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  • Frederic Whittier avatar

    A Sermon On Faith Series

    Contributed by Frederic Whittier on Oct 31, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 10,579 views

    A three week look at the characteristics of faith hope and love in a person’s life

    The Remaining Three A Sermon on Faith I Corinthians 13:13 Houston pastor John Bisango describes a time when his daughter Melody Jean, age five, came to him and asked for a doll house. John promptly nodded and promised to build her one, then he went back to reading his book. Soon he glanced out ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    The Furnishings Of Faith

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 3, 2006
    based on 14 ratings
     | 4,349 views

    Three things that should be found in the life of any man or woman of faith: An altar of dedication to the will of the Saviour A tent of detachment from the ways of society A well of dependence on the Word of the Spirit.

    THE FINISHING OF FAITH Hebrews 11 could be called "The Saints Hall of Fame", "The Westminster Abbey of Scripture", and "The Honor Roll of the Old Testament Saints." It deals with the excellency of faith. We observe faith worshipping, walking, working, waiting, warring, and faith winning. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Delivers!

    Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Nov 6, 2006
    based on 17 ratings
     | 5,594 views

    If we want to see faith deliver for us, we must break faith down to see what is involved and how to act on it. In this message, we will examine the substance, hope and security of faith.

    Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11.1 The word “substance” has also been translated as confidence, confident and assurance. It implies the use of a sub-structure or foundation. ILL: The Gate of the Fortress of Purandhar, India was built in ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Woman Of Faith

    Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 13,242 views

    The canaanite woman has a lot to teach us about faith, mercy, and prayer.

    A Woman of Faith Matthew 15:21-28 Danny was born without ears. He could hear all right, but he didn’t have the outer folds of skin and cartilage of normal people. All his life, Danny endured ridicule and rejection because of his deformity. But he learned to live with it. Thankfully, he had loving ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Lee Henry avatar

    Fiery Faith

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Nov 15, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,203 views

    The story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego give us important lessons in faith.

    Fiery Faith Daniel 3:16-18 President Harry Truman had a number of “sayings” that are attributed to him. On his desk was the sign, “The buck stops here.” He also said, “If you can’t stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen.” That is a saying that three men in Babylon would have understood very ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith In Action Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 17, 2006
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,862 views

    James clearly shows us that there is direct connection between our faith and our service

    Faith in Action James 2:15-26 October 22, 2006 Evening Service Introduction A missionary returning home after many years of service was asked, "Tell me what you found when you arrived in New Guinea." "Found? I found something that looked more hopeless than if I had been sent into a jungle of ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Bruce Willis avatar

    Justification By Faith Series

    Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 6, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 6,939 views

    This sermon seeks to communicate that Christ’s own righteousness is imputed to those who believe thus, enabling the believer to live the Christ life like God designed it be lived.

    Martin Luther a German monk and theologian dealt the symbolic blow that began the Protestant Reformation when he nailed his Ninety-Five Theses to the door of the Wittenberg Church. That document contained an attack on abuses by popes and the sale of indulgences by church officials. But Luther ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Ladder Of Faith

    Contributed by Paul Steffens on Dec 12, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,901 views

    Our faith if often tested, even by obstacles placed in our way by God Himself.

    THE LADDER OF FAITH When this troubled woman came to Jesus for help, she, like most others wanted and longed for an immediate solution. What she found however were four obstacles or walls that Jesus Himself put in her path. Obstacles and walls that would test her faith. (1) When she first ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Power Of Faith Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 17, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 35,231 views

    Faith gives us the power to live each day.

    THE POWER OF FAITH Hebrews 1:1-3 Man is quiet an amazing creature and stands at the zenith of all creation. Man has been given the marvelous ability to communicate with the world around him and with others. He has been given the five senses of taste, feel, smell, hearing and sight. He has ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Family Of Faith Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 18, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,858 views

    An individual who truly believes and is a part of the family of faith has specific characteristics which identifies him with his family

    THE FAMILY OF FAITH Hebrews 11:8-16 There are always certain characteristics which identify different families. Sometimes, there are certain physical features that identify families. Maybe it is their skin tone, or their hair, or high cheek bones, whatever. Being away for many years and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith To Die By Series

    Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 22, 2007
     | 3,607 views

    The ultimate test of one’s faith crystalizes around the subject of death. Death is the one issue which will certainly separate the those who have the real thing or those who have the counterfeit

    FAITH TO DIE BY Hebrews 11:20-22 Last week we addressed the fact that if we claim that we have faith then we can be certain our faith will be tested. The ultimate test of one’s faith crystalizes around the subject of death. Death is the one issue which will certainly separate the those who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Desire And Faith

    Contributed by Don Baggett on Dec 24, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,201 views

    This is a passage that is filled with promise. It promises the things that people want most in life: long life, peace of mind, favor with God and man, direction for life, health and strength, and fulness of provisions.

    This is a passage that is filled with promise. It promises the things that people want most in life: long life, peace of mind, favor with God and man, direction for life, health and strength, and fulness of provisions. In John 5:6, Jesus asked the man at the pool of Bethesda if he wanted to made ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Malcolm Chester avatar

    The Journey Of Faith

    Contributed by Malcolm Chester on Jan 3, 2008
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,068 views

    A sermon for Covenant Sunday based on the visit of the wise men to the infant Jesus

    In a carol service ta one of my previous churches, one of the congregation was taking part in a dramatic reading of the visit of the wise men to the infant Jesus. And the dreaded happened. When it came to the line ’and I bring frankincense’ it came out as ’and I brought Frankenstein’. I had read ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    The End Of Faith?

    Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 13, 2007
     | 3,089 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

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    The Food Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 16, 2007
    based on 84 ratings
     | 25,602 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