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  • Robert Coats avatar

    Count My Trials And Struggles All Joy?

    Contributed by Robert Coats on May 29, 2006
    based on 22 ratings
     | 6,388 views

    The Apostle James dropped a bombshell in his letter to Christians

    Count my trials and struggles all joy? James 1:2-4 Are you going through any trials, temptations, tribulations, testings, or struggles? Then my brothers and sisters…count it all joy. Pastor what are you saying? How can I find joy in my struggles? You do not know what I am going through? Well ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    What We Can Learn From Children

    Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 8, 2003
    based on 50 ratings
     | 14,522 views

    But Jesus called the children to him and said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will neve

    What We Can Learn From Children - (Luke 18:16,17) "But Jesus called the children to him and said, "Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Growing To Maturity

    Contributed by Jerry Folks on Jan 23, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 6,169 views

    The Christian growing from a child’s understanding to a full grown adult.

    When we accept Jesus into our life, he is our savior. Jesus saved us from our sins, he made us new creations in Christ. We begin on our journey to know Jesus and other believers by the spirit, not after the flesh. There is a vast difference in knowing about God, and knowing God. All scripture is ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    The Devils Lawyer

    Contributed by Anthony Smith on Feb 5, 2004
    based on 8 ratings
     | 2,511 views

    A follow up of, The Devils Bishop. The sanctity of marrage is in trouble, what the Church needs to know, to stand in the day of trial.

    The Devils Lawyer, The Sanctity of Marriage God declares that marriage is between man and woman, but Satan has gotten a lawyer to fight in his corner. See what God has to say. Can we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Hooked Up To Jesus

    Contributed by Jim Miller on Nov 4, 2003
    based on 68 ratings
     | 10,069 views

    Practical steps to maintaining our connection to Jesus and the impact on our lives.

    So how are you feeling about gas prices? I think I’m beginning to buy into the conspiracy theories. One thing I did learn that is kind of relevant to where we are today is how important it is to stay connected to the source. A pipe breaks between here and Tucson, we’re no longer hooked up to the ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

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    The Key To Leadership: Priorities Series

    Contributed by Terry Kreuger on Jan 18, 2003
    based on 44 ratings
     | 7,400 views

    How we use our time will directly affect our effectivness for the Kingdom

    The Key to Leadership: Priorities The Test of Time Introduction The way we use our time will determine whether or not we count for God! The quality of a person’s leadership depends on how he spends his time! The effectiveness of our leadership depends on how effectively we use time! Many of us ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Perfect Work Series

    Contributed by John Edmerson on Sep 13, 2001
    based on 58 ratings
     | 8,945 views

    This sermon explains God’s perfecting process for all Christians.

    God’s Perfect Work James 1:1-4 John T. Edmerson, Minister Church of Christ Kennedy Heights I. Introduction A. “Work” has different meanings to different people. To some “work” is seen as a highly esteemed virtue or an admirable trait. To others “work” represents something foreign an ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Bearing Family Traits

    Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 19, 2001
    based on 54 ratings
     | 3,617 views

    "Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when he appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is"

    Bearing Family Traits Text: "Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when he appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is" (1 John 3:2 NIV). Scripture Reading( 1 John 3:1-10) In our text John is talking about ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Who Is Called?

    Contributed by Charles Jones on Oct 18, 2008
     | 4,011 views

    Every believer is called to belong to God. Paul indicated to the Christians at Rome that both he and they had the same calling (Rom. 1:1, 6). Likewise, he wrote to the believers in Ephesus that just as there is one Spirit and one body (that is, the church

    Who Is “Called”? 1 Samuel 3:20 Are only certain people “called” by God to do important work for Him, such as the prophet and judge Samuel (1 Sam. 3:20)? The issue of “calling” tends to be confusing, largely because it deals with significance. Sometimes people talk about their day-to-day ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Life Can Be Tough

    Contributed by John Ruland on Sep 15, 2010
     | 5,291 views

    As we encounter difficulties in life, it will help us to remember the big picture. First, God is our Father and has a wonderful eternal plan for us.

    Life Can Be Tough JOHN 16:33 ICB 33 "I told you these things so that you can have peace in me. In this world you will have trouble. But be brave! I have defeated the world!" Jesus never promised us that everything would be perfect here on earth. He recognized that we would encounter trouble. ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Standing In The Freedom Of The Gospel: Maintaining Our Focus

    Contributed by David Taylor on Jan 23, 2014
     | 3,275 views

    Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Maintaining our Focus

    Standing in the Freedom of the Gospel: Maintaining our Focus Galatians 3:1-9 As a pastor there are so many needs and so many good things that can be done. It is easy to get distracted and lose focus on the most important things. The church in America is easily distracted that the main thing God ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Serving Up Joy Series

    Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 16, 2013
     | 6,081 views

    God has given us everything to face this life with the joy of His presence and promises. Living in Joy comes no more naturally than not murmuring or grumbling. God offers us joy it is up to us to live in joy and peace.

    Intro: At St. Bede’s Episcopal Church in Santa Fe, New Mexico, there is only one door into the sanctuary. Over that door is a hand lettered sign that reads, “Servant’s Entrance.” There isn’t any way in or out of that church except through the servant’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Resurrection--Focal Point Of Our Music Series

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 23, 2011
     | 2,615 views

    We must strive for renewal of our liturgical music from within

    Monday in the Octave of Easter 25 April 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy The Gospel today documents a coverup. It was not the first coverup in history, but it certainly is the one with the worst results. The Resurrection of Jesus from the dead, and the simultaneous appearance of a number of dead ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Changing Church, Changing Culture Wk5

    Contributed by C Vincent on Oct 18, 2009
     | 3,424 views

    How the church must change but not compromise the truth

    Changing Church in a Changing Culture Wk 5 What kind of people ought you to be? 2 Peter 3 Peter writing to remind them of: Words written in OT Words of Jesus through the Apostles These things will happen; we can pray against situations all we like but God’s word must come to pass. We must ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Can You Handle The Pressure? Series

    Contributed by Travis Jarrett on Oct 19, 2009
     | 8,054 views

    Part 2 of 7 in our teaching series, "TRUE RELIGION" For more information, please email info@newsongs.org or visit www.newsongs.org

    To watch/listen to this message online go to www.newsongs.org or contact info@newsongs.org. **NOTE: THIS IS A CONCEPT OUTLINE FOR THIS MESSAGE. GRAPHICS AND MULTIMEDIA ARE AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THIS SERIES. :: The Early Church Imagine yourself to be a leader in the very early days of the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other