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  • Rainer Reddy avatar

    Where Is God When You Need Him?!

    Contributed by Rainer Reddy on May 14, 2015
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    A sermon to encourage and assure during difficult times in life.

    Where is God when you need Him? - Have you ever asked yourself that question? [e] - I know I have! - In fact, even as a minister of the Gospel, I have asked that question at times. [e] - Perhaps, this sermon is so much more serious than last week’s one, but sometimes we need to get serious ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    How To Pass Through The Storms Of Life And Remain Standing

    Contributed by Randy Bataanon on May 21, 2010
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    Surviving through the most difficult trials and challenges of life.

    HOW TO PASS THROUGH THE STORMS OF LIFE AND REMAIN STANDING Mat 7:24 "Therefore, everyone who hears what I say and obeys it will be like a wise person who built a house on rock. Mat 7:25 Rain poured, and floods came. Winds blew and beat against that house. But it did not collapse, because its ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Unshakeable Confidence Series

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 18, 2009
    based on 15 ratings
     | 18,050 views

    How to effectively deal with insecurity, difficult tasks and pessimists.

    We’re in the pre-series "Getting Ready for Something More." Last time we saw Nehemiah, a Jew living in exile in the foreign land of Persia, serving as the king’s cupbearer, the person who tested the food and drink served to the king to make sure it wasn’t poisoned. He had received a report of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Gerald Roberts avatar

    "God Gives”

    Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 1, 2018
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    James tells us in the difficult times God Gives!

    “God Gives” James 1:17-27 1. James begins by telling us God Gives Worth Gifts (Good)wholesome Gifts • God Gives Gifts The Good Gifts James tells us come from Above 17Every good and perfect gift is from above • They come from the “Father of Lights” the creator of the universe the stars, the ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • David Henderson avatar

    "How Does Your Garden Grow?"

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 24, 2015
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    Patience is a difficult thing to get. We must practice..

    How Does Your Garden Grow? OBJECTS: Packages of garden seeds. THEME: Waiting patiently upon God. SCRIPTURE: But if we hope for what we do not yet have, we wait for it patiently. Romans 8:25 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mark A. Barber avatar

    The Call Of Jeremiah

    Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 13, 2022
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    Jeremiah was called to a most painful and difficult ministry and was faithful.

    The Call of Jeremiah Jeremiah 1:4-10 We will take a look this morning at the call of the prophet Jeremiah who served in one of the most painful times of the history of Jerusalem and Judah. He got to see the backsliding of the nation from the reforms King Josiah had put in place to the seige of ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    Gaining A Worldwide Vision

    Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 7, 2014
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    What happened in this passage is of critical importance to church history. The events in this passage need to be studied by every church and every body of believers.

    MAR 17 2013PM Gaining a Worldwide Vision Acts 11: 1-18 Usually as we begin each study, I lead in to the message with the ending of the previous week’s message. I don’t have to do that tonight because our passage comes from Acts 11: 1-18 and in it, Peter recaps the whole episode. So ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Living Under The Shadow

    Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 8, 2014
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    This is a breakdown of one of the most powerful and comforting passages in the Bible.

    LIVING UNDER THE SHADOW Ps. 91:1-16 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. I remember hearing the humorous story of a group of soldiers at boot camp at the end of a long day. 2. The sergeant had just turned out the lights and the poor soldiers knew it wouldn't be very long until reveille was sounded, driving ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Gearing Up For Your Race

    Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Sep 17, 2004
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     | 4,128 views

    A message of encouragement for those times when the race of life gets difficult

    Gearing Up for Your Race Hebrews 12:1-2 Introduction: United States runner Marla Runyon has been legally blind for 22 years. Even so, she competed in the 2000 Summer Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. In fact she qualified for the finals in the 1500 meter race. (Marla finished eighth, three ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    Does ‘abandoning The Faith’ Mean Losing Your Salvation? Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 16, 2015
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    An examination of the difficult phrase "abandoning the faith" and its proper context of legalism, not salvation.

    THE MAIN QUESTION: Does “abandon[ing] the faith” mean losing your salvation? - 1 Timothy 4:1. - This is one of those passages where the wording immediately lends itself to thinking about eternal security. What does it mean that “some will abandon the faith”? Does it mean ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Life Twists And Turns Series

    Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 29, 2011
     | 10,194 views

    Life can be difficult but with God's help we overcome the diffiuclties of life

    Life: Twists and Turns Psalm 37:1-9 Games of Life Series October 9, 2011 Morning Service This morning we are starting a new message series called the Games of Life. Life: Twists and Turns – Dealing with the unexpected Monopoly – Deal with money and greed Solitaire – Overcome ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Chris Talton avatar

    The Bible - Worth The Effort (Pt. 2)

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 15, 2002
    based on 84 ratings
     | 11,858 views

    The study of God’s Word may be difficult at times, but it is well worth the effort.

    January 23, 2000 2 Tim. 2:15 The Bible – worth the effort (Part 2) INTRODUCTION How much do you value the fact that you have a Bible that you can pick up and read for yourself? [read Jn 3:16 from the Greek Bible] No, I have not started speaking in tongues; what I was reading was ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Mike Rickman avatar

    Restored Relationships

    Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 6, 2007
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,451 views

    It is difficult to move forward until we are set free from the past.

    July 8, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Matthew 5:21-26 Subject: Forgiveness Title: Restored Relationships I’m still praying for revival. As I pray I continually ask the Lord, “What hinders revival? What keeps it from happening here?” One thing that I keep hearing is that the one thing that will ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

  • Dr. Odell Belger avatar

    Preaching From Philippians #5

    Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 28, 2021
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    This little passage of scripture is loaded with wonderful teachings about the Lord Jesus Christ. Some believe it is one of the greatest passages in the Bible concerning the Lord Jesus Christ.

    It gives us a picture of the humility of Christ like we have never seen before. If the church today is ever going to accomplish anything for the Lord, we are going to have to know and possess the humility of Christ. Illus: Some of the New Testament Christians caught this vision. The attitude of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Justin Steckbauer avatar

    Gay Marriage, Lgbtq Issues, And The Christian Worldview

    Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on May 3, 2021
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,468 views

    Gay marriage. This is a very difficult and controversial issue. There are fiery voices on both sides of the debate that make it difficult to discuss respectfully. But respectful discussion is an integral part of life in the west.

    Gay marriage. This is a very difficult and controversial issue. There are fiery voices on both sides of the debate that make it difficult to discuss respectfully. But respectful discussion is an integral part of life in the west. Problems begin to erupt when both sides toss out insults, instead ...read more

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    Denomination: Salvation Army