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  • Adrian Rogers avatar

    Learning To Endure, Part 1

    Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Jan 4, 2012
    based on 14 ratings
     | 30,464 views

    A sermon on James and how God "gives the test first then gives the lesson."

    I want to speak to you today about learning to endure. Now this is sort of a re-entry message. And we have learned to endure some things. And I don’t want to act like we endure so much because, really, I want to say with the apostle Paul, “Our light affliction is but for a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Church's Response To Coronavirus Crisis

    Contributed by David Mende on Mar 29, 2020
    based on 4 ratings
     | 21,042 views

    The Church is the agent of healing and hope in this world. This sermon talks about seven ways the Church can respond to this pandemic.

    Introduction Coronavirus has caused a lot of confusion all over the world. We get all kinds of fake forwards in different WhatsApp groups every day. And people are wondering how long this virus will last and they are wondering how to respond to this pandemic. Even several Christians are wondering ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Finish What You Start, Never Quit

    Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 12, 2014
     | 6,663 views

    Are you are good started but you seldom finish what you started? You need to finish, persis, complete the task before you. Have we counted the cost if we do? If we don't?

    FINISH WHAT YOU START: DON'T QUIT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com FINISH: To succeed in doing. Bring to an end, COMPLETE, To over come completely. Accomplish, achieve, carry out, COMPLETE: To make whole, entire, PERSIST: To continue firmly or obstinately, steadfast, DON'T ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    This Could Be The Start Of Something Big: Victim Or Victor? Series

    Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Mar 24, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,988 views

    Lions roar to induce their victims to freeze in fear before the attack! Satan is like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour! Will you be his next victim?

    This Could Be the Start of Something Big: Victim or Victor? I Peter 5:7-11 1 Peter 5:7-11 7 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 8 Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 9 Resist him, standing firm in ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    It's Time To Stop Fighting And Start Living

    Contributed by Richard Oliver on Jan 17, 2002
    based on 85 ratings
     | 10,132 views

    Emphasises that when we surrender to God He will help us overcome our enemies, even when we are the enemy.

    It’s Time To Stop Fighting and Start Living Genesis 35:1-5 1And God said unto Jacob, Arise, go up to Bethel, and dwell there: and make there an altar unto God, that appeared unto thee when thou fleddest from the face of Esau thy brother. 2Then Jacob said unto his household, and to all that were ...read more

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    Denomination: Congregational

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    Harsh Words Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 15, 2006
    based on 8 ratings
     | 8,104 views

    Jesus tongue is a sword. His words are God’s words and they have power to heal or destroy. How do we handle hearing harsh words from heaven’s holy herald?

    Read or quote Mark 7. Does God’s word ever say something that bothers you? I dare say, if you have never had that experience, you must not be reading your Bible much! The word of God comforts the afflicted and afflicts the comfortable, does it not? God told Jeremiah, (23:29) "Is not My word ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Time According To God. ....ecclesiastes 3:1 Thru 4 01/01/2016

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Dec 24, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 7,837 views

    Where has the time gone? There is a time for everything but, that never seem to bother me when I was young. But as I get older I consider almost everything in time. It’s time to take my medicine, it’s time to go to the doctor, it’s time for this or time for that.

    Time according to God. Ecclesiastes 3:1 thru 4 01/01/2016 Ecclesiastes 3:1 To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 2 A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted; 3 A time to kill, and a time to heal; a ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Marilyn Murphree avatar

    Becoming A Christian--How Could I Start? Series

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 22, 2007
    based on 14 ratings
     | 3,117 views

    How do I come to Jesus once I realize my need? What steps do I take? Where does faith come into the process? How do I respond?

    April, 2007 Series: What is Christianity #2 Becoming a Christian--How Could I Start? John 3:1-21 INTRODUCTION: Nicodemus came to see Jesus at night because he didn’t want his colleagues to know that he was investigating the claims of Jesus. Although he was a Pharisee, he was searching; and ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Mark Nichols avatar

    A Fresh Start....with God - A Message Of Repentance Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Jan 11, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,297 views

    When we feel like failures, a fresh start is right around the corner. Luke details what repentance looks like and how it should be done.

    TEXT: The anointing of Jesus’ Feet - Luke 7:36-50 TITLE: Fresh Start: With God - a Message on Repentance SERIES: Fresh Start TOPIC: Repentance OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, January 11, 2009 PROP.: When we feel like failures, a fresh start with God is right around the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Steve Sheek avatar

    New Beginnings

    Contributed by Steve Sheek on Jan 8, 2020
     | 3,724 views

    Sometimes our lives become such a confusing mess we need to step back and start some things over again. The relationship between Joseph and his brothers gives us a valuable example of forgiveness.

    20200104 Parsha Vayigash New Beginnings Blessing If you read last week’s Parsha, you might have been struck by the sudden ending. Joseph had devised several tests to determine the character of his brothers. The final ruse would have found Benjamin guilty of theft and becoming a slave in Egypt. ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    It Is Not How You Start But How You Finish Series

    Contributed by Manny Salva Cruz on Nov 7, 2016
    based on 3 ratings
     | 32,655 views

    In this study, we will learn three important things in the life of King Saul that revealed his initial flaws that ultimately brought him down. God wants us to be faithful unto the very end.

    Today, we will continue our study on the life of King Saul. So far, we have learned from chapter 12 that Samuel gave his farewell speech to Israel. He had lived with exemplary good moral integrity all his life and left words that encouraged Israel. He said in 1 Samuel 12:14-15 "If you fear the Lord ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    Following Jesus On The High Road In A Low Road World Series

    Contributed by Dr. John D. Wentworth on Jan 7, 2025
     | 483 views

    In a world where shortcuts, self-interest, and moral compromise often seem to pave the way to success, following Jesus means choosing a different path.

    Title: Following Jesus on the High Road in a Low Road World Text: (Matt. 7:13-14) “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. 14 For the gate is narrow and the way is hard ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • J. Edward Brown III avatar

    Revisit Your Ministry

    Contributed by J. Edward Brown Iii on Dec 28, 2013
     | 9,289 views

    Look back to the beginning at what God has actually called you to do.

    Introduction; Ephesians 4:1-3 reads, I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that you walk worthy of the vocation by which you are called, 2. With all lowliness and meekness, with long-suffering, forbearing one another in love; 3. Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    A New Beginning (1) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Oct 22, 2014
     | 10,994 views

    The first in a series exploring the early chapters of Genesis, this three-point expository sermon highlights on the power of God, the planning of God, and the product of God.

    A New Beginning (Part 1) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 4/6/14 Have you ever wished you could have a do-over? I know of a teen-age girl in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, who wanted one. Police stopped the girl after complaints that a car had been seen doing laps around her ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

  • Jim Butcher avatar

    "five Things That Make Temptation More Difficult" Series

    Contributed by Jim Butcher on Apr 5, 2023
     | 1,310 views

    Joseph's encounters with Potiphar's wife provides a template of temptation that is difficult to overcome. What warnings do we get here?

    Five Things That Make Temptation More Difficult: 1. When you’re experiencing God’s favor. - Genesis 39:4, 21. - When God seems to be blessing everything you’re doing, it’s easy to start to presume on that. This is one reason why we often see pastors who are in the midst of a strong ministry get ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist