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  • Freddy Fritz avatar

    Sharpening The Focus Of Your Faith Series

    Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 27, 2006
    based on 9 ratings
     | 9,858 views

    In today’s sermon we discover two life-changing responses to adversity.

    Scripture This is the fifth message in my series titled, “Making Sense of Today’s News.” Let us read Habakkuk 3:1-15: 1 A prayer of Habakkuk the prophet. On shigionoth. 2 Lord, I have heard of your fame; I stand in awe of your deeds, O Lord. Renew them in our day, in our time make them known; ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Alone, But Not Forgotten

    Contributed by Charles Thomas Jr. on May 28, 2002
    based on 278 ratings
     | 32,345 views

    Dealing with adverse situations,physically and emotionally, that cause people to feel alone and abandoned.

    ALONE, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN II II Samuel 9:1-13 MAY 19,2002 INTRODUCTION: MANY PEOPLE LIVE IN A STATE OF LONELINESS. PEOPLE WHO ARE BY THEMSELVES, OUT OF THE MAINSTREAM OF SOCIETY WITH NO SOCIAL ACTIVITY OR FRIENDSHIPS OUTSIDE THEMSELVES. THERE ARE A GREAT MANY OTHERS WHO LIVE RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    All For One And One For All Series

    Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 5, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,394 views

    Part of a series in Philippians, we’re encouraged to stand strong together in adversity.

    Illus. Jordan has been enjoying soccer for the past 1 ½ years with other 8-9 year olds. •It’s been an interesting and often enjoyable experience to watch them learn the game. •One thing I enjoy is seeing how the kids react to the ball, especially the goalies. •When a line drive comes, instead of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Hardness Of Heart Or True Friendship

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 24, 2025
     | 55 views

    Tested friends are the most valuable ones, sturdy shelters against future adversity.

    Friday of the Seventh Week in Course 2025 Jeshua ben Sira was an Alexandrian Jew who spoke both Hebrew and Greek. About two hundred years before Jesus Christ his family gave us a compilation of his writings, which we call the Book of Sirach. It was used so often in the early Church that it ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    The Shield Of Faith: Lessons From Captain America Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 29, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 707 views

    Captain America, known for his unwavering principles, sense of duty, and indestructible shield, Captain America offers us powerful lessons that resonate deeply with our Christian faith. Lets uncover biblical truths about righteousness, resilience, and reliance on God's protection.

    The Shield of Faith: Lessons from Captain America Introduction Today, I want to share with you a message inspired by an iconic superhero—Captain America. Known for his unwavering principles, sense of duty, and indestructible shield, Captain America offers us powerful lessons that resonate deeply ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Trials Expected & Conquered

    Contributed by John Gaston on May 28, 2013
    based on 7 ratings
     | 18,719 views

    The worst harm that can come to us, comes when we don't expect it. Believers should never be blindsided by trials. We are going to look at why trials should be expected, that they will not destroy believers, and the secret to conquering trials.

    TRIALS EXPECTED & CONQUERED Isa. 43:1-3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: “SOMETIMES WE REPEAT MISTAKES” 1. Two men went to Alaska elk hunting. When the small plane came to pick them up, they wanted to load the two Elks into it. 2. The pilot said, "They’re too heavy! If we put them in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Living Large-In The Potter's Hand Series

    Contributed by Gary Shockley on Sep 26, 2001
    based on 80 ratings
     | 8,184 views

    Through adversity and pain God, as a potter, is at work to shape our lives in a new way.

    Living Large- In the Potter’s Hand The Beatitudes: Part 3 Cornerstone Church Rev. Gary A. Shockley, Lead Pastor September 23, 2001 (During the entire service we had a young man working with clay on a potter’s wheel. This was the principle image we referred to throughout our service) As I ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Breaking The Chains To Set You Free Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Davis on Mar 29, 2001
    based on 139 ratings
     | 25,543 views

    Through passionate prayer, you can be set free from the adversities and conflicts of life.

    Sermon.966 “Breaking The Chains To Set You Free!” Acts 12:1-19a Sometimes, life holds more bad news for us than good news! Today’s text from the Bible in the book of Acts lets us know very quickly that our perspective on life makes all the difference. Like the 96 year old man who was asked ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Cause For Thanksgiving

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 17, 2002
    based on 25 ratings
     | 3,960 views

    God has placed a rainbow in the cloud of adversity, death and judgment for every child of God.

    CAUSE FOR THANKSGIVING "I set My bow in the cloud, and it shall be for a sign of a covenant between Me and the earth. And it shall come about, when I bring a cloud over the earth, that the bow shall be seen in the cloud, and I will remember my covenant, which is between Me and you and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A Mother's Love

    Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 5, 2005
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,872 views

    Hannah, one of the "greats" in the OT shows us how we can succeed in adversity

    Dymchurch 05-03-05 Hannah - an OT Great! 1 Samuel 1:1-28 and 2:11 Today is Mothering Sunday, the day when we thank God for giving us the one person, on this earth who generally has had the greatest impact on our lives. Question: Can anyone tell me what ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    Faint Not!

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 4, 2005
    based on 40 ratings
     | 24,011 views

    How not to lose heart in the day of adversity and severe challenge--to possess spiritual stamina

    FAINT NOT! Isa 40:28-31 28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. 29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. 30 Even youths ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    What Are We Standing For? Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Sep 16, 2008
    based on 14 ratings
     | 5,154 views

    Like Peter and John, we can stand up for what is right in the face of adversity.

    What are we standing for? Sunday September 14, 2008 Acts 4:1-22 Do you remember your honeymoon? Finish this statement: You know the honeymoon is over when… Explanation of Text: • The “honeymoon” for the church is coming to an end... • Everyone is not happy when God shows up. • Peter and John ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Mystery Of Israel’s Survival Series

    Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 5, 2014
     | 4,512 views

    What is their secret? Why have they outlasted EVERY one of their enemies? Overcame every adversity?

    Giant Mysteries Series “The Mystery of Israel’s Survival” (Based upon Ron Philip’s book, Unexplained Mysteries of Heaven & Earth) June 1, 2014 Chester’s FBC, Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A In 1896, Mark Twain moved to Austria and witnessed ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Grow In Christ!

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 22, 2020
     | 5,496 views

    Continuing to look at our call. How do we grow in Christ, even in adversity.

    Called - How to Grow August 23, 2020 Have you ever wanted to be like someone else? I remember as a kid growing up, I used to watch the Chicago Cubs all the time. I tried to emulate the way Fergie Jenkins pitched. I tried to swing like Billy Williams. I was Gale Sayers when I played football. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Have You Considered My Servant? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 26, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,187 views

    Explore God's unwavering faithfulness, even in times of suffering and adversity, as exemplified in the story of Job.

    Good morning, Church Family. Today, we will delve into the deep and profound mystery of God's faithfulness, even in the midst of our suffering. We'll be exploring Job 1:8, where God says to Satan, "Have you considered my servant Job? There is no one on earth like him; he is blameless and upright, a ...read more

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