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Placebo Faith

Contributed by David Hodgin on Jun 9, 2009

People are impressionable and the world takes advantage of that, trying to mold our minds and conform our thoughts to align with theirs.

A young teacher with obvious liberal tendencies explains to her class of small children that she is an atheist. She asks her class if they are atheists too. Not really knowing what atheism is but wanting to be like their teacher, their hands explode into the air like fleshy fireworks. There is, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Placebo Faith - The Real Thing Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jan 1, 2018

This message is the conclusion of the series. In this message I examine how fear and a negative self-perception stopped the Children of Israel from entering the Promised Land.

Placebo Faith – The Real Thing - Part 3 Scriptures: Hebrews 11:1, 6; Proverbs 23:7a; Numbers 14:20-30 Introduction This message will conclude my series on “Placebo Faith – The Real Thing” and also introduce my next series which I will start next week titled, “Recognizing Satan’s Tactics.” In ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:20-30, Numbers 13:27-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Placebo Faith - The Real Thing Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 3, 2017

This message discusses the medical phenomenon call the Placebo Effect which in reality is proof positive of the power of faith.

Placebo Faith – The Real Thing! Part 1 Scriptures: Matthew 18:3; Hebrews 11:1, 6; Proverbs 18:21; 23:7a Introduction In Matthew 18:3 Jesus says, “Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the Kingdom of heaven.” Hebrews 11:1,6 says, “Now faith ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Placebo Faith - The Real Thing Part 2 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 11, 2017

This is part two of my series, Placebo Faaith - The Real Thing. In this message I review the story of Peter walking on the water and how his thinking caused him to step out of the boat, walk on the water but ultimately start sinking.

Placebo Faith – The Real Thing Part 2 Scriptures: Hebrews 11:1, 6; Proverbs 23:7a; Matthew 14:22-31 Introduction This is part two of my series, “Placebo Faith – The Real Thing.” Last week I shared with you that that medically there are patients who, because they truly believe they have an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith, Faith, And Faith

Contributed by Jimmy Giffin on Apr 3, 2004

This message shows three distinct phases of Faith.

FAITH, FAITH AND FAITH Text: John 11 Tell the story of the death of Lazarus. I. Struggling Faith (Martha) vv 20-27 A. A person in deep water. 1. Trying to find something to cling to. 2. But it is just out of reach. B. If you only had been here Jesus (Martha) 1. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-46

Denomination: Church Of God

Faith For The Faithful

Contributed by Matthew Morine on May 13, 2008

Most people believe that the leadership of a congregation are the people with the strong faith. This is not always the case. Here is a lesson for the faithful to stay faithful.

FAITH FOR THE FAITHFUL THEME: THOSE WHO ARE FAITHFUL MUST ADMIT A FAITH WEAKNESS. TEXT: MARK 9:14-29 It seems that in the church those in a leadership position are strong in the faith. The elders, deacons, preachers, and teachers are those who are solid with the faith. This seems to be the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Of The Faithful Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Oct 15, 2022

All are equal before God. We are not given any authority to judge anyone based on their faith and practices. Every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is the Lord.

Romans 14:9-16 - Faith of the faithful Romans 14:9-13 Clear the Way for your brother All are equal before God. We are not given any authority to judge anyone based on their faith and practices. Every knee shall bow and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is the Lord. All of us have to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:9-16

Denomination: Methodist

Faith Or Faithfulness? Series

Contributed by Matthew Baker on Nov 3, 2000

The disciples asked for faith but what they really needed was faithfulness.

In our daily lives, we come across many different people. Often, when we are with strangers, in order to break the ice, we engage in what is called, "small talk." Small talk is a way to show friendliness by discussing things that are somewhat superficial. For decades, if not centuries, there has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faithfulness To The Faith Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 3, 2003

We are only one generation from extinction. It is vitally important to pass along our faith to the next leaders of the church.

March 2, 2003 23In those days I also saw that the Jews had married women from Ashdod, Ammon and Moab. 24As for their children, half spoke in the language of Ashdod, and none of them was able to speak the language of Judah, but the language of his own people. 25So I contended with them and cursed ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:23-31

Denomination: United Methodist

Faith To Faith

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Aug 21, 2003

The Bible teaches that faith is the key to everything for the Christian. By faith we come to Christ. By faith we live our Christian lives with joy and gladness.

Faith to Faith Text: Romans 1:17 Gullible. It never ceases to amaze me just how gullible people are. When P. T. Barnum said, "There’s a sucker born every minute," he was right. It seems that there is no limit to what we will believe. Listen to some of the titles that have appeared in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:17, Habakkuk 2:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Miracles And The Mind Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 27, 2021

Jesus is practicing psycho-somatic medicine. He is using what is very popular today because it works like a charm-the placebo effect.

Variety is not only the spice of life it is the very essence of life. Consider the bacteria that is all about us and within us. There are about 1500 different basic forms or species of these tiny one celled creatures. If you took 400 trillion of these creatures they would weigh only about 1 pound. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Be Faithful As He Is Faithful

Contributed by Patrick Oelund on Dec 29, 2010

We have been entrusted the mysteries of God. God has called us, and those who have been given a trust must prove themselves faithful

Be faithful as He is faithful Patrick Oelund 1Cor 4:1-2 We have been entrusted (stewards) the mysteries of God A gift, ministry, our calling etc. Those who have been given a trust (become stewards) must prove themselves faithful Faithfulness is one of the main characters of God (1Cor 1:9). The OT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Faithfulness To The Faithful

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 28, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Have you been faithful? How can you show yourself to be faithful? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that faithfulness has it's rewards IV. TEXT: 2 Samuel 22:26 (NLT) 26 “To the faithful you show

I. EXORDIUM: Have you been faithful? How can you show yourself to be faithful? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that faithfulness has it's rewards IV. TEXT: 2 Samuel 22:26 (NLT) 26 “To the faithful you show yourself faithful; to those with integrity you show ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faith’s Journey

Contributed by Martin Holland on Mar 21, 2013

Leaving Egypt was just the beginning of journey for Israel. Every step taken would be determined by their faith. So it is for every Christian from the moment they experienced salvation then begins the journey of faith.

Faith’s Journey Deut. 1:1-2, 21-46 Leaving Egypt was just the beginning of the journey for the nation of Israel. Every step taken would be determined by their faith. So it is for every Christian from the moment they experience salvation. Then begins the journey of faith and this passage is a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:21-46

Denomination: Baptist

Faith’s Reality

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 10, 2013

Understand what brings about faith’s reality. 1. Christ Died for our sin 2. He was buried 3. He rose again the 3rd day 4. Jesus Death & Resurrection is according to Scripture 5. Witnesses testify to the resurrection

Charing Cross is the geographical center of London, England. “All distances in the United Kingdom from London are measured from Charing Cross. This spot is referred to simply as ‘the cross.’ A lost child was one day picked up by a London policeman. The child was unable to tell where he lived. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist