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  • Gaither Bailey avatar

    From Suffering To Hope

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 1, 2007
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,462 views

    When life seems to give us a raw deal, as Christians we can stand tall knowing our suffering can make us strong and develop in us new depths of integrity and maturity which give us our confidence about the future.

    Romans 5: 1 – 5 From Suffering to Hope Intro: You have one of those days or weeks that absolutely wear you out. All you want to do is relax and forget about everything. You sit down in front of the TV and want to escape --- There appears before you a commercial for BOWFLEX – you know the one ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    I Am Not Ashamed Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 25, 2013
    based on 6 ratings
     | 5,557 views

    Incentives to share the gospel with others.

    I AM NOT ASHAMED OF THE GOSPEL. Romans 1:8-17. It seems possible that the church in Rome began as a spontaneous house church movement as pilgrims returned from Jerusalem after Pentecost. There is no Biblical account of an apostolic foundation. In Romans 16, Paul greets twenty-six people by ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Mothers United!

    Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 24, 2012
     | 5,857 views

    A short talk for Mothering Sunday, given at a service of baptism where lots of Brownies and Scouts were also present. The talk aims to publicise the great work of the Mothers’ Union, although I would personally like to rename it Mothers United!

    Yesterday, sitting outside the bathroom I saw a copy of this magazine called Families First and it’s great. ‘Families First’ is a magazine produced by The Mothers’ Union, aiming to encourage strong marriages, good parenting and active faith. I really like those three aims because I believe that ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    A Father Who Dared To Care

    Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 21, 2008
    based on 16 ratings
     | 4,516 views

    Noah provides an example of a father who demonstrated his caring concern for his family

    A Father Who Dared to Care Heb 11:7 By faith Noah, when warned about things not yet seen, in holy fear built an ark to save his family. By his faith he condemned the world and became heir of the righteousness that comes by faith. THE ILLINOIS BELL TELEPHONE COMPANY reported that the volume of ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    Of Vicious And Virtuous Cycles!!!

    Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Oct 24, 2020
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    In contrast with a vicious cycle, Yours Truly aims to bring to the fore the spiritual dynamics of a beneficial spiritual virtuous cycle!!!

    Of Vicious and Virtuous Cycles!!! We can rejoice, too, when we run into problems and trials, for we know that they are good for us—they help us learn to be patient. And patience develops strength of character in us ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    What To Do When Things Go Wrong, Even After You Have Done Right. Learning From The Patriarch Job

    Contributed by Patrick Usifo on May 20, 2020
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,437 views

    Sometimes things in our life are not working, everything seems to be against us even after we have done the right things. What can we as believers do in such cases

    The fallout from the global pandemic has made the story of Job more relevant to us than ever, even more than the days of the ancient prophets of Israel. No one can doubt the untold hardship and suffering brought about by the pandemic and experienced by people worldwide. Just as it was to the people ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Empowered To Run And Not Be Weary Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Apr 30, 2025
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     | 684 views

    God has not called you to run the race of life in your own strength. He has made supernatural strength available to help you run and not be weary, to walk and not faint.

    EMPOWERED TO RUN AND NOT BE WEARY By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Isaiah 40:28-31 "Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the Lord, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding. He giveth power ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Preparation: The Key To A Greater Tomorrow Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jan 4, 2026
     | 248 views

    A revelation that intentional spiritual, mental, and practical preparation is God’s ordained pathway to a greater and secured tomorrow.

    PREPARATION: THE KEY TO A GREATER TOMORROW By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text:  Genesis 41:33-36 Key Verse:  “Now therefore let Pharaoh look out a man discreet and wise, and set him over the land of Egypt. Let Pharaoh do this, and let him appoint officers over the land, and take up the ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Divine Help In Times Of Trouble Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Jul 21, 2025
     | 856 views

    The Bible assures us that God is a “very present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1). This means He is not distant or indifferent. He is ready to step into our situations with power and grace.

    DIVINE HELP IN TIMES OF TROUBLE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: Psalm 46:1 Supporting Texts: Isaiah 41:10, Hebrews 4:16, 2 Chronicles 14:11, Psalm 121:1-2 INTRODUCTION: Life is filled with seasons of trials, uncertainties, and storms. No one is immune to trouble, whether spiritual, financial, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    The God Who Gives You Rest On Every Side Series

    Contributed by Rev. Samuel Arimoro on Aug 23, 2025
     | 334 views

    God provides comprehensive peace, protection, and supernatural rest on every side of your life—spiritually, emotionally, physically, and financially.

    THE GOD WHO GIVES YOU REST ON EVERY SIDE By Rev. Samuel Arimoro Main Text: 1 Kings 4:20-25 Key Verse: “And Judah and Israel dwelt safely, every man under his vine and under his fig tree, from Dan even to Beersheba, all the days of Solomon. And Judah and Israel dwelt safely, every man under his ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    ¿cómo Dios Usa La Adversidad

    Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on May 19, 2015
     | 3,630 views

    Si lo supiéramos de antemano que la adversidad es la vía fundamental a través del cual Dios lleva a cabo su voluntad en nuestras vidas, la acogemos?

    A trusted servant is the person who gets to wear the key to the King’s house, or like Peter, is given the “keys to the Kingdom.” Un siervo de confianza es la persona que se pone a usar la llave de la casa del rey, o al igual que Pedro, se le otorga a la "llaves del ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Gerald du Preez avatar

    When Your'e Famous Enough For Fools To Want Your Old Socks

    Contributed by Gerald Du Preez on Jun 5, 2002
    based on 39 ratings
     | 10,146 views

    People strive to find meaning in "things", feeling their current existence is insignificant. They forget that God is the God of the insignificant!

    "When you’re famous enough for fools to want your old socks" (Or "The God of the insignificant") Job 8:7 "Though your beginning was insignificant, yet your end will increase greatly." (NAS) Browsing through the business section of the Sunday Times of 12/12/99, I came across an article that ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Stick With The Good Shepherd

    Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 16, 2008
    based on 2 ratings
     | 4,233 views

    Stick With the Good Shepherd 1) Because his pain is our gain 2) Even when our gain brings pain

    “No pain, no gain.” That saying is true isn’t it? If you want to get your muscles into shape, you’ll need to work them to the point of exhaustion. That will cause some pain in the manner of sore muscles the day after your workout. Wouldn’t it be great if someone else’s pain could be your gain? What ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Have Hope For The Future Series

    Contributed by Jay Robison on Jan 25, 2007
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,858 views

    From the Faith Heroes of Heb 11: What Got into Abraham, What Did Abraham go through, and what happened as a result of his faith? Outline at end

    With appreciation, I acknowledge using sermon central as one of many resources for this message. PORTRAITS OF FAITH: ABRAHAM HOW TO HAVE HOPE FOR THE FUTURE November 26, 2006 Jay Robison HEBREWS 11:8-10, 13, 16 This Thursday Thanksgiving is A Celebration of Pilgrims . . At Harvest in 1621 ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    "Are You A High Maintenance Christian?"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 27, 2004
    based on 75 ratings
     | 14,553 views

    What does it mean to be a high maintenance Christian?

    Iliff & Saltillo UM Churches September 12, 2004 “Are You A High Maintenance Christian?” Galatians 6:1-10 INTRODUCTION: In a small town there was an old doctor who, when he wasn’t saving lives, was planting trees. Doc Gibbs didn’t look like any other doctor. Most of the time he wore overalls ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist