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  • Jerry DePoy avatar

    "Faith To The Third Degree"

    Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 4, 2005
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,215 views

    Daniel was spared from being eaten in the Lion’s den, but others were not. Those who died for their faith, had the greatest faith of all!

    Title: “Faith to the Third Degree” Faith is defined as: (Heb 11:1 KJV) Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Faith is required upon salvation… (Eph 2:8 KJV) For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jonathan McLeod avatar

    What We Do By Faith

    Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 9, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 3,141 views

    We perceive the unperceivable and we achieve the unachieveable.

    Chapters 1-6: Christ is a SUPERIOR PERSON. Chapters 7-10: Christ exercises a SUPERIOR PRIESTHOOD. Chapters 11-13: Faith is a SUPERIOR PRINCIPLE. Hebrews 11 is often called THE FAITH CHAPTER. Hebrews 11:6—“WITHOUT FAITH IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PLEASE [GOD].” Romans 14:23—“WHATSOEVER IS NOT OF FAITH ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jose Cabajar avatar

    Giving Our Best To God

    Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Aug 26, 2003
    based on 54 ratings
     | 4,632 views

    Our giving to God reveals our faith, spiritual intelligence and love.

    <PRE> Giving is a wonderful expression of one’s love to others; a visible and outward manifestation of care. Giving is a natural act and a sign of life. It is obvious that God is the author of giving. He is the greatest giver and provider of all our needs. God is love and His ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Kane avatar

    The Place Of Faith

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2003
    based on 18 ratings
     | 3,227 views

    Faith consists of risk, offers a reward, requires action, and is the way of acceptance.

    Football season is upon us as we enter the final month of summer 2003. Soon the days will grow cooler, the night will come earlier, and the clothes will cover more of us rather than less. Already the pundits are making their predictions regarding the best teams in the high school and college polls ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Dan Borchert avatar

    Hero's Of The Faith Part Ii

    Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,088 views

    James Dobson wrote tough Love, the author of Hebrews wrote about tough faith

    Hebrews 11:17-40 Tough Faith Introduction A. James Dobson wrote a wonderful book callled “Tough Love.” In this book he describes how some times in life you have to use tough love on your kids. This might mean grounding them, or even spanking the child. Out of love to do the things that you ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • Sheila Crowe avatar

    Top 40 With Gumption

    Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 27, 2002
    based on 29 ratings
     | 4,300 views

    Being in God’s "top 40" requires faith that takes action and makes a commitment.

    Contrary to my children’s belief I was not a child of the 30s, 40s, 50s, or even 60’s. Granted I was born in the 60’s but I was too young to be part of that decade. I was a child of the 70’s and all those things that came with it. Bell bottoms and polyester pants, pet rocks, the Brady Bunch, ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    A Living Faith Series

    Contributed by Steve Salmon on Oct 9, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 3,545 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

  • Steven Platt avatar

    Cub Or Cardinal - Which Fan Are You?

    Contributed by Steven Platt on Oct 11, 2002
    based on 18 ratings
     | 2,845 views

    A look at the differences between a St. Louis Cardinal Fan and a Chicago Cubs Fan. Yes it is biblical, yes it applies to our daily lives.

    Editors Note: This sermon was preached in Western Illinois about halfway between St. Louis and Chicago. Because of our location, we have a split in each fan base. Teams may be substituted to fit your location. Title: Faith of our Fathers Text Hebrews 11:17-22 October, 06, 2002 Heb 11:17-22 ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Jeff Strite avatar

    Believing God Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 21, 2002
    based on 68 ratings
     | 28,219 views

    Abraham is such a great man of faith that at times its hard to relate to him. God knew that, so He told us few things about this super-hero of the faith that help us understand how powerful his faith really was.

    OPEN: A man once told a story about his 84 year old grandmother. Apparently, she fiercely maintained her independence and lived alone in the old family home. Her 4 children lived in the same town, but she rarely called them except in emergencies. It was with some apprehension, therefore, that he ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Necessity Of Pleasing God

    Contributed by Michael Higley on Oct 24, 2002
    based on 44 ratings
     | 2,670 views

    Working through our Faith

    Faith remains the foundation of what we know will happen and the conviction of what is beyond our understanding. 1). Faith is not delivered to you on a silver platter. We must flesh-out our faith in everyday living. 2). Faith is difficult because it is visionary. -Verse 13b- …welcomed them ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Ronald Thompson avatar

    Faith In Jesus Christ

    Contributed by Ronald Thompson on May 20, 2003
    based on 6 ratings
     | 9,390 views

    This sermon is telling us how Faith in Jesus Christ can lead us home.

    Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ is the first principle of the gospel. It is necessary to our salvation. King Benjamin declared, "Salvation cometh to none.....except it be through repentance and faith on the Lord Jesus Christ" You may ask "What is Faith?" Faith is a "hope for things which are not ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Jon Smethurst avatar

    We Can Be Heroes

    Contributed by Jon Smethurst on Jun 9, 2003
    based on 7 ratings
     | 3,436 views

    we can all learn from Epaphroditus, and become heroes of faith, and not just for one day!

    Heroes of Faith!!! when we think of ‘heroes of the bible’ who springs to mind, Hebrews 11 talks at length of some of the ‘heroes of faith’ in the old testament, mighty servants of God, ...and of course we have the author of our text Paul who was one of the new covenant heroes of faith, but just ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Learning From God's People

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 23, 2003
    based on 26 ratings
     | 3,226 views

    We must realize that it is in order to stimulate and sustain this faith, God allows the soul to be buffeted and swept away by the raging torrent of so much distress, so many troubles, so much embarrassment and weakness, and so many setbacks. For it is

    Hebrews’ Hall of Great Faith – Hebrews 11 Illustration:Definition of faith: Hebrews 11:1. "What is faith, unless it is to believe what you cannot see." (Augustine) Faith is derived from the Word of God: Romans 10:17 Faith’s demand: Hebrews 11:6 Faith’s design: 2 Corinthians 5:7 The dualism of ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Bobby Cagle avatar

    It Takes Faith

    Contributed by Bobby Cagle on Dec 30, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 10,659 views

    This message describes faith and the benefits of having faith in Christ.

    Text: Hebrews 11:1,30; Joshua 6:1-10 Title: It Takes Faith! Illustration: It was a good answer that was once given by a poor woman to a minister who asked her, "What is faith?" She replied: "I am ignorant, and I cannot answer well, but I think it is taking God at His word." Faith is a daily ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Darrell Stetler II avatar

    Reasons People Quit Spiritually - And God's Answers

    Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 17, 2004
    based on 67 ratings
     | 4,379 views

    A trip through the "Faith Hall of Fame" in Heb. 11 to see God’s replies to some common reasons people give why they "can’t" be a Christian. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

    Read Heb. 11 I love to read about endurance records: Endurance Records œ Longest time spent standing - 17 years man from India (leaning against a plank while sleeping) œ Longest time spent in a tree - man in Indonesia has been in a tree since 1970. œ Longest time doing CPR - two teams from ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness