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  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    The Purifying Fire Of Trials Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 19, 2006
    based on 10 ratings
     | 6,051 views

    Our lives are orchestrated by God to refine us.

    The Purifying Fire of Trials (I Peter 1:6-9) 1. Life is filled with difficult to answer questions. Why do toasters always have a setting that burns the toast to a horrible crisp, which no decent human being would eat? If the professor on Gilligan’s Island can make a radio out of coconut, why ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Why Do I Suffer Affliction?

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 14, 2000
    based on 105 ratings
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    Have you struggled with the thought, if I am a Christian why do I suffer affliction in my life?

    Have you wondered, if God is going to bring blessing into my life, why do I seem to have so many struggles? Church, we have seasons of struggles and testing, the Lord has a purpose in not allowing us to be fruitful at all times. The seasons of struggle work to destroy the pride we have in ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Amy Bickel avatar

    The Trial Of Jesus Christ Series

    Contributed by Amy Bickel on Jun 3, 2007
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     | 8,614 views

    Part 3 of a study of the priesthood.

    This morning we are going to conclude our study entitled The Code of the Priest. This series was designed to strengthen your knowledge and understanding of God’s Word and how He interacts with His children. It is my hope that by studying the ancient customs and cultures of the Bible God’s Word ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trials Turned To Gold

    Contributed by John Stackhouse on Apr 22, 2016
     | 6,353 views

    staying faithful through trials. Rejoice because they are doing you good.

    This morning, I want us to look at the biblical viewpoint of the trials that occur in our lives. And the first thing that I want to do is to differentiate between consequences and trials. The reason that I feel that this is necessary is that most of us want to think of them as the same, but they ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Processing Trials Correctly

    Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jul 29, 2019
     | 5,521 views

    Trusting in God

    “Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom also we have access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. And not only that, but we also glory in tribulations, knowing that tribulation ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Wisdom For Facing Trials Series

    Contributed by David Welch on Apr 11, 2018
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    3rd in a sermon series on James dealing with wisdom for facing trials.

    “Wisdom for Facing Trials” Review This is the third episode in our journey through James. James wrote this letter of instruction to those he warmly called his dear brothers. He wrote this letter to validate genuine faith. How does real faith in Jesus behave when encountering life in a broken world? ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

  • David Owens avatar

    Turing Trials Into Triumphs Series

    Contributed by David Owens on Jun 7, 2021
     | 6,432 views

    The first subject that James addresses in his letter is how to face our trials. His suggestion is shocking: we should welcome our trials with joy. But his reason for the suggestion makes sense when you understand things from God's perspective.

    A. In Max Lucado’s book, In The Eye Of The Storm, he tells a story about a parakeet named Chippie. 1. Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming -one second he was peacefully perched in his cage, and the next he was sucked in, washed up and blown over. 2. The problem began when Chippie’s owner ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Faith For The Fiery Trial

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015
     | 6,234 views

    trials

    FAITH FOR THE FIERY TRIAL DANIEL 3:14-30 INTRODUCTION: I Peter 4:12-13 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: 13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Gratitude For Deliverance From The Grave

    Contributed by Charles Spurgeon on Nov 17, 2014
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     | 10,977 views

    A classic sermon delivered in 1892 encouraging believers to be comforted and even grateful for their trials and afflictions.

    In connection with the dedication of the Jubilee House, which commemorated the fifth year of a life often threatened by grievous sickness. [Will the reader kindly note the remarks at the end of this sermon, before he reads the discourse?—C.H.S.] "I shall not die, but live, and declare the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

  • Larry Thompson avatar

    Turning Trials To Triumph Series

    Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 6, 2004
    based on 34 ratings
     | 17,839 views

    This message explains why the Christian will face trials and what God’s desire is for the believer through the tests we face in life.

    “EXTREME MAKEOVER” – PART TWO TURNING TRIALS INTO TRIUMPH JAMES 1:2-12 - ©DR. LARRY L. THOMPSON (2004) INTRODUCTION: Diamond Test Illustration: To test the genuineness of a diamond, jewelers often place it in clear water, which causes a real diamond to sparkle with special brilliance. An imitation ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Turning Trials Into Triumphs Series

    Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 2, 2018
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     | 17,428 views

    James shares some incredible truths about how we can turn the various trials we encounter into life into triumphs.

    Turning Our Trials Into Triumphs Making It Real – week 2 OKAY… let’s do this. LAST WEEK – we began a new series on the book of James – a letter written by James the ½ brother of Jesus (a guy who grew up with Jesus, who didn’t believe Jesus was God, who along with his brothers and sisters even ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

    Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Apr 15, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 15,944 views

    Habakkuk (along with Job and Gideon) struggled with the question of why God allows His people to suffer. God answered Habakkuk, the subject of this sermon.

    Why Do Bad Things Happen to Good People? Chuck Sligh January 17, 2010 TEXT: Turn to Habakkuk 1 (the fifth to the last book in the Old Testament) INTRODUCTION Illus. – There was a couple in the church I pastored in Wiesbaden, Germany. They were faithful to the Lord; faithful to services of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Beginning Of The Tribulation Part 2

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 27, 2026
     | 70 views

    A coming period of time will last 7 years.

    INTRODUCTION: A coming period of time will last 7 years, Daniel 9:24-27. Each half will last 3 1/2 years, “last time, times and half a time” Rev. 13:14, “1260 days” Rev. 12:6, “42 months” Rev. 11:2. This will be called, “Jacob’s trouble,” “great tribulation” Matt 24:15-22, “time of trouble,” ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Howard Strickland avatar

    Greatness.

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Aug 5, 2021
     | 3,427 views

    At that place, David song and wrote. He spent a lot of nights listening to his flock, and His God. David had his share of battle’s, He had fought and won over a bear, and a lion.

    Greatness. Psalm 35:1-10TPT Ron wasn't having a good week. His new job had thrust him in the midst of some people who were foul mouth, rude, and obnoxious. Ron is one tough guy, but after two months of working in that environment, he wasn't sure he could tolerate any more ungodly, uncouth ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • AKINSANYA ADUBI avatar

    Greatness

    Contributed by Akinsanya Adubi on Feb 16, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,540 views

    FOR YOU TO BE GREAT AND MAINTAIN GREATNESS, YOU NEED GOD IN YOUR LIFE

    GREATNESS Text: Genesis 15:1 – 15:1 After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward. Webster describes Greatness as Unusually, considerately or comparatively large in size, dimensions, degree, power, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal