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  • Timothy Smith avatar

    An Intense Faith Series

    Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 25, 2005
    based on 14 ratings
     | 8,402 views

    4th in a four part character study on the life of John the Baptist.

    "AN INTENSE FAITH" MARK 6:16-29 INTRODUCTION: In the highly rated Smallville, the WB’s story of Superboy, Clark Kent is just learning about his super powers. It is a perplexing and frustrating time for him. His powers really come to light when he is accidently run down by Lex Luthor and yet ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    Asking In Faith

    Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 28, 2005
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,897 views

    To encourage the people to trust in the Lord and not to doubt Him or His ability to answer

    SBC Philippi 6/26/05 am Rev. Jeff Simms Asking in Faith James 1:5-8 Primary Purpose: To encourage the people to trust in the Lord and not to doubt Him or His ability to answer When James writes this letter to the dispersed Jewish Christians outside of Jerusalem, he is writing to a group that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Gift Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 29, 2005
    based on 33 ratings
     | 19,536 views

    A message on the gift of Faith (2 of 4)

    THE GIFT OF FAITH 1 Corinthians 12:9 INTRO: All Christians have saving faith. This verse is talking about Mountain moving faith. The power to lay hold of God’s promises for results. ILLUS: There is a story about a fellow who fell off a cliff and plunged about seventy-five feet until he grabbed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Shield Of Faith

    Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jul 6, 2005
    based on 20 ratings
     | 9,347 views

    Our Shield of faith is not something we have to speak into existence, or strive in our own strength to hold up, because our shield of faith is, Faith in a mighty God. Not faith in our own strength.

    THE SHEILD OF FAITH. Our Shield of faith is not something we have to speak into existence, or strive in our own strength to hold up, because our shield of faith is, Faith in a mighty God. Not faith in our own strength. We have an enemy, who wants to stop us entering into all God has for us, No ...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
     | 8,305 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
     | 26,246 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
     | 4,796 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
     | 9,433 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
     | 3,956 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
     | 5,044 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

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    A Faithful Mother

    Contributed by Mike Turner on May 8, 2005
    based on 16 ratings
     | 10,016 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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    Faith In The Impossible

    Contributed by Sherman Gordon on May 17, 2005
    based on 29 ratings
     | 7,866 views

    IF YOU HAVE THE FAITH, INDEED GOD HAS THE POWER. YOU MIGHT HAVE FAILED NINETY-NINE TIMES BEFORE, BUT BELIEVE THAT THE NEXT TIME IS THE RIGHT TIME TO GET BLESSED BY GOD.

    FAITH IN THE IMPOSSIBLE LUKE 1:5-13 HEBREWS 11 DECLARES: BY FAITH ABEL OFFERED A MORE EXCELLENT SACRIFICE UNTO GOD. BY FAITH ENOCH WAS TRANSLATED THAT HE SHOULD NOT SEE DEATH. BY FAITH NOAH MOVED WITH FEAR. BY FAITH ABRAHAM WENT OUT, NOT KNOWING WHERE HE WAS GOING. BY FAITH SARAH RECEIVED MIGHT ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Faith Of Moses

    Contributed by Douglas Mcdaris on Oct 24, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,662 views

    The Refusing and Receiving faith of Moses.

    The Faith Of Moses Hebrews 11:24-29 1. The Refusing Faith Of Moses. A. He Refused The People Of Egypt. B. He Refused The Pleasures Of Egypt. C. He Refused The Possessions Of Egypt. 2. The Receiving Faith Of Moses. A. He Received The Suffering Of God’s People. B. He Received The Sovereign Of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Active Faith

    Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Oct 28, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 10,389 views

    Active Faith is a a faith that shows itself in our actions.

    Active Faith James 2:14-26 There is an old story that tells of a man who was traveling on his donkey when he came upon a small fuzzy object lying in the road. He dismounted to look more closely and found a sparrow lying on its back with its scrawny legs thrust upward. At first he thought the ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Living By Faith

    Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Oct 30, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,792 views

    This is a sermon on salvation and justification by faith prepared for preaching on Reformation Sunday. If interested, I have four great Power Point slides that accompany this message.

    “LIVING BY FAITH”—ROMANS 1:16-17 Besides the saints of the Old and New Testaments, I have several heroes of the Faith. These include such people as John and Charles Wesley, Francis Asbury, Phillip William Otterbein, Peter Cartwright, and Martin Luther. It was exactly 487 years ago today, ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist