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    Together For The Gospel PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Jan 29, 2024
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     | 750 views

    Encourages believers to live a life worthy of the gospel, demonstrating consistent conduct, courage in suffering, and conviction in faith.

    Good morning, my dear brothers and sisters in Christ. It is a blessing, as always, to stand before you today, not as a man of my own merit, but as a humble servant of our Lord Jesus Christ, called to share the richness of His word. And today, we find ourselves drawn to the book of Philippians, ...read more

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    You Can't Shake My Faith PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Feb 27, 2024
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,314 views

    This sermon encourages steadfast faith in God, drawing inspiration from Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego's unwavering commitment to God despite facing life-threatening circumstances.

    Good morning, beloved. It's always a joy to gather together in the presence of our Lord. Today, we find ourselves standing on the precipice of a powerful and poignant message that draws from the well of Biblical truth found in the book of Daniel, chapter 3, verses 16-18. These verses are a ...read more

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    Fainting Christians

    Contributed by James May on May 29, 2005
    based on 26 ratings
     | 10,833 views

    If we would just learn to wait upon the Lord by serving Him, trusting Him and living for Him, we would have so many fainting Christians.

    FAINTING CHRISTIANS By Pastor Jim May In the hills of Tennessee there is a breed of goats that is called the “Fainting Goat”. They are also known as “Nervous Goats”, “Stiff-leg goats”, “Wooden-leg goats”, and “Tennessee Scare goats”. No one knows for certain where they originated from but the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "Developing Longsuffering”

    Contributed by Matt Kyzer on Apr 30, 2003
    based on 114 ratings
     | 18,151 views

    Correct me if I am wrong, but everyone wants to “Develop Joy” right? And not to many of us would pass on the opportunity to live a life of “Peace”, however it’s this fourth characteristic that many have trouble developing within their Christian characte

    “Developing Longsuffering” Job1:1ff Introduction: I pray that everyone is getting something out of this series on “Developing Character”. I hope that we are not just warming a pew, listening to good music, and leaving here unchallenged. My desire is that each one of us would take seriously the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    When Life Tumbles In, What Then?

    Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Aug 15, 2009
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     | 6,309 views

    It is normal to question God when life tumbles in and wonder “Why” this is happening to us, but such experiences can bring us closer to God if we make the right choices.

    WHEN LIFE TUMBLES IN, WHAT THEN? Job 1:1-22 Proposition: It is normal to question God when life tumbles in and wonder “Why” this is happening to us, but such experiences can bring us closer to God if we make the right choices. Objective: My purpose is to help people realize that God really ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Where Do Your Doctrines (Teachings) About God Come From, Man Or God?

    Contributed by David Leach on Jan 13, 2014
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    If the teachings are not scripture that has been given to the person by the inspiration of God and received and understood in the heart, then they are almost certainly going to be false.

    Where do your doctrines (teachings) about God come from, man or God? 2 Tim 3:16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine.. A patchwork of doctrines: Almost everyone it seems, regardless of whether they are saved or unsaved, has concocted for themselves a ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    How To Make Sure Your Faith Shows

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 29, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,427 views

    The Christian life is something we do. We express our faith in how we live.

    Title: How to Make Sure Your Faith Shows Text: Hebrews 13:1-6 Thesis: The Christian life is something you do. We express our faith through how we live. Introduction: I was listening to a well known broadcasting personality going off on how we should not let anyone tell us what to think or ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Press On Series

    Contributed by Mark Connelly on Aug 24, 2011
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,055 views

    People will let you down. You will fail. So determine now to be people who PRESS ON to the end.

    In this series, I’ve been telling you stories of four heroes of the faith. My hope is that these heroes would stir your soul to follow Jesus more closely, and you’d have new stories of the faith to tell your children, and your children’s children. (Phil 3-typically go thru ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Our Place Of Refuge (Part 2)

    Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 9, 2022
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     | 2,924 views

    This week, I’d like to pick up our study on how the Cities of Refuge resemble Jesus, how He is not only our sure refuge, but also how He is our judge, that is, our great High Priest. I’d also like to take a closer look at what Jesus rescues us from and is a refuge in, and what sort of refuge He is

    Our Place of Refuge (Part 2) Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhHVs4uvp08 Last week, I began a two-part message talking about how Jesus is our refuge in these troublous times we find ourselves in. And the onus or burden of how He is our refuge came from the Old Testament example of how God ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    The Miracle In The Prison Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Dec 3, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 10,843 views

    God sent the earthquake not to free the prisoners from bondage (physically) but to set the jailer and his family free from their bondage (spiritually).

    Good morning. We saw last week how the Lord led Paul, Silas, Timothy and Luke from Asia to Europe and to this leading city of Macedonia, Philippi. • Through them, the Gospel reached Lydia, the businesswoman, and her household. • It was made possible by the providence of God. God’s work in Philippi ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Self-Esteem Or God Esteem - Lesson 5 / Conclusion - Your New Identity Found In Jesus Series

    Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 10, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,008 views

    IV. YOUR NEW IDENTITY FOUND IN JESUS A. The Law Of Life B. Christians Under Construction VII. CONCLUSION AND REVIEW

    When we teach the subject of the Christian life, we offer the content of the life of Christ dwelling within us by the Holy Spirit. Any of the principles that I have been sharing with you regarding setting your mind on the things of Jesus, confessing His Word, and stirring up praise and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Victory Over Sin

    Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jun 1, 2015
     | 3,909 views

    How to view sin

    Intro: - “Adversity is Satan’s favorite weapon because it is common to everyone and causes us to focus on ourselves and doubt God.” ~ Dr. Jerry Rankin I. Reasons We struggle with Sin 1. Because we live in a sinful, depraved, and corrupted world. - Romans 8:20 2. Because we ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Paul Showed Us How To Cope With Perplexing Ironies

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000
    based on 35 ratings
     | 4,966 views

    How Paul Showed Us How to Cope With Perplexing Ironies 2 Cor. 6:7-10 (Sorrowful, yet always rejoicing)

    How Paul Showed Us How to Cope With Perplexing Ironies - 2 Cor. 6:7-10 Illustration:Everything can be taken from a man but one thing: To choose one’s attitude in any given set of circumstances, to choose one’s way. Viktor Frankl, concentration camp survivor. Philippians 2:12-18. 1. Paul, ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God Are You Still Here? Pt. 2 Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 11 ratings
     | 5,032 views

    Sermon 5 in the series You Need A Hug - Comfort in the Changes of Life

    God Are You Still Here? Pt. 2 - Sermon 5 Series - You Need A Hug - Comfort in the Changes of Life Exod. 3:12 Heb. 13:5 There is a recurring promise of the Old Testament used in different connections: "I will never leave you." We find it, first of all, made by God to Jacob at Bethel. The very same ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Psalmist's Psalm

    Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015
     | 4,176 views

    THE PSALMIST'S PSALM

    PSALM 23 THE PSALMIST'S PSALM Intro Hospital Chapel Ohio - Bible every year. - Psalm 23 1. DAVID SPEAKS WITH CERTAINTY – “The LORD is my shepherd” (a) His Revelation of the Almighty. “Jehovah is ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness