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  • Tim Zingale avatar

    The Work Of Faith

    Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 28, 2003
    based on 244 ratings
     | 29,283 views

    A sermon for the 8th Sunday after Pentecost Year B Proper 13 Jesus is the Bread of Life

    8th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 13 John 6:24-35 The Work of Faith   24 So when the people saw that Jesus was not there, nor his disciples, they themselves got into the boats and went to Capernaum, seeking Jesus. 25 When they found him on the other side of the sea, they said to him, "Rabbi, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Salvation By Faith

    Contributed by Paul George on Jul 29, 2003
    based on 15 ratings
     | 5,516 views

    What faith is it through which we are saved

    Ephesians 2:8-9 “For by grace you have been saved, through faith, and that not of youselves, it is the gift of God; not as a result of works, so that no one may boast.” All the blessings which God has bestowed upon mankind flow from His grace or favor; His free, undeserved favor. We can not lay ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Walk Of Faith

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Aug 5, 2003
    based on 274 ratings
     | 38,225 views

    To grow in our faith we must learn to trust in the promises of God. Taken from Jim Cymbala’s book Fresh Faith.

    When most of us think about how we are doing spiritually, we think about surface things. We zero in on behavior patterns, such as have we been gossiping, have we been staying true to our marriage, have we been reading our Bibles, have we been tithing? We concentrate on outward works while ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    "Basics Of Faith” Series

    Contributed by George Bannister on Aug 6, 2003
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,687 views

    This is another message in my series on the book of Hebrews. It deals with the biblical description of faith.

    Text: Hebrews 11:1-3 Topic: “Basics of Faith” INTRODUCTION: I. FAITH PROVIDES SOMETHING SOLID FOR THE BELIEVER (V.1). A. Faith provides substance to life. 1. This substance is the foundation for living. a) substance= that which has foundation, is firm, that which has actual existence. b) It ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Born Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 28, 2004
    based on 26 ratings
     | 6,005 views

    This sermon looks at Hannan’s faith in believing Eli for Samuel’s birth

    She was heartbroken, all she had ever wanted to be was a mother and it seemed as if that was the one thing she’d never be. She lived in a society where children were considered to be a blessing from God and the greatest honour that could be bestowed upon a woman was motherhood. She had a loving ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Prompted By Faith. Series

    Contributed by David Hughes on Feb 2, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 6,077 views

    Nehemiah’s strong faith in God prompts him to take the steps needed to make the Jerusalem re-building project a reality. This sermon explores the significance of faith when facing a difficult mission.

    How strong is your faith? Is it firm enough to resist hardship? Is it robust enough to overcome fear? Will it stand up to the tests of doubt? Last week, we saw that Nehemiah was a man of great faith: the cupbearer to Artaxerxes, the King of Persia, he was devastated by the news that Jerusalem ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Statement Of Faith

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 5, 2004
    based on 18 ratings
     | 4,424 views

    A Statement of Faith

    A STATEMENT OF FAITH 10/21/01 N.F.M.B.C. MORNING SERVICE INTRODUCTION: OUR NATION HAS BEEN ATTACKED FROM OUTSIDE FORCES WE ARE STILL FEELING THE IMPACT. OUR WAY OF LIFE HAS BEEN FOR ALL PURPOSED FOREVER CHANGED. NOTHEN WILL QUITE EVER BE THE SAME. BUT WHEN WE LOOK BACK OVER HISTORY THIS HAS ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faith Introduction Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,063 views

    The more I study about faith, the more I come to realize that faith has more to do with our commitment to Jesus Christ than our ability to just believe hard enough.

    Faith Introduction Matthew 13:58 - And he did not do many miracles there because of their lack of faith.1 In the Gospels, the word faith is mentioned 40 times. 17 of those times, something happens as a result of someone’s faith. 12 more time Jesus refers to a lack of faith. As we think of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Evidence Of Faith Series

    Contributed by Steve Lawson on Jan 7, 2004
    based on 30 ratings
     | 5,873 views

    It’s not the works that produce the faith but the faith that produces the works. It’s our actions that prove our faith.

    * Being Salt & Light – ZESTY! – Rev. Magazine, September/October issue, pg. 28 It could be that one of the greatest hindrances to evangelism today is the poverty of our own experience – Billy Graham Christians have become famous for what they don’t do. We don’t drink We don’t smoke We don’t ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trusting Faith Series

    Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 59 ratings
     | 4,240 views

    This sermon parallels the last phrase of the Lord’s Model Prayer with "Not my will but yours be done." After we have prayed to the best of our ability we say, "Not my will but yours be done" because "YOURS is the kingdom and the power and the glory forev

    Lessons on Faith from the Lord’s Model Prayer Trusting Faith Matthew 6:13 November 16, 2003 Intro: A. [Mother’s Unanswered Prayer for Self-Improvement, Citation: Kevin A. Miller, Wheaton, Illinois] We all know what it’s like to still have growing to do. Jeanne Olsen, a mother of five from ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Faith That Overcomes

    Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,464 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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    God Is Faithful

    Contributed by Kevin Keeling on Mar 20, 2004
    based on 59 ratings
     | 21,668 views

    I God Is Faithful Heb 10:23 23Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering;

    God Is Faithful I God Is Faithful Heb 10:23 23Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) 1. FAITHFUL TO HIS NAME Rev 19:11 11 And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithful With Little Series

    Contributed by Scott Mathews on Mar 22, 2004
    based on 37 ratings
     | 5,592 views

    Fourth in the series "God Has a Dream." God reveals His dream through us when… We are “Faithful with little, God will give us more.”

    Adventure Christian Church of North Natomas Genesis 39:1-6 (p. 29) Series: “God Has A Dream” “Faithful with Little” “God has dreams for us, that we ourselves have not imagined” God reveals His dream through us when… We realize that “We cannot do it”. We “Let God love us and love ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Precious Faith Series

    Contributed by Kim Huffman on Mar 31, 2004
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,821 views

    This sermon explores what is the object, value and identity of faith. Precious faith is a timeless treasure worth having.

    FEB. 1, 2004 Kim Huffman Series: Timeless Treasures #1 “PRECIOUS FAITH” 2 Peter 1:1 “From Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ. To the people who have received a faith which is like our precious faith. It came through the righteousness of our God and of our Savior, Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Moving On Faith Series

    Contributed by Arthur And Marie Mason on Apr 22, 2004
    based on 41 ratings
     | 8,549 views

    No matter how weak or how strong your faith is, As long as your faith is in Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. As you pray and study God’s Word, your faith will grow stronger AND stronger.

    Moving On Faith Pastors: Elder Arthur L. Mason and Marie Mason Hebrews 11:1; Matthew 17:20-21; I John 5:9 What is Faith? I saw an automobile with a license plate that read: “Moving on Faith.” I was both impressed and inspired. What does Moving on Faith mean? Before we can fully ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational