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  • Martin Holland avatar

    Overwhelming Trouble

    Contributed by Martin Holland on Aug 13, 2014
     | 5,837 views

    The psalmist speaks of a reality that we all face in this life and that is trouble. In this trouble we can either be in despair or we can elevate ourselves above our emorions in the Lord.

    Overwhelming Trouble Psalms 77:1-20 There are times of trouble that causes anxiety and these anxieties dominate our emotions. See: Job 3:25-26 Then: Job 5:6-7 Eliphaz speaking to Job And: Job 14:1 Job speaking concerning trouble Psalms 77:3 The psalmists speaks of being overwhelmed in his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Rules Of Temporary And Eternal

    Contributed by Rev. Randy Barker on Aug 14, 2014
     | 3,679 views

    Temporary and eternal

    Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. my sermon ideas and illustrations are often taken from many sources including those at Sermoncentral.com, there could be instances where other ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Why Is God Shaking Up Our World?

    Contributed by Steve Mays on Aug 20, 2014
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     | 38,824 views

    Has God been shaking you? Are you afraid of what you see? Do you have an answer?

    "See that you do not refuse Him who speaks. For if they did not escape who refused Him who spoke on earth, much more shall we not escape if we turn away from Him who speaks from heaven, whose voice then shook the earth; but now He has promised, saying, 'Yet once more I shake not only the earth, but ...read more

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    Denomination: Calvary Chapel

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    1 Peter 2:3-5 Gods Provision And The Future For His. (Sermon Oct 2014)

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Oct 19, 2014
     | 4,794 views

    I love our country as much as anyone but, I’m afraid we are heading in the direction of Gods judgment upon us real quick. The majority of the people are looking to our government for protection and the most are putting their trust in it instead of God

    1 Peter 2:3-5 Gods protection, help through persecution and the future for His own (Sermon) Oct 2014 Illus:A young boy went to a grocery store and asked the grocer for a box of Duz detergent. The grocer was puzzled and asked why he wanted a box of Duz. The boy said that he was going to wash his ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    How Can I Be Happy When Life Is So Hard? Series

    Contributed by C Jordan on May 16, 2014
    based on 4 ratings
     | 8,887 views

    How can we be happy when life is hard? When we remember that God is good, and that every trial can cause us to grow and become more like Jesus.

    JOURNEY THROUGH JAMES #2: HOW CAN I BE HAPPY WHEN LIFE IS HARD? INTRO TO TOPIC: Discuss the song “Happy” by Pharrell Williams. • Happy reached the top of the US Billboard Hot 100 for the week ending March 1, 2014. • The song has remained at the No. 1 position longer than ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    In The Cave

    Contributed by Roger Whipp on Dec 29, 2014
     | 6,418 views

    During our low moments, maybe even depression, do we hid ourselves away? We can't hid from God. We need to come out of our emotional caves into the light of Christ.

    1 Samuel 24 In the Cave: God said to Adam “Adam I want you to do something for me” Adam replied, "Gladly, Lord, what do You want me to do?" "I want you to go down into that valley, across the river, and over to the hill. On the other side of the hill you will find a cave. In the ...read more

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    Denomination: *other

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    Why Do Christians Suffer? Series

    Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Nov 24, 2015
    based on 6 ratings
     | 31,236 views

    A sermon examining the age old question "WHY?"

    Why Do Christians Suffer? I Peter 4:12-19 In the village of Miango, Nigeria, there is a guest house and a small church called Kirk Chapel. Behind the chapel is a small cemetery with 56 graves. Thirty-three of them hold the bodies of children of Christian missionaries. The stones read: "Ethyl ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Advancing The Gospel Series

    Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 23, 2015
     | 5,412 views

    Can we look at this or that circumstance in our lives and say, “As bad as my situation is, I can see a way to press it into the service of the gospel. I can bear witness to Christ even in the midst of this”?

    Patsy Bonner shared with our Friday Bible study group a spoof news story that had been sent to her recently. The dateline is ostensibly Dallas, and the brief that follows says: Dallas Cowboys football practice was delayed nearly two hours today after a player reported finding an unknown white ...read more

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    Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

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    21 Reasons God May Allow Pressure

    Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015
     | 2,952 views

    21 Reasons God May Allow Pressure...

    Pressure 1 Corinthians 10:6-14 (KJV) 6 Now these things were our examples, to the intent we should not lust after evil things, as they also lusted. 7 Neither be ye idolaters, as were some of them; as it is written, The people sat down to eat and drink, and rose up to play. 8 Neither let us ...read more

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    Denomination: Foursquare

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    "Living At The Right Hand Of God!"

    Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 29, 2015
    based on 4 ratings
     | 20,945 views

    Did you notice that the Bible always talks about the right hand of God; never the left. Why is that? Well, I can’t tell you for sure, but it could be that the right hand was thought of as the strong hand, and the right arm the strong arm.

    May 1, 2006 "Living at the Right Hand of God!" Psalm 44:1-8 Did you ever notice that the Bible always talks about the right hand of God; never the left. Why is that? Well, I can’t tell you for sure; I can only speculate. But it could be that the right hand was thought of as the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Potholes Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015
    based on 1 rating
     | 13,949 views

    We’ve all experienced potholes in the road of life that either slow us down, delay our journey or sometimes totally disrupt it. Potholes are anything in life that keep us from moving forward.

    Potholes Mark 8:27-35 Bumpy streets are so commonplace in New Orleans that residents have taken some extreme measures to draw attention to particularly bothersome potholes. There was the birthday party in New Orleans East for a 5-foot-wide pothole on Cannes Street. They had cake, balloons and a ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    Things To Remember When In The Cave Series

    Contributed by Troy Campbell on Apr 5, 2016
    based on 2 ratings
     | 17,613 views

    A cave signifies a dark place. Some of us face those dark times of life and it is vitally important to know how to behave while going through the trials of life.

    Title: How To Behave In A Cave “Things to Remember When in the Cave” Text: I Samuel 22:1 For the next few weeks I want to talk about caves. More specifically I want to talk about how we are to behave when in the caves of life. We must clear something up about caves before we ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Real Faith For Real Life (Part 1) Series

    Contributed by Scott Bayles on Aug 24, 2013
     | 8,814 views

    This five part sermon series explores the book of James, and discovers what real faith looks like in real life. Each sermon is expository and alliterated. Power point is available.

    Real Faith for Real Life: James One Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/30/2012 You know one of the best things about the church is that it’s like a family, which is also one of the worst things about the church. Families don’t always get along. It is like the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian Church

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    “from Tragedy To Triumph”

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 26, 2013
     | 20,260 views

    David is led by God from tragedy to triumph.

    George Sweeting, a former president and chancellor of the Moody Bible Institute, once observed that there are three things to remember concerning trials we encounter in life: 1. Trials are a common experience of all of us. No one is immune. Trials are a part of living. 2. Trials are transitory. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Get A Grip

    Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 31, 2013
    based on 4 ratings
     | 13,831 views

    The Writer of Hebrews tells us to get a new grip on our faith by re-committing ourselves, recognizing the goal, re-energizing our faith, and renewing our relationships.

    Get A Grip Hebrews 12: 12-15 Intro: I have been watching a TV show with my sons here lately. It’s called American Ninja Warrior. Has anybody else watched this? Basically it’s an extremely difficult obstacle course. No American has ever successfully completed the final course. ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist