Independence Day:God's Closeness in Uncertain Times

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  • Lindeal Greer avatar

    Butterfly

    Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Nov 22, 2000
    based on 84 ratings
     | 13,801 views

    This is about the struggles that makes us grow.

    Butterfly A man found a cocoon of a butterfly. One day a small opening appeared. He sat and watched the butterfly for several hours, as it struggled to force its body through the little hole. Then it seemed to stop making any progress. It appeared as if it had gotten as far as it could, and it ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Larry Wise avatar

    How Can I Count My Blessings?

    Contributed by Larry Wise on Dec 1, 2000
    based on 305 ratings
     | 21,291 views

    Keeping my perspective when times get tough.

    How Can I Count My Blessings? I Peter 4:12-19 So, how was your Thanksgiving this year? Consider Job. He has come to represent the epitome of suffering. His children were killed in an accident. He is financially ruined. He has been stricken with an incurable illness--and is in such constant ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Spiritual Characteristics Of The Last Day's Church

    Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jul 19, 2001
    based on 191 ratings
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    BASED ON 1 PETER 4:7-16, WHAT CHARACTERISTICS SHOULD MARK THE CHURCH IN THE LAST DAYS?

    SPIRITUAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE LAST DAYS CHURCH 1 PETER 4:7-16 & REVELATION 3:7-22 I. LIVING IN THE LAST DAYS A. Spiritually speaking many people have no perception of the time we are in 1-as a kid I thought my parents had been around forever, I couldn’t comprehend them being kids 2-when ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Rick Gillespie- Mobley avatar

    Let God Do It His Way

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 26, 2001
    based on 88 ratings
     | 41,078 views

    This sermon looks at the life of David, and how he allowed God to handle the problem of Saul in his life.

    Let God Do It His Way 8/1/99 1 Samuel 24:1-22 1 Peter 4:12-19 1 Samuel 26:1-25 When a woman is pregnant, she is going to have a baby. A normal baby takes about nine months to get here. Now what would you think if the woman became so excited about the baby coming into the word that she ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Carl Willis avatar

    Suffering For God Series

    Contributed by Carl Willis on May 9, 2001
    based on 55 ratings
     | 3,848 views

    The honor of suffering for God.

    Suffering for Being A Christian 1 Peter 4:12-19 Have you ever watched a fire walker? Looks painful doesn’t it? But that is how the Bible describes the suffering and persecution that we at times must face because of our faith in Jesus. Let’s spend some time this morning talking about being a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Face Life's Challenges Iv Series

    Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jun 12, 2001
    based on 66 ratings
     | 6,793 views

    This sermon is a continuation of the series in the beatitudes. Being persecuted for taking a stand in our society on issues as abortion and homosexuality are presented.

    How To Face Life’s Challenges Part IV. NLF 6/10/2001 2 Chron 24;17-22 1 Peter 4:12-19 Text Matt 5:10-12 We have previously looked in our Bibles at Matthew chapter 5 verses 1-9. These verses have been called the Be-attitudes. Someone has said these are the attitudes that should be in us ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    The Suffering Of A Christian

    Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004
    based on 23 ratings
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    You can be sure that a person is saved when overcoming trials!

    You can be sure that a person is saved when overcoming trials. I. The characteristics of trials a. Trials are painful v.12a b. Trials cause sufferings v.12,15,16 c. Trials sometimes strange v.12b II. The Christian attitudes toward trials a. Do not be surprised v.12a b. Rejoice in trials ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Don't Be Shocked By Suffering Be Sensible! Series

    Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2004
    based on 29 ratings
     | 5,144 views

    We as Christians need to live for God and understand that when we live holy lives in a fallen world we will suffer for our stances but we need to stay sensible through the trials and be committed to the cause of Jesus Christ.

    Don’t be shocked by suffering, be sensible – 1 Peter 4 Thesis: We as Christians need to live for God and understand that when we live holy lives in a fallen world we will suffer for our stances but we need to stay sensible through the trials and be committed to the cause of Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Brian Matherlee avatar

    I've Fallen And I Can't Get Up Series

    Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 3, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,538 views

    Part 1 of a series using popular slogans or bumper stickers that are erroneous descriptions of the faith

    Introduction The question came up about sanctification. This is such a pivotal issue in the life of every believer that we will deal with it over the next few weeks. Each week we will look at some aspect of the work of God’s grace in bringing people back to himself in the image of Christ. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

  • Sheldon Boyd avatar

    If God Is So Good Why Do I Feel So Bad? Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 6 ratings
     | 8,077 views

    This is part of a series I did on topics my congregation requested. Several of these messages are two parts.

    YOU ASKED FOR IT IF GOD IS SO GOOD, WHY DO I FEEL SO BAD? Sunday April 30, 2006 Scripture Reference: 1 Peter 4:12-19 Intro. A. Today we are beginning a new sermon series called “You Asked For It.” These are sermons on subjects that you have requested. I am very excited about sharing this ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    If God Is So Good Why Do I Feel So Bad? Pt.2 Series

    Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Oct 5, 2006
    based on 2 ratings
     | 3,241 views

    This is part of a series I did on topics my congregation requested. Several of these messages are two parts.

    YOU ASKED FOR IT IF GOD IS SO GOOD WHY DO I FEEL SO BAD? Pt.2 Sunday May 14, 2006 Scripture Reference: 1 Peter 4:12-19 Intro. A. Today we are going to finish our look at this very important subject of suffering especially as it relates to suffering in the lives of Christians. Since it has ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Are You A Christian Weirdo? Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 1, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 4,270 views

    Exposition of 1 Peter 4:12-19

    Text: 1 Peter 4:12-19, Title: Are you a Christian Weirdo? Date/Place: LSCC, 2/26/06, AM A. Opening illustration: talking the other day to someone down south who asked about the snow. Piper talking the other day about the anomaly of the American church for the past 300 yrs and the 164K martyrs this ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Clark Tanner avatar

    "Fire And Judgment" Series

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 13, 2007
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,467 views

    Sermon 15 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

    “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, as though some strange thing were happening to you; 13 but to the degree that you share the sufferings of Christ, keep on rejoicing, so that also at the revelation of His glory you may rejoice with ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Being A Christian Can Be Painful! Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 25, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 4,403 views

    We should invest ourselves in the Lord, even while suffering.

    Being A Christian Can Be Painful! (I Peter 4:12-19) 1. C. S. Lewis once remarked that “God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks to us in our conscience, but shouts in our pain; it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world.” Today’s sermon is about suffering, trials, and stressful experiences. 2. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • David Flowers avatar

    Hope For Uncertain Times Series

    Contributed by David Flowers on Aug 27, 2006
    based on 24 ratings
     | 9,579 views

    Are we living in the world’s last days? Jesus and the Biblical writers said that is not for us to know, and taught that we are to live our lives fully and freely, hoping in God always. Based on 1 Peter 4:7-19.

    Hope for Uncertain Times Hope is Your Birthright, part 1 Wildwind Community Church August 27, 2006 David Flowers Life is hard, isn’t it? You hear that a lot. Life is hard. But next time you hear that statement, I want you to think, “Compared to what?” Life is hard. It takes up all of your ...read more

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    Denomination: Free Methodist