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  • Ricardo Rodriguez avatar

    "Problems, Prayer, Peace!”

    Contributed by Ricardo Rodriguez on Jul 15, 2009
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    We live in a World of many troubles, trials and tribulations. Seems like one problem after another. It seems as if the dark cloud will never go away.

    “Problems, Prayer, Peace!” Problemas – Oracion – Paz! 10/29/2006 - Marsing, ID Ricardo Rodriguez – pastor_rr@yahoo.com Phil 4:4-9 “4Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. 5Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. 6Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by ...read more

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    Denomination: Apostolic

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    God Is Looking For Heroes! Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jan 25, 2009
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    We are tested by God so that we will mature in God, be complete, and not lack anything, so that we can be heroes!

    God is looking for heroes! The world is looking for heroes! A few years ago, there was a story of a church in one of the communist countries. That church, secretly hiding from their atheist government, was one day visited by soldiers armed with machine guns. The soldiers asked everyone who will ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Beauty Remains. The Pain Passes

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Feb 20, 2009
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    We can be changed into the people God wants us to be through the mountaintop and valley experiences of life.

    Mark 9: 2 – 9 / The Beauty Remains. The Pain Passes. Intro: The process of metamorphosis has always fascinated me. It is best seen in the life cycle of the butterfly which lays eggs on a leaf. A small larva emerges, molts a few times each time getting bigger. Finally, it becomes a pupa hanging ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Rejoice Through Trials Series

    Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 21, 2009
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     | 3,346 views

    A joyful humble spirit will help you persevere during trials.

    REJOICE THROUGH TRIALS James 1:9-11 PROPOSITION: Because Christ humbled Himself even unto the death of the cross, you must practice humility during periods of trials. I. Rejoice through trials regardless of your social status. v. 9-10 A. Impoverished believers must rejoice in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Let Them

    Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 6, 2009
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     | 2,689 views

    We cannot force people to come to Christ; but, we must let them come by providing opportunities for them to witness the power of God in our lives.

    Mark 8: 31 – 38 / Let Them Intro: It was 1928. A man was at the side of the road working on his Ford auto that he couldn’t get to run. --- A new Ford pulled up, out stepped a well-dressed gentleman in a derby with a cane. He looked at the engine and suggested, “If you’ll adjust this screw here, ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    Facing The Giants Series

    Contributed by Chris Carter on Feb 20, 2010
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     | 10,355 views

    We will face battles in life but how you face them will dictate victory or failure.

    “Facing the Giants” Duet 9:1-6 -Luke 6:46-49 (NLT) 46 “So why do you keep calling me ‘Lord, Lord!’ when you don’t do what I say? 47 I will show you what it’s like when someone comes to me, listens to my teaching, and then follows it. 48 It is like a person building a house who digs deep and lays ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Expect Trials Series

    Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010
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    We can expect trials because we live in a fallen world. We can expect some of our difficulties to originate from God Himself, and we will bring hardship upon ourselves because we are not perfect.

    Expect Trials Faith Expectations Part 5 06/01/08 PM Text: Various [This lesson and this series are drawn from the writings of Tom Allen in his book “What to expect now that you believe.”] Faith Expectations This lesson is another in the series titled Faith Expectations. I know it is probably true ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Joy Comes In For A Landing

    Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Mar 16, 2010
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     | 4,012 views

    What does it mean to Rejoice in Real Life, when Joy touches down on the rough patches of our lives?

    Philippians 3:8-14 Lately, I’ve talked some about how I don’t really enjoy flying. I will go, and it isn’t a huge deal, but I tend to get nervous. But, there is one think that I LOVE about flying. It’s the sound of the wheels of the plane touching the ground. It’s a powerful moment, marked by ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    How To Use The Rest Areas Of Life Series

    Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 20, 2009
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     | 5,284 views

    When the storms of life have calmed and God has brought us into the rest area to refresh, we need to make sure we use it to our advantage before heading into the next valley.

    Following In the Footsteps of Faith How to Use the Rest Areas of Life Genesis 21:33-34 Intro: There are times in life that are simply difficult to tolerate! There are battles to fight, valleys to cross, long nights to endure and storms that must be weathered. All you have to do is read the story of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    "The Wind In Our Face"

    Contributed by Andy Grossman on Apr 21, 2009
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     | 2,924 views

    Three things to do when the storms of life come.

    “The Wind in our Face” April 26, 2009 Hebrews 12:1-4, 2 Timothy 3:14 “Well, the snow is just about melted off of Black Butte. The old timers in this area keep a watch on the conditions on Black Butte to determine when they can plant or not. Last week, with the temperatures in the mid 80’s, a ...read more

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    Denomination: Holiness

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    Defiled By The World (Preventable? Response?) Series

    Contributed by Paul Clemente on May 4, 2009
    based on 4 ratings
     | 9,259 views

    What God wants us to do now is totally depend on Jesus Christ to show the world that Jesus already won all the battles!

    Is there sin in the world? Sin is anything that does not line up with a Holy God! Specifically, where do we see sin in this world we live in?? We are confronted with sin everyday, aren’t we? Jesus prayed to God the Father in John 17, “My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Hurting Person's Guide To Recovery: Test All Spirits!

    Contributed by Doug Koehler on May 8, 2009
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     | 4,366 views

    This is a story about an individuals great trials and what God says to her, to us, to restore us and give us hope.

    1 John 4: 1-11 (12-21) Remember: Greater is He who is in you than he who is in the world. One day Sara Jones woke up and felt completely lost. For weeks she was heading down a path full of sorrow, loneliness and ultimate insecurity but, up until this day she was able to hold onto some sort of ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    Our Insulted Savior

    Contributed by Donald Rapp on Nov 12, 2008
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     | 3,099 views

    An Easter message about lessons we can learn from our suffering savior.

    Our insulted Savior I. Have you ever been insulted? A. We hear all the time about how people are insulted by the things other people say and do. 1. From the cowboy who took no insult without going for his gun. 2. To the modern day response – law suits, rioting and murder. a) Law suits or fights ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How To Survive Life's Storms Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009
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    Final sermon in the "Being the Church" series, focusing on why bad things happen in our lives and how we can overcome them.

    Stephen N. Collins Millville – 9/28/08 Being the Church How to Survive Life’s Storms Scripture: Acts 27 Icebreaker: Good news, bad news for a pastor: Good News: You baptized seven people today in the river. Bad News: You lost two of them in the swift current. Good News: The Women’s Guild voted ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    The Blind See Series

    Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 28, 2009
    based on 14 ratings
     | 12,623 views

    If you want to gain true wisdom in the midst of your pain, don’t be like those who WON’T SEE, and don’t be like those who CAN’T SEE. Instead, be like those who DO SEE, because they let Jesus touch them not just once, but as many times as it takes.

    A businessman was late for an important meeting and couldn’t find a parking space. As he frantically circled the block, the man got so desperate that he decided to pray. Looking up toward heaven, he said, “Lord, take pity on me. If you find me a parking space, I’ll go to church every Sunday ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free