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  • Wade Martin Hughes, Sr avatar

    Problems Occur When We Tarry By The Stuff

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2014
     | 6,274 views

    We can lose sight of the goal when we TARRY BY THE STUFF...

    PROBLEMS USUALLY HAPPEN AT BAD TIMES... TARRY BY THE STUFF.... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com NOTHING CREATES MORE DEEP SEATED ANXIETIES THAN THE FALSE ASSUMPTION THAT LIFE SHOULD BE FREE FROM ANXIETIES... THAT WILL NEVER HAPPEN... I. DAVID HAS BEEN RUNNING FOR HIS LIFE, HIS ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Lynn Malone avatar

    All Means All

    Contributed by Lynn Malone on Sep 21, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,336 views

    When Paul says "all things work together for good," does he really mean all?

    Dr. James Dobson wrote a book in 1997 entitled When God Doesn’t Make Sense. The book was written for anyone struggling with trials and heartaches—the death of a loved one, disease, divorce, rejection—in the hopes of understanding the meaning of suffering in the world. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    When The Going Gets Tough Series

    Contributed by Lonnie Erwin on Nov 18, 2015
     | 7,974 views

    As we begin our study of it is important to see the context in which this book was written. The New Testament mentions 4 men who have the inspired scriptures included within its pages. Other than the Gospel writers.

    Big Idea: As we begin our study of it is important to see the context in which this book was written. The New Testament mentions 4 men who have the inspired scriptures included within its pages. Other than the Gospel writers, the New Testament mentions at least four men named James: (1) the son of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Understanding Christian Suffering Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 11, 2015
    based on 5 ratings
     | 28,229 views

    A sermon examining the reason that God's children face suffering, trials and tribulations in this life.

    Understanding Christian Suffering I Peter 1:6-7 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ A Charlotte, North Carolina, pastor and his wife have been hit by unthinkable tragedy, losing their 2-year-old son and newborn child in just ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God's Guidance: Finding Your Way In Uncertain Times

    Contributed by Mark Sanders on Aug 3, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,023 views

    We all face trials and tests in our Christian lives, but it is not the trials and tests that are significant, but how we respond to them. This sermon is an example of how I learned to rely on God more in uncertain times.

    SLIDE # 1 GOD’S GUIDANCE: FINDING YOUR WAY IN UNCERTAIN TMES PROVERBS 3: 5-6 When I left here last week, I was suppose to be finished with one week-long intensive course, home for the weekend, and heading to another week-long intensive course at IWU for next week. But, due to some ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Foundational Guidance (Part 3) Series

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 18, 2017
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,585 views

    Christians sometimes wonder why they experience trials and corrections while the ungodly seem to prosper. This is examined in the light of Psalm 73.

    Psalm 73 3/20/16 Intro For the last two weeks we have talked about “Foundational Guidance,” those things we do regardless of circumstances, “come what may.” We took our first message from Micah 6:8 where God tells us to (1) do justly (2) to love mercy (3) and walk humbly with your God. Last ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Gordon McCulloch avatar

    Walking On Water, But There Is Much More To This Miracle.

    Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Aug 14, 2017
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     | 11,730 views

    There is much more to the miracle of Jesus walking on the water. It is story of how our lives are determined and directed by God; a story preparing us to meet with him in all eternity.

    This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 13th August 2017 (a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries). 1 Kings 19:9-18 Psalm 85:8-13 Romans 10:5-15 Matthew 14:22-33 Psalm 19:14: Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal

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    God's Methods For Testing Believers

    Contributed by Gregory Lilly on Nov 20, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,061 views

    God never tempts us to sin, but God does test our faith. Here are some methods He may use.

    Genesis 22:1-14 God never tempts us to sin since He wants us to make decisions that please and glorify Him, but God does test our faith and our trust in Him in order to grow in our faith. Since God tests our faith, He may use various methods to help us to grow and become more faithful to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Henderson avatar

    "Learning To Lift Weights"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Dec 22, 2015
     | 4,985 views

    Trials are hard but getting through them brings joy.

    Objects: A set of dumbbells or some type of weightlifting equipment. Scripture: Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith makes us stronger. James 1:2-3 I decided about 6 months ago that I wanted to try to get in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Weather The "Winter" Series

    Contributed by Ken Ritz on Mar 1, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 12,173 views

    Part 2 of a series leading up to Christmas. Sometimes we go through seasons of "Winter" or difficulty. John 15, the vine and branches, talks about our pruning and preparation.

    WEATHER THE WINTER Times And Seasons Part 2 Last week we started a series called Times and Seasons, and we saw that Solomon said in Eccl 3:1-2, There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: One of the seasons he talks about, is… There's a time to sow and ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

  • David Radcliff avatar

    Is Anything Too Hard For The Lord

    Contributed by David Radcliff on Mar 12, 2016
     | 8,339 views

    Here you have the all-important question and the thrilling-certain answer from the Word of God.

    IS ANYTHING TOO HARD FOR THE LORD Genesis 18:14; Jeremiah 32:17 The question, "Is anything too hard for the Lord?" is found in Genesis 18:14. The answer to this most important question is found in Jeremiah 32:17, "There is nothing too hard for thee." Here you have the all-important question and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark Elkins avatar

    Why Are You Living Series

    Contributed by Mark Elkins on Aug 17, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 3,143 views

    A Biblical description of what God has for us.

    WHY ARE YOU LIVING 1 PETER 1:4-5 Many years ago, there was found in an African mine the most magnificent diamond in the world’s history. It was presented to the king of England to blaze in his crown or state. The king sent it to Amsterdam to be cut. It was put into the hands of an expert ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Steve Ely avatar

    Road Rules - Pt. 2 - Side Stitches & Shin Splints Series

    Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 26, 2010
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,616 views

    On your mark, get set, GO . . . We are all running. Life is a race. To run well, you must run smart.

    I. Introduction As I mentioned last Sunday, and as you can without a doubt you can tell by looking at my physique, I have a long history of running in my past. I began running Cross Country in the 9th grade and began learning different lessons about running. My time at State my Freshmen year for ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Managing Christian Trials-1

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 14, 2010
    based on 1 rating
     | 2,600 views

    1 of 3. James divulged the proper management of trials which were endemic/common to Christians. There are proper ways of managing the those difficulties. But how are Christians to manage their trials properly? Tackling trials properly involves managing

    MANAGING CHRISTIAN TRIALS-I—James 1:1-27 Attention: A plane is on its way to Los Angeles when a blonde in Economy Class gets up, moves to First Class & sits down. The flight attendant watches her do this & asks to see her ticket. She examines it, then tells the blonde that she has paid for ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Byron Sherman avatar

    Managing Christian Trials-3

    Contributed by Byron Sherman on Oct 12, 2010
     | 2,391 views

    3 of 3. James divulged the proper management of trials which were endemic/common to Christians. There are proper ways of managing the those difficulties. But How are we to do it? Tackling trials properly, involves managing...

    MANAGING CHRISTIAN TRIALS-III—James 1:1-27 Attention: A Shipping Clerk at a factory, discovered a box that was left on the loading dock with this warning printed on it: DANGER DO NOT TOUCH! Management was called & all employees were told to stay clear of the box until it could be ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist