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  • Andy Grossman avatar

    The Joy Of Conflict

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 2, 2009
     | 2,607 views

    God uses conflict to make you into something more beautiful than you can imagine.

    “The Joy of Conflict” June 7, 2009 “Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you. But rejoice that you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. If you are ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    How Patience Is Developed Series

    Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 10, 2010
    based on 36 ratings
     | 51,275 views

    We are not to expect to have life easy & comfortable. Our great expectation is the blessed hope of Jesus' return. That event brings our eternal rewards. We must patiently endure hardships & heartaches until Jesus returns.

    JAMES 5:7-12 HOW PATIENCE IS DEVELOPED [Matthew 5:10–12 / 1 Peter 4:12-13] From addressing abusive rich non-believers James turns again to restless suffering saints. Learn endurance was his counsel at the beginning of his letter (1:1-5). Be patient and endure is his continued counsel as his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Will Go Before You Series

    Contributed by Paul Barreca on Oct 27, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,928 views

    What did God do for Jacob, and what does that teach us about the Destination Unknowns in our life?

    Genesis 29:1-14 Three weeks ago, the YOUTH GROUP went on a “Destination Unknown.” If you’ve never been on a DU, or heard of one, it’s a fun activity for the youth group, except for the fact that the group does not know where they are going until they get there. When I ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Running In The Valley

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 7, 2012
     | 3,620 views

    Jesus comes off the mountain and finds a heap of problems in the valley. It is like that for us many times as we look at seeming defeat in the face and cannot understand why.

    Down from the Mountain and Roaming the Valley Isa 5:20 Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! Jer 42:6 Whether it be good, or whether it be evil, we will obey the voice of the LORD ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    ‘dey Hun’ Series

    Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 9, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,221 views

    A study of the Gospel of Matthew 9: 32-34

    Matthew 9: 32-34 ‘Dey Hun’ 32 As they went out, behold, they brought to Him a man, mute and demon-possessed. 33 And when the demon was cast out, the mute spoke. And the multitudes marveled, saying, “It was never seen like this in Israel!” 34 But the Pharisees said, ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    Fiery Trials

    Contributed by Bala Samson on Aug 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,674 views

    I’m not talking about head pain or tooth ache – I’m talking about fiery trials! Gird yourself to face it!

    Fiery trial! 1 Peter 4:12”Beloved, do not think it strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened to you;” You’ll never find a rainbow if you are looking down! We keep concentrating on the problem, make circles around the issue, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Deserted In The Desert Series

    Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 13, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,490 views

    We become aware that our real strength (God) becomes apparent in our weakest times. The desert proves to be a friend to bring this about.

    1. Know where you are There was once an absent-minded professor who became so absorbed in his work that he forgot the simplest details. One morning his wife said, "Now Henry, remember, we are moving today. Here, I’m putting this note in your pocket. Don’t forget." The day passed by and ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Do You Want To Get Well?

    Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 25, 2013
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,752 views

    Soon after the discovery of the New World, Europeans began making the long journey across the ocean in hopes of finding something. One of them was Ponce de Leon. In his quest to find gold, he met many Native Americans who told him of a spring that bubbled

    DO YOU WANT TO GET WELL? John 5:1-15 INTRODUCTION: Soon after the discovery of the New World, Europeans began making the long journey across the ocean in hopes of finding something. Some were hoping to find a new life. Others wanted adventure. Some wanted religious freedom. And there were still ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Paths That Lead To Pits Series

    Contributed by Greg Powell on Mar 5, 2013
     | 7,241 views

    Usually, we are in pits of our own making. We find ourselves in a hole that we have fashioned for ourselves. What are the paths that lead to pits?

    INTRO: At the end of this chapter, Joseph is going to find himself in a pit. A literal, dark and lonely pit. At the same time, the brothers are going to find themselves in a pit as well. But theirs will be a pit of their own making – a spiritual pit, one that is brought on by their own ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    What Is God Waiting On?

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 7, 2017
    based on 2 ratings
     | 36,685 views

    One of the hardest things to do is wait on God. But what if God is waiting on you? This message pivots off of Isaiah 30:18 and explores that possibilities and its implications for us.

    Isaiah 30 12/7/14 During the last few months I have been waiting on the Lord for some things. And to be honest with you, I have felt frustrated that answers were not coming more quickly. I know God is omnipotent—so if the answer is not coming, it’s not because He’s unable to do it. The problem is ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Surviving Storms Series

    Contributed by Douglas Mcdaris on Mar 1, 2012
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,513 views

    We answer three questions about the storms of life: What were the causes, characteristics, and consequences of the storm?

    Surviving Storms Mark 4:35-41 And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ships. And there arose a great storm ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rejoice In Your Suffering

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 2, 2012
     | 6,319 views

    The positive production of suffering in life.

    March 3, 2011 Romans 5:3-5 We also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us. The ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Self-Inflicted Storms Series

    Contributed by Douglas Mcdaris on Mar 5, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,818 views

    David acknowledged and abhorred the causes of his storm, however, he appreciated the cure for his storm as well.

    SELF-INFLICTED STORMS Psalm 51:1-19 Who suffered the most severe storm, Job or David? Job's storm destroyed family, finances, friends, and threatened his faith. However, David endured a more severe storm! Job endured a Satan-inflicted storm; David endured a "Self inflicted Storm." Satan, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Michael Deutsch avatar

    Mail Call - Thyatira Series

    Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Mar 23, 2012
     | 5,850 views

    A series of messages from Jesus to the 7 churches in Revelation 2-3.

    Church at Thyatira Revelation 2:18-29 March 11, 2012 If you were going on a vacation — would you go to Elgin, Illinois; Erie, Pennsylvania; or Flint, Michigan? They don’t sound like overly attractive towns; you wouldn’t choose them for your honeymoon. If you were to go there, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Maurice McCarthy avatar

    You Don't Have The Right To Remain Silent Series

    Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jan 16, 2012
    based on 10 ratings
     | 19,309 views

    Background for Nehemiah series, motivating the decimated. In this message we talk about the morale of the Jews who long ago had hung up their harps and how Nehemiah had to some how motivate them to build again.

    You Don't Have the Right to Remain Silent PPT 1 - Series slide Last week we began our series on the book of Nehemiah, "Rebuilding and Restoring," by reading the first four verses of chapter 1 and noting that the people living in Jerusalem were living in great reproach and distress behind broken ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal