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Our God Is Able...and He Will

Contributed by David Derry on Nov 21, 2002

The God we serve is able - don’t limit Him

Turn to Daniel Chapter 3 This morning we will be talking about faith and in particular the faith of three men in Daniel chapter 3. Daniel 3:1-30 This is a familiar story to most of you - you may have even heard it in Sunday School or Vacation Bible School when you were growing up as a child, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Our Choice, The Holy One Of God

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 1, 2000

The most important decision in life

Theme: Our choice, the Holy one of God Text: Jos. 24:1-2, 15-18; Eph. 5:21-32; Jn. 6:60-69 There is a poem with the title “The Road not taken”, in which the author, Robert Frost, describes how he discovered two roads during a walk in the woods. He knew he had to make a choice as he could only ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-18, John 6:60-69

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Who Is Our God And Who Are We Series

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jun 24, 2002

The nature of our God and of ourselves is revealed in God’s acts in history that culminate in the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

WHO IS OUR GOD? And, who are we. The readings from Holy Week sums up the heart of our faith and reveals God to us. In your private devotions this week, please re-read the last chapters of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John that retell the events from the Triumphal Entry of Christ in to Jerusalem for ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Power Is Released In Proportion To Our Response

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 14, 2008

Receive

The Power is Released in Proportion to our Response Joh 1:10 He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. Joh 1:11 He came unto his own, and his own received him not. Joh 1:12 But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even ...read more

Scripture: John 1:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Covenant Sunday - Future Our Friend

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Dec 31, 2007

A message for Covenant Sunday thinking about how the new year can be held back by fear, using Joshua, Caleb & John Wesley to show a better way where the future is seen as our friend..

Jeremiah 31.31-34 Numbers 13 It is natural at times like the turn of a new year to think about how time passes – well of course it flies! It is 28 years since Maggie came to power. 41 since England won world cup and 7 whole years have passed since the millennium celebrations. I remember the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Methodist

When God Testifies Of Our Goodness

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Dec 31, 2007

God beleives and is proud of the faithful.

When God Testifies of Our Goodness Heb 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Heb 11:2 For by it the elders obtained a good report. Heb 11:3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Grace For Our Illness Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 2, 2006

This message is the second in a series of four on “Illness Through the Eyes of Faith.”

GOD’S GRACE FOR OUR ILLNESS Philippians 2:25-30 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 INTRO: In May 1983, the “Chicago Tribune” ran a story about a young father from North Manchester, Indiana. His name was David Gilmore. He told about the illness of his fifteen-month-old son, Dustin Graham Gilmore, that began ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Faith

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Feb 19, 2003

What we believe about God we believe because of our faith.

THE POWER OF FAITH Text: First John 5:4 Someone has said that "The CRITICS of the Christian religion have often contented that religious faith is a form of psychological "escapism". A man, they say, finding the problems and demands of adult life too much for him will attempt to return to ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:4

Denomination: United Methodist

Faith And Choices Series

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Apr 25, 2006

This message looks at how our faith affects the choices we make in life.

Introduction Who is to Blame? The statements below are taken from actual insurance accident claims forms. I left for work this morning at 7am as usual when I collided straight into a bus. The bus was 5 minutes early. (Clearly the bus’s fault!) I knew the dog was possessive about the car but I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Messiah Of Faith Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 23, 2009

If we want to be people of faith we need to put our faith to work.

A Messiah of Faith Text: Matt. 8:1-17 Introduction 1. Illustration: One night, I had a wondrous dream; One set of footprints there was seen. The footprints of my precious Lord, But mine were not along the shore. But then some stranger prints appeared, And I asked the Lord, "What have we here?" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Growing In Faith Series

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Feb 13, 2007

One of the important steps in growing in our faith is to "Do What He Says."

Introduction I. John chapter 20, verses 30 and 31 state - 30 Many other signs therefore Jesus also performed in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; 31 but these have been written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing you ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Firm Faith

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 20, 2013

Our faith has got to be firm, sturdy, stable and strong; not wobbly and weak!

Firm faith! Colossians 2:7”…rooted and built up in him and established in the faith, just as you were taught, abounding in thanksgiving.” “I will do all it takes to be the world champion. The chessboard is always pictured in my head and I move pieces there. I can ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faithful Everywhere!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Sep 14, 2014

I cover/focus the smallest matter in our life, because it matters to God!

Faithful in all His house…. Hebrews 3: 1, 2’Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus, who was faithful to Him who appointed Him, as Moses also was faithful in all His house.’ God makes a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Tested Faith Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Aug 25, 2020

Tests are a big part of life. The most important one is the testing of our faith!

Hebrews 11 (NIV) 17 By faith Abraham, when God tested him, offered Isaac as a sacrifice. He who had embraced the promises was about to sacrifice his one and only son, 18 even though God had said to him, “It is through Isaac that your offspring will be reckoned.” 19 Abraham reasoned that God could ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19

Anchor For Life’s Storms Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Feb 4, 2022

Peter writes to Christians scattered, strangers in the world. This world is not your home. He writes to Christians who are suffering because of their faith. Here is a message of hope.

The book of 1 Peter is a great book if you need encouragement to cope with life’s storms. Peter wrote this letter on the verge of a great persecution that broke out against Christians. It was a very tough time to be a Christian. Storms of life still rage. Families break apart, children and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist