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  • Elmer Towns avatar

    Lesson 8: Tested By Patience

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 25, 2013
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    God sends trails to teach patience.

    Series: Learning Faith From Abraham Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 8: Tested By Patience March 24, 2013 A. WHY ARE WE IMPATIENT WITH GOD? 1. We think we know better. 2. We think time is running out. 3. Unbelief. 4. We lose ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Christian Wrestling

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Apr 18, 2013
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     | 3,480 views

    Wrestling is a challenging sport. It takes strength, endurance and real self-sacrifice. These guys train and work out hours each day to stay in shape. I’m sure they have a diet they stick too without compromise. It’s what they live and breathe

    Christian wrestling Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    The Battle Of Heart And Mind Series

    Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013
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    In this sermon series, we’re going to be talking about the unseen enemy and the dangers of living for Jesus. We’re caught up in the spiritual battle between good and evil, and so it’s important to take proactive measures in regard to the unseen opposition

    The Battle of Heart and Mind Ephesians 6:10-13 Read Romans 7:14-25 at the beginning of service A number of years ago, I was invited to preach a revival in Zwolle, LA. Anybody know where that is? It’s right by Many, LA. Hope that clarifies it for you. I had to leave right after church to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

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    I Cried Out To God Series

    Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 30, 2013
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     | 55,658 views

    What should we do when we find ourselves in a distressing or desperate situation in life? 1- We cry out to God 2- We look to scripture 3- We offer our praise

    INTRO.- Life is full difficulties and sometimes it’s more of a disaster than a difficulty. Like Hurricane Sandy hitting New York and New Jersey. That was one of the worst, at least, for them. Or like that tornado that hit Joplin, MO, a year ago last May. ILL.- Thomas Edison invented the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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    Follow The Call Series

    Contributed by Chris Heimsoth on Jun 16, 2011
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    This is the 5th of our series on Action in Acts. We look at the charges against Peter, how he did not seek to justify himself but share what God was doing, and how we are called to focus on what is truly important.

    Action – Follow the right voice (5:17-42) Have you noticed how there seems to be people making stands for all sorts of things in life? There are thousands of causes, and there are people fighting for all sorts of things. Even within the “church” community, there are people with ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Gold In The Furnace

    Contributed by Michael Buckingham on Jun 20, 2011
    based on 7 ratings
     | 6,488 views

    Are you going through trials and tribulations? God is putting you through hard times to purify you!

    Gold in the Furnace The hymn is beautiful: Gold in the Furnace Tried Ne’er loses aught but dross, So is the Christian purified, And bettered by the cross. My past few days have been about testing and trials. Yesterday, I had an examination for a course I am doing for my career in ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Faithful In A Foreign Place

    Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 25, 2011
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     | 5,544 views

    This sermon instructs us how to remain faithful when our pleasant circumstances turn foreign to us.

    Faithful in a Foreign Place Daniel 1:1 – 7 By: JB Hall Introduction: Sometimes you and I are thrust into a foreign place; without our consent and by circumstances beyond our control. This foreign place can be a foreign land, or it can be a set of circumstances that is foreign to our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Need Hope?

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 11, 2011
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     | 4,101 views

    Exposition of 1 Corinthians 10 regarding hope and strength for trials and temptations.

    Text: 1 Cor 10:13, Title: Need Hope? Date/Place: NRBC, 7/10/11, AM A. Opening illustration: Bill Hybels tells about an interesting experience after a baptism service in their church. He writes: “I bumped into a woman in the stairwell who was crying. I thought this was a little odd, since the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Spiritual Battles

    Contributed by Nicky Evans on Jul 18, 2011
     | 4,458 views

    A look at the spiritual battles we face everyday and how to overcome them

    I don't know how you all feel these days about the state of Britain spiritually, but from the view of someone on the outside looking in things seem very dark and getting darker. In Korea I don't get to see much or be involved in many things concerning the UK but what I do do without fail, is watch ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    What Song Are You Singing? Series

    Contributed by Scott Berry on Jul 21, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 7,667 views

    A reflection with modern music on one of Davids most timeless psalms. Consider what is your pit, who is your rock and what song are you singing?

    To stay true to a psalm – you should hear it sung, so hear is a modern intepration – don’t try and understand everything, but get the gist – lots of rich imagery from psalms and beyond. The Mountain Goats - Psalms 40:2 Lyrics (the song can be found on itunes or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    We Are Acceptable To God By Jesus Christ.

    Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Jul 27, 2011
     | 3,720 views

    Peter says, that Jesus is a living stone rejected by men But, chosen by God and precious. He also says that we are living stones…so we are precious to God also

    1pe 2:3 If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious. 1pe 2:4 To whom coming, as unto a living stone, disallowed indeed of men, but chosen of God, and precious, 1pe 2:5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Trusting God In The Difficult Times Series

    Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jul 20, 2012
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     | 66,128 views

    It is easy to trust God when everything is going okay. It takes trust when fear is bigger than your strength.

    Trusting God in difficult times. Matthew 6:33 Mark 4:35-4:41 Introduction- This morning we continue our series “Nuts and Bolts of life”. We have looked at building relationships, the intimacy and sanctity of marriage and this morning look at trusting God when you are in difficult ...read more

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    Denomination: Nazarene

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    What's In A Trial

    Contributed by Chris Carter on May 29, 2012
     | 5,746 views

    When we go through the tough times in life there are many things we can get out of it.

    “What’s in a TRIAL” James 1:2-8 I. T-Test (vs2-3) A. Tests take effort to complete and pass 1. We live in a NOW society 2. Many people live as if things are owed to them and no work is necessary to achieve what they want 3. In turn this is a failure in the spiritual life as ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Overcoming A Setback

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009
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     | 23,305 views

    The action taken by David when his wives & children were kidnapped is used to illustrate how to respond to a disappoint, crisis, or setback.

    Overcoming a Setback 1 Samuel 30 8-30-09 Intro Today I want to talk about overcoming a setback. Has anybody here experienced a setback or two in life? Has anybody recently experienced a setback? It’s a part of living on planet earth. Chuck Swindoll described the Christian journey as “Three steps ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

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    Are You Wholly Following The Lord?

    Contributed by Daryl Grimes on Sep 25, 2009
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     | 9,134 views

    An encouragement from the life of Caleb to "wholly follow the Lord." I have just given you an "outline skeleton." I pray that God can use this in your ministry and you can add your own "meat" to the structure.

    [Scripture Introduction] [Scripture Reading] [Introduction] [FCF] Wholly following the Lord has great rewards, but the rewards only come at great expense to the flesh. [Proposition] Wholly following the Lord may have great expense to the flesh, but the outcome is worth whatever the ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist