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  • David Henderson avatar

    Joseph: Lessons In Adversity Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Aug 23, 2010
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     | 16,754 views

    In this message I want you to see some lessons from the life of Joseph that all of us need to learn and these are lessons about adversity. Joseph was a good man. Joseph loved his family. He loved God and he wanted to do the right thing but even in all

    Joseph: Lessons in Adversity Genesis 37:2-14, 17b-20 This scripture gives us some background and insight into this man named Joseph who is a true hero of the Bible. We cannot read the entire story this morning in detail because it takes up about 14 chapters in the book of Genesis. That is about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Authority Of The Believer #3

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 5, 2010
    based on 8 ratings
     | 5,072 views

    your God given authority over all things is secured in Jesus Christ

    Intro: authority—delegated power, authorized to do things Here’s the thought: God authorized Jesus to have all power given to Him, exalted to the right hand of God. He came to this world, destroyed the works of the devil. Now He had given the church, His Authority. Through Faith in Him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Receive The Holy Ghost In 2011

    Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Dec 31, 2010
     | 3,814 views

    This sermon reveals the power of God, if you want the power of God. This is the way to get it. Follow him to the end of your search when you

    Acts1:8 Most people think that the Holy Ghost is received by lying on of hands, and this is true, but I want to talk to you from my very own experience: about the day I received the Holy Ghost. When I graduated from Nathaniel Bedford Forrest in the year of 1987, l was raised to be a good kid. A ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Holding Steady In Life’s Storms Series

    Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jan 7, 2011
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     | 10,834 views

    We need to be able to stand strong in the midst of the storms of life if we are going to grow and thrive in our spiritual walk with Jesus!

    INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Mark Smith in an article in Readers Digest said the following: Like many high school seniors, my son was filling out college-scholarship applications. One form asked for extracurricular activities. He answered: “wrestling.” The next question requested positions held. He ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Affirming The Afflicted

    Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010
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     | 5,450 views

    Affirming the Afflicted (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

    Reading: 2 Thessalonians chapter 1 verses 1-12 Ill: • I am sure we have all seen the type of western film; • When the cowboys are besieged and hopelessly outnumbered. • They are low on provisions and short of ammunition. • They cannot hope to hold out for much ...read more

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    Denomination: Brethren

  • Jimmy Chapman avatar

    How To Deal With The Trials Of Life Series

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Dec 1, 2010
    based on 4 ratings
     | 5,126 views

    How do deal with the trials of life

    I. ACKNOWLEDGE THE SURE REALITY OF THE TRIALS (2) A. Definite B. Diverse II. APPRECIATE THE SOVEREIGN REASON FOR THE TRIALS (3) A. Stimulate our faith B. Substantiate our faith III. APPROPRIATE THE SCRIPTURAL RESPONSE TO THE TRIALS (2,4) A. Joyful ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Winners And Losers

    Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 7, 2008
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     | 6,669 views

    What the world considers winners are often losers: how to become a winner like Jesus Christ.

    Solemnity of the Holy Cross 2008 (Sept 14) There’s two kinds of people in life: winners and losers. Winners achieve their objective; losers don’t. Bernard Ebbers, head of WorldCom, was known as one of the most religious CEO’s in the high-tech sector of American business. Every board meeting ...read more

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    Denomination: Catholic

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    Spiritual Olympians Recover From Injuries Series

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 12, 2008
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     | 5,139 views

    Spiritual Olympians with a "go for the goal" mindset, recover from injuries.

    Title: Olympians Recover from Injuries Text: Hebrews 12:12-13 The Big Idea: Spiritual Olympians, with a “go for the goal” mindset, recover from injuries. Series: Spiritual Olympians: Going for the Goal, is based on Hebrews 12:1-13 and designed to coincide with the 2008 Olympic Games in ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    God's Extreme Makeover - Eligibility Requirements Series

    Contributed by Steve Lotze on Sep 27, 2008
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     | 5,189 views

    God wants to give us an Extreme Makeover: becoming new on the inside. While we are all eligible, the book of James gives us four requirements we need to know about going into our makeover.

    God’s EXtreme MAKEOVER: "Eligibility Requirements" James 1:1-12 His Place Sept 21, 2008 NOTE: I was the guest speaker this morning and this was my daughter’s first Sunday back from her YWAM adventure - she gave the morning greeting and testimony of how god was working n her life. It dovetailed ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Will I Get Through This? Series

    Contributed by Mark Nichols on Sep 27, 2008
     | 8,913 views

    A lot of times when we go through difficult times or we are going through the valley, we wonder to ourselves: Will I get through this? Our problem can seem big!

    TEXT: Habakkuk 3 TITLE: Will I get through this? SERIES: Questions we Ask God! TOPIC: Suffering OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, September 21, 2008 PROP.: A lot of times when we go through difficult times or we are going through the valley, we wonder to ourselves: Will I get through ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    What To Do When You Don't Get It Series

    Contributed by Michael Karpf on Sep 27, 2008
     | 3,826 views

    When we see our trials as God sees them we can rejoice and grow because that is what God wants for us

    WHAT DO DO WHEN YOU DON’T GET IT James 1:1-8 I know you will find this hard to believe, but we are finished with John’s gospel. Today we will start Jim’s epistle. And Jim isn’t even here today. Let’s remember to pray for him as he often has to travel. Do you ever wonder why some Christians seem ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

  • Johnny Wilson avatar

    Famine In The Promised Land Series

    Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Oct 26, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 6,964 views

    In beginning an interim pulpit ministry, God directed my attention to Abram/Abraham as a paradigm of faith. Some will object to the almost typological approach to these texts.

    Famine in the Promised Land Text: Genesis 12:1-20 Today, may or may not be the beginning of a journey together. But whether God allows me to stay with you over a long period of time or whether today is merely a temporary lesson for an eternal purpose, God has placed this message on my heart. Today, ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Do Not Lose Heart! (Part 3)

    Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 12, 2009
     | 5,905 views

    This sermon offers resources for coping with discouragement and help in overcoming despair.

    Ask the congregation to write a one sentence description of their life purpose. Instruct them to leave out any reference to their family or their job. Ask for volunteers to share their sentence. Review: The past two Sundays we have been involved in a series entitled "Do Not Lose Heart.¨ The ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Kenneth Trent avatar

    Encouragement In Troubled Times

    Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 9, 2008
    based on 34 ratings
     | 11,316 views

    Not many would question that we are living in troubled times.

    ENCOURAGEMENT IN TROUBLED TIMES "Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the path of sinners, nor sits in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in His law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    God Speaks From The Storm: We Will Forget Why We Are Here? Series

    Contributed by Charles Wallis on Nov 10, 2008
    based on 5 ratings
     | 5,799 views

    Many people today are wondering what is going on and why God allows trouble. The answer to our questions is not found in politics or protest, but in preaching the Gospel.

    God Speaks From The Storm: Will we forget why we are here? 110908 A man was looking for his wallet in the wrong place. Has the Church looked for the answer in the wrong place? • The world is in turmoil, or nation is in crisis. • We are facing a storm: What will our response be? • Will we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal