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  • Troy Mason avatar

    The Faith Of One...

    Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002
    based on 54 ratings
     | 2,880 views

    A faithful response to God’s call on our lives

    The Faith of One… Gen 12:1-5 Introduction: I. God’s Call A. God chose Abram, not the other way around. 1. God called Abram away from his entire security system. 2. He called Abram from among idolators B. He called Abram to a place he had never seen. 1. God’s call could have allowed Abram to stay ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Faith?

    Contributed by Jonathan Lucas on Aug 26, 2002
    based on 24 ratings
     | 3,634 views

    A sermon that explains what faith is for the believer, and what it can be for the seeker.

    What is Faith? Heb. 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Rom. 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God. Col. 1:4 Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Fabulous Faith

    Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,209 views

    Titus 1:1

    FABULOUS FAITH Titus 1:1 It was a while back that I had mentioned to you that while I was trying on pants in Wal-Mart that I got excited because the pants I was trying on seemed to fit me so well. Only to have my bubble burst when I noticed that I had grabbed the next size up from what I ...read more

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    Denomination: Bible Church

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    Responding By Faith

    Contributed by John Williams Iii on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 20 ratings
     | 4,515 views

    This is a farewell sermon that I preahced to my previous congregation.

    RESPONDING BY FAITH Text: Genesis 12:1-9 It is truly interesting that the last Sunday before moving day in the South Carolina Methodist Conference corresponds to this text of Genesis 12:1-9 that is a suggested text of the lectionary. It was thirteen years ago that I first entered the ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    An Atmosphere Of Faith

    Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Aug 31, 2002
    based on 180 ratings
     | 19,453 views

    Creating an atmosphere of faith can change how we view a Sunday service.

    An Atmosphere of Faith Open: Have you ever walked into the middle of a conversation and all of a sudden it gets real quiet, and you get the sense that these two people have been arguing. And you say to yourself or someone else later, “Boy the air was so thick, you could cut it with a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Obedience Of Faith

    Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002
    based on 34 ratings
     | 4,412 views

    Can mere belief in God and the truths of His Word win the Lord’s approval and blessings? To the contrary, the Scriptures plainly teach that only a faith that leads to obedience to God wins approval and reward.

    When one reads the Letter to the Romans and then reads the Letter of James, there may appear to be a contradiction. Romans 4:1-6 clearly teaches that we are justified by faith apart from works. However, James 2:24 says that a man is justified by works and not by faith alone. Martin Luther saw ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith That Fails Series

    Contributed by Rick Stacy on Sep 16, 2002
    based on 59 ratings
     | 8,002 views

    The fourth of six on James. Not all faith is powerful. There is a faith that fails. There is a faith that is worthless. James says that faith without works is dead. The deeds we do are the natural outgrowth of our faith. If there are no deeds, no wo

    Faith that Fails Not all faith is powerful. There is a faith that fails. There is a faith that is worthless. James says that faith without works is dead. The deeds we do are the natural outgrowth of our faith. If there are no deeds, no works of the flesh, then there is no real faith because ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faithful Or Fruitful

    Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002
    based on 51 ratings
     | 6,595 views

    It is possible for one to consider himself faithful but still not produce any practical fruit for the kingdom of Christ.

    FAITHFUL OR FRUITFUL? Matt. 25:14-30 INTRO. Parables defined -- a story used to illustrate a spiritual truth. Why Jesus used parables -- Matt. 13:10-11 So this parable is to teach us some spiritual truth about the working of the kingdom of heaven. In order to find that truth we must ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Living Faith Series

    Contributed by Steve Salmon on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,915 views

    This sermon deals with the Irony, absolute and longing of faith.

    A Living Faith Hebrews 11 SICC 9/15/02 (Morning) INTRODUCTION: What is living by faith? Buy stocks when market is low? I live by faith because I never buy rock salt until I see ice. I have faith there won’t be any snow. Two ideas of faith. One is doctrine. Be true to “the faith.” Pass “the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Enduring Faith

    Contributed by John Vessell on Jan 18, 2003
    based on 279 ratings
     | 25,506 views

    Endurance was the key ingredient in the life and ministry of Moses.

    Enduring Faith Portrayed in the life of Moses Hebrews 12:1-3 Hebrews 11:24-27 Introduction: The key to success in the Christian life is the same as it was for Christ and the heroes of our faith. Spiritual success is found in the ability to endure. In Hebrews 12:3 we read how we are to consider ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Faith That Gives

    Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 19, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 9,455 views

    God desires that we express our faith to Him in many ways, one of which is through faithful giving to His local church.

    Genesis 14:17-24 A Faith That Gives Introduction I’m going to be speaking about giving today, and I want you to stay tuned in because during the invitation, if you’ll stick with me I’m going to make you a deal you can’t turn down. I want to be completely up front with you about some things and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Determined Faith

    Contributed by Darrell Jones on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
     | 13,820 views

    With so much turmoil and uncertainties in this present world, we as the Body of Christ need to keep our focus. This message puts our faith where it should be.

    A Determined Faith (Micah 7:1-9) The prophet Micah describes a time of great corruption in all levels of society. Those in power were corrupt through compromising. the very foundations of morality had been destroyed. (A) Men of Authority sold justice, and that without shame. They were open to ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Growing Faith

    Contributed by Brannon Revel on Feb 11, 2003
    based on 34 ratings
     | 8,954 views

    characteristics of one who is growing in their faith.

    Growing Faith Genesis 12:6-10 Last week we began our study of Abram, the man God chose to begin the great nation of Israel. We examined the call of God in the sense that God’s call on our life is not about us, God’s call requires us to make sacrifices, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Faith To Win

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 14, 2003
    based on 84 ratings
     | 14,267 views

    A message of the Christian’s responsibility in living a Christ honoring life

    THE FAITH TO WIN 1 Corinthians 15:57-58 INTRO: The 26th Olympic games are in Atlanta this summer, and excitement over this event runs from Miami, Florida to Anchorage, Alaska. Who will win the gold? Who will come home with the medals? Whose childhood desire to be an Olympian will become a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Ron Crow avatar

    Faith For Today

    Contributed by Ron Crow on Mar 7, 2003
    based on 64 ratings
     | 7,319 views

    Is faith relevant today and what can it do for me?

    Faith for Today Selected Scripture Introduction Mark 11:22 “And Jesus answered saying to them, "Have faith in God.” NAS I. Pardoning Faith Romans 5:1 “Therefore having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,” A. Some fail to receive God’s forgiveness ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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