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  • William Baeta avatar

    Disabled But Equally Empowered

    Contributed by William Baeta on Mar 2, 2012
    based on 4 ratings
     | 10,783 views

    “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?” Romans 8:35.

    Theme: Disabled but equally empowered Text: 2 Sam. 9:1-13; Rom. 8:31-39; Mark 5:22-24, 36-43 The George Bush highway, the N1, has been commissioned and it was an impressive commissioning. A group of people, the disabled, however boycotted the commissioning. They complained that facilities for the ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Martyrdom--Its Real Meaning Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 27, 2020
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     | 2,346 views

    What Matthew records of the prophecy given by Jesus about persecutions has been lived out somewhere in the world in every century since the Resurrection.

    Tuesday of the 13th week in Course 2020 The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church Today’s news is troubling, and we fear that tomorrow’s will be even worse. Mobs of misinformed and misled millennials have been rampaging across the urban landscapes, tearing down monuments to long-dead role models ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Trusting The Word Of God Series

    Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 27, 2025
     | 926 views

    The Thessalonian believers gave us a good testimony of genuine faith in Christ. They believed the Scriptures, that it is the Word of God, and they held fast to it as the truth, despite the persecution.

    1 Thess 2:13-16 Trusting the Word of God Paul came to the Thessalonians with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. • He thanked God constantly for this – that they received the Gospel with faith and believed it to be the Word from God. • Not as words of Paul or of men but the very Word of God - the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Light The Way Premium Sermon

    Contributed by PRO Premium on Oct 9, 2023
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    The sermon explores the idea that the meek, broken-hearted, hungry, peacemakers, merciful, and persecuted are the salt and light of the world, tasked with guiding others towards Christ.

    Have you ever been lost? What did you do? How did you find your way again? Share about a time when you were lost. Where were you and what was happening? How did you find your way again? Did you ask someone for help? Did you get out a map? Did you ask Siri for directions? Make the point that you ...read more

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    Got Contentment? PRO Sermon

    Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 11, 2023
    based on 3 ratings
     | 1,022 views

    This sermon explores trusting God in difficult times, understanding His love, responding to persecution, and learning contentment in all circumstances through Christ's strength.

    Good morning, beloved. It is indeed a joy to gather with you today, in this sacred space where we come to meet with our Lord, to seek His face, to hear His voice. We are here to lean in, to listen and to learn from His holy Word. Today, we are going to turn our hearts and minds to the letter of the ...read more

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    Paul, The Real Deal-How Bout You?

    Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 29, 2010
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     | 3,578 views

    False teachers sought to undermined Paul’s Spiritual credentials, however he set out to defend his apostleship, explaining once again that he was appointed by God and not by men. Paul was an apostle, “one sent with a commission.” The apostles of Jesus Chr

    Paul, the Real Deal-How Bout You? Galatians 1:11-24NKJ But I make known to you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached by me is not according to man. 12 For I neither received it from man, nor was I taught it, but it came through the revelation of Jesus Christ. 13 For you have heard of my ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Book Of Lamentations – Part 26 – God’s Deliverance From The Lowest Pit And Jeremiah’s Persecution - Chapter 3:55-57 Series

    Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Jul 22, 2025
     | 204 views

    Jeremiah experienced terrible times through persecution from officials and king. He prayed to the Lord for help and relief and he was heard and answered. This message today begins with the cry to God that came from the lowest pit. Jesus, David and Jonah also cried from the depths.

    THE BOOK OF LAMENTATIONS – PART 26 – GOD’S DELIVERANCE FROM THE LOWEST PIT AND JEREMIAH’S PERSECUTION - CHAPTER 3:55-57 In the last message we were studying the descriptive verses depicting the suffering experienced by Jeremiah, but in language that could have applied also to the survivors who ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Laughing Away The Burdens

    Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 4, 2000
    based on 119 ratings
     | 17,330 views

    Abraham laughed in the cynicism of old age; Sarah laughed in the denial that defends against what is inevitable; but beyond both of them God laughed in joy at the triumph of His purposes, fulfilled in two aged followers.

    You have heard it said, “He who laughs last, laughs best.” Let me expand on that: I may laugh, you may laugh, but God will have the last and best laugh, for God’s purposes will be served. Laughter. There are all sorts of reasons to laugh. Some will laugh out of frustration; unable to do what ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Envy Trap Series

    Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 10, 2002
    based on 146 ratings
     | 20,024 views

    God tells us that godliness with contentment is great gain. But there is one trait that gnaws at the heart of many Christians that can deprive them of that contentedness. What is it, and how can we defend against it?

    TEXT: I Timothy 6:3-10 TITLE: The Envy Trap OPEN: How many of you have heard of the tooth fairy? (The question met with a little laughter as everyone raised their hands). I read a story not so long ago about a woman whose 2nd grader had collected a fair amount of money from the "tooth fairy." ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Don't Sell Out

    Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Mar 31, 2025
     | 2,383 views

    Truth is a rarity, but that’s only part of what makes it so valuable. You must make Truth your own, value it, defend it, stand for it, and protect it at all costs.

    Don’t Sell Out By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING: - Truth is a rarity, but that’s only part of what makes it so valuable. Truth aligns with what is real; it reflects God’s character; it guides us through life. Once we possess TRUTH, no amount of rationalizing, mocking, or threatening ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    Rebuke And The Goodness Of A Wise Friend

    Contributed by Saumiman Saud on Jun 11, 2025
     | 812 views

    Often, we assume that a good friend is someone who always supports, defends, helps, and follows our every wish. However, it is important to remember that not all kindness leads to true goodness in our lives.

    Rebuke and the Goodness of a Wise Friend Often, we assume that a good friend is someone who always supports, defends, helps, and follows our every wish. However, it is important to remember that not all kindness leads to true goodness in our lives. Sometimes, a friend who always says “yes” to ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Flowing From The Throne Of God

    Contributed by Bruce Lee on May 28, 2025
     | 200 views

    In the movie “Bridge of Spies” directed by Steven Spielburg, actor Tom Hanks plays a New York lawyer James Donovan is asked to defend Rudolf Abel of being a spy during the cold war with Russia.

    Flowing From the Throne of God “Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb 2 down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Prayer For The Good Life Series

    Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Aug 17, 2014
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,943 views

    Prayer for help each day the godly cease to rise in the glory of Jesus for the glory of the king and the nations and those in persecution must reflect on the new Jerusalem, their redemption and salvation in the grace of the faith of Jesus Christ.

    Prayer For The Good Life by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (August 17, 2014) “Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men” (Psalms 12:1, King James Version [David craveth help of God]). Greetings in the Holy Name Of Jesus, ...read more

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    Denomination: Friends

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    We Cannot But Speak

    Contributed by Ron Freeman, Evangelist on Mar 1, 2018
    based on 4 ratings
     | 11,457 views

    To establish that the man of God cannot be silent regarding the word of the Lord. Even amidst threats, persecutions, and the fear of death, he will speak the truth boldly in the face of dignitaries, dungeons, or degenerated people.

    INTRODUCTION Outline. 1. Peter and John before the High Priest 2. Prophet Jeremiah before the People 3. Paul before the False Prophets Introductory Remarks. 1. Today's lesson will discuss the theme: “We cannot but speak.” This lesson deals with the challenges of the men of God who speak ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Not Quite A Christian Series

    Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 21, 2022
    based on 2 ratings
     | 6,382 views

    The Savior saved us so we will speak about Him to those He sends us to.

    How many of you remember the sermon from last weekend? Me either. Howard Hendricks used to say we have the potential of remembering 10% of what we hear, and that’s just the potential. Another pastor believes we forget 95% of a sermon after 72 hours. For us to remember, we need to hear things ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist