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  • Chris Thron avatar

    They Supply What Is Lacking

    Contributed by Chris Thron on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 5 ratings
     | 3,335 views

    We need to openly receive from Christians of all types in order to attain true fullness in Christ.

    "Night and day we pray most earnestly that we may see you again and supply what is lacking in your faith." (1Th 3:10, NIV) National characteristics are often reflected in the faith of Christians from different cultural backgrounds. For instance, believers from China are remarkable on the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Commitment

    Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jun 29, 2001
    based on 150 ratings
     | 16,316 views

    To serve God you must be committed to His will for your life. If you want to fulfill your purpose, you must be committed to it.

    Commitment “A Term That Has Seemingly Become Obsolete” What is commitment? An engagement or pledge to do something, An unreserved devotion, bound to stand fast or hold in place. We live in a self-serving, throwaway, live-for-the-moment, do-what-feels-good, society. Typically, the only ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    ¿cómo Esta Tu Fe?

    Contributed by Ramon Rojas on May 26, 2004
    based on 84 ratings
     | 12,760 views

    Haz un alto y procede a evaluar como se encuentra tu fe. Evalúa que es lo que al presente esta en control sobre todo cuanto acontece a tu alrededor. Evalúa cuan firme te encuentras ante las pruebas. Evalúa si otros pueden reconocer que tu fe les ha sido d

    Introducción: Haz un alto y procede a evaluar como se encuentra tu fe. Evalúa que es lo que al presente esta en control sobre todo cuanto acontece a tu alrededor. Evalúa cuan firme te encuentras ante las pruebas. Evalúa si otros pueden reconocer que tu fe les ha sido de fortaleza. Evalúa tu actitud ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    A Concerned Apostle - Message 1 Of 3 Series

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 18, 2004
    based on 12 ratings
     | 3,356 views

    This is part 1 of 3 messages concerning the Steadfastness of believers in the light of the Second Coming of Jesus Christ and here Paul shows his concern for the Thessalonians.

    “A Concerned Apostle” 1 Thessalonians 3:1-5 I. A CONCERNED Apostle. (vv. 1-5) 2 Corinthians 2:13; 1 Thessalonians 2:17 1. The PERSON sent. (vv. 1-2a) Timothy Acts 17:14-15; 18:5; Philippians 2:19-20 2. The PURPOSE for which Timothy was sent. (vv. 2b-3a) Romans 16:21 a. To ESTABLISH ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Naveen Balakrishnan avatar

    A Comforting Report - Message 2 Of 3 Series

    Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 18, 2004
    based on 14 ratings
     | 2,982 views

    Paul rejoices when Timothy comes back with a Comforting report concerning the Thessalonians in message 2 of 3 from this chapter.

    Steadfastness and the Second Coming 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 “A Comforting Report” 1 Thessalonians 3:6-10 I. A CONCERNED Apostle. (vv. 1-5) II. A COMFORTING Report. (vv. 6-10) Isaiah 52:7; 2 Corinthians 7:5-7 1. The REPORT of Timothy. (v. 6) Proverbs 25:25; 1 Corinthians 13:13; ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jeremy Houck avatar

    The Walk Of Faith

    Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Aug 5, 2003
    based on 274 ratings
     | 37,689 views

    To grow in our faith we must learn to trust in the promises of God. Taken from Jim Cymbala’s book Fresh Faith.

    When most of us think about how we are doing spiritually, we think about surface things. We zero in on behavior patterns, such as have we been gossiping, have we been staying true to our marriage, have we been reading our Bibles, have we been tithing? We concentrate on outward works while ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Brian Bill avatar

    Standing Firm In Trials Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003
    based on 116 ratings
     | 36,144 views

    Persecution is promised to believers; therefore we should not be surprised when we encounter trials of various kinds. In the midst of difficulties, we must continue to increase in love for people as we anticipate the return of Christ.

    Standing Firm in Trials Here are a few breaking prayer needs that have been compiled by a ministry called “Open Doors.” (Taken from the Pastor’s Guide for the “International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church,” www.opendoorsusa.org). Vietnamese authorities recently arrested a pastor and held ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Alan McCann avatar

    Paul's Prayers For Thessalonians Series

    Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 29, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
     | 7,210 views

    Pauls’ prayers for the beleivers at Thessalonica

    1 Thessalonians 36-13 I was once asked by why I wore a clerical collar. I had never really thought about it before. I mean I just put one on the day I was ordained and that was that. Anyway I made up some reply about it being helpful in hospitals and when doing home visitations. They seemed ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

  • Timothy Peck avatar

    Empowering Confidence In Others Series

    Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 25, 2001
    based on 71 ratings
     | 10,757 views

    Three reasons why God wants every follower of Jesus Christ to be empowered with the confidence to minister to others.

    Do you know what a paradigm shift is? A paradigm shift occurs when our most fundamental assumptions are shaken, resulting in an entirely new way of looking at things. When people realized that the universe revolved around the sun instead of the earth, that was a paradigm shift. Everything we ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Cambridge avatar

    Aspects Of Persecutions And Trials

    Contributed by David Cambridge on Jan 18, 2002
    based on 30 ratings
     | 4,785 views

    This sermon considers several aspects of persecutions and trials: author, purpose, assurances, response.

    Aspects Of Persecutions And Trials The Church’s Reaction To Adversity Introduction 1. Since the establishment of the church God’s people have endured various persecutions and trials. Even in times of comparative rest a church may face discouraging trails from a variety of circumstances and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Dana Carpenter Jr. avatar

    Ten Biblical Reasons For Suffering

    Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Jan 7, 2001
    based on 107 ratings
     | 5,885 views

    Why do the righteous suffer? I have found ten reasons. (If you know of any others revealed in scripture, contact me -- doc.drc@juno.com)

    INTRODUCTION. A. The problem of suffering. B. Job’s plight. C. God is not guilty. 1. Satan = cause for suffering. 2. Law of sin = cause for suffering. D. Suffering is not God’s perfect will. E. Because of our flesh natures, suffering does have ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Why Do We Withhold Life-Giving Words?

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 14, 2005
    based on 9 ratings
     | 2,447 views

    This message focuses on the importance given to encouragement biblically and provides a few ideas for where to do it.

    - Imagine a life or death medical situation and you know the answer and you don’t speak those life-giving words. - every day around us are people needing the life-giving words that we have. . . and too often we withhold them. - talking about words of encouragement. - sometimes we withhold them ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    The Good News I Didn't Want To Hear Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 23, 2005
    based on 10 ratings
     | 9,728 views

    What is Paul saying about troubles in a Christian’s life? Expository sermon. Clip from movie "Men of Honor" illustrates endurance.

    The Good News That I Didn’t Want to Hear 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13[1] 10-24-04 Intro I have entitled the message this morning: The Good News That I Didn’t Want to Hear. I think we all agree that the gospel is good news. It’s good news that I am forgiven of my sin—that I have been born into the ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Tom Fuller avatar

    When The Enemy Seems To Win Series

    Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005
    based on 5 ratings
     | 6,788 views

    How often are we discouraged when things do not go the way we planned? Is it our lack of faith, or a plot from the enemy to stop us from serving God?

    Have you ever had something go completely south on you? Especially in ministry this can be very troubling. I had an experience like that once - when I had pledged my life to a cause and jumped in with both feet - then it seemed like Satan attacked others and removed me from that I could no longer ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

  • Ed Taylor avatar

    Fear Not, God's Got Is With Them Series

    Contributed by Ed Taylor on Jun 2, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,884 views

    Fears are common - we all have them - but do we take them to the Lord?

    1. “I’m afraid Daddy”. Those were the words of my daughter not too long ago. Really it happens every now and then. • A noise or a sound startles her so she walks across the house to our bedroom and then startles me. That’s just how it GOES EH? • She’s there staring at me until my eyes open and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational