him. Zac had first jumped and then ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Faith And The Impossible Series

    Contributed by Simon Fullylove on May 8, 2006
    based on 188 ratings
     | 51,466 views

    A look at how we can deal with impossible situations.

    Introduction A police exam read: You are on patrol in outer London when an explosion occurs in a gas main in a nearby street. On investigation you find that a large hole has been blown in the footpath and there is an overturned van lying nearby. Inside the van there is a strong smell of alcohol. ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Faithfulness Of God

    Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 11, 2006
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,490 views

    We can see thru the life of Peter the faithfulness of God.

    INTRO: I want us to think about faithfulness. -If your car starts once every three tries, is it reliable? -If your paperboy skips delivery every Monday and Thursday, is he trustworthy? -If you don’t go to work once or twice a month, are you a loyal employee? -If your refrigerator ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    A Test Of Faith

    Contributed by Derek Melanson on May 24, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,871 views

    Just as God tested Abraham by calling him to offer up Isaac as a sacrifice, God also calls us to give up, to sacrifice, to trust even when tested.

    “A Test of Faith” Genesis 22: 1 –19; Hebrews 11: 8 – 12, 17 – 20 Introduction: Testing 1, 2, 3 Tell the story of the student who took an hour extra to complete an exam and the professor who waited for him only to tell him that he was going to fail because he took the extra time. Does anyone here ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    In Faith, Unity Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 30, 2007
    based on 79 ratings
     | 16,239 views

    Several 100 yrs ago, Augustine said "In faith unity. In doubtful things, liberty. In all things love". How can we apply that concept to our mission as a church?

    OPEN: There’s a Methodist minister named J. Gordon Melton who has an interesting hobby. He collects lists of church denominations in the United States... and his research has revealed there are 1517 different recognized denominations in USA. He includes all kinds of groups, including cults such as ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Legacy Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on May 11, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 11,555 views

    What will people remember about you? Why not leave behind a legacy of faith for others to pass on!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What was the memory verse from last week? • What about from 2 weeks ago? • Today I am going to give you a memory verse break. • Today we will be in 2 Timothy 3:14-15. This is not one of the verses I have committed to memory, but it is a good one to remember. Next week’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    A Shared Faith

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 14, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,156 views

    A look at the faith shared with Timothy and Eunice

    It wasn’t easy. She loved her husband but it was so difficult to share a life with someone who didn’t share your faith. You would think it would only be an issue on Sundays but it was an issue every day of the week. And children only complicated the matter; her priorities for the kids were ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    A Mother's Faith

    Contributed by Matthew Sickling on May 14, 2007
    based on 10 ratings
     | 11,706 views

    This is a mother’s day sermon that focusses on the Gentile mother whose daughter was possessed by an evil spirit.

    Title: "A Mother’s Faith" Text: Mark 7:24-30, (Matthew 15:21-28) Date: May 13, 2007 (Mother’s Day) Location: Sulphur Spring Baptist Church Today is Mother’s Day, the day we set aside each year to recognize and honor our Mothers. Now since I’m obviously not a mother, I don’t know what kind of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Power Of Faith

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 21, 2007
    based on 51 ratings
     | 41,571 views

    Jesus comes to us as the "I Am" in the situation we are in. His power is not confined to or limited by circumstances. We are to trust that He always acts on time, in His own way, to accomplish a greater purpose.

    Martha’s brother Lazarus was dead. • Jesus said to Martha: “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies; and whoever lives and believers in me will never die.” (John 11:25) Martha sees God’s answer as something that can happen only in the future. • Her ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Faith That Overcomes

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on May 28, 2007
    based on 25 ratings
     | 9,535 views

    We must see Jesus and hear His voice in the midst of the storms of life. He will enable us to stay above the challenges if we stay focused on Him, all the way.

    Jesus reached out His hand and grabbed Peter, “You of little faith, why did you doubt?” (14:31) • This line is a revelation - if Peter had not doubted, he would have been walking still. • If he had not allowed the wind to distract him, he could have reached Jesus, still afloat. According to Jesus’ ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Gift Of Faith

    Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 2,002 views

    Preached at Academy Christmas Program

    “THE GIFT OF FAITH” PBCA Christmas Program December 12, 2006 Thank you students, what a wonderful job! It’s true the real gift of Christmas is the gift of faith. Yet, it’s so sad that with all the lights, glitter and extravaganza that wraps up the countless other ’gifts’ of the season our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist