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  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Faith Walk Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 24, 2007
    based on 65 ratings
     | 30,954 views

    Did the Disciples just happen to be out on the sea when Jesus walked by? No. Jesus sent them there. Find out why.

    OPEN: A Scotsman, was taking a trip to the Holy Land, and when he got to the Sea of Galilee he was aghast when he found it would cost fifty dollars an hour to rent a boat to go out on the water. "Hoot mon," he said, "in Scotland I could ha got a boat for about $20." "That might be true," said ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith's Results

    Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,997 views

    There she was, a barren woman being battered by her opponent. And in her desperation, we responded with faith; faith that changed the course of Israel.

    Passage: 1 Samuel 2:1-11 Intro: Faith is exercising trust in God without knowing the result. 1. isn’t that what it says in Hebrews PP Hebrews 11:1-2 2. let’s take a look at one of those ancients today as we start a summer series from the OT titled: “Believe Him or Not” 3. we’ll ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Faithful Men Series

    Contributed by Ivan Casteel on Jun 20, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 16,165 views

    A Father’s Day Message

    PP0322 DATE 6/18/06 FAITHFUL MEN! 2 Timothy 2:1-4 2Ti 2:1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. 2Ti 2:2 And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. 2Ti 2:3 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living By Faith

    Contributed by Maurice Woodard Iii on Jun 30, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,421 views

    True faith comes by hearing the Word of God, and without it, it’s impossible to please God. We are save by Grace thru faith plus nothing, and it is this faith that allows us to recognizing our own inability and the Lord’s ability.

    SERMON by Dr. M. Marshall Woodard III Living By Faith Romans 1:17 Text "The just shall live by faith" True faith comes by hearing the Word of God, and without it, it’s impossible to please God. We are save by Grace thru faith plus nothing, and it is this faith that allows us to recognizing our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Found Faithful

    Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 18, 2006
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,600 views

    A sermon to be used at the beginning of a pastorate.

    Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy. 1 Corinthians 4:2 (NRSVA) 1Therefore when we could bear it no longer, we decided to be left alone in Athens; 2and we sent Timothy, our brother and co-worker for God in proclaiming the gospel of Christ, to strengthen and ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    Antonyms Of Faith

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jul 30, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,510 views

    Satan is into opposites of God, and doubt, fear and unbelief all stand in opposition to a live of faith.

    Intro: the devil is the exact opposite of God in every way. God is Light, the devil is darkness. God is love, Satan is hate. God is Holy, the devil is evil. God is just, fair, righteous, Satan is deceptive, a liar and wrong. In every area of life you need to know that the devil will try to have you ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Faith Of David

    Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 30, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 7,218 views

    David’s victory over Goliath is presented as an encouragement for us to develop the same kind of faith to conquer our giants.

    The Faith of David I Samuel 17 The story of David and Goliath is one of if not the best known story of the Bible. When Thressia and I lived in Lubbock there was a bible class teacher at the Broadway church that had a unique way of teaching the story of David and Goliath. He constructed a ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Defending The Faith

    Contributed by Richard White on Nov 8, 2008
     | 3,862 views

    We are called to WAR, we are called to defend our Faith. How will we fight?

    Defending God’s Honor Being a Defender of the Faith Intro: Welcome Back Kotter scene. We always take exception when someone we love is insulted, even if it is done in ignorance. Paul is in Athens, he was waiting for Silas and Timothy to catch up. Everyone heard of Athens, it would be the Las ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Forward Faith

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 13, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,342 views

    Faith is all about moving in a forward direction and trusting God to lead us.

    Forward Faith Griffith Baptist Church – 11/16/08 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:11-16 Key verse: Hebrews 11:13 - These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Got Faith! Series

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Nov 14, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 5,039 views

    Faith without works is dead faith, while faith seen by it’s works is a growing, mature faith.

    GOT FAITH? James 2:14-26 Several years ago in my country there was an advertising campaign to get people to drink milk. It was simply entitled “Got Milk?” There would be a picture of a well known person holding a glass of milk and he or she had a moustache made of milk. All fine and dandy but I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Justification By Faith Series

    Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 16, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,316 views

    We see 1) what true biblical faith does, 2) what works cannot do. and 3) Positive Hope in Jesus Christ

    In the final days of US President Bush’s term of office, he has been trying to reconcile warning factions in the Middle East. Conflict between the Israelites and their neighbors has been hostile from their first existence. Many negotiators and presidents before them have tried and failed to broker ...read more

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    Denomination: Other

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    Applied Faith Series

    Contributed by Donny Granberry on Nov 17, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,972 views

    Things of God are of no avail to the believer until they are applied. This message is on what happens when we apply our faith.

    Applied Faith By: Pastor Donny Granberry For the last few weeks we have been taking practical Christian principles and discussing how to make them become effective in our lives. For instance, when you got into vehicle this morning to come to church, you would not have made it here without ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Magnetic Faith Series

    Contributed by Joel Smith on Nov 20, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,536 views

    Isaac reveals the ways of winsomeness.

    Last Sunday the congregation of Mount Hope Church in Lansing, Michigan received several unwelcome protesters into their 11:30 AM service. On cue members of a gay rights activists group called Back Bash began disrupting the service. They were attempting to protest the passing of California’s gay ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Faith? Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 23, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,863 views

    When we believe, we possess life-purpose.

    WHAT IS FAITH? Hebrews 11.1 S: Faith C: Naturalism Th: Confusion Pr: WHEN WE BELIEVE, WE POSSESS LIFE-PURPOSE. CV: “We will clearly communicate the transforming truth of the Bible.” Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Recognize belief is a matter of the will. • Seek God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep The Faith

    Contributed by George Crumbly on Nov 29, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 6,697 views

    Encouraging the believer to keep on keepin’ on

    KEEP THE FAITH by George Crumbly Humphrey UMC 03/04/2007AM II Timothy 4:6-8 Turn to II Timothy 4 What a week it has been. The first part of the week I was watching the news and saw where they say they have found the bones of Jesus and the bones of his wife!! How about that? Here I am a member of ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist