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  • Paul Fritz avatar

    Why Jesus Knew That Sometimes Things Are Allowed To Get Worse Before They Can Get Better

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 19 ratings
     | 6,120 views

    1. Jesus knew that God often uses tragedy to cause people to look to heaven for solutions to their problems.

    1. Jesus knew that God often uses tragedy to cause people to look to heaven for solutions to their problems. The Savior said, "Every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful." (Jn. 15:2) Thank the Lord to for His pruning of certain habits, thoughts and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Great Reunion Series

    Contributed by Tamela Walker on Apr 14, 2017
    based on 3 ratings
     | 13,618 views

    the seventh word of Jesus

    THE GREAT REUNION Luke 23:46 Father, into your hands I commit my spirit. As I pondered this scripture I looked at it this way “It’s 11:59 and 59 seconds and Jesus is ready to commit unto his Father in Heaven, so all mankind can have the Great Reunion with God. Therefore, addressing the Seventh ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Trusting God In Every Season

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jun 26, 2025
     | 363 views

    In every phase of life, God is working out His plan. Trusting Him means resting in His wisdom, even when we don’t understand. When we trust Him, we receive peace, strength, and guidance to navigate every season victoriously.

    TRUSTING GOD IN EVERY SEASON By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ecclesiastes 3:1-11 Supporting Texts: Psalm 31:14-15, Proverbs 3:5-6, Romans 8:28, Isaiah 43:2, James 1:2-4 INTRODUCTION: Life is made up of seasons—some pleasant and others painful. Every believer goes through different phases, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Winners Are Made In The Fire

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 17, 2025
     | 378 views

    The challenges you go through are divine tools to shape your character, test your faith, and prepare you for your next level.

    WINNERS ARE MADE IN THE FIRE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 1:6-7 "Wherein ye greatly rejoice, though now for a season, if need be, ye are in heaviness through manifold temptations: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The Gist PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 27, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 710 views

    Encourages perseverance in faith and spiritual growth, despite failures or disappointments, drawing inspiration from the dedication and determination in Luke 2:22-40.

    Good morning, church. It's a joy to stand before you today, as we gather in this place of worship, united in our love for the Lord and our desire to draw nearer to Him. As we gather today, we find ourselves in the early days of a new year. A time of hope and expectation, a time when many of us are ...read more

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    Lucky Charms

    Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005
    based on 15 ratings
     | 7,305 views

    Learn the truth about luck in this St. Patrick’s Day message.

    Lucky Charms The Truth About Luck 3/17/04 I. Introduction Lucky Charms Not So Lucky New Study Casts Doubt On Cereal Claim A controversial new report released last week has thrown the breakfast community into chaos. Last Thursday in Waterloo, the Foundation For Money-Wasting Studies unveiled the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Abiding Presence

    Contributed by Roger Spaugh on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 81 ratings
     | 12,177 views

    Encouragement for those suffering from loss of loved ones, or loss of a dream.

    Mankind has struggled with many things. Probably the most difficult of these is adversity. Every since Adam and Eve were cast from the garden, mankind has faced adversity. It has come in many different ways and in many different forms. But regardless of the method, the struggle is just as real. It ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Life Of Joseph - Part 1 Series

    Contributed by Rich Anderson on Feb 14, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,972 views

    It is said that every man or woman's life contains sufficient material for a great novel. Joseph's life certainly did.

    Chuck Swindoll in his book entitled “Joseph” writes, “The Bible is the supreme Book on human personality. From Adam in Genesis to Satan in the Apocalypse, its portraits are unforgettable. Augustine wrote how men wander over the earth and wonder at the rivers and the mountains ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    A True Friend

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Sep 4, 2003
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,875 views

    A TRUE FRIEND

    A TRUE FRIEND PROVERBS 17:17 INTRODUCTION: WE ARE LIVING IN A TIME WHEN THE WORD"FRIEND" IS USED SO LOOSELY, OFTEN AS A TERM OF MERE POLITENESS. WE MUST DISENTANGLE IT FROM FRIVOLOUS ASSOCIATIONS. THE ESSENTIAL NOTE OF TRUE FRIENDSHIP IS UNCHANGING AFFECTION. THE FRIEND "LOVETH AT ALL TIMES ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A True Friend

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 10 ratings
     | 5,138 views

    A TRUE FRIEND

    A TRUE FRIEND PROVERBS 17:17 INTRODUCTION: WE ARE LIVING IN A TIME WHEN THE WORD"FRIEND" IS USED SO LOOSELY, OFTEN AS A TERM OF MERE POLITENESS. WE MUST DISENTANGLE IT FROM FRIVOLOUS ASSOCIATIONS. THE ESSENTIAL NOTE OF TRUE FRIENDSHIP IS UNCHANGING AFFECTION. THE FRIEND "LOVETH AT ALL TIMES ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Don't Be Ashamed Series

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024
     | 774 views

    Don't Be Ashamed

    Psalm 31:1-24 Don't Be Ashamed I. To Praise Him - He Is My Reliable God - 1 In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust; My Rescuing God - 1 let me never be ashamed: My Righteous God - 1 deliver me in thy righteousness. My Receptive God 2 Bow down thine ear to me; deliver me speedily My ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Peter's Incredible Zeal Series

    Contributed by Jason Cole on Dec 28, 2005
    based on 110 ratings
     | 76,897 views

    Many people read the Bible and read of Bible characters and stand in awe of what they could do and how they could live. We must never forget that people like Peter, were real people, with real problems, simply living their faith.

    Introduction Just about every kid has a period in their lives where they love superheroes. The kids idolize the superheroes ability to do the impossible, to fly, their incredible strength or their x-ray vision. When I was growing up, I loved superman. I wanted to be just like superman. I ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Tim Smith avatar

    Protect Your Blindside Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013
     | 12,389 views

    “Expect the unexpected!” Today we’re going to talk about PBS, protecting your blindside.

    Angels & Demons: protect your blindside 1 Kings 19:1-10 Welcome (Secret Service Escort- unexpected noice- SS go to protect me then move out to the side to stand for remainder of the service “Expect the unexpected!” I played tight end in high school and I remember one play where we ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Absent Acrimony Alleviates Animosity Series

    Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Apr 13, 2008
     | 3,031 views

    The mariners of Jonah have much to teach we Christians on how to get along with others-even if they are impossible people.

    JONAH 1:11 ABSENT ACRIMONY ALLEVIATES ANIMOSITY I. ADVERSITY: A. Accidental. B. Acrimonious. C. Acute. II. ATTITUDE: A. Amicable. B. Accommodating. C. Accountability. III. ADMIRABLE: A. Altruistic. B. Analytical. C. Acceptance. The mariners now pose the second question to ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    "Why Does God Let Bad Things Happen?"

    Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 5, 2005
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,253 views

    A ’sermonette’ if you will, in response to Katrina

    When tragedy strikes, when chaos reins, when calamity turns lives upside down, people ask questions. In their anger and their grief some of the most common questions are about God, even from people who otherwise ignore or even claim to disbelieve in Him. “Why does God let bad things happen?” ...read more

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    Denomination: Orthodox