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  • Nathan Johnson avatar

    When Your Faith Is Tested

    Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 21, 2008
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     | 7,727 views

    The testing of our faith is a priceless gift from God to make us stronger, deeper and more valuable to Him.

    When Your Faith Is Tested Griffith Baptist Church – 11/23/08 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:17-19 (Genesis 22:1-18) Key verse: Hebrews 11:17 - By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son, Premise: The testing of our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can I Rejoice While Suffering? Series

    Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Nov 24, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 7,973 views

    Peter is going to challenge us to keep five important facts in mind as they pertain to rejoicing while suffering. We will answer the question today, “How can I rejoice while suffering?”

    How can I rejoice while Suffering? 1 Peter 4:12-19 Introduction Dr. Adrian Rogers has said that “A faith not worth testing is a faith that is not worth trusting.” It is a simple fact that no one is immune from pain and suffering in this life. Whether we are rich or poor, educated or unlearned, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Is Faith

    Contributed by Christopher Howitz on Dec 13, 2008
     | 3,110 views

    A call to copy the faith of our team-mates in the cross-country relay race of life... looking to God and trusting Him through the mud and the pain... because we have another city and different treasure... a prize that is worth the struggle.

    Intro… The title I’ve got for you today is, “What is faith?” Hopefully by the end of what I’ve got to say, we’ll not only know what faith is, but we will be able to live it. And to help us along the road we’re going to have assistance from two old pros who we’re going to meet shortly. Hebrews… The ...read more

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    Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

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    Confused By God's Favor

    Contributed by John Appling on Dec 22, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 13,874 views

    Mary is described in this passage as highly favored by God. But this favor didn’t result in an easy time. We need to understand God’s thoughts if we are not going to struggle in life.

    Confused by God’s favor – by John Appling Luke 1:26-38 26In the sixth month, God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, 27to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. 28The angel went to her and said, "Greetings, you who ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Encouragement For Those Who Suffer

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Dec 26, 2008
     | 2,588 views

    The apostle Peter gives us encouragement to help us when we suffer.

    ENCOURAGEMENT FOR THOSE WHO SUFFER Text: 1 Peter 1:13 – 16 Introduction: • 64 AD Rome burns under Nero; Nero blames Christians • Christians around world still suffer • US suffering: verbal, emotional, or physical abuse; inciting to lose temper or to sin; hindering your service for God ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Ah, Lord God

    Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008
    based on 1 rating
     | 4,872 views

    When things don’t go according to our plan, we need to know God is stil in control

    An explorer in the deepest Amazon suddenly finds himself surrounded by a bloodthirsty group of natives. Upon surveying his situation, he says quietly to himself, "I’m toast." A ray of light breaks forth from the sky and a voice booms out: "No, you are NOT toast. Pick up that stone in front of you ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Where Will God Take You?

    Contributed by Ernest Canell on Jan 7, 2009
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     | 3,455 views

    WHere is God taking you to. A fresh understanding to help us move forward in GOd’s direction

    Where will God take you? Luke 2:26-28 When you say, "It’s time for us to move, not just feed," the flock will mumble. But a pastor, by definition, is a shepherd who is not only feeding, but also is taking people somewhere. My goal in preaching is to help people capture God’s vision and align ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    When Your World Is Turned Upside Down

    Contributed by Paul Wallace on Apr 23, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 14,785 views

    When our world is turned upside down we need God’s truth to guide us, instead of our feelings.

    When Your World is Turned upside Down Psalms 34 and; 1 Samuel 21:10-15 1 A psalm of David, regarding the time he pretended to be insane in front of Abimelech, who sent him away. I will praise the LORD at all times. I will constantly speak his praises. 2 I will boast only in the LORD; let all who ...read more

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    Denomination: Wesleyan

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    How Can I Be Confident In A Crisis

    Contributed by Rommel Samaniego on May 2, 2008
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     | 4,443 views

    Based on Rick Warrens book,Answers to Life Difficult Questions. I added illustrations and made it to a sermon.

    HOW CAN I BE CONFIDENT IN A CRISIS? Illustration: When I was young my Dad always told me about his childhood and how they lived in a house that is near the Sea. The thing that he most feared was the typhoon since their house is made of wood, it will be beaten down, almost carried by the wind, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Questions From The Midst Of A Storm

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 29, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,218 views

    In this sermon you will examine some of the questions that arise during the storms of life.

    The past few weeks the Gulf Coast has been hit hard by storms. Hurricanes Gustav and Ike ravaged Louisiana and Texas. Many people are homeless and have suffered immeasurable loss. Many questions arise from the midst of the storms. What do we say? Where are the answers? I want to use these storms as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Blessings For The Rich And Humble Series

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Oct 4, 2008
     | 3,322 views

    Trials affect all of us, rich and poor. By persevering through a trial we become all God wants us to be and receive His blessing

    BLESSINGS FOR THE RICH AND HUMBLE James 1:9-12 Trials and difficulties. They affect us all. No one is immune for them. It doesn’t matter how rich you are or how poor you are, they will remove all barriers and boundaries between us. You’ve been through them. I’ve been through them. Every week ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    Dealing With The Audibles Of Life Series

    Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Oct 5, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 6,525 views

    This message teaches us how to handle the unexpected...

    In football, most of the plays are called by the coaches. It used to be done by signs. The quarterback would get the signs and relay those to his team in the huddle. Now a lot of that is done with technology - the helmet has an audio feature so he can get a play that way... But often, the play that ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    On Dealing With Bitter Waters

    Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Oct 6, 2008
    based on 7 ratings
     | 16,172 views

    How do you deal with the bitter waters of life?How do you deal with distress, disappointments, and frustrations. How did Moses deal with bitter waters in the wilderness?

    On Dealing with Bitter Waters Is there anything more refreshing than a cold drink of water? On a hot summer day with the sweat pouring down your brow and your dry throat crying for relief from the thirst, is there anything more refreshing than a cold glass of water? A coke is good. An energy ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

  • Tim Patrick avatar

    When Life Loses Its Fun

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 13, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,514 views

    This sermon examines the consequences and God’s cure for discouragement.

    Have you ever been through a time when life lost its fun? We are going to look at a man who lost the fun of life. He was not an ordinary man. He was one of God’s choice servants. He was a great man of faith. His name was Elijah. He was one of the great prophets in the Old Testament. He was present ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Shall I Say? Series

    Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 14, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,287 views

    When confronted about my faith, what can I say?

    WHAT SHALL I SAY? Romans 8:31-39 * Have you ever been in position where you NEEDED to say something and didn’t know what to say? Certainly, we all have. Quite frankly, every person holds some fear of being in that situation. * When does this seem to happen? Well two of those possibilities are ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist