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  • Bruce Hadley avatar

    Circumstances Of Life Vs. Our Faith In The World

    Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Oct 6, 2019
     | 4,738 views

    The Circumstances of Life vs. Our Faith In life we often face challenges, obstacles, events, trials, tribulations, temptations and troubles, all of which brings with it confusion and confoundedness to our spiritual sense – our faith.

    This is one of those studies that God gave me, for me, but it is also to share with everyone. Truly meant to bless all of us. The Circumstances of Life vs. Our Faith In life we often face challenges, obstacles, events, trials, tribulations, temptations and troubles, all of which brings with it ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Not Ashamed Of The Gospel

    Contributed by Simon Bartlett on Oct 15, 2021
     | 4,276 views

    Paul tells Timothy not to be ashamed of the gospel. Christians today can also face that temptation. Paul then gives some solid arguments why Timothy shouldn't be ashamed of the gospel, and they help us too!

    ‘So do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord’ Today we’re starting a new four-week series on 2 Timothy. I’m looking forward to this short series! Over the years I’ve studied a number of the New Testament letters but I’ve never really studied 2 Timothy. I’m interested to find out what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Go! And Pray In The Spirit Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Dec 3, 2025
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     | 181 views

    The 21st century believer is bombarded on every side — temptations, anxieties, cultural pressures, distractions, spiritual deception, and the subtle erosion of biblical conviction. Into this battlefield Paul gives us a clear command to pray in the Spirit.

    Go! And Pray in the Spirit Introduction – Gripped by a Call to Battle Church, if there were ever a time when the people of God must awaken to the reality of spiritual warfare, it is now. The 21st century believer is bombarded on every side — temptations, anxieties, cultural pressures, ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    We Can Trust In The Lord

    Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jul 12, 2015
     | 7,580 views

    Trust in Jesus: 1. Because He came to destroy Satan. 2. Because He came to deliver sinners. 3. Because He came to defend the saints.

    We Can Trust In the Lord Hebrews 2:14-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - August 24, 2014 *I don't know how much faith you have right now, but I know God wants you to have more. God wants us to have bigger, growing faith in Him. He even wants us to have great faith in the Lord. We ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Called To Live Differently: Counter Culture Lifestyle In A Dark Society

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Apr 27, 2021
     | 3,057 views

    Jesus has changed the world. The God who came, has come. We face a daunting task of carrying the gospel to the world. But in his power we can do just that.

    He has saved us and called us to a holy life—not because of anything we have done but because of his own purpose and grace. This grace was given us in Christ Jesus before the beginning of time, 2 Timothy 1:9 NIV Jesus has changed the world. The God who came, has come. We face a daunting task of ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army

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    How To Face Satan Series

    Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 4, 2021
     | 3,850 views

    Don’t be like the 2 boys walking back home from church. They had just heard the pastor preach a strong message on the devil when the one boy said, “What do you think about all this Satan stuff?” The other boy replied, “You know how Santa Clause turned out. It’s probably just your dad.”

    According to a cartoon in the Atlanta Journal Constitution, God and the devil are discussing who gets to welcome Michael Jackson to the afterlife. The cartoon shows Satan holding a newspaper with a headline announcing Jackson’s death. He looks up and poses a question to God, who is leaning over a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Keep Watching And Remain Faithful

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Apr 1, 2023
    based on 1 rating
     | 8,858 views

    A sermon examining the importance of Christ's followers being alert, vigilant and faithful.

    KEEP WATCHING AND REMAIN FAITHFUL Mark 14:27-42 Some people are natural early risers. They are up before the sun and ready to start their day. Somehow they do this without the assistance of an alarm clock. Not all of us are so fortunate! Because of my job, I have no choice but to be an early ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Calling Series

    Contributed by Scott Jewell on May 12, 2024
     | 1,427 views

    God calls us to be holy as He is holy. Is this even possible? Consider these thoughts about how we are holy.

    From the beginning of time, God has desired to have a relationship with people. We saw it as we looked at the new creation when God placed everything under mankind’s dominion. It was evident as we looked at the new life as we saw how God provided even after people messed things up by listening to ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Go! And Trust In God’s Faithfulness Series

    Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jan 18, 2025
    based on 2 ratings
     | 1,101 views

    1 Corinthians 10:13 reassures us of God’s faithfulness in the midst of our struggles.

    Go! And Trust in God’s Faithfulness Introduction Today, we turn to one of the most encouraging and practical promises in all of Scripture, found in 1 Corinthians 10:13. This verse reassures us of God’s faithfulness in the midst of our struggles. Let’s begin by reading the text ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Be Thankful

    Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 14, 2003
    based on 36 ratings
     | 22,599 views

    One of the temptations of the Christian who has been saved for any length of time is the danger of getting accustomed to God’s blessings, to take them for granted, and fail to be thankful. we need to be thankful to God for so much.

    BE THANKFUL PSALM 100 INTRODUCTION: Psalms 100:4 tells us to "Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise; be thankful to Him, and bless His name." One of the temptations of the Christian who has been saved for any length of time is the danger of getting accustomed to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Give To God

    Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,311 views

    Using guilt to get people to give money to the Lord’s work is wrong, but it is a temptation because 37% of regular church attenders give nothing to the church, 33% of them engage in at least some form of gambling.

    Part I Purpose: To lay out God's parameters for giving. Aim: I want the listener to examine how they give to God and make any changes that are contrary to God's design for giving. INTRODUCTION: Joey Mimbs and Ralph Travis of Ellenton, Florida wrote this following song to be sung to the tune of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Growing In God's Word

    Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Oct 16, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 18,822 views

    The Bible is God's love story to us. Like the psalmist, we should hunger for God's word. As we choose to obey him and read his word, our desire to obey him over our temptations will grow.

    Psalm 119:97-104 Growing in God’s Word What book is the best-selling and most widely distributed book of all time? What was the first book that Johannes Gutenberg chose to mass produce with his movable type printing press in the year 1450? What book has had parts translated into more than ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Connect To The Power Series

    Contributed by John Dobbs on Jan 6, 2023
     | 2,907 views

    Many are struggling through life feeling drained of spiritual energy. (Pain, Disease, Finances, Discouragements, Temptations). Like your phone or other electric devices, if you use them heavily without recharging, they go dead.

    Power Up! Connect To The Power Matthew 3:1-17 Introduction Living for Jesus Christ is not an easy path through life. It is the BEST path, and it holds the most PROMISE, but not EASY. God knows we need His grace and mercy to be successful. In all of our efforts, we can lose our energy, find ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    The Spirituality Trap

    Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Feb 24, 2023
     | 1,290 views

    We have a tendency to see the shining mountaintop moments or the depths of despair as being the most spiritually significant. But genuine spirituality surfaces - and matures - in the daily decision to forgive, to tell the truth, to resist a temptation or to hold our tongues.

    My mom tells me that when we were little she could dress my sister and me up for church in starched white petticoats and send us out to play in the yard until time to leave for church and be absolutely certain that we wouldn’t have a spot on us. We LOVED to dress up. There was no way we were going ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Redeemer Promised Series

    Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 19, 2022
     | 1,589 views

    We are redeemed from the clutches of Sin, and restored to the original state of relationship with God. He ascertained to the redeemed during their trials and temptations, failures, and fears. Therefore he is there to deal with every situation of the present life struggles of the redeemed.

    Text: Genesis 3:1-15 Theme: Redeemer Promised Greetings: The Lord is good and his love endures forever! I greet you in the name of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Introduction: We are dealing with the Privileges of the redeemed. the redeemed enjoy the sonship, friendship, and stewardship in ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist