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  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    Jesus Tries To Save Pilate Series

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2013
    based on 3 ratings
     | 8,575 views

    Is Pilate trying Jesus, or is Jesus trying Pilate?

    Jesus Tries to Save Pilate John 18:28-38 Introduction Last week we talked about three trials. We talked about the mock trial of Jesus before Annas and the Jewish leaders. The second trial was that of the Jewish nation before Jesus. The third was the trial of Peter and John in the courtyard before ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    "what Doesn't Kill Us ..." Series

    Contributed by Gordon Pike on Jan 29, 2019
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,172 views

    James calls God’s training regimen “various [kinds of] trials” (James 1:2). As he prepares his friends for the inevitable test, he outlines for them ... and for us … the following five strategies to employ when times of testing challenge us.

    A very popular show in the sixties and seventies was a little half-hour police drama called … [do the theme music] … “Dragnet.” Remember that show? It starred Jack Webb as “Joe Friday” … a detective with the Los Angels Police Department. Joe Friday was a no-nonsense cop. His famous line was … ...read more

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    Denomination: United Methodist

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    The Life And Times Of Saul Of Tarsus Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 15, 2023
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,102 views

    A sermon examining the life of Saul of Tarsus.

    THE LIFE AND TIMES OF SAUL OF TARSUS Acts 8:1-3 (4/16/23) I regularly listen to a radio program called “Unshackled”. This program provides dramatic reenactments that tell the stories of people who were in desperate situations and by the grace of God they had an encounter with Jesus and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Trial Has An Expiry Date

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on May 15, 2025
     | 685 views

    Understanding that your trial has an expiry date gives you strength to endure. It assures you that no night lasts forever and no storm is endless.

    YOUR TRIAL HAS AN EXPIRY DATE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Peter 5:10 "But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you." Supporting Texts: Psalm 30:5, 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Spiritual Warfare In Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 17, 2025
     | 497 views

    Evangelism is not just about sharing the gospel; it is a spiritual battle between the kingdom of God and the forces of darkness. Every soul won to Christ is a soul delivered from Satan’s grip, which is why evangelism often faces opposition.

    SPIRITUAL WARFARE IN EVANGELISM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Ephesians 6:12 "For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places." Supporting Texts: 2 ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Persecution And Evangelism Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Mar 17, 2025
     | 373 views

    Persecution is not a sign of defeat but a confirmation that we are on the right path. When we face opposition in evangelism, we must not be discouraged but rejoice, knowing that we are partaking in Christ’s sufferings. The gospel is unstoppable, and no amount of persecution can hinder God’s plan.

    PERSECUTION AND EVANGELISM By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Matthew 5:11-12 "Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Finding Joy In Trials: A Faith That Transforms James 1:2-4 Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 4, 2024
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,359 views

    James 1:2 offers a profound insight into how we should respond to trials and challenges in our lives. It’s a call to embrace a transformative faith that finds joy even amid adversity.

    Finding Joy in Trials: A Faith that Transforms James 1:2-4 Introduction: Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the book of James, specifically James 1:2. This verse offers a profound insight into how we should respond to trials and challenges in our lives. It’s a call to embrace a transformative ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Standing Up For Right, Even When Everybody Else Is Doing Wrong

    Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jun 13, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 66,074 views

    With that said... and in order for us to understand how these whom our text describe as “certain men” developed such strong character, fortitude, and perseverance and how they had the ability to stand in the midst of adversity...

    STANDING UP FOR RIGHT EVEN WHEN EVERYBODY ELSE IS DOING WRONG DANIEL 3:10-15 Intended for Reading on the Lord’s Day June 9, 2013 Delivered By Rev. Kelvin L. Parks At New Home Baptist Church, Chattanooga, Tennessee Pastor: Elder Spotts Youth Day Program • I will bless the Lord at all ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Growth Through Suffering

    Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 9, 2001
    based on 174 ratings
     | 16,449 views

    God often teaches us through suffering. Why? Because in good times, we have a tendency to forget God. But adversity helps focus us on what is most important.

    You may be familiar with a story that’s been in the news recently [Bobby Knight allegedly choking one of his players]. My purpose this morning is not to take a position on whether or not he should be fired. What interests me is how some of the very people that this man supposedly abused are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Digging Wells In The Valley Of Baca

    Contributed by James May on Aug 13, 2001
    based on 146 ratings
     | 75,093 views

    Life is a journey through the Valley of Baca (Valley of Tears) on our journey to the safety of the "City of Refuge". If we will learn to dig a well in every adversity, God’s refreshing will come.

    Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Strenthening Your Grip Before A Crisis Series

    Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Sep 11, 2006
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,391 views

    Crisis will happen because it is part of our lives. We must therefore be ready before it hits us. This topic shows us how to strengthen ourselves to face the adversities of life.

    Whether we like it or not, we will face pains, hardships and crisis in various forms and magnitude. Everyday we don’t only face outward hassles but we also have to deal the struggles within us. For us to have a sure guarantee of winning over these obstacles, we need to strengthen ourselves ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Super Glue

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 26, 2011
     | 4,594 views

    The knowledge of the love of God who sent Christ Jesus into the world to rescue sinners such as you and me is the super glue that can hold our lives together through any adversity.

    Romans 5: 1 – 11 / God’s Super Glue Intro: Billy Crystal’s monologue as Mitch in the movie City Slickers: “Value this time in your life, because this is the time in your life when you still have your choices, and it goes by so quickly. When you’re a teenager, you ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    How To Respond To God's Blessings Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Apr 5, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,045 views

    After his victory in battle, Abraham's faith is tested to see if he will respond to blessing as well as adversity. This story asks us to evaluate how will we respond to God's blessings.

    Genesis 14:17–24 "After his return from the defeat of Chedorlaomer and the kings who were with him, the king of Sodom went out to meet him at the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley). " "And Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine. (He was priest of God Most ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    The Battle Is For Your Future

    Contributed by Apostle Bobby Hogan on Sep 21, 2011
    based on 14 ratings
     | 44,551 views

    If you could see where God is taking you, you would understand the reason for the great warfare and adversity you are facing. You are pregnant with destiny and Satan knows it.

    “And Joseph dreamed a dream, and he told it his brethren: and they hated him yet the more. And he said unto them, Hear, I pray you, this dream which I have dreamed: For, Behold, we were binding sheaves in the field, and, lo, my sheaf arose, and also stood upright; and, behold, your ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    "this Is The Day The Lord Has Made”

    Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 18, 2020
     | 15,521 views

    The two challenges to joy are adversity and ingratitude. It takes a choice to rejoice; I WILL be glad and rejoice in it! Circumstances don’t determine joy, it comes from the Lord, in spite of circumstances.

    "THIS IS THE DAY THE LORD HAS MADE” Psalm 118:20-24 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE SOUR INTERVIEW 1. Some people have a knack for picking things. Hannah went to a citrus Farm and asked Henry, the manager, if there are any jobs available at the farm. 2. He told her that the only job ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God